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Study: Genes and Diet Linked to Risk Factors for Heart Disease
Posted: Wednesday, October 25, 2006
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Researchers from the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center (USDA HNRCA) at Tufts University and colleagues have found another link among genes, heart disease and diet.
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Fruit and Vegetables Cut Heart Disease Risk, Says Study
Posted: Thursday, October 12, 2006
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Every extra of fruit or vegetable consumed daily could cut the risk of heart disease by four percent, says a meta-analysis of almost a quarter of a million people, giving people even more reason to seek out the nutrient-rich foods.
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Salad Is Even Healthier Than You Thought
Posted: Thursday, October 05, 2006
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A new study revealed that those who eat salads and raw vegetables with salad dressing have considerably higher levels of vitamins C, E, B6, and folic acid—key nutrients in promoting a healthy immune system and reducing the risk of obesity, heart disease and other chronic illnesses.
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Understanding Food Nutrition and Reading Food Labels is a Major Challenge for Most People
Posted: Thursday, October 05, 2006
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Only 32% of patients could correctly calculate the amount of carbohydrates consumed in a 20-ounce properly labeled bottle of soda that had 2.5 servings in the bottle.
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Don’t Supersize: NIH Study Shows Eating French Fries Increases Risk for Diabetes
Posted: Thursday, September 28, 2006
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84,555 registered female nurses were followed up for 20 years and they found that eating potatoes, especially french fries, is associated with an increased risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. See McDonald’s answer to the results.
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India Faces Diabetes Crisis
Posted: Thursday, September 28, 2006
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A surge in diabetes cases in India threatens the whole health care system. The cost for the increase in diabetes is estimated to be over 250 billion dollars.
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