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A19	Obesity epidemic due to increased food intake, and not decreased activity level.
A14	Monosodium glutamate use associated with weight gain.
A11	Prospective study of runners as they aged from 50 through 80 shows substantial benefits.
J30	Bifidobacterium infantis continues to show promise as treatment for irritable bowel syndrome.
J29	New study highlights risk of losing bone density while following a low-calorie diet for weight loss.
J24	In acute study, fructose increases lipogenesis relative to glucose.
J22	Ice-tea aficionado develops kidney stones
J21	Anti-bacterial actions of cranberry juice explained by its action on fimbriae.
J17	Whole fruits and fruit juices have opposite effects on diabetes risk in Nurses' Health Study
J17	Atkins was right after all. NEJM study confirms benefits of low-carb and Mediterannean diets vs. low-fat diet.
J08	Farm-raised tilapia fish has relatively low levels of omega-3 fatty acids.
J08	Fish oil plus red yeast lower cholesterol to the same extent as statin therapy.
J01	Caffeine intake increases rate at which muscle replenishes glycogen stores after exercise.
J26	Fructose, but not glucose, increases visceral adipose tissue and triglycerides, and lower insulin sensitivity.
J17	Big breakfast diet more effective than low-carb diet in maintaining weight loss.
J16	Eating in response to stress? Ghrelin could be the reason why.
J16	Studies with fat cells suggest that resveratrol may help combat obesity.
J10	Eating diet rich in oily fish associated with markedly reduced risk of age-related macular degeneration.
J06	How to lose weight without losing bone.
M27	Study suggests that RDA for children for cholecalciferol should be 2,000 IU/day, rather than 200 IU/day.
M27	High-flavonoid cocoa can be a boost for diabetics.
M26	Qualitative changs in gut microflora affect insulin resistance.
M26	Six vs. three meals per day has no impact on weight loss.
M21	After heart attack, bivalirudin better than heparin plus glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitors.
M09	Acrylamide intake associated with risk of kidney cancer.
M04	Study suggests that the number of fat cells is set for life at adolescence, without change during dieting or weight gain.
A21	New book emphasizes potential harm of high-fructose sweeteners.
A21	International study of chemicals in urine links blood pressure to diet and gut bacteria.
A21	Chocolate lowers LDL cholesterol by 5% in RCT.
A16	Meta-analysis suggests that beta-carotene, vitamin A, and vitamin E may actually reduce survival.
A10	Food colorings found to cause hyperactivity - may be banned in the UK.
A09	Leptin plus conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) leads to both fat loss and maintained insulin sensitivity (in mice).
M14	Soy compound genistein almostl completely stops the spread of prostate cancer in mice.
M07	Sewage-based fertilizer contaminated with thallium, PCBs.
F21	Salt-rich diet linked to obesity in children via sugar-containing soft drink consumption.
F14	Probiotics protect top athletes.
F05	Type 2 muscle fibers, such as those increased by body building, improve metabolic syndrome in an animal model.
J29	Twins study links telomere shortening and premature ageing to sedentary lifestyle.
J25	Some specialty coffees contain almost calories.
J25	Stevia-sweetened drinks fight FDA regulations for mainstream acceptance.
J23	Obesity surgery found to be more effective than diet in curing type 2 diabetes.
J18	Canadian study suggests drinking 4 liters of water per day can cause proteinuria; reversible when water ingestion reduced.
J17	Hereditary hemochromatosis genotype more common than previously thought: 1 in 250.
J15	Dietary supplement containing undocumented male hormones can markedly accelerate prostate cancer.
J09	Cannabinoid receptor blocking drug effective in causing weight loss.
D08	Calcium requirements may be overestimated - should be in the range of 750 mg/day.
D03	Low carb diet more effective than low fat diet in reducing inflammatory markers in patients with metabolic syndrome.
N27	FDA: Use of mycophenolate mofetil during pregnancy associated with increased risk of pregnancy loss and congenital malformations.
N26	High-glycemic intake carb intake linked to type 2 diabetes in African American and Chinese women.
N23	Link between obesity and decreased survival questioned.
N19	Caloric intake from beverages has doubled over what it was in 1965.
