http://www.medindia.net/healthnews/Atkins-Diet-news.asp Medindia largest health website in india. en-us Copyright 2012. All Rights Reserved. Fri, 25 May 2012 04:23:40 GMT http://www.medindia.net/news/miracle-diet-of-reverse-engineering-epilepsy-101717-1.htm Neurologists have known for long that a diet high in fat and exceedingly low in carbohydrates can lessen epileptic seizures, which resist drug therapy. But how the diet worked, and why, was a mystery-so much so that in 2010, The New York Times Magazine called it "Epilepsy's Big, Fat Miracle." Now, researchers at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Harvard Medical School have proposed an answer, linking resistance to seizures to a protein that modifies cellular metabolism in the brain. The research, ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/miracle-diet-of-reverse-engineering-epilepsy-101717-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/weight-loss-may-improve-sleep-disordered-breathing-in-obese-kids-101691-1.htm A new study has confirmed links between sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) and obesity. The study further adds that weight loss helps to improve both metabolic parameters and SDB in obese children. "SDB is highly prevalent in childhood obesity, and may be a risk factor for the metabolic syndrome. In our population of 224 obese children and adolescents, 30% had SDB, which was significantly correlated with metabolic parameters, including aspartate aminotransferase (ASAT), alanine aminotransferase ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/weight-loss-may-improve-sleep-disordered-breathing-in-obese-kids-101691-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/married-men-often-indulge-in-junk-food-diet-away-from-home-101683-1.htm Forcing husbands to eat a healthy diet at home may not prevent them from putting on excess weight after a new study found that married men often indulge in junk food when away from home. The study was carried out by researchers at University of Michigan School of Public Health who found that wives often decide the diets without any consultation with their husbands who often go ahead with it just to keep the peace at home. However once they are out of the house, they often eat loads of junk food, thus negating the diet....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/married-men-often-indulge-in-junk-food-diet-away-from-home-101683-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/findings-on-new-brain-cells-could-spell-success-for-your-weight-loss-plans-101620-1.htm A novel study reveals new nerve cells formed in a particular part of the brain could hold significant sway over how much you eat and consequently how much you weigh. Study leader Seth Blackshaw, Ph.D., an associate professor in the Solomon H. Snyder Department of Neuroscience at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine said that the idea that the brain is still forming neurons even in the adulthood has become well-established over the past several decades. However, researchers had ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/findings-on-new-brain-cells-could-spell-success-for-your-weight-loss-plans-101620-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Health-Dads-Healthy-Kids-A-Weight-Loss-Model-to-Avoid-Obesity-for-Healthy-Lifestyle-101592-1.htm Australian researchers attempted to identify behavioral mediators of weight loss among fathers who took part in the b'Healthy Dad Healthy Kid' study and to assess the efficacy of an interventional program targeting obese men and children. /bObesity is a universal problem, but it seems to affect more men than women, because the former are more reluctant to seek advice, or enroll in clinical trials, for weight-related issues. As a result there have been very limited attempts at developing and ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Health-Dads-Healthy-Kids-A-Weight-Loss-Model-to-Avoid-Obesity-for-Healthy-Lifestyle-101592-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/weight-management-with-diet-can-reduce-complications-during-pregnancy-101420-1.htm Following a healthy calorie controlled diet during pregnancy is safe for women who are overweight and obese. Reducing weight can help lower the risk of serious complications such as pre-eclampsia, diabetes and premature birth, according to a study published on BMJ. In the UK, more than half the women of reproductive age are overweight or obese, and across Europe and the US, up to 40% of women gain more than the recommended weight in pregnancy. Excessive weight gain during pregnancy ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/weight-management-with-diet-can-reduce-complications-during-pregnancy-101420-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/influence-of-diet-and-toxins-in-autism-epidemic-101357-1.htm Autism is a disorder of the neural development that is characterized by the disturbed social communication and interaction. There is a repetitive and restricted behavior. bDiet plays a role in autism and care should be taken to make food choices. /b According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 out of every 88 children has autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This is a serious concern. Renee Dufault et al conducted a study to find out the influence of diet on autism....