By Bruce Sylvester There is no relationship between the so-called ‘obesity gene’ (FTO genotype/rs9939609) and the ability to lose weight, researchers reported on Sept. 21, 2016 in the BMJ/British… read more.
by Gary Finnegan: After years of increases, the rates of children who are overweight or obese are declining in Canada, according to new research in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).
by Bruce Sylvester: Results from a meta-analysis of relevant studies suggest that consumption of unsaturated fats instead of either saturated fats or carbohydrates could help prevent and manage… read more.
by Bruce Sylvester: Psoriasis appears to be associated with type 2 diabetes, body mass index and obesity, researchers from a twin study reported on April 27, 2016 in… read more.
by Gary Finnegan: The Chinese population continues to have a high rate of salt intake, fuelling concerns about rising risks of high blood pressure and stroke. The main… read more.
The acidity of urine — as well as the presence of small molecules related to diet — may influence how well bacteria can grow in the urinary tract,… read more.
by Gary Finnegan: Peanut and nut intake appear to lower mortality rates from major diseases, according to a new study, but peanut butter has no shown any protective… read more.
New study in Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior validates use of the Vitamin D Calculator app for tracking intake. Vitamin D is essential for the maintenance of… read more.
by Gary Finnegan: Egg consumption may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes, according to new research from the University of Eastern Finland which draws on a long-term… read more.
Banning sodas from school vending machines, building walking paths and playgrounds, adding supermarkets to food deserts and requiring nutritional labels on restaurant menus: Such changes to the environments… read more.
Global progress towards tackling obesity has been “unacceptably slow”, with only one in four countries implementing a policy on healthy eating up to 2010, according to a major… read more.
Evidence suggests childhood obesity comes before asthma. For years, doctors have known that there is a link between childhood obesity and asthma, but have found it difficult to… read more.
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