http://www.medindia.net/healthnews/Diet-pills-news.asp Medindia largest health website in india. en-us Copyright 2012. All Rights Reserved. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 05:02:59 GMT http://www.medindia.net/news/weight-loss-drug-has-killed-at-least-1300-in-france-97299-1.htm Benfluorex, commonly known as Mediator, a diabetes drug that was widely prescribed as a slimming aid, has been responsible for thousands of hospitalizations and deaths in France before it was withdrawn. Mahmoud Zureik of the National Institute of Health and Medical Research (Inserm), who co-led the probe, told AFP that around 3,100 people had required hospitalisation during the 33 years during which the drug was sold. However, these figures could well be an "underestimate," he said. The ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/weight-loss-drug-has-killed-at-least-1300-in-france-97299-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/effective-weight-loss-with-anti-obesity-drugs-and-a-modified-lifestyle-study-97269-1.htm Anti-obesity drugs coupled with lifestyle advice are effective in reducing weight and BMI, a study led by the University of Leicester has revealed. Dr Laura Gray and colleagues from the Department of Health Sciences at the University of Leicester have published a paper in the journal Obesity Review which looks at the effectiveness of anti -obesity drugs and a modified lifestyle on weight loss and body mass index. The research was funded by an National Institute for Health Research Health Technology Assessment (NIHR HTA) programme....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/effective-weight-loss-with-anti-obesity-drugs-and-a-modified-lifestyle-study-97269-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/latest-weight-loss-tip-97229-1.htm Consuming desserts for breakfast can help you shed weight and stay slim, suggests study. Attempting to avoid sweets entirely can create a psychological addiction to these same foods in the long-term, explains Daniela Jakubowicz, professor at Tel Aviv University's Sackler Faculty of Medicine, who led the study. Over the course of a 32-week-long study, participants who added dessert to their breakfast - cookies, cake, or chocolate - lost an average of 40 pounds more than a group that avoided such foods, the journal Steroids reports....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/latest-weight-loss-tip-97229-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/cut-calories-for-weight-loss-97226-1.htm biCalorie/b/i intake is the driving factor in biweight loss/i/b especially, among the overweight with type 2 diabetes, reveals study. The study, led by Otago University endocrinologist Jeremy Krebs, looked at whether 419 participants (aged 35-75 years) had different rates of weight loss over two years when they were given two low fat diets; one involving high protein intake and the other high in carbohydrates. "We decided to do this study as weight loss is very important ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/cut-calories-for-weight-loss-97226-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/diabetes-diagnosis-triggers-unhealthy-diet-promotion-charge-on-us-celebrity-chef-97216-1.htm News of US cooking star Paula Deen's diabetes diagnosis and diabetes drug campaign has brought in a storm of outrage for promoting high fat food and then selling a diabetes drug in a country battling obesity. Self-proclaimed "Queen of Southern Cuisine" Paula Deen, who famously showed off trademark high-fat, high-calorie meals including such creations as a hamburger wedged between a doughnut, was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes three years ago -- but continued her show on the Food Network promoting ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/diabetes-diagnosis-triggers-unhealthy-diet-promotion-charge-on-us-celebrity-chef-97216-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/weight-loss-program-meetings-in-church-are-more-successful-97145-1.htm A new study says that location as well as the level of experience may influence the success of individuals undertaking a weight loss programs. According to the new study, African American women beginning a new group weight loss program are more successful if they are less experienced with weight management and if the program meets in a church. The authors of this new study monitored two groups of women in the same weight loss program. One group met weekly at a university and the other group met in a church....