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Eggs Linked To Increased Diabetes Risk

Posted: Wednesday, February 18, 2009

In a long-term study of 57,000 U.S. adults, researchers found that those who ate an egg a day were 58 percent to 77 percent more likely than non-egg-eaters to develop type 2 diabetes.

Eggs Provide Energy, Muscle Strength and Appetite Control

Posted: Tuesday, February 17, 2009

A recent meta-analysis of more than two dozen protein studies, has concluded that the "high-quality" proteins found within eggs, have unique and profound benefits for active individuals.

Common Potato Chip and French Fry Component Linked to Heart Disease

Posted: Sunday, February 15, 2009

It's no secret that potato chips and french fries are often high in fat, and generally not good for one's health. A recent study has provided further reason to limit the intake of these foods, with the discovery that acrylamide, a chemical found in relative abundance in chips and fries, directly increases the risk of heart disease.

Extra Virgin Olive Oil Antioxidants Help Fight Against Breast Cancer

Posted: Thursday, February 05, 2009

Certain antioxidants within extra virgin olive oil may contain properties that help fight against breast cancer, according to a recently published study.

Black Raspberries Help Prevent Throat Cancer

Posted: Monday, January 12, 2009

A recent study has found that certain chemical compounds found within black raspberries help prevent the growth of cancerous cells within the esophagus of rats.

Cardiovascular Mortality Equally Likely for Diabetics as for CVD Patients

Posted: Thursday, January 08, 2009

Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease (CVD) have been closely linked in several respects, but little solid quantification of the risk diabetes poses to cardiovascular mortality has been achieved. A recent study has made a profound discovery, that in the long-term, mortality due to cardiovascular events (heart attacks and strokes), is equally likely for diabetics with no previous cardiovascular disease history, as it is for individuals with known cardiovascular disease (and non-diabetic). The study was conducted solely on males, but the results are suspected to extend to both sexes.

Worms Might Hold Secret to Weight Loss

Posted: Sunday, December 14, 2008

Obesity is an incredibly serious global problem, being linked to numerous deadly diseases, including diabetes. Awareness campaigns, novel treatments, fad and medically accepted diets, and more, have all tried to curtail the obesity epidemic. According to McGill researchers, however, the key to fighting obesity might be inside of some special worms.

Brain Enzyme Helps Control Food Regulation

Posted: Sunday, December 14, 2008

A hypothalamus based enzyme has recently been shown to be "nutrient sensitive." Researchers found that the enzyme SK6, when highly active, helps control appetite and weight gain.

Lower Carbs Leads to Diminished Brain Function

Posted: Friday, December 12, 2008

A new study out of Tufts University has uncovered a major drawback to "low-carb diets," which have garnered a large contingency over the past decade. The study revealed that low-carb diets induce decreased cognitive ability, especially memory.

The Banning of Fast Food Ads: Reducing Child Obesity, Stifling Capitalism?

Posted: Sunday, November 23, 2008

Obesity is an epidemic, and its rapid rise has closely coincided with the growth of the so-called "fast-food culture." It's been hotly debated for many years whether fast food advertisements, which are primarily aimed at children in the United States, are in large part responsible for rising obesity levels. A new study, the most comprehensive of its kind, has concluded that indeed this form of advertising plays an enormous role in obesity numbers, especially in children.