Mutation Protects Against Obesity, Diabetes Oct 20, 2008
20, 2008) A group of researchers from the German Institute of Human Nutrition* led by Hadi Al-Hasani and Hans-Georg Joost has identified a natural mutation in the Tbc1d1 gene that keeps mice lean and also protects against diabetes despite a high-fat diet ... The New Zealand obese mouse gains weight rapidly under a high-fat diet (60 percent fat) and develops obesity, whereby the proportion of body fat can increase to over 40 percent ... Despite a very high fat diet, the mice of the Swiss Jim... (Science Daily)
No, it's not big bones: parents in denial over fat children Oct 20, 2008
A professor of pharmacology at the University of NSW, Margaret Morris, said this was due to a combination of the mother's extra weight and their high fat diet. With AAP. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea Linked To High Fat Diets And Decreased Physical Activity In Women Oct 17, 2008
16, 2008) A new study shows that unrelated to obesity, people with severe SDBs consume a more unhealthy diet, which may be a factor contributing to greater cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. These findings were most evident among women. (Science Daily)
Breast Cancer cases increase in Ashanti Region Oct 15, 2008
He said breast cancer can be acquired by eating high fat diet, after the age of 30, giving birth late, early girl child menstruation and the period after menopause in women. Dr Awuah said the signs and symptoms of breast cancer include lump in breast, nipple retraction, nipple discharge and thickening of skin and advised Ghanaians to go to the various health centres for treatment, since early treatment can easily cure the disease. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
How Fatty Foods Curb Hunger Oct 11, 2008
23, 1999) Cholesterol-lowering, low fat diets have abounded in recent years in the quest to reduce the risk of heart disease, the most familiar being the American Heart Association's "Step II". . (Science Daily)
New twist in brain obesity riddle Oct 4, 2008
In mice genetically altered to block the pathway, even with a high fat diet available, they were able to maintain a healthy weight. Dr Dongsheng Cai, who led the research, said that that the pathway could possibly be used in anti-obesity drugs. (BBC News -- Health)
Science: Fat dolphins going on a diet Oct 3, 2008
TOKYO - Dolphins at a Japanese marine park are going on a low fat diet after developing pot bellies and failing to look sharp in their aquatic performances. Kinosaki Marine World in western Japan said Tuesday that all its 19 dolphins have been on a low fat diet since late August, when they started failing to hit jumping targets and keep upright while treading water. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Aquarium's Fat Dolphins Getting A Diet Oct 3, 2008
Dolphins at a Japanese marine park are going on a low fat diet after developing pot bellies and failing to look sharp in their aquatic performances ... Kinosaki Marine World in western Japan said Tuesday that all its 19 dolphins have been on a low fat diet since late August, when they started failing to hit jumping targets and keep upright while treading water. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
Omega-6 Fatty Acid Intake Tied to Breast Cancer Oct 3, 2008
Rats fed a fatty diet having a high omega-6 content developed even more tumors in response to dietary HAs than rats given a low fat diet. Sonestedt's team examined whether HA consumption was related to breast cancer, and whether omega-6 PUFA intake played a role in this relationship, in women enrolled in the Malmo Diet and Cancer study. (MEDLINEplus)
Avoid the Four Deadliest Cancers Oct 3, 2008
Since high-fat diets and sedentary lifestyles double the risk of colon cancer, switch to a diet rich in whole grains and fresh fruits and vegetables and add exercise to your daily routine ... Although scientists arent sure just exactly what triggers prostate cancer, many believe its linked to a high fat diet heavy in red meat. (Newsmax)
Some fats help, some harm your heart Sep 24, 2008
The unsaturated fat diet decreased blood pressure, increased HDL, caused no significant increase in LDL, and lowered triglycerides. Omega-3 fatty acids: Found in cold-water fish, omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to prevent blood clots, lower blood pressure, and slow the buildup of plaque in the arteries. (CNN)
Got hypertension? Just relax! Sep 23, 2008
Other studies presented at the same conference also suggest that weight loss and taking vitamin C could lower blood pressure while salt and high fat diet may increase blood pressure. Related news. (Food Consumer)
Hormone Discovery Points To Benefits Of 'Home Grown' Fat Sep 20, 2008
"Despite those higher fatty acid levels, the animals are spectacularly healthy seemingly no matter what even on a high fat diet," Hotamisligil said. Careful analysis of the lipids in those animals showed that their fat displayed a profile normally found in lean, insulin-sensitive mice despite consuming a high-fat diet ... In the fat tissue of normal mice, total palmitoleate concentrations drop nearly 50 percent upon exposure to a high fat diet. (Science Daily)
Dean Ornish Replies Sep 18, 2008
Several years ago I had heart disease, with angina, even though I had been eating what the AMA says is a low fat diet. Cardiologist said Surgery. (New York Times)
Link Between Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes And Neurodegeneration Found Sep 6, 2008
