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HDCN News Archive -- Nutrition
Feb14	Semaglutide shown to effect substantial weight loss in obese persons.
Jul09	Predicing serum K from the EKG trace measured by an Apple watch.
Apr03	Rehydrating with soft drinks after exercise increases AKI injury markers
Nov17	Akkermansia gut bacteria and their role in insulin resistance and aging.
Jun12	Pharmacologic approach to weight loss that prevents food absorption.
Jun04	NKF 2018 Spring Clinical Meeting abstracts (.pdf)
Jan11	Lp(a) in the news in the New York Times
Jan09	Inhibitors of NMMT reduce obesity by increasing fat cell metabolism.
Apr18	High salt diet makes subjects drink less and eat more !?
Jul12	Dr. Fred Coe videos on urine calcium supersaturation in stone disease.
Jun30	FDA issues warning about Shiga-toxin producing E. Coli found in flour
May29	Three days of fasting every 10 days improve autoimmune diseases (in mice).
May29	Nicotinamide riboside protects mice from effects of diabetes.
May24	CRIC study shows a high urinary sodium excretion in CKD linked to higher CV risk.
Mar30	Oops! Vegetarian diet may have some drawbacks.
Feb14	Beetroot juice lowers blood pressure.
Feb14	Second salty taste receptor more fully characterized in humans.
Dec29	Myostatin antibody may prevent age-related decline in muscle mass.
Dec26	FGF21 suppresses cravings for sweets.
Dec21	Ergocalciferol supplementation does not affect ESA dose in dialysis patients.
Dec14	Even more news on the new HDCN Facebook page!
Dec14	Some drugs cause weight gain by alterations in the gut microbiome.
Nov30	Combining fasting blood sugar with HbA1c best for detecting prediabetes.
Nov24	Histone deacytelase (HDAC) inhibitors prevent muscle wasting.
Nov24	Cooking with chloraminated water can contaminate food with toxic molecules.
Nov10	Barbecued and pan-fried meat increases risk of kidney cancer.
Sep17	Empagliflozin use in diabetes associated with large reduction in CV risk.
Aug22	Packaging medications together by date to be taken and time of day.
Jul16	Using salt microspheres to reduce sodium intake
Jun29	Drink when thirsty advice for athletes from Sports Medicine group
May23	Leptin sensitizer extracted from Chinese Thunder God vine effective in obese mice.
May12	Controversy over ACP guidelines for kidney stone management
May05	Search NKF Spring Clinical Meeting 2015 abstracts
May05	Gut colonization with C. dif. that does not produce toxins to treat C. dif. infection
Apr23	Long coding RNA found that regulates brown fat production
Apr09	Listeria contamination found in Sabra hummus
Apr08	Short stature linked to increased cardiovascular risk
Feb26	Blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) proliferating in lakes worldwide.
Feb26	Polysorbate 80 and carboxymethylcellulose - food emulsifiers, and metabolic syndrome
Feb21	US Government radically changing dietary advice
Feb05	Rapid and unexpected weight gain after fecal transplant
Jan09	Monthly dose of PCSK9 inhibitor lowers serum cholesterol
Nov17	JAMA: New hyperkalemia sorbent effective in reducing hyperkalemia
Nov08	Fiber supplementation lower p-cresol levels
Sep01	New study confirms benefits of a low carb diet, even when eating some saturated fat.
Jul16	New concerns about the safety of niacin.
Jul14	Hydrogen sulfide generating compound protects stressed mitochondria.
Jul14	Mucor fungus contaminating yogurt may be threat to consumers.
May21	ZS Pharma presenting data on it's GI potassium sorbent in patients taking RAAS inhibitors at ASH
May13	Health benefits of resveratrol via red wine called into question by study from Italy
Apr22	Salt controversy back in the New York Times.
Apr22	Have we found the cure for atherosclerosis? D-PDMP a potential candidate.
Apr15	NEJM - New drug regimen cures 90% of patients with hepatitis C and cirrhosis.
Apr15	Chromium supplements of no benefit in lowering blood sugar
Mar29	Evolocumab lowers LDL cholesterol by more than 50% (NEJM)
Mar17	Large meta-analysis exonerates saturated fat in terms of elevated CV risk.
Feb22	Open Biome (fecal material transplant company) FAQs
Feb22	Fecal transplantation becoming more popular; a company offers collection service.
Jan14	New device informs treatment of sleep apnea.
Jan14	ZS Pharma announces positive results from extended treatment results of hyperkalemia drug.
Dec14	Tall people have lower amounts of coronary artery plaque.
Nov20	Nuts !
Nov19	Aldehyde compound stimulates UC-1 to burn body fat.
Nov07	FDA ruling would eliminate use of trans fats from foods.
Nov04	Many herbal supplements do not contain what's on the label.
Aug26	Copper from the diet may play an important role in Alzheimer disease in mouse model.
Aug13	Scientific American reviews the evidence against fructose, and finds little.
Aug07	Eating a big breakfast: Pendulum swings back with new evidence claiming this is good.
Jul15	Lengthy diarrheal illness associated with ingestion of cyclospora-contaminated fruits and vegetables.
Jun25	NEJM: Intentional weight loss in overweight type 2 diabetic subjects shows no benefit on death or CV endpoints.
May14	Institute of Medicine questions 1.5 g/day sodium limitation recommendations.
Apr30	Atherosclerosis found in mummified remains of humans from preindustrial civilizations.
Apr24	Gut bacteria, lecithin, TMAO, and atherosclerosis in the NEJM.
Apr16	Drinking beet juice lowers blood pressure by 10 mm Hg.
Apr07	New theory implicating red meat in risk for atherosclerosis involves carnitine, intestinal bacteria, and TMAO.
Apr05	Overweight in teenagers linked to later onset CKD.
Apr05	New meta analysis suggests benefits of salt reduction and dietary K increase.
Apr05	New meta analysis suggests benefits of salt reduction and dietary K increase.
Apr05	New meta analysis suggests benefits of salt reduction and dietary K increase.
Mar17	Olive oil plus yogurt combo most effective in achieving satiety.
Mar08	New study validates anti-aging effects of resveratrol.
Mar07	High salt diet linked to activation of Th-17 helper cells and multiple sclerosis in mice.
Jan10	High urinary bisphenol A levels in children associated with higher urinary alb/creat levels.
Jan10	Why antioxidants may be bad for you once you have cancer.
Jan10	Sodium excretion by weekly and monthly cycles in men revealed by astronaut testing.
Dec16	Gut bacteria may protect against atherosclerosis by making carotenoids.
Dec06	Protein that builds muscle after exercise identified.
Nov05	Weight loss by bariatric surgery can lead to reduced bone density.
Nov01	High blood resistin levels increase LDL cholesterol and impair efficacy of statins.
Oct09	Kidney disease alters gut bacteria composition.
Oct09	Bariatric surgery gives disappointing results in terms of sleep apnea.
Oct04	National Kidney Foundation launches free magazine for CKD patients.
Oct02	Increasing levels of FGF2 tied to age-related muscle wasting; reversed with an inhibitory drug.
Sep25	Lithium may not work in some patients; and these failures can be detect by lack of gene induction.
Sep12	Fish oil supplement meta-analysis in the news (found no benefit)
Sep07	Drinking green tea will help you find the hidden platform when you're older.
Sep07	Nonalcoholic red wine reduced blood pressure better than regular red wine.
Sep03	Caloric restriction in monkeys fails to result in increased longevity.
Aug16	DOPPS Practice Monitor website
Aug09	Thinner diabetics face higher death rate.
Aug07	Is there an obesity paradox in diabetes?
Jul21	New body shape index, based on height, BMI, and waist circumference, predicts mortality risk.
Jul18	FDA approves new phosphate-free colon cleansing prep.
Jul18	FDA approves second diet drug within a month.
Jul12	Cucurmin reduces incidence of type 2 diabetes in randomized control trial.
Jul12	Ethanol consumption quickly slows elevated bone turnover rate; protects against osteoporosis in women.
Jul05	Fracture benefits of vitamin D in the elderly appear only at doses greater than 800 IU / day.
Jul03	Large waist gives survival advantage in heart failure patients.
Jul03	Atkins type low carb diet best in terms of a higher caloric expenditure after weight loss.
Jun28	FDA approves new weight loss drug lorcaserin (Belviq)
Jun27	Atkins diets increase rate of calories burned, but also increase cardiovascular risk in women.
Jun23	Olmesartan side effects mimic celiac disease.
Jun20	Higher urinary sodium output in the PREVEND trial linked to higher BP, uric acid, and albuminuria.
Jun20	Intestinal bacteria secrete neurotransmitters (GABA) that may play a role in inflammation.
Jun03	Salt intake skepticism in the Sunday New York Times.
Jun01	Soft drink consumption linked to high blood pressure, but it may not be via fructose.
Jun01	Alcohol may trigger serious palpitations in heart patients with atrial fibrillation.
Jun01	Study vindicates Atkins type diet in terms of kidney function.
May29	Exercise alone does little to improve nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.
May29	Prevalence of kidney stones doubles with obesity epidemic.
May29	Danish study identifies U-shaped mortality curve for serum 25-D levels.
May19	Study of HDL genetic variants casts doubt on the beneficial impact of higher HDL levels.
May16	Healthy food is not necessarily more expensive than junk food.
May14	Another study shows potential benefits of a higher fat diet in diabetic patients.
May14	Bone morphogenic protein 8B, brown fat cells, and obesity.
May10	HDL cholesterol that contains ApoC-III is bad for you.
May10	Destruction of vagal afferents using surgically applied capsaicin for extreme obesity.
May01	Gut microbe swap changes eating habits of rats.
May01	Twin study emphasizes benefits of prolonged sleep time in avoiding obesity.
May01	Dark side to beta-carotene supplements?
Apr17	Twice the sodium in some fast foods sold in the US or Canada vs. France or UK.
Apr10	Fish oil benefits questioned for heart attack and stroke survivors.
Apr10	Higher blood glucose levels may benefit heart failure patients.
Apr05	DXA scans suggest that BMI markedly underdiagnoses obesity prevalence in the U.S.
Apr05	As yet unidentified factor from fat stem cells can markedly increase glucose uptake in muscle.
Mar13	Eating red meat associated with health risks and shorter life expectancy.
Mar02	Inhibiting Forkhead boxO (FoxO) proteins preserves muscle mass in diseased mice.
Feb28	FDA adds diabetes, memory loss warning to statins.
Feb22	FDA advisory panel votes to approve weight loss drug Qnexa (phentermine/topiramate)
Feb21	Annals review of controlled feeding trials debunks idea that fructose leads to obesity.
Feb18	Polystyrene nanoparticle block gut iron absorption.
Feb07	Is obesity and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease contagious?
Feb07	Taste receptor type cells in the pancreas release insulin in response to fructose.
Feb07	Bread, rolls and biscuits are number 1 source of sodium in the American Diet.
Jan17	Electrocuting toxigenic E. Coli
Jan12	What is irisin and how does it regulate brown fat tissue?
Jan05	Manganese may play an important role in osteoporosis.
Jan05	Low vitamin D levels linked to depression
Dec15	Chewsing khat is bad for you if you have heart disease.
Dec13	CKD may cause breakdown of tight junctions between intestinal epithelial cells.
Nov28	Consumption of canned soups results in marked increase in urinary bisphenol A (BPA).
Nov28	McMaster study published in JAMA suggests a U-shaped relation between sodium intake and CV risk.
Nov28	Similar effects of beer and wine on risk of cardiovascular disease.
Nov21	Higher blood 25-D levels (> 100 ng/dL) linked to new onset atrial fibrillation.
Nov16	Higher dose statins reduce coronary artery plaque.
Nov16	Niacin may not improve hard outcomes.
Nov16	Ain't necessarily so dept: Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy associated with long life.
Nov04	Vitamin D study shows no mortality benefit in older women.
Oct28	Comparison table of renal multivitamin ingredients published in JREN.
Oct26	Furanocoumarin-free grapefruit may have less interference with prescription drugs.
Oct20	American Heart Association issues advisory supporting population-wide sodium intake reduction.
Oct20	CDC via MMW publishes usual sodium intakes of US individuals, 2005-2008.
Oct19	Report links kidney stones to gallstones.
Oct14	ASN Renal Week 2011 abstracts now available.
Oct14	Vitamin E supplements at 400 IU/day associated with increased risk of prostate cancer.
Oct14	Bacteria-derived bile acids linked to efficacy of statins.
Oct04	Salt institute requests that U.S. agencies remove salt restriction from new dietary guidelines.
