20 most addictive foods...see the list...please share.

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Food addictions are real and can affect anyone. Please share.

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If you are addicted to something (food) keep it out of sight and out of reach.

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A Good Marriage Improves Outcomes from Surgery

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Are Low Fat Diets the Answer to Weight Loss?

Remember, it’s not a matter of fats or no fats or carbs or no carbs.  Type of fat and type of carbs are what matter, along with total calories, exercise, sleep, and stress reduction.

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Nursing (Breastfeeding) and Obesity

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Sponge-like implant can mop up cancer cells before spreading - NYCity Today

"US researchers have come up with a new device that would not only capture cancer cells, but can also lower down its count at other body sites. They developed a small sponge-like implant that can help prevent the spread of cancer cells through the body"
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Apples and Green Tomatoes may prevent muscle loss in old age - NWR

"In their latest study, Christopher Adams, MD, PhD, UI professor of internal medicine and senior study author, and his team found that ursolic acid and tomatidine significantly drop muscle weakness and atrophy in mice in old age. Elderly mice with age-related muscle weakness and atrophy were fed diets lacking or containing either 0.27 percent ursolic acid, or 0.05 percent tomatidine for two months."
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New Weight-Loss Study: High Carb Diet Beats High Fat

Unlike observational studies that can’t strictly control the behavior of subjects, the new experiment was carried out in a metabolic ward. In other words, researchers could measure every calorie consumed and burned by subjects. The research followed 19 obese adults on either a high-carb/low-fat or a low-carb/high-fat diet during six days of living in the ward. After a “wash-out” period, the subjects followed the same procedure with the opposite diet for an additional six days. Both diets reduced daily calorie intake by about 800 calories/day per subject, and both provided subjects with the same number of calories/day (1,918). Protein contributed the same amount, roughly 21 percent of total calories, to both diets.

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Diet high in Refined Carbohydrates increases Risk of Depression in Postmenopausal Women | West Texas News

Diet high in Refined Carbohydrates increases Risk of Depression in Postmenopausal Women | West Texas News: Women passing through postmenopausal women should limit their intake of refined carbohydrates as it can make them suffer from depression. Highly refined carbohydrates lead to a hormonal response to lower body sugar that has an effect on mood, fatigue or other symptoms of depression.

The research published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition is based on the review of data collected between 1994 and 1998 as a part of the Women's Health Initiative Observational Study. The study researchers have observed the data for 87,618 women who were involved in the study and the 69,954 women who took part in a three-year follow-up interview.

Group Therapies for PTSD Show Promise for Veterans | Medpage Today

Group Therapies for PTSD Show Promise for Veterans | Medpage Today: Melissa A. Polusny, PhD, of the Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Healthcare System, and colleagues found that veterans who underwent mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) therapy reported a greater improvement in PCL (PTSD checklist) scores during treatment (63.6 to 55.7 and 58.8 to 55.8, respectively, between-group difference 4.95, 05% CI 1.92-7.99, P=0.002) and at 2 months follow-up compared to present-centered group (PCT) therapy (63.6 to 54.4 and 58.8 to 56.0, difference 6.44, CI 3.34-9.53, P<0.001).

Hot tip for a longer life - eating spicy food's the secret - Life & Style - NZ Herald News

Hot tip for a longer life - eating spicy food's the secret - Life & Style - NZ Herald News: Curry really could be the spice of life after scientists discovered that eating hot food regularly possibly lowers the risk of dying prematurely.

A study of nearly 500,000 Chinese people over seven years, published in the British Medical Journal, found those who ate spicy food three times a week were 14 per cent less likely to die early than those who did not.

Benefits of weight loss surgery diminished after five years | Reuters

Benefits of weight loss surgery diminished after five years | Reuters: While surgery remains more effective for lasting weight loss than alternatives such as dieting and exercising, said lead study author Dr. Andrei Keidar, the study findings suggest that doctors still have more to learn about which patients will get the most benefit from operations and what strategies can make the initial results stick.

Why the most popular rule of weight loss is completely wrong - The Washington Post

Why the most popular rule of weight loss is completely wrong - The Washington Post: There's a popular rule you've probably heard before about losing weight: for every 3,500 calories you shed from your diet, you'll lose a pound. But just because everyone, including nutritionists with graduate degrees, keep repeating this doesn't make it true.

Kale might not be as healthy as you think it is | Fox News

Kale might not be as healthy as you think it is | Fox News: According to Mother Jones, the article "doesn't establish a definitive link between heavy kale consumption and any health problem," but it does raise suspicion. It describes how, after hearing health-food fans complain of symptoms similar to those of low-level thallium poisoning, molecular biologist Ernie Hubbard identified the toxic heavy metal in patients’ urine and in kale.

