corn in Medical News

Recent News Reports of Sweetener Reformulations Raise Questions About Motivations

... other brands that they will remove high fructose corn syrup from certain products are being called into ... little material difference" between high fructose corn syrup and other caloric sweeteners. She added ... are nutritional differences between high fructose corn syrup and sugar, when in fact they are ...

Summer is Here! Top Five Tips for Making Your Child's Summer Eating Habits Healthier

... children. Table sugar, honey, and high fructose corn syrup contain the same calories per gram, and are ... cutters, offer a variety of toppings for sweet corn on the cob and baked potatoes and include kids in ... by eating a variety of foods yourself." The corn Refiners Association (CRA) is the national trade ...

Wake Up & Smell the Coffee

... Starbucks' Plan to Remove High Fructose corn Syrup from Baked Goods Not Such A Grande Idea ... News that Starbucks plans to remove high fructose corn syrup from its baked goods later this month as ... is 'healthier' than one made with high fructose corn syrup," said Audrae Erickson, president of ...

Do Fad Diets Really Work?

... we eat and how much. Avoid high fructose corn syrup to lose weight faster. Recent scientific ... there is no unique link between high fructose corn syrup and obesity. In fact, high fructose corn syrup is nutritionally the same as sugar, ...

Experts Lay to Rest Long-Held Misconceptions About High Fructose Corn Syrup at ILSI-USDA Workshop

... general public to stop demonizing high fructose corn syrup as the culprit of obesity and to rethink the myths about high fructose corn syrup's impact on the American diet. "The ... including former critics of high fructose corn syrup, who found there is little evidence that ...

Landmark NBC News Nutrition Report: 'There Is Indeed Little Difference Between High Fructose Corn Syrup and Table Sugar'

... Harvard Obesity Researcher: High fructose corn syrup 'misunderstood' WASHINGTON, April 23 ... a report, "The sweet truth about high fructose corn syrup," by Chief Science Correspondent Robert ... on the NBC story, Audrae Erickson, president, corn Refiners Association concluded, "This NBC Nightly ...

Gene Explains How High-Fructose Diets Lead to Insulin Resistance

... corn syrup more easily metabolizes to fat in liver, ... by consuming large amounts of high-fructose corn syrup, a sweetener found in most sodas and many ... increase in consumption of high-fructose corn syrup," Gerald Shulman, of the Yale School of ...

Pure Fructose Frequently Confused With High Fructose Corn Syrup

... used in scientific studies, according to the corn Refiners Association (CRA). Interchanging two ... such as pure fructose and high fructose corn syrup, creates factually incorrect conclusions ... to show that the body processes high fructose corn syrup differently than other sugars due to ...

2 or More Sodas a Day Boost Women's Kidney Risks

... States, along with consumption of high fructose corn syrup, the sweetener used in most sodas. But the ... there is anything demonic about high fructose corn syrup per se," he said. "People are consuming too much sugar. The problem with high fructose corn syrup is that it contributes to over-consumption. ...

Women who drink lots of soda at higher risk for early kidney disease

... along with consumption of high fructose corn syrup, the sweetener used in most sodas. But ... there is anything demonic about high fructose corn syrup per se," Shoham said. "People are consuming too much sugar. The problem with high fructose corn syrup is that it contributes to over consumption. ...

Lotus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Purchases Land Use Rights to Grow its Business and Reduce Costs

... the Chahaer Industrial Park is one of the top corn producing areas in China. Lotus plans to produce 20,000 metric tons of medical-grade corn starch as raw material for its blood ... policies. Byproducts from the processing of corn can be turned into animal feed. Lotus will ...

Sweet Surprise: Even Former Critics Dispel Long-Held Myths About High Fructose Corn Syrup

... the history and development of high fructose corn syrup finds no scientific support for the hypothesis that high fructose corn syrup is causally linked to obesity in the United ... backgrounds, including former high fructose corn syrup critics who had earlier expressed concern ...

Canola Oil Consumed During Pregnancy Lowers Breast Cancer Risk for Offspring

... Mouse study found it was better than corn oil during gestation and lactation ... breast cancer than those whose mothers consumed corn oil, a new study suggests. Researchers fed pregnant and lactating mice a diet high in either corn oil, which contains 50 percent omega-6 ...