Oct04	Scrub your potatoes and leeks to reduce the risk of toxigenic E. Coli.
Oct04	Orexin is a hormone that fights (white) fat with (brown) fat. Are obese persons orexin-deficient?
Sep28	Prestart nutrition care associated with better survival during 1st year of dialysis therapy.
Sep21	Study calculates Vitamin D requirement for dark-skinned subject living in Chicago as 2500 IU/day
Sep15	Harvard School of Public Health proposes new healthy eating plan.
Aug30	Gut bacteria influence anxiety-type behavior in mice via the vagus nerve.
Aug30	Will the chocolate-eating craze impact oxalate load in patients with CKD?
Aug30	Higher salt intake and low activity linked to increased risk of dementia in the elderly.
Aug30	Weight-loss simulatino tool allows prediction of efficacy of dietary interventions for obesity.
Aug30	Adoption study underlines role of genetics in causation of heart disease.
Aug19	Sirtuin activating drug prolongs lifespan in obese mice by 45%
Aug19	High serum phosphorus may accelerate CKD progression, block effects of ramipril.
Aug03	Study finds why muscles weaken with age and identify a possible treatment.
Aug03	4-D Substudy suggests that low homoarginine levels associate with sudden death.
Jul25	Eating the same foods, "meal monotony" may help dieters lose weight.
Jul22	New labeling requirements for meat additives, including brine solution, being considered.
Jul19	More on deadly webcap and fool's webcap (Cortinarius) mushrooms that cause renal failure.
Jul19	Kidney failure from eating poisonous mushrooms (probably Cortinarius orellanus?) in the news
Jul12	Eating tree nuts helps diabetic patients lower HbA1c levels.
Jul12	Higher sodium and lower potassium intake independently link to mortality in NHANES
Jul07	American Heart Association maintains its guidance about 1.5 g/day max sodium intake.
Jul07	Cochrane Library review questions benefits of salt reduction in terms of hard outcomes.
Jul07	Either excessively high or low sodium intake in pregnant rats adversely affects nephron number and kidney function in their offspring.
Jul05	Alpha-tocotrienol, a form of vitamin E, may protect brain cells after a stroke.
Jun30	New test measures vitamin D absorption from dietary sources.
Jun28	Visceral fat decreased by increased intake of soluble fiber and exercise.
Jun24	Eight week diet of 600 kcal/day can reverse early type 2 diabetes
Jun10	Activation of specific nicotine receptors in the brain might control obesity.
Jun10	More evidence that sprouts were the cause of the German E. Coli HUS outbreak
Jun07	Response rate to bisphosphonates depends on 25-D level.
Jun07	Number of non O157 E. Coli cases causing HUS rising in the United States.
Jun05	E. Coli outbreak cause may be sprouts from an organic farm in Germany.
May31	Higher fat, lower carb diets pose little cardiovascular risk over the short term.
May28	MGmin-LDL identifed as a subtype of LDL associated with cardiovascular disease.
May19	Deuterium-enriched vitamin A slows rate of age-related macular degeneration in a mouse model.
May19	Dairy consumption does not elevate cardiovascular risk in Costa Rican study.
May19	L-arginine-rich foods lower risk of pre-eclampsia.
May16	IDOL, inducible LKL receptor degrading molecule, may be target for cholesterol lowering.
May16	KLF14 gene may be a regulator of body fat, obesity, and cholesterol.
May03	Link to EPOGH study in JAMA on urinary sodium and CV death risk.
May03	Ain't necessarily so: Observational study suggests lower sodium intake increases risk of death from heart attack and strokes..
Apr29	Review of non-nutritive sweetners from the Diabetes Care journal
Apr28	Case report of a possible link between kava tea ingestion and rhabdomyolysis in a bicyclist.
Apr25	Oops! High levels of omega-3s, as indicated by DHA, associated with high-grade prostate cancer.
Apr22	Ketogenic diet reverses diabetic nephropathy in mice.
Apr20	Only 3 types of people in this world if you're a gut bacterium.
Apr20	Intensified ultrafiltration in an attempt to control blood pressure linked to more access complications.
Apr20	Calcium supplements linked to increased heart attack risk in older women.
Apr19	A mother's diet during pregnancy can alter a baby's DNA.
Apr19	Low carb diet reduces liver fat more quicklly than standard diet.
Apr15	Apparent link between diabetes and diet soda may be confounding by indication.
Apr15	Meat found to be commonly contaminated with drug-resistant Staph. aureus.
Apr12	Aloe vera extracts linked to tumors in rats.
Apr12	Vitamin D improves flow-mediated vasodilatation in overweight African American subjects.
Apr12	Like nuts? In the shell pistachios may be a good choice.
Apr06	Gut bacteria may convert choline to pro-atherogenic compounds. Caution re supplements.
Apr06	Vaccine against hepatitis C may soon become a reality.
Apr06	Like maple syrup? It may be good for you.
Mar29	Very high fish oil consumption may protect obese persons from inflammatory-related complications.
Mar29	Whole fiber breakfeast cereat consumption associated with lower blood pressure.
Mar29	Nicotine found to increase blood levels of HbA1c in diabetic patients.
Mar26	Ain't necessarily so: Higher salt intake associated with lower mortality in diabetic patients?
Mar24	Blood levels of 5 metabolites can predict subsequent development of type 2 diabetes
Mar24	Ok, you know about FGF23. But FGF19 may be even more important in glucose metabolism.
Mar23	So if we cut out fruits (potassium) and whole grains (phosphate), we also cut out fiber. Is that a good thing?
Mar15	11beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 linked to apple vs. pear-shaped phenotype.
Mar12	FDA to issue proposed draft calorie-labeling regulations for restaurants later this month (March).
Mar12	Disruption of circadian cycle can lead to fatty liver.
Mar12	Coffee drinking linked to reduced stroke risk in women.
Feb28	Lead contamination found in cooking vessels sold in Philadelphia's Chinatown
Feb28	Gut bacteria can affect hepatic lipid metabolism
Feb24	Dietary sodium has a U-shaped association with CKD progression in type 1 diabetes
Feb24	Like pecan pie?
Feb18	Where the sodium comes from: sauces, bacon, bread, milk, and cheese
Feb14	High fiber intake from grains associated with lower risk of many diseases and greater longevity.
Feb11	Ain't necessarily so: Impact of fructose intake on obesity questioned.
Feb11	Changing views about saturated fat intake and its impact on cardiovascular disease.
Feb09	Salt and diet soda ingestion linked to increased risk of cerebrovascular events
Feb09	Fructose and glucose activate cortical brain region in opposite ways.
Feb04	Vegetable juice helps dieters lose weight.
Feb02	Western style diet associated with more rapid decline in kidney function.
Jan31	New USDA sodium guidelines recommend sodium intake < 1.5 g/day for individuals with CKD, HTN, or DMj
Jan27	Certain subtypes of Listeria are especially prone to infect the heart.
Jan23	Ain't necessarily so: Why are people in developed countries obese, again?
Jan14	American Heart Association calling for sodium reduction to 1.5 g/day for everyone.
Jan14	Let me tell you one thing about nurses who eat blueberries...
Jan11	New obesity drug shows stunning rate of weight loss in pilot study.
Jan10	American Dietetic Association releases CKD Nutrition Guidelines
Dec28	Oops! High blood folate levels associated with impaired function of tumor suppressors.
Dec28	Vegetarian diet leads to lower phosphate and FGF23 levels.
Dec21	Ain't necessarily so dept: Whole fat dairy product fatty acid associated with lower risk of type 2 diabetes.
Dec17	Congress moves to reduce lead levels in drinking water.
Dec17	Beetroot juice may increase walking distance in the elderly.
Dec15	Ain't necessarily so: No link between serum 25-D levels and cardiovascular mortality.
Dec09	RCT casts doubt on utility of cranberry juice to prevent urinary tract infection.
Dec08	Study finds U-shaped relation between frailty and 25-D levels in elderly women.
Nov30	Source of protection against saturated fat (Angptl4) found, and 3% of people don't have it.
Nov25	A new approach to control serum phosphate
Nov11	Brass, even in modern plumbing fixtures, continues to cause lead-contamination of drinking water.
Nov08	Nutrition prof. sheds 27 pounds on 1800 calorie Twinkie and junk food diet.
Nov02	New liver hormone linked to selenoprotein P associated with insulin resistance.
Nov02	Fish oil out, beet juice in, for better brain health
Nov02	Every person emits 2 tons of CO2 each year through metabolism of food.
Oct27	Drinking sugary beverages markedly increases risk of diabetes.
Oct18	Think that cavemen ate only meat? New evidence shows they ate cattail flour and veggies.
Oct18	Intestinal alkaline phosphatase (IAP) enzyme needed to maintain healthy bacteria in the gut.
Oct15	Not-for-profit TOPS weight loss program found to be effective.
Oct13	Want to lower blood pressure? Eat more watermelon for it's L-arginine precursors (but watch the K !)
Oct12	Exposure at night to dim light may lead to weight gain (in mice)
Oct09	More on FDA-mandated withdrawal of Meridia (sibutramine) from the U.S. market.
Oct07	Branched-chain amino acid supplements prolong lifespan in rodents.
Oct07	CDC awards 1.9 million dollars in grants to local governments for sodium reduction initiatives.
Oct04	New evidence suggests that dietary intake of saturated fats has limited risk of CV disease.
Sep27	Soil used by urban gardeners may be contaminated with lead.
Sep25	Increased magnesium intake associated with a lower incidence of diabetes
Sep22	CMS releases new proposed qualiity measures developed by Arbor Research (1.5 mb pdf file)
Sep22	FDA warns of kidney failure and other side effects from aromatase inhibitors in dietary supplements.
Sep20	Adenovirus 36 infection linked to obesity in children.
Sep15	Read food labels and lose weight.
Sep15	Defective ABCB4 gene impedes cholesterol excretion into the bile.
Sep09	MMWR: Who eats fruits and vegetables; time trends by State of residence
Sep08	Quercetin (found in onions and black tea) aggravates kidney cancer in rats
Sep08	Long-term weight loss may increase blood levels of fat-soluble organic pollutants.
Sep07	Vegetable-based low-carbohydrate diets better than those rich in animal protein
Sep03	Fish oils inactivate inflammatory effects of macrophages present around fat cells
Aug31	Protein called "sprouty" linked to both fat mass and bone density.
Aug26	Genetic variants in protein kinase C affect CKD progression in type 2 diabetics of Chinese descent.
Aug26	Naringenin from grapefruits shows promise as a treament for type 2 diabetes
Aug26	L-arginine supplements markedly increase ability to perform endurance exercise.
Aug24	Randomized trial shows that drinking water before a meal reduces calorie consumption.
Aug24	Genetic studies underline pleiomorphic effects of Vitamin D.
Aug21	Pasteurized eggs may be indicated groups at high risk for Salmonella infection.
Aug20	Adding fish oil to low fat diet helps metabolic syndrome.
Aug17	Bariatric surgery markedly improves type 2 diabetes
Aug04	CDC reports U.S. obesity rates for 2009 by state
Aug02	Low carb diet boosts HDL cholesterol more than low fat diet over 2-year period.
Jul30	Calcium supplements increase the risk of heart attack in postmenopausal women.
Jul24	Sugar substitutes may be useful to lose weight, after all.
Jul15	Drink tea by the quart? If so you might risk fluorosis.
Jul15	ACCORD (NEJM): HbA1c target < 6% and combo statin/fenofibrate Rx better for retinopathy.
Jul12	New Canadian osteoporosis guidelines recommend 800-2000 IU of vitamin D for those over 50.
Jul08	High-protein reduced calorie diet linked to loss on bone density in women.
Jul06	Got a thick neck? Might not be so good if you're a child.
Jul06	Obesity-induced inflammation linked to !L-6 generation via adipocyte PCK-zeta.
Jul06	How water drinking increases blood pressure and sympathetic activity.
Jul02	Olive oil consumption downregulates gene activity associated with atherosclerosis.
Jul02	Sugary drink consumption raises risk of hypertension.
Jun29	Can't decide if rosiglitazone is safe for the heart? Ask Consumer Reports.
Jun29	Beetroot juice in the news as a means of lowering blood pressure and CV risk.
Jun28	Calorie labeling in restaurant chains goes national.
Jun22	NKDEP provides training materials regarding nutrition in nondialysis CKD patients.
Jun22	UK National Health Service argues for complete ban on use of trans fats.
Jun22	Cutting carbs more effective than low-fat diet in insulin-resistant women.
Jun17	FDA increasing it's interest in mercury exposure via dental amalgam.
