The Washington Post (online). Dr. Jeffrey Blumberg, Antioxidants Research Laboratory. Fresh vs. Frozen: Eat enough of the good stuff it doesn’t really matter. Dr. Blumberg provides insight on nutrient loss in fresh and frozen foods. January 15, 2013

The Boston Business Journal (online). Dr. Bess Dawson-Hughes, Bone Metabolism Laboratory. Bess Dawson-Hughes named to Board of Directors. Dr. Dawson-Hughes has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space, the non-profit organization that manages the research laboratory on board in the International Space Station. January 11, 2013

Time (Health and Family). Dr. Jeffrey Blumberg, Antioxidants Research Laboratory. How super is your fruit? Dr. Blumberg explains the lack of science behind the term “superfruit” January 9, 2013

WCVB (Boston ABC affiliate). Dr. Lorien Urban, Energy Metabolism Laboratory. Menu Calorie Listings Often Miss Mark, Experts Say. Dr.Urban is interviewed for her study reporting on the listed calorie counts from restaurant menus. January 9, 2013

Health Magazine (online) . Dr. Simin Meydani, Nutritional Immunology Laboratory. Want to live to 100? Eat these foods. Dr. Meydani is quoted in this article of suggested foods that have been shown to play a role in chronic disease prevention. December 27, 2012

The Amherst Bulletin . Dr. Alice Lichtenstein, Cardiovascular Nutrition Laboratory. Nutrition Labels: New System Needed for Average Customer. Dr. Lichtenstein is quoted on the idea of changing nutritional labels to a 3-tiered ranking system. December 26, 2012

The Buffalo News . Dr. Roger Fielding, NEPS Laboratory. Protein preserves muscles. Dr. Fielding is interviewed on preventing sarcopenia in older adults through proper protein intake. December 17, 2012

Yahoo Health. Dr. Jeffrey Blumberg, Antioxidants Research Laboratory. The beverage that flattens your belly. Dr. Blumberg is quoted from a symposium earlier this year on the benefits of tea. December 17, 2012

Tufts University Newswise . Drs. Jose Ordovas and Kris Richardson, Nutrition and Genomics Laboratory. Carriers of Gene Variant Appear Less Likely to Develop Heart Disease. Drs. Ordovas and Richardson authored a study, published in the American Journal of Human Genetics, that shows carriers of a gene variant are at lower risk for cardiovascular disease. December 14, 2012

Men’s Health. How to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain. Article on healthy holiday food options cites a HNRCA study that suggests Americans can gain more than 5 pounds during the holiday season. December 14, 2012

Boston.com . Dr. Susan Roberts, Energy Metabolism Laboratory. Three A’s to avoid during the holidays. Dr. Susan Roberts is quoted on the importance of avoiding additives such as sweeteners or artificial colorings. December 10, 2012

Boston.com . Dr. Susan Roberts, Energy Metabolism Laboratory. Three A’s to avoid during the holidays. Dr. Susan Roberts is quoted on the importance of avoiding additives such as sweeteners or artificial colorings. December 10, 2012

Tufts University Newswise . Drs. Martha Savaria Morris, Paul Jacques, and Jacob Selhub, Nutritional Immunology Laboratory and Vitamin Metabolism Laboratory. Mild Vitamin B12 Deficiency Associated with Accelerated Cognitive Decline . Drs. Martha Savaria Morris, Paul Jacques, and Jacob Selhub author a study, published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, associating very low to mild vitamin B-12 deficiency with accelerated cognitive decline. December 5, 2012

Boston Globe . Dr. Susan Roberts, Energy Metabolism Laboratory. An ally in battling pregnancy weight gain: Fiber . Dr. Susan Roberts is quoted on the importance of making healthier food choices during pregnancy in this Boston Glove article. December 3, 2012

Europa Press . Dr. Jose Ordovas, Nutrition Genomics Laboratory. Dr. Jose Maria Ordovas, awarded by the Foundation Fernandez-Cruz . The Europa News Service, covers Dr. Ordovas’ receipt of the Fernandez-Cruz award. The Fernandez-Cruz Foundation is dedicated to developing tools for healthy aging and promoting education and research in cardiovascular and cancer prevention. November 21, 2012

Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS). Dr. Bess Dawson Hughes, Bone Metabolism Laboratory. CASIS Inducts Seven Board Members . Dr. Dawson Hughes was appointed to the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS) board of directors. CASIS is the independent contractor hired by NASA to manage research on the International Space Station. November 16, 2012

Spanish Heart Foundation. Dr. Jose Ordovas, Nutrition and Genomics Laboratory. Adapt your diet to genetic structure, alternative future cardiovascular prevention . The Spanish Heart Foundation has announced intentions to research possible roles and benefits of nutrigenomics, or “personalized nutrition” in cardiovascular health. Dr. Ordovas is quoted throughout on the seriousness of obesity levels in society and the importance of nutrition in preventing cardiovascular disease from an individualized perspective. November 15, 2012

ConsumerAffairs . Drs. Jeffrey Blumberg and Diane McKay, Antioxidants Research Laboratory. Two separate studies find herbal teas really are good for you . The article reports on results of two studies on herbal tea completed by Dr. Blumberg and Dr. McKay. November 1, 2012

Tufts University . Drs. Donato Rivas and Roger Fielding, NEPS Laboratory. Fat Molecule Ceramide May Factor in Muscle Loss in Older Adults . This article reports on study completed by the NEPS Laboratory finding significantly higher accumulations of two types of a fat molecule known as ceramide in 10 older men compared to 9 younger men. October 31, 2012

La Verdad/Hoy Mujer (Murcia, Spain). Dr. Jose Ordovas, Nutrition and Genomics Laboratory. La importancia de los genes para la personalización de los tratamientos antienvejecimiento (The importance of genes for customized anti-aging treatments) . Dr. Ordovas’ recent presentation at the Spanish Society of Anti-Aging and Longevity (SEMAL) is featured prominently in an article appearing in the daily newspaper serving Murcia, Spain. October 26, 2012

Nutraingredients-usa.com. Dr. Barbara Shukkit-Hale, Neuroscience and Aging Laboratory. Acai reverses age-related cognitive decline in rat study . This article reports on Dr. Shukitt-Hale’s recent presentation at the Society of Neuroscience on a study finding that acai fruit fed to aged rats improved memory performance. October 23, 2012

The New York Times. Dr. Joel Mason, Vitamins & Carcinogenesis Laboratory. Curbing the enthusiasm on daily multivitamins . Dr. Mason is quoted in an article dissecting the results of a recent Harvard study associating multivitamin intake with reduced cancer risk. October 22, 2012

Food Navigator-USA. Dr. Paul Jacques, Nutritional Epidemiology Laboratory. Whole grains and health: Where’s the evidence? . Dr. Jacques addresses why the outcomes of interventional studies of the impact of whole grains on chronic disease might not be matching up with the findings of epidemiological studies. October 22, 2012

Fox News online. Dr. Jeffrey Blumberg, Antioxidants Research Laboratory. Surprising signs you’ll live to 100 . Dr. Blumberg explains why brewed teas are more nutritious than bottled. October 19, 2012

The Boston Herald. Dr. Alice Lichtenstein, Cardiovascular Nutrition Laboratory. Taking a daily vitamin could cut cancer risk . Dr. Lichtenstein responds to the results of a new Harvard study associating multivitamin intake with reduced cancer risk in men over 50 who were enrolled in the Physician’s Health Study. October 18, 2012

The New York Times. Dr. Alice Lichtenstein, Cardiovascular Nutrition Laboratory. When Children Reject a Healthy Lunch . In a letter to the New York Times, Dr. Lichtenstein raises concern with a recent article in which school administrators sympathize with students who are being served healthier lunches. October 12, 2012

International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF). Dr. Bess Dawson-Hughes, Bone Metabolism Laboratory. New report calls for global efforts to prevent fragility fractures due to osteoporosis . Dr. Dawson-Hughes is quoted about the IOF’s latest report which finds 80 percent of patients treated for falls in hospitals are clinic are not screen for osteoporosis or future fracture risk. October 11, 2012

New York Times. Dr. Alice Lichtenstein, Cardiovascular Nutrition Laboratory. When Children Reject a Healthy Lunch . Dr. Alice Lichtenstein writes a letter to the editor commenting on the New York Times article “No Appetite for Good-for-You School Lunches”. October 11, 2012