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/influence-of-diet-and-toxins-in-autism-epidemic-101357-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/hot-sauce-ingredient-could-play-role-in-future-weight-loss-surgery-101227-1.htm A new research has found that the ingredient that gives hot sauce its heat could become an alternative for weight-loss surgery in future. Researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) investigated whether two surgeries called vagal de-afferentation- which uses capsaicin, the component responsible for the chili pepper's burning sensation-and vagatomy can achieve weight loss and reduce the risk of obesity-related diseases with fewer side effects when compared to today's bariatric surgical options....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/hot-sauce-ingredient-could-play-role-in-future-weight-loss-surgery-101227-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/diabetics-may-benefit-from-high-fat-diet-101225-1.htm People suffering from type 2 diabetes may benefit from food with lot of fat and few carbohydrates, as it could have a better effect on blood sugar levels and blood lipids, reveals a new study. Food with a lot of fat and few carbohydrates could have a better effect on blood sugar levels and blood lipids for people with Type 2 diabetes, a new study has revealed. The finding from the Linkoping University comes as a surprise as diabetic patients are usually advised to keep a low-fat diet. The ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/diabetics-may-benefit-from-high-fat-diet-101225-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/fda-panel-approves-new-drug-for-weight-loss-101162-1.htm The US Food and Drug Administration has been urged by a panel of experts to approve Lorcaserin, a new weight loss drug, developed by Arena Pharmaceuticals. The committee voted 18-4 in favor of the drug, which works to control the appetite through receptors in the brain, after trial data showed it helped nearly half of patients studied lose up to five percent of their body weight. The drug was rejected in 2010 by the Endocrinologic and Metabolic Drugs Advisory Committee, which advises the ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/fda-panel-approves-new-drug-for-weight-loss-101162-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/weight-loss-could-get-a-hand-with-testosterone-injections-101133-1.htm Older men who are obese with low testosterone levels can shed weight by taking supplements of the male hormone, according to the findings of a study released on Wednesday. In a test group of 115 testosterone-deficient men with a mean age of 61, hormone injections over five years yielded an average weight loss of 16 kilograms (35 pounds), said the study presented to the European Congress on Ovesity in Lyon, France. The mean waist circumference fell from 107 centimeters (42 inches) to 98 cm (38....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/weight-loss-could-get-a-hand-with-testosterone-injections-101133-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/grapefruit-flavonoid-insulin-combo-in-a-western-type-diet-does-not-improve-gut-health-101004-1.htm A diet abundant in whole-grain cereals, vegetables and fruits has health promoting effects, which the nutritionists believe to be due to many factors, such as phytochemicals or fiber-polyphenolic complexes, working together. On the other hand, a Western-type diet includes foods such as French fries, processed red meats, high-fat dairy products and refined grains and sweets that contain high amounts of saturated fat, cholesterol and protein or easily absorbable carbohydrates. This dietary pattern ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/grapefruit-flavonoid-insulin-combo-in-a-western-type-diet-does-not-improve-gut-health-101004-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/gut-flora-decides-how-a-body-reacts-to-high-fat-diet-100771-1.htm A new study has found that the composition of gut flora may be responsible for the different ways that people's bodies react to high fat diet. According to Remy Burcelin and Matteo Serino, researchers from the Inserm unit 1048 "Institute of Metabolic and cardiovascular diseases (I2MC)", the composition of the gut flora seems to determine the way in which the body develops certain metabolic disorders such as diabetes, regardless of any genetic modification, gender, age or specific diet. t is ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/gut-flora-decides-how-a-body-reacts-to-high-fat-diet-100771-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/diet-similar-to-that-of-villagers-in-sicily-may-help-people-live-up-to-100-years-100651-1.htm A Mediterranean style diet followed by villagers from a remote area of Sicily may help people lead a healthy life and live up to 100 years or more. According to the research, we should all eat a healthy "Mediterranean-style" diet, slashing levels of saturated fat and consuming high amounts of fruits and vegetables. The diet could add decades to lifespans and protect against heart disease and stroke as well as a number of other chronic diseases including cancer and dementia. Scientists ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/diet-similar-to-that-of-villagers-in-sicily-may-help-people-live-up-to-100-years-100651-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/diet-with-vitamin-e-poses-as-barrier-against-many-cancers-100534-1.htm Vitamin E in two forms, gamma and delta-tocopherols found in soybean, canola and corn oils and in nuts do prevent colon, lung, breast and prostate cancers, states new study. The question of whether vitamin E prevents or promotes cancer has been widely debated in scientific journals and in the news media. "There are studies suggesting that vitamin E actually increases the risk of cancer and decreases bone density," said Chung S. Yang, director of the Center for Cancer Prevention Research, ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/diet-with-vitamin-e-poses-as-barrier-against-many-cancers-100534-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/parents-knowledge-of-diet-choice-does-not-prevent-child-obesity-100493-1.htm While parents of healthy and overweight preschoolers are usually mindful of dietary risk factors that aggravate childhood obesity, it's still inadequate to effect meaningful weight change, claims a new study. According to the study, conducted by the Johns Hopkins Children's Center and All Children's Hospital in Florida n 150 families of preschoolers, paediatricians should help parents with specific and tailored guidance on how to apply their knowledge in daily practice. The study also illuminates ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/parents-knowledge-of-diet-choice-does-not-prevent-child-obesity-100493-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/traditional-beans-and-rice-diet-helps-to-control-type-2-diabetes-study-100344-1.htm bBeans and rice, the classic food combo in many parts of the world, can reduce postprandial glycemic elevations in people with type 2 diabetes, according to an American study published in the Nutrition journal./b Diet and lifestyle changes are very important interventions to prevent and control type 2 diabetes. Beans are high in protein, omega-3 fatty acids and anti-oxidants, and low in fat. They are also good sources of iron, folate, magnesium and zinc. Earlier studies found ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/traditional-beans-and-rice-diet-helps-to-control-type-2-diabetes-study-100344-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/parents-must-not-restrict-diet-in-kids-100339-1.htm What methods work and what do not when parents seek to teach their offspring how to eat healthy have been revealed by a Norwegian nutritionist. Obesity among children has long been a rising problem in large parts of the world. Parents play a crucial role in shaping good childhood eating habits, according to new research from the University of Stavanger. Providing youngsters with fruit and vegetables, involving them in buying and cooking healthy food, and encouraging them to eat it are key ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/parents-must-not-restrict-diet-in-kids-100339-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/new-diet-craze-grips-florida-brides-100207-1.htm Brides in Florida are following a new craze that promises a rapid weight loss sustaining on just fat, protein and water that is transported directly to the stomach through a nose drip. The bizarre way of losing weight is already popular in Italy and Spain and people following the practice may lose as much as 20lbs in just 10 days. The KE diet works by transporting fats, water and protein directly to the stomach, providing a maximum of 800 calories a day. The body loses weight by burning off the ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/new-diet-craze-grips-florida-brides-100207-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/gorilla-diet-may-provide-protection-against-cancer-100200-1.htm A new study has suggested that following an oestrogen rich diet similar to that of gorillas or colobus monkeys may help reduce the risk of certain cancers though over indulgence may result in reproductive problems. Phyto-oestrogens are plant chemicals that function like the female sex hormone. In foods like soy and red clover they may protect us from oestrogen-dependent cancers - a group that includes breast and colorectal cancers, New Scientist reported. Quite often, the potential health ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/gorilla-diet-may-provide-protection-against-cancer-100200-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/some-gene-mutations-can-be-corrected-by-diet-99979-1.htm Some unhealthy gene mutations can be corrected with diet, according to scientists. The new research report appears in the April 2012 issue of the journal IGENETICS/I (A HREF="http:www.genetics.org/"http:www.genetics.org//A). Researchers from the University of California, Berkeley, determined variations and responses to vitamin treatment in the human cystathionine beta synthase gene, which when defective, causes the disease homocystinuria, an inherited metabolic disorder sometimes treatable with vitamin B6....