India’s Aging – And Increasingly Affluent – Population Benefits Wellness, Personal Care Firms September 8, 2012: 12:00 AM EST People over age 40  in India want to be younger-looking – and healthy – as they age, a fact that is benefiting health, wellness and personal care suppliers and services. Customers over 40 are buying anti-aging serums, anti-wrinkle creams, eye rollers and skin repair moisturizers. Benefiting from the trend are product makers such as Hindustan Unilever, L’Oreal and Procter & Gamble, as well as thousands of beauty and slimming salons, a segment that has increased 50 percent in the last year. A recent market research report finds that the 40+ population in India will reach 500 million by 2025. "40-plus age group emerge as fastest growing consumer segment for wellness firms", The Economic Times, September 08, 2012, © Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd

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Classroom Breakfast Program Seeks To Feed More Low-Income School Kids September 7, 2012: 12:00 AM EST A small but growing national program known as “Breakfast in the Classroom” is trying to get more low-income schoolchildren to eat a healthy breakfast. Run by a coalition of organizations known as Partners for Breakfast in the Classroom, the program’s simple goal is to provide food for students after the morning bell has rung. Less than half of eligible low-income students take advantage of free or reduced-price USDA breakfasts. Getting meals in the classroom means that students don’t have to get to school early or skip breakfast in the rush to get to class. The program is operating in five school districts around the country and will be expanding to 10 this year, according to a CNN report. John Martin, "Breakfast comes to the classroom", Cable News Network, September 07, 2012, © Cable News Network

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One Million Americans Now Using USDA’s Diet Planning/Tracking Tool September 6, 2012: 12:00 AM EST A free online diet planning and tracking tool developed by the USDA has garnered more than a million registered users, according to Secretary Tom Vilsack. SuperTracker, unveiled in December 2011 along with the My Plate icon, features updated food and physical activity databases, a tool that allows users to set personal calorie goals and a system for tracking personal physical activity. SuperTracker incorporates both the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines and is designed to help Americans put the guidelines into practice in day to day activities. "USDA's SuperTracker Diet Planning and Tracking Tool Reaches One Million Registered Users", Press release, USDA, September 06, 2012, © USDA

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Even The Frail Elderly Benefit From Regular Exercise September 6, 2012: 12:00 AM EST Regular exercise benefits the elderly, even those who are considered frail, according to research from Canada. Frailty has been associated with a higher risk of falls, hospitalizations, cognitive decline and psychological distress. For the study, 43 of 83 participants between the ages of 61 and 89 years, some of whom were frail, took part in group exercises (three times a week for 12 weeks). A control group of 40 participants did not exercise. Evaluations after three months showed that the exercisers showed larger improvement than the control group in physical capacity, cognitive performance and quality of life. F. Langlois et al., "Benefits of Physical Exercise Training on Cognition and Quality of Life in Frail Older Adults", The Journals of Gerontology Series B: Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences, September 06, 2012, © Langlois et al.

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Study Will Test Whether Vitamin E-Rich Soups In Pregnancy Reduce Child Asthma September 6, 2012: 12:00 AM EST Researchers at Scotland’s University of Aberdeen are recruiting mothers-to-be for a study to determine whether eating soups bolstered with vitamin E-rich foods can prevent childhood asthma. The three super-soups -- developed with Scottish food manufacturer Baxters Food Group -- nearly double the daily intake of vitamin E (to 15 mg). The soups are made from sundried tomatoes, sunflower oil, beans, lentils and wheat germ. The soups will be tested – three servings a week – among expectant mothers from 12 weeks into their pregnancy through delivery. The study is based on earlier findings that pregnant women whose diet is low in vitamin E have babies more prone to asthma. Prof. Graham Devereux, "Can souped-up soup tackle childhood asthma?", News release, University of Aberdeen, September 06, 2012, © University of Aberdeen

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Non-Alcoholic Red Wine Significantly Reduces Blood Pressure – Study September 6, 2012: 12:00 AM EST Non-alcoholic red wine turns out to be a healthier choice for wine drinkers with high blood pressure, according to new research. The study involved 67 men who had diabetes and at least three risk factors for heart disease, including hypertension. After each of three four-week phases – drinking regular wine, non-alcoholic wine and gin while eating a normal diet – the participants were tested. The red wine had very little impact on blood pressure, while gin had no impact. But after drinking non-alcoholic red wine, blood pressure dropped by about 6mmHg in systolic and 2mmHg in diastolic blood pressure. The decrease in blood pressure could over time reduce the risk of heart disease by 14 percent and stroke by 20 percent. Gemma Chiva-Blanch et al., "Pressure and Increases Plasma Nitric Oxide", Circulation Research, September 06, 2012, © American Heart Association