Jun15	Hemoglobin A1c levels slightly higher in African Americans.
Jun11	Short stature increases risk for heart disease: an important confounder for BMI
Jun10	Allopurinol markedly slows progression of CKD in small randomized trial.
Jun03	Consumer Reports: Lead and cadmium in your protein shake? Where is this coming from?
Jun02	Nicer than needles: insulin pills for diabetics in clinical trials.
Jun02	Calcium supplements: Too much of a good thing?
Jun02	Lead in ammunition contaminates game meat
May30	The politics of salt reduction: the food industry fights back.
May29	Ain't necessarily so: High dose cholecalciferol INCREASES falls and fracture risk in elderly women.
May26	Drinking fewer sugar-sweetened beverages may lower blood pressure.
May21	Long-term metformin use linked to vitamin B12 deficiency
May21	Nanotech breath sensor for acetone detects type 1 diabetes.
May18	Eating processed meat vs. regular meat may increase risk of CV and DM.
May12	Gum disease treatment may help glucose control in patients with diabetes
May06	Having a TIA? Eat some dark chocolate.
May05	New meta-analysis (Annals Int Med) accentuates increased stroke and thrombosis risk of ESA therapy
May05	High doses of vitamins C and E induce stem cell genetic abnormalities (in vitro)
May05	A single sleepless night can induce insulin resistance in healthies.
May05	Dietary protein may reduce hip fractures in the elderly
Apr30	The joys of having your spicy meatball and eating it.
Apr30	Doxycyclin plus rifampin effective in Reiter's syndrome
Apr30	NEJM: Vitamin E good for nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)
Apr28	Eating hot peppers significantly increases (doubles) post-prandial energy expenditure as well as fat oxidation.
Apr28	Lead poisoning risk in wild-shot game birds due to small, undetected lead shot fragments.
Apr28	Anabolic steroid use in healthies impairs left ventricular relaxation by 50% and also ejection fraction.
Apr28	RCT shows that high-dose B vitamins associated with increased risk of progression and CV events in diabetics.
Apr22	Incidence of calcium-alkali syndrome increases with calcium/vitamin D supplementation in the elderly.
Apr20	About 6 kg of weight loss in obese subjects markedly reduces pro-inflammatory immune dysfunction.
Apr20	Institute of Medicine sodium report - full text
Apr20	FDA Statement on Institute of Medicine sodium report
Apr20	Institute of Medicine, Harvard researchers call for rules for sodium reduction in food
Apr20	Diets high in added sugar raise heart disease risk.
Apr19	Bad news and more bad news: Gene that makes you fat melts your brain.
Apr15	Premeal ingestion of whey protein suppresses food intake and post-prandial insulin.
Apr15	AJKD: Is niacin ready for prime time as a phosphate binder in stage 3-5 CKD?
Apr13	High glycemic index carbs increase heart risk in women.
Apr07	High fruit and vegetable intake of limited benefit in cancer prevention.
Apr06	Lanthanum carbonate may work in patients intolerant to sevelamer and calcium-based binders.
Apr06	Eating eggs for breakfast helps reduce calorie consumption throughout the day.
Mar30	Eating 1 small square of chocolate per day lowers CV risk by 39%
Mar29	Junk food fed rats keep on eating despite experiencing electric shocks.
Mar26	Probiotic supplements may help the obese lose weight.
Mar23	Utility of metabolic syndrome as a clinical tool debated in Diabetologia journal.
Mar23	High-fructose corn syrup associated with liver scarring in patients with NAFLD.
Mar22	High fructose corn syrup = table sugar in terms of fructose content, but not in terms of obesity.
Mar18	Kraft to cut sodium content of its processed foods by an average of 10%
Mar15	Slightly elevated lead levels found in some spices to Indian food.
Mar15	Higher 25D levels in African Americans associated with vascular calcification
Mar12	Weight bearing exercise during weight loss does not prevent increased bone turnover.
Mar11	Control of serum phosphorus: More emphasis on dietary intake.
Mar11	Today is World Kidney Day
Mar11	Gastric bypass increases the risk of kidney stones.
Mar11	NEJM: Thyroid hormone analogue lowers LDL cholesterol in statin-treated patients.
Mar10	JASN paper questions use of ion exchange resins to treat hyperkalemia.
Mar08	Good Vitamin D levels needed for adequate killer T cell function.
Mar04	Genetic test may be able to predict success rate of low-carb vs. low-fat diet.
Mar04	New interest in gut microflora
Mar04	NEJM: Glycated hemoglobin linked to CV death risk in nondiabetic adults.
Mar02	3 different diets equivalent in terms of improving carotid artery atherosclerosis.
Feb26	15th International Congress on Renal Nutrition and Metabolism, May 25 in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Feb17	Dr. R.H. Lustig on fructose, obesity, and metabolic syndrome (90 min talk)
Feb10	Statins associated with a 40% reduction in risk of cataracts
Feb10	Soy isoflavone tablets of no benefit in preventing bone loss.
Feb10	Thiazolidinediones increase fracture risk in observational study.
Feb08	Barley, beer (esp. pale ale), orthoslicic acid, and bone health
Feb04	Metabolism across mammals is a function of body weight to the 2/3 power and not to the 3/4.
Feb04	New metaanalysis debunks link between saturated fat intake and heart disease.
Feb03	Why changing the gut microbiota with antibiotics may have adverse effects.
Jan29	Overweight elderly live longer.
Jan27	Longevity effects of human growth hormone debunked by long-lived deficients.
Jan27	Magnesium brain content associated with cognitive function
Jan27	Vitamin D deficiency linked to GI microflora, gut immunity, and Crohn's disease.
Jan26	AJKD: Comments on AURORA study results on use of statins in CKD patients.
Jan25	MMWR: Prevalence of abnormal lipid levels among youths
Jan21	NEJM study quantitates benefits of salt reduction on CV outcomes.
Jan14	UC Davis study confirms efficacy of calcium plus vitamin D in reducing fracture risk.
Jan14	Slightly elevated blood lead levels in adolescents associated with reduced cystatin GFR.
Jan06	Calorie information from fast food and other restaurants underestimates true calorie content of their foods.
Jan06	Plate weight monitor helps children slow rate of eating at mealtimes.
Jan05	Vitamin C arrests senescence in mice mutated to mimic Werner syndrome.
Jan05	Fat mass helps build bone in young girls.
Dec31	Vitamin E supplements can shorten life expectancy in some patients
Dec29	Risk of ESRD in diabetics has been decreasing by 4% per year since 1996.
Dec29	JRN: Updated list of phosphate in sports drinks and other beverages.
Dec29	Am Diabetes Assoc promoted increased use of Hb A1C to diagnose diabetes.
Dec23	Caloric restriction longevity effects linked to telomerase activity.
Dec23	Intestinal liner to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity approved for sale in Europe.
Dec22	Neuropeptide Y receptors on osteoblasts are evidence of how brain and diet control bone formation.
Dec12	Star fruit intoxication in patients with moderate CKD not yet on dialysis
Dec11	Just when you thought it was safe to make popcorn.
Dec07	Vitamin D levels linked to survival in myeloma patients.
Dec07	Genetic studies reveal new cause of severe obesity in childhood on chromosome 16.
Dec03	Rat study suggests that fructose consumption in CKD blocks intestinal Ca absorption and vitamin D activation
Dec01	Protein Kinase G (PKG) controls brown fat abundance; may be manipulated in treatment of obesity.
Nov26	Instead of looking to get omega-3s from fish, look to the algae.
Nov25	Feeding time a major factor on gene induction circadian variability
Nov25	High salt intake linked to risk of stroke and cardiovascular disease.
Nov25	Overweight? Try using smaller plates.
Nov24	Tired of giving expensive vitamin Ds to dialysis patients? Cholecalciferol is cheap and seems to work.
Nov24	Diabetics show alarming increase in morbid obesity
Nov24	CDC issues prevalence maps by county for obesity and diabetes
Nov18	Women at risk from vitamin A deficiency.
Nov17	JASN: FSGS after anabolic steroid abuse.
Nov14	Myostatin inhibitors increase muscle mass and strength in monkeys via gene therapy.
Nov14	Excessive ingestion of selenium supplements can increase cholesterol by 10%
Nov14	Getting fat recently? Maybe too many Firmicutes bacteria in your gut.
Nov14	CDC reports on cigarette smoking trends in the U.S. Some progress (3.5% drop over 10 years)
Nov10	If you're fat in Japan, your employer may be breaking the law.
Nov10	Obesity and hypertension are independent risk factor for left atrial enlargement with aging.
Nov10	High-sugar diets and chocolate create withdrawal with increased CRF levels.
Nov06	CJASN: Higher phosphorus levels in preESRD patients linked with coronary artery calcification.
Nov05	Glucose may have a life-shortening effect in worms (and maybe humans).
Nov05	French study suggests daily online HDF promotes catchup growth in kids.
Nov04	Wolfing down food may be one reason people are getting fat.
Nov04	Steamed food diet may be best for CKD patients due to lower AGE content.
Nov03	Proton-pump inhibitors associated with multiple side effects.
Nov03	Children who drink full-fat milk weigh less.
Nov03	Consumer Reports: Bisphenol A widespread in canned foods, including soups, juice, tuna.
Oct29	Anabolic steroid use in body builders leads to FSGS.
Oct29	Teriparatide outperforms alendronate in treating steroid-induced osteoporosis.
Oct28	50K or ergocalciferol every 2 weeks as maintentance treatment for vitamin D deficiency.
Oct28	Shire's Fosrenol approved in Europe for preESRD patients
Oct28	Fish oil (DHA) metabolite resolvin 2 found to have marked anti-inflammatory activity
Oct26	New LOAD combination treatment for Helicobacter better than the usual regimen.
Oct25	NKF 2009 updated summary of cookbooks for renal patients.
Oct25	Alternate-day fasting seems to work as a short-term weight loss tool.
Oct22	AJKD: Solute-solver, an open source program to monitor hemodialysis adequacy.
Oct19	Mild overweight status associated with reduced death rate in Germans.
Oct15	What can Danish hogs teach us about antibiotics?
Oct13	Medications that block folic acid in pregnancy increase congenital fetal malformations.
Oct13	NIH-funded CALERIE study underway; asks if 25% caloric restriction will have health benefits.
Oct13	Potassium additives to foods: marked variability in potassium content among similar foods.
Oct13	Hey, we thought that high serum uric acid (urate) levels were bad?
Oct10	Neutralizing autoantibodies against osteoprotegerin may explain osteoporosis in celiac disease.
Oct06	Cochrane review finds that B-vitamins of no benefit in preventing CV complications.
Oct06	Inuit have slight BP elevations and blood levels of mercury that are 10 times higher than normal.
Oct01	Low-protein diet may enhance longevity by improving mitochondrial function.
Sep25	Januvia (sitagliptin) linked to increased pancreatitis risk
Sep24	Vitamin D deficiency in premenopausal women associated with hypertension later in life.
Sep24	200g/day fructose supplement increases systolic BP by 6 mm Hg, prevented by allopurinol.
Sep24	AJKD issues containing KDOQI guidelines now freely available as .pdf files
Sep23	Leptin regulates bone mass via a serotonin pathway in mice.
Sep17	CJASN: Losing weight may preserve kidney function in obese patients with CKD
Sep17	Vitamin K deficiency may be widespread, according to a new theory.
Sep11	Muscle easy to lose, hard to build, with age, but weight training can help reverse the effect.
Sep01	How much DHA is enough for an anti-atherosclerotic effect? 200 mg
Sep01	Prophylactic use of aspirin in asymptomatic atherosclerosis of no benefit in RCT.
Aug28	Fruit contains more polyphenols than previously thought.
Aug28	Should pregnant women avoid mushrooms? Ergothioneine levels high in pre-eclampsia
Aug28	High LDL cholesterol may thin bone by stimulating RANKL.
Aug28	Mildly heated high-fructose corn syrup generates undesirable chemical compounds.
Aug24	Mice eating a low-carb diet show increased atherosclerosis and decreases in vascular progenitor cells.
Aug24	Is reduction in liver fat the key to the benefits of an alternate-day diet?
Aug24	FDA announces ongoing monitoring of liver injury associated with Orlistat.
Aug24	American Heart Association recommends limiting intake of foods with added sugars.
Aug21	Excess cholesterol can affect heart rhythm via potassium channels
Aug21	Seasonal variation in amount of brown adipose tissue linked to amount of daylight exposure.
Aug21	When vitamin D levels low, macrophages get overloaded with cholesterol.
Aug20	Half of type 1 diabetics manifest abnormal immune response to wheat proteins.
