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.