Americas: Whole grains found to increase metabolism, calorie loss
A new study suggests that substituting whole grains for refined grains in the diet increases calorie loss by reducing calories retained during digestion and...
Americas: Isoflavones may prolong life of breast cancer sufferers
Post-diagnosis consumption of foods containing isoflavones—estrogen-like compounds primarily found in soy food—is associated with 21% decrease in all-cause mortality, according to a study.
This decrease...
Europe: Probiotics strengthens that elderly’s immune response, finds DuPont study
Daily consumption of Bifidobacterium animalis ssp. lactis HN019 by DuPont Danisco enhances cellular immune activity in healthy elderly adults, according to a study published...
Americas: Healthy diet may help with mobility when aging for women
Researchers have found an association between women who maintain a healthy diet and a reduction in the risk of developing impaired physical function as...
Americas: Prunes are found to be healthy for bones
More researchers are interested in the potential of prunes to restore bone and prevent bone loss in animal models of osteoporosis, states the International...
Americas: Study finds children who drink less sugar-sweetened beverages have favorable HDL-C levels
Researchers found there was an inverse association between sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) intake changes and HDL-cholesterol increases (HDL-C is the 'good cholesterol').
The study’s results also...
Americas: Optimal maternal folate levels may reduce child obesity risk
Proper maternal folate levels during pregnancy may protect children from a future risk of obesity, especially those born to obese mothers, according to a...
Americas: Scientists identify bacterial population that protects against food allergen sensitization
The presence of Clostridia, a common class of gut bacteria, protects against food allergies, a new study in mice finds.
By inducing immune responses that...
Asia Pacific: Put research on caffeine in soft drinks into context, says Australian Beverages...
The Australian Beverages Council has responded to research published in the British Journal of Nutrition from Deakin University that suggests the presence of caffeine...
Americas: Curcumin found to improve memory, mood
Daily consumption of a certain form of curcumin — the substance that gives Indian curry its bright color — improved memory and mood in...