Aug20	Oxycholesterol an important new heart disease risk; high in fried fatty foods.
Aug19	Mercury present in all freshwater fish sampled in the United States.
Aug19	Vitamin D regulation of immune function via cathelicidin conserved in all primates.
Aug18	Pharmacologic development of sirtuin activators - reviewed in NY Times
Aug18	Whole grain cereals have polyphenol content similar to fruits and vegetables.
Aug13	Mmmm! Cocoa flavonols, piping hot from the oven.
Aug12	Carnitine supplements improve glucose tolerance in obese rats.
Aug11	Release of fat-stored substances during dieting or other weight loss: Example of cannabis.
Aug06	Stamina boosted by borscht.
Aug03	Millions of U.S. children low in vitamin D
Aug03	Evidence mounts for cardioprotective effects of fish oil.
Jul31	Lecithin found to have beneficial effects on fat metabolism via PPAR-alpha
Jul28	Like chocolate: Low-cal variety on the way (but watch out for the oxalate).
Jul28	Follow-up of DCCT trial shows 50% lower complications in tight glucose control group.
Jul26	Phosphate enhancer injection into meat products highlighted in new study.
Jul26	Diets high in linoleic acid associated with increased risk for inflammatory bowel disease.
Jul22	Potassium citrate supplementation blocks stones in children on a ketogenic diet.
Jul22	FDA warns of diethylene glycol in cigarette alternatives (electronic cigarettes)
Jul16	Direct link to JASN article (prepress) describing slowing of progression rate with bicarb.
Jul16	JASN paper in the news: Bicarbonate supplements slow progression of CKD
Jul15	A calorie is a calorie is a calorie - or maybe not!
Jul13	Probiotic supplements beneficial after gastric bypass surgery done to treat obesity.
Jul13	Citrus-derived flavonoid prevents obesity and metabolic syndrome in mice.
Jul09	Study of caloric restriction in rhesus monkeys confirms longevity benefits seen previously in mice.
Jul08	Is PEDF "the" link between obesity and type 2 diabetes?
Jul08	Study examines effects of stress on weight gain in US population
Jul08	Anti-ageing effects of rapamycin in mice in the news.
Jul07	Safflower oil or CLA supplements lower truncal or total body fat in diabetic women
Jul05	Vegans who eat no eggs nor dairy products have lower bone density than egg-milk vegans or meat eaters.
Jul02	Newspaper comic strip to target diabetes awareness among Hispanics.
Jul02	JBS Swift Co. beef associated with hospitalization of 12 persons in Washington D.C.
Jul02	U.S. obesity problem intensifies.
Jul02	JBS Swift beef products recalled in Western states due to toxigenic E. coli.
Jun30	Common gene polymorphism affecting calcium excretion (claudin 14) linked to both kidney stones and osteoporosis.
Jun26	FDA to regulate tobacco.
Jun26	Inhaled growth hormone shown to be a safe and effective method of administration to children.
Jun24	Two new enzymes, WWP-1 and PHA-4 implicated in longevity effects of caloric restriction (in roundworms).
Jun24	Analysis of large number of bariatric surgery patients shows the procedure to be relatively safe.
Jun23	Older Canadians who are mildly chubby live longer.
Jun19	ABCG2 gene in the kidney found to affect urate transport and may be linked to gout.
Jun19	Nestle's Toll House cookie dough found to be contaminated with E. Coli O157:H7
Jun13	Higher vitamin D levels associated with successful weight loss in obese subjects on a diet.
Jun13	Ghrelin injections improve caloric intake in frail elderly women in a pilot study.
Jun13	Endocrine Society 2009 meeting (June 10-13) abstracts on-line.
Jun03	Cucurmin, the ingredient in curry, associated with protection against plaque-associated dementia in animals.
Jun01	Modified lycopene extract (ateronon) reduces harmful oxidation of fats.
May30	Continuous glucose monitoring in diabetes: Free journal supplement (17 articles)
May25	Search all abstracts from the World Congress of Nephrology 2009
May22	Fenofibrate reduces amputation risk in diabetics.
May22	Hypoxia inducible factor (HIF-1) involved in dietary restriction effects on aging.
May22	Drinking from polycarbonate bottles for a week increases urinary bisphenol levels.
May19	NF-kappaB inhibitor might be ideal drug to combat osteoporosis and periodontitis.
May19	IBMT induces measurable changes on physiologic tests after only 5 days
May19	Guzzlers of large amounts of cola can get muscle weakness due to hypokalemia
May18	Heart disease patients who are overweight do better and live longer.
May14	When words can harm: the nocebo effect
May11	Vitamins C and E block improvement of insulin sensitivity with exercise.
May08	CJASN early release: Risk of hypoglycemia doubled in diabetic patients with CKD.
May08	Combining dieting with exercise while standing/sitting/kneeling on a vibration plate machine lowers abdominal fat.
May01	Survey company releases report on usage trends for vitamin D, phosphate binders, and calcimimetics.
May01	Cerebral blood flow study documents effects of caffeine withdrawal and mechanism of associated headache.
May01	Cyclohexanone, found in plastic IV tubing (dialysis tubing?) and bags, causes taste alterations, myocardial stunning.
May01	FDA warns that Hydroxycut diet products associated with serious liver injury as well as rhabdomyolysis.
Apr29	Purdue animal study suggests that milk is better than calcium carbonate for building strong bones.
Apr27	Diet sodas may theoretically help prevent kidney stones via their alkali (citrate and malate) content.
Apr26	Sodium in prepared foods frustrates attempts to implement low sodium diet in CHF patients.
Apr23	Low-sodium vegetable juice may help reduce body fat in patients with metabolic syndrome.
Apr22	Fructose vs. glucose drink study makes the New York Times; higher LDL and TG and abdominal fat.
Apr21	Renal dietitian Linda McCann to receive Champion of Hope Award.
Apr20	AJKD: Phosphorus content of foods varies from 6 to 21 mg phosphorus per gm of protein.
Apr16	Vegan Buddhist nuns, with calcium intake of 370 mg/day and protein intake of 35 g/day, have healthy bones.
Apr12	CXCL5, secreted by white adipose tissue, may be the link between obesity and inflammation and insulin resistance.
Apr11	Three papers on brown adipose tissue in this week's NEJM.
Apr11	One thousand 2007-2009 audiofiles and slide/audio talks added to HDCN's 20 topic-related channels.
A09	A contrarian view proposes that excessive 25-D supplementation might exacerbate autoimmune disease.
A09	Adenosine receptors in the gut tied to normal bowel motility.
A09	Joslin study shows adults have more brown fat than previously thought.
A07	Chemokine CXCL5, produced by fat cells, linked to inflammation and insulin resistance.
A06	Headache? It could be caffeine withdrawal syndrome.
A02	Consumpton of sugary beverages associated with weight loss or weight gain.
M31	Build muscle while you can; no further increase in exercising octogenarian grannies.
M30	Lipoic acid supplements markedly lower triglycerides in an animal model.
M30	AURORA study confirms the 4D study: Statins of no benefit in dialysis patients.
M29	Link to slide/audio and audio symposia on HDCN
M26	AHA supports a lower sodium intake limit (1.5 g Na/day) for most Americans.
M26	Estrogen mimicking chemicals can leach out of plastic water bottles.
M26	Cholesterol crystals linked to arterial plaque disruption and heart attack.
M25	Fructose and glucose have opposite effects on appetite in animal study.
M25	Synsepalum dulcificum berry turns sour taste to sweet temporarily. May increase appetite in chronically ill.
M24	Cathelicidin antimicrobial protein levels, regulated by vitamin D, linked to infection risk in dialysis patients.
M22	Protein in yellow peas lowers BP by 20% in animal model of PKD.
M19	DNA-dependent protein kinase of key importance in metabolic regulation, esp. fat synthesis from CHO.
M12	HDL levels and glucose sensitivity linked to neck circumference.
M12	Low serum 25,D levels associated with higher BP and metabolic syndrome in teenagers.
M11	Higher dose vitamin C (1-1.5 g/day) associated with reduced risk of gout.
M11	Folic acid supplementation may increase prostate cancer risk.
M09	Eating fish associated with increased intelligence in Swedish teens.
M04	Reduction of stroke risk associated with green/black tea drinking appears consistent and linear.
M03	PGC-1b gene knockout prevents fructose-fed mice from developing insulin resistance.
F27	FDA warns of tardive dyskinesia risk with Reglan (metoclopramide)
F26	Cornell researchers develop and market a point-of-care urinary sodium test strips to monitor salt intake.
F25	High fat diet leads to obesity in mice via PKC-beta
F25	NEJM: Randomized trial of 4 different diets (low fat, low CHO, etc.) fails to find a single winner.
F25	Higher 25-D levels associated with reduced risk of catching cold.
F17	Ain't necessarily so series: oxidative stress may prolong, instead of shorten, life (worm study)
F17	CMS to cover bariatric surgery in obese type 2 diabetics.
F15	High MUFA, lower CHO diet good for diabetics: maybe a good diet for patients on PD?
F13	Fructose-sweetened drinks increase postprandial serum triglycerides more than when glucose is used.
F13	Chewing gum containing phosphate binders dramatically lowers serum phosphate in dialysis patients.
F13	Fish oil supplements may protect the liver in obese mice with insulin resistance.
F13	New tattoo ink changes color according to glucose level; could be used to monitor blood sugar in diabetics.
F12	Eating eggs is good for you, according to British Nutritional Foundation
F10	Many "natural" herbal weight loss products contain hidden pharmaceutical drugs.
F10	JAMA: Educating CKD patients about phosphate additives in foods lowers serum phosphate by 0.6 mg/dL.
F10	NHANES study shows that women (but not men) who drink sugary sodas (but not diet sodas) have higher risk of albuminuria
F09	LSR, lipolysis-stimulated lipoprotein receptor, found to be deranged in type 2 diabetes with obesity.
F05	Sensory nerves in fat cells help regulate lipolysis, according to animal study.
F05	Journal of Renal Care (EDTNA) supplement on CKD-MBD
F04	Arginine discovery may help fight human obesity.
F03	Short-term growth hormone treatment attenuates muscle loss after bariatric surgery.
F03	Have trouble dunking the basketball? Check your vitamin D levels.
F03	Intestinal absorption-blocking sleeve gives encouraging weight loss results.
J30	Sulfenic acid may be reason for potent anti-oxidant effect of garlic.
J28	Four 30-second sprints on an exercise bicycle 3/week improve insulin effect - muscle glycogen depletion?
J28	A small amount of mercury was, and may still be, present in high-fructose corn syrup.
J20	FDA update on Salmonella investigation - focus on crackers and processed foods containing peanut butter.
J20	Low carb diet lowers liver fat better than standard low calorie diet
J19	Three new genes linked to childhood obesity identified.
J15	Source of endogenous salicylic acid identified as benzoic acid found in fruits and vegetables.
J14	JASN early release: Neither fructose nor vitamin C intake affect blood pressure.
J13	Orlistat of no benefit in obese patients with fatty liver disease.
J12	High sodium to potassium ratio in the urine increases cardiovascular event rate.
J10	Latest U.S. survey shows 1/3 obese, 1/3 overweight.
J08	Quest Diagnostics acknowledges errors (mostly overestimation) in vitamin D tests.
J07	Atkins-style low-carbohydrate ketogenic diet superior in controlling blood glucose in type 2 diabetics.
J01	Cognitive decline associated with aging linked to higher blood glucose levels in nondiabetics.
D31	Feeling guilty about the health implications of eating holiday steaks? Marinate them in wine and you'll be OK.
D29	High-phosphate diets in nonuremic mice accelerate spread of lung cancer.
D24	Bone disease in CKD management tool developed in the UK wins IT award
D19	Low glycemic index diet improves lipid profile in diabetics
D18	Evidence mounts that probiotics may be useful to treat post-antibiotic diarrhea.
D15	Lithonia, GA school sugar-free for 10 years with positive results.
D15	Coke to market a new soft drink sweetened with stevia. Pepsi waiting for the FDA.
D13	Another FDA link regarding oral bowel preps.
D13	FDA alert regarding phosphate-containing oral bowel preps and new black box warning.
D11	FDA puts black box warning on phosphate-containing oral bowel prep drugs
D11	Fructose metabolism engages the liver in complex and possibly not beneficial ways.
D11	CJASN: Rosiglitazone may benefit patient with FSGS
D11	Lack of vitamin D stunts growth and causes weight gain in girls.
D11	Low carbohydrate diets affect cognition skills.
D11	Studies in animals confirm addictive properties of sugar.
