Nutirtion News

Government Of Canada Welcomes Sodium Reduction Report The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, today welcomed the release of the Sodium Reduction Strategy for Canada by  Dietitians Support Putting The Pinch On Salt, Canada The release today of the Sodium Reduction Strategy for Canada is welcomed by Dietitians of Canada (DC) as a roadmap for pr  Calcium Supplements May Increase Risk Of Heart Attacks An international team of researchers that reviewed data from several trials found that taking calcium supplements was linked  Link Between Western Diet And ADHD A new study from Perth's Telethon Institute for Child Health Research shows an association between ADHD and a 'Western-style'  White Button Mushrooms Enhance Critical Cells In Immune System Mushrooms are among the many foods thought to play an important role in keeping the immune system healthy. Now, Agricultural  What Are Proteins? What Is A Protein? How Much Protein Do I Need? Proteins are large molecules consisting of amino acids which our bodies and the cells in our bodies need to function properly  Mouse Model Shows Aging And Longevity Tied To Specific Brain Region Researchers watched two groups of mice, both nearing the end of a two-day fast. One group was quietly huddled together, but t  What Is Sugar? How Much Added Sugar Should I Have? Sugar is a simple, edible, crystalline carbohydrate. Sugar comes in many different forms, however, all types have a sweet fla  Support Mums Or Face Future Health Burden: Study, Australia Historical barriers to breastfeeding in Australia may have contributed to the country's chronic disease burden, according to  'Ultra Rice' Piloted As Way To Tackle Malnutrition Ultra Rice, a rice-shaped pasta fortified with vitamins and minerals is "being produced and tested around the world as a pote

Medical News

Integrated Approach Needed to Reduce TB Deaths in Those With HIV Tuberculosis remains the leading cause of death in those with HIV, accounting for 25% of HIV-related deaths. Meds  Celiac Disease Diagnosis Up 4-Fold Worldwide Improved diagnostic methods and treatments are on the horizon. Medscape Medical News  Strategy for H1N1 Vaccine Delivery in Skokie, Illinois, Improved Access With H1N1 vaccine shortages reported at the end of 2009, the Skokie Health Department successfully vaccinated residents and h  FDA Tells Makers of Positive-Displacement Needleless Connectors to Study Infection Risk Such catheter connectors are designed not to fill up with retrograde blood, but their complicated nature may account for repo  Dr. Janet Rowley: Pioneer of Cancer Genetics Still Bikes to Work at Age 85 Years Trail-blazing researcher adds yet another honor to her stellar career, proving that women can indeed have it all.  FDA Clears Rapid Point-of-Care Bilirubin Test for Newborns The FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to market the first-ever, rapid point-of-care, laboratory-quality blood test for measuri  HAART Beneficial When CD4 Cell Counts Fall Below 500, But Not Above? The CASCADE trial shows that initiation of HIV treatment when CD4 cell counts drop below 500 cells/uL slows disease progressi  COR-I: Combo Drug Leads to Significant Weight Loss, But CV Effects Questioned New randomized trial results suggest the combination of two "old" drugs might help obese patients lose weight, but one expert  Alcohol Consumption Inversely Associated with Risk and Severity of Rheumatoid Arthritis Despite study limitations, alcohol consumption appeared to have an inverse and dose-related association with both risk and s  American Academy of Pediatrics Issues Statement on Cochlear Implants in Children A statement by the American Academy of Pediatrics on cochlear implants in children covers surgical site infections and preven