Health — Diet & Weight — December 16th, 2024
Flavonoid kaempferol could offer natural relief for food allergies
Allergic diseases such as asthma, atopic dermatitis, and food allergies have been increasing in frequency over the last few years. Food allergies in particular affect millions of people worldwide-;this includes allergies to foods such as milk, peanuts, eggs and shellfish. They are typically caused by the immune system being hypersensitive to harmless substances in foods and the environment. Flavonoids are chemicals present in various fruits and vegetables that are known to have anti-allergic effects and show promise as natural allergic treatments.
December 16th, 2024 — Source or Source
Study finds brain enzyme inhibition reduces obesity in mice
Endocannabinoids in the brain play a key role in food intake and energy use. Modulating the action of these molecules could help fight obesity, say researchers at Université de Montréal's affiliated hospital research center (CRCHUM).
December 16th, 2024 — Source
Why do we get headaches from drinking red wine?
It's not the tannins or sulfites after all.
December 16th, 2024 — Source or Source
Health — Diet & Weight — December 13th, 2024
An unexpected side effect: Intermittent fasting may slow hair regrowth
Intermittent fasting has proven benefits for metabolic health, but a new study shows that it could slow hair growth—at least in mice. Researchers report December 13 in the journal Celle that mice subjected to intermittent fasting regimes showed improved metabolic health but slower hair regeneration compared to mice with 24/7 access to food.
December 13th, 2024 — Source
I Tested 9 Stovetop Mac and Cheese Brands. Here's What I Found
I have a new favorite boxed mac and cheese. I also learned some tips along the way to make these quick meals even better.
December 13th, 2024 — Source
U.S. adult obesity rate fell in 2023, as use of GLP-1 meds rose
The U.S. obesity rate declined for the first time in a decade last year, coinciding with the rise of GLP-1 weight-loss meds, a new study finds.
December 13th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — December 10th, 2024
Can You Cook Meat That's Still Frozen? Here's What an Expert Says
We asked an executive chef all of our frozen-meat related questions.
December 10th, 2024 — Source
Can your diet help reduce brain iron and cognitive decline?
Researchers at the University of Kentucky have found that incorporating specific nutrients into a regular diet may reduce iron buildup in the brain—a factor associated with cognitive decline in normal aging.
December 10th, 2024 — Source
Food insecurity in LA County remains well above national average, despite slight decline, study finds
Despite a modest 5% improvement since 2023, food insecurity in L.A. County remains alarmingly high—well above the national average and L.A.'s pre-pandemic level.
December 10th, 2024 — Source
Mediterranean diet linked to reduced risk of inflammatory bowel disease
A review highlights the potential benefits of nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids, polyphenols, and plant-based proteins for IBD management, emphasizing the need for further research to personalize treatments.
December 10th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — December 6th, 2024
A reduction in BMI among adults is associated with lower health care spending, study suggests
Adults with employer-sponsored insurance see estimated cost savings of 7% with a 5% BMI reduction and 30% with a 25% BMI reduction
December 6th, 2024 — Source
Advances in carotenoid analysis: Speed and precision unlocked
Carotenoids, the pigments responsible for the vibrant hues of tomatoes, carrots, and some seafood, are well-regarded for their antioxidant effects and health benefits. A few examples of commercially significant carotenoids are lycopene, &beta-carotene, and astaxanthin.
December 6th, 2024 — Source
More plant protein, less animal protein tied to lower heart disease risk, not stroke
A higher plant-to-animal dietary protein ratio is associated with lower risks of cardiovascular disease and coronary artery disease, but not stroke
December 6th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — December 2nd, 2024
All people are unique -- also in the gut
A new study increases our knowledge about the gut and the life of gut bacteria. The study shows, among other things, that changes in the gut environment have an impact on the composition and activity of gut bacteria. Ultimately, this may help explain why we all have different gut bacteria and probably also why we react differently to the same food.
December 2nd, 2024 — Source
Eating oily fish, fruits and cereals and drinking one pint of beer a week can cut risk of rheumatoid arthritis
Moderate alcohol consumption and a higher intake of fruits, oily fish, and cereals are linked to a lower risk of rheumatoid arthritis, while tea and coffee may be linked to an increased risk, according to new research from the University of Leeds.