D11	Glitazones lower bone density substantially in women but not in men.
D09	Hapless roundworms that don't dauer well yield clues about a fat-burning enzyme
D08	Thiamine supplementation found to lower proteinuria in early type 2 diabetics.
D04	Liver fat, rather than abdominal fat or shape, may be main cardiovascular risk.
D04	Wine and beer drinking increase omega-3 in the body independent of fish intake.
D03	Bicarbonate therapy lowers urinary calcium excretion in older adults.
D02	Depression increases risk of subsequent visceral fat gain in longitudinal study.
D02	Consumer Reports investigates sodium content of foods: salt is present where one may not expect
N27	New studies confirm importance of sirtuin pathway in mammalian ageing; attention focuses on resveratrol.
N27	Mechanism of how the brain senses fatty foods identified.
N27	Serotonin formation rate in the gut linked to bone formation rate.
N26	Binge drinking may damage the heart via acetaldehyde activation of macrophages.
N26	Vitamin K deficiency linked to insulin resistance in older men
N24	Vitamin D makes dialysis patients live longer? Say it ain't so, Joe! DOPPS pours cold water on the concept.
N19	Trouble controlling serum phosphate? Chew on this...
N18	Extreme calorie restriction (study in anorexic teens) impairs bone structure before bone density is affected.
N14	Renal Week: Relative vitamin K2 deficiency linked to vascular calcification in ESRD
N06	Beta-alanine supplements increase fitness level in the elderly.
N06	Nicotinamide benefits cognition in an animal model.
N06	Ghrelin-like drug increases muscle mass by 20% in the elderly.
N04	New SIRT1 activating drug may protect against diet-induced obesity.
N04	1-alpha-25OH-D hydroxylase active in the lung; may be involved in immune defense.
N04	Incidence of proteinuria reduced in those diabeics who eat fish at least once a week.
O29	Grapes protect the hearts and blood pressure of rats fed a salty diet.
O29	Marked rise in kidney stones seen in U.S. children; cause is speculative.
O28	New computer algorithm that models the human body may be of use in anthropometric, nutritional research.
O28	Vitamin E and selenium found to be of no benefit in preventing prostate cancer.
O27	Runners burn more calories at rest than sedentary persons, and it's due to changes in the mitochondria.
O27	Pregnant women consuming flaxseed oil have a high (4x) risk of premature birth.
O23	European watchdog agency suggests not using diet drug rimonabant due to depression side effects.
O23	New diet drug tesofensine appears to be remarkably effective.
O22	Journal of Renal Nutrition publishes composition of common salt substitutes.
O22	Japanese study finds that eating quickly doubles risk of obesity.
O20	Short chain fatty acids from gut bacteria slow intestinal transit time, thereby increasing nutrient absorption.
O20	Bad news: acrylamide in coffee. Good news: No increased GI cancer risk with acrylamide.
O16	Vitamin K does not slow age-related loss in bone mineral density in postmenopausal women.
O16	Fructose feeding induces high triglycerides and leptin resistance in rats.
O15	Resveratrol prevents liver fat accumulation in a mouse model of alcoholic liver disease.
O14	Resveratrol found in dark chocolate and cocoa.
O14	B vitamins of no help in slowing progression of Alzheimer's disease.
O13	American Academy of Pediatrics ups vitamin D requirements in kids from 200 to 400 IU/day.
O13	Are you nuts about nuts? Nuts! One study fails to shell out any benefit.
O10	Is dietary turmeric the reason why Indians have a relatively low incidence of diabetic retinopathy?
O09	New physical activity guidelines: 30 minutes of moderate exercise 5 times per week;
O07	One mechanism whereby ingestion of fatty foods (but not carbs or protein) can suppress hunger identified : OEA.
O07	Gut bacteria may protect mice against type 1 diabetes, other autoimmune disorders.
O06	Just one session of exercise improves metabolic health in insulin-resistant obese subjects.
O06	Adipocyte precursor cells identified, opening up a new area of obesity research.
O06	New studies support use of probiotics in irritable bowel syndrome.
O03	A new brain - obesity- inflammation link discovered, showing how glucose/fat increases inflammation.
O03	Higher dose zinc supplements associated with an increased risk of advanced prostate cancer.
S30	Lancet: New genes found that link to gout.
S30	Vitamin C may blunt effect of anticancer drugs
S26	Would you like your coffee black, or with milk, cream, or melamine? FDA warns US this time.
S25	In humans, as opposed to lab animals, caloric restriction does not lower IGF-1, but protein restriction does.
S25	Tea found to contain relatively high fluoride levels (fluoride of potential concern in CKD patients)
S22	Exercise program cuts liver fat by 40% in type 2 diabetics.
S22	6 months of caloric restriction and 10% body weight loss does not cause young overweight adults to lose bone.
S19	High-salt diet contributes very substantially to resistant hypertension.
S18	Are statins ineffective for protection against cardiovascular risks in women?
S18	Thin men more vulnerable to osteoporosis.
S16	NHANES data analysis links elevated urine bisphenol levels to diabetes, cardiovascular disease.
S16	Chamomile tea cuts diabetes complications (in rats)
S14	Sulforaphane from broccoli may protect lungs by activating detoxifying enzyme.
S09	Low serum vitamin B12 levels associated with brain shrinkage in the elderly.
S08	Genetic variants associated with markedly different vitamin B12 handling.
S05	Photographing what they eat helps dieters stick to weight-loss plans and identifies bingeing.
S04	Tired of jogging to burn more calories? Try working on a crossword puzzle.
S03	Higher serum calcium levels within the normal range associated with increased fatal prostate cancer risk in NHANES.
S03	Exercise increases risk of catching the flu, while quercetin lowers this risk (in mice)
S03	Cortinarius mushroom induced kidney failure in the news - Horse Whisperer author Nicholas Evans being the latest victim
S02	TORC gene linked to both appetite regulation and fertility
S02	Want to live longer? Take the stairs instead of the elevator.
A29	100g/day of dark chocolate lowers blood pressure by 3 mm Hg.
A29	Eating two eggs a day while restricting caloric intake has no adverse effects on LDL cholesterol.
A27	Debate flares: Can obese patients be healthy?
A26	Allopurinol lowers blood pressure in hypertensive adolescents
A26	Leptin injections keep rats with type 1 diabetes alive without insulin.
A26	Twenty percent of Ayurvedic medicines found to be contaminated with lead, arsenic, or mercury.
A25	Renophobia: Brit panics when she finds kidney in a piece of chicken dinner !
A25	Some rice bran products found to contain high levels of arsenic.
A24	Bifidobacterium infantis may have systemic immune system benefits.
A21	Taste receptor for calcium present in the mouths of mice.
A20	New survey shows obesity rates continue to increase in the United States.
A19	Lowering homocysteine with folic acid and B vitamins fails to reduce CV events in heart disease patients.
A19	Low-level arsenic exposure linked to increased type 2 diabetes risk.
A19	Chronic lead poisoning from contaminated urban soils.
A19	Obesity epidemic due to increased food intake, and not decreased activity level.
A15	Bariatric surgery - induced weight loss helps, but does not cure, sleep apnea.
A14	Monosodium glutamate use associated with weight gain.
A11	Proton pump inhibitors increase fracture risk
A11	Prospective study of runners as they aged from 50 through 80 shows substantial benefits.
A07	Bile acids play a role in glucose metabolism and insulin signaling.
A07	NEJM: FGF-23 is a risk marker for death in incident dialysis patients
A06	Broccoli compounds reduce reactive oxygen species induced in blood vessels by hyperglycemia.
A02	Settlement will reduce acrylamide levels in potato chips.
J31	Two new drugs have profound effects on exercise conditioning in mice.
J30	Does adiponectin have a dark side? Study associates it with increased cardiovascular risk.
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.
J29	FDA advised against eating green gook (tomalley) from American lobsters.
J26	Fist-clenching prior to phlebotomy can raise sample potassium levels.
J26	Amgen shares rise after success of its drug denosumab in lowering risk of bone fractures.
J24	In acute study, fructose increases lipogenesis relative to glucose.
J23	Scientists isolate compound in saliva that speeds wound healing.
J22	Ice-tea aficionado develops kidney stones
J17	Low-carb vs. low-fat supporters fight over importance of NEJM study on NY Times blog.
J17	FDA retracts Salmonella-related warning against eating raw tomatoes. Peppers still a potential risk factor.
J17	U.S. population keeps getting fatter; esp. Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee.
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.
J09	Salmonella outbreak continues: jalapeno peppers now thought to be a cause.
J08	Phosphate in CKD conference; September 26, 2008 in New York City.
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.
J08	Overweight patients trying to lose weight lose twice as much if they keep a food diary.
J01	Caffeine intake increases rate at which muscle replenishes glycogen stores after exercise.
J30	Calcium supplementation alone does not reduce hip fracture risk in the elderly (new meta-analysis)
J30	AHA publishes cookbook focusing on healthy soul food recipes
J26	Fructose, but not glucose, increases visceral adipose tissue and triglycerides, and lower insulin sensitivity.
J26	Gastric vagal block surgery less invasive, than bariatric surgery, but also effective in causing weight loss.
J25	African Americans excrete less potassium in the urine, and it's not all due to dietary intake.
J25	Obesity drug rimonabant approved for NHS use in England and Wales.
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.
J10	Large Australian RCT specifically shows that lowering HbA1C in diabetics to a 6.5% target protects the kidney.
J10	NEJM: Full text of ADVANCE trial, which showed a benefit of intensive glucose control (HbA1C to 6.5%)
J09	NEJM: Glycemic control in the ADVANCE vs. ACCORD trials (editorial)
J09	NEJM: ACCORD trial results published (full text): Intensive blood glucose lowering in diabetes may worsen outcomes.
J09	Observational study associated low 25-D levels with poor CV outcomes in peritoneal dialysis patients.
J09	High blood levels of 25-vitamin D may increase risk of aggressive prostate cancer.
J06	High-protein weight loss diet protects against the bone loss seen with standard low-fat higher carb diets.
J06	Mechanism of action of niacin to increase HDL levels discovered.
J05	Alcohol ingestion cuts risk of rheumatoid arthritis by 50%.
J05	Study in mice suggests resveratrol has marked cardioprotective effects.
J02	Cubing and then boiling potatoes markedly reduces their content of potassium and other minerals.
M31	Journal of Renal Care journal club: Buttonhole method of cannulating AV fistulas - the new gold standard?
M29	Prucalopride shows promise in treating patients with severe constipation.
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	Modest red wine (but not beer) ingestion actually may lower risk of NAFLD - non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
M09	Acrylamide intake associated with risk of kidney cancer.
M07	Women at high risk for CV events are not benefitted by homocysteine-lowering regimen of B vitamins (JAMA).
M05	ASN Renal Week abstract archives 2003-2006 now available on-line in .pdf format.
M04	Study suggests that the number of fat cells is set for life at adolescence, without change during dieting or weight gain.
M04	Nature genetics: More obesity genes found
M02	Protozoans may ingest E. Coli, and carry them on the surface of vegetables like spinach and lettuce.
A23	High adiponectin levels linked to kidney dysfunction and albuminuria.
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.
A15	FDA announces recall of two dietary supplements found to contain aristolochic acid.
A15	Nurses' Health Study shows that women who follow DASH - type diet have lower risk of heart attack.
A11	ANNA: Controversies series - should patients be allowed to eat during dialysis?
A11	Shire Pharma launches On Track phosphate binder adherence toolkit.
A03	Daily dose of caffeine protects rabbit brains from high serum cholesterol.
M28	Normal weight (BMI) obesity linked to metabolic syndrome.
M27	Pretreating animals with high-dose folate lowers infarct size.
M20	Vitamin C recycling in human red cells explained via glut-1.
M14	Soy compound genistein almostl completely stops the spread of prostate cancer in mice.
M10	Low levels of PYY, a food-induced gut hormone, may be an early marker for type 2 diabetes.
M10	Gene associated with uric acid transport, blood fructose level, linked to risk of gout.
M07	Sewage-based fertilizer contaminated with thallium, PCBs.
F29	Vitamin E ingestion linked to increased risk of lung cancer.
F21	Computer technology allows fourth grader to participate in class virtually while on dialysis at the Cleveland Clinic.
F20	Satellite Healthcare researchers to present data at upcoming Annual Dialysis Conference.
F14	International study of tight glucose control shows no evidence of increased death risk - contradicts US study
F14	Probiotics protect top athletes.
F07	Identical twins study shows that obesity and waist size is 77% due to genetic factors.
F06	NHBLI stops intensive glucose lowering treatment arm of study due to excessive deaths.