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/weight-loss-program-meetings-in-church-are-more-successful-97145-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/diet-soft-drinks-linked-to-heart-attack-stroke-risk-96895-1.htm Soft drink consumption linked to increased risk of stroke, heart attack, reveals study. However, in contrast, it found that regular soft drink consumption and a more moderate intake of diet soft drinks do not appear to be linked to a higher risk of vascular events. In the current climate of escalating obesity rates, artificially sweetened soft drinks are marketed as healthier alternatives to sugar-sweetened beverages, due to their lack of calories. However, the long-term health consequences ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/diet-soft-drinks-linked-to-heart-attack-stroke-risk-96895-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/heavy-breakfast-may-not-assist-weight-loss-96886-1.htm Consuming a heavy breakfast, as being propagated and thought by many may not be linked to a lesser caloric intake through the day and subsequent weight loss. Various researches suggest that the myth about eating a big breakfast helping to lose weight is not true. Dr Volker Schusdziarra, from the Else-Kroner-Fresenius Center of Nutritional Medicine at the Technical University Munich, and colleagues, conducted a study to see the effect of a heavy breakfast on total daily caloric intake and subsequent weight loss....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/heavy-breakfast-may-not-assist-weight-loss-96886-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/dairy-products-may-help-weight-loss-initiatives-96851-1.htm A new study reveals that shifting to dairy products could provide an advantage in shedding those excess kilos. Researchers analyzed data from 14 different studies involving more than 880 participants and found that increasing your dairy intake and reducing your overall energy intake helped people to shed the extra kilos and reduce their waistlines. While the findings are nothing new, it does emphasize that dairy products are indeed a healthy option for people who are weight-conscious. The study ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/dairy-products-may-help-weight-loss-initiatives-96851-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/not-healthy-to-limit-your-diet-to-only-fish-chicken-96593-1.htm ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/not-healthy-to-limit-your-diet-to-only-fish-chicken-96593-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/to-lose-weight-effectively-women-must-adopt-a-diet-rich-in-protein-and-whole-grains-96579-1.htm It is important that women consume a well-balanced diet rich in protein and whole grains to maintain their weight, researchers say. Women have some special nutritional concerns depending on how old they are and what stage of life they are in, Fox News reported. Thus, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly the American Dietetic Association or ADA) has recommended a healthy daily diet for weight maintenance which includes whole grains (three 1-ounce servings),airy (three fat-free ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/to-lose-weight-effectively-women-must-adopt-a-diet-rich-in-protein-and-whole-grains-96579-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/High-Fiber-Diet-Boosts-Diverticulosis-Risk-96513-1.htm Diet rich in fiber content increases the risk of diverticulosis, reveals research. The findings also counter the commonly-held belief that constipation increases a person's risk of the disease. "Despite the significant morbidity and mortality of symptomatic diverticulosis, it looks like we may have been wrong, for decades, about why diverticula actually form," said Anne Peery, MD, a fellow in the gastroenterology and hepatology division at UNC and the study's lead researcher. The study appears ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/High-Fiber-Diet-Boosts-Diverticulosis-Risk-96513-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Mediterranean-Diet-Cuts-Parkinsons-Disease-Risk-96308-1.htm A Mediterranean-rich diet reduces the risk of Parkinson's disease, finds study. The study by researchers at the University of Tokyo found that healthy eating habits slashed the risk of the incurable brain disorder by up to 46 per cent. The findings support earlier studies suggesting diet could have a key role to play in preventing the disease, the Daily Mail reported. Although it's not clear why certain foods might have a protective effect, some research suggests Parkinson's disease ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Mediterranean-Diet-Cuts-Parkinsons-Disease-Risk-96308-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Flavonoid-Rich-Diet-Reduces-Risk-of-Heart-Disease-in-Diabetic-Women-96234-1.htm Opting for a diet that is rich in flavonoids can help reduce the risk of heart disease in women suffering from Type II diabetes, a new study published in the journal Diabetes Care. The study was funded by Diabetes UK and involved over 93 women suffering from Type II diabetes. Researchers from University of East Anglia divided the volunteers into two groups, the first group receiving flavonoid-enriched chocolate while the second group was given placebo chocolate bars. At the end of a decade, the ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Flavonoid-Rich-Diet-Reduces-Risk-of-Heart-Disease-in-Diabetic-Women-96234-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Low-GI-Diet-Reduces-Cancer-Risk-96215-1.htm Cancer thrives on glucose, so