Tag: Food & Nutrition: Misc.
Cured Meat Intake Directly Tied to Worsening Asthma
Intake levels also have, to a lesser extent, an effect mediated by body mass index
AAP Issues New Guidelines for Use of Human Donor Milk
Methods of established milk banks should be utilized for all human-milk donors
Healthy Diet May Help Lengthen the Lives of CKD Patients
Study found eating lots of fruit, vegetables, fish, whole grains was linked to lower rate of early death
Three Low-Carb Meals a Day Can Lower Insulin Resistance
However, pre-meal exercising not helpful in reducing evening blood glucose levels
AHA: Omega-3s May Help Reduce BP in Young, Healthy Adults
Study found higher blood levels of fatty acids were linked with lower blood pressure
Protein Intake Tied to Modest Survival Advantage in Breast CA
Survival advantage with higher intake of protein, animal protein, regardless of insulin receptor status
Low-Carb Diet Cuts Tx Effect of Glucagon in Hypoglycemia
Low-carbohydrate diet results in lower incremental rises in plasma glucose after mild hypoglycemia
IDSA: Cranberry Capsules Don’t Appear to Help Prevent UTIs
In female nursing home residents, no significant effect on bacteriuria plus pyuria over one year
Antioxidant, Carotene Intake Tied to Increased Function in ALS
Higher intake of antioxidants, carotenes from vegetables tied to better ALS functional rating score
Ratio of ω-6:ω-3 Fatty Acids Implicated in Obesity
Imbalance, which is typically 16:1 in a Western diet, leads to increased risk of weight gain, inflammation