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•   Cranberry juice shows promise blocking Staph infections
  • You may know that cranberry juice can be used to help prevent urinary tract infections, but a new study finds that it may also help stop staph infections.
•   Selenium intake linked to decreased risk of bladder cancer
  • Increasing selenium intake may decrease the risk of bladder cancer, according to a new study.
•   Is genetically altered fish OK? U.S. to decide
  • U.S. health officials are set to rule on whether a faster-growing, genetically engineered fish is safe to eat in a decision that could deliver the first altered animal food to consumers’ dinner plate
•   More omega-3 fats didn’t aid heart patients
  • Eating more heart-healthy omega-3 fats provided no additional benefit in a study of heart attack survivors who were already getting good care, Dutch researchers report
•   Grapefruit extract shows anti-diabetes potential
  • An antioxidant extracted from grapefruit may help the liver break down fat and improve insulin sensitivity
•   Broccoli and bananas may fight Crohn’s disease, scientists say
  • Laboratory studies show fibres from the vegetables may boost the body’s natural defences against stomach infections
•   Black rice could offer major health benefits
  • It is rich in anthocyanin antioxidants, thought to fight heart disease and cancer. US researchers say it has more vitamin E and fibre and less sugar than blueberries.
•   Banana plantain fibers could treat Crohn’s disease
  • Researchers are working with biotechnology company, Provexis, to test a new plantain based food product that could treat patients with the disease
•   Vitamin D tied to cancer, autoimmune disease genes
  • Worldwide, an estimated one billion people are deficient in vitamin D
•   Polyphenol antioxidants inhibit iron absorption
  • Penn State nutritional scientists found that eating certain polyphenols decreased the amount of iron the body absorbs, which can increase the risk of developing an iron deficiency
•   Consumers looking for boost of antioxidants may not get what they pay for in bottled teas
  • a new study suggests, if you're looking for high doses of healthful antioxidants, you might be better off brewing your tea at home
•   FDA’s MedWatch Safety Alerts website
  • MedWatch reports can signal a safety problem and lead to FDA action to protect the public from harm, serious illness, or death.
•   Diet Soft Drinks May Increase Risk of Preterm Birth
  • The consumption of artificially sweetened soft drinks, both carbonated and noncarbonated, is associated with an increased risk for births
•   Green leafy veg may cut diabetes risk
  • A diet rich in green leafy vegetables may reduce the risk of developing diabetes, UK research says
•   Low vitamin D levels tied to pregnancy complication
  • A new study finds that women who develop a severe form of pregnancy-related high blood pressure tend to have lower blood levels of vitamin D than healthy pregnant women
•   Dark chocolate can be good for the heart, study says
  • Older women who eat dark chocolate once or twice a week could be lowering their risk of heart failure, says a US study.
•   Plastic toxin found in 9 of 10 Canadians
  • Canadian children and teenagers have higher levels of bisphenol A in their urine than their parents and grandparents
•   Probiotic Drops Ease Colic
  • Any parent with a colicky baby knows the incessant crying that colic can produce -- but use of probiotic drops may reduce the infant’s wailing, according to a small randomized trial
•   Study links acetaminophen use with higher risk of teenage asthma
  • Teenagers who take acetaminophen — one of the world’s most popular painkillers — even once a month may be at double the risk for asthma, new research suggests
•   Fiber facts: The trick to understanding labels
  • Deciphering the whole-grain label. You will need to read closely to determine if a product is truly nutritious
•   Kids Not Getting Enough Nutrients: Vitamin D, Calcium, Fiber, and Potassium
  • children are missing out on four essential nutrients -- vitamin D, calcium, fiber, and potassium -- according to the U.S. government’s proposed new dietary guidelines

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