Eating disorders in teenage girls linked to mums' dietsOctober 29th, 2009 LONDON - A new study has revealed that girls with dieting mothers are more likely to suffer from eating disorders. The survey involving 512 teenage girls with an average age of 14 said their mothers dramatically influence their self-image and they felt damaged by the effects of their mum's dieting and views on food.
Fibre-rich diet may help maintain healthy immune systemOctober 29th, 2009 LONDON - Australian researchers suggest that consuming a diet rich in fibre helps in maintaining healthier immune systems. The indigestible part of all plant-based foods pushes its way through most of the digestive tract unchanged, acting as a kind of internal broom.
Eat broccoli,greens,nuts to fight heart diseaseOctober 21st, 2009 WASHINGTON - Cheeseburgers and fries might look tempting, but eating some broccoli or leafy greens first could help people battle obesity and heart disease, says a new study. Eating more plant-based foods, which are rich in substances called phytochemicals, seems to prevent oxidative stress in the body, a process associated with obesity and the onset of heart disease, according to the study.
Chocolate, water can melt away your painOctober 14th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Eating chocolate or drinking water can relieve aches and pains, a new study has shown. A team of researchers says the distraction of eating or drinking for pleasure acts as a natural painkiller.
One in 10 teenage girls 'lives on one meal a day'October 13th, 2009 LONDON - Many teenage girls skip up to two meals a day thinking they are overweight, a new poll has revealed. The survey conducted by the Schools Health Education Unit, found that one in 10 teenage girls between 14 and 15 years missed two meals a day thinking they are overweight.
Two tribals die after eating contaminated meatOctober 7th, 2009 BHUBANESWAR - Two people, including a 68-year-old woman, died and 11 others fell sick after eating contaminated meat in Orissa's Sundergarh district, a health official said Wednesday. They ate half-cooked meat early this week in Kendughati village of Sundergarh, about 540 km from state capital Bhubaneswar.
Talk therapy can help treat bulimiaOctober 7th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A new study has revealed that cognitive behavioural therapy or talk therapy can significantly help patients overcome bulimia and binge eating problems. People with bulimia experience cycles of disordered eating behavior in which they overeat and then purge, often by self-induced vomiting or taking laxatives.
New weight-loss fad uses tongue patches that make eating painfulSeptember 22nd, 2009 MELBOURNE - A new drastic weight-loss fad has come up that involves the insertion of patches on the tongues, which in turn makes eating a painful experience. According to the Chugay Cosmetic Surgery website, the "Chugay Tongue Patch" produces a "means of weight loss never before offered by other surgeons".
Gene therapy may soon be helping dieters keep off weight gainSeptember 21st, 2009 LONDON - Researchers from Columbia University have suggested a gene therapy that will allow dieters to eat less and burn calories at the same rate as they do when eating normally, thus helping them keep off weight gain. During the study, the team genetically engineered a group of to limit the action of a gene called Cpe.
How to stay fit in flu seasonSeptember 20th, 2009 WASHINGTON - As cold and flu season approaches, giving up junk food for more healthy options would help maintain a strong immune system. Dr Ara DerMarderosian, professor of pharmacognosy for University of the Sciences in Philadelphia and an expert in nutraceuticals and natural foods, have provided guidance to change how you eat and break habits that pack on the pounds and compromise immunity.
Why diet drugs workSeptember 11th, 2009 LONDON - Diet drugs work because they make people eat more healthily, claim psychologists. In the study, presented at the British Psychological Society's Division of Health Psychology conference in Birmingham, researchers found that dieters who lost the most weight on the drugs had also reduced the amount of fatty junk food they ate.
Brain circuit that controls binge eating uncoveredSeptember 9th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Conducting an animal study, researchers at the University of Missouri have gained significant insights into the brain circuit that controls binge eating. The researchers found that deactivating the basolateral amygdala, a brain region involved in regulating emotion, specifically blocked consumption of a fatty diet in a rat.
Researchers find a way to block fat consumptionSeptember 9th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Researchers have discovered a way to block fatty diet consumption by deactivating a part of the brain that regulates emotion. But the blockade will not affect people who are hungry.
30 children fall ill after eating Jatropha seedsSeptember 7th, 2009 RAIPUR - At least 30 children fell ill in Chhattisgarh Monday after they consumed seeds of the poisonous Jatropha plant, which is used to extract bio-fuel, police said. The incident was reported from Suloni village of Janjgir-Champa district, some 180 km from here.
High earners munch frequently at work, stay healthierSeptember 4th, 2009 WASHINGTON - People who earn more money are more likely to munch on muffins or chocolate bars while working, according to researchers at University of Texas at Austin. What's more, such people boost their chances of staying healthy - thanks to the regular munching.