Potential Explanation for Link between Diabetes and Alzheimer’s | Psych Central News

Potential Explanation for Link between Diabetes and Alzheimer’s | Psych Central News: A new study discovers some individuals may have specific genetic risk factors that put them at higher risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease (AD).

Tinnitus 'Ear-Ringing' Syndrome Treatment & Cure: Magnets Can Ease Ringing : Latinos Health News : Latinos Health

Tinnitus 'Ear-Ringing' Syndrome Treatment & Cure: Magnets Can Ease Ringing : Latinos Health News : Latinos Health: The research published in the journal JAMA Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, revealed that more than half of the participants in the study responded well upon receiving Transcranial magnetic simulation (TMS).

Lack of exercise twice as deadly as obesity - Times Bulletin

Lack of exercise twice as deadly as obesity - Times Bulletin: Just20 minutes of brisk walking a day may be all it takes to lessen asedentary person’s risk of early death, says a new study. Theresearchers also found the risk of early death due to lack of exerciseare double that posed by obesity and does not necessarily depend onbeing obese or overweight.

Five hours a week exercise can reduce breast cancer : Lifestyle, News - India Today

Five hours a week exercise can reduce breast cancer : Lifestyle, News - India Today: Post-menopausal women, especially those who are obese, should exercise at least five hours a week to curb obesity and breast cancer risk, shows research. Exercising 300 minutes per week is recommended for reducing total fat in post-menopausal women than the currently recommended 150 minutes, the researchers said.

Weight-loss surgery can 'ruin patients' quality of life', warns leading doctor - Health News - Health & Families - The Independent

Weight-loss surgery can 'ruin patients' quality of life', warns leading doctor - Health News - Health & Families - The Independent: Weight-loss surgery is causing life-long trauma in patients who end up in crippling pain and unable to swallow food, a leading doctor has warned.




Indeed, some people suffer such severe complications they cannot eat solids and shun dining-out for fear of vomiting in public.

Adult diseases now striking children because of poor diet and obesity | GazetteXtra

Adult diseases now striking children because of poor diet and obesity | GazetteXtra: Once seen only among an older population, adult diseases such as fatty liver disease, hypertension and osteoporosis are being diagnosed more and more in children. And you can add to that sleep apnea, Type 2 diabetes and high cholesterol levels. The culprits? Unhealthy diets and growing waistlines, experts say.

Researchers may have found relief for chronic pain | Fox News

Researchers may have found relief for chronic pain | Fox News: Researchers from Columbia University Medical Center may have found a way to reverse chronic pain. Did you know that in the United States, there are about 100 million people who suffer from chronic pain? Chronic pain is a condition that can be very debilitating. It often leads to many years of consistent pain that does not go away.

The severity of chronic pain— pain that last longer than six months— can vary from mild to severe and it can either be persistent or occur in intervals. Chronic pain can either be not much of a problem for a person to deal with or it can be completely debilitating. The pain can last for months or even years and the longer a person suffers from it, the more a person suffers emotionally and physically.

Avocados May Hold Key to Leukemia Treatment - US News

Avocados May Hold Key to Leukemia Treatment - US News: Molecules found in avocados may be a powerful new tool in the fight against a type of leukemia, new research suggests. The tasty green fruit is home to a lipid compound – avocatin B – packed with fats, waxes and vitamins that combats cancer cells while sparing healthy cells.

Acute myeloid leukemia – or AML – is a blood cancer that impacts the white blood cells. Symptoms include fatigue, recurrent infections and bruising easily. The American Cancer Society estimates the rare cancer impacts approximately 20,000 Americans each year.

Fixing the Signal | Proto Magazine

Fixing the Signal | Proto Magazine: IMAGINE HAVING AN ELECTRICAL DEVICE the size of a grain of rice implanted in your body. The device connects to precisely selected nerves and reads and analyzes the electrical signals they send. If the device detects an aberrant signal—say, one that causes an overproduction of tumor necrosis factor (TNF), a chemical implicated in rheumatoid arthritis—the device kicks in, responding with a carefully calibrated electrical code of its own that puts the brakes on TNF. Voilà! Your arthritis—or perhaps your asthma, hypertension or one of many other conditions that may respond to electrical stimulation—is relieved or cured, automatically, without drugs.

Cigarettes linked to half of deaths from 12 common cancers | Fox News

Cigarettes linked to half of deaths from 12 common cancers | Fox News: Roughly half of deaths from 12 smoking-related cancers may be linked directly to cigarette use, a U.S. study estimates.