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Manipulating Certain Genetic Molecules May Help Control Obesity September 6, 2012: 12:00 AM EST Experiments with laboratory animals show a link between microRNAs and cellular metabolism, U.S. researchers report, suggesting that drugs that manipulate microRNAs may control obesity. MicroRNAs are tiny molecules that were once considered to be junk DNA. When two of the small molecules were missing from the genetic makeup of some mice on high fat diets, they became resistant to obesity. The researchers believe that treatments targeting the two specific microRNAs may help stem the worldwide obesity epidemic. According to the World Health Organization, about 500 million adults were considered obese in 2008. M. Carrer et al., "Control of mitochondrial metabolism and systemic energy homeostasis by microRNAs 378 and 378", Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, September 06, 2012, © National Academy of Sciences

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Amino Acid Supplements Could Ease Symptoms Of People With Rare Form Of Autism September 6, 2012: 12:00 AM EST Researchers from the U.S., Egypt and Turkey have found that a rare form of autism with epilepsy is associated with defective metabolism of amino acids and may be treated with dietary supplements. The scientists discovered that a gene mutation in some patients with autism speeds the metabolism of certain amino acids. These patients suffer from epileptic seizures. The researchers believe that supplementing the patients’ diet with amino acids available at health food stores will serve as a simple, natural treatment for the problem. Gaia Novarino et al., "Mutations in BCKD-kinase Lead to a Potentially Treatable Form of Autism with Epilepsy", Science, September 06, 2012, © AAAS

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Soluble Corn Fiber Shown To Be Beneficial For Health, And Well-Tolerated In High Amounts September 6, 2012: 12:00 AM EST New research sponsored by U.K. food ingredients provider Tate & Lyle provides evidence that diets rich in soluble corn fiber can be both well-tolerated and healthful. One study in adolescents showed that soluble corn fiber significantly increased beneficial bacteria in the gut and increased calcium absorption. A second study among adults found that 40 grams of soluble corn fiber consumed in a single dose, or up to 65 grams consumed in multiple doses throughout the day, were well-tolerated. The doses exceeded daily recommendations for fiber, and far exceeded average actual daily intake. Neither children nor adults consume anywhere near the recommended 19-38 grams per day. "New Research Indicates Soluble Corn Fibre Plays an Important Role in Promoting Gut Health and Increasing Calcium Absorption", Press release, Tate & Lyle, September 06, 2012, © Tate & Lyle

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Nestlé Tackles The Health And Wellness Market Again With Anti-Obesity, Anti-Diabetes Foods September 5, 2012: 12:00 AM EST In an attempt to convince countries around the world that it is cheaper to prevent than treat diabetes and obesity, Nestlé SA is marketing products that target those chronic conditions. Boost shakes, for example, were formulated to help diabetes patients control blood sugar. According to Bloomberg Businessweek, Nestlé’s offerings mark the third attempt to crack the health and wellness market. Success in the latest endeavor depends on whether Nestlé can convince regulators that its products are scientifically sound. The company also needs to “persuade doctors to prescribe them and show they can do something drugmakers’ offerings can’t”. Dermot Doherty, "Nestle Diversifies With Products Fighting Junk Food Ills", Bloomberg Businessweek, September 05, 2012, © Bloomberg L.P.

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Desire For Healthier Breakfasts Drives Innovation In U.K., Globally September 5, 2012: 12:00 AM EST Companies that have not been considered breakfast food players are taking advantage of a health and wellness trend in the U.K.’s breakfast foods market, according to a report by Euromonitor. Kraft, for example, in 2009 launched its Belvita Breakfast Biscuits, packed with vitamins, minerals and whole grains. It has expanded the product line, offering a yogurt-filled version. Danone introduced a pourable yogurt to take advantage of the trend toward substituting yogurt for milk when eating breakfast cereals. The U.K. is the world's second largest breakfast cereals market after the U.S., experiencing two percent value growth in 2011. Euromonitor also reports on healthy breakfast trends in Ireland, Spain, India and developing countries. Ewa Hudson, Global Head of Health and Wellness , "Health and Wellness Breakfast Trends", Euromonitor International, September 05, 2012, © Euromonitor International

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Defeatist Attitude Of Overweight Women Often Leads To Failure Of Weight Loss Drugs September 5, 2012: 12:00 AM EST A British researcher reports that obese patients who fail to lose weight while taking an anti-obesity drug are hampered by their own perceptions about themselves and about the weight loss process. Dr. Amelia Hollywood interviewed 10 overweight patients who had been prescribed the weight loss medication Orlistat. Over 18 months the patients had all gained weight while on the drug. The women told Dr. Hollywood that their failure to lose weight was an inevitable part of their identity, and reflected a self-fulfilling belief that they would always be on a diet. She recommended that doctors who prescribe weight loss drugs stress the importance of a proper –i.e., low fat – diet to avoid adverse consequences. Amelia Hollywood, "When Psychology Trumps Anti Obesity Drugs", News release, presentation at the annual conference of the British Psychological Society's Division of Health Psychology, September 05, 2012, © British Psychological Society