Traces of Corn Found in Almost All Fast Food

... corn. Researchers uncovered signs of corn in food items from Wendy's, McDonald's and Burger King. "We found that corn is not just a grain used in the production of ... may not be very surprising considering that corn and its byproducts -- including the controversial ...

No Trick to Halloween Sweet Treats

... treats are nearly identical. "High fructose corn syrup and table sugar both contain the same four ... Drug Administration's decision that high fructose corn syrup can be used in 'natural' ... including sweeteners such as high fructose corn syrup, to obesity," said Dr. Clark. "All ...

Mach One Corporation Enters Letter of Intent

... Diversification in commodities such as milk, corn and oil as well was technology interests offer ... the growing China food market initially in the corn commodity sector. With over 50 people on the ... in the Asia-Pacific region. Commodities such as corn and oil will be important future opportunities ...

Corn Refiners Association Applauds American Medical Association Decision on High Fructose Corn Syrup

... WASHINGTON, June 19 /PRNewswire/ -- The corn Refiners Association today applauded a decision ... Association (AMA) that concluded "high fructose corn syrup does not contribute to obesity more than ... primary cause," said Audrae Erickson, president, corn Refiners Association. New research continues to ...

Arkion(R) Life Sciences Receives Crisis Exemption to US EPA Section 18 Approval in Mississippi and Tennessee to Market Avitec Corn Seed Treatment

... to a Section 18 label for Avitec. Avitec protects corn seed from damage by blackbirds, grackles, crows ... to give farmers an effective way to protect their corn with a non-toxic seed treatment. The effort to ... more widespread and effective in protecting the corn crop without any harm to birds. The loss ...

American Chemical Society's Weekly PressPac -- Feb. 20, 2008

... RELEASE Toward a healthier food for Fido: corn provides promising fiber alternative Journal of ... fill gasoline tanks with alcohol-based fuel, corn may have a new role in filling Fidos bowl with ... in Illinois are reporting. They found that corn fiber shows promise as a more economical and ...

New Web Site Lets You Test Your 'Sweet-Smarts' Just in Time for Valentine's Day and Easter

... according to Audrae Erickson, president of the corn Refiners Association (CRA). "As part of our ... they may have about sugar, honey, high fructose corn syrup and other sweeteners found in the products ... . About the CRA The corn Refiners Association (CRA) is the national trade ...

DuPont Hosts Meeting of Leading Plant Scientists to Improve World Agricultural Productivity

... Pioneer has been developing drought-tolerant corn hybrids for more than 50 years through ... introduce its first transgenic drought-tolerant corn hybrids in the first half of the next decade and is currently marketing a number of corn hybrids with enhanced drought tolerance. The ...

Common Foot Myths Trip Us Up

... to realign the bone. Finally, that unsightly corn on your toe doesn't actually have a "root" in your foot. A corn is a small buildup of skin with a hard core, ... only surgery on the toe can reduce the risk of corn growth. Doctors warn that attempting to cut off ...

Sugary Sodas High in Diabetes-Linked Compound

... News) -- Sodas sweetened with high fructose corn syrup contain high levels of a potentially ... risk, particularly in children. High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) "is the most popular sweetener used ... to drink beverages sweetened with high fructose corn syrup," said Kahn, who is also a professor of ...

Boost Natural Killer Cells to Prevent Swine Flu

... sugar. Many herbal teas and energy drinks are sweetened with high fructose corn syrup, which is essentially a refined sugar. Estimates indicate twenty percent of Americans consume over 75 grams of high fructose corn syrup daily. Since different parts of the immune system work together, ...

Astellas Launches Vaprisol(R) (Conivaptan Hydrochloride Injection) Premixed in 5% Dextrose for the Treatment of Hyponatremia

... dextrose may be contraindicated in patients with known allergy to corn or corn products. Serum sodium, volume, and neurological status must be monitored ...

Study Finds High-Fructose Corn Syrup Contains Mercury

... News) -- Almost half of tested samples of commercial high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) contained mercury, which was also found in nearly a third of ... "Mercury is toxic in all its forms. Given how much high-fructose corn syrup is consumed by children, it could be a significant additional source ...

Spiritual Care Summit '09 Underscores Importance of Spirituality in All Aspects of Care

... all aspects of care, from prevention to crisis. Dr. Benjamin W. corn MD, chairman of Radiation Oncology at Tel Aviv Medical Center-Ichilov ... Village of Care." From his own experience as a cancer specialist, Dr. corn will offer models of care that effectively overcome the obstacles that ...