eating a 'low GI' diet may reduce your risk of tumors, according to Australian researcher Jennie Brand-Miller, from the University of Sydney.Following the review of 10 studies, it was found that the most consistent dietary factor in development of cancer tumours was the glycemic index. Eating a high GI (glycemic index) diet for 5-years or more may increase the risk of breast cancer by 8% compared with a low GI diet.Prof. Jennie said, "This makes sense because high GI ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Low-GI-Diet-Reduces-Cancer-Risk-96215-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Eating-from-Red-Color-Plate-may-Aid-Weight-Loss-Initiatives-96191-1.htm Opting to eat from a red colored plate could aid in your fight against excess weight after a new study found that using a red colored plate will mean that you are likely to eat less than normal. Swiss and German researchers conducted two separate experiments to test whether color has any bearing on a person's appetite. The first test included 41 male participants who were given a choice of drinking tea from cup labeled red or blue and found that those who drank tea from red cups consumed 44 percent ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Eating-from-Red-Color-Plate-may-Aid-Weight-Loss-Initiatives-96191-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Larry-Hagman-Fights-Cancer-With-Vegan-Diet-96096-1.htm Larry Hagman, who was diagnosed with prostate cancer last month, has changed his diet to totally vegan in a bid to overcome cancer. The 'Dallas' legend revealed in October last year he is receiving treatment for the illness and he overhauled his lifestyle following the diagnosis. Now, he is convinced his new diet is helping him beat the disease. "I'm feeling great and I'm back on track," Contactmusic quoted him as telling Britain's Mail On Sunday. "I've finished treatment and the doctors are thrilled with my progress....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Larry-Hagman-Fights-Cancer-With-Vegan-Diet-96096-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Grape-enriched-Diet-may-Prevent-Age-related-Blindness-96091-1.htm Grape consumption might slow or help prevent the onset of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a debilitating condition that affect millions of elderly people worldwide, a new study finds. The study compared the impact of an antioxidant-rich diet on vision using mice prone to developing retinal damage in old age in much the same way as humans do. Mice either received a grape-enriched diet, a diet with added lutein, or a normal diet. The researchers found that grapes proved to offer dramatic ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Grape-enriched-Diet-may-Prevent-Age-related-Blindness-96091-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/New-Study-Dispels-Myth-Surrounding-Low-fat-Diet-96050-1.htm Contrary to the popular belief about low fat diets, researchers have found that it is no better and healthier than moderate or high fat diets. To combat this "low fat is best" myth, nutrition experts at Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) and chefs and registered dieticians at The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) have developed five new muffin recipes that incorporate healthy fats and whole grains, and use a lighter hand on the salt and sugar. Their goal is to "make over" the ubiquitous ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/New-Study-Dispels-Myth-Surrounding-Low-fat-Diet-96050-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/New-DNA-Diet-Helps-You-To-Lose-Weight-In-Four-Months-96045-1.htm Scientists have revealed a new diet program which could help people to lose their weight according to their body types. A personalized 'DNA' diet is set to go on widespread sale after it produced an average weight loss of 11 pounds over four months in trials. The Nordiska diet, developed with the help of experts at Newcastle University, is based on the premise that genetic testing can determine the right food and exercise regime for your body type. Thought to be the first genetic-based ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/New-DNA-Diet-Helps-You-To-Lose-Weight-In-Four-Months-96045-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Fiber-Rich-Diet-Improves-Health-Prevents-Diseases-96037-1.htm Consuming diets that are rich in fiber may improve one's health and could reduce the susceptibility to diseases, reveals a new study. According to the study by Indian scientists a diet rich in dietary fiber like fruit, vegetables, whole-grain foods, such as muesli and porridge, beans and pulses helps improve health and reduce susceptibility to illnesses like heart disease, colon cancer, and diabetes. The team, which looked at research conducted into dietary fiber during the last few decades ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Fiber-Rich-Diet-Improves-Health-Prevents-Diseases-96037-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Weight-Loss-Not-Hampered-by-Eating-Out-96022-1.htm Researchers have revealed that people can frequently go out to eat and still shed those extra kilos. Investigators from The University of Texas at Austin enrolled 35 healthy, perimenopausal women aged 40 to 59 years who eat out frequently. Participants took part in a 6-week program called Mindful Restaurant Eating, a weight-gain prevention intervention that helps develop the skills needed to reduce caloric and fat intake when eating out. The focus of the programme was on preventing weight gain in this population, not weight loss....