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Organic Foods May Be Safer To Eat, But Not More Nutritious – Study September 4, 2012: 12:00 AM EST Organically grown food may be safer – limiting a person’s exposure to chemical fertilizers and pesticides – but it is not really healthier than conventionally grown foods, a U.S. analysis of more than 200 studies has found. The researchers could find no real differences between organic and conventional food in terms of nutritional content. But organic food was 30 percent less likely to contain pesticides. Some of the studies reported that organic milk contained more omega-3 fatty acids, and some reported that organic foods contained more nitrogen, probably because of differences in fertilizer use. Extra nitrogen is unlikely to confer any health benefit, however. Crystal Smith-Spangler et al., "Are Organic Foods Safer or Healthier Than Conventional Alternatives?: A Systematic Review", Annals of Internal Medicine, September 04, 2012, © The American College of Physicians

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Obese But “Metabolically Healthy” People Have Much Lower Risk Of Heart Disease, Cancer September 4, 2012: 12:00 AM EST Some people considered obese are actually “metabolically healthy” – i.e., they do not have high cholesterol, and are not insulin resistant, diabetic, or hypertensive – and have a higher level of fitness. This paradox should be kept in mind, researchers say, by physicians who prescribe obesity treatments, because these people are at no greater risk of cardiovascular disease or cancer than normal weight individuals. The multinational research team analyzed questionnaire data from 43,265 participants recruited between 1979 and 2003 for a longitudinal health study. The scientists found that 46 percent of the obese participants were metabolically healthy, and had a 38 percent lower risk of death from any cause than their unhealthy obese peers. Francisco B. Ortega et al., "The intriguing metabolically healthy but obese phenotype: cardiovascular prognosis and role of fitness", European Heart Journal, September 04, 2012, © European Society of Cardiology

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Scientists Seek To Develop A Nutrient-Rich Pasta September 3, 2012: 12:00 AM EST Australian and Italian scientists are collaborating on research projects whose goal is to develop a “super spaghetti” packed with healthy functional ingredients. According to the Food Navigator report, the researchers hope to improve the basic understanding of the durum wheat cell walls used to make spaghetti. One project will look into how durum wheat growth affects starch levels and fiber, and into how fiber levels in pasta might be improved. The second project will examine the roles played by arabinoxylans and beta-glucans – dietary fiber components – in determining bread dough and pasta quality. "Australian, Italian researchers collaborate to develop healthier pasta", Food Processing Technology, September 03, 2012, © Net Resources International, a trading division of SPG Media Limited.

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Expectant Mothers Who Smoke Increase The Risk Of Adolescent Obesity September 3, 2012: 12:00 AM EST Pregnant mothers who smoke cigarettes increase the risk that their children will be obese in adolescence, according to Canadian research. The researchers theorized that exposure to smoking leads to subtle structural variations in the brain that create a preference for eating fatty foods. The study focused on 378 adolescents age 13 to 19 years who were either exposed or not exposed to cigarette smoke while in the womb. “Exposed” was defined as having a mother who smoked more than one cigarette a day during the second trimester of pregnancy. “Nonexposed” children were those whose mothers did not smoke one year before – and throughout – the pregnancy. Haghighi A et al., "Prenatal Exposure to Maternal Cigarette Smoking, Amygdala Volume, and Fat Intake in Adolescence", Archives of General Psychiatry, September 03, 2012, © American Medical Association

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Metabolic Disorder Linked To Adolescent Brain Impairments September 3, 2012: 12:00 AM EST The increase in childhood obesity in the U.S. has led to an increased occurrence of metabolic syndrome (MetS), a precursor of diabetes. A new U.S. study has now uncovered an association between metabolic syndrome and cognitive impairments in adolescents. Researchers compared 49 adolescents with metabolic syndrome to 62 teens without the disorder. They conducted endocrine, MRI and neuropsychological evaluations on the adolescents and found that those classified as having MetS showed significantly lower math and spelling scores, as well as decreased attention span and mental flexibility. Po Lai Yau et al., "Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome and Functional and Structural Brain Impairments in Adolescence", Pediatrics, September 03, 2012, © American Academy of Pediatrics

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Consumer Magazine Rates 33 Alternatives To Sliced Bread For Nutritional Value September 1, 2012: 12:00 AM EST Consumer Reports magazine, which seems to take for granted that white bread is both boring and unhealthy, has tested an array of commercially available alternatives from 16 companies: bagels, croissants, flatbreads, pitas, buns and rolls, and tortillas. All were rated for nutritional – not taste – value per serving (calories, fats, sodium, sugars, iron, calcium and fiber). Products that fell into the Fair category were mostly high In fat. Generally, the magazine gave its Very Good rating to 100 percent whole wheat products or those with whole wheat flour as their first ingredient. "Healthy alternatives to white bread", Consumer Reports Magazine, September 01, 2012, © Consumers Union of U.S., Inc.

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Vitamin D Supplementation Does Not Lower Cholesterol August 31, 2012: 12:00 AM EST Researchers who studied people with vitamin D deficiency taking large doses (50,000 IU) of vitamin D3 for eight weeks found no decrease in cholesterol levels of the participants. Vitamin D therapy did result in decreased parathyroid hormone levels and increased calcium levels, changes that were linked to an increase in low-density lipoprotein (LDL, bad cholesterol). The U.S. researchers recommended longer-term studies on the impact of the changes in LDL cholesterol with vitamin D therapy. They also wondered whether exposure to sunlight, the predominant natural source of vitamin D, would have a different effect than supplements. Manish P. Ponda et al., "The Short-Term Effects of Vitamin D Repletion on Cholesterol: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial", Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology, August 31, 2012, © American Heart Association, Inc.