F06	Epidemiology of gut microflora studied at the molecular level.
F06	Beetroot juice found to lower blood pressure because of its high nitrate content.
F05	Type 2 muscle fibers, such as those increased by body building, improve metabolic syndrome in an animal model.
J31	Sweetened soft drinks and fruit juices linked to increased risk of gout in men.
J29	BioTrends reports on its survey of changing practice patterns in treating anemia and mineral bone disorder.
J29	Twins study links telomere shortening and premature ageing to sedentary lifestyle.
J28	24-h glucose monitoring suggests that coffee (via caffeine) ingestion worsens glucose control
J28	Blood levels of organochlorine pesticides linked to type 2 diabetes.
J24	NEJM: Renal failure due to oxalosis after 2g/day vitamin C for 3 years in a renal transplant patient.
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.
J15	Probiotic lactobacilli can have profound effects on gut microflora, and can affect fat absorption.
J15	Dietary supplement containing undocumented male hormones can markedly accelerate prostate cancer.
J11	Sorbitol in sugar-free foods and gum, when ingested in high amounts, may cause diarrhea and weight loss.
J10	DaVita and ediets.com launch CKD meal planning tools.
J09	Higher cholesterol levels linked to improved muscle mass with exercise in the elderly.
J09	Cannabinoid receptor blocking drug effective in causing weight loss.
D28	American Diabetes Association comes out in support of lower carbohydrate diets.
D20	FDA issues draft guidelines to industry for reporting adverse events linked to OTC drugs and dietary supplements.
D08	Calcium requirements may be overestimated - should be in the range of 750 mg/day.
D04	Waistline growth on high-carb diets linked to liver gene.
D03	Low carb diet more effective than low fat diet in reducing inflammatory markers in patients with metabolic syndrome.
N28	Dr. Robert Cade, nephrologist who invented Gatorade, dies at age 80.
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.
N16	Pramlintide-leptin combination drug induces 13% weight loss in obese patients.
N13	Low carb diet associated with slower prostate cancer growth in mice.
N08	Vitamin D levels linked to telomere length and thus aging.
N07	New compound, MIC-1, implicated in cancer-induced wasting.
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.
O25	Genzyme launches cholesterol-binding drug (Cholestagel) in Europe for patients with primary hypercholesterolemia.
O23	Global extent of obesity epidemic in the news.
O22	Chewing gum shown to help curb appetite and reduce cravings.
O19	Shockingly high levels of salt in some fast foods.
O16	Garlic acts to relax arteries via hydrogen sulfide.
O12	Is fructose really that bad?
O12	61% of 33 lipsticks sold in the United States test positive for lead.
O08	Appendix may be a safe house for good bacteria.
S27	Caffeine plus acetaminophen linked to liver damage.
S24	All previous vitamin E trials fatally flawed due to underdosing.
S21	Scientists identify genes linked to longevity and caloric restriction.
S21	High-glycemic starch diet linked to fatty liver in mice.
S20	Thiazide diuretics exacerbate fructose-induced metabolic syndrome.
S12	JAMA paper shows no benefit of lowering homocysteine in CKD
S04	Skinny gene identified that controls amount of body fat.
A27	Obesity rates climb in most states.
A23	Very high levels of reactive carbonyl compounds found in high fructose corn syrup.
A22	Is acrylamide contained in foods safe? Three-day symposium to examine the issues.
A21	Unlike grapefruit juice, pomegranate juice does not appear to affect cytochrome P450-3A activity
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 diets and metabolism: Atkins may not have been so far off, after all.
A17	Fleets Phospho-Soda and acute renal failure: More than 50 lawsuits in 20 states
A17	Patients who develop kidney failure after use of phosphate-based laxatives initiate lawsuits.
A17	New roles for sirtuin 2 identified in controlling fat cell metabolism.
A13	New study confirms that vitamin C, E, and beta carotene, singly or in combination, of no benefit in heart disease patients.
A07	Masked thiamine deficiency (problems with RBC transketolase assay) linked to diabetic vascular disease.
J27	French RCT shows no survival benefit of IDPN over oral supplements in malnourished dialysis patients.
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.
J13	AAKP introduces new nutrition and lifestyle magazine for CKD patients.
J12	Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil) may be protective against developing type 2 diabetes.
J12	Serum levels of retinol-binding programs indicate level of visceral fat.
J11	Usefulness of tomatoes and lycopene to prevent cancer unclear.
J10	More than 1100 toothpaste tubes from China suspected to contain DEG confiscated in Connecticut.
J10	Selenium supplements appear to raise risk of developing diabetes in RCT.
J09	PNAS: Aristolochic acid in the pathogenesis of endemic Balkan nephropathy.
J09	JRN: Hidden phosphorus in the diet
J07	Practice of eating dirt dying out.
J05	High sodium in many sandwiches in the news.
J05	Dark chocolate lowers BP slightly, raises levels of nitric oxide.
J02	How stress and high-calorie intact interact to increase weight and change body fat distribution.
J02	Probiotics good for antibiotic-induced diarrhea
J30	Low energy density diet better.
J19	Intentionally skipping insulin doses to lose weight - diabulimia - has severe consequences.
M25	Non-caffeine components of coffee lower serum uric acid levels.
M24	Choline deficiency may be more widespread than previously believed
M23	Macrophages implicated in obesity, metabolic syndrome.
M21	Might probiotics modify the course of autoimmune disease?
M17	Lawmakers push for changes in food safety oversight.
M17	Beneficial effect of lycopene vs. prostate cancer not supported on closer examination.
M15	Boiling broccoli and similar vegetables degrades their anti-cancer properties.
M14	Effect of polyphenols (from apples, onions, green tea) on fat catabolism.
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	Potential downside of calcium / vitamin D intake in the elderly: more stroke-type lesions in the brain.
A30	Activating PPAR-delta may burn fat and reduce metabolic syndrome risk.
A24	AGEs and food preparation may play an important role in chronic disease.
A20	New BMJ study on adverse effects of higher salt intake in the news.
A19	Green tea may be of benefit in Sjogren syndrome.
A18	Animal study suggests that changing to a low-fat diet can induce stress.
A16	Thrifty gene hypothesis of diabetes causation under dispute - no ethnic linkage found.
A12	High prevalence obesity gene identified.
A06	Weight lifting during dialysis counteracts muscle wasting.
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.
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	An apple a day really does keep the doctor away.
M11	Are current recommendations for vitamin D intake way too low?
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
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
M01	AAKP Develops Nutrition Electronic Newsletter
F26	Garlic powerless against cholesterol.
F21	Apolipoprotein C1 linked to obesity and type 2 diabetes in American Indians.
F01	Oligofructose fiber a new potential weapon against obesity.
J31	Retailers in the UK to remove trans fats from most foods.
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.
J17	Woman dies of hyponatremia after participating in radio-sponsored water drinking contest.
J15	Pancreatic-polypeptide containing chewing gum - a new potential weapon against obesity
J09	Milk appears to eliminate the cardiovascular benefits of tea
J09	Potential bias in studies funded by the food industry or by pharma in the news.
J03	Marathon mice genetically engineered that are enriched in a new type (IIX) of muscle fiber.
J02	Higher serum uric acid levels associated with cognifitve impairment in the elderly.
J02	Twenty-five best dieting tips ever
D29	FDA evaluating safety of products from cloned animals; seeks outside comments.
D27	Green vegetables may lower blood pressure via nitrates.
D26	Use of proton-pump inhibitors associated with increased risk of hip fracture.
D21	Genzyme files for FDA approval of sevelamer carbonbate - Renvela.
D20	Friendly microbes could make you fat: Bacteroides vs. Firmicutes
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.
D10	MRI scan used to quantify visceral fat.
D05	Skinny scope passed like NG tube without sedation; permits easy upper GI tract endoscopy.
D04	Focus on exercise rather than diet helps guard obese patients against further weight gain.
N30	Gene identified that permits GI absorption of folate; same gene involved in iron uptake.
N30	Nitrosamines in bacon linked to bladder cancer.
N30	Overfeeding of pets leading to obesity and diabetes.
N29	Procyanidins identified as cardiovascular protective agents in wines; French, Sardinian wines have the most.
N28	Folic acid, homocysteine, and cardiovascular disease: (Full text article in BMJ)
N28	Meta-analysis published in BMJ supports folate supplementation to reduce heart disease risk.
N26	Osteoporosis in men in the news.
N26	HDCN: Search index updated for audiofiles, slide/audio talks, articles, and abstracts
N20	Gut parasites in dragonflies cause "metabolic syndrome".
N14	Gastric bypass ups kidney stone risk.
N14	Fat cells stimulate the adrenal glands to secrete aldosterone: obesity - hypertension link?
N14	Homocysteine, B vitamin link to osteoporosis to be investigated in UK study.
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.
N01	Resveratrol improves health and possibly lifespan of mice fed a high-fat diet.
O30	NKF and Abbott team up to provide pre-ESRD nutrition education
O20	Vitamin supplementation has no effect on atherosclerosis progression
O18	Benefits of eating fish outweigh the risks
O12	Get on scale daily to keep off lost pounds.
O11	Most decaffeinated coffee contains substantial amounts of caffeine
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	CDC-MMWR: O157:H7 infections associated with consumption of fresh spinach.
S25	Wine and fruit as part of healthy diet can lead to tooth enamel erosion.
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.
S01	Fruit and vegetable juice consumption markedly lowers Alzheimer risk
A30	Carbs linked to obesity in a mouse model
A25	NKDEP launches creatinine standardization program
A25	Benefits of drinking tea touted; dehydrating effect of caffeine-containing beverages questioned.
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.
A07	Elderly should take probiotics
A07	Latex in food wrappers may be a source of allergy.
J15	Sleep deprivation doubles risk of obesity in both children and adults
J29	NHLBI offers DASH diet eating guide
J28	NEJM: B vitamins given to the elderly for 2 years fail to affect cognitive performance.
J24	Does coffee protect against alcoholic cirrhosis?
J22	New fat-burnng gene linked to metabolic syndrome.
J20	AHA issues new dietary recommendations; saturated and trans-fat intakes further limited
J16	CARI (Australasian) Clinical Practice Guidelines published (53 free full text review papers!)
J14	Feeding monkeys a high trans-fat diet markedly adds to abdominal fat.
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.
M24	Low-carbohydrate diet has no deleterious effects on bone loss.
M24	Purdue researchers find on/off switch for skeletal muscle atrophy
M22	Ethanol- and smoking-induced upper digestive tract cancers linked to acetaldehyde; preventable via oral l-cysteine
M18	NIH panel calls for more FDA oversight of vitamin and mineral supplements
M17	Chocolate good? Coffee is too! Enjoy.
M15	Moderately increased BMI in the elderly associated with reduced mortality
M12	JASN paper: Obesity triples risk of CKD (pdf)
M12	Appetite suppression pathway in the brain by leucine provides explanation for Atkins diet success.
M09	New triglyceride lipase enzyme found; its regulation may be key to some types of obesity
M07	Study suggests that aspartame does not raise risk of cancer
M03	Renal Advantage buying clinical laboratory services business from Fresenius
M03	Mayo: 20 g sodium, 50% saturated fat diet improves BP, lipids in obese.
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
A18	Mediterranean diet lowers Alzheimer disease risk
A13	CNTF can overcome leptin resistance to fight obesity.
A10	CRP binding to leptin may curb its effects on appetite.
A08	AMBI (Tarrytown company) gets exclusive rights to Finland's PANSALT distribution in the U.S.
A08	Potential brain hibernation protein identified
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.
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.
M20	Researchers identify new fat controlling gene - lipin
M17	Virus blamed for obesity epidemic.
M16	Glycemic index is bupkes.
D15	Bifidobacterium infantis now available for IBS: Does it help ESRD pts?
D14	JAMA paper questions benefits of high-fiber diets in prevention of colon cancer.
D11	Eating more leucine (and meat) may help maintain muscle in the elderly.
D07	Fructose may be cause of obesity epidemic; also raises uric acid.
D05	Coffee intake may reduce risk of liver damage.
D01	Coffee's beneficial effect on memory revealed in brain scans.
D01	Coffee and tea associated with lower risk of chronic liver disease.
N29	Why trying to make couch potatoes exercise may be difficult.
N29	Fatty liver being seen increasingly in obese patients.
N17	Tea, cinnamon, buckwheat, and cherries for diabetics.
N16	Low-carb diet better than low-fat for improving metabolic syndrome.
N16	Drinking decaffeinated coffee increases pro-atherosclerotic ApoB levels.
N14	Do low-carb diets stiffen the heart?