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Weight-Loss-Not-Hampered-by-Eating-Out-96022-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Diet-Rich-in-Whole-Grains-Legumes-Milk-and-Fruits-Reduces-Risk-of-Cancers-Heart-Disease-96009-1.htm Eating slowly digested carbohydrates, such as whole grains, legumes and other high-fiber foods, milk and fruits significantly reduces markers of inflammation associated with chronic disease among overweight and obese adults, say researchers. Such a "low-glycemic-load" diet, which does not cause blood-glucose levels to spike, also increases a hormone that helps regulate the metabolism of fat and sugar. A new study by Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, which involved 80 healthy Seattle-area ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Diet-Rich-in-Whole-Grains-Legumes-Milk-and-Fruits-Reduces-Risk-of-Cancers-Heart-Disease-96009-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Atkins-Diet-for-Imogen-Thomas-95843-1.htm Model Imogen Thomas is going on a diet to lose the three ounces she gained over Christmas. Ironically, the 29-year-old model, infamous for bedding footballer Ryan Giggs, who claims to loathe her body after putting on weight, paraded her barely-dressed figure on Twitter for her 250,000 followers. The Welsh beauty posted a photograph online of herself wearing a pair of knickers and a sports bra, captioning the personal snapshot as "I'm hating how much weight I've gained over xmas! On the atkins diet as of today #nothappygrrrr....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Atkins-Diet-for-Imogen-Thomas-95843-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Gwyneth-Paltrow-Resorting-to-275-Pounds-Clean-Diet-95808-1.htm Gwyneth Paltrow unveiled her latest diet plan to start a healthier and brisker new year. The actress said she is starting off with Clean, which consists of tasty protein shakes, supplements and one solid meal a day. "Next week, when it's back to the grind with work and the daily school run, I'm starting off with Clean, my go-to cleanse from Dr. Alejandro Junger," the Telegraph quoted the 39-year-old mother-of-two as writing on her lifestyle website Goop, Paltrow claimed the 275 pounds ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Gwyneth-Paltrow-Resorting-to-275-Pounds-Clean-Diet-95808-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Low-carb-Diet-Aids-Diabetic-Patients-95793-1.htm bDietary restriction, in conjunction with the anti-diabetic drugs metformin and liraglutide, is effective in patients with advanced diabetes/b. Diabetes and obesity go hand in hand. The epidemic is rampant globally, engulfing both developed and developing countries. Westernized eating habits and lifestyle are the factors predominantly held responsible for this. Diets with low fat content and high amounts of carbohydrates are recommended by official guidelines although these have never been proved effective....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Low-carb-Diet-Aids-Diabetic-Patients-95793-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Poor-Maternal-Diet-Increases-Infants-Type-2-Diabetes-Risk-95791-1.htm Poor nutrition during pregnancy greatly rises the offspring's risk of developing type 2 diabetes and other age-related diseases in later life. This finding could lead to new ways of identifying people who are at a higher risk of developing these diseases and might open up targets for treatment. Researchers at the University of Cambridge and the Medical Research Council (MRC) Toxicology Unit at the University of Leicester, found that, in both rats and humans, individuals who experience a ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Poor-Maternal-Diet-Increases-Infants-Type-2-Diabetes-Risk-95791-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Adding-Colors-to-Plates-Make-Kids-Diet-More-Nutritious-95788-1.htm Introducing more color to meals can make picky eating kids to consume more nutritionally diverse diets, according to a new study. The study by Cornell University finds that colorful food fare is more appealing to children than adults. Specifically, food plates with seven different items and six different colors are particularly appealing to children, while adults tend to prefer fewer colors only three items and three colors. "What kids find visually appealing is very different than what ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Adding-Colors-to-Plates-Make-Kids-Diet-More-Nutritious-95788-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Women-Tell-468-Lies-About-Their-Diet-Habits-95757-1.htm A new study has found that women lies about their eating and drinking habits. According to the study a woman tells 468 lies a year about what she has eaten, how much she has eaten and how much she drank. The study, commissioned by Timex, found that she lies about her diet nine times per week. Common classic lies include: 'It was only a small portion', after consuming a large dish or 'I'll have a big lunch so I won't eat much after this', when in fact they know they will, the Daily Express reported....