December 2nd, 2024 — Source
Dietary study finds animal products improve child nutrition in Africa
The consumption of milk products, eggs and fish has a positive effect on childhood development in Africa. This has been demonstrated in a recent study by the CABI's regional center for Africa in Nairobi, Kenya and the University of Bonn.
December 2nd, 2024 — Source
Obesity treatment in a natural, food-grade microcapsule has no unpleasant side effects
As obesity rates continue to rise, many are turning to prescription medicines like Ozempic for weight loss. But with significant side effects, accessibility and cost issues, alternatives are needed.
December 2nd, 2024 — Source
Scientists establish novel 2D 'health state map' to define metabolic health
Chinese scientists have developed a novel two-dimensional (2D) framework, the "Health State Map (HSM)," to define metabolic health and nutritional capacity. The study, which was conducted by Prof. Lin Xu's team from the Shanghai Institute of Nutrition and Health of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), collaborating with Prof. Chen Luonan and Prof. Zeng Rong from the Center for Excellent in Molecular Cell Science of CAS, and scientists from BYHEALTH Institute of Nutrition & Health, was published online in National Science Review on Nov. 26.
December 2nd, 2024 — Source
Salmonella outbreak triggers recall of cucumbers in 26 states
Sixty-eight people have been sickened and 18 have been hospitalized in a salmonella outbreak linked to whole cucumbers sold in 26 states and parts of Canada.
December 2nd, 2024 — Source
Tackling malnutrition in older adults, bite by bite
Most older adults prefer to age in their homes and stay active in their communities. For many, malnutrition will derail those plans due to involuntary weight loss, micronutrient deficiencies and frailty. These conditions don't just impact quality of life, they frequently necessitate a transition to living in a long-term care facility.
December 2nd, 2024 — Source
Tasty, airy baked goods with culinary foam made from peas
Culinary foam made from the whites of chicken eggs makes baked goods light and airy. In the LeguFoam project, Fraunhofer researchers are working on a plant-based alternative made from legumes.
December 2nd, 2024 — Source
Twin research underscores link between low fruit and vegetable intake and depression
Research using four major international studies of twins suggests that eating more fruit and vegetables could help reduce depression. Although the benefit of high fruit and vegetable intake has previously been reported, few studies have focused on adults aged 45+, or specifically on twins.
December 2nd, 2024 — Source
Why these six plant-based foods have brain-boosting benefits
New research reveals Queen Garnet plums, elderberries and more have antioxidants that could protect your brain from illness.
December 2nd, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — November 29th, 2024
Why some people don't lose weight with Wegovy
Clinical trials have shown that people using weight-loss jabs, such as Wegovy and Mounjaro, lose anywhere between 16% and 21% of their body weight. But the drugs don't work for everyone.
November 29th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — November 27th, 2024
Drinking plenty of water helps with a variety of conditions from obesity to migraines, researchers find
Public health recommendations generally suggest drinking eight cups of water a day. And many people just assume it's healthy to drink plenty of water. Now researchers at UC San Francisco have taken a systematic look at the available evidence. They concluded that drinking enough water can help with weight loss and prevent kidney stones, as well as migraines, urinary tract infections and low blood pressure.
November 27th, 2024 — Source
Food additive carrageenan could disrupt intestinal barrier and increase risk of type 2 diabetes
The food additive carrageenan (E 407) can be responsible for the development of chronic inflammatory bowel disease, ulcers, and increased blood sugar levels in animals. However, it is not yet known what effect carrageenan has on the risk of developing type 2 diabetes in humans.
November 27th, 2024 — Source
Higher sweet beverage tax shows null result in lowing Philadelphia youth obesity
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, the University of Pennsylvania, Harvard Medical School and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health found no significant changes in pediatric weight outcomes two years after implementing the Philadelphia beverage tax. The study assessed whether the 2017 tax on sweetened beverages influenced standardized body mass index (zBMI) and obesity prevalence among youth.
November 27th, 2024 — Source
Research shows death rates linked to obesity-related heart disease are up, especially among men
The rate of deaths from ischemic heart disease related to obesity nearly tripled in the U.S. over a two-decade span, according to new research. The rate for men more than tripled.
