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| MED | An Apple a Day Keeps Kidney Stones Away
Researchers have found another reason to eat well: a healthy diet helps prevent kidney stones. Loading up on fruits, vegetables, nuts, low-fat dairy products, and whole grains, while limiting salt, red and processed meats, and sweetened beverages is an effective way to ward off kidney stones, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of JASN. Because kidney stones are linked to higher rates of hypertension, diabetes, increased body weight, and other risk factors for heart disease, the findings have considerable health implications. (Embargo expired on 13-Aug-2009 at 17:00 ET.)
J. of the Am. Society of Nephrology, 13-Aug-2009 | 13-Aug-2009
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| SCI | Fight the Dreaded Hangover: Asparagus Extracts May Protect the Liver
The amino acids and minerals found in asparagus extract may alleviate alcohol hangover and protect liver cells against toxins, according to a study in the Journal of Food Science, published by the Institute of Food Technologists.
J. of Food Science | 13-Aug-2009
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| MED | Mediterranean Diet, Physical Activity Linked With Lower Risk of Alzheimer Disease
Elderly individuals who had a diet that included higher consumption of fruits, vegetables, legumes, cereal and fish and was low in red meat and poultry and who were physically active had an associated lower risk of Alzheimer disease, according to a study in the August 12 issue of JAMA. In a second study, higher adherence to a Mediterranean diet was associated with slower cognitive decline, but was not associated with a decreased risk of dementia. (Embargo expired on 11-Aug-2009 at 16:00 ET.)
JAMA, 12-Aug-2009 | 11-Aug-2009
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| SCI | Unripe Banana Flour Could Give a Healthy Boost to Pasta
Supplementing spaghetti with unripe banana flour may be a healthy addition since banana flour contains antioxidants and fiber, according to a study in the Journal of Food Science, published by the Institute of Food Technologists.
J. of Food Science | 28-Jul-2009
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| SCI | Consumer Preference for Sharp Cheddar Cheese Flavor Influenced by Where They Live or What Tastes Good
Why consumers buy cheddar cheese labeled as sharp may not be related to the sharp flavor but may have more to do with brand association with a specific taste or regional labeling. Consumers’ location may sometimes influence preference for sharp cheddar cheese flavor, but basically they buy what tastes good to them, according to an article in the Journal of Food Science, published by the Institute of Food Technologists.
J. of Food Science | 28-Jul-2009
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| SCI | Antioxidant in Substance from Honeybees May Protect Athletes from Overheating
A compound from honeybees known as propolis, the substance bees use to seal their hives, may protect against heat stress in athletes, according to an article in the Journal of Food Science, published by the Institute of Food Technologists.
J. of Food Science | 28-Jul-2009
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| SCI | Black Tea May Fight Diabetes
Long known for its antioxidants, immune boosting and, most recently, antihypertensive properties, black tea could have another health benefit. Black tea may be used to control diabetes, according to a study in the Journal of Food Science, published by the Institute of Food Technologists.
J. of Food Science | 28-Jul-2009
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| MED | Regular Moderate Alcohol Intake Has Cognitive Benefits in Older Adults
A glass of wine here, a nightcap there – new research out of Wake Forest University School of Medicine suggests that moderate alcohol intake offers long-term cognitive protection and reduces the risk of dementia in older adults.
Alzheimer’s Association 2009 International Conference on Alzheimer’s Disease (ICAD) | 13-Jul-2009
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| MED | Garlic Might Fight Vampires Better Than It Fights Colds
A new review of the research on garlic pills was suggestive of benefit, but inconclusive. (Embargo expired on 07-Jul-2009 at 19:00 ET.)
Cochrane Library | 07-Jul-2009
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| SCI | Top Food Scientist to Target Hidden Fish Allergens, Pork, with New Tests
The odds of contracting mad cow disease from banned or adulterated bovine protein lurking in raw or processed food for humans or meat-bone meal for livestock have declined over the past decade. So have the risks of purchasing fishy imposters billed as red snapper, ground beef that isn’t all cow, or spoiled meat that doesn’t look or smell bad … yet. | 29-Jun-2009
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