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Weight Anomalies Of Children Of Pregnant Women Exposed To PFCs May Foreshadow Obesity August 30, 2012: 12:00 AM EST Expectant mothers who are highly exposed to polyfluoroalkyl compounds (PFCs) tend to have babies whose birth weight is lower than normal, but whose weight as toddlers is greater than normal -- a predictor of adult obesity, according to a U.S. study. The long-term study followed 447 British girls and their mothers, finding that even though the girls with higher PFC exposure were smaller at birth, they were larger at 20 months, and this trend may portend obesity in later years. PFCs are used to produce the fluoropolymers so important to nonstick cookware and protective coatings for packaging products, clothes and furniture. Mildred Maisonet et al., "Maternal Concentrations of Polyfluoroalkyl Compounds during Pregnancy and Fetal and Postnatal Growth in British Girls", Environmental Health Perspectives, August 30, 2012, © Maisonet et al.

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Canadian Food Company’s Ad Campaign Counters Negative Image Of Bread August 30, 2012: 12:00 AM EST Canada’s Maple Leaf Foods, maker of Dempster’s breads, is fed up with the bashing bread has taken in recent years from negative articles and books such as Wheat Belly. It is fighting back with a new ad campaign designed to show weight-conscious consumers that they don’t have to avoid the carbs in its line of bread products. To highlight the wholesomeness and nutrition of bread, the ad shows a farmer plucking slices of bread from trees and pulling a wrapped Dempster’s loaf from the soil. Susan Krashinsky , "All you need is loaves ", The (Toronto) Globe and Mail, August 30, 2012, © The Globe and Mail Inc.

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Microgreens Found To Have Higher Concentrations Of Micronutrients Than Mature Plants August 29, 2012: 12:00 AM EST Many of the currently trendy seedlings – known as microgreens – of green vegetables and herbs are actually more nutritious than the mature versions, according to U.S. research. Microgreens have gained popularity in recent years, a culinary trend that has blossomed in many upscale markets and restaurants. Seedlings of spinach, lettuce, red cabbage and other vegetables are usually one to three inches tall and harvested 14 days after germination. The researchers found that microgreens generally have higher concentrations of healthful vitamins and carotenoids than their mature counterparts. Zhenlei Xiao et al., "Assessment of Vitamin and Carotenoid Concentrations of Emerging Food Products: Edible Microgreens", Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, August 29, 2012, © American Chemical Society

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Leftover Antibiotics In Sausage Meat Can Actually Boost Pathogen Production August 28, 2012: 12:00 AM EST Residues of antibiotics often weaken or kill beneficial bacteria added to uncured pepperoni or salami sausages to make them safe for consumption, according to Danish and Irish researchers. Sausage meat is commonly inoculated with lactic-acid-producing bacteria to control the fermentation process. The final product is then acidic enough to kill pathogens that might have existed in the raw meat. But antibiotics residues kill the bacteria that produce lactic acid, thus allowing pathogenic bacteria to proliferate. Unfortunately, the leftover antibiotic is not potent enough to kill the harmful pathogens. The researchers note that good quality controls in processing plants can catch fermentation problems. Jette Kjeldgaard et al., "Residual Antibiotics Disrupt Meat Fermentation and Increase Risk of Infection", mBio, August 28, 2012, © Kjeldgaard et al.

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Older Men Who Take Their Vitamins Have Healthier Sperm August 27, 2012: 12:00 AM EST U.S. researchers have found that men older than age 44 who consumed the most vitamins C and E, zinc and folate had 20 percent less sperm DNA damage than those who consumed the least. The findings were based on an analysis of 80 healthy male volunteers between the ages of 22 and 80. According to the researchers, consuming greater quantities of micronutrients – either from  supplements or their diet – “helps turn back the clock for older men,” who generally have an increased risk of sperm DNA damage. The research comes as more men over 35 have children, which raises public health concerns, the scientists said. Thomas E. Schmid et al., "Micronutrients intake is associated with improved sperm DNA quality in older men", Fertility and Sterility, August 27, 2012, © American Society for Reproductive Medicine

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Vitamin B3 May Prove An Effective Tool In Battle Against Antibiotics-Resistant Microbes August 27, 2012: 12:00 AM EST A study by U.S. and German scientists has found that vitamin B3, also known as nicotinamide, seems to be effective at combating antibiotics-resistant – and very deadly – staph infections common around the world. High doses of the vitamin boosted by 1,000 times the ability of immune cells in lab animals and in human blood to kill staph bacteria. The findings come at a time when antibiotics face increasing resistance by various types of bacteria, particularly Staphylococcus aureus. Clinical doses of nicotinamide increased the numbers and efficacy of a specialized type of white blood cell that can kill and eat harmful bacteria. Pierre Kyme et al., "C/EBPε mediates nicotinamide-enhanced clearance of Staphylococcus aureus in mice", Journal of Clinical Investigation, August 27, 2012, © American Society for Clinical Investigation