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Women-Tell-468-Lies-About-Their-Diet-Habits-95757-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Weight-Loss-Surgery-No-Answer-To-Type-2-Diabetes-95696-1.htm Greater blood sugar control can be achieved with weight loss surgery, though the surgery is no cure for type 2 diabetes, according to a new study published in theIBritish Journal of Surgery/I. Whereas some previous studies have claimed that up to 80 per cent of diabetes patients have been cured following gastric bypass surgery, researchers at Imperial College London found that only 41 per cent of patients achieve remission using more stringent criteria. The research was funded by the National ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Weight-Loss-Surgery-No-Answer-To-Type-2-Diabetes-95696-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/High-Fat-Diet-Injures-the-Brain-Making-It-Difficult-to-Lose-Weight-95575-1.htm Researchers have now linked obesity with structural changes in the brain. A high fat diet even for a short period changes the brain in ways that makes it harder to lose weight, according to researchers at University of Washington School of Medicine.During rat studies it was revealed that a high-fat diet caused early and lasting injuries to a brain area called hypothalamus- that controls the urge to eat and sends signals to stop eating when full. Using brain imaging, the researchers also found signs ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/High-Fat-Diet-Injures-the-Brain-Making-It-Difficult-to-Lose-Weight-95575-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Planned-Healthy-Diet-Saves-Up-to-1500-Pounds-a-Year-Survey-95388-1.htm A survey has measured and proved what was long known -- the positive impact of eating regularly planned, healthy meals. Planning ahead about what you are going to eat in a week helps increase savings by up to 1500 pounds a year, the survey found. The survey asked 20 households to record what they ate and drank over a two-week period, first eating and shopping as usual then using recipes and tips from the Government's Change4Life campaign in Britain. During this second week, those who took ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Planned-Healthy-Diet-Saves-Up-to-1500-Pounds-a-Year-Survey-95388-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Maintaining-Healthy-Dietary-Habits-Has-Benefits-Beyond-Weight-Loss-95307-1.htm Improvements to health remain even if weight is regained after long-term healthy dietary interventions, say researchers. Long-term healthy dietary interventions frequently induce a rapid weight decline, mainly in the first four to six months, followed by weight stabilization or regain, despite continued dieting. The partial regain may discourage people from adhering to healthier habits, but research now shows that improvements to health remain, regardless of partial weight regain. The ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Maintaining-Healthy-Dietary-Habits-Has-Benefits-Beyond-Weight-Loss-95307-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Weight-Lost-Might-Return-Still-Persist-With-Healthy-Diet-95247-1.htm Weight lost might frequently return to haunt the dieter, but he or she should not be discouraged. Long-term healthy dietary interventions do yield dividends, points out a Ben-Gurion University researcher. The study led by Health Sciences Prof. Assaf Rudich identified two distinct biomarker patterns that correspond to weight change, one of which continues to improve with time. The study was conducted among 322 participants during the two-year Dietary Intervention Randomized Controlled Trial (DIRECT) ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Weight-Lost-Might-Return-Still-Persist-With-Healthy-Diet-95247-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Mediterranean-Diet-To-Prevent-Cell-Damage-95240-1.htm Virgin olive oil and fish oil, key ingredients in the famed Mediterranean diet, could prevent cell damage, say University of Granada researchers. Oleic acid and hydroxytyrosol - present in a particularly high concentration in virgin olive oil and n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids - found in fish- affect the cellular mechanisms involved in the development of acute pancreatitis, a disease of oxidative-inflammatory etiology. Therefore, oleic acid and hydroxytyrosol can be considered potential functional ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Mediterranean-Diet-To-Prevent-Cell-Damage-95240-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Mediterranean-Diet-Boosts-Longevity-95082-1.htm A Mediterranean diet with high consumption of fish and vegetables and a low consumption of animal-based products gives longer life, show studies. BStudy on older people/B Scientists at the Sahlgrenska Academy have now studied the effects of a Mediterranean diet on older people in Sweden. They have used a unique study known as the "H70 study" to compare 70-year-olds who eat a Mediterranean diet with others who have eaten more meat and animal products. The H70 study has studied thousands ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Mediterranean-Diet-Boosts-Longevity-95082-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Effect-of-Diet-on-the-Brain-95025-1.htm A strict diet could save brain from aging, say scientists. The research, published in the US journal the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, is based on a study of mice that were fed a diet of about 70 percent of the food they normally consumed. Scientists found that the calorie-restricted diet triggered a protein molecule, CREB1, that activates a host of genes linked to longevity and good brain function. "Our hope is to find a way to activate CREB1, for example through ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Effect-of-Diet-on-the-Brain-95025-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/New-Diet-Pill-on-the-Anvil-94988-1.htm Scientists are close to developing a new wonder diet pill which switches off appetite without any side effects.The pill stops obese people from feeling hungry by mimicking the effect of a hormone that switches off appetite and the pleasure associated with eating. This drug could help combat the growing obesity epidemic in the UK, with 15 million people now being categorized as obese.Early results of the clinical trials of the new compound which has been codenamed OAP-189 look promising. This compound ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/New-Diet-Pill-on-the-Anvil-94988-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Stroke-Prevention-With-a-Healthy-Diet-94831-1.htm An eminent neurologist has said that consumption of nutritious food like fruit, vegetables, fish and chocolate reduces the risk of a stroke. On the contrary B vitamins, salt and meat can elevate the risk of a stroke. Better predictors of stroke were diet and obesity. 'The overall quality of an individual's diet (i.e. dietary pattern) and balance between energy intake and expenditure seem to be more important determinants of stroke risk than individual nutrients and food,' researchers wrote. Extensive ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Stroke-Prevention-With-a-Healthy-Diet-94831-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Diet-Rich-in-Good-Fats-Lifts-Mood-Maintains-Weight-loss-94806-1.htm A diet rich in 'good' fats, like olive oil, whole grains, vegetables and quality meat can lift your mood as well as reduce your waistline, a new book has claimed. It is well known that a diet high in fat, sugar and processed food is bad for our waistlines, but authors of The Happiness Diet say it is also making us depressed. They believe that what we eat can affect mood as much as it does weight. Drew Ramsey, a clinical psychiatrist at Columbia University, and health writer Tyler Graham ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Diet-Rich-in-Good-Fats-Lifts-Mood-Maintains-Weight-loss-94806-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Low-Carb-Diet-Promotes-Weight-Loss-94782-1.htm A low-carbohydrate diet is better than a standard calorie-restricted diet for reducing weight, body fat and insulin resistance, according to researchers at Genesis Prevention Center at University Hospital in South Manchester, England. Following comparison of three diets (a calorie-restricted, low-carbohydrate diet for 2-days per week; an 'ad lib' low-carbohydrate diet in which patients were permitted to eat unlimited protein and healthy fats; and a standard, calorie-restricted daily Mediterranean ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Low-Carb-Diet-Promotes-Weight-Loss-94782-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Study-Reveals-How-Proteins-Regulate-Our-Appetite-and-Insulin-Secretion-94623-1.htm The mechanism controlling the body's "fat switch" has been discovered by scientists. This sheds new light on how proteins regulate appetite and insulin secretion. Victor Zammit and his team of researchers at the Warwick Medical School found that an enzyme known as "Carnitine palmitoyltransferase 1A" (CPT1) has a switch, which is thrown depending on the composition and curvature of its cellular membrane. CPT1 is the key protein that regulates fatty acid oxidation in the liver and is critical for metabolism....