November 27th, 2024 — Source
Should postmenopausal women eat soy? Researchers dispel myth about soy and cancer
A University of Toronto study is providing reassuring evidence about the consumption of soy foods in women who are postmenopausal.
November 27th, 2024 — Source
Social media's role in shaping public attitudes toward obesity
Through an analysis of tweets (now rebranded X) relating to obesity published between April 2019 and December 2022, a study conducted by the Geneva University Hospitals (HUG) and the University of Geneva (UNIGE) has revealed that most of these tweets convey negative sentiments about overweight. The positions taken by influential politicians and celebrities play an important role in shaping public opinion on this issue. The study points the finger at the discrimination suffered by people who are overweight and the role of social networks in the propagation of these criticisms.
November 27th, 2024 — Source
The role of social media in the stigmatization of persons living with obesity
Through an analysis of posts on Twitter (now rebranded X) relating to obesity published between April 2019 and December 2022, a study conducted by the Geneva University Hospitals (HUG) and the University of Geneva (UNIGE) has revealed that most of these tweets convey negative sentiments about overweight people.
November 27th, 2024 — Source
Ultraprocessed foods might help trigger psoriasis
Ultraprocessed foods have been linked to a myriad of health issues, and a new study suggests that the autoimmune skin disease psoriasis might be added to that list.
November 27th, 2024 — Source
Vegetarians consume more ultra-processed food than those who regularly eat meat, study finds
A small team of public health officials at Imperial College London, working with colleagues from the University of São Paulo, and the France-based International Agency for Research on Cancer, has found evidence showing that people in the U.K. eating a mostly vegetarian diet, tend to eat more ultra-processed food than do those who also eat meat.
November 27th, 2024 — Source
Velcro DNA helps build nanorobotic Meccano
Researchers at the University of Sydney Nano Institute have made a significant advance in the field of molecular robotics by developing custom-designed and programmable nanostructures using DNA origami.
November 27th, 2024 — Source
What's the difference between gelato and ice cream? One contains more air
As the weather gets warmer, it's the perfect time for ice cream or a gelato. Who am I kidding? It's the perfect time year round.
November 27th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — November 25th, 2024
Best Meal Delivery Services of 2024? I Tested 25 and Here's the Winner
After lots of testing and cooking, we've discovered the best meal delivery services you can get.
November 25th, 2024 — Source
Better infant growth linked to healthy prenatal diet following USDA guidelines
A study of over 2,800 mother-child pairs across eight ECHO Cohort sites links a prenatal diet following USDA guidelines to healthier infant growth patterns, reducing risks associated with obesity.
November 25th, 2024 — Source
Collagen Can Improve Wrinkles and a Whole Lot More. Here Are All Its Benefits
Collagen is lauded for its anti-aging properties, but it also supports healthy skin, reduces joint pain and more.
November 25th, 2024 — Source
History of endometriosis and fibroids linked to higher long-term risk of early death
Endometriosis is linked to a 31% higher risk of early death, with increased mortality from gynecological cancers, nervous system diseases, and respiratory conditions.
November 25th, 2024 — Source
Hunger hormone study suggests a novel role in the development of neural circuits
Researchers from the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Basic Sciences have uncovered the first example of activity-dependent development of hypothalamic neural circuitry.
November 25th, 2024 — Source
Meat has a distinct taste, texture, aroma. A biochemist explains how plant-based alternatives mimic the real thing
When you bite into a juicy hamburger, slice into the perfect medium-rare steak or gobble down a plateful of chicken nuggets, your senses are most likely responding to the food's smell, taste, texture and color. For a long time, these four attributes set meat apart from other food groups.
November 25th, 2024 — Source
No need to overload your cranberry sauce with sugar—food scientist explains cooking with fewer added sweeteners
The holidays are full of delicious and indulgent food and drinks. It's hard to resist dreaming about cookies, specialty cakes, rich meats and super saucy side dishes.
November 25th, 2024 — Source
Study evaluates impact of mandatory calorie labeling in England's out-of-home food sector
A new study led by researchers from the University of Liverpool gives insights into the impact of mandatory calorie labeling in England's out-of-home food sector, implemented in April 2022.
November 25th, 2024 — Source
Study examines California's legislative efforts on obesity
A recent multi-campus study, co-led by public health researchers from UC Irvine and UC Merced, published in the journal BMC Public Health is the first of its kind to examine California's legislative approaches to prevent and reduce obesity rates and revealed critical insights into policy trends and success rates over two decades.
