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Food allergies increase in U.S. children
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-11-17 08:59:06
According to analysis of four large national health surveys by two U.S. researchers of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 4% of children in the United States have food allergies. And, that percentage is increasing rapidly; however, the reason is unclear.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-11-17 08:59:06
According to analysis of four large national health surveys by two U.S. researchers of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 4% of children in the United States have food allergies. And, that percentage is increasing rapidly; however, the reason is unclear.
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Diet changes gut bacteria, alters ability to control weight
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-11-16 11:29:24
Although many factors contribute to weight gain, U.S. microbiologist Jeffrey Gordon has been collecting evidence to show that the type of foods eaten changes the composition of bacteria in the gut. Whether you have a low-fat or high-fat diet is very influential on your body’s ability to gain weight, and to lose it, too.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-11-16 11:29:24
Although many factors contribute to weight gain, U.S. microbiologist Jeffrey Gordon has been collecting evidence to show that the type of foods eaten changes the composition of bacteria in the gut. Whether you have a low-fat or high-fat diet is very influential on your body’s ability to gain weight, and to lose it, too.
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U.S. study: Irregular eating habits adds weight
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-09-04 09:25:50
According to a Northwestern University study, people who have irregular eating habits are more prone to gain weight. Do you wake up in the middle of the night and go straight to the refrigerator? Do you work a swing shift? Do you skip breakfast?
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-09-04 09:25:50
According to a Northwestern University study, people who have irregular eating habits are more prone to gain weight. Do you wake up in the middle of the night and go straight to the refrigerator? Do you work a swing shift? Do you skip breakfast?
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Can't remember your favorite fast-food joint? There's a reason!
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-08-14 09:12:52
According to British researchers, if you eat a high-fat diet (such as from fast-food establishments), you could have a higher risk of experiencing short-term memory loss and could have less efficiency when exercising your muscles.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-08-14 09:12:52
According to British researchers, if you eat a high-fat diet (such as from fast-food establishments), you could have a higher risk of experiencing short-term memory loss and could have less efficiency when exercising your muscles.
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Salt flakes might be better name for corn flakes, some countries!
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-07-26 07:32:38
The nonprofit group World Action on Salt and Health performed a study of salt in breakfast cereal and fast foods, and found a big difference in the amount of salt in the same product. It just depends on which country you live.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-07-26 07:32:38
The nonprofit group World Action on Salt and Health performed a study of salt in breakfast cereal and fast foods, and found a big difference in the amount of salt in the same product. It just depends on which country you live.
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Skim milk at breakfast better than fruit drinks for weight control
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-06-22 08:13:17
Australian scientists found that drinking skim milk for breakfast rather than fruit drinks reduces appetite hunger throughout the morning and, also, causes overweight people to eat less calories at lunch. Overall, a small but effective way to manage your weight.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-06-22 08:13:17
Australian scientists found that drinking skim milk for breakfast rather than fruit drinks reduces appetite hunger throughout the morning and, also, causes overweight people to eat less calories at lunch. Overall, a small but effective way to manage your weight.
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Vegans study: Better diet, weight control but risky eating disorders
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-04-02 10:56:22
According to U.S. researchers who studied adolescent and young adult vegetarians and non-vegetarians, vegans have healthy diets and weight control, but they are at increased risk for unhealthy eating behaviors.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-04-02 10:56:22
According to U.S. researchers who studied adolescent and young adult vegetarians and non-vegetarians, vegans have healthy diets and weight control, but they are at increased risk for unhealthy eating behaviors.
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Green tea, mushrooms reduce risk from breast cancer, study says
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-03-23 09:49:24
An Australian-Chinese study shows that eating fresh or dried mushrooms and drinking green tea can decrease the risk of breast cancer in women. The study was conducted in China where the incidence of breast cancer is about five times less than those in Western countries.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-03-23 09:49:24
An Australian-Chinese study shows that eating fresh or dried mushrooms and drinking green tea can decrease the risk of breast cancer in women. The study was conducted in China where the incidence of breast cancer is about five times less than those in Western countries.
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Study starts small to build peanut tolerance
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-03-16 08:05:24
According to U.S. researchers, if peanut-allergic children are introduced to peanuts very, very gradually some of them will eventually build up a tolerance to the peanut-buttery legume.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-03-16 08:05:24
According to U.S. researchers, if peanut-allergic children are introduced to peanuts very, very gradually some of them will eventually build up a tolerance to the peanut-buttery legume.
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American Heart Association says to shake less salt
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-03-14 07:59:04
According to a computer simulation from the AHA, if Americans used just one gram of salt less each day, they could see one-fourth million fewer cases of heart disease. However, the largest health benefit in using less salt doesn’t come from the salt shaker but in the highly-processed foods we eat.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-03-14 07:59:04
According to a computer simulation from the AHA, if Americans used just one gram of salt less each day, they could see one-fourth million fewer cases of heart disease. However, the largest health benefit in using less salt doesn’t come from the salt shaker but in the highly-processed foods we eat.
