Something's fishy about new NIST food standard
...ental researchers assure that measurements of both healthful ingredients and contaminants in fish and similar foods are accurate. Laboratories can validate their analytical methods and instrument performance by using them to analyze the SRM and comparing their results to the NIST values. This is the first NIST...Finding the hole in the defenses of cavity-creating microbes
...f bacteria gathers, it becomes tough for saliva, a healthful substance that bathes the teeth in nutrients and fights cavities, to reach and cleanse the teeth. "Within an hour after you eat, you can run your tongue over your teeth and feel a sort of film. That's plaque really, a community of bacteria making t...Cinnamon may help to alleviate diabetes says UCSB researcher
...he potential to prevent or overcome diabetes." The healthful effects of cinnamon on mice with diabetes are being studied in a joint project at the UCSB and the Sansum Diabetes Research Institute in Santa Barbara. The researchers have been studying the effects of cinnamon on obese mice, which have been fed wate...Academy Harbor Consortium releases letter on mercury to President Bush
...And as that happens, we are all freed to return to healthful consumption of fish protein from our Harbor and all other surface waters. What led us to that conclusion? Our studies indicate that a serious effort by the U.S. and by the world community to minimize mercury emissions from coal combustion, the...Highlights of the November 2003 Journal of the American Dietetic Association
...ding. "Remember, good nutrition depends on overall healthful eating and physical activity, not on the use of dietary supplements."...Edible food wraps can keep kids' sandwiches fresh and the environment cleaner
...tect meat in home freezers. And they also add to a healthful diet because each wrap is equal to a serving of a fruit or a vegetable. "Another advantage of these wraps," she explains, "is that they can provide a glaze or a sauce for cooking. You can use a tomato or ketchup-flavored wrap to hamburgers when you f...High-risk women welcome genetic testing for breast cancer gene
...es the decision to pursue genetic testing may be a healthful and constructive way to cope with the threat of cancer." The study by Coyne and his colleagues has recently been published in American Journal of Medical Genetics. Although most breast cancer is not caused by abnormalities in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gen...American Dietetic Association urges Congress to increase the role of nutrition education in schools
...better chance to learn about nutrition and develop healthful eating habits for a lifetime, according to testimo... evaluated and complements the ability to select a healthful diet with foods that are served in the school nutrition programs. "Clearly children, parents and tea...New broccoli compound appears promising against breast cancer
...says. Consumers are still urged to continue eating healthful amounts of fruits and vegetables and to reduce their exposure to cancer risk factors, such as smoking, the researcher says. Kosmeder conducted his oxomate studies as part of a research team headed by John M. Pezzuto, Ph.D., head of the department of...Three studies released this week shed new light on eating nuts for good health
...isk. In addition, almonds pack plenty of protein, healthful monounsaturated fat, dietary fiber, calcium and zi...hown that eating a handful of almonds as part of a healthful lifestyle may lower "bad" cholesterol levels and help reduce the risk of heart disease. And, almonds...Aborigine study suggests body mass index guidelines should be lower to block diabetes
...mmunity might want to revise the recommended upper healthful limit downward, especially among such groups as American and Canadian Indians, Pacific Islanders, Africans and U.S. blacks and many indigenous people, who all appear to be at increased risk," Daniel said. "We believe programs to reduce the risks of d...Compound identified in grapes may fight cancer and diabetes
...to laboratory studies of cells, could lead to more healthful varieties of grapes and the design of better drugs to fight cancer and diabetes, two of the major medical problems in this country, says Rimando. However, she cautions that studies will be needed in both animals and humans to evaluate the potential h...Happy 80th birthday, vitamin E!
...tocopherol form of vitamin E daily, and emphasizes healthful natural sources such as whole foods. Alpha-tocopherol is the form of vitamin E that the body prefers and uses best. Though 15 milligrams doesnt sound like a lot, most Americans are getting only about half that amount. A new analysis provides surpr...Black raspberries a potentially powerful agent in fight against colon cancer
...compounds give certain foods a healthful edge. Black raspberries are rich in several substances thought to have cancer-preventing properties, said Gary Stoner, a study co-author and a professor of public health at Ohio State ...More good news on the health benefits of almonds
...te: Eating a handful of almonds a day as part of a healthful lifestyle may lower "bad" cholesterol levels and h... deciliter by eating almonds as part of an overall healthful diet and may lower their risk of developing heart disease by 10 percent. Another clinical trial co...Biological evidence can persuade people to change unhealthy habits
...we continue to improve our ability to promote more healthful behavior. To be effective, this work should be bas...ctioning may increase motivation to engage in more healthful behaviors, appropriate treatment may be necessary for lasting behavior change. However, conclusions ...Experimental Biology 2002, Translating the Genome
...ences offers sessions on specific foods (nuts in a healthful diet for example) and vitamins, minerals, sugars, fats and other nutrients and micronutrients. It also focuses on topics such as fetal origins of adult disease; human milk and lactation, maternal and infant nutrition; aging and chronic disease; diet...UC Davis' first cloned calf born, succumbs three days later
... animal agriculture, ultimately for producing more healthful meat and milk products." The brown and white Hereford calf was delivered by Caesarean section Aug. 15 at the UC Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital. It was part of a research project conducted by Anderson and doctoral candidate Cynthia Batchel...Dietary approaches to stop hypertension diet reduces cholesterol and long-term cardiovascular risk
... required to adopt a diet with twice the volume of healthful food in the typical American diet could be prohibitive, whereas "those who make small, incremental changes in their diet over time have the highest probability of success."......re foods that can deliver extra nutrients or other healthful ingredients. Since antiquity, as many soldiers have died from disease as have perished in combat. The NRC report suggests that edible vaccines, which are currently being developed, could also be used by soldiers in the field to fend off common ailmen...