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Allison and Gower named to American Society of Nutrition’s Research Interest Sections

The American Society of Nutrition is dedicated to bringing together the world’s top researchers, clinical nutritionists and industry to advance knowledge and application of nutrition for the sake of humans and animals.

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UAB study says it is time to abandon obesity myths

UAB researchers lay out the facts on commonly held but often erroneous obesity myths. Their conclusion? It’s time to move on.

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Gardens help cancer survivors cope, heal and grow

Growing a garden helps cancer survivors eat better, but the benefits extend beyond the harvest, UAB study reveals.

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To keep summer travel fare healthy, prepare

Make a healthful diet part of your vacation plans with a little preparation, says a UAB dietitian.

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Panel led by UAB’s Garvey sets framework to combat obesity epidemic

Two endocrinology societies, under the direction of a UAB obesity expert, have laid out an action plan to tackle the nation’s obesity epidemic.

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Documentary movie “Eating Alabama” to be screened at UAB

“Eating Alabama,” a documentary movie about eating locally, will be screened on March 20.

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UAB launches Weight Loss Medicine to fight obesity

UAB Schools of Medicine and Health Professions collaborate to form new, all-inclusive medical center to fight obesity

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UAB study hopes vegetable gardens can help cancer survivors

A UAB study will pair master gardeners with breast cancer survivors in an effort to promote a healthy diet and physical exercise.

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Skip the fat talk and go directly to model behavior to avoid fights

Politics and religion are considered unsafe topics of conversation at parties. This holiday season, experts at UAB say avoiding one other topic – weight – can help everyone be more merry and bright.

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UAB GRADE study for diabetes: Saving Santa and you

Santa just happens to have a lot of risk factors for diabetes, and UAB has some suggestions to keep him coming to town for a long time.

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UAB Diabetes Research Center recruiting for national study

The UAB Diabetes Research Center is part of nationwide study on benefits and risks of four widely used diabetes drugs in combination with metformin.

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Prince named professor emeritus in nutrition sciences

Prince earned his doctorate at UAB.

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Women needed for exercise study

The 16-week program consists of bike riding and treadmill walking, as well as four overnight stays.

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UAB medical student’s summer project finds new diabetes sub-group

A UAB medical student’s summer project turns into published research that may change how some diabetic patients are managed.

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Demark-Wahnefried named president of American Society of Preventive Oncology

The ASPO is a multi-disciplinary society committed to serving as an advocate for cancer and control research.

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Appetite suppression pills: good or bad?

There are endless opportunities to spend a small fortune on a box of pills promising to ease hunger and help lose weight – but they may not be safe, so try natural techniques.

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Atkins Diet vs. China Study — a debate

High fat/low fat? High carb/low carb? A UAB debate looks at overall health and cancer prevention.

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UAB breast cancer study seeks women for post-treatment exercise program

Research seeks to find answers to help breast cancer survivors select exercise programs that best enhance quality of life.

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UAB studying starchy snack to reduce risk for diabetes in women

A new UAB study examines the role of starch as a means to control risk of diabetes.

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International team seeks to dispel obesity myths

Consequences of believing in obesity myths: poor policy, misguided public health advice and wasted health-care dollars.

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