Why a judge blocked Obama's expansion of stem-cell research

The Monday ruling is a victory for opponents of expanding embryonic stem-cell research that involves the destruction of human embryos.

School nutrition: Healthier ingredients, more education for 2010-11

School nutrition has advanced for the 2010-11 school year as parents, children, and government programs push healthy menu options.

Scientists examine correlation between B vitamins and the aging brain

B vitamins--B-6, B-12 and folate--all nourish the brain. But much remains to be discovered about the relation between these essential nutrients and our brainpower.

Pet owners cautioned over human infection of Salmonella from pet dish

A recent study revealed that pet owners, especially children, were vulnerable to Salmonella infection from dry pet food contamination of their dishes.

Puberty among American girls falling, study finds

A study revealed that puberty among American girls is falling.  Some girls as young as 7 are entering puberty early and American whites and latinos' age may still be dropping, the research revealed.  The initial study was conducted a decade ago.

Birthplace of the drive-thru bans them to curb obesity

Baldwin Park, Calif., home of the first-ever drive-through restaurant - an In N Out Burger - has banned construction of new ones for nine months in an effort to curb obesity.

Op-Ed: Is the American Medical Association (AMA) in Obama's Back Pocket?

In the recent AMNews, June 7, 2010, pp 6-7, we physicians were given talking points on how to tell our patients about ObamaCare.  It was so full of "happy-speak" that one must wonder if the AMA has paid lobbyists for the Administration.

Do Soy Isoflavones Boost Bone Health?

A three-year study by scientists honed in on the benefits of soybean isoflavones, estrogen-like substances, exact role in natural food compounds and the role they play in stregthening bones and their potential benefits.

Potential Indicators of Type 2 Diabetes Investigated

Though you may not have type 2 diabetes, you probably know someone who does. Agricultural Research Service (ARS) research physiologist Sean H. Adams is conducting studies to discover more about this complex disorder and especially to determine how better nutrition and regular physical activity might help prevent it.