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A single molecule in the intestinal wall, activated by the waste products from gut bacteria, plays a large role in controlling whether the host animals are lean or fatty, a research team, including scientists from UT Southwestern Medical Center, has found in a mouse study. When activated, the molecule slows the movement of food through the intestine, allowing the animal to absorb more nutrients and thus gain weight. Without this signal, the animals weigh less.

Today's announcement by Health Canada regarding completion of its assessment of bisphenol A (BPA) offers reassurance to Canadians that the use of this chemical in the production of epoxy resins in metal food and beverage packaging presents no risk to consumers. In issuing its decision, Health Canada released several proposed "risk management measures" as required elements of Canada's regulatory process, or Chemicals Management Plan, for BPA.

From Halloween through Valentine's Day, chocolate helps celebrate the season. While overindulging leads to calorie concerns, the right amounts of the right kinds of chocolate can actually make one feel and even look better. Registered dietitians Shara Aaron and Monica Bearden, authors of CHOCOLATE - A HEALTHY PASSION (Prometheus Books), can explain chocolate's role in health and wellness, as well as its history, culture, sensory pleasures and more.

A neuroscientist at UQ's Queensland Brain Institute has found a way to combat a debilitating illness that affects an estimated 50,000 people a year in tropical regions.

The cooler fall temperatures provide the perfect opportunity for Arizonans to get off the couch and spring into action. A move they need to make according to the latest health statistics which found 25% of all adults in the state are now considered obese and the number of people with diabetes has grown 30% in the last 5 years. "We need to commit to a healthier lifestyle now," said Will Humble, Public Health Services Deputy Director. "Obesity is more dangerous than lightning.

Moscow, Russia, Nestlé today announced its intention to invest CHF 240 million into the expansion of its coffee factory in Timashevsk, in the Russian Krasnodar region. The letter of intent was signed ... [WebWire - Monday, October 20, 2008]

'BASF's patented technology enables new temperature-measurement applications that haven't been practical before,' said Don Watson, General Manager, Temperature Sensing, at BASF. 'Now the glass industr... [WebWire - Monday, October 20, 2008]

Dow Chemical Continues to Expand Presence in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - - Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Dow Water Solutions (DWS), a business unit of The Dow Chemical Company and a global leader in wate... [WebWire - Monday, October 20, 2008]

New International Food Information Council (IFIC) Foundation research suggests women are more likely than men to be taking advantage of and eating foods to maintain overall health and wellness as well as for more specific benefits like improved feelings of fullness and digestive health. The new insight comes from further study of this year's

Less is more for Ethan Stowell, except when it comes to counter space.