November 25th, 2024 — Source
Taking a GLP-1 medication? Expert offers tips for holiday eating
So, you have managed to shed 30 pounds with the help of one of the new blockbuster GLP-1 drugs, but as the holidays near you worry about how to handle gatherings where decadent food will be served in abundance.
November 25th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — November 23rd, 2024
Coffee drinking habits may greatly impact makeup of gut biome, research suggests
A large international team of medical researchers has found that people who drink coffee regularly have much more of one type of gut bacteria than people who do not. In their study, published in the journal Nature Microbiology, the group analyzed stool and blood samples from a large number of patients and also studied similar data in large medical databases, looking for impacts of coffee drinking on the gut biome.
November 23rd, 2024 — Source
More than half of US adults could benefit from GLP-1 medications, researchers find
In a new analysis of national data, researchers at the Richard A. and Susan F. Smith Center for Outcomes Research at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) estimated that 137 million U.S. adults, more than half of all adults, are eligible for semagludtide for weight loss, diabetes management, or prevention of recurrent cardiovascular events.
November 23rd, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — November 21st, 2024
Craving a Bedtime Snack? These Expert-Approved Foods Can Make You Sleepy
What you eat impacts your quality of sleep. The next time you're munching late at night, try one of these yummy snacks.
November 21st, 2024 — Source
Genetic research explores purple tea's health benefits
Genetic research explores purple tea's health benefits
November 21st, 2024 — Source
How anti-obesity drugs are linked to food waste
In study, 1 in 4 users reports an increase in discarding food
November 21st, 2024 — Source
Nerve damage reduced in prediabetic mice with diet, exercise
A low calorie diet and high intensity exercise can reduce nerve damage in prediabetic mice, according to a Michigan Medicine study.
November 21st, 2024 — Source
Weight-loss drug tirzepatide may lower heart failure deaths
A drug used to help patients lose weight and manage diabetes may also help those with heart failure, an international clinical trial shows.
November 21st, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — November 18th, 2024
Alcohol-related deaths in the US more than double from 1999 to 2020, overall trends reveals
In the United States and globally, alcohol consumption is a major cause of preventable death and disability and increases liver disease, mental health disorders and accidents.
November 18th, 2024 — Source
Carrot E. Coli Recall Grows Larger: Get the Full List of Recalled Products
Grimmway Farms has added four bag sizes of organic carrots to the voluntary recall for E. coli.
November 18th, 2024 — Source
Cocoa or green tea could protect you from the negative effects of fatty foods during mental stress, study finds
New research has found that a flavanol-rich cocoa drink can protect the body's vasculature against stress even after eating high-fat food.
November 18th, 2024 — Source
Dieting: Cause of the yo-yo effect deciphered
Researchers have discovered a mechanism behind the yo-yo effect: fat cells have a memory that is based on epigenetics.
November 18th, 2024 — Source
Experimental oxytocin-based drug offers new hope for gut disorders
University of Queensland researchers have developed a new class of oral painkillers to suppress chronic abdominal pain that is based on the peptide hormone oxytocin that drives childbirth contractions.
November 18th, 2024 — Source
Regularly eating nuts supports healthy lifespan in older Australians
Regular consumption of nuts is associated with maintaining a healthy lifespan, new research from a Monash University-led team has found.
November 18th, 2024 — Source
Understanding neonatal infectious diseases in low- and middle-income countries: New insights from a 30-year study
Researchers from Peking University have conducted an in-depth study on the epidemic status, secular trends, and risk factors of 15 common neonatal infectious diseases across low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) from 1990 to 2019.
November 18th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — November 17th, 2024
Best Vitamins and Supplements for Joint Health in 2024
To support your joint health as you age, talk to your doctor about these vitamins and supplements.
November 17th, 2024 — Source
Bloated after that holiday meal? what's normal, what's not
As the holidays approach, most folks are familiar with a common side effect of the overindulgence that can come with all those meals with family and friends: Bloating.
November 17th, 2024 — Source
Trying to Lose Weight? Kick These 6 Habits to the Curb
Losing weight is tough, both physically and mentally. Here are simple ways to overcome the mindsets that are undermining your progress.