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/some-gene-mutations-can-be-corrected-by-diet-99979-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/high-fat-diet-destroys-arteries-early-99974-1.htm A high fat diet can destroy your arteries earlier than what was previously expected. It has also been identified as one of the primary causative factors of high blood pressure (BP). Marie Billaud and colleagues, from the University of Virginia School of Medicine, initiated a study in mice and the results have been reported in the iJournal of Cardiovascular Translational Research./i As an individual grows older, the internal wall of the large intestine becomes thinner and increasingly ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/high-fat-diet-destroys-arteries-early-99974-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/successful-weight-loss-strategies-for-obese-adults-99921-1.htm Eating less fat and exercising more are some of the most effective paths to weight loss success, say researchers. "Despite popular perception that obese people are unable to lose weight, a substantial number of obese participants in our study did report successful weight loss, suggesting that some obese U.S. adults can and do lose weight," says lead investigator Jacinda M. Nicklas, MD, MPH, MA, Clinical Research Fellow, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School. Investigators ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/successful-weight-loss-strategies-for-obese-adults-99921-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/your-supermarket-may-affect-your-weight-loss-plans-99736-1.htm Your supermarket may adversely affect your weight loss plans, according to a report published Apr. 4 in the open access journal iPLoS ONE/i. The study, conducted in Paris from 2007 to 2008, found that participants who shop at discount supermarkets, in supermarkets in areas with poorly educated consumers, or in supermarkets far from their own neighborhood had higher body mass indices (BMI) and waste circumferences. As Basile Chaix indicates, "shopping at discount supermarkets was more strongly ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/your-supermarket-may-affect-your-weight-loss-plans-99736-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/importance-of-fitness-and-weight-loss-in-obese-diabetics-99706-1.htm bImproving fitness and losing weight help overweight diabetes patients slow their decline in mobility, according to ongoing Look AHEAD (Action for Health in Diabetes) study published in the New England Journal of Medicine./b Age often results in reduced mobility. The situation is worse if the patient suffers from diabetes as well. Being overweight further worsens the problem. Reduced mobility affects the independence of an individual and the quality of life in general. A ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/importance-of-fitness-and-weight-loss-in-obese-diabetics-99706-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/cancer-agent-in-japan-weight-loss-diet-pills-fda-warns-99684-1.htm 'Japan Rapid Weight Loss Diet Pills' contain a suspected cancer-causing agent warned the US Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday, cautioning consumers not to take the diet pills. The pills, advertised as promoting weight loss, are distributed by a company called Xiushentang and sold on popular web sites including Amazon.com, said the FDA. Consumers are advised to stop using the pills -- which are packaged in three colors: green, yellow and blue -- and discard them. They should also see ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/cancer-agent-in-japan-weight-loss-diet-pills-fda-warns-99684-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/low-energy-density-diet-for-effective-weight-loss-99641-1.htm A recent report says that a diet low in energy density (ED) improves weight loss and weight maintenance. In children and adolescents, moderately strong evidence shows a relationship between higher ED diets and increased weight. "The conclusions reached in our review strengthen the recommendations in the Dietary Guidelines to consume such foods as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean animal protein sources, which are generally lower in ED, while lowering consumption of total fat, saturated ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/low-energy-density-diet-for-effective-weight-loss-99641-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/weight-loss-and-better-fitness-can-cut-risk-of-losing-mobility-in-diabetics-99447-1.htm Weight loss and improved physical fitness can cut the risk of losing mobility by half in overweight or obese adults with type 2 diabetes, a new study has claimed. The study is based on four-year results from the Look AHEAD (Action for Health in Diabetes) trial, which has been designed to determine the long-term effects of intentional weight loss on the risk of developing cardiovascular disease in overweight and obese individuals with type 2 diabetes. "Being able to perform routine activities ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/weight-loss-and-better-fitness-can-cut-risk-of-losing-mobility-in-diabetics-99447-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/use-of-diet-history-questionnaire-in-pregnancy-99444-1.htm bA study in Japan indicates that a diet history questionnaire has acceptable accuracy and reproducibility in assessing vitamin B12 and folate intake in pregnant