Today.com (The Today Show online). Dr. Jeffrey Blumberg, Antioxidants Research Laboratory. Small changes, big health payoff: Tweaks for your daily habits . Dr. Blumberg is quoted in this article discussing ways to maximize health and hygiene practices. Blumberg advises brewing tea for up to five minutes to increase flavonoids. October 9, 2012

Reuters . Dr. Alice Lichtenstein, Cardiovascular Nutrition Laboratory. Fish linked to lower heart failure risk, omega-3 results mixed . Dr. Lichtenstein responds to the results of a recent study finding that eating fish appears to be more effective in lowering risk of heart failure than omega-3 supplements. October 2, 2012

Cooking Light. Dr. Alice Lichtenstein, Cardiovascular Nutrition Laboratory. Bring back home economics in schools!. This article calls for the re-introduction of home economics to public school curricula. Dr. Lichtenstein, who advocated for the same in a 2011 JAMA editorial, is quoted.

Atlanta Journal-Constitution . Dr. Jeffrey Blumberg, Antioxidants Research Laboratory. Eating out: Tea makes a healthy impact in many ways . Dr. Blumberg is quoted on the many benefits of drinking tea. October 2, 2012

Scientific American . Dr. Alice Lichtenstein, Cardiovascular Nutrition Laboratory. Fish Oil Supplement Research Remains Murky . Debate over recent study claiming that fish oil supplements do not benefit most is fleshed out in the article. Dr. Lichtenstein is quoted about the benefits of consuming fish rather than supplements September 24, 2012

HealthDay News. Dr. Huifen Wang, Nutritional Epidemiology Laboratory. AHA: Yogurt Consumption May Reduce Hypertension Risk . This report focused on an abstract by Dr. Wang and colleagues observing that older adults enrolled in the Framingham Heart study who regularly consumed yogurt and stuck to recommended calorie intakes reduced their risk of developing high blood pressure compared to those who did not eat any yogurt. September 20, 2012

USA Today . Dr. Jeffrey Blumberg, Antioxidants Research Laboratory. Drinking tea may help prevent chronic illnesses . This article covers the Fifth International Scientific Symposium on Tea and Human Health held yesterday in Washington, D.C. and includes quotes from meeting chair Dr. Blumberg. September 19, 2012

The North County Times (CA) . Dr. Susan Roberts, Energy Metabolism Laboratory. It’s not just how many calories, but what kind, study finds. Dr. Roberts responds to results of a small study suggesting a high protein diet is more effective than a low fat diet for weight loss. September 19, 2012

WOR-AM (New York City) . Dr. Alice Lichtenstein, Cardiovascular Nutrition Laboratory. The Joan Hamburg Show. Dr. Lichtenstein is interviewed for a radio segment on the role of omega-3 fatty acids in cardiovascular health. WOR radio is a leading AM outlet in New York City. September 12, 2012

WBZ-AM (Boston). Dr. Lorien Urban, Energy Metabolism Laboratory. McDonald’s to List Calories on Menus Starting Monday. Dr. Urban was featured as part of a story that aired during yesterday’s afternoon drive. Dr. Urban spoke about the increasing number of restaurants listing calories menus and the benefit to consumers. September 12, 2012

U.S. News & World Report (Health). Dr. Alice Lichtenstein, Cardiovascular Nutrition Laboratory. Health Buzz: Fish Oil and Omega 3′s Don’t Prevent Heart Attacks . Additional coverage on a review study of clinical trials conducted by researchers in Greece that suggests that omega-3 fatty acids do not help prevent heart attacks, stroke, or death from heart disease. Dr. Lichtenstein is quoted about taking fish oil supplements. September 12, 2012

Reuters Wire Service. Dr. Alice Lichtenstein, Cardiovascular Nutrition Laboratory. For heart health, fish oil pills not the answer: study . A review study of clinical trials conducted by researchers in Greece suggests that omega-3 fatty acids do not have an “impact on overall death rates, deaths from heart disease, or strokes and heart attacks.” Dr. Lichtenstein comments on the study in this article. September 10, 2012

The Boston Globe, G cover. Dr. Joel Mason, Vitamins & Carcinogenesis Laboratory. Gluten-free diets gain fans, concern others . Dr. Mason is interviewed in an article discussing the gluten-free diet fad. September 10, 2012

Fitness Magazine. Dr. Alice Lichtenstein, Cardiovascular Nutrition Laboratory. The Truth About Saturated Fats . Dr. Lichtenstein is one of several experts quoted in this magazine feature article focusing on emerging data on saturated fat and its impact on cholesterol levels. August 19, 2012

