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Food insecurity increases US children’s risk of obesity, says study
02-Oct-2009 - New research from the American Dietetic Association has found a "paradoxical correlation" between obesity and food insecurity – defined as lack of access to food, or nutritionally adequate food – in young American children.
Meta-analysis supports safety of soy, red clover
02-Oct-2009 - Phytoestrogens like soy and red clover isoflavones pose no safety issues with regards to heart health and breast cancer risk, according to a new meta-analysis from Austria.
Researchers seek to improve soy tocopherol concentration
01-Oct-2009 - Scientists have investigated the concentration of tocopherols among various soybean genotypes in different environments to ultimately improve the quality of functional food ingredients.
Naturex builds sports case for Powergrape
01-Oct-2009 - Supplements containing a Naturex grape extract may improve the performance of elite athletes during competition, according to a new study.
Probiotics may protect against gum disease: Yakult study
30-Sep-2009 - A daily shot of a probiotic milk drink may reduce inflammation and bleeding in the mouth linked to gingivitis and gum disease, says a new study from Germany.
Omega-3 may protect diabetics from heart failure
30-Sep-2009 - Increased intakes of omega-3 fatty acids may protect diabetics from heart failure, according to a new study from the Netherlands.
Chocolate passes clinical trial test for artery and heart health
29-Sep-2009 - Daily supplements of a flavonoid-rich chocolate may reduce biochemical markers of arterial hardening and boost heart health, say results of a randomized controlled trial.
Prebiotics may protect against travellers’ diarrhoea: Study
29-Sep-2009 - Supplements of a prebiotic galactooligosaccharide mixture may reduce the incidence of travellers’ diarrhoea by about 34 per cent, says a new study from the UK.
Folic acid may also boost baby’s behaviour
28-Sep-2009 - Recommendations to increase folic acid intakes during the early stages of pregnancy may reduce mental and emotional health problems in children, says a new study.
Harvard’s helping hand for heart health foods
28-Sep-2009 - Heart health advice from Harvard Medical School (HMS) tells that public that nutrients such as potassium, calcium and plant sterols and stenols are beneficial in lowering blood pressure and cholesterol, but also warns against those that have "questionable or even damaging effects" on blood pressure and the arteries.
Low vitamin D levels again linked to higher death risk
25-Sep-2009 - Low levels of vitamin D may increase the risk of dying from all causes by 150 per cent, suggests a study with over 700 elderly women.
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Inside Yakult's probiotic science culture
24-Sep-2009 - In HG Wells’ The War of the Worlds it is not the almighty weapons of humanity that defeated the invading Martians. It is a lack of immunity to the earth’s tiny pathogenic bacteria.
Special edition: Brain health
Science: Backing the claims of brain foods
24-Sep-2009 - In this fifth part of our series on brain health, we look at which ingredients have the science to back up their hype as edible brain enhancers.
Special edition: Brain Health
Nestle’s thinking on brain health
24-Sep-2009 - Nestle is investing tens of millions of dollars in brain health. In the fourth part of our series on brain health Dr Jeroen Schmitt, head of cognitive sciences at the Nestle Research Center in Switzerland explains why it's not naive to think that diet can boost mental development in our children, and ease the burden of age-related problems in our grandparents.
Vitamin D may improve colorectal cancer survival
23-Sep-2009 - Higher blood levels of vitamin D may double survival rates of colorectal cancer patients, suggests a new study from Harvard researchers.
USDA joins disease-reduction nutrition research group
23-Sep-2009 - The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is to set up a new clinical nutrition center at the North Carolina Research Campus, sharing facilities with several academic and industry projects.
Fenugreek extract may boost satiety, aid weight management
23-Sep-2009 - A galactomannan-rich extract from fenugreek may increase feelings of fullness and help reduce subsequent food intakes, says a new study from Frutarom and the University of Minnesota.
Inadequate vit D doses boosting elderly heart disease death risk
22-Sep-2009 - Older people with insufficient levels of vitamin D may be at an increased risk of dying from heart disease than those with adequate levels of the vitamin, says a new study.
DSM’s fat emulsion appetite-suppressing power pinpointed
22-Sep-2009 - The appetite-suppressing activity of Fabuless, DSM’s fat emulsion, may be due to slowing transit through the intestine, says a new study.
Probiotic-containing apple wedges may offer dairy-free alternatives
21-Sep-2009 - Applying probiotic bacteria to fresh-cut apple wedges may offer an alternative way for a daily boost to gut health, and offer a dairy-free alternative, suggests new research from Ireland.
Modified collagen may stimulate cartilage re-growth: Study
21-Sep-2009 - Daily supplements of a modified collagen may help with the regeneration of cartilage tissue, and aid joint health, according to a new study from Germany.
Harvard advises on foods to help prevent diabetes
21-Sep-2009 - New guidelines from Harvard advises US consumers on the the types of food, beverages or ingredients that can help ward off diabetes, with recommendations including moderate coffee and alcohol alongside fiber and nuts.
Vitamin insufficiency may accelerate age-related diseases
18-Sep-2009 - Current recommendations for vitamin K are not being met, placing people at increased risk of age-related diseases such as cancer and heart disease, says a new analysis.
American heart disease risk increases, reveals study
17-Sep-2009 - The number of American adults considered 'low risk' for heart disease has fallen below 10 percent, according to a new study, which places the spotlight on the growing need to address the risk via nutrition.
Omega-3 may improve blood pressure in kidney disease patients
17-Sep-2009 - A combination of omega-3 fatty acids and coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) may decrease blood pressure and heart rate in kidney disease patients, says a new study.
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