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Midlife Fitness Extends Lifespan, Decreases Risk Of Chronic Illness In Later Years August 27, 2012: 12:00 AM EST Physical fitness in the middle years of life – the 30s, 40s, and 50s – not only extends a person’s lifespan, it can also increase the chances of aging with less risk of chronic illness, according to a new U.S. study.  Researchers analyzed data from 18,670 patients who participated in a 40-year study. They found that when patients increased fitness levels by 20 percent in their midlife years, they decreased the risk of developing chronic illnesses such as congestive heart failure, Alzheimer’s disease and colon cancer by 20 percent. Benjamin L. Willis et al., "Midlife Fitness and the Development of Chronic Conditions in Later Life", Archives of Internal Medicine, August 27, 2012, © American Medical Association

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Healthy Lifestyle Can Reduce Risk Of Hypertension By Two-Thirds August 27, 2012: 12:00 AM EST A healthier lifestyle that eliminates smoking, reduces alcohol consumption and increases physical activity has a significant positive impact on blood pressure, Finnish researchers have found. Other critical factors include daily consumption of vegetables and maintaining a normal body mass index. When all of the recommendations are followed, high blood pressure can be reduced by 66 percent. The study included 9,637 Finnish men and 11,430 women who were 25 to 74 years of age and free of hypertension at the start, between 1982 and 2002. Pekka Jousilahti , "Healthy Lifestyle Reduces Risk of Hypertension by Two Thirds", News release, presentation at the European Society of Cardiology Congress, August 27, 2012, © European Society of Cardiology

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Canadian Moms Need To Do A Better Job Of Encouraging Hygiene Before School Lunch August 27, 2012: 12:00 AM EST A survey of mothers of school-age children has found that only about half of Canadian moms taught their children to wash their hands before eating lunch in school. Moms generally got good grades for encouraging good hygiene practices: nearly nine out of ten said they teach kids to cough into a sleeve and to wash hands after using the washroom. But they need to do a better job of encouraging proper hygiene before mealtime. That means washing hands before eating, but also means not putting food directly on desks or cafeteria tables. Practices like that “can help to protect children against many illnesses," according to the chairman of the Canadian Public Health Association. The 2012 Lysol Back to School Study surveyed 14,000 mothers of five- to 12-year-olds in 14 countries. "Germs may be lurking in your kids' lunch box - study", Press release, The Hygiene Council, August 27, 2012, © The Hygiene Council

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High Visceral Fat Is A Significant Risk Factor For Premature Cardiovascular Death August 27, 2012: 12:00 AM EST Mayo Clinic research has found that high visceral fat puts people at great risk of premature cardiovascular death, even among people with normal weight.  Researchers said the study highlights an important new fact: distribution of fat – not just obesity itself – is a more important predictor of cardiovascular mortality. The study followed 12,785 people aged 18 and older, measuring height, weight, waist circumference and hip circumference over a number of years. The risk of cardiovascular death was 2.75 times higher and the risk of death from all causes was 2.08 times higher in normal weight people with high visceral fat levels compared with subjects with normal body mass index and normal waist-to-hip ratio. Dr. Karine Sahakyan, "Normal Weight Individuals With Belly Fat at Highest CVD Risk", News release, presentation at European Society of Cardiology Congress, August 27, 2012, © European Society of Cardiology

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Big Food Companies In U.K. Benefit From British Government R&D Funding August 26, 2012: 12:00 AM EST British government research councils have awarded nearly £3 million of public money to large food manufacturers to help them find ways to make their products more nutritious, the Telegraph newspaper reports. Companies who have received the money – including PepsiCo, Unilever, Wrigley’s, and several British firms – are working with university scientists to develop new food production technologies and ingredients. The companies already benefit from considerable tax relief, and critics wonder whether taxpayer funds should be awarded to companies to boost the nutritional value of their foods. That, they say, should be the companies’ job. Richard Gray, "Junk food companies paid by taxpayer to develop healthier products", The Telegraph , August 26, 2012, © Telegraph Media Group Limited

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Poor Kids And Couch Potatoes Love Sugary Drinks – Canadian Study August 24, 2012: 12:00 AM EST A thirst for sugary drinks is the common denominator of preschoolers from low-income neighborhoods and couch potato kids mesmerized by TV and video games, according to Canadian research. Researchers who surveyed parents about the dietary and lifestyle habits of 1,800 Canadian preschoolers found that 54.5 percent of four- and five-year-olds from poor neighborhoods drank at least one soda or fruit juice a week. Only 40.8 percent of kids from wealthier neighborhoods drank that many sugary beverages. Similar drinking habits were found among preschoolers who spent more than two hours a day watching TV or playing video games. Kate Storey et al., "Food Consumption Patterns in Preschool Children", Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research, August 24, 2012, © Dietitians of Canada