El Pais (Spain). Dr. Jose Ordovas, Nutrition and Genomics Laboratory. La genética llega a la clínica de estética (Genetics comes to beauty clinic). Jose Ordovas explains nutrigenomics and is quoted on his work in the field. August 15, 2012

El Mundo (Spain). Dr. Jose Ordovas, Nutrition and Genomics Laboratory. Más no es major (More is not better). Jose Ordovas advises consumers to avoid excessive consumption of vitamin supplements, citing studies which showed that some women who took supplements actually exhibited negative health outcomes. August 14, 2012

Shape Magazine. Dr. Alice Lichtenstein,Cardiovascular Nutrition Laboratory. Should you take a multivitamin? . Dr. Lichtenstein is quoted throughout this article focusing on the lack of scientific data supporting a widespread need for multivitamins. August 1, 2012

Huffington Post (Healthy Living). Dr. Alice Lichtenstein,Cardiovascular Nutrition Laboratory. Should you take a multivitamin? . Dr. Lichtenstein is quoted throughout this article focusing on the lack of scientific data supporting a widespread need for multivitamins. August 1, 2012

WorldHealth.net (American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine). Dr. Bess Dawson-Hughes,Bone Metabolism Laboratory. Vitamin D Supplementation May Reduce Bone Fracture Risk. A study led by Dr. Dawson-Hughes found that taking between 800 – 2000 IUs of vitamin D daily can help prevent bone fractures in older adults. July 31, 2012

WorldHealth.net. Dr. Aron Troen, Neuroscience and Aging Laboratory. B Vitamins Linked to Cognitive Function. The article reports on a study led by Dr. Troen, which found that low levels of vitamin B-12 are associated with an elevated risk of impaired cognition and risk of depression.July 30, 2012

El Mundo (Spain). Dr. Jose Ordovas, Nutrition and Genomics Laboratory. ‘No creo en la medicina personalizada tal y como se practica hoy’ (‘I do not believe in personalized medicine as practiced today’). Dr. Ordovas explains that he does not believe in personalized medicine the way that it is currently practiced. He does, however, believe that there are genetic differences that determine which diet choices are best for an individual. July 20, 2012

Associated Press. Dr. Alice Lichtenstein, Cardiovascular Nutrition Laboratory. Trans fat ban made fast food a bit healthier in NY. This article on a new Annals of Internal Medicine study finding that New York City’s 2007 trans-fat ban has successfully led to decreased consumption of trans fats in a sample of fast food restaurants. The reporter quotes from an accompanying editorial authored by Dr. Lichtenstein, which appeared alongside the study. July 17, 2012

Los Angeles Times . Dr. Alice Lichtenstein, Cardiovascular Nutrition Laboratory. New York trans fat ban has cut consumption, study finds. Dr. Lichtenstein writes an editorial published in the Annals of Internal Medicine about the New York City public health measure to ban trans fats. July 16, 2012

HealthDay News. Drs. Simin Meydani, Carlota Dao and Sarbattama Sen, Nutritional Immunology Laboratory. Babies Born to Obese Mothers May Have Low Iron: Study. Drs. Meydani, Dao and Sen observed lower iron status in babies born to obese mothers compared to newborns of healthy weight mothers. July 12, 2012

El Mundo (Spain). Dr. Jose Ordovas, Nutrition and Genomics Laboratory. ¿Quieres que tu bebé duerma bien? Ojo con lo que comes (Do you want your baby to sleep well? Beware what you eat). Dr. Ordovas recommends that pregnant women and new mothers eat foods rich in folic acid in order to help them sleep better and to prevent neural tube defects. July 11, 2012

Nutraingredients. Drs. Jeffrey Blumberg and Diane McKay, Antioxidant Research Laboratory. Prebiotic breakfast cereal gets gold standard RCT support. Drs. Blumberg and McKay are authors on a study finding that a cereal fortified with prebiotic wheat bran extract appeared to increase levels of bifidobacteria. July 10, 2012

Medical Daily. Drs. Simin Meydani, Carlota Dao and Sarbattama Sen, Nutritional Immunology Laboratory. Obese Mothers Risk Giving Birth to Babies With Low Iron Levels. July 10, 2012

