Journal of Nutrition

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The Journal of Nutrition is one of two academic journals published by the American Society for Nutrition. It is freely accessible to the public after a 12 month embargo. It was started in 1928 and has an impact factor of 3.77, making it the 3rd among peer-reviewed journals in ISI's nutrition and dietetic category.

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Coffee break: Compound brewing new research in colon, breast cancer

Coffee break: Compound brewing new research in colon, breast cancer (w/ Podcast)

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created Nov 12, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

A compound in coffee has been found to be estrogenic in studies by Texas AgriLife Research scientists.


Too much selenium can increase your cholesterol

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created Nov 12, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

A new study from the University of Warwick has discovered taking too much of the essential mineral selenium in your diet can increase your cholesterol by almost 10%.


High fat diet increases inflammation in the mouse colon

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created Nov 12, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- In mice fed a diet high in fat and low in fiber, vitamin D and calcium -- the so-called Western diet -- expression of a series of genes collectively associated with immune and inflammatory responses was altered. ...


Low levels of vitamin D linked to common vaginal infection in pregnant women

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created May 22, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Pregnant women with low levels of vitamin D may be more likely to suffer from bacterial vaginosis (BV) - a common vaginal infection that increases a woman's risk for preterm delivery, according to a University of Pittsburgh ...


Glutamine supplements show promise in treating stomach ulcers

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created May 15, 2009 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (4) | comments 2

Nearly 20 years ago, it was discovered that bacteria known as Helicobacter pylori were responsible for stomach ulcers. Since then, antibiotics have become the primary therapy used to combat the H. pylori infection, which affects ...


Vitamin D insufficiency linked to bacterial vaginosis in pregnant women

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created May 14, 2009 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is the most common vaginal infection in US women of childbearing age, and is common in pregnant women. BV occurs when the normal balance of bacteria in the vagina is disrupted and replaced by an overgrowth ...


Low glycemic breakfast may increase benefits of working out

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created Apr 14, 2009 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0

The benefits of physical activity and a balanced diet are well documented and form the basis of many public health recommendations. This is because each of these factors can independently influence risks for many chronic ...


A diet rich in calcium aids weight loss

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created Mar 12, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (4) | comments 1

Boosting calcium consumption spurs weight loss, according to a study published in the most recent issue of the British Journal of Nutrition, but only in people whose diets are calcium deficient.


Regular family meals result in better eating habits for adolescents

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created Mar 09, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Good eating habits can result when families eat together. In the March/April 2009 issue of the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, researchers from the School of Public Health, University of Minnesota report on one ...


Is one diet as good as another? New study says no and tells you why

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created Mar 04, 2009 | popularity 4.2 / 5 (12) | comments 6

Any diet will do? Not if you want to lose fat instead of muscle. Not if you want to lower your triglyceride levels so you'll be less likely to develop diabetes and heart disease. Not if you want to avoid cravings that tempt ...


Eating less may not extend life

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created Jan 23, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (8) | comments 1

If you are a mouse on the chubby side, then eating less may help you live longer.


New infant feeding and obesity research adds insight to ongoing issue

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created Jan 16, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 0

The February edition of the Journal of Nutrition offers new insights into possible associations between infant feeding and health outcomes related to obesity. According to David Barker, M.D., Ph.D., professor of clinical epidem ...