Pres. Obama, Indian PM Singh Announce Partnership To Improve Global Food Security

During a joint press conference with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday, President Barack Obama announced a new partnership between U.S. and Indian agriculture sectors to help improve food security globally, Press Trust International/Livemint.com reports (11/8)…

Vitamin D May Not Benefit Knee Osteoarthritis Sufferers

Adding vitamin D as a supplement does not appear to lessen the symptoms, or slow the progression, of knee osteoarthritis, according to research presented this week at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Scientific Meeting in Atlanta. Osteoarthritis, or OA as it is commonly called, is the most common joint disease affecting middle-age and older people…

Gout In Women, A Not So Sweet Outcome Of Sugar-Sweetened Drinks

Women who consume fructose-rich beverages, such as sugar-sweetened soft drinks and orange juice, are at an increased risk for gout, according to research presented this week at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Scientific Meeting in Atlanta. Gout is a painful and potentially disabling form of arthritis that has been recognized since ancient times…

Greater Food Insecurity From Recession Poses Increased Risk To Low Income Individuals With Diabetes

The economic recession impacts many aspects of our lives including an increase incidence of food insecurity. This can have serious consequences for those suffering from chronic illnesses like diabetes.

Nutrition Professor Loses 27 Pounds On Junk Food Diet In 10 Weeks

Imagine a diet of Twinkies, Doritos chips, and other foods high in sugar and saturated fats, and losing lots of weight on it. That is exactly what Mark Haub, a professor in human nutrition from Kansas State University did – and he lost 27 pounds in ten weeks. On top of that, his blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels improved considerably…