In mice genetically engineered to develop prostate cancer, a diet supplemented with flaxseed, which is rich in omega-3 fatty acids and fiber, inhibits the growth

Obesity is associated with sexual maturation in both boys and girls, but there is a difference by gender.  United States researcher Dr. Y. Wang of

Orlistat lowers blood pressure and reduces cardiovascular risk in obese people with inadequately controlled hypertension more effectively than does diet alone.  This is the result

A cholesterol lowering diet programme was “culturally sensitive” and “highly acceptable” to patients with systemic lupus erythematosus and appears to be effective in changing their

Men and women can improve their lipid profile with only minimal weight reduction by increasing the amount they exercise, according to the results of a

Adoption of a diet rich in alpha-linolenic acid could help reduce cardiovascular disease in Asian populations, especially among Asian people living in Western countries.  Pronounced

A high daily intake of coffee appears to be associated with a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes, suggest Dutch researchers.  People who drank seven

A supportive presence by mothers of children who were exposed prenatally to alcohol may lead to improved levels of attachment.  Young children, exposed prenatally to

The total dietary intake of antioxidants is inversely associated with the risk for developing cardia and distal gastric cancer, European researchers report.  “Our paper for

Dietary milk powder supplements can prevent bone loss in postmenopausal Chinese women for at least three years.  A previously published study showed that dietary supplements

Intravenous iron supplementation with iron saccharate efficiently replenishes iron body stores and significantly increases hemoglobin concentration in children with iron deficiency. Allergic reactions are possible,

Young children with atopic dermatitis may react the first time they eat egg, indicating a challenge should be performed in a protected environment.  Italian researchers

Full-term babies who are breastfed could have their own distinct plasma glucose levels and show no significant variation during the first three days of life,

Men and women who eat fish or seafood at least once a week are at lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, a large long term

מחקר חדש שנערך לאחרונה בסוכנות החלל ביוסטון, ארה”ב, מצא כי הוספת חומצות אמינו לתזונת אסטרונאוטים סייעה במניעת דלדול שרירים אצל אסטרונאוטים, ושמירת מסת שריר, למרות

מסר מפתיע ולא מקובל זה, במיוחד לאור מגפת השמנת היתר בקרב ילדים אמריקאים, יצא השבוע על ידי רופאי ילדים ותזונאים, בכנס שהתקיים בבוסטון. לטענת מומחי

Exercise and physical activity increase energy expenditure up to 10-fold. This brief review will focus on the effect of exercise on protein requirements.  Evidence has

What to do about the growing epidemic of obesity among US children was a focus of many featured presentations here Sunday at the American Academy

A mutation in the hepatic lipase gene, known as -514(C/T), that has been linked to increased HDL-cholesterol (C) levels does not always have this effect;

A combination of nebulized albuterol and magnesium is more effective than albuterol alone for children with mild to moderate asthma, according to a study presented