The Wall Street Journal. Dr. Bess Dawson-Hughes, Bone Metabolism Laboratory. Dutifully Taking Your Calcium Pill? It May Be Too Much. This article discusses the debate over whether or not to take calcium supplements. Dr. Dawson-Hughes recommends “for people who can’t or won’t get more in their diet, it’s better to fill that gap with supplements than to stay on the low side.” July 2, 2012

El Mundo (Spain). Dr. Jose Ordovas, Nutrition and Genomics Laboratory. Promover una vida sana sólo entre los que lo necesiten (Promoting healthy lives only among those in need). Dr. Ordovas is quoted in this article about the recommendation from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) that doctors should only provide advice about healthy lifestyle habits to patients with high risk factors for cardiovascular disease. July 2, 2012

Health Day News. Dr. Alice Lichtenstein, Cardiovascular Nutrition Laboratory.Job Worries for Parents May Mean Poorer Nutrition for Kids. Researchers have found that the more parents experience stress, the more likely they are to eat unhealthy meals, which could affect children’s nutrition. Dr. Lichtenstein comments on the study’s findings. June 28, 2012

The Huffington Post. Dr. Elizabeth Johnson, Carotenoids and Health Laboratory.Foods For Vision: 6 Top Picks For Your Eyes. A slideshow in this article links to a 2007 quote Dr. Johnson gave to another publication about the contributions of eggs to eye health. June 28, 2012

Los Angeles Time. Dr. Susan Roberts, Energy Metabolism Laboratory.It’s Not Just How Many Calories, But What Kind, Study Finds. Dr. Roberts commented on a study that found that the type of calories you eat may play a role in maintaining weight loss. June 27, 2012

The Boston Globe. Dr. Susan Roberts, Energy Metabolism Laboratory.Supersized servings a big concern. Dr. Roberts is quoted in this article about portion size and recent attempts by politicians and clinicians to control excessive calorie consumption. June 25, 2012

NIH American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) News. Dr. Andrew Greenberg, Obesity and Metabolism Laboratory. Dr. Andrew Greenberg: Finding a Possible Protection Against Obesity’s Ill Effects. A story on Dr. Greenberg’s research is the top-featured story on the National Institute of Health’s ARRA news page. Dr. Greenberg is using ARRA funds to study how a protein called tumor progression locus 2 (TPL2) impacts obesity-related metabolic dysfunction. June 18, 2012

ELMUNDO.es (Spain). Dr. Jose Ordovas, Nutrition and Genomics Laboratory. Desentrañando el valor de los omega-3 (Unraveling the value of omega-3). Dr. Ordovas authors an article that describes the discrepancies of recent studies on omega-3 fatty acids. June 13, 2012

USA Today. Dr. Bess Dawson-Hughes, Bone Metabolism Laboratory. Be careful with your supplement regimen; Body’s need is one thing; boosting for preventive reasons is another. The U.S. Preventative Service Task Force said that there is insufficient data to recommend vitamin D and Calcium supplements to healthy postmenopausal women for the prevention of bone fractures. Dr. Dawson-Hughes provides all of the answers for a Q&A on the nutrients. June 13, 2012

WNYC-FM (New York City Public Radio). Dr. Jeffrey Blumberg, Antioxidants Research Laboratory. Debating the Pros and Cons of Vitamin Supplements. Dr. Blumberg participates in a debate about whether or not people should take vitamin supplements. June 11, 2012

Biothera, the Immune Health Company. Dr. Simin Meydani, Nutritional Immunology Laboratory. Immune Health Claims Symposium Set for 2012 IFT Annual Meeting & Food Expo. Dr. Meydani is a speaker at the 2012 Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Annual Meeting and Expo in Las Vegas on June 27. Dr. Meydani will be presenting “Challenges in Defining Appropriate Immune Function Biomarkers.” June 7, 2012

Organicfacts.net. Dr. Jeffrey Blumberg and Dr. Oliver Chen, Antioxidants Research Laboratory. Health Benefits of Pistachio. A study conducted by Drs. Blumberg and CHen is cited in this article about the health benefits of pistachios. The study found that antioxidants found in pistachios, such as lutein and zeaxanthin, helped reduce the risk of macular disease in the elderly. June 2012

