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Nutritional Requirements By Gender
Diet can strongly influence how long you live and your reproductive success, but now scientists have discovered that what works for males can be very different for females. In the first study of its kind, the researchers have shown that gender plays a major role in determining which diet is better suited to promoting longer life or better reproductive success.
Medical News Today – Jul 17, 2008 10:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Diet can strongly influence how long you live and your reproductive success, but now scientists have discovered that what works for males can be very different for females. In the first study of its kind, the researchers have shown that gender plays a major role in determining which diet is better suited to promoting longer life or better reproductive success.
Medical News Today – Jul 17, 2008 10:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Low Carb And Mediterranean May Be Effective Alternatives To Low Fat Diets, Study
A new large scale 2 year study by an international team of scientists concluded that Mediterranean and low carbohydrate diets may be just as safe and effective as standard medically prescribed low fat diets for losing weight and if continued beyond the weight loss target, may confer long term health benefits. A particularly noteworthy feature of the study is the high proportion of participants who stuck to the diets for the whole 2 years: 85 per cent.
Medical News Today – Jul 17, 2008 09:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
A new large scale 2 year study by an international team of scientists concluded that Mediterranean and low carbohydrate diets may be just as safe and effective as standard medically prescribed low fat diets for losing weight and if continued beyond the weight loss target, may confer long term health benefits. A particularly noteworthy feature of the study is the high proportion of participants who stuck to the diets for the whole 2 years: 85 per cent.
Medical News Today – Jul 17, 2008 09:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
European Biotech Industry Identifies The Real Culprits Causing Food Price Rises
The European Biotech Industry Association (EuropaBio) questions the premises and the methods used by recent reports, including the recently leaked and unofficial World Bank internal note which claims that 75% of the recent price increase of food is due to increasing demand for biofuel.
Medical News Today – Jul 17, 2008 07:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
The European Biotech Industry Association (EuropaBio) questions the premises and the methods used by recent reports, including the recently leaked and unofficial World Bank internal note which claims that 75% of the recent price increase of food is due to increasing demand for biofuel.
Medical News Today – Jul 17, 2008 07:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Miss. the most obese state in U.S.: CDC
Mississippi, Alabama and Tennessee lead the United States when it comes to obesity, a new government survey reported Thursday.
Canoe.ca – Jul 17, 2008 12:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Mississippi, Alabama and Tennessee lead the United States when it comes to obesity, a new government survey reported Thursday.
Canoe.ca – Jul 17, 2008 12:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Protein test beats cholesterol test in predicting heart attack risk: study
TORONTO - Measuring the ratio of two forms of proteins in the blood is superior to cholesterol testing as a means of predicting heart attack risk and should become part of standard practice by doctors, researchers say.
Canoe.ca – Jul 17, 2008 12:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
TORONTO - Measuring the ratio of two forms of proteins in the blood is superior to cholesterol testing as a means of predicting heart attack risk and should become part of standard practice by doctors, researchers say.
Canoe.ca – Jul 17, 2008 12:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Feds making beef industry more responsible for food safety
Consumers have nothing to fear as Ottawa begins making meat-packing companies responsible for some parts of the food inspection system and considers reducing tests for mad cow disease, the president of the Canadian Cattlemen's Association says.
Canoe.ca – Jul 17, 2008 12:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Consumers have nothing to fear as Ottawa begins making meat-packing companies responsible for some parts of the food inspection system and considers reducing tests for mad cow disease, the president of the Canadian Cattlemen's Association says.
Canoe.ca – Jul 17, 2008 12:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Mad cow suit against Ottawa to proceed
The Supreme Court of Canada won't stand in the way of a proposed multibillion-dollar class-action lawsuit on behalf of some 100,000 cattle farmers hurt by the 2003 mad cow scare.
Canoe.ca – Jul 17, 2008 12:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
The Supreme Court of Canada won't stand in the way of a proposed multibillion-dollar class-action lawsuit on behalf of some 100,000 cattle farmers hurt by the 2003 mad cow scare.
Canoe.ca – Jul 17, 2008 12:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
FDA: It's OK to eat tomatoes again
The big dark cloud no longer hangs over that summertime favourite - the tomato.
Canoe.ca – Jul 17, 2008 12:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
The big dark cloud no longer hangs over that summertime favourite - the tomato.
Canoe.ca – Jul 17, 2008 12:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
General Mills Launches Round Of Grants To Help Kids Eat Healthy And Stay Physically Fit
The General Mills Champions for Healthy Kids Program recently awarded a half-million dollars in grants to 50 community-based organizations across the U.S. with unique programs focused on youth nutrition and fitness. Each of the non-profits, schools or other organizations received a $10,000 grant for programs that incorporate a fitness and nutrition component, and operate with the guidance of a dietetic professional.
Medical News Today – Jul 16, 2008 10:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
The General Mills Champions for Healthy Kids Program recently awarded a half-million dollars in grants to 50 community-based organizations across the U.S. with unique programs focused on youth nutrition and fitness. Each of the non-profits, schools or other organizations received a $10,000 grant for programs that incorporate a fitness and nutrition component, and operate with the guidance of a dietetic professional.
Medical News Today – Jul 16, 2008 10:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
International Chemical Senses Symposium In San Francisco To Focus On Little-Known Impacts Of Smell And Taste On Health
What: The senses of smell and taste may have greater bearing on health than is generally accepted by both doctors and patients. Recent research suggests that these senses and their influence on behavior have implications for nutrition, aging, mental health, obesity, diabetes and safety.
Medical News Today – Jul 16, 2008 10:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
What: The senses of smell and taste may have greater bearing on health than is generally accepted by both doctors and patients. Recent research suggests that these senses and their influence on behavior have implications for nutrition, aging, mental health, obesity, diabetes and safety.
Medical News Today – Jul 16, 2008 10:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
