November 23, 2009
Scientists find molecular trigger that helps prevent aging and disease
Researchers set out to address a question that has been challenging scientists for years: How does dietary restriction produce protective effects against aging and disease? And the reverse: how does overconsumption accelerate age-related disease? An answer lies in a worm study that examines how the two ends of the spectrum influence biochemical responses.
September 8, 2009
“So Milk Doesn’t Come From Bottles?” New Study Calls For More Farm Visits For Children
Farm visits are dispelling children's deep ignorance about where the food they eat comes from and helping teachers deliver a wide spectrum of the national curriculum, a new study has shown. The trips, set up as part of the Government's Educational Access scheme, challenge many children's belief that milk comes from bottles and that bread comes from a packet something even those from rural areas struggle with.
March 18, 2009
The 17th European Congress On Obesity – ECO 2009
Europe's premier obesity conference presented new research on the whole spectrum of obesity science, from the causes and consequences of obesity to prevention and treatment. Excess body weight is a major risk factor for several chronic diseases, including diabetes, heart disease, stroke and cancer, making obesity one of the leading preventable causes of death worldwide.