women/b. Vitamin B12 and folate are two important micronutrients in the diet that are essential during pregnancy for the normal development of the fetus. It is important that these micronutrients be taken in adequate amounts for proper development of the fetus. How does one assess if the intake of these micronutrients ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/use-of-diet-history-questionnaire-in-pregnancy-99444-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/green-coffee-beans-for-quick-and-effective-weight-loss-99418-1.htm Scientists found striking new evidence from a study that green, or unroasted, coffee beans can produce a substantial decrease in body weight in a relatively short time. In a study presented at the 243suprd/sup National Meeting (and) Exposition of the American Chemical Society (ACS), the world's largest scientific society, Joe Vinson, Ph.D., and colleagues described how a group of overweight or obese people who consumed a fraction of an ounce of ground green coffee beans each day lost about 10 percent of their body weight....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/green-coffee-beans-for-quick-and-effective-weight-loss-99418-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/high-fat-diet-triggers-weight-gain-by-formation-of-new-nerve-cells-in-brain-99382-1.htm A new study conducted by a group of American researchers suggests that a high-fat diet may lead to formation of new nerve cells in the brain which may trigger weight gain. Researchers from the John Hopkins University School of Medicine found that giving a high fat diet to a group of mice led to the increased production of nerve cells in the region of the brain which regulates eating. On stopping the production of these new cells by using a carefully targeted laser, the researchers found that ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/high-fat-diet-triggers-weight-gain-by-formation-of-new-nerve-cells-in-brain-99382-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/diet-guru-pierre-dukan-targeted-by-french-medical-orders-99375-1.htm Media reports indicate that French medical orders have filed complaints against celebrity diet guru Pierre Dukan. The Dukan diet was reportedly used by the Middleton family ahead of Kate's wedding to Britain's Prince William. Both the French and the Parisian Medical Councils accuse Dukan, who promotes a high-protein diet that has seen him sell millions of books and win over a slew of famous followers, of breaking professional rules. The man behind the "Dukan Diet Cookbook", which he ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/diet-guru-pierre-dukan-targeted-by-french-medical-orders-99375-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/association-of-diet-and-metabolic-syndrome-in-brazilians-99228-1.htm bDiet may influence the development of metabolic syndrome in Brazilians, according to a published article./b Metabolic syndrome is a group of conditions that increase a person's chance of suffering from heart disease. These include abnormal lipid levels, obesity, high blood pressure and abnormal fasting glucose tests. bDiet is one of the contributing factors for metabolic syndrome/b. This is especially true for the western diet comprising of processed meat, refined grains, fried meat and sugar-based desserts....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/association-of-diet-and-metabolic-syndrome-in-brazilians-99228-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/singer-carnie-wilson-undergoes-second-weight-loss-surgery-99215-1.htm Singer Carnie Wilson has undergone a second weight loss surgery.Wilson had undergone a gastric bypass operation in 2000, after which she lost 150lbs (68kg). However. the 43-year-old singer said she had found it hard to lose weight after having her daughters.Now she has gone under the knife again to have the lap-band procedure done. The singer admits to have lost 30lbs (14kg) since having the operation on January 18.Wilson said, "It was the right decision for me and I'm doing really well so far....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/singer-carnie-wilson-undergoes-second-weight-loss-surgery-99215-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/effect-of-low-calorie-diet-in-bowel-disease-99112-1.htm Low-calorie diet boosts mortality risk in bowel disease patients, shows study. Looking at the effects of diet on bowel disease, Michigan State University researchers found that mice on a calorie-restricted diet were more likely to die after being infected with an inflammation-causing bacterial pathogen in the colon. While research suggests inflammation associated with obesity may contribute to inflammatory bowel diseases such as colitis, the study results revealed a low-calorie diet ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/effect-of-low-calorie-diet-in-bowel-disease-99112-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/planning-diet-may-not-help-you-gain-self-control-99033-1.htm A new study says that planning your diet would not actually help you gain self-control unless you are feeling good about your weight in the first place. And the same goes for saving money. "Although planning tends to aid subsequent self-control for those who are in good standing with respect