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Study-Reveals-How-Proteins-Regulate-Our-Appetite-and-Insulin-Secretion-94623-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Norway-Facing-Butter-Shortage-Following-Diet-Craze-94572-1.htm Norway is facing an acute shortage of butter with its citizens emptying the national stockpiles by following a crazy "low carbs" diet which places an importance on increased intake of fats. According to the country's biggest online auction site, 250 grams of butter is now commanding a massive (Dollor) 13, nearly four times its normal values. The head of communications at TINE, Norway's biggest farmer-owned cooperative, Lars Galtung, said that sales had increased by more than 50 percent over the last ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Norway-Facing-Butter-Shortage-Following-Diet-Craze-94572-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Nervous-System-Activity-is-a-Pointer-to-Successful-Weight-Loss-94483-1.htm A recent study has shown that successful weight losers had significantly higher resting nerve activity compared to weight-loss resistant individuals. "We have demonstrated for the first time that resting muscle sympathetic nerve activity (MSNA) is a significant independent predictor of weight-loss outcome in a cohort of overweight or obese subjects," said Nora Straznicky, PhD, of the Baker IDI Heart (and) Diabetes Institute in Melbourne, Australia and lead author of the study. "Our findings provide two opportunities....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Nervous-System-Activity-is-a-Pointer-to-Successful-Weight-Loss-94483-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Low-carb-Diet-may-Help-Prepubescent-Girls-Beat-Obesity-Risk-94338-1.htm Dietary carbohydrates may help prepubescent girls beat obesity risk, suggests study. According to research from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, a reduction in dietary carbohydrates improved various metabolic indicators in overweight African-American girls even in the absence of weight-loss. The research team placed 26 obese African-American girls ages 9-14 on one of two diets. One diet drew 43 percent of its calories from carbohydrates, and the other drew 57 percent of calories from carbohydrates....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Low-carb-Diet-may-Help-Prepubescent-Girls-Beat-Obesity-Risk-94338-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Diet-Influences-Arterial-Pulse-Pressure-in-People-With-Diabetes-94255-1.htm bReplacing saturated fats with carbohydrate and mono-unsaturated fatty acids may prove beneficial for people with diabetes./b bAccording to a Florida study published in the Nutrition Journal, macronutrients may play a key role in arterial health for individuals with diabetes; thus, modifying the diet for macronutrient balance may prevent associated diseases. /b Diabetes is a global epidemic. Cardiovascular disease (CVD), especially heart disease and stroke, is the most prevalent complication of diabetes....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Diet-Influences-Arterial-Pulse-Pressure-in-People-With-Diabetes-94255-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Diet-Secret-94253-1.htm Keeping your weight loss plan a secret could be the key to successful accomplishment of your goal, reveals study. A study from New York University revealed that those who shared details of their regimes with family and friends were less likely to meet their goals. According to the researchers, positive recognition people get when they discuss their diet can be interpreted as accomplishment, as a result of which dieters are less likely to stick to their plan as strictly as before. "The ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Diet-Secret-94253-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Low-Cal-Diet-Rich-in-Proteins-Helps-Obese-Women-Maintain-Bone-Health-94223-1.htm A recent study conducted by researchers at McMaster University suggests that a low calorie diet that is rich in proteins but low on carbohydrates is most effective in improving the bone health of overweight and obese young women when combined with physical exercise. The researchers conducted the test on three different groups of obese and overweight women who were given low, medium or high amounts of dairy foods coupled with higher or lower amounts of protein and carbohydrates over a period of 16 weeks....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Low-Cal-Diet-Rich-in-Proteins-Helps-Obese-Women-Maintain-Bone-Health-94223-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Antioxidant-rich-Diet-Can-Cut-Stroke-Risk-in-Women-94195-1.htm Women who consume a diet rich in antioxidants from fruits, vegetables and whole grains are at reduced risk of suffering from stroke, regardless of their previous history of cardiovascular disease, according to a study. "Eating antioxidant-rich foods may reduce your risk of stroke by inhibiting oxidative stress and inflammation," said Susanne Rautiainen, M.Sc., the study's first author and Ph.D. student at the Karolinska Institutet in Sweden. "This means people should eat more foods such as ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Antioxidant-rich-Diet-Can-Cut-Stroke-Risk-in-Women-94195-1.htm