In a study on animal models, lead researcher Suzanne de la Monte, MD, MPH, of Rhode Island Hospital, utilized chronic high fat diets to cause a two-fold increase in mean body weight. In these animal models, there was a marginally reduced mean brain weight and a significantly reduced mean brain weight/body weight ratio, providing evidence that obesity with T2DM is sufficient to cause mild global atrophy in the brain. (Science Daily)
Satisfaction And Regret After Radical Prostatectomy Procedures Studied Aug 29, 2008
(May 10, 2008) Men who consumed high saturated fat diets (HSF) were younger and had higher BMIs at diagnosis than men with who consumed low saturated fat diets (LSF). Saturated fats were most commonly consumed as. (Science Daily)
Could 'Pudge-Proof' Mouse Keep You Thin? Aug 12, 2008
On a high fat diet, however, the mutant mice gained far less weight than the normal mice, even though the two groups ate approximately the same amount of food. The reason: The mutant mice were burning energy at a faster rate, the researchers said. (ABC News)
A Mechanism For The Development Of Obesity-associated Conditions Aug 6, 2008
They have been implicated in the development of many effects of a high-fat diet, including many risk factors for type 2 diabetes: obesity, insulin resistance, leptin resistance, and dyslipidemia ... Similar to normal mice, when the mice lacking CB1 only in the liver were fed a high-fat diet they became obese ... They also exhibited less severe high fat diet induced fatty liver, something that increases the risk of developing cirrhosis of the liver. (Science Daily)
Pills Could Offer No-Sweat Weight Loss Aug 2, 2008
It's a new drug called AICAR and experiments thus far suggest it may be able to protect against gaining weight, even for those on a high fat diet. In a study, sedentary mice that took the drug for four weeks burned more calories and had less fat than untreated mice. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
Understanding Angina Jul 30, 2008
Staying active with regular exercise "within the limits of your capability" is important to improve circulation as is taking a suitable salt-free, anaemia-preventing, low fat diet. As for medicines, what is most important is to regularly take the medications prescribed for you. (Suite101.com)
Dietary Factors Appear To Be Associated With Diabetes Risk Jul 30, 2008
ScienceDaily (July 29, 2008) Drinking more sugar-sweetened beverages or eating fewer fruits and vegetables both may be associated with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes, whereas eating a low-fat diet does not appear to be associated with any change in diabetes risk, according to three reports in the July 28 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals ... D., of the Women's Health Initiative, Fred Hutchison Cancer Research Center, Seattle, and colleagues studied... (Science Daily)
Breast Cancer Mortality Increases with Body Mass Index Jul 29, 2008
"The Women's Interventional Nutritional Study reported improved event-free survival in women randomly assigned to a reduced fat diet (associated with weight loss)," Barnett pointed out. "Further definitive clinical weight loss intervention trials in breast cancer populations are required to further clarify the relationship between breast cancer mortality and BMI.". (MEDLINEplus)
Walking Protects The Masai From Heart Disease Jul 20, 2008
Regular Walking Protects The Masai -- Who Eat High Fat Diet -- From Cardiovascular Disease ... Regular Walking Protects The Masai -- Who Eat High Fat Diet -- From Cardiovascular Disease ... 23, 1999) Cholesterol-lowering, low fat diets have abounded in recent years in the quest to reduce the risk of heart disease, the most familiar being the American Heart Association's "Step II". (Science Daily)
Fighting fit? Jul 4, 2008
Stay properly hydrated, before, during and after the session Make sure you eat a healthy, low fat diet to supplement your workout - aim for weight loss of 1-2 lbs a week Vary the exercise - the more muscles used, the more calories burnt. Location is also important if you have to travel a long way to work out after a hard day at the office, you will be less likely to go and look forward to a workout. (BBC News -- Health)
High Fat Diet May Abet Prostate Cancer Progression Jul 4, 2008
Wednesday, July 2, 2008. NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Diets high in saturated fat may increase the risk of prostate cancer progression, researchers from the University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston report. (MEDLINEplus)
Research on Low Carbohydrate Diets Jun 29, 2008
A study by Frederick F. Samaha M.D. and others (reported in the May 22nd 2003 edition of the New England Journal of Medicine) found that severely obese people on a low carb diet (compared to those on a low fat diet). Lost more weight. (Suite101.com)
Your Health: High fat diets may be bad for your brain Jun 27, 2008
Thursday, June 26, 2008 Edition. By Rallie McAllister, M.D.. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Seniors with type 2 diabetes may experience memory declines immediately after eating unhealthy meal Jun 26, 2008
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle that includes regular exercise, a low fat diet rich in antioxidants, and staying mentally active and socially engaged in a variety of activities, is the best medicine for optimizing cognitive health during the lifespan, she said. The study. (EurekAlert!)