to their long-term goal, those who perceive themselves to be in poor goal standing are found to exert less self-control after planning than in the absence of planning," write authors Claudia Townsend ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/planning-diet-may-not-help-you-gain-self-control-99033-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/study-compares-diets-for-weight-loss-in-obese-children-98860-1.htm A new study compares three diets for obese children and shows that all three are effective in managing weight. However, the study found that a reduced glycemic load diet - one that checks how many carbs are in the food and how much each gram of carbohydrate raises blood glucose levels - may be most effective at weight management. The Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center study of low-carb, reduced glycemic load and portion-controlled diets with obese children is published online in the iJournal of Pediatrics/i....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/study-compares-diets-for-weight-loss-in-obese-children-98860-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/new-discovery-holds-promise-for-weight-loss-98683-1.htm Reengineering ordinary fat cells to burn calories may help to lose weight, researchers suggest. While investigating how a common drug given to people with diabetes works in mice, researchers from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) discovered that a protein called PRDM16, found in both men and mice, can throw a switch on fat cells, converting them from ordinary calorie-storing white fat cells into calorie-burning brown fat cells. This discovery makes PRDM16 a possible target for future obesity drugs....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/new-discovery-holds-promise-for-weight-loss-98683-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/diet-impacting-bone-status-during-catch-up-growth-explained-98584-1.htm Researchers have clarified with diverse diets on bone status and the role of resveratrol in CUG models. Although many current studies focused on catch up growth (CUG) have described its high susceptibility to insulin resistance-related diseases very few have focused on the effect of CUG on bone metabolism, especially in adulthood. As diet is a controllable factor, the influence of re-feeding with different dietary patterns on bone parameters is important to study. Resveratrol has been ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/diet-impacting-bone-status-during-catch-up-growth-explained-98584-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/no-benefits-seen-with-weight-loss-supplements-98550-1.htm New research indicates that weight loss supplements are not really effective in helping you shed weight. Melinda Manore, from Oregon State University, reviewing evidence surrounding hundreds of weight loss supplements, concluded that no single product results in significant weight loss and many have side-effects. "What people want is to lose weight and maintain or increase lean tissue mass," Manore said. "There is no evidence that any one supplement does this. And some have side effects ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/no-benefits-seen-with-weight-loss-supplements-98550-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/vitamin-d-rich-diet-may-help-reduce-risk-of-stress-fractures-in-teen-girls-98454-1.htm Teenage girls who participate in active sport may avoid stress fractures by following a diet rich in vitamin D according to a new study conducted by researchers from Children's Hospital Boston. The dietary habits of more than 6,700 girls aged between 9 and 15 years were recorded by the researchers who looked into the amount of calcium and vitamin D that the girls were eating every day. The researchers then compared the data with the number of stress fractures caused due to sports activities. At ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/vitamin-d-rich-diet-may-help-reduce-risk-of-stress-fractures-in-teen-girls-98454-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/surprising-connection-between-recession-and-weight-loss-98409-1.htm While right diet and physical exercise are often touted as the best ways to lose weight, recession has emerged a surprising reason for weight loss after a new study found that a large number of morbidly obese people have lost weight since recession hit in 2007. The study was conducted by researchers from the Arizona State University who had assumed that the number of obese people would have risen since the tightening of income would have made people to buy cheaper and calorie rich food items. ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/surprising-connection-between-recession-and-weight-loss-98409-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/introducing-vegetables-into-your-childs-diet-better-than-hiding-them-in-food-98311-1.htm New research indicates that a better way to increase consumption of vegetables among children is to introduce them gradually into the diet rather than continually hiding them in food. A survey of adolescents by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System found that only 21 percent of our children eat the recommended 5 or more fruits and vegetables per day. So not very many children are asking their parents to "pass the peas," and parents are resorting ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/introducing-vegetables-into-your-childs-diet-better-than-hiding-them-in-food-98311-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/vegetarian-diet-improves-mood-98256-1.htm Planning to switch from a non-vegetarian to a vegetarian diet and not feeling motivated enough? Here is some news that could help you take the decision. bA study published in the Nutrition Journal indicates that restricting meat, fish and poultry can help to improve one's mood./b Fish contains long-chain n-3 fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), which have been shown to have mood-protecting effects in some studies. On the other hand, meat contains the ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/vegetarian-diet-improves-mood-98256-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/researchers-recommend-a-diet-for-children-with-autism-98206-1.htm Penn State researchers suggest a gluten-free, casein-free diet that may lead to improvements in behavior and physiological symptoms in some children diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The research is the first to use survey data from parents to document the effectiveness of a gluten-free, casein-free diet on children with ASD. "Research has shown that children with ASD commonly have GI [gastrointestinal] symptoms," said Christine Pennesi, medical student at Penn State College of Medicine....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/researchers-recommend-a-diet-for-children-with-autism-98206-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/diet-rich-in-omega-3-fatty-acids-may-help-aging-brain-98097-1.htm Eating foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids could help people maintain healthy brain function as they age, says study published in Neurology. Omega-3 fatty acids include the nutrients called docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). "People with lower blood levels of omega-3 fatty acids had lower brain volumes that were equivalent to about two years of structural brain aging," said study author Zaldy S. Tan, MD, MPH, of the Easton Center for Alzheimer's Disease Research and ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/diet-rich-in-omega-3-fatty-acids-may-help-aging-brain-98097-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/earlier-weight-loss-guidelines-accused-as-flawed-98066-1.htm Eating less and exercising more is not as simple as it sounds to those attempting to conquer obesity. As for those who struggle to meet their weight loss targets, may get some help from a new equation. Scientists are now using mathematics to better understand the physiology of weight loss, and more accurately predict just how much weight someone will lose on a specific diet and exercise regime. In the past, physicians assumed that eating 500 fewer calories per day would lead to about a ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/earlier-weight-loss-guidelines-accused-as-flawed-98066-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/weight-loss-in-obese-dogs-improves-quality-of-life-97913-1.htm When obese dogs lost weight, their quality of life improved greatly, recent research has shown. The study involved fifty obese dogs, representing a mix of breeds and genders that had been referred to the ROYAL CANIN Weight Management Clinic based at the University of Liverpool. Owners were asked to complete a standardised questionnaire to determine the health-related quality of life of their dog prior to weight loss. Owners of the thirty dogs that successfully completed the weight loss programme ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/weight-loss-in-obese-dogs-improves-quality-of-life-97913-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/overweight-adults-may-risk-kidney-damage-when-attempting-weight-loss-97832-1.htm The weight loss methods (diet and diet pills) of overweight adults with kidney disease may cause further kidney damage, reveals study. The study findings, published online this month in the IInternational Journal of Obesity/I, came from an analysis of food choices and lifestyle habits of 10,971 overweight adults taken from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), a federally-administered assessment of the overall health and nutritional status of Americans. Of ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/overweight-adults-may-risk-kidney-damage-when-attempting-weight-loss-97832-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/fructose-based-diet-does-not-cause-weight-gain-97800-1.htm A new study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine suggests that including fructose in the diet does not lead to extra weight gain compared to other carbohydrates. A group of Canadian researchers led by Dr John Sievenpiper analyzed data from 41 controlled feeding trials of which 31 trials had focused on the effect of free fructose and non-fructose carbohydrates in isocaloric trials while the remaining 10 trials dealt with high calorie diets. The researchers found that adding fructose to ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/fructose-based-diet-does-not-cause-weight-gain-97800-1.htm