N13	Ketogenic diet has effects on brain energy metabolism via gene induction.
N11	New gut hormone, obestatin, discovered that suppresses appetite.
N11	JASN Express: Skin autofluorescence linked to AGE in ESRD, predicts mortality.
N10	Fizzy cola consumption associated with HTN in women.
N09	Phenolic compounds in olive oil may relate to benefits of Mediterranean diet.
N08	How protein-rich diets curb hunger.
N07	Taste bud receptor for fat identified in rat tongue.
N05	Waist-hip ratio better than BMI to predict CV risk.
O26	ASN Renal Week 2005 abstracts now available on-line.
O23	JAMA: Increased mortality after bariatric surgery.
O17	Daily weigh-ins help dieters keep off pounds.
O17	Heavy computer use at work decreasing amount of physical activity.
O12	China ranked 2nd in world incidence of diabetes.
O12	Vanadium supplements speed recovery from infections (in mice).
O11	Fatty foods can fight inflammation, induce satiety, via CCK.
O11	Eating fish helps prevent age-related cognitive decline.
O06	Soy compound, genistein, found to inhibit amyloid plaque formation.
S27	Pomegranate juice surprisingly effective against prostate cancer cells in mice.
S22	NEJM: Efficacy of various strategies to raise HDL cholesterol.
S21	Men are more successful at losing weight by dieting than women.
S17	Fat cells linked to production of CRP via resistin.
S13	High blood sugar levels linked to heart disease, even in nondiabetics.
S13	Agouti-related peptide expressing (Agrp) neurons related to appetite, feeding..
S11	Teenage girls who eat their Wheaties for breakfast stay slimmer.
S06	Soy protein-rich diet may help prevent fatty liver of diabetes.
A31	Olive oil contains a naturally occuring COX inihbitor and is anti-inflammatory.
A29	Coffee is number one source of antioxidants in U.S. diet.
A28	Acrylamide french fry lawsuit filed against McDonald's and Wendy's.
A26	Metabolic advantage of protein-rich diets may be due to leucine.
A24	TFAH releases report on obesity in America - we're all getting fatter.
A22	American Indians fight curse of fry bread: fat and diabetes.
A19	Research promising for chocolate lovers.
A18	Will FDA approve diabetes-related health claims for chromium picolinate?
A16	After overeating we don't compensate by eating less.
A16	Kidney Drug Coverage website: Teleconference schedule
A14	Scientists aim for lab-grown meat.
A02	Clockwork orange food aversion approach works for ice cream but not for cookies
A02	More on how fructose intake via processed food can increase weight gain.
J30	Fructose-sweetened foods associated with obesity.
J26	Experts warn against excess water intake during exercise.
J25	Cocoa flavonoids: Eat two chocolate bars and call me in the morning.
J25	Oxyntomodulin injections prior to meals result in short-term weight loss.
J19	ALLHAT suggests that diuretics rule, even in Blacks with metabolic syndrome.
J06	Coffee drinking may lower type 2 diabetes risk in adults
J06	Growth hormone releasing factor may prevent malnutrition in stage IV CKD.
J06	Vitamin E supps do not protect women from heart attack, stroke, or cancer
J04	Implanted stomach stimulator used as an alternative to stomach-stapling surgery.
J30	Gastric bypass surgery lowers CRP by 50%.
J30	High-carb diet markedly increases cataract risk.
J22	Genistein in soybeans may be a threat to sperm fertility.
J18	U.S consumer group demands warning labels on potato chips re acrylamide.
J06	Int'l Congress on Nutrition and Metabolism - Yucatan, Mexico, March 2006.
M24	Higher milk intake associated with lower CV, stroke risk.
M12	Work fatigue and working overtime associated with weight gain.
M02	Food fried in polyunsaturated vegetable oil may absorb unhealthy compound.
A30	Low-salt diets may harm heart, study suggests.
A27	Combo Vytorin (ezetimibe + simvastatin) lower CHO better than atorvastatin alone
A21	Could an adenovirus be responsible for recent epidemic of obesity?
A21	My.pyramid.gov - new U.S. government website with dietary guidelines
A21	Studies in mice tie sleep disturbances to metabolic syndrome.
A20	Obesity death risk overstated; modestly obese have higher survival rate.
A20	U.S food pyramid morphs into 12 separate pyramids.
A17	Soy isoflavones have no beneficial effect on calcium metabolism in women.
A17	Both high-fat and high-protein low carb diets equally effective.
A17	Dairy product intake does not effect weight control in women.
A13	J Ren Nutr: Phosphorus content of popular beverages
A08	Liver may be source of 'good' cholesterol
A03	Cranberry juice improves blood vessel relaxation.
M30	Newly identified components in grapes show marked anticancer activity.
M29	Bones in raw food vegetarians are light; may be stronger than expected.
M29	Production of inflammatory mediators by fat cells linked to metabolic syndrome.
M21	Another study confirms greater efficacy of Atkins diet.
M15	Anti-cancer compound in green tea identified - similar to methotrexate.
M15	Reasons why Atkins diet works linked to spontaneous reduction of caloric intake.
M04	FDA assesses toxicity of acrylamide
F24	Consumer group sues FDA demanding that salt in foods be regulated.
F21	Beta-blockers may prevent osteoporosis via leptin-mediated mechanism
F03	Fidgeting important to help avoid obesity.
F01	Obesity increases kidney stone risk.
J25	Deep frying fish may cancel or reverse their health benefit in terms of stroke.
J21	Election Results for 2005-2006 ANNA National and Regional Offices
J21	Peanuts contain high concentrations of beneficial polyphenols.
J18	Large doses of folate may stave off high blood pressure.
J18	Grapefruit juice and medication can be a deadly mix.
J18	California researchers discover new fat gene.
J13	Study shows how angiotensin II can lead to muscle wasting and CHF.
J13	Soul singer Isaac Hayes unveils new cookbook featuring low-phosphorus foods.
J13	Concerns arise about excess intake of vitamin A.
J12	Reduced calorie and carb diet slows Alzheimer disease in mice.
J11	Insufficient sleep linked to obesity.
J10	New generation of video games/muscle trainers may fight obesity.
J10	Olive oil, via oleic acid, downregulates genes involved in breast cancer.
J05	Annals: High-dose vitamin E supplements may increase mortality.
J05	JAMA: RCT of various weight loss diets shows that no one diet is clearly better.
J04	Evidence that UTI with drug-resistant E. coli may have come via food.
D31	Fast food intake linked to obesity, insulin resistance.
D28	Chocolate: A boon for libido and for the heart.
D22	Exercise before a fatty meal may curb bad effects on vasculature, triglycerides.
D21	Undercooked turkeys harbor drug-resistant Salmonella and Campylobacter.
D17	Polymeals containing super-healthy nutrients, might extend life.
D17	Olestra plus low calorie diet increase removal of test toxins from body.
D17	Sudden removal of fat can impair immune function
D16	Caloric restriction protects the brain against degenerative disease.
D14	Thiamine supplementation lowers CV risk in diabetics.
D07	Lack of sleep may make you fat via ghrelin and leptin.
D05	Risk of obesity-related deaths in the U.S may have been overstated.
D05	Magnesium deficiency may play a role in memory loss.
D02	Eating red meat associated with increased risk of rheumatoid arthritis.
D02	Milk protein may reduce high blood pressure.
D02	High body fat may impair natriuresis in African Americans.
N29	Panama's heart-healthy Kuna Indians suggest that chocolate may be a health food
N26	Epidemiologic study links high water intake to proteinuria.
N18	Don't like wine? Try Concord grape juice to lower inflammatory markers.
N14	Was Atkins right all along? Higher fat diets lower CV risk in elderly women.
N10	Sanofi diet drug gets raves, caution from doctors
N10	High doses of vitamin E may hasten death
N09	Walnut and flaxseed oil lowers inflammatory markers
N09	DHEA may reduce abdominal fat in the elderly and improve insulin sensitivity
N01	Gut microbes linked to propensity to obesity
O26	KDIGO.org website now up for international kidney disease guidelines
O22	Japanese CKD patients become ill after eating apparently non-poisonous mushrooms
O15	High-dose salicylates block muscle cachexia in mice via NF-kB inhibition
O15	MC4R neuronal receptor may be key to obesity
O14	Portion control the most effective weight loss strategy
O06	Many benefits of exercise may be mediated by interleukin-6
O03	Study in Am J Clin Nutr confirms benefits of low glycemic index carbs
O03	Serum CRP and other inflammatory markers higher in coffee drinkers
S30	Caffeine withdrawal symptoms occur after low doses and within 12-24 hours
S14	A third of patients who forego meds because of costs don't volunteer this info
S12	Chronic hyperphosphatemia elevates fibroblast growth factor levels
S12	EAA/carb supplement prevents muscle protein loss: Abstract from JCEM
S12	Amino acid supplement stops muscle wastage due to inactivity
S01	Doubts over good carb diet claims
S01	Farm-raised salmon fed vegetable oil don't cardioprotect
A29	Citrus aurantium, new weight loss herb, may cause HTN, drug interactions
A26	Tightly controlled rat study supports benefits of low-glycemic diet
A25	Cinnamon health benefits for diabetes, lipid control in the news
A24	Activation of PPAR-delta receptor increases rate at which body burns fat
A24	New health benefits of citrus fruits presented at ACS conference
A24	Creatine linked to metabolic rate, mitochondria
A24	Blueberrry compund shows cholesterol-activating properties
J31	Newspapers weigh in on new Medicare obesity treatment coverage policy
J30	Interleukin-6 linked to feelings of fatigue
J17	Does niacin help prevent Alzheimer's disease?
J16	Medicare to cover some obesity treatments
J14	Pocket guide for mercury in different types of fish
J13	Fat-busting ultrasound under development; early results promising
J08	Grape skin polyphenol resveratrol affects fat cell metabolism
J05	Lack of sleep may affect leptin levels, predisposing to obesity
J30	Antioxidant controversy: Scientists seek measurement standards
J24	No link found between acrylamide consumption and common cancers
J24	Myostatin inhibitors may result in muscled athletes; improve muscle-wasting
J02	Junk food represents about 1/3 of U.S. diet
J01	Flavonoids in chocolate improve blood vessel flow-mediated vasodilatation
M29	L-arginine plus exercise may have synergistic effect on CAD (in mice)
M29	Does metabolic rate relate inversely to life span? Think again!
M26	Krispy Kreme to make a low-carb donut
M16	New vitamin identified that is involved in NAD synthesis; milk products have it
M04	Study: Low fat may not be best for the heart
A20	FDA outlines dietary supplement enforcement plan
A19	Strict diet has dramatic effect on reducting heart disease
A17	High-fat breakfast results in post-prandial rise in serum levels of NF-kappa-B
A15	Fish-fed cows produce milk with high DHA content
A09	Food pyramid slated for makeover
A06	Orexin involved not only in obesity, but also in male sexuality
M29	Vitamin E may protect against bladder, prostate cancer
M29	Two studies show no link between acrylamide and certain cancers
M25	FDA action plan for acrylamide in food
M18	Low fat healthy? diet found to increase Lp(a) and LDL
M15	Canola oil-fed cows produce milk with healthier fat profile
M15	Orlistat inhibits prostate cancer cell growth
M11	Eating dairy products protective against gout
F09	Eating mercury-contaminated fish while pregnant can cause child brain damage
F01	Moderate-fat diet results in better lipid profiles than low-fat diet
J29	High cholesterol associated with lower mortality in dialysis patients
J20	Fat, in moderation, helps the immune system fight off disease
J16	Study finds huge variability in vitamin E absorption
J16	Italian pharma company to provide red wine ingredients in a pill
J12	Walking 1.5 miles per day can help prevent weight gain
J08	High salt intake linked to stomach cancer risk in Japan
J08	Farmed salmon has high levels of PCBs and dioxins
J06	Coffee may help protect against type 2 diabetes
D31	SIR2 gene linked to longevity effects of caloric restriction
D20	AMA guide arms doctors for battle against obesity
D19	Fatty acid metabolite malonyl-Coa linked to appetite control
D16	New information links obesity and inflammation
D12	FDA announces food advisory on methylmercury
N28	Aging-related muscle loss, atrophy linked to paucity of satellite cells in mice
N25	Yacon root from Peru holds out hope for diabetics, dieters
N21	Leafy veggies and herbs grown in urban gardens contaminated with lead
N17	Soy supplements cut sexual behavior in rats
N13	AHA: Cholesterol - how low should you go?