Unhealthy Meals Immediately Affect Diabetics Memory Jun 26, 2008
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle that includes regular exercise, a low fat diet rich in antioxidants, and staying mentally active and socially engaged in a variety of activities, is the best medicine for optimizing cognitive health during the lifespan, she said. In the study, 16 adults (aged 50 years and older) with type 2 diabetes participated in an unblinded trial where they attended three weekly sessions that involved consuming a different test meal. (Newsmax)
Mom's High Fat Diet During Pregnancy May Be Key To Child's Weight Issues Jun 23, 2008
"We want to understand the mechanisms behind the current epidemic of childhood obesity," said Dr. Kjersti M. Aagaard-Tillery, assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at BCM. "What efforts can we take in pregnancy to affect this problem? Is it that the mom is obese or is exposure to a high fat diet the problem?" ... When compared to those who ate a 13 percent fat diet, the offspring of these animals had non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (comparable to that found in obese human... (Science Daily)
Mothers Diet May Affect Daughters Puberty Jun 19, 2008
The investigators, from the University of Auckland, fed pregnant rats a high-fat diet throughout pregnancy and lactation ... After the baby rats were weaned, they also ate either regular chow or a high-fat diet ... The onset of puberty was much earlier in all the rats whose mothers ate a high-fat diet, regardless of whether the baby rats ate high-fat or regular diets. (New York Times)
Lifestyle Changes May Change DNA, Study Suggests Jun 18, 2008
-- A new study from the Preventive Medicine Research Institute in California has found that men with early stage prostate cancer altered more than 500 of their genes by engaging in regular exercise, stress reduction, and following a very low fat diet. Current government recommendations call for a diet that is less than 30 percent fat, but many Americans consume even more. (KERO 23, CA)
Vegan diet and yoga fight cancer Jun 17, 2008
A vegan low fat diet combined with yoga and exercise can help fight prostate cancer, new findings show. Researchers found that combining a diet low in fat and rich in fruit and vegetables with regular moderate exercise seems to switch on genes that fight disease, while effectively turning off others that can promote cancer. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Heart Disease: Are You at Risk? Jun 15, 2008
A number of factors can influence a person s risk for heart disease, including heredity and lifestyle choices such as smoking, excessive drinking, history of diabetes and consuming a high fat diet. Perhaps the first defense against a fatal heart attack is recognizing the risk factors. (Fox News)
Late night snack kills sleep: Study Jun 12, 2008
An international study, released on Wednesday, says that late-night snacking and a high fat diet through the day lead to poor sleep at night. According to researchers at the Federal University of Sao Paulo in Brazil, positive and statistically significant correlations were found between total energy intake, late-night snacking and repeated awakenings during sleep. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
'PLoS ONE' STUDY: A Low Dose of Dietary Resveratrol Partially Mimics Caloric Restriction and Retards Aging Parameters in Mice Jun 4, 2008
Resveratrol in high doses has been shown to extend lifespan in some studies in invertebrates and to prevent early mortality in mice fed a high-fat diet ... Recently, mice fed a high fat diet supplemented with high levels of resveratrol (22 or 186 mg kg1 day1) were shown to have extended lifespan as compared to controls, and several metabolic alterations similar to what is observed with CR, including markers of increased mitochondrial biogenesis ... Because control animals in this study had... (USA Today -- Tech)
Eating too well May 14, 2008
As a result, China is facing the dual challenge of malnutrition and over-nutrition, and simultaneously dealing with communicable diseases common to poor countries and chronic diseases, such as diabetes, associated with the higher fat diets of the developed world. The PRC is thus at a critical juncture, warned the 2005 ADB report, Strengthening Public Nutrition Planning and Policy in the Peoples Republic of China. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
New health woes as China grows richer May 10, 2008
Country faces challenge of malnutrition and ills linked to higher-fat diets ... As a result, China is facing the dual challenge of malnutrition and over nutrition, and simultaneously dealing with communicable diseases common to poor countries and chronic diseases, such as diabetes, associated with the higher fat diets of the developed world. (MSNBC -- Health)
New health woes as China moves from famine to feast May 9, 2008