N13	Low carb diet associated with slower prostate cancer growth in mice.
N07	Walnuts, blueberries in diet help old rats think better.
N07	New NHANES data suggests that best survival is in patients who are "overweight" with BMI 25-30.
N06	Modest gain in visceral fat causes reversible decline in endothelial function.
N03	Metabolites of flavonoid (quercetin) present in onions found to be anti-inflammatory.
O26	Reduced calorie diet in rats helps maintain muscle fitness and mass into old age.
O22	Chewing gum shown to help curb appetite and reduce cravings.
O19	Shockingly high levels of salt in some fast foods.
O12	Tea drinking associated with benefits on bone density in elderly women.
O12	Is fructose really that bad?
O12	61% of 33 lipsticks sold in the United States test positive for lead.
O12	Red wine may help defend against food-borne diseases.
O12	Study finds that some people are programmed to love chocolate.
S21	Scientists identify genes linked to longevity and caloric restriction.
S21	High-glycemic starch diet linked to fatty liver in mice.
S18	Alternate day fasting may shrink fat cells.
S12	Aspartame is safe, study says.
S04	Skinny gene identified that controls amount of body fat.
A23	Very high levels of reactive carbonyl compounds found in high fructose corn syrup.
A22	Lack of benefit of vitamin E on heart disease may have been due to underdosing.
A21	Gustducin - new sugar-sensing receptor identified in the intestine; activated by artificial sweeteners
A20	As muscle turns to fat, obesity rises despite no change in BMI.
A20	Mechanism of adenovirus-induced obesity clarified.
A18	Low carbohydrate nutrition and metabolism: Maybe Atkins was not that far off, after all.
A17	New roles for sirtuin 2 identified in controlling fat cell metabolism.
A07	Masked thiamine deficiency (problems with RBC transketolase assay) linked to diabetic vascular disease.
A03	Alternate day fasting paper: Clinical effects and effects on markers of oxidative stress.
A02	Anorexia nervosa more common than previously thought
J25	Obesity spreads among friends, study concludes.
J24	Soft drinks, including diet soft drinks, linked to 50% higher risk of metabolic syndrome.
J18	Vittamin C offers little protection against colds unless person undergoing extreme stress.
J17	Eating a high glycemic index diet is associated with age-related macular degeneration.
J17	Alternate-day fasting - a review of human and animal trials.
J11	Usefulness of tomatoes and lycopene to prevent cancer unclear.
J10	Selenium supplements appear to raise risk of developing diabetes in RCT.
J02	How stress and high-calorie intact interact to increase weight and change body fat distribution.
J30	Low energy density diet better.
J20	Dietary calcium better than supplements for bone health in women.
J05	Young women who follow strict diet, exercise regimen at risk for bone loss.
M24	Choline deficiency may be more widespread than previously believed
M21	Might probiotics modify the course of autoimmune disease?
M17	Beneficial effect of lycopene vs. prostate cancer not supported on closer examination.
M15	Treadmill workstation growing in popularity after study documents the obvious - more calories burned.
M15	Heavy multivitamin use, esp. including zinc, selenium, and beta-carotene associated with advanced prostate cancer.
M15	Boiling broccoli and similar vegetables degrades their anti-cancer properties.
M14	Effect of polyphenols (from apples, onions, green tea) on fat catabolism.
M11	Low estrogen levels associated with osteoporosis in men.
M08	Food additives linked to behavioral problems in children.
M07	Liver, kidney damage in people taking large amount of green tea polyphenol supplements.
M07	Inactivation of ACAT2 enzyme protects fat-eating mice from atherosclerosis.
M03	Nicotinamide riboside, found naturally in milk, dramatically extends lifespan in yeast via sirtuins.
M02	Pha-4 gene linked to increased longevity associated with caloric restriction.
M02	Egg board cites recent research studies supporting beneficial effects of egg consumption.
M01	Pistacchios lower cholesterol, provide anti-oxidants.
A30	Guelph scientists explain how pet food tainted with melamine and cyanuric acid can cause kidney failure.
A24	AGEs and food preparation may play an important role in chronic disease.
A19	Green tea may be of benefit in Sjogren syndrome.
A18	Men lose more upper body fat following an Atkins style diet.
A18	Animal study suggests that changing to a low-fat diet can induce stress.
A18	DHA-rich diet may curb Alzheimer's disease.
A12	High prevalence obesity gene identified.
A05	Think that eating only once a day will make you lose weight? Nope.
A05	Premenopausal overweight women do not lose bone mass during weight loss associated with diet.
M30	FDA: Marketing of Zelnorm (for constipation) stopped because of severe cardiovascular side effects.
M26	Study finds that olive/fish oil fat-based diet as healhy as a low-fat diet in post-MI patients.
M21	More calories, fat than expected in Chinese takeout food.
M16	Fructose linked to deranged liver metabolism in rats, involving PPARs, leptin, and metabolic syndrome.
M16	Phthalate exposure linked to metabolic syndrome
M16	An apple a day really does keep the doctor away.
M11	Are current recommendations for vitamin D intake way too low?
M11	Is cocoa (epicatechin) a vitamin?
M05	Dietary copper in the news after copper supplementation helps prevent heart failure in stressed rodents.
M05	Atkins diet may be the most effective with few obvious adverse effects
M04	Low fat dairy infertility warning.
M02	Brown fat located in muscle fibers linked to resistance to obesity, type 2 DM in a mouse model.
M01	Intake of certain vitamins found to be associated with decreased survival
F01	Oligofructose fiber a new potential weapon against obesity.
J31	Retailers in the UK to remove trans fats from most foods.
J29	Diet and exercise equal in ability to get rid of belly fat.
J29	Health benefits of fruits and vegetables apply to their juices as well.
J29	Major link in brain-obesity puzzle found.
J19	Nintendo Wii videogame use promotes weight loss (n=1).
J17	Interesterified fats being used to substitute for trans-fats, but new study shows that they are unhealthy, also.
J16	Tomato-broccoli combo may be effective against prostate cancer; efficacy approaches that of castration.
J15	Pancreatic-polypeptide containing chewing gum - a new potential weapon against obesity
J09	Milk appears to eliminate the cardiovascular benefits of tea
J09	Chili pepper extracts kill cancer cells by attacking their mitochondria.
J04	FTC nabs 4 companies for unproved weight loss claims.
J04	Whole milk, but not low-fat milk ,offers protection against weight gain.
J04	Adding activity to video games fights obesity
J02	Twenty-five best dieting tips ever
D27	Green vegetables may lower blood pressure via nitrates.
D20	Friendly microbes could make you fat: Bacteroides vs. Firmicutes
D19	Obesity could bankrupt UK health system.
D19	Yoghurt bacteria may help prevent minor pain of intestinal origin.
D19	Australians develop modified sugar product with low glycemic index.
D13	Garlic: Good against vampires, but little protection against cardiovascular risk.
D12	Diet resulting in 10% body weight loss leads to measurable loss in bone density over 1-year period.
D12	Man eats pastrami and cheesecake, has heart attack, sues Atkins company, unsuccessfully.
D12	Even slight holiday weight gain sets the stage for obesity.
D10	MRI scan used to quantify visceral fat.
D10	Fatty diet linked to asthma.
D09	Does eating low-fat foods make us fat?
D09	Low-carbohydrate diabetes diet book published
D05	Japanese health ministry top officials start diet blog to record their own weight loss progress.
D04	Focus on exercise rather than diet helps guard obese patients against further weight gain.
D03	Thinness associated with miscarriage risk
N30	FDA review questions benefits of lutein for age-related macular degeneration.
N30	Nitrosamines in bacon linked to bladder cancer.
N29	Procyanidins identified as cardiovascular protective agents in wines; French, Sardinian wines have the most.
N26	Osteoporosis in men in the news.
N24	Lost gene may help increase iron, zinc, and protein content of wheat.
N23	Eating trans-fats causes abnormal lipid profile in red blood cell membranes
N16	Resveratrol makes champion athletes out of fat mice eating a high-fat diet.
N14	Onion and garlic intake may protect against various cancers.
N09	Exercise and cutting calories each lower risk of diabetes to a similar extent.