An 'Unconventional' Fuel at an Unbelievable Price: Minnesota Station Cuts Cost of E85 by $1 Per Gallon

... is made in Minnesota." The event is organized by Holiday, Dakota/Rice corn and Soybean Growers, Minnesota corn Growers Association, National Ethanol Vehicle Coalition, General Motors ...

Frito-Lay Launches Low Sodium Versions of its Top Selling Snack Chips

... most popular brands -- Lay's potato chips, Tostitos tortilla chips, Fritos corn chips and Ruffles potato chips. While Frito-Lay snack chips are generally ... snack chip portfolio by converting Cheetos, Doritos, and Tostitos to corn oil. In addition, the company listed trans fat on the nutritional panel of ...

White Hat Brands Takes Dog On It! Fortified Juice Beverage for Kids to New Heights

... essential nutrients -- without all the excess sugar and high fructose corn syrup that may be found in other leading kids' beverages. The product can ... vitamins A, B, C, D, & E -- without adding excess sugar or high fructose corn syrup. Visit http://www.WhiteHatBrands.com for more information. White ...

White Hat Brands, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Offer the 'Juice' on New Partnership

... nutrients -- without the addition of excess sugar or high fructose corn syrup found in many other leading kids' beverages. The product line ... vitamins A, B, C, D, & E -- without adding excess sugar or high fructose corn syrup. Visit http://www.WhiteHatBrands.com for more information. White ...

White Hat Brands, American Camp Association Launch Partnership to Advance Children's Wellness

... other essential nutrients -- without adding excess sugar or high fructose corn syrup found in many other leading juices. The line includes five fruit ... vitamins A, B, C, D, & E -- without adding excess sugar or high fructose corn syrup. Visit http://www.WhiteHatBrands.com for more information. White ...

Just-Released Cancer Report Provides New Ammunition for Farm Bill Reform Effort

... and Frank Lautenberg of New Jersey. The FRESH Act would cut subsidies for corn and other feed crops used to produce high-fat meat products, corn syrup, and other unhealthy foods and encourage farmers to plant more ...

BeeCeuticals Organics Introduces First Dual Certified Body Care Product and Eco-Friendly Packaging Made from Corn

... believe we have found the most environmentally-friendly alternative with corn plastic." corn plastic is more energy efficient than other plastics and takes 60% less ...

Researchers find that eating high levels of fructose impairs memory in rats

... of foods sweetened with fructose which includes both common table sugar, fruit juice concentrates, as well as the much-maligned high fructose corn syrup has been increasing steadily. High intake of fructose is associated with numerous health problems, including insulin insensitivity, type II ...

Seattle Sutton's Healthy Eating Opens Arizona Franchise

... professionals. SSHE meals do not contain: Artificial sweeteners, food dyes, harmful additives or preservatives High fructose corn syrup Hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated oils (trans fat) Hormones or antibiotics in poultry products "Our plan ...

Arizona researchers to sequence West African rice strain

... Wing, Rounsley, and the other I-OMAP researchers' work could ultimately also be applied to improving other domesticated grasses such as wheat, corn and sorghum. "Rice is often used as a model for understanding how plants adapt to different environments," Rounsley said, because the rice genome ...

Bear Naked Introduces All Natural Granola Bars

... and minimally processed, they do not contain any preservatives, artificial flavors, trans fats, cholesterol, hydrogenated oils or high fructose corn syrup. Each convenient, single-serve bar offers positive nutrition. Chocolaty Cherry combines rich chocolate with cherries, pecans and almonds ...

This Summer, EyeCare America and Celebrity Chefs Want You to Feast Your Eyes on Eye Healthy Foods

... C, including oranges, grapefruit, strawberries, papaya, green peppers and tomatoes. Vitamin E can be found in vegetable oils (safflower and corn oil), almonds, pecans, wheat germ and sunflower seeds. For beta-carotene, try deep orange or yellow fruits and vegetables such as cantaloupe, ...

Your arteries on Wonder bread

... Doctors have known for decades that foods like white bread and corn flakes aren't good for cardiac health. In a landmark study, new research from Tel Aviv University now shows exactly how these high carb foods ...