N13	Guinness beer may reduce risk of blood clotting
N11	Mayo researchers evaluate modified Atkins high saturated fat and low starch diet
N06	Sirtuins linked to longevity effect of low calorie diet
N05	Exercise, not diet, may be best defense against heart disease
N05	Worried about prostate cancer? Eat pizza (low Na, low fat type, of course).
N05	UCLA Subjective Global Assessment website updated
N01	Another way to low carb: high fat (almonds) leads to enhanced weight loss
O29	Glycemic index gaining acceptance as useful dietary tool
O18	A calorie is a calorie is a calorie: NOT - vindication for Atkins?
O13	More evidence that low carb diets seem to be working
O02	Stroke risk not related to dietary fat intake in men
S30	Is red meat immunogenic?
S30	Icelanders find that one gene that makes you fat or thin
S26	Low sodium diet has no adverse effect on blood lipids
S22	Disorder of ciliary transport linked to learning disabilities, obesity
S09	Saponins in red wine may account for some beneficial CV effects
S04	NEJM: PYY hormone cuts appetite by athird
A30	Mercury in fish may be less toxic than previously assumed
A28	Health benefits of chocolate: the darker, the better
A26	Like cheese? It may be due to casomorphines
A24	More on resveratol, sirtuins, caloric extension, and life extension in yeast
A20	Ketogenic diet raises lipids, cholesterol, in children
A20	Consumer group questions Industry ties of new food pyramid designers
A02	Purdue nutritionists work for peanuts
J30	More on thyroid subclass receptor agonist - the next weight loss wonder drug?
J29	Thyroid receptor compound effects weight loss, lowers cholesterol
J28	Push aims to lower hidden salt in food
J23	Ape diet lowers cholesterol as efficiently as do drugs
J21	Tomato-eating reduces heart disease risk by 30%
J15	FDA goes nuts about nuts
J09	FDA mandates that food labels reveal trans fat content
J05	U.S. consumer group wants government to set acrylamide limits in fried foods
J03	Low glycemic index Mexican-style diet improves metabolic control
J30	The dark (pro-oxidant) side of vitamin C in dialysis patients
J28	Mediterranean diet reduces CV outcomes in Greeks
J18	Fried food byproduct acrylamide causes DNA damage - mechanism for cancer risk
J16	Cardiovascular benefits of vitamin E and carotene questioned
J14	Is it really good to be fat on dialysis?
M30	Novel appetite-suppressing compound from Kalahari desert cactus
M21	Atkins diet found to be superior in two controlled trials, one in NEJM
M14	Oreo cookies being sued for their trans fatty acid content
M12	AGEs in foods; do they play a role in uremia?
A29	Entirely new B vitamin discovered in Japan
A28	Denmark to restrict use of trans fatty acids in foods
A25	Mechanism of adverse effect of a high-protein diet on the kidney proposed
A17	Dr. Robert Atkins dies after head injury from fall
A14	Obesity surgery may lead to weakened bones
A14	Yogurt consumption may aid in loss of body fat for dieters
A14	Higher calcium intake associated with lower body weight in adolescent girls
A14	Drinking Concord grape juice lower blood pressure in hypertensive men
A10	Diet Dr. Atkins slips on ice, hurts head, in critical condition
A03	Vitamin D improves calcium absorption even with normal serum vD levels
A03	Sarcopenia (muscle wasting) related to elevated levels of IL-6
M27	Anorexia linked to mystery molecule
M20	Phosphate control in uremia: Role of Diet (Review)
M17	Diet high in meat protein accelerated progression of CKD
M16	FDA, food industry fight over labelling requirements for trans-fatty acids
M16	Beef vs. bagels: Food companies attack the Atkins diet
M11	Genistein in soy fed to pregnant rats adversely affects male offspring
M10	High fat diet dramatically reduces seizure risk in children
M06	Vegetarian diet helps lower cholesterol
F27	New bitter flavor - blocking compounds may allo lower food sugar content
F22	Cookies and cake lead to higher AGE levels
F18	Alzheimer incidence may be related to saturated fat intake
F15	People with heightened taste sensation spit out cancer-blocking veggies
F12	Soy (genistein) ingestion during pregnancy (in rats) affects male offspring
F06	Body composition benefits of low-carb diet
F03	Twist gene linked to cytokines, cachexia
J28	Food acrylamide - cancer link questioned
J27	Exercise delays age-related decline in brain gray matter
J25	Germany to slow cook chips due to acrylamide - cancer fears
J23	New muscle-gene, cachexia, cytokine links investigated
J22	Obesity lawsuit against McDonald's is dismissed
J18	Chocolate polyphenols, antioxidants, good for the heart
J14	Pregnant women advised to limit fries and chips due to acrylamide content
J12	New Harvard food pyramid challenges official US government approach
J10	Obesity markedly increases health care costs
J03	Does ethanol stimulate osteoblast formation?
D20	Physicians puzzling over Atkins diet results
D13	Polyphenols in grape juice may inhibit oral iron absorption
D10	New obesity gene identified in mice
D10	European concern over acrylamide in foods continues, and now, gingerbread
D01	Special veggie diet cuts cholesterol by 29%
N29	Why eating less may extend your life
N27	NEJM: Health effects of mercury in fish: conflicting results
N26	Eating nuts in Nurses Health Study protective against diabetes
N21	Coffee drinking may increase homocysteine levels slightly
N19	Decaf espresso activates SNS, raises blood pressure, by unknown mechanisms
N18	AHA: Atkins diet beats AHA-diet for weight loss, CHO, TRIG, and HDL
N18	AHA: New dietary guidelines focus on omega-3 fatty acids
N13	Am Pub Health Assoc urges food manufacturers to reduce salt in foods
N13	Mercury in dental fillings is not related to cognitive dysfunction
N11	High-heat cooking causes increased serum AGE, CRP levels in diabetics
N07	Mediterranean diet could help Asians
N07	Does coffee drinking protect against diabetes?
N05	Parasympathetic nervous system shown to innervate fatty tissue - function unkown
N04	Bread crusts contain novel anti-oxidant not present in original flour
N02	New lanthanum-based phosphate binder improves survival in ESRD patients
O25	US Dept. Agriculture offers on-line FOOD database, also downloadable to PDAs
O25	Eat fish and stay focused or eat burgers and go bonkers
O22	Weight loss suppresses angiotensin converting enzyme activity
O21	Atkins diet works better than regular diet in randomized trial
O21	Leptin levels tied to osteoblast function
O21	Side effects slow diet drug efforts
O20	Fish eaters have high mercury levels
O18	Soy milk coming for U.S. school lunches?
O16	Doubts about sprouts: Link to E. Coli infection and HUS
O14	Political action group defends right to eat junk food
O07	Baxter subsidiary to sell water enriched with nutrients and isoflavones
O05	Listeriosis linked to sliced turkey deli meat
O03	New study suggests that diabetic diet too restrictive
S29	Relationship between interdialytic weight gain, gender, and body size
S29	Asparagine identified as source of acrylamide carcinogen in fried foods
S25	Diets rich in dairy products help in achieving weight loss
S23	Why thiazolidinediones can trigger weight gain
S17	Vitamin E fails to slow atherosclerosis
S13	Reduced calorie diet adds significantly to dog life span
S09	More on the new food guide pyramid
S05	New dietary guidelines issued by Institute of Medicine
S03	Web-based caffeine-calculator: You may be taking in more caffeine than you think
A24	No evidence that supplements made from soy or garlic are effective
A22	Whole grain intake associated with low risk of type 2 diabetes
A22	Milk avoidance in children leads to short stature and low bone density
A20	Honey and nuts fight cholesterol
A15	FDA issues warning on Chinese weight loss pills
A15	Intermediate molecule linked to long-lasting effects of caffeine identified
A12	Substantial hypercalciuria associated with Atkins diet
A11	Direct stimulation of gastric nerves being studied to decrease food intake
A11	The Establishment goes into attack mode against the Atkins diet
A10	Nutrition experts chewing the fat on merits of the Atkins diet
A08	Recommendations to drink 8 glasses of water/day challenged
A08	Certain imported candy from Mexico a source of lead poisoning
A07	Novel GI hormone PYY3-36 can function as a remarkable appetite suppressant
A04	Vegetarian group calls Atkins diet unsafe
A03	Peanuts can curb hunger, reduce caloric intake
A02	Atkins low carb diet increases net acid excretion, lowers urinary citrate
A01	Beta-adrenergic receptors implicated in coping with caloric excess
J31	Shark liver compound may suppress appetite, help to achieve weight loss
J31	Fish oils soften arteries, may fight heart attack
J26	Fat man sues four fast food chains; claims he wasn't warned
J26	Low Carb Research website updated
J25	Omega-3 fatty acid diets improve arterial elasticity and compliance
J25	Soy protein diets improve blood lipids
J22	Humans without leptin are very obese, respond dramatically to leptin replacement
J15	Food supplement company buys DrKoop.com for peanuts
J13	CRP too high? Pray for it to go down.
J11	Leptin target enzyme identified in liver; it has a role in fat metabolism
J10	Obesity a growing problem in Asian countries, also.
J09	NIDDK empanels Caloric Restriction Clinical Implications Advisory Group
J08	The Atkins diet appears effective and improves lipid parameters
J07	Atkins Diet may be the correct approach after all (NY Times, free reg required)
J05	United States FDA approves neotame, a new ultrasweet sugar substitute
J03	Timing of exercise during menstrual cycle affects resultant weight loss
J01	Why does one weigh more when some scales are used on a carpeted surface?
J28	More on acrylamide in food
J23	Love nuts? It's good for your heart.
J20	Low vitamin D levels endemic in nonuremic African American women
J20	Androgen therapy helps older men build muscle strength
J16	Pro-inflammatory effects of eating a high-fat, high-calorie meal
J13	BMJ: Lawyers poised to sue junk food manufacturers
J13	A BMI upper limit of 22 may prevent diabetes in susceptible ethnic groups
J10	Potential diet drug curbs calories, burns fat
J07	Why does Europe not fortify its foods with folic acid?
M27	Vegetarians: High homocysteine and low vitamin B12 levels
M24	Protein identified that causes muscle wasting syndrome
M24	Potassium counteracts osteoporotic effects of high-salt diet
M23	Ghrelin - new hunger hormone - affected by obesity surgery
M16	Vitamin D and fats affect colon cancer risk via bile acid metabolite
M15	Ethanol improves insulin sensitivity in older diabetic women
M12	Regular tea drinking may help preserve bone density
M11	Homocysteine, folate, B12 levels linked to cognitive function in the elderly
M09	Environmental group claims chocolate has high lead levels, sues confectioners
M08	High salt intake linked to low bone density in post-menopausal women
M07	Heart attack? Drinking tea may increase your survival chances.
A30	Peanuts and cardiovascular health: the good vs. the bad
A30	Cooking increases lycopene levels in tomatoes
A30	Dr. Atkins recovering from heart stoppage - said to be cardiomyopathy related
A26	Androgen therapy in men shows nutritional as well as Hgb benefits
A25	Magnesium information center launched by Cornell Univ. docs
A24	Choline supplementation may prevent fatty liver during TPN
A24	Carcinogen (acrylamide) found in high amounts in fried potatoes
A23	Eating dairy products associated with lower type 2 diabetes rates
A22	More evidence of health benefits of green tea, soy, flaxseed, and berries
A19	Cooking raises anti-oxidant, phytochemical properties of tomatoes
A12	A new measure of central obesity: the abdominal volume index
A10	Fish consumption lowers risk of coronary artery disease in women
A10	NKF posts on-line cookbook: Living Well on Dialysis
A09	Caution urged on soy menopause remedies
A08	Baxter offers CEU programs in IV Rx. TPN, Apheresis
A08	Fish oil supplements cut sudden death risk
A08	Honey has potential as a dietary anti-oxidant
A05	Megadose vitamin therapy has theoretical advantages
M29	Vitamins C and E delay arteriosclerosis after heart transplant
M24	AHA chickens out on previous rec to liberalize egg consumption
M24	Java lovers toast study separating coffee drinking from hypertension
M15	Soy diet reduces pain, inflammation in a rat model
M14	Some organic soups found to have high salicylic acid content
M10	New hormone controlling hunger identified
M08	Increased folic acid ingestion may have CV benefits in the elderly
M05	Extent of reimbursement for Medicare nutritionist coverage clarified
M04	Low dietary magnesium linked to supravenricular ectopy
F27	High-protein beats high-carb diet for weight loss
F19	New appetite suppressant drug extremely effective in obese mice
F08	Losing weight lowers CRP levels markedly in postmenopausal women
F07	Higher (monounsaturated) fat diet OK for diabetics