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Gluten-Free Diet Does Not Lead To Weight Loss – Study August 23, 2012: 12:00 AM EST A U.S. scientist reports that he could find no evidence that a gluten-free diet offers health benefits or promotes weight loss in the general population. Only one percent of Americans suffers from celiac disease, and another six percent suffers from gluten sensitivity. These people need to avoid gluten – a protein found in wheat, barley and rye – in all foods they eat. For the rest of the population, gluten may provide important benefits, such as supporting heart, gut and immune system health. A gluten-free diet does not lead to weight loss, either. In fact, according to Glenn Gaesser, Ph.D., it may promote weight gain, because gluten-free products contain more added fats and sugars. "New Research Debunks Gluten-free Diet for Weight Loss", Press release, Grain Foods Foundation, August 23, 2012, © Grain Foods Foundation

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Thirty Minutes Of Strenuous Exercise Can Be More Beneficial Than 60 Minutes, Study Says August 22, 2012: 12:00 AM EST Danish researchers have found that a half hour of exercise every day is actually better for overweight or obese individuals than 60 minutes. For the study, 60 overweight but healthy men exercised for either 60 minutes or thirty minutes a day over thirteen weeks. Thirty minutes of exercise strenuous enough to raise a sweat was enough to spur weight loss. Men who exercised 30 minutes a day lost on average  3.6 kg in three months, while those who exercised for 60 minutes a day lost only 2.7 kg. Men who exercised for the additional half hour “lost too little relative to the energy burned by running, biking or rowing,” the researchers said. M. Rosenkilde et al., "Body fat loss and compensatory mechanisms in response to different doses of aerobic exercise", American Journal of Physiology, August 22, 2012, © American Journal of Physiology

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New Technology Using Green Tea Compound Destroys Or Inhibits Tumors August 22, 2012: 12:00 AM EST Researchers in Scotland have found evidence that epigallocatechin gallate, a compound found in green tea, has anti-cancer properties if it can be delivered using a new technology: intravenously directly to cancer tumors. According to the study, nearly two-thirds of tumors treated in this way either shrank or disappeared within a month with no adverse side effects to surrounding normal tissues. Prior research has shown that the compound has anti-cancer properties, but loses the effect if treated using conventional intravenous methods. Fanny Lemarié et al., "Antitumor activity of the tea polyphenol epigallocatechin-3-gallate encapsulated in targeted vesicles after intravenous administration", Nanomedicine, August 22, 2012, © Future Medicine Ltd

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Herbal Tea Made From Pakistani Plant Kills Cancer Cells In Test Tubes August 22, 2012: 12:00 AM EST British scientists have shown in laboratory experiments that an extract from a plant commonly found in Pakistan kills breast cancer cells in test tubes. Fagonia cretica, or Virgin's Mantle, has been used in herbal tea to treat women with breast cancer in rural Pakistan, but the tea has heretofore been thought of only as a folk remedy. The researchers found that the extract kills cancer cells without harming normal breast cells, at least under lab conditions. Further research is needed to determine exactly what elements of the tea are responsible for the anti-cancer activity. Jenny Hope, "The cup of herbal tea that could help fight breast cancer: Plant extract can kill cells in test tube ", Daily Mail (UK), August 22, 2012, © Associated Newspaper Ltd

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Believing The Mythology Surrounding Prostate Cancer Can Be Dangerous For Men August 22, 2012: 12:00 AM EST A mythology has grown up around the causes, preventive measures and treatment of prostate cancer, according to a U.S. expert. For example, consuming lycopene – the nutrient that gives tomatoes their red color – does not prevent prostate cancer. Nor does fish oil, with its high levels of omega-3 fatty acids, or selenium or vitamin E. In fact, studies have shown that selenium and vitamin supplements actually increase the risk of prostate cancer. As to PSA diagnosis, one in ten men screened for prostate cancer using PSA tests actually do benefit from treatment, not one in 50 as reported by some researchers. "Prostate Cancer: Six Things Men Should Know About Tomatoes, Fish Oil, Vitamin Supplements, Testosterone, PSA Tests", Prostate Cancer Six Things Men Should Know About Tomatoes, Fish Oil, Vitamin Supplements, Testosterone, PSA Tests, August 22, 2012, © Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center

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Buckwheat Flour Shown To Improve Quality And Nutrition Of Gluten-Free Bread August 21, 2012: 12:00 AM EST Italian researchers have determined that high levels of dehulled buckwheat flour improve both the texture and nutrition of gluten-free breads. The study was undertaken because removing gluten from dough has resulted in some problems. Many commercially available gluten-free breads are based on pure starches, which results in “low technological and nutritional quality," the researchers wrote. In the study, the leavening characteristics – and thus overall quality – of gluten-free bread were improved with a formula that included 40 percent buckwheat flour, five percent puffed buckwheat flour and 0.5 percent hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC). Kacey Culliney , "Buckwheat flour improves nutrition and texture in gluten-free bread, study", Bakery and Snacks, August 21, 2012, © William Reed Business Media