Eating Well Magazine. Dr. Jeffrey Blumberg, Antioxidants Research Laboratory. 8 super-healthy summer foods you should be eating. Dr. Blumberg is quoted in an article on eight healthy summer foods. May 31, 2012

NutraIngredients.com. Dr. Jeffrey Blumberg, Antioxidants Research Laboratory. Ocean Spray backed research reveals cranberry polyphenols in human urine. Dr. Blumberg talks about his research on the benefits of cranberries in this podcast. May 22, 2012

ELMUNDO. Dr. Jose Ordovas, Nutrition and Genomics Laboratory. A vueltas con el café (Again with the coffee). Dr. Ordovas authors an article that discusses a recent research study on the health benefits of coffee in the nutrition section of Spain’s second largest newspaper. May 17, 2012

Associated Press. Dr. Alice Lichtenstein, Cardiovascular Nutrition Laboratory. U.K. experts: Tax soda to fight obesity epidemic. Dr. Lichtenstein is quoted about a lack of evidence to support the benefits of increasing the tax on soda in this article about three health experts from Oxford University who want a hefty tax on the beverage in the UK in an effort to reduce obesity. May 16, 2012

Self Magazine. Dr. Diane McKay, Antioxidants Research Laboratory. Want to Get Lean? Eat Your Protein! Dr. McKay is quoted in an article about the benefits of protein. May 15, 2012

U.S. News and World Report online. Dr. Alice Lichtenstein, Cardiovascular Nutrition Laboratory. Do Vitamins And Supplements Actually Work? Dr. Lichtenstein is quoted in an article that examines whether taking multivitamins and supplements is helpful or harmful. May 10, 2012

American Chemical Society (ACS) . Dr. Barbara Shukitt-Hale and Marshall Miller, Neuroscience and Aging Laboratory. Providing Nutritious Foods: Strong scientific evidence that eating berries benefits the brain. The American Chemical Society podcast features the findings of a review study written by Dr.Shukitt-Hale and Miller highlighting research that has shown an impact of berry consumption on the aging brain. May 7, 2012

Associated Press. Conference Looks At Older Adults In Cities. Article advances the upcoming conference on population aging and urbanization to be held Wednesday and Thursday at the USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging. In addition to presentations by HNRCA researchers, the audience will hear from Jacob Kumaresan, executive director of the World Health Organization’s United Nations office, and Ann Hartstein, secretary of the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs. April 7, 2012

Los Angeles Times, Dr. Barbara Shukitt-Hale, Neuroscience and Aging Laboratory. Superfruit, or just a plain old Clark Kent fruit? In an article questioning the marketing of certain fruits as “superfruits” Dr. Shukitt-Hale puts the science in perspective, noting that more research is needed to determine their full antioxidant capacity and their impact on inflammation. March 31, 2012

International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF), Dr. Bess Dawson-Hughes, Bone Metabolism Laboratory. Longtime IOF Board member honored for contributions to IOF and its mission to educate patients and health professionals worldwide. Dr. Dawson-Hughes receives award from the International Osteoporosis Foundation for her years of service to the organization for which she currently serves as General Secretary and a member of its Committee of Scientific Advisors. March 23, 2012

WGBH-FM (Boston)/The Emily Rooney Show, Dr. Simin Meydani, Nutritional Immunology Laboratory. Growing old in the city. Dr. Meydani, Director of the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging, is interviewed with Somerville Mayor Joseph Curtatone and Joseph Coughlin, the director of the MIT AgeLab on The Emily Rooney Show, a daytime program on WGBH’s Boston radio outlet. The panelists discussed the measures that will need to be taken to promote healthy aging in urban communities as this segment of the population grows. March 20, 2012

Boston Globe , Dr. Roger Fielding, Nutrition, Exercise, Physiology, Sarcopenia (NEPS) Laboratory. Strong Holds: Put the brakes on age-related muscle loss with strategic exercise and protein intake. Sarcopenia research led by Dr. Fielding leads off this article  about the increasing attention being paid to muscle loss in older adults. March 5, 2012

Reuters, Dr. Alice Lichtenstein, Cardiovascular Nutrition Laboratory. Chocolate may be good for your health. Dr. Lichtenstein responds to the results of a new study that reports patients in 42 small clinical trials slightly lowered their blood pressure and improved blood vessel function from consuming chocolate. March 1, 2012