While the largest proportion of deaths associated with smoking were for cancers of the lung, bronchus, trachea and larynx, about half of fatalities from tumors of the oral cavity, esophagus and bladder were also tied to cigarettes, the study found.

Daily vitamin D supplement may prolong remission from Crohn’s disease, study finds | Fox News

Daily vitamin D supplement may prolong remission from Crohn’s disease, study finds | Fox News: Crohn’s disease, a condition marked by inflammation in the lining of the digestive tract, can cause diarrhea, fatigue, weight loss and malnutrition, and affects an estimated 201 out of 100,000 American adults, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC. While there’s no single treatment for Crohn’s disease (CD), and its exact causes are unknown, a study published Monday in the United European Gastroenterology journal suggests taking a daily vitamin D supplement may help prolong CD remission.

Years of Obesity Worsen Aortic Stiffness, Middle-Age Memory

Years of Obesity Worsen Aortic Stiffness, Middle-Age Memory: Being overweight or obese starting in early adulthood was associated with increased aortic stiffness and decreased performance in a memory test at around age 60, in a new study[1].

Researchers investigated this in a 30-year follow-up of participants in the UK Medical Research Council's National Survey of Health and Development (NSHD)/1946 birth cohort study. The greatest negative effect on later memory was seen in the participants who became obese at the youngest age (in their late 30s), said Dr Stefano Masi (University College London, UK) presenting the findings here at the European Society of Hypertension's European Society of Hypertension (ESH) 2015 Scientific Sessions.

While diabetes rate has increased by around 45% globally, it has jumped 123% in India between 1990 and 2013, a latest study has showed.

While diabetes rate has increased by around 45% globally, it has jumped 123% in India between 1990 and 2013, a latest study has showed.

Researchers find possible association between obesity and male breast cancer

Researchers find possible association between obesity and male breast cancer: The findings, published in the journal BMC Medicine and funded by the charity Yorkshire Cancer Research, suggest a link between female hormones produced in the fat cells of obese men and the growth of cancerous tumours.

Nuts May Reduce Risk Of Death From Any Cause, Study Finds - Forbes

Nuts May Reduce Risk Of Death From Any Cause, Study Finds - Forbes: Like several before it, a new study finds that eating a modest amount of nuts every day might significantly reduce our risk of death from any cause. And these include not only a reduced risk of death from heart disease, which has been the most-studied benefit of nuts, but also cancer, stroke, respiratory, and brain diseases. This is excellent news for nut lovers, but the researchers give a word of caution: Don’t completely go nuts, so to speak. There was an upper limit in the study, above which there was no further benefit for eating nuts. And while peanut butter didn’t offer any benefit (sadly), peanuts did, which suggests that although they’re not technically nuts (they’re legumes), they do have a right to continue masquerading as nuts

Peanuts lengthen your life? You’d be nuts to believe it | Tom Clarke on Science | Tom Clarke on Science

Peanuts lengthen your life? You’d be nuts to believe it | Tom Clarke on Science | Tom Clarke on Science: The research suggests eating as little as 2.5 grams of nuts each day (that’s about 1 nut) makes you less likely to die, and the effect gets stronger until you eat 15 g – about half a handful. But eating more nuts than that does not further decrease your risk of dying.

Nuts contain all sorts of healthy things like vitamins, anti-oxidants and fatty acids.

But if there was some magical life-extending nutrient exclusive to nuts, you might expect to see the life-preserving effect grow as you eat a little bit more than half a handful. In this study, it didn’t.

Live Longer: Eat Half Handful of Nuts Daily : Discovery News

Live Longer: Eat Half Handful of Nuts Daily : Discovery News: It‘s not often that a simple, doable thing comes along that’s also incredibly good for you, but I think this is it: eat a half a handful of nuts every day.

According to a new study out of the Netherlands, just 10 grams (about a third of an ounce) of nuts or peanuts (technically a legume) a day leads to a lower risk of death from respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, neurodegenerative disease, diabetes and cancer. There was no benefit to eating peanut butter.

Cesarean birth may raise baby’s risk of asthma, diabetes and obesity | Fox News

Cesarean birth may raise baby’s risk of asthma, diabetes and obesity | Fox News: Cesarean section may leave babies vulnerable to chronic health problems such as asthma, diabetes and obesity, a new analysis hints.

