Highest Rates of Obesity, Diabetes in the South, Appalachia, and Some Tribal Lands (Nov 19, 2009)
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Related MedlinePlus Topics: Diabetes , Obesity
USDA Scientists, Colleagues Sequence Corn Genome (Nov 19, 2009)
ARS computational biologist Doreen Ware and colleagues have completed a four-year effort to sequenc..
Low-Carb, High-Carb Diet Both Help Keep Weight off (Nov 19, 2009)
Low-carb and high-carb diets work equally well for maintaining weight loss, Australian researchers r..
USDA Awards $1 Million to North Carolina State University to Train Students in Human Health and Nutrition (Nov 19, 2009)
Media Contact: Jennifer Martin, (202) 720-8188 KANNAPOLIS, N.C., Nov. 19, 2009 – USDA’s National In..
Microwave Meter Measures Moisture and Density of In-Shell Peanuts (Nov 19, 2009)
ARS scientists have developed a microwave meter that measures moisture and density of in-shell pean..
The Benefit of Eating Slowly (Nov 19, 2009)
Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Topics: Healthy Living , Obesity , Weight Control
Diet, Cognitive Ability May Play Role in Heart Disease (Nov 19, 2009)
Study finds fewer deaths among higher-functioning seniors who eat lots of fruits, vegetables Source..
Holiday Food Safety During Pregnancy (Nov 19, 2009)
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Related MedlinePlus Topic: Pregnancy
Living with diabetes (Nov 19, 2009)
Nearly 24 million Americans have diabetes. Almost six million of them are undiagnosed.
Toddlers, Obese Kids Suffer Most from Smoke (Nov 18, 2009)
Secondhand exposure damages cardiovascular systems of children, study finds Source: HealthDay Relat..
USDA Awards More Than $5 Million in Grants to Support Local Foods Initiatives (Nov 18, 2009)
Media Contact: Jennifer Martin, (202) 720-8188 WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Agriculture Secretary Tom Vil..
Niacin Adds No Benefit for Statin Patients (Nov 18, 2009)
Taking the B vitamin didn't reverse or stall carotid artery disease Source: HealthDay Related Medli..
Obesity Rolling Back Gains in Heart Health (Nov 17, 2009)
Studies show risk factors rising among children and adults, with many denying they have a problem S..
Heart Disease a Killer in Psychotic Individuals (Nov 17, 2009)
People with schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders are more likely to die of heart disease than..
Benefits of Eating Fish May Depend on Preparation (Nov 17, 2009)
Baked or boiled beats fried or dried for heart health, researchers say Source: HealthDay Related Me..
Uninsured Trauma Patients More Likely to Die (Nov 17, 2009)
Causes for the disparity need to be further explored, researchers say Source: HealthDay Related Med..
Exercise and deep belly fat (Nov 17, 2009)
Visceral fat is deep fat – inside your belly, where it grows around your vital organs. The more you ..
One in Seven Americans Short of Food (Nov 16, 2009)
More than 49 million Americans -- one in seven -- struggled to get enough to eat in 2008, the highe..
Moderate-Fat Diet May Be Better at Reducing Heart Risks (Nov 16, 2009)
People with metabolic syndrome should steer clear of low-fat meal plans, study says Source: HealthD..
IDS Sports Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Products (Nov 16, 2009)
IDS Sports announced today that it is conducting a voluntary nationwide recall of five of the compa..
Household Food Security in the United States, 2008 (Nov 16, 2009)
Eighty-five percent of American households were food secure throughout the entire year in 2008, mean..
Food Security in the United States (Nov 16, 2009)
The Food Security in the United States briefing room provides a central point for obtaining informat..
Child Food Allergies on the Rise in U.S. (Nov 16, 2009)
Experts unsure if growth stems from more awareness or actual increase in numbers Source: HealthDay ..
Diabetes and Lifestyle (Nov 16, 2009)
Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Topics: Diabetes , Healthy Living
Your Health: A Recap of the Week's Top Stories (Nov 16, 2009)
Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Topics: Depression , Exercise and Physical Fitness , Liver Di..