N08	Low carbohydrate diet lowers cardiovascular risk in Nurses Health Study (NEJM)
N07	Why do we eat mindlessly and what would induce us to stop?
N06	Lipoic acid may retard vascular stiffening, aging, via ceramide and phosphatases.
N06	Children's belly fat increases by more than 65% since 1990.
N03	Cool down - you may live longer - an alternative explanation for why CR works?
N01	Resveratrol improves health and possibly lifespan of mice fed a high-fat diet.
O31	Life-extending benefits of calorie restriction in the news
O30	Turmeric prevents experimental rheumatoid arthritis, bone loss.
O26	Significant amount of binge eating occurs in restaurants.
O20	Vitamin supplementation has no effect on atherosclerosis progression
O18	Grape seed extracts halts growth of colorectal cancer in mice.
O18	Benefits of eating fish outweigh the risks
O17	Natural flavonoid found in strawberries boosts long-term memory
O15	Friendly bacteria in kefir may help protect against allergies.
O12	Get on scale daily to keep off lost pounds.
O10	Like ice cream? Put a few walnuts on top.
O07	Carrot juice recalled. Three people with botulism in Toronto
O03	Overeating like drug addiction.
O02	High magnesium diet (in people without kidney disease) linked to lower risk of diabetes
O02	Mild vitamin C deficiency inhibits fat oxidation during submaximal exercise; may contribute to obesity.
S27	Americans puzzled by food labels - often underestimate portion size.
S27	Botulism linked to consumption of unrefrigerated carrot juice.
S25	Dieting female athletes prone to bone injury.
S25	Wine and fruit as part of healthy diet can lead to tooth enamel erosion.
S25	Calorie restriction may protect against Alzheimer's disease
S15	Calorie restriction staves of Alzheimer-like changes in squirrel monkeys
S14	MMWR documents rising tide of obesity in the United States.
S11	Mandarin oranges appear to cut liver cancer risk in Japan
S11	Want to fight fat? Eat brown seaweed!
S08	Typical diets are deficient in choline, especially for women.
S05	Scientists explain hunger-busting effect of higher protein diets
S04	Asian children at particular risk for vitamin D deficiency
S01	Juice consumption linked to reduced risk for Alzheimer disease
A31	Body programmed to resist weight loss
A30	Carbs linked to obesity in a mouse model
A25	Benefits of drinking tea touted; dehydrating effect of caffeine-containing beverages questioned.
A24	Shaking the salt habit
A23	How roughage keeps you regular
A22	NEJM: New study shows BMI greater than 25 associated with higher death risk in middle-aged people.
A21	Red and white wine may be equally good for the heart
A21	Some diabetologists changing views of lower-carb diets for type 2 diabetes control.
A18	Role of BMI as a measure of obesity and cardiovascular risk questioned.
A18	Arkansas gets aggressive with childhood obesity.
A09	Chronically high blood sugar linked to risk of cognitive impairment
A08	Sugary drinks are piling on the pounds.
A08	Walking exercise reduces size of abdominal fat cells
A07	Elderly should take probiotics
A07	Latex in food wrappers may be a source of allergy.
A04	Flavonol-rich cocoa may have health benefits for boomers.
A03	Is saturated fat evil? Think again. CLAs in dairy act similar to PPAR agonists; may be of benefit in diabetes
A01	Chemicals in curry and onion may help prevent colon cancer
J31	Scripps research scientists test anti-obesity vaccine
J30	Federal investigators warn of gene-diet tests as being of no use.
J28	Children with sensitive taste buds tend not to like vegetables.
J26	High carb, low glycemic index diet comes out on top in comparative study
J24	Low glycemic index diet promotes weight loss, cardiovascular risk reduction
J21	High-carb drinks can make you sleepy.
J15	Sleep deprivation doubles risk of obesity in both children and adults
J11	Mediterranean diet better than low fat diet
J03	Obesity linked to depression and mood disorders.
J29	NHLBI offers DASH diet eating guide
J22	New fat-burnng gene linked to metabolic syndrome.
J21	Sales of amaranth, quinoa, and other alternative grains triple.