As a result, China is facing the dual challenge of malnutrition and over nutrition, and simultaneously dealing with communicable diseases common to poor countries and chronic diseases, such as diabetes, associated with the higher fat diets of the developed world. "The PRC is thus at a critical juncture," warned the 2005 ADB report, 'Strengthening Public Nutrition Planning and Policy in the People's Republic of China. (Scientific American)
China faces Western problem of bulging waistlines May 9, 2008
So China is dealing with communicable diseases common to poor countries and chronic diseases, like diabetes, associated with the higher fat diets of the developed world. China "is thus at a critical juncture," warned the Asian Development Bank report. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Breakthrough in Treating Aortic Valve Stenosis Apr 23, 2008
In an animal study, after only two weeks of injections of a drug based on raising HDL levels, the aortic valve openings returned to almost normal compared to a 13 percent improvement in the control group which only eliminated a high fat diet. We are delighted to see that the new type of drug used, based on HDL, led to the regression of the aortic valve stenosis in an experimental model, said lead scientist Dr. Jean-Claude Tardiff. (Newsmax)
How what and how much we eat (and drink) affects our risk of cancer Apr 14, 2008
Although tumor multiplicity, as measured by papillomas per mouse, was slightly higher among those receiving the more calorie dense fat diet, this was not different from the less calorie dense fat diet with either dose of TPA, the researchers noted. The impact of dietary energy balance manipulation on the conversion of papillomas to squamous cell carcinomas in this model of multistage skin carcinogenesis is also being assessed. (EurekAlert!)
High Cholesterol May Boost Survival in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Apr 12, 2008
"These results," Meininger told Reuters Health, "raise the question of using a fat diet for ALS patients, and to avoid using cholesterol lowering drugs -- mainly statins.". ALS is an invariably fatal disorder of the nervous system that destroys the cells controlling voluntary movement. (MEDLINEplus)
Make Your Own Suet Mix for Birds Apr 8, 2008
At these times, birds need a high fat diet to help them withstand cold weather, and to provide energy for mating, nest building, and raising young. Bird species that come to suet include bluebirds, grosbeaks, Blue Jays, kinglets, mockingbirds, nuthatches, orioles, robins, starlings, tanagers, thrashers, thrushes, warblers, and woodpeckers. (Suite101.com)
Experts urging smokers to replace cigs with exercise Apr 5, 2008
TODAY'S VOTE Would legalising brothels end vice trade problems. NORTH-WEST HEADLINES. (Bolton News)
Dangers and risk of colon cancer addressed at meeting By Amanda McBride Apr 4, 2008
Kessler said risk factors vary to each person but some common risk factors for developing colon cancer are a family history of colorectal cancer, a prior colorectal cancer or polyps, increasing age and lifestyle factors such as high fat diet, sedentary lifestyle or smoke cigarettes. "If you have a first degree family member (parent, sibling, children) that has colon cancer you are more prone to have colon cancer," said Kessler. (Choctaw Plaindealer, MS)
DNA tests for youThe DNA test firms offering consumers personal diagnosis Mar 25, 2008
But you'd do better to eat a low fat diet ... But you'd do better to eat a low fat diet. (BBC News -- Business)
Coming home: Dr. Deldon back in Marlborough Feb 21, 2008
Coming home: Dr. Deldon back in Marlborough - Marlborough, MA - Marlborough Enterprise. Dina Deldon, who graduated Marlborough High School in 1990, is now practicing obstetrics and gynecology in Marlborough. (Marlborough Enterprise, MA)
EU health chief wants food labels to fight fat Jan 29, 2008
$7 online stock trades. from Kaplan University. (MSNBC -- Health)
New Research Promises Personalized Dietary Guidelines Jan 1, 2008
24, 1998) As the U.S. Department of Agriculture begins to establish new dietary guidelines for the year 2000, a new University of Michigan study suggests low fat diets aren't always the most healthy. (Oct. (Science Daily)
Scene: Goings on about town and elsewhere Dec 20, 2007
"Well, we believe it's time to encourage people to think multiculturally and embrace diversity.We say it's time to free the elves, get Santa some exercise and a low- fat diet and turn our attention to the neglected pole.". Weatherby said that many of the songs chosen for the party will reflect a diverse perspective. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
New Plant-derived Cancer Medicines Dec 7, 2007
They then split the rats into two groups that were each fed a high fat diet, which the researchers believe closely resembles a Western diet; half received a 0. 24 percent solution of Polyphenon E. According to Xiao, the green tea extract contains four major polyphenols, the majority of which (about 65 percent) is EGCG, thought to be the main active ingredient. (Science Daily)