November 17th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — November 16th, 2024
6 Expert-Approved Vitamins and Minerals Essential for Aging Well
If you're focused on healthy aging, these are the top vitamins and minerals that experts say you should consider.
November 16th, 2024 — Source
Unleash All the Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar for Your Health
Apple cider vinegar can be used for various purposes, including improving your health.
November 16th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — November 15th, 2024
Can AI improve plant-based meats? Using mechanical testing and machine learning to mimic the sensory experience
Cutting back on animal protein in our diets can save on resources and greenhouse gas emissions. But convincing meat-loving consumers to switch up their menu is a challenge. Looking at this problem from a mechanical engineering angle, Stanford engineers are pioneering a new approach to food texture testing that could pave the way for faux filets that fool even committed carnivores.
November 15th, 2024 — Source
Many elite women athletes don't eat enough carbs, which can affect their performance and health
Just as a Formula 1 team wouldn't use shoddy fuel for their cars, elite athletes shouldn't eat poorly as they try to get the best out of themselves.
November 15th, 2024 — Source
The nutritional value of vegetables
According to Barbara Intermill, a registered dietitian nutritionist, fresh veggies certainly are best if available...and if they don't lose precious nutrients by overcooking or languishing too long in the fridge. Frozen and canned varieties are picked at the peak of ripeness and generally processed right away, which helps maintain nutrients. The current 2020--2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans encourage people to eat a variety of vegetables including "fresh, frozen and canned."
November 15th, 2024 — Source
Wondering How Much Cheaper Costco Groceries Are? I Did the Math
Costco is known for cheap groceries sold in bulk. If you're wondering how much you can save by joining the membership wholesale club for a year, I did the math to find out.
November 15th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — November 12th, 2024
Diverticulitis diet
If you have diverticulitis, you may have to change the way you eat. Your diet will depend on if your diverticulitis condition is flaring up, if you're recovering or if you're preventing a flare-up. Often, the term "diverticulitis diet" is used to describe a way of eating that adjusts based on those stages of the condition. It's especially used to describe the eating plan that a healthcare professional may recommend during a flare-up.
November 12th, 2024 — Source
New study explores the role of BMI in disease risk
Scientists at deCODE genetics have published a study in Nature Communications that sheds light on how body mass index (BMI) influences the risk of various diseases that are comorbid with obesity. The study, which used genetic data from Iceland and the UK Biobank, looked at whether disease risks associated with BMI-related sequence variants are explained completely or partially by their effect on BMI.
November 12th, 2024 — Source
Scientists discover novel metabolic compound that can regulate body weight
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine and collaborating institutions report in the journal Cell the discovery of BHB-Phe, a novel compound produced by the body that regulates appetite and body weight through interactions with neurons in the brain.
November 12th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — November 9th, 2024
Barley risotto with asparagus
This hearty risotto is best with seasonable vegetables. Try summer squash, butternut squash, carrots or peppers. If you don't have wine, you can use more broth or water.
November 9th, 2024 — Source
Black bean quesadillas
If you like, add grilled chicken, shrimp or other lean meats to this recipe.
November 9th, 2024 — Source
Carne asada
Maggi seasoning sauce is a dark, vegetable-based sauce similar to soy sauce. It's often used in soups and sauces.
November 9th, 2024 — Source
Crab cakes
Too many crab cakes are like breaded hockey pucks. This version has very little filler. Don't overmix!
November 9th, 2024 — Source
Creamy butternut squash soup
Roasting the squash for this soup gives the best flavor, but you can boil squash if you're in a hurry.
November 9th, 2024 — Source
Nutrition and healthy eating
Dietary fiber: Essential for a healthy diet
November 9th, 2024 — Source
Quinoa cakes
These golden-brown cakes are packed with nutrients and protein. Serve with a side salad or make smaller cakes for an appetizer.
November 9th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — November 8th, 2024
AI-READI consortium launches groundbreaking diabetes data study
Researchers today (Nov. 8, 2024) are releasing the flagship dataset from an ambitious study of biomarkers and environmental factors that might influence the development of type 2 diabetes. Because the study participants include people with no diabetes and others with various stages of the condition, the early findings hint at a tapestry of information distinct from previous research.
