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Public Release: 9-Feb-2010
 American Journal of Clinical NutritionMulticenter study finds little effect of soy isoflavones on bone loss in postmenopausal women Results from a new multicenter clinical trial of 224 postmenopausal women questions the value of consuming soy isoflavone tablets to help lessen bone loss and minimize the effect of osteoporosis. 
NIH/National Institute of Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
Contact: Mike Ferlazzo
Public Release: 9-Feb-2010
62nd AAN Annual MeetingDrinking milk during pregnancy may lower baby's risk of MS Drinking milk during pregnancy may help reduce your baby's chances of developing multiple sclerosis as an adult, according to a preliminary study released today that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 62nd Annual Meeting in Toronto April 10-17, 2010. Contact: Rachel Seroka
Public Release: 8-Feb-2010
Journal of Clinical PsychopharmacologyFlower power can still calm the masses Feeling stressed? Try chamomile! This 'traditional' remedy has been around for years, but how much truth is there behind this old wives' tale? In an evaluation for Faculty of 1000, Michael Van Ameringen and Beth Patterson draw attention to the first randomized controlled trial of chamomile for the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder. Contact: Steve Pogonowski
Public Release: 8-Feb-2010
PediatricsNew study examines the impact on children of food product placements in the movies New research from the Hood Center for Children and Families at Dartmouth Medical School for the first time sheds light on the significant potential negative impact that food product placements in the movies could be having on children. Contact: David Corriveau
Public Release: 8-Feb-2010
Journal of Bone and Mineral ResearchAnorexics found to have excess fat-- in their bone marrow Researchers at Chidlren's Hopsital Boston have found that girls with anorexia, despite being emaciated, have strikingly high levels of fat in their bone marrow. This can be visualized in MRIs of the knee. The researchers believe that malnutrition causes hormonal alterations that push mesenchymal stem cells in the bone marrow to form fat cells rather than bone-forming cells. This may explain why patients with anorexia have bone loss.
National Institutes of Health and the Children's Hospital Radiology Foundation, Inc
Contact: James Newton
Public Release: 8-Feb-2010
Journal of Food MicrobiologyStudy carried out into biological risks of eating reptiles Reptiles are bred in captivity primarily for their skins, but some restaurants and population groups also want them for their meat. A study shows that eating these animals can have side effects that call into question the wisdom of eating this 'delicacy.' Contact: SINC
Public Release: 8-Feb-2010
BMC NeuroscienceChocoholic mice fear no pain Ever get a buzz from eating chocolate? A study published in the open access journal BMC Neuroscience has shown that chocolate-craving mice are ready to tolerate electric shocks to get their fix. Contact: Graeme Baldwin
Public Release: 8-Feb-2010
Journal of the Science of Food and AgricultureResearch reveals link between beer and bone health A new study suggests that beer is a significant source of dietary silicon, a key ingredient for increasing bone mineral density. Details of this study are available in the February issue of the Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, published by Wiley-Blackwell on behalf of the Society of Chemical Industry. Contact: Dawn Peters
Public Release: 8-Feb-2010
62nd AAN Annual MeetingMediterranean diet may lower risk of brain damage that causes thinking problems A Mediterranean diet may help people avoid the small areas of brain damage that can lead to problems with thinking and memory, according to a study released today that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 62nd Annual Meeting in Toronto April 10-17, 2010. Contact: Rachel Seroka
Public Release: 4-Feb-2010
Evolutionary AnthropologyAncient remains put teeth into Barker hypothesis Ancient human teeth are telling secrets that may relate to modern-day health: Some stressful events that occurred early in development are linked to shorter life spans. "Prehistoric remains are providing strong, physical evidence that people who acquired tooth enamel defects while in the womb or early childhood tended to die earlier, even if they survived to adulthood," says Emory anthropologist George Armelagos, who recently published the first summary of prehistoric evidence for the Barker hypothesis. Contact: Beverly Clark
Public Release: 4-Feb-2010
U of I faculty assist in evaluating US food security programs Representatives of the Eastern Illinois Foodbank shared results of a national study sponsored by Feeding America, the nation's largest domestic hunger-relief organization. The study is completed every four years by nearly 200 food banks and analyzes the effectiveness of emergency food distribution throughout the United States. Craig Gundersen, an associate professor in the Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics at the University of Illinois, is a member of the Technical Advisory Group for this report.
Feeding America
Contact: LeAnn Ormsby
Public Release: 4-Feb-2010
American Journal of Public HealthOnline programs improve fruit and vegetable consumption Online programs that provide information and tips about fruits and vegetables may be the key to getting more Americans to eat healthier, say researchers at Henry Ford Hospital.