Much of the research included in the study cannot prove that C-section delivery causes medical issues later in life. But the link is strong enough that mothers should discuss the risk with their doctor or midwife when weighing whether to proceed with a C-section, particularly when a vaginal delivery may be possible, said lead study author Dr. Jan Blustein.

5 sleep problems nobody talks about | Fox News

5 sleep problems nobody talks about | Fox News: You drift off at night like a newborn baby yet can't recall the last time you woke up truly refreshed. It may not seem that weird: "People tend to assume that because our modern lives are so hectic, nobody feels rested," said Dr. Meir Kryger, a professor at the Yale School of Medicine.

But the reality is, you might have a sleep disorder and not even know it. There are a handful of problems that can cheat you out of quality slumber, leaving you more tired in the morning than you were when you went to bed. Find out what could be going on between your sheets and how to catch more restorative z's, starting tonight.

Childhood obesity: A threat to national security | TheHill

Childhood obesity: A threat to national security | TheHill: According to a recent Mission Readiness study, “Retreat is not an Option,” nearly 70 percent of 17-24 year olds in America are ineligible to join the armed forces, and the most prevalent reason is that potential recruits are overweight. Today, young Americans are now, on average, 20 pounds heavier than they were 45 years ago.
Major General Allen Batschelet, Commander of the Army Recruiting Command, recently called the U.S. obesity epidemic “a national security issue”, noting that by 2020, 50 percent of otherwise eligible individuals will not qualify for service due to their weight, leaving the military unable to meet recruitment goals.

Nutrition: Dietary prevention of obesity and cardiometabolic disease : Nature Reviews Endocrinology : Nature Publishing Group

Nutrition: Dietary prevention of obesity and cardiometabolic disease : Nature Reviews Endocrinology : Nature Publishing Group: A new study suggests that an energy-dense dietary pattern that is high in saturated fat and low in fibre is associated with cardiovascular risk factors, but not incident cardiovascular disease, among people with severe obesity, which highlights the need for obesity prevention. Analysis of dietary patterns can bolster the evidence base for prevention-oriented dietary recommendations.

Wearable technology may improve sleep, endurance and chronic pain | Fox News

Wearable technology may improve sleep, endurance and chronic pain | Fox News: Participants wore the treated devices anywhere from 20 minutes to overnight, and again— this time through their own analysis— Erickson noted statistically significant differences in thermal imaging and temperature with the various materials.

“We’re ultimately composed of atoms,” Erickson said. “The electromagnetic environment can have a physiological effect on the body.”

None of the participants in either study reported any adverse side effects from the devices, nor did they feel the electromagnetic currents being generated through the material.

Immunotherapy shows promise in fighting cancer - CNN.com

Immunotherapy shows promise in fighting cancer - CNN.com: An international study found that a combination of two drugs that helped allow the immune system to fight the cancer -- ipilimumab and nivolumab -- stopped the deadly skin cancer melanoma from advancing for nearly a year in 58% of the cases.

5 really simple new rules for weight loss | Fox News

5 really simple new rules for weight loss | Fox News: The news is bloated with information on weight loss—but as it turns out, there are some simple key rules to keep in mind. Researchers at Tufts University looked at more than 16 years of data from 120,000 men and women who were included in three long-term studies.

According to their results, which were published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, these are the things that might help you drop pounds for good, and keep them off:

Maternal obesity linked to reduced immunity in newborns that may last a lifetime - Medical News Today

Maternal obesity linked to reduced immunity in newborns that may last a lifetime - Medical News Today: aternal obesity raises the risk of a number of health conditions for offspring that can persist well into adulthood, including heart disease and asthma. Now, a new study reveals why this may be; maternal obesity weakens an infant's immune system at the time of birth, increasing their susceptibility to illness

Drug-resistant 'superbug' strain of typhoid spreads worldwide | Reuters

Drug-resistant 'superbug' strain of typhoid spreads worldwide | Reuters: An antibiotic-resistant "superbug" strain of typhoid fever has spread globally, driven by a single family of the bacteria, called H58, according to the findings of a large international study.

The research, involving some 74 scientists in almost two dozen countries, is one of the most comprehensive sets of genetic data on a human infectious agent and paints a worrying scene of an "ever-increasing public health threat", they said.

Caffeine During Pregnancy Nearly Doubles Childhood Obesity Risk

Caffeine During Pregnancy Nearly Doubles Childhood Obesity Risk: Recent research suggests that they might want to at least consider giving up coffee for those nine months. A study published last month in the International Journal of Obesity found that children born to mothers who drank caffeine-laden drinks during pregnancy were 89 percent more likely to be obese, compared to kids of moms who abstained.

