Researchers say substances containing flavonoids provide protection: Regular, long-term consumption of black tea, fruits and other substances containing flavonoids may protect against stroke, according to an article in the AMA's Archives of Internal Medicine.

Headlines across the nation proclaim news that educators have seen with their own eyes during the past two decades: children in the United States are getting heavier and heavier. Accompanying stories in this issue of the Standard describe the negative consequences of this trend on the physical health and self-esteem of our nation’s young people, as well as the financial burden that the obesity epidemic is placing on our medical care system.

Gastroenterologists are internists who specialize in diseases of the digestive tract. Nowadays, the prerequisite training includes a medical internship and residency in internal medicine. Areas of subspecialization include Advanced endoscopy (ERCP and endoscopic ultrasound) Transplant hepatology Motility Inflammatory bowel disease Esophagology Nutrition and metabolism

Unless you've been holed up underground for the last couple of years, you've probably been hearing about antioxidants -- in the newspapers, on TV talk shows, and in bookstores. But I get asked so many question about antioxidants that it's clear there's a lot of confusion in spite of all the headlines. Here are a few of the questions registered dietitians hear every day: "What are antioxidants?" "What do they do?" "How important are they?" "Do I need supplements?" "Is it dangerous to get too many antioxidants?"

The spine you have is the only one you ever get! Through the miracle of modern medicine, many organs that fail or wear out can now be replaced. Heart, lungs, liver, kidneys and even artificial lenses for the eyes can make someone feel like new. Unfortunately for the spine, the one you were born with must last you your entire lifetime!

Fifty million Americans will go on diets this year, spending some $30 billion on diet programs and products. Some will lose a few pounds. Only a few -- about one out of 20 -- will keep the lost weight off in the long run. Before you tackle another weight loss program, consider these facts: Any claims that you can lose weight with little or no effort are false. Very low calorie diets or fasting can be risky and should not be attempted without a doctor's supervision. Fad diets that call for radical departures from normal eating habits rarely work in the long run.

You've heard it a thousand times: "exercise to lose weight, live longer and feel your best." But how do you find a program you can stick with? The good news is that just 15 to 30 minutes of moderate to brisk exercise even walking at least three times a week can make a difference in your life. Many medical studies show that exercise lowers your risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes and osteoporosis a bone-thinning disease. Regular exercise also may lower your risk of colon cancer and reduce some of the effects of aging.

No doubt about it: water is the single most important nutrient. None of the vital functions of our bodies - from regulating our temperature to creating new cells - could occur without it. Water lubricates joints, regulates temperature, and provides the body with minerals and essential fluids. Doctors recommend that we drink at least six to eight glasses of water a day. You need more if you're physically active, or if it s excessively hot.

If you think you can only get E. coli 0157:H7 (Escherichia coli) from undercooked hamburger meat served in restaurants, think again. The infection, which causes diarrhea (often bloody) and abdominal cramps and sometimes even acute kidney failure resulting from hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), has also been traced to home-prepared hamburgers. Roast beef, unpasteurized milk, apple cider, and municipal water have also been shown to carry E. coli. A recent article in the New York Times reported E. coli in salami making people sick, too.

What We Know At any given time 50 percent of women and 25 percent of men are trying to lose weight. More than $33 billion per year is spent on weight control products and services, according to the Journal of the American Osteopathic Association. 52 percent of women consider themselves to be overweight, and 50 percent are trying to lose weight. The National Institute of Mental Health says more than 5 million Americans suffer from eating disorders. Over 1,000 women die each year from eating disorders.

Middle-aged Americans face a 90 percent chance of developing high blood pressure at some time during the rest of their lives, according to a new study supported by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI). However, the study also had some good news for Americans: the risk of developing severe degrees of high blood pressure has decreased in the past 25 years, due partly to improved treatment.

Here's proof that you should not believe everything you hear about health. Nancy Snyderman, surgeon and editor of NBC News, tells you which are the myths about health that you may cause problems. Here are some stories that you hear every day and find out which ones are true: Myth: Annual Medical Control is Beneficial The Truth: it is! If you go to regular monitoring, as otherwise you discover problems in time. Myth: Storage of Medicines in the Bathroom is the Best Option

You move? Find out now what to consume to be in the form during physical exercise! A healthy diet is essential to keep you in shape, offers more power and also help you to cure after a training session. Last but not least, a healthy diet is the secret to losing weight quickly and efficiently! In contrast, if an inadequate diet, or rather in its absence, your state physics will suffer and you will be weak and lacking energy during exercise. So, your performance improves physical choosing healthy menus at regular hours! 1. More energy before training ...

As many of us have found as we battle this foe called "infertility, ú so many factors can play a part in whether or not we will be able to conceive. Unfortunately, here is an additional aspect to consider. Eating disorders affect more than 5 million American women in their teens through child-bearing years. Unfortunately, these millions of women may not even know that their fertility, in addition to their health in general, is at risk. Anorexia Nervosa

Keep up with a healthy diet rational! A recent study of Japanese researchers say a diet that contains mushrooms and will help to have a strong immune system and keep the cancer away. Mushrooms contain certain substances capable to fight against cancer occurrence after the age of 50 years. Mushrooms Vs meat

Many women have the perception of pregnancy as the sole time during their lives when they don't have to diet and can eat whatever they want. It's true that pregnant women need a moderate amount of added calories, but if "eating anything" means eating a high percentage of junk food and sugar-laden desserts, then maybe it's time to reassess your overall eating habits.

Does your approach to nutrition focus on the negative: eat less fat, avoid salt, reduce calories, watch out for pesticides, lower cholesterol, and absolutely no dessert? Well, it may be time to make some adjustments to your depriving way of thought. Change that attitude; eating and health should take on a positive approach.

What is it ? Diabetes is a disorder where the level of sugar (glucose) in the blood is raised above normal. There are two types of diabetes. In type 1 (insulin dependent diabetes) insulin injections are essential. Type 2 (non-insulin dependent diabetes can be controlled either by diet alone or with additional tablets, although some patients require insulin. Diet is of utmost importance for both types. What is it used for ?

Cover pans when cooking and don't leave kettles boiling unnecessarily. Avoid using paraffin or bottled gas heaters - they produce a litre of water for every litre of fuel used. Dry washing outside whenever possible - or hang it in the bathroom with the door closed and a window open or extractor fan on. Vent any tumble dryers outside unless it's a self-condensing type that doesn't need a venting kit. When bathing or cooking close the door to the rest of the house and open a window to let the steam out.

Pediatric obesity and nutrition experts today said that increasing physical activity and emphasizing eating a wide variety of foods, for a high fiber and low fat diet, are the most important steps parents should take in preventing childhood obesity. The comments were made as part of a national conference on pediatric obesity sponsored by the Georgetown University's Center for Food and Nutrition policy. Pediatricians To Parents: It's the Calories, Not Particular Foods, that Count