Cornell.edu – Six studies published in the past year by a Cornell researcher add to growing evidence that an apple a day – as well as daily helpings of other fruits and vegetables – can help inhibit the occurrence and severity of breast cancer. In one of his recent papers, published in the Journal of [...]

HBNS.org – Discouraging unhealthy dieting — and reminding teens that dangerous diet practices could lead to added pounds — could prevent obesity and other weight-related problems in youth, according to recent recommendations based on a large-scale study of teens. “Many health care providers struggle with how to address obesity and eating disorders in adolescents,” said [...]

AAN.com – Women who have multiple sclerosis may reduce their risk of relapses after pregnancy if they breastfeed their babies, according to a study to be presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s Annual Meeting in Seattle, April 25 to May 2, 2009. For the NIH-funded study, researchers followed 32 pregnant women with MS and [...]

Northwestern.edu – Resveratrol is in the news again, this time for its ability to boost a “heat shock” protein response that enhances the resilience of human cells in the face of stress. Hidden from sight, our cells battle challenges such as their environment, bacteria, viruses, too much or too little oxygen, and physiological stressors. Molecular systems [...]

UWnews.org – Low-back pain continues to impose a huge burden on industrialized societies, in terms of symptoms, medical costs, productivity, and work absence. Annual costs related to back pain in the United States alone may run as high as $100 billion per year. But a systematic review of the literature for high-quality scientific trials published [...]

UC.edu – A study by researchers at the University of Cincinnati shows that high-fat diets, even if consumed for a short amount of time, can increase inflammation of fat tissue surrounding blood vessels, possibly contributing to cardiovascular disease. These findings will be published in the February 20, 2009 edition of the American Heart Association journal [...]