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Food Industry Is Focusing Greater Attention On Nourishing The Good Bacteria In Human Gut August 21, 2012: 12:00 AM EST About 80 percent of the cells that inhabit the human body consist of beneficial bacteria. A growing trend in nutrition and health is a focus on prebiotics – indigestible food ingredients that nourish the friendly bacteria among the estimated 100 trillion microbes living inside the human gut. Natural sources of prebiotics such as inulin include wheat, onions and garlic. But there are more, and many more on the way. Prebiotics are gaining a greater foothold in the U.S. and European food industries because of a major advantage: they do not require refrigeration and can be incorporated into a wide range of foods. Researchers are finding ways to make prebiotics from plant carbohydrates like pectins, mannans and xylans. Robert Rastall, "In Your Future: More Healthful Foods to Nourish the Non-Human You", News release, presentation at the National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, August 21, 2012, © American Chemical Society

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New Form Of Methyl Cellulose Reduces Hunger Pangs – And Calorie Intake August 21, 2012: 12:00 AM EST A new form of a food additive that has been in use for more than 50 years might someday be used as an “anti-hunger” additive in foods like yogurts, fruit shakes and smoothies. The new version of methyl cellulose – SATISFIT-LTG – dissolves in cold liquids and forms a gel at body temperature. The gel lingers in the stomach before passing into the small intestine. Tested in a clinical trial, the ingredient makes people feel full after eating small amounts of food, and curbs food cravings longer after a meal. The consumption of SATISFIT-LTG resulted in a 13 percent decrease in calorie intake, the researchers said. "New form of long-used food ingredient for “anti-hunger” yogurts, smoothies", Press release, American Chemical Society (ACS), August 21, 2012, © American Chemical Society (ACS)

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California Bakery’s Versatile Product Line Meets A Wide Variety Of Dietary Needs August 20, 2012: 12:00 AM EST Julian Bakery of San Diego, California, recently noted in a press release that its product line – cookies, breads and other baked goods – is crafted to meet the needs of a variety of diets, whether for weight loss or medical conditions. The company bakes an array of carb-free, gluten-free, paleo and vegan-friendly bread products that offer “delicious alternatives to the traditional foods that [people] do not want to give up." "Julian Bakery Offers Diet-Friendly Foods That Are Still Satisfying", News release, Julian Bakery, August 20, 2012, © Marketwire

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Electricity Supercharges Antioxidant And Polyphenol Content Of Sweet Potatoes August 20, 2012: 12:00 AM EST Japanese researchers report that sending an electrical charge through an average sweet potato can greatly boost its nutritional value. Supercharging the sweet potato, which is already considered one of the most nutritious of vegetables and a global dietary staple for millennia, offers a way to further increase the role of the vegetable in “relieving hunger and improving nutrition and health,” the researchers said. The study found that passing 0.2 amps of current through a salt solution containing sweet potatoes increased antioxidant activity by 1.4 times and total polyphenol content by 1.6 times. Kazunori Hironaka et al., "Electrifying success in raising antioxidant levels in sweet potatoes", News release, presentation at the National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, August 20, 2012, © American Chemical Society

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Local Illinois Wines Prove To Have Anti-Carb Properties August 20, 2012: 12:00 AM EST Scientists at the University of Illinois who analyzed the anti-carb effects of some local wines found that they compared favorably with the anti-diabetes drug acarbose, which inhibits enzymes responsible for carbohydrate absorption and assimilation. Alpha-amylase and alpha-glucosidase enzymes were inhibited by the bioactive compounds of blueberry and blackberry wines in a range of 91.8 percent for alpha-amylase compared to acarbose, and 103.2 percent for alpha-glucosidase compared to acarbose. That could someday mean a tasty – and dealcoholized – way to help people with diabetes decrease their blood sugar. Michelle H. Johnson & Elvira Gonzalez de Mejia, "Comparison of Chemical Composition and Antioxidant Capacity of Commercially Available Blueberry and Blackberry Wines in Illinois", Journal of Food Science, August 20, 2012, © John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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Coconut Water Makes A Great Sports Drink, But Maybe Not For Super-Athletes August 20, 2012: 12:00 AM EST A U.S. researcher recently presented evidence that coconut water lives up to its reputation as a natural sports drink, but perhaps not for super-athletes. Chhandashri Bhattacharya said coconut water provides everything that the big commercial sports drinks offer, including five times the potassium of either Gatorade or Powerade. Coconut water, however, had only 400 mg/liter of sodium compared to 600 for the other two drinks, which is the main reason why it may not be suited for those who participate in strenuous exercise. However, it had comparable quantities of magnesium and carbohydrates as the other drinks. Chhandashri Bhattacharya, "Coconut Water Is an Excellent Sports Drink -- For Light Exercise", News release, presentation at the National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, August 20, 2012, © American Chemical Society

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Church & Dwight Acquires Gummy Vitamin Maker Avid Health August 20, 2012: 12:00 AM EST Church & Dwight Co., Inc., which markets a variety of products under the Arm & Hammer brand, announced it will acquire Avid Health, Inc., a maker of gummy form vitamins and supplements. Avid’s net sales for the year ended on June 30, 2012 were about $230 million. The company’s major brands are VITAFUSION, an adult gummy form vitamin, and L’IL CRITTERS, a children’s gummy form vitamin. The $650 million cash deal is expected to close early in the fourth quarter. "Church & Dwight to Acquire Avid Health, Inc. for $650 Million", News release, Church & Dwight, August 20, 2012, © Church & Dwight Co., Inc.

