Aug 22,2008-  Epidemiologic studies show that consuming tree nuts (almonds, Brazils, cashews, hazelnuts, pecans, pine nuts, pistachios, macadamias and walnuts) five or more times per week is associated with a reduced risk of developing both diabetes and heart disease.

Aug 21,2008-  This latest study identified BMP-7 as the protein capable of inducing the formation and function of brown fat cells.

Aug 20,2008-  In this study, the authors' objective was "to evaluate the effects of homocysteine-lowering treatment with folic acid plus vitamin B12 on mortality and cardiovascular events.

Aug 20,2008-  The new findings build upon previous work at NIST in which the team used neutron scattering to determine that rapidly solidified sugars preserve such proteins best when they suppress molecular motions lasting a nanosecond or less.

Aug 19,2008-  It has been identified that healthy vegetable and fish oils can help to reduce the risk of heart attacks and can lower blood pressure.

Aug 19,2008-  Once inside the stomach, LuraLean expands to more than 10x its original size to help individuals feel full. Its extremely high viscosity once expanded keeps it intact.

Aug 19,2008-  Gum chewing is thought to act as a kind of "sham feeding," stimulating nerves in the digestive system, triggering the release of gastrointestinal hormones and increasing the production of saliva and secretions from the pancreas, the authors note.

Aug 19,2008-  This is just one more study adding to an increasing body of literature connecting regular cocoa flavanol consumption to blood flow and vascular health improvements throughout the body.

Aug 18,2008-  The researchers are combining organic chemistry, computer-aided design and molecular biology techniques in developing and testing pharmaceutical compounds that can fight breast and prostate cancer cells.

Aug 15,2008-  Increasing intake of low-energy density foods, specifically mushrooms, in place of high-energy-density foods, like lean ground beef, is a strategy for preventing or treating obesity.