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Nutrition News: Diet and Alcohol Alter Epigenetics of Breast Cancer and Could Predict Severity of Disease July 30, 2010 8:09 PM Researchers from Brown University and the University of California have shown that the epigenetic profiles of breast tumors are related to patient diet and alcohol use as well as tumor size. Nutrition News: Making raising HDL with nicotinic acid (niacin) more tolerable July 28, 2010 11:47 AM Patients are not interested in the harmless - but odd - side-effect of the niacin flush: bright red colouring lasting up to 2 hours. Nutrition News: Subtle thyroid problem triples the risk of placental separation in birth July 22, 2010 2:16 PM Pregnant women with antibodies that can indicate early thyroid disease are three times as likely to have placental separation during labor Nutrition News: Toxic trio identified as the basis of celiac disease July 22, 2010 12:07 AM Australian scientists identify three protein fragments that make gluten -- the main protein in wheat, rye, and barley -- toxic to people with celiac disease Nutrition News: Natural substance NT-020 aids aging brains in rats, USF study finds July 20, 2010 10:13 AM Combination of nutrients promoted adult neural stem cell proliferation in aged rats, boost memory Nutrition News: Tea contains more fluoride than once thought July 15, 2010 11:03 AM Heavy tea drinkers at risk for joint and bone pain and damage Nutrition News: Enzyme may be a cure for mild, diet-induced diabetes July 15, 2010 9:54 AM Increased levels of fatty acid elongase-5, restored normal function to diseased livers in mice, restored normal levels of blood glucose and insulin Nutrition News: Cashew seed extract an effective anti-diabetic July 15, 2010 9:46 AM New study from the University of Montreal and the Universite de Yaounde finds cashew seed extract significantly stimulated blood sugar absorption by muscle cells Nutrition News: Osteoporosis Canada Increases Vitamin D Recommendations July 12, 2010 3:58 PM New daily intakes are: 400 - 1000 IU for adults under 50 (without osteoporosis); 800 - 2000 IU over 50. Nutrition News: Sirtuin1 may boost memory and learning ability July 11, 2010 7:49 PM The same molecular mechanism that increases life span through calorie restriction may help boost memory and brainpower Nutrition News: Vitamin B3 novel approach to treating fungal infections July 10, 2010 5:07 PM A team of scientists from the Institute for Research in Immunology and Cancer of the University of Montreal have identified vitamin B3 as a potential antifungal treatment. Nutrition News: Fish oil may reduce risk of breast cancer July 10, 2010 1:18 AM Recent report adds to the growing evidence that fish oil supplements may play a role in preventing chronic disease Nutrition News: New virus may pose risk to wild salmon July 9, 2010 10:33 PM Deadly virus started in Atlantic salmon farms seems to be spreading Nutrition News: Antioxidants Do Help Arteries Stay Healthy July 6, 2010 12:47 PM Long-term supplementation with dietary antioxidants has beneficial effects on sugar and fat metabolism, blood pressure and arterial flexibility in patients with multiple cardiovascular risk factors. Nutrition News: Nutrition has the Potential to Save Sight July 3, 2010 5:42 PM Low-glycemic-index diet, vitamins C and E, zinc, lutein, zeaxanthin, and omega-3 fatty acids can reduce age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and other sight-robbing diseases