American doctor cured of Ebola finds the virus in eye - CNN.com

American doctor cured of Ebola finds the virus in eye - CNN.com: American doctor Ian Crozier was treated for Ebola in Atlanta last year and declared free of the virus in his blood. But he had no way of knowing it still lurked in his eye.

Drug derived from Caribbean reefs may treat psoriasis, MS

Drug derived from Caribbean reefs may treat psoriasis, MS | Fox News: A biotechnology company developing an unusual drug—derived from the venom of a sea anemone to treat autoimmune diseases such as psoriasis and multiple sclerosis—reported encouraging results from a phase 1 clinical trial.

The Skinny On Weight Loss: 7 Things No One Tells You About Losing Weight

The Skinny On Weight Loss: 7 Things No One Tells You About Losing Weight: When it comes to weight loss, the formula is simple: diet and exercise. However, eating less and exercising more doesn’t necessarily translate to weight loss. Weight doesn’t actually tell you about your body’s composition, nor the deposits of hidden fat, which leaves dieters putting on the pounds they once lost.

Night owls more likely to develop diabetes - Telegraph

Night owls more likely to develop diabetes - Telegraph: Night owls are more likely to develop diabetes than early risers, even when they get the same amount of sleep, a new study suggests.


Researchers examined the difference between night and morning chronotypes, or a person's natural sleep-wake cycle.


Staying awake later at night is likely to cause sleep loss, poor sleep quality, and eating at inappropriate times, which might eventually lead to metabolic change.

Medieval remedy to treat eye infections found to kill MRSA superbug | Fox News

Medieval remedy to treat eye infections found to kill MRSA superbug | Fox News: Researchers in Britain and the U.S. have found that a medieval concoction meant to treat eye infections also has the ability to kill the MRSA superbug.

The Daily Telegraph reported that the recipe, which dates from the 10th century, calls for two species of Allium -- a scientific type that includes garlic, onion, and leek -- as well as wine and oxgall, or bile from the stomach of a cow.






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The paper reports that the recipe specifically calls for the mixture to be brewed in a brass vessel, purified through a strainer, and left to sit for nine days before use.

Eat right in your 20s to prevent cancer in your 50s

Eat right in your 20s to prevent cancer in your 50s: Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the US and many of these deaths are largely preventable. Smoking cessation, maintaining a healthy body weight, eating balanced nutrition and physical activity are the most important things that we can do to reduce our chances of developing and dying from cancer. From a molecular biology point of view, cancers are a consequence of cumulative genetic mutations in cells that typically take years to accrue. In other words, to reduce your risk of cancer in your 50s and 60s, you need to take action in your 20s. Think of it as an investment in your retirement portfolio.

New fast food retaurants were banned in South L.A. Obesity rates rose dramatically

via the Los Angeles Times, which wrote this excellent story

Here's an interesting look by the Rand Corp. (via the Los Angeles Times, which wrote this excellent story) at what happened when L.A. restricted the number of stand-alone fast food restaurants in South L.A.

Nothing. Well, nothing good, if you're interested in public health.

From 2007 to 2012, Rand found, the proportion of overweight and obese people increased across L.A. county, but rose significantly more in the area covered by the ban on new fast food outlets. About 700,000 people, many of them African American, live in those neighborhoods.



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Fasting for your health: Harmful or helpful?

Fasting for your health: Harmful or helpful? | Fox News: Depriving yourself of something you want is difficult enough, but fasting is more than simple self-denial: It goes against your physical needs and a lifetime of habits and mores. This self-denial is one reason why fasting is used in many of the world’s religions, but there is evidence that abstaining from food, at least temporarily, can bring a wealth of health benefits too

Diet soda could be linked to bulging bellies in older adults - NY Daily News

Diet soda could be linked to bulging bellies in older adults - NY Daily News: Regularly drinking diet soda could impact waist size, say the authors of a study linking calorie-free colas to greater abdominal obesity in adults 65 years of age and older.

The study, which was published in the Journal of American Geriatrics, is among the first to focus on the effect of artificial sweeteners in an aging population.

Daily weigh-ins may encourage weight loss | Fox News

Daily weigh-ins may encourage weight loss | Fox News: Getting on the scale every day may boost enthusiasm for healthy behaviors and lead to greater weight loss, according to a new U.S. study.

Obese and overweight people who weighed themselves daily lost more weight than those who weighed-in less often, likely because the daily weighers made better food and exercise choices, researchers say.






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“It might be that daily weighing triggers an understanding of what people were eating and how it was affecting their weight,” said lead author Dori Steinberg, a nutritionist and researcher with the Duke Global Health Institute at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. “So they’re more likely to reduce portions, eat enough vegetables or use a pedometer.”