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Watch out for strokes if you live on Fast Food Street!
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-02-23 08:26:07
A team of University of Michigan researchers found that the closer you live to fast-food joints, the higher your risk for strokes. Maybe it’s time to move from French Fry Lane!
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-02-23 08:26:07
A team of University of Michigan researchers found that the closer you live to fast-food joints, the higher your risk for strokes. Maybe it’s time to move from French Fry Lane!
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FDA claims Diet Coke Plus violates its rules
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-12-23 16:56:17
The FDA has sent a warning letter to the Coca-Cola Company, saying that it is not appropriate to market its soda Diet Coke Plus as nutritious and fortified. The Coke company includes "Diet Coke with Vitamins & Minerals” on its DC+ pop labels.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-12-23 16:56:17
The FDA has sent a warning letter to the Coca-Cola Company, saying that it is not appropriate to market its soda Diet Coke Plus as nutritious and fortified. The Coke company includes "Diet Coke with Vitamins & Minerals” on its DC+ pop labels.
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Low-carb diets reduce memory skills
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-12-15 10:09:33
An American study found that women on a low-carbohydrate diet did more poorly on memory-based tests than other female dieters on a reduced calorie weight-loss plan. Basically, their brains did not work well because not enough energy was produced by low-carb foods.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-12-15 10:09:33
An American study found that women on a low-carbohydrate diet did more poorly on memory-based tests than other female dieters on a reduced calorie weight-loss plan. Basically, their brains did not work well because not enough energy was produced by low-carb foods.
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Study concludes: Eat fast! Eat until full! Get fatter!
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-12-14 08:46:33
A Japanese-U.S. study found that the quicker a person eats and those eating until they feel full are much more likely to be overweight.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-12-14 08:46:33
A Japanese-U.S. study found that the quicker a person eats and those eating until they feel full are much more likely to be overweight.
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Low-fat foods may mean high salt
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-12-03 08:51:41
Consumer Reports magazine researchers have found that many processed foods contain unexpected amounts of sodium chloride (table salt) as food manufacturers put in more salt while reducing the amount of fat to retain the food's flavor.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-12-03 08:51:41
Consumer Reports magazine researchers have found that many processed foods contain unexpected amounts of sodium chloride (table salt) as food manufacturers put in more salt while reducing the amount of fat to retain the food's flavor.
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Guess what pops up in MacCornald’s, Corner King fast foods?
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-11-14 11:17:38
A Hawaiian research study has found traces of corn in almost all products made in fast-food joints. Is there a kernel of truth to their findings? Read on to find out!
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-11-14 11:17:38
A Hawaiian research study has found traces of corn in almost all products made in fast-food joints. Is there a kernel of truth to their findings? Read on to find out!
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Food shopping carts found to be germier than public toilets
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-11-12 19:33:51
University of Arizona researchers analyzed the number and kinds of germs found on grocery store shopping carts. They discovered that their handles contain more bacteria, fecal matter, and saliva than do public toilets.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-11-12 19:33:51
University of Arizona researchers analyzed the number and kinds of germs found on grocery store shopping carts. They discovered that their handles contain more bacteria, fecal matter, and saliva than do public toilets.
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U.S. companies to adopt Smart Choices Program for foods
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-10-28 09:43:07
In an effort to standardize nutritional standards, avoid consumer confusion, and reduce obesity many of the country’s largest food and beverage companies are adopting the Smart Choices Program from The Keystone Center.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-10-28 09:43:07
In an effort to standardize nutritional standards, avoid consumer confusion, and reduce obesity many of the country’s largest food and beverage companies are adopting the Smart Choices Program from The Keystone Center.
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Consumer Reports says not all breakfast cereals are good
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-10-03 12:29:04
A study performed by Consumer Reports says that some breakfast cereals have high amounts of sugar and low levels of fiber, a bad combination for children and adults alike.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-10-03 12:29:04
A study performed by Consumer Reports says that some breakfast cereals have high amounts of sugar and low levels of fiber, a bad combination for children and adults alike.
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Amish keep slim despite having obesity gene. How do they do it?
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-09-10 12:24:56
An American study has shown that Old Order Amish adults--who have a gene that gives them a higher risk to be obese--reduce that tendency to gain alot of pounds by doing one thing. Can you guess what it is?
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-09-10 12:24:56
An American study has shown that Old Order Amish adults--who have a gene that gives them a higher risk to be obese--reduce that tendency to gain alot of pounds by doing one thing. Can you guess what it is?
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