NIH/National Cancer Institute
Contact: Liz Trudeau
Public Release: 4-Feb-2010
Journal of Food ScienceIt looks, feels and tastes like chicken, but it's made of soy Sure, some delicacies might taste just like chicken, but they usually feel and look much different. Soy meat alternatives, such as the soy burger, have become more popular recently, with increased sales of eight percent from 2007 to 2008. Now, scientists at the University of Missouri have created a soy substitute for chicken that is much like the real thing. The new soy chicken also has health benefits, including lowering cholesterol and maintaining healthy bones. Contact: Christian Basi
Public Release: 4-Feb-2010
Commercial fishing endangers dolphin populations Extensive commercial fishing endangers dolphin populations in the Mediterranean. This has been shown in a new study carried out at the University of Haifa's Department of Maritime Civilizations. "Unfortunately, we turn our backs to the sea and do not give much consideration to our marine neighbors," states researcher Dr. Aviad Scheinin. Contact: Rachel Feldman
Public Release: 2-Feb-2010
Physical Review LettersSpherical cows help to dump metabolism law The mysterious "3/4 law of metabolism" is wrong. "Actually, it's 2/3," says University of Vermont mathematician Peter Dodds. His analysis from networks helps overturn almost 80 years of belief in a near-mystical relationship between the size of animals and their resting metabolism. Contact: Joshua Brown
Public Release: 2-Feb-2010
Charles Drew cancer studies with yeast yield excellent results A researcher at Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science is investigating the potential use of nonpathogenic baker's yeast as a promising, natural therapy for cancer. Dr. Mamdooh Ghoneum presented his findings Tuesday, Feb. 2 at a special conference on "Cell Death Mechanism," sponsored by the American Association for Cancer Research at the Omni San Diego Hotel in San Diego. Contact: Elia Esparza
Public Release: 2-Feb-2010
Lifestyle changes for teens critical in light of research about teens' heart disease risk Lifestyle changes for teens are critical in light of new research about teens' heart disease risk. Parents can initiate small incremental changes during American Heart Month (February) to encourage lasting behavior change and combat high cholesterol and other risk factors for heart disease. Contact: Dan Menaged
Public Release: 1-Feb-2010
Journal of the American Dietetic AssociationNutrition services, prevention important in nutrition care for special health needs The American Dietetic Association has published an updated position paper that addresses the nutrition aspects of health care for people with developmental disabilities and special health care needs. It emphasizes prevention, coordination of care, the increasing role of technology and the importance of services provided by registered dietitians and dietetic technicians, registered. Contact: Jennifer Starkey
Public Release: 1-Feb-2010
ObesityNew study shows effectiveness of MEND program in prevention and treatment of pediatric obesity Ground-breaking results from a study to evaluate the effectiveness of the MEND Program, a multicomponent community-based childhood obesity intervention are published in US journal Obesity. The independent study conducted by a team at University College London Institute of Child Health demonstrates the success of weight management program MEND for overweight/obese children and their families. Results coincide with the launch of Michelle Obama's initiative to reduce childhood obesity announced last week. Contact: Teresa Earle
Public Release: 1-Feb-2010
NatureResearchers fight world hunger by mapping the soybean genome A team of researchers, including University of Missouri researchers, recently completed a study identifying 1.1 million base pairs of DNA in the soybean genome, including more than 90 distinct traits that affect plant development, productive characteristics, disease resistance, seed quality and nutrition, which could lead to extensive crop improvements. Contact: Kelsey Jackson
Public Release: 1-Feb-2010
Diabetes'Starving' fat suppresses appetite Peptides that target blood vessels in fat and cause them to go into programmed cell death (termed apoptosis) could become a model for future weight-loss therapies, say University of Cincinnati researchers.
NIH/National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
Contact: Dama Kimmon
Public Release: 1-Feb-2010
Journal of the American Dietetic AssociationWhole grain consumption by teens and young adults falls short of guidelines In a study published in the February 2010 issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association, researchers from the School of Public Health, University of Minnesota report that young people are consuming less than one serving of whole grains per day. The study took an in-depth look at influencers, modifiable factors and interventions that are critical for successfully addressing this gap. Contact: Lynelle Korte
Public Release: 1-Feb-2010
Proceedings of the National Academy of SciencesEvolution impacts environment, challenging traditionally held view, UC Riverside study finds The traditional view is that ecology shapes evolution. Some research has suggested, however, that evolutionary processes reciprocate by influencing ecology in turn. Now a University of California, Riverside-led team of biologists presents evidence that ecology and evolution are indeed reciprocally interacting processes, presenting a fundamental shift in our understanding of the relationship between evolution and ecology. The results represent a first significant step in showing that evolution cannot be ignored when studying ecological interactions.
National Science Foundation
Contact: Iqbal Pittalwala
Public Release: 1-Feb-2010
Journal of American College of CardiologyHeart patients using herbal remedies may be at heightened risk of dangerous drug interactions More and more Americans are turning to herbal remedies to help manage chronic conditions or promote general health and wellness. But many of today's popular herbal supplements, including St. John's wort, gingko biloba, garlic and even grapefruit juice can pose serious risks to people who are taking medications for heart disease, according to a review article published in the Feb. 9, 2010, issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Contact: Amanda Jekowsky
Public Release: 29-Jan-2010
Multiple sclerosis risk changes with the season Previous studies have shown multiple sclerosis patients are more often born in spring than in any other season, indicating that there is an environmental risk factor for the disease. A paper in the journal Neurology, reviewed for f1000 Medicine by Emmanuelle Waubant and Ellen Mowry, now suggests that this seasonal effect is mediated by the gene HLA-DRB1. Contact: Steve Pogonowski
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