J20	AHA issues new dietary recommendations; saturated and trans-fat intakes further limited
J18	QOD-style diet found to help asthma, arthritis
J15	Another study finds benefits of lower carb diet for diabetics
J14	Low carb diet improves glycemic control in diabetes (pdf)
J14	Feeding monkeys a high trans-fat diet markedly adds to abdominal fat.
J14	Caloric restriction prevents Alzheimer disease in a mouse model.
J12	Encouraging results for folic acid as a cancer prevention drug.
J08	Benefits of potassium-enriched salt on CV mortality in elderly men
J08	Fruit and vegetable intake has beneficial effects on bone via many mechanisms.
J06	Strict parenting can produce overweight kids
J06	Magic of the family meal
J06	Calcium from foods important to bone health
J02	More exciting news on caloric restriction and longevity from St. Louis
M24	Study links obesity to liver failure
M24	Low-carbohydrate diet has no deleterious effects on bone loss.
M18	NIH panel calls for more FDA oversight of vitamin and mineral supplements
M18	Diet composition study in AJCN - is low carb better? Dr. Eades dissects the data.
M18	Ketogenic low-carb diets no better than non-ketogenic diets: RCT
M17	Chocolate good? Coffee is too! Enjoy.
M17	Compounds in broccoli, cauliflower, suppress hereditary cancers in animals.
M17	How apples protect the body
M16	Longevity effects of caloric restriction linked to growth hormone.
M15	Moderately increased BMI in the elderly associated with reduced mortality
M13	Konjac shirataki low calorie soluble fiber
M12	Appetite suppression pathway in the brain by leucine provides explanation for Atkins diet success.
M09	Just like us, social stress causes hamsters to overeat.
M09	Tooth enamel sensitivity, erosion, due to soft drinks, sports drinks, "healthy" fruits and veggies.
M08	Miami beach doctor releases Reality Diet based on 2:90 fiber:calorie ratio for carbs.
M08	Reducing caloric intake plus mild exercise reduces age-related effects in rats.
M07	Study suggests that aspartame does not raise risk of cancer
M07	Eleven a key age for obese children
M03	Mayo: 20 g sodium, 50% saturated fat diet improves BP, lipids in obese.
M03	Clinton foundation organizes deal to remove non-diet sodas from dispensers in schools.
M01	Rising level of eating disorders among boys.
M01	Gastric banding surgery works better than a very low calorie diet
M01	Obesity rates in the U.S. underestimated by 50% due to inaccurate patient self-reporting.
A28	Magnesium deficiency and metabolic syndrome re-emphasized
A27	Consuming a high glycemic index diet increases risk of age-related macular degeneration.
A26	GI hormone oxyntomodulin lowers appetite, increases activity level
A25	Anti-oxidant selenium offers no heart disease protection in first large randomized controlled trial.
A25	Low vitamin D intake during pregnancy linked to low birth weight
A19	Eating QOD forum updates: Magnesium, metabolic rate time course, treadmill workstation, and more.
A18	Mediterranean diet lowers Alzheimer disease risk
A13	CNTF can overcome leptin resistance to fight obesity.
A10	Obese persons in denial about their weight.
A10	Fat-seeking lasers take aim at cellulite
A08	AMBI (Tarrytown company) gets exclusive rights to Finland's PANSALT distribution in the U.S.
A04	Vitamin D and calcium may lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes in women.
A04	Vitamin C deficiency associated with impaired ability to metabolize fat.
A04	Low vitamin D levels associated with increased cancer incidence.
A04	Pine nut oil or conjugated linoleic acid both significant appetite suppressors.
M30	Apparent CV protective effect of alcohol intake may be due to a statistical fluke.
M29	Insufficient sleep in children strongly linked to obesity.
M28	Longevity scientists begin feud that may not be resolved for a long time.
M26	Genetically engineered pigs have meat with high levels of omega-3 fatty acids
M26	Restricting carbohydrates to 20-30% of dietary intake normalized blood glucose in type 2 DM
M24	Study focuses on bread as a major cause of higher salt intake.
M24	Benefits of eating oily fish seem to be slip-sliding away.