Large breakfast, small dinner tied to better diabetes blood sugar — Health — Bangor Daily News — BDN Maine

Large breakfast, small dinner tied to better diabetes blood sugar — Health — Bangor Daily News — BDN Maine: Big breakfasts and small dinners might be a healthier way to eat for people with type 2 diabetes, according to a small new study....

Peanuts may lower risk of death from heart disease

Peanuts may lower risk of death from heart disease | Fox News: Peanuts may reduce the risk of death from heart disease, a large study found, suggesting that the health benefits of this low-cost nut may be similar to pricier options like almonds and pistachios.

While previous studies have linked nut consumption to a lower risk of heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure, the earlier research focused mostly on wealthier white people in the U.S. and Europe. This study, with a more ethnically and economically diverse population in the U.S. and China, suggests that nuts can benefit people from a wide variety of backgrounds.

Olive oil may prevent cancer, study finds

Olive oil may prevent cancer, study finds | Fox News: Olive oil, a staple of the Mediterranean diet and long hailed as a cardiovascular health enhancer, is now showing promise as a cancer preventive. That’s the exciting news from a recently published study in the scientific journal Molecular & Cellular Oncology.

The study, “(-)-Oleocanthal rapidly and selectively induces cancer cell death via lysosomal membrane permeabilization (LMP)” showed that an antioxidant compound in olive oil called oleocanthal kills cancer cells rapidly – in as little as thirty minutes. News of this exciting finding has spread rapidly throughout the international medical and scientific communities.

A Common Vitamin Deficiency May Raise Your Diabetes Risk More Than Obesity - Yahoo News

A Common Vitamin Deficiency May Raise Your Diabetes Risk More Than Obesity - Yahoo News: Lose weight: It's the go-to recommendation for preventing diabetes.





But according to new research published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, it may not be enough. Vitamin D deficiency also appears to increase your risk of Type 2 diabetes -- no matter your weight.

UCSD Study Finds Root Cause of Type 2 Diabetes | NBC 7 San Diego

UCSD Study Finds Root Cause of Type 2 Diabetes | NBC 7 San Diego: Researchers at the University of California, San Diego, believe they have discovered the "root cause" of Type 2 diabetes — a molecular link between obesity and diabetes that may lead to new treatment.

Inflammation that results from obesity leads to insulin resistance, the first step in developing Type 2 diabetes, the study found.

What’s inflammation? How to decrease your disease risk | Fox News

What’s inflammation? How to decrease your disease risk | Fox News: The bad kind of inflammation is silent and you may never know you have it, even after the damage has been done. It’s called chronic or low-grade inflammation, and some experts say it plays a part in every condition from obesity to depression to cancer.

Kids with type 1 diabetes at risk for mental health problems | Reuters

Kids with type 1 diabetes at risk for mental health problems | Reuters: In a new Swedish study, kids diagnosed with type 1 diabetes were more likely than their healthy siblings to develop a psychiatric disorder or to attempt suicide.

“We suspected that we would find higher risk of common psychiatric disorders such as depression or anxiety, as observed among adults with diabetes,” said lead author Agnieszka Butwicka of the Department of Medical Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm.

Long-term multivitamin-mineral may decrease women's risk of dying from heart disease | Fox News

Long-term multivitamin-mineral may decrease women's risk of dying from heart disease | Fox News: Despite research suggesting that multivitamins do little for reasonably well-fed Americans, the question is not settled say researchers from the National Institutes of Health.

A new analysis of deaths from heart disease over more than 20 years finds that women who took multivitamin-mineral supplements for three years or more were significantly less likely to die.






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The authors urge caution because the benefit was not seen among men using the supplements long-term, among women taking them for less than three years or in anyone taking just multivitamins without minerals.

Even light activity may help the hearts of older people

Even light activity may help the hearts of older people | Fox News: For older people who have some trouble getting around, even light activity like household chores may be better for the heart than no activity, according to a new U.S. study.

Researchers profiled seniors' risk of heart disease complications - including heart attack - over a 10-year period and found their risk rose along with the amount of time they were inactive each day. Conversely, the more active time they had - regardless of intensity - the lower their risk.

Why Do Women With Type 1 Diabetes Die More Often Than Diabetic Men?

Why Do Women With Type 1 Diabetes Die More Often Than Diabetic Men?: A new study published in the Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology has found that women with type 1 diabetes have a 37% increased chance of death than men with the same condition. The study, which analyzed 26 diabetes studies dating back to 1965, also found that the women had more than double the risk of dying from heart disease that the men did.

