Calorie counts used as basis of diet plans may be wrongNovember 14th, 2009 LONDON - Calorie guidelines followed by Britons to date have all been deemed incorrect in a new research. Weight conscious individuals, who religiously stick to the advised 2,000 calories a day limit for women and 2,500 for men, could be depriving themselves of food unnecessarily, the study suggests.
'Despair' gene linked to bipolar disorder, depression and schizophreniaNovember 14th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A gene, touted as the "despair" gene, which earlier had no relation with mood disorders, has now been found to have a link with bipolar disorder, depression, and schizophrenic conditions, according to pharmacy scientists at the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB). The researchers have identified antidepressant and anti-anxiety behaviours in tests of mice lacking the gene.
Junk food diet 'can give you depression'November 2nd, 2009 LONDON - People who indulge in diets high in processed food face an increased risk of depression, says a new study. To reach the conclusion, researchers at University College London examined the link between the diet and depression.
Dairy foods 'help fight the flab'October 21st, 2009 SYDNEY - Higher intake of dairy products while on a reduced calorie diet can help help fight obesity, say researchers. During the study, lead researcher Wendy Chan She Ping Delfos, from Curtin University of Technology, compared three serves of dairy food such as yoghurt, cheese and low fat milk, with five serves within a lower calorie diet prescribed to overweight participants over 12-weeks.
Epilepsy drugs could cause psychiatric disorders in later lifeOctober 21st, 2009 WASHINGTON - American researchers say that commonly used drugs like those prescribed for the treatment of epilepsy, mood disorders and pain administered to young animals can lead to behavioural abnormalities in their later life. Neuroscientists at the Georgetown University Medical Center have proved that these dugs cause neurons in those regions of the brain to die, which are vital for regulation of mood, cognition, and movement.
You are what you eatOctober 21st, 2009 WASHINGTON - The popular adage "you are what you eat" is literally true, according to a new research that claims a person's diet has a profound influence on his or her brain. The findings offer insight into the neurobiological factors behind the obesity epidemic in the world.
High protein diet 'shrinks the brain', finds Alzheimer's studyOctober 21st, 2009 WASHINGTON - Scientists studying Alzheimer's disease (AD) in mice found that a high protein diet led them to develop smaller brains. The research team from the US, Canada and the UK were focusing on triggers for brain plaque formation and monitored the effects of four different food regimes on rodents which were genetically modified to develop a severe form of early-onset Alzheimer's.
Drop that taco! Mexico City puts 1,300 overweight police on a dietOctober 15th, 2009 Drop that taco! Mexico City puts cops on dietMEXICO CITY — Some Mexico City cops are taking a bite out of more than crime. The Mexican capital is putting its 1,300 of its heaviest police officers on a diet, concerned about rapidly expanding waistlines in the force.
Mexico City puts 1,300 overweight police officers on a dietOctober 15th, 2009 Mexico City puts 1,300 overweight police on a dietMEXICO CITY — Some Mexico City cops are taking a bite out of more than crime. The Mexican capital is putting its 1,300 of its heaviest police officers on a diet, concerned about rapidly expanding waistlines in the force.
Strict diet, exercise alone unlikely to cure obstructive sleep apnea in fat patientsOctober 15th, 2009 WASHINGTON - While a strict diet and exercise program may prove beneficial for obese patients with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), it is unlikely to eliminate the condition, according to a new study. The results of the study, which has been published in the Oct.
Protein inactivation prevents age-related conditions in miceOctober 2nd, 2009 WASHINGTON - By blocking a key molecular pathway in mice, researchers could extend their lifespan by up to a fifth and reduce the number of age-related diseases the animals suffer. The research mimics the health benefits of reducing calorie intake, and suggests that drug treatments for ageing and age-related diseases are feasible.
Coke plans to add calorie information more prominently to almost all products globallySeptember 30th, 2009 Coke plans to add more prominent calorie infoATLANTA — Coca-Cola Co. says it will change packaging on almost all its products to more prominently display some nutritional information as it faces threats of taxes on soda and other attacks related to rising obesity.
'It was fair to probe Clinton-Lewinsky affair,' says KennedySeptember 15th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Former US Senator Ted Kennedy, who died last month after battling brain cancer, has said the probing of the affair between former President Bill Clinton and former White House intern Monica Lewinsky was fair. "Do I think such inquiry is fair? Absolutely.
High-fat diets can make us stupid, sluggishSeptember 4th, 2009 LONDON - Rats fed a high-fat diet exhibit stark reduction in their physical endurance and cognitive ability after just nine days, says a new study. The research, funded by the British Heart Foundation, may have implications not only for high-fat addicts, but also athletes looking for the optimal diet for training and patients with metabolic disorders.
Exercise the best bet to fight weight regainSeptember 3rd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Exercise can help control weight regain after dieting by reducing appetite and burning fat before burning carbohydrates, according to a new study. According to researchers from the University of Colorado Denver, burning fat first and storing carbohydrates for use later in the day slows weight regain and may minimize overeating by inducing a feeling of fullness to the brain.