M23	Fat man walking - walker loses weight and finds soul
M22	Salt reduction targets for processed food in UK deemed insufficient by some.
M20	Researchers identify new fat controlling gene - lipin
M17	Virus blamed for obesity epidemic.
M17	Obese woman on Atkins with gastroenteritis develops severe ketoacidosis.
M16	Glycemic index is bupkes.
M15	Obesity alarms traditionally thin Japan
M15	Specially formulated salt substitute cuts hypertension.
M13	Nutrigenomics: DNA-tailored diets: Bogus or breakthrough?
M13	If you're going to jog, don't jog alone.
M12	Chromium of no benefit in type 2 diabetics
M11	New promising longevity gene (smk-1) identified in lower organisms.
M11	Dieting quotes and pithy sayings
M08	Diabetes drug Byetta (exenatide) gaining attention as weight loss aid.
M08	Cholesterol-lowering foods most effective when combined.
M07	Heavy coffee drinking plus gene variant tied to heart attack risk in Costa Ricans
M07	Low cal drinks help teens stay trim.
M07	Thin people who do not exercise have high LDL cholesterol levels; similar to obese non-exercisers.
M07	Serum marker of artery damage linked so small increases in the BMI or waist-hip ratio.
M05	Noni juice consumption lowers cholesterol and triglycerides.
M05	The importance of soft drinks in the obesity epidemic.
M03	How sleep deprivation can cause obesity.
M01	Second printing of The QOD Diet now available as of March 1, 2006
F27	Eating cocoa markedly lowers risk of heart disease, according to Dutch study.
F27	Study casts doubt on the reliability of the glycemic index.
F26	Medicare to pay for some obesity surgeries; establishes national standards for qualification.
F26	Childhood obesity time bomb explodes.
F24	In defense of higher fat diets
F23	Benefits of eating seafood still outweigh the risks.
F20	Mars chocolate maker to introduce foods with flavonol-rich chocolates.
F19	Low-fat diet myth busted.
F18	High sugar, but not high calcium, increases risk of kidney stones.
F16	FDA issues guidance on whole grain food labeling.
F16	Calcium and vitamin D supplements in postmenopausal women don't reduce fracture risk.
F15	Eating one grapefruit a day can lower serum cholesterol
F15	Vitamin C can stop vitamin E depletion in smokers.
F15	Diet secrets of the 16th century.
F13	New study links aspartame to cancer in rats.
F10	High mercury levels found in hair samples from 23% of young women.
F10	Blast from the past - a pre-Atkins study supports an Atkins-type diet.
F10	Veggies contain compounds that boost DNA repair.
F10	New immigrants to the U.S. begin eating more junk food.
F10	Candy on the desk is candy in the mouth.
F08	Vitamin D inhibits progression of some prostate cancers
F07	Scientists develop potato with 1/3 fewer calories.
F07	Low fat diet benefits for women less than expected.
F07	Resveratrol prolongs lifespan in short-lived fish
F05	Fast food greases India's way to becoming fat.
F03	OHSU research calls into question the link between cortisol and obesity.
F01	Calcium citrate plus weight-bearing resistance exercise builds bone density in women.
F01	Red meat cancer risk clue found
J31	AHA Scientific Statement: Dietary approaches to treat hypertension
J31	FDA approves new drug to treat chronic, idiopathic constipation.
J31	The science behind calorie-restriction diets.
J30	Certain adenovirus infections linked to obesity in animals and humans
J29	US pupils will dance themselves into a state of fitness with new computer game.
J28	French women don't get fat -- er, yes actually, they do, lately!
J28	Super bowls lead to super appetites
J27	Getting rid of a stomach bug lowers the rate of chronic indigestion (dyspepsia)
J27	If dairy leads to weight loss, it's the dairy and not the calcium.
J25	Fish oil appears to have no beneficial effect against cancer.
J24	Study of Kuna indians is good news for chocoholics - procyanidin in cocoa lowers BP.
J24	An apple a day keeps Alzheimer's disease away?
J23	Fermented milk drink reduces high blood pressure.
J23	Food intolerance and food allergy: Mostly just another food fad?
J23	Black currants contain substances that protect brain cells against degenerative damage.
J22