Ending the multivitamin debate: Why taking one may actually save your life | Fox News

Ending the multivitamin debate: Why taking one may actually save your life | Fox News: Numerous studies in recent years have suggested that vitamins and supplements have no beneficial effect on your health. Some researchers have gone as far as to warn that popping them may be harmful.

But the fact is that most of us cannot get the vitamins and minerals we need from food alone, and multivitamins are vital to bridging that gap. According to a study published in the January 2015 edition of the Journal of the American College of Nutrition, roughly 40 percent of adults are deficient in vitamin A, C, D, E, calcium and magnesium. These findings suggest many people may not even have the nutrient levels they need to stave off disease— let alone thrive and live in optimal health. As I see it, everyone needs a multivitamin for disease prevention, and new research agrees.

Multivitamins: The Case For Taking One A Day : The Salt : NPR

Multivitamins: The Case For Taking One A Day : The Salt : NPR: In an ideal world, we'd all be eating copious amounts of nutrient-dense foods such as fruits and vegetables — and getting all the essential vitamins and nutrients our bodies need for optimal health.

But, as a nation, we're far from that healthful eating ideal.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Americans, on average, only eat about one fruit and one or two vegetables on a typical day. This helps explain why millions of people fall short of the recommended intakes of some vitamins and minerals.

This Is the No. 1 Driver of Diabetes and Obesity | TIME

This Is the No. 1 Driver of Diabetes and Obesity | TIME: In the report, published Thursday in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings, a team of researchers performed a literature review to determine whether certain ingredients are much more dangerous than others when it comes to diabetes, and to challenge the idea that all calories are equal. To do so, they looked at the effects of carbohydrates from similar calories. They compared starch, pure glucose and lactose to added sugars like sucrose (table sugar) and fructose, which occurs naturally in fruit but which we mostly consume as a sweetener, such a with high-fructose corn syrup, added to food and drinks).

Best foods to lower inflammation

Best foods to lower inflammation | Fox News: Ginger, nuts, fatty fish and whole grains are just some of the many foods that have been touted to have anti-inflammatory properties. But do they work?

It turns out that experts agree that eating a diet rich in such foods may in fact help lower the levels of inflammation in the body. But they stress that adding or increasing the consumption of any one food is likely not going to have a profound effect on one's health.

Life expectancy for type 1 diabetes may be improving

Life expectancy for type 1 diabetes may be improving | Fox News: On average, people with type 1 diabetes die 11 to 13 years earlier than people without the condition, according to a new study from Scotland.

While the news may be disheartening for people with type 1 diabetes, the study’s senior researcher said the new results are more encouraging than previous estimates that found larger gaps in life expectancies.






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An important message is that the difference in life expectancy is narrowing, said Dr. Helen Colhoun of the University of Dundee School of Medicine in Scotland.

“It’s not zero,” she said. “The goal is to get it to zero.”

New technology cutting hospital time for premature babies

New technology cutting hospital time for premature babies | Fox News: Every year, one out of every nine babies in the U.S. is born premature and can spend weeks in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Now new technology is helping preemies grow faster – and sending them home sooner.

The Pea Pod is a medical device designed to measure the body composition of premature infants. The baby is placed in a heated chamber that looks like a small MRI machine for approximately three minutes. Using a special air displacement method, the machine senses change in pressure and can determine the percentage of body weight that is fat and the percentage that is lean body mass. With this information health care workers can then personalize the baby’s nutritional supplements to help with appropriate weight gain.

Fatty acids in fish may shield brain from mercury damage

Fatty acids in fish may shield brain from mercury damage: New findings from research in the Seychelles provide further evidence that the benefits of fish consumption on prenatal development may offset the risks associated with mercury exposure. In fact, the new study, which appears today in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, suggests that the nutrients found in fish have properties that protect the brain from the potential toxic effects of the chemical.

Feeling Fat Is a Self-Fulfilling Prophecy -- Science of Us

Feeling Fat Is a Self-Fulfilling Prophecy -- Science of Us: Self-perception can sometimes work as a kind of self-fulfilling prophecy, according to an upcoming paper in Psychological Science: Namely, believing that you are fat may result in actually becoming fat. Sixteen-year-olds who were at a normal weight but misperceived themselves to be overweight had a 40 percent greater risk of becoming obese before they turned 30, reports Angelina R. Sutin of the Florida State University College of Medicine. (The paper isn’t online yet, but Science of Us got an advance copy.)