The graveyard shift just got scarier! Dec 6, 2007
Lack of physical activity, poor eating habits, a high fat diet, stress and haphazard sleep cycles are other lifestyle habits graveyard shift workers take to, that can lead to cancer. COVER STORY. (Mid-Day Mumbai)
Sirtris Pharmaceuticals unveils promising, novel SIRT1 activators ... Dec 3, 2007
David Sinclair from Harvard Medical School, published consecutive papers in the journals Cell and Nature showing that resveratrol, a SIRT1 activator found in red wine, could reduce the impact of a high fat diet, increase stamina two fold and significantly extend lifespan of mice. Unfortunately, it was estimated that a person would need to drink 1000 bottles of red wine to obtain an equivalent dose of resveratrol. (News-Medical.net)
High Carb Diet Linked to Prostate Tumor Growth Nov 29, 2007
Forty mice were randomly assigned to either a high carbohydrate-high fat diet or a low carbohydrate-high fat one for nine weeks. The researchers measured the animals' weight, tumor size, and insulin levels weekly. (Science Daily)
Endometriosis Nov 22, 2007
A Cause of Autoimmune Infertility. The development of adhesions and scar tissue can cause the organs of the pelvic cavity to fuse to one another, contributing to pain. (Suite101.com)
Colorectal Cancer Nov 19, 2007
Some other risk factors include: lack of physical activity, high fat diet (especially high in animal fat), obesity, smoking, excessive consumption of alcohol and diabetes. The Role of Fiber. (WSOCtv.com)
High Fat Diet Changes The Body Clock Nov 9, 2007
US researchers have discovered that a high fat diet can change a mammal's body clock and thereby disrupt a range of behavioural and physiological processes, including those controlled by genes that switch on and off at certain times to keep the body's metabolism, storage and use of energy in balance ... The researchers found not only that the high fat diet changed the sleep patterns of laboratory mice, but it also changed the way genes were expressed in their brains ... They found that feeding... (Medical News Today)
Preventing Cancer, This Week on Your Cancer Today(TM) Nov 9, 2007
An eight year study of more than 48,000 women found that the subjects that maintained a low-fat diet were 40% less likely to get ovarian cancer. (Low fat diet is defined as less than 20% of calories from fat). (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
High fat diets throw body clock out of sync Nov 8, 2007
Medical Research News. Published: Wednesday, 7-Nov-2007. (News-Medical.net)
Comparison of a low carbohydrate and low fat diet for weight maintenance in overweight or obese adults enrolled in a clinical weight management program Nov 2, 2007
Fifty-five (29 low carbohydrate diet; 26 low fat diet) overweight/obese middle-aged adults completed a 9 month weight management program that included instruction for behavior, physical activity (PA), and nutrition. For 3 months all participants consumed an identical liquid diet (2177 kJ/day) followed by 1 month of re-feeding with solid foods either low in carbohydrate or low in fat. (Nutrition Journal)
High-fat diet makes mice susceptible to liver injury Nov 2, 2007
A high fat diet may kill regulatory T cells in the liver, allowing steatosis (simple fatty liver) to develop into steatohepatitis (fatty liver with inflammation), according to the results of a new study in the November issue of Hepatology, a journal published by John Wiley on behalf of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) ... To test this hypothesis, they fed adult mice a high-fat diet to induce obesity, steatosis, and insulin resistance similar to that seen in humans... (EurekAlert!)
Breast Cancer and Diet Review Oct 16, 2007
For example, a high fat diet may increase the risk of breast cancer, and new research is looking at subtypes of fats (monounsaturated, polyunsaturated, saturated, omega-3 fatty acids) and how they impact risk. The May Cancer article points to several studies showing monounsaturated fats (those found in olive oil) to be associated with an increased risk of breast cancer while the polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acids may reduce the risk of breast cancer. (Suite101.com)
The facts of breast cancer Oct 4, 2007
There may be a link between a high fat diet and breast cancer, although this has not been proven. Alcohol seems to play a part, particularly in post menopausal women on HRT.. (iAfrica.com)
Hearts can Protect Itself Against Further Damage After Coronary ... Oct 2, 2007
However, the same study has also shown that western-style high fat diets can significantly weaken this internal defence of the organ. Saadeh Suleiman, Professor of Cardiac Physiology at the University of Bristol, and his colleagues at the Bristol Heart Institute modified the apoE gene in mice, which changed their cholesterol processing and made the rodents prone to fatty build-up in the coronary arteries, similar to human heart disease. (MedIndia)
