Research indicates that infants eat a healthier diet and are a healthier weight when they grow older if parents adopt baby-led weaning rather than spoon-fed weaning.Baby Knows Best: Baby-Led Versus Parental-Led (Spoon-Fed) Weaning is a post from: … [Read more...]
Lab Notes: Young and Depressed: More Likely Bullied; Broken Heart Syndrome Is Real
10 February, 2012
Yesterday's top story: Adolescents who are depressed are more likely to be bullied at school, say researchers from Arizona State University.Lab Notes: Young and Depressed: More Likely Bullied; Broken Heart Syndrome Is Real is a post from: CalorieLab … [Read more...]
Diet Sodas Linked to Stroke and Heart Attack, But Still Not as Bad as the Non-Diet Versions
8 February, 2012
A new study links diet sodas to higher incidences of stroke and heart attack. Diet Sodas Linked to Stroke and Heart Attack, But Still Not as Bad as the Non-Diet Versions is a post from: CalorieLab - Health News & Information Blog CalorieLab - … [Read more...]
Lab Notes: Komen to Keep Funding Planned Parenthood; Genetic Tests May Help with Weight Loss
7 February, 2012
Yesterday's top story: The Komen Foundation has reversed their earlier decision to stop providing funding for some Planned Parenthood projects.Lab Notes: Komen to Keep Funding Planned Parenthood; Genetic Tests May Help with Weight Loss is a post … [Read more...]
Lab Notes: Half of All U.S. Pets Dangerously Overweight; Vitamin Supplements May Cut Colon Cancer Risk
5 February, 2012
Yesterday's top story: Based on a survey of U.S. veterinarians, some 88 million cats and dogs, over 50% of all house pets, are so overweight or obese that they run a high risk of hypertension, diabetes, crippling arthritis, cancer, and a lifespan … [Read more...]
Lab Notes: Triglyceride Levels Predict Strokes; McDonald’s to Phase Out Pink Slime in Burgers
3 February, 2012
Yesterday's top story: For postmenopausal women, triglyceride levels may be a more important risk factor than cholesterol for predicting strokes.Lab Notes: Triglyceride Levels Predict Strokes; McDonald’s to Phase Out Pink Slime in Burgers is a … [Read more...]
Lab Notes: Two Drugs Increase Breast Cancer Stem Cells; What Happens If You Only Eat Chicken Nuggets
28 January, 2012
Yesterday's top story: Avastin and Sutent which fight many types of cancer by preventing blood vessel growth, but increase the number of stem cell cancers in mice with breast cancer which likely explains the very temporary benefits in women who used … [Read more...]
4 Types of ‘Bad Eating,’ and How to Avoid Them
26 January, 2012
Eating Like You Had a Cab Waiting Maybe you’re always running late, or impatient by nature, or get absolutely ravenous, but whatever the reason, you tend to bolt your food as fast as possible. Not a good idea, according to Japanese researchers, … [Read more...]
Lab Notes: Moms Want Breast-Feeding on Sesame Street; Some Chemicals Tied to Miscarriages in Nurses
14 January, 2012
Yesterday's top story: Bring Breastfeeding Back to Sesame Street, is the petition started by mothers on Care2.com.Lab Notes: Moms Want Breast-Feeding on Sesame Street; Some Chemicals Tied to Miscarriages in Nurses is a post from: CalorieLab - Health … [Read more...]
Lab Notes: Liver Compound Has Anticancer Properties; Ovarian Cancer Diagnosis Aided by New Tool
6 January, 2012
Yesterday's top story: Experiments have demonstrated that a compound released by the liver has anticancer properties using several different mechanisms, while leaving healthy cells untouched.Lab Notes: Liver Compound Has Anticancer Properties; … [Read more...]