5 ways to keep weight off for good

5 ways to keep weight off for good | Fox News: Feel like you are always trying to lose some weight? Here are some tips that will help you shed unwanted weight and keep it off for good.

Focus on lasting changes:






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If crash diets work at all, they only do for the short term. For lasting weight loss, adopt healthy eating and lifestyle habits that you enjoy as a way of life. If you are starting a diet now aim to lose about 1-2 pounds per week and use the experience to discover what works best.

Depression And Obesity Go Hand In Hand [Video]

Depression And Obesity Go Hand In Hand [Video]: Depression and obesity go hand in hand, according to research performed by United States health officials. The U.S. National Center for Health (NCHS) conducted a study entitled Depression and Obesity in the U.S. Adult Household Population, 2005–2010.


Researchers found a link between depression and obesity. Both are associated with many health risks, which include diabetes and cardiovascular disease. In addition, studies have also shown increased rates of obesity in individuals with depression. However, the relationship between the two maladies may vary by sex.

Binge drinking kills thousands, new study says |

Binge drinking kills thousands, new study says | Fox News: A study released January 8 by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in Atlanta, reports that every day, six persons, mostly men, die in the United States due to alcohol poisoning. These deaths are directly related to binge drinking, the episodic consumption of large quantities of alcoholic beverages. The weekend bender, the three-day party, the endless spring break, all can result in a predictable rate of deaths, totaling an average of 2,220 per year.

Why stress eating doesn't work

Why stress eating doesn't work | Fox News: In case you needed more scientifically-proven research that bad food doesn't actually make you feel good, a brand-new study published in the American Psychological Association's Journal of Experimental Psychology: Animal Learning and Cognition just disproved the whole idea behind stress-eating.

A few months ago, a study came out debunking the concept of “comfort food.” Because you’re smart—and because you’ve ended a bad day with a bunch of Ben & Jerry’s before—it probably came as no surprise that so-called comfort food provides little comfort.

6 foods to boost your immune system | Fox News

6 foods to boost your immune system | Fox News: Your immune system plays a key role in overall health and wellness. Unfortunately, your immune health can be compromised by destructive free radicals and oxidative stress from environmental and lifestyle factors. Eating foods rich in immune-boosting nutrients is essential to supporting your overall health. To help keep your immune system strong, include these immune boosting foods in you diet.

Long-Term Weight Loss and Breakfast in Subjects in the National Weight Control Registry - Wyatt - 2012 - Obesity Research - Wiley Online Library

Long-Term Weight Loss and Breakfast in Subjects in the National Weight Control Registry - Wyatt - 2012 - Obesity Research - Wiley Online Library: Results: A large proportion of NWCR subjects (2313 or 78%) reported regularly eating breakfast every day of the week. Only 114 subjects (4%) reported never eating breakfast. There was no difference in reported energy intake between breakfast eaters and non-eaters, but breakfast eaters reported slightly more physical activity than non-breakfast eaters (p = 0.05).


Discussion: Eating breakfast is a characteristic common to successful weight loss maintainers and may be a factor in their success.

Alcohol poisoning kills 6 a day, mostly middle-aged men, CDC says | Fox News

Alcohol poisoning kills 6 a day, mostly middle-aged men, CDC says | Fox News: To the surprise of even health officials, it turns out that most deaths from drinking too much involve middle-aged adults - not teens or college kids.

A report Tuesday from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found six Americans die each day from alcohol poisoning. CDC officials said three-quarters of those deaths are adults ages 35 to 64, and most are men. CDC officials said they thought more would be younger.

Sugar Is Making Us Really Sick

Sugar Is Making Us Really Sick: Dr. Robert Lustig has studied childhood obesity for 16 years and cross-analyzed numerous studies to come to a not-so-sweet conclusion: Sugar should be thought of along the same lines as tobacco, cocaine, or alcohol, he told the Guardian in August. Now Lustig is a member of a 12-scientist team working on SugarScience, a University of California-San Francisco initiative that hopes to showcase reputable studies on added sugars and how they impact health, a UCSF news article reports.

1 in 3 People With Type 1 Diabetes Still Produce Insulin, Study Says

1 in 3 People With Type 1 Diabetes Still Produce Insulin, Study Says: Although it's widely accepted that people with type 1 diabetes produce no insulin, a new study suggests otherwise: Roughly one-third produce the hormone long after they are diagnosed.

Residual insulin production can last for more than four decades, researchers reported recently in the journal Diabetes Care. Their findings could help avoid the misdiagnosis of type 1 diabetes as the more common type 2 diabetes and improve treatments for blood sugar control, they suggested.