Reuters , Dr. Alice Lichtenstein, Cardiovascular Nutrition Laboratory. Study supports soy cholesterol benefits for some. Dr. Lichtenstein responds to the results of a new study finding that soy consumption lowered LDL cholesterol in people who are unable to convert it into an estrogen-like compound known as equol. February 24, 2012

Nutrition Action Healthletter, Dr. Barbara Shukkit Hale, Neuroscience and Aging Laboratory. Dr. Shukitt Hale explains her present work and the work she conducted with the late Jim Joseph on the impact of berries on cognition in aging rats. February 2012

Chronicle , Dr. Bess Dawson-Hughes, Bone Metabolism Laboratory. Drug-delivery chip implant shows promise. Dr. Dawson-Hughes comments on a new drug-delivery chip implant for osteoporosis patients that showed promise in a small clinical trial led by MIT researchers. February 17, 2012

Nutraingrediants , Drs. Oliver Chen and Bradley Bolling, Antioxidants Research Laboratory. Antioxidant measures require ?urgent? standardization, say researchers. Drs. Chen and Bolling are lead authors of a new report in the Journal of Food Science that calls for a standard measure of determining antioxidant values for foods and drinks.. February 17, 2012

ELMUNDO.es (Spain), Dr. Jose Ordovas, Nutrition Genomics Laboratory. Dr. Ordovas awarded the the Grand Prize Covian 2012.. The Mediterranean Diet Foundation recognized Dr. Ordovas with the Grand Prize Covian 2012. The award distinguishes an individual within the scientific world for contributing to a better understanding of the influence of diet on health. February 16, 2012

Ladies Home Journal (online), Dr. Susan Roberts, Energy Metabolism Laboratory. Guilt-Free Eating. Dr. Roberts provides a list of tips for eating less healthy foods in moderation. February 2012

Agroinformacion, Dr. Jose Ordovas, Nutrition and Genomics Laboratory. Jose Ordovas Awarded the Grand Prize on the Science of Food. Dr. Ordovas has been awarded the 2011 Grand Prize on the Science of Food from the International Academy of Gastronomy. February 6, 2012

WebMD, Dr. Alice Lichtenstein, Cardiovascular Nutrition Laboratory. Fried food and no heart disease? Dr. Lichtenstein is asked about the results of a study that found foods fried in healthier oils, such as olive or sunflower, did not appear to increase cardiovascular disease risk. January 24, 2012

International Council on Active Aging (ICAA), Dr. Alice Lichtenstein, Cardiovascular Nutrition Laboratory. More table settings for healthy eating. Dr. Lichtenstein’s MyPlate for Older Adults is discussed in this article from the ICAA on the different pictorial presentations of the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans

USA Today, Dr. Alice Lichtenstein, Cardiovascular Nutrition Laboratory. Groceries hire companies to score foods’ nutritional value . Dr. Lichtenstein is interviewed for a story on supermarkets that are hiring outside companies to develop nutrition rating systems. January 10, 2012

CNN.com, Dr. Ernst Schaefer, Lipid Metabolism Laboratory. Fat hormone increases risk of dementia in women . An article reports on a study led by Dr. Schaefer that finds an association between higher levels of the hormone adiponectin and development of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease in a cohort of women enrolled in the Framingham Heart study over 13 years. January 2, 2012

ABC News online, Dr. Ernst Schaefer, Lipid Metabolism Laboratory. Hormone in Women Linked to Dementia, Study Finds . This article reports on a study lead by Dr. Schaefer that found a possible connection between a hormone found in body fat and the risk of dementia. January 2, 2012

JAMA and Archives Journals , Dr. Thomas van Himbergen, Lipid Metabolism Laboratory. Study finds another potential risk factor for developing dementia and Alzheimer’s disease in women . A new Archives of Neurology study led by Dr. Ernst Schaefer, director of the Lipid Metabolism Laboratory at the JM-USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging, and former post-doctorate Thomas van Himbergen finds an association between elevated levels of the hormone adiponectin and development of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease in a cohort of women enrolled in the Framingham Heart study. January 2, 2012

Nutraceuticals World, Dr. Elizabeth Johnson, Carotenoids & Health Laboratory. Nutrition’s New Alphabet . Dr. Johnson’s presentation on lutein, zeaxanthin and eye health at the recent Supplyside West conference is noted in this article on supplements. January 2, 2012