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Resveratrol Might Someday Help Prevent Dangerous Falls Among Elderly August 19, 2012: 12:00 AM EST Experiments in mice have found that resveratrol, a natural antioxidant found in red wine and dark-skinned fruits, could someday be used to improve mobility and prevent life-threatening falls in older people. U.S. researchers acknowledged, however, that though the results are encouraging, resveratrol does have a major drawback: it is poorly absorbed by the body. That means a 150-pound person would have to drink almost 700 four-ounce glasses of red wine a day to absorb enough resveratrol to get any beneficial effects. The researchers are looking to develop a synthetic version that mimics the effects of resveratrol and might be more bioavailable. Jane E. Cavanaugh et al., "Red wine could help balance...but only with 700 glasses a day", News release, presentation at the National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, August 19, 2012, © American Chemical Society

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Diet Plan Advocates Eating Whole Wheat Bread August 17, 2012: 12:00 AM EST Losing weight – and losing an obesity problem – is the goal of The Healthy Way, a weight loss video program that advocates eating nutritional whole grain bread, which is much higher in fiber than white bread. The higher fiber content “helps your body eliminate toxins, helps regulate blood sugar levels, and has been found to lower risk of heart disease and cancer.” The diet plan suggests replacing butter and mayo with ketchup, mustard, or homemade hummus. Likewise, spreading olive oil on bread and adding natural herbs and spices is a great substitute for butter. "Including Bread in a Diet, Is It a Weight Loss Idea for Good Health", SBWIRE, August 17, 2012, © SBWire, The Small Business Newswire

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Eating Meat Cooked At High Temperatures Increases Risk Of Prostate Cancer August 16, 2012: 12:00 AM EST Pan frying red meats at high temperatures may increase the risk of advanced prostate cancer by as much as 40 percent, according to a new U.S. study. For the study, researchers analyzed data from nearly 2,000 men who participated in a California prostate cancer study. They found that men who ate more than 1.5 servings of pan-fried red meat per week increased their risk of advanced prostate cancer by 30 percent. Men who ate more than 2.5 servings of red meat cooked at high temperatures were 40 percent more likely to have advanced prostate cancer. The researchers said the higher risk may be a result of potent carcinogens formed when meats are cooked at high temperatures. Joshi AD et al., "Red meat and poultry, cooking practices, genetic susceptibility and risk of prostate cancer", Carcinogenesis, August 16, 2012, © Oxford University Press

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Some Foods Contain Mood-Enhancing Ingredients Similar To Antidepressant Drugs August 16, 2012: 12:00 AM EST Some food flavors may have mood-enhancing effects because of ingredients whose chemical composition is similar to valproic acid, a widely used prescription mood-stabilizing drug, U.S. scientists report. Molecules in chocolate, a variety of berries and foods containing omega-3 fatty acids have shown positive effects on mood. Valproic acid – sold under brand names such as Depakene, Depakote and Stavzor – is used to smooth out mood swings of people with manic-depressive disorder and related conditions. Karina Martinez-Mayorga et al., "Good Mood Foods: Some Flavors in Some Foods Resemble a Prescription Mood Stabilizer", News release, presentation at the National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, August 16, 2012, © American Chemical Society

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Preschoolers Who Learn Self-Control Gain Many Benefits As They Mature August 15, 2012: 12:00 AM EST Preschoolers who learn self-control when eating do better in school and are more likely to control their weight as they get older, a U.S. study finds. The study was based on data collected between 1968 and 1974, when 653 four-year-olds completed a delay of gratification test. They were given one treat and were told that they would be given a second treat if they could wait to eat the first for 15 minutes. Follow-up studies found that delaying gratification as a preschooler was associated with adolescent academic strength, social competence, planfulness, ability to handle stress, higher SAT scores and lower body mass. Tanya R. Schlam et al., " 'Preschoolers’ Delay of Gratification Predicts Their Body Mass 30 Years Later", The Journal of Pediatrics, August 15, 2012, © Elsevier B.V.

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Physician Says Physical Inactivity Should Be “Medicalized” So Treatments Can Be Prescribed August 15, 2012: 12:00 AM EST A Mayo Clinic physician argues that the root cause of many common health problems is physical inactivity, a condition that should be “medicalized” so that treatments can be developed. According to Muchael Joyner, M.D., prolonged lack of physical activity causes the body to become deconditioned – almost unable to exercise – leading to a wide range of adverse structural and metabolic changes. Joyner says if physical inactivity were treated as a medical condition physicians could become more aware of the value of prescribing supported exercise. More formal rehabilitation programs that include cognitive and behavioral therapy would then develop. M. J. Joyner, "Standing up for exercise: should deconditioning be medicalized?", The Journal of Physiology, August 15, 2012, © The Physiological Society

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