November 8th, 2024 — Source
Disentangling the body mass index, metabolic health and aging connection
As global populations age and the prevalence of obesity and metabolic disorders rises, understanding the complex relationships between body mass index (BMI), metabolic health, and aging becomes increasingly critical.
November 8th, 2024 — Source
I'm seeing spaghetti squash recipes all over TikTok — is it the new zoodles?
Anything to get rid of carbs.
November 8th, 2024 — Source
The dietary intake and nutritional status of Australian soldiers
New research from Southern Cross University unwraps how the military's reliance on fatty and packaged foods could be leading to sub-par performance and mental health problems.
November 8th, 2024 — Source
Why health and price, not sustainability, drive US meat consumption choices
Environmental sustainability isn't a major factor influencing meat consumption decisions for most Americans, despite increasing awareness of the climate impacts of red meat production, according to Rutgers researchers.
November 8th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — November 7th, 2024
Ketogenic diet linked to gut microbes and seizure reduction in epileptic children
New study finds specific gut bacteria and metabolites, like plasmalogens, may play a key role in the ketogenic diet's anti-seizure effects for drug-resistant epilepsy.
November 7th, 2024 — Source
Matcha is having a moment. What are the health benefits of this green tea drink?
Matcha has experienced a surge in popularity in recent months, leading to reports of global shortages and price increases.
November 7th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — November 2nd, 2024
Insulin resistance caused by sympathetic nervous system over-activation, a paradigm-shifting study finds
Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and collaborating institutions have found that overnutrition leads to insulin resistance and metabolic disorders through increased activity of the sympathetic nervous system (SNS). The study shows that reducing SNS activity can prevent insulin resistance induced by a high-fat diet, suggesting a new understanding of how obesity causes insulin resistance.
November 2nd, 2024 — Source
Shepherd's pie
Adding more vegetables to this meat dish boosts its volume and nutrients.
November 2nd, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — November 1st, 2024
Dietary restriction no aid for treating Meniere disease, finds study
Wei Gao, from The Fourth Military Medical University in Xi'an, China, and colleagues conducted a bidirectional two-sample Mendelian randomization analysis to evaluate the relationship between dietary modifications and Meniere disease.
November 1st, 2024 — Source
Expert weighs in on trending topics in sleep health
Something to ponder as we welcome the extra hour of sleep from the return to standard time: If we're looking into sleep hacks—things like the "sleepy girl mocktail," mouth taping, or something called "chronoworking"—does that mean we're getting better at prioritizing sleep in our lives?
November 1st, 2024 — Source
Low-sugar diet in early life reduces risk of chronic diseases in adulthood
A low-sugar diet in utero and in the first two years of life can meaningfully reduce the risk of chronic diseases in adulthood, a new study has found, providing compelling new evidence of the lifelong health effects of early-life sugar consumption.
November 1st, 2024 — Source
New study links childhood BMI trajectories to adult lung health
Early childhood BMI patterns play a crucial role in shaping adult lung health, with both high and low BMI linked to distinct respiratory outcomes, according to a long-term Swedish study.
November 1st, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — October 30th, 2024
Healthy eating index 2015 score linked to overactive bladder
There is a positive association between a higher Healthy Eating Index (HEI)-2015 score and overactive bladder (OAB), according to a study published online Sept. 16 in Frontiers in Nutrition.
October 30th, 2024 — Source
The link between obesity, social isolation and mental health
Researchers at Leipzig University have examined the complex relationships between obesity, social isolation and mental health in the German adult population.
October 30th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — October 28th, 2024
Best Keto Meal Delivery Services of 2024: Get a Healthy Meal Delivered to Your Door
Get keto-friendly meals delivered right to your door with these convenient delivery services.
October 28th, 2024 — Source
The Mediterranean Diet: Benefits, Meal Ideas and How It Works
New guidelines from the American Stroke Association reveal that the Mediterranean diet can reduce the risk of stroke.
October 28th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — October 25th, 2024
Apple dumplings
Use tart baking apples, such as Granny Smith, Rhode Island Greening or Northern Spy.
October 25th, 2024 — Source
How to Make the Perfect Cup or Pot of Tea
Tea leaves, water, and a few guidelines are all you need
October 25th, 2024 — Source
Limiting fast-food outlets can reduce childhood overweight and obesity
Restricting new fast-food sellers in areas where there are already a large number could reduce obesity and overweight in children.
October 25th, 2024 — Source
Recent recalls raise concerns about food safety, but experts credit better regulation and technology
Chicago Heights resident Stephanie Petersen was concerned by how many food recalls she saw daily on the Food and Drug Administration website.
October 25th, 2024 — Source
Remaining mindful of skeletal muscle health amid growing use of weight loss medications
A recent commentary published in The Lancet journal highlights the critical importance of skeletal muscle mass in the context of medically induced weight loss, particularly with the widespread use of GLP-1 receptor agonists. These medications, celebrated for their effectiveness in treating obesity, have raised concerns regarding the potential for substantial muscle loss as part of the weight loss process.
October 25th, 2024 — Source
Study shows diabetes drug Ozempic also has positive effect in chronic kidney disease
The diabetes drug semaglutide, also known as Ozempic, has a positive effect on patients with chronic kidney disease and obesity. The amount of protein in their urine decreased, as did the degree of inflammation of their kidneys and their blood pressure.
October 25th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — October 22nd, 2024
Key receptor reveals how gut cells detect harmful invaders
The human gut is home to helpful microbes, called the microbiota, who produce molecules known as metabolites. These metabolites are being increasingly recognized for their role in supporting our health.
October 23rd, 2024 — Source
Listeria danger spurs nationwide recall of frozen waffles
Treehouse Foods Inc. has recalled dozens of frozen waffle products because of potential listeria contamination.
October 23rd, 2024 — Source
Study finds connection between air pollution and childhood peanut allergies
Exposure to higher levels of air pollution as a baby is linked to having a peanut allergy throughout childhood, according to a new study. And policies aimed at tackling poor air quality could potentially reduce the prevalence and persistence of peanut allergies, it stated.
October 23rd, 2024 — Source
Switching to plant milk? Here's what you should know
Whether due to environmental concerns, veganism, allergies, or because they simply like the taste, more and more Americans are choosing plant milk options instead of cow's milk. But from a nutritional quality point of view, plant milks, such as oat milk, soy milk, almond milk, or coconut milk, aren't a one-to-one match.
October 23rd, 2024 — Source
YouTube limits recommendations of weight and fitness videos to teenagers—but more wide-ranging change is needed
YouTube is restricting teenagers' exposure to fitness and weight-related videos to protect their well-being. This means that the platform's algorithm will no longer make repeated recommendations of content that focuses on achieving specific fitness levels or body weights, or extols particular physical features.
October 23rd, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — October 20th, 2024
6 Habits Secretly Holding You Back From Your Weight Loss Goals
You're going to have to stop doing these things if you want to lose weight faster.
October 20th, 2024 — Source
AI Told Me What to Eat for a Week. Here's How It Went
Meal planning is a breeze when ChatGPT create's the recipes and grocery list for you.
October 20th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — October 18th, 2024
Bariatric surgery found to be more cost effective than newer weight loss drugs alone
Newer weight loss drugs are cost effective in the long term only when combined with bariatric weight loss surgery, according to a study presented at the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Clinical Congress 2024 in San Francisco, California.
October 18th, 2024 — Source
Six common flying with food allergies myths
Peanut and tree nut allergies are not disseminated via airline cabin ventilation arrangements but through accidental dietary ingestion of allergens or their residues on seat surfaces.
October 18th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — October 16th, 2024
Mounjaro is more effective for weight loss than Ozempic—how does it work? And why does it cost so much?
A weight-loss drug more effective than Ozempic and Wegovy has recently been approved in Australia.
October 16th, 2024 — Source
New Approach Targets Fat Absorption for Weight Loss
Researchers from Tongji University and Nanjing Medical University have developed an innovative method to address obesity by focusing on fat absorption in the small intestine. This advanced nanoparticle system, designed to deliver therapeutic molecules directly to the digestive system, has demonstrated promising results in preventing obesity caused by diet.
October 16th, 2024 — Source
Ultra-processed foods: Why public health warnings could backfire
Premature warnings to consumers to avoid eating all ultra-processed food products have likely social costs and may harm the health of people facing food poverty—at least in the short term.
October 16th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — October 12th, 2024
Want Apple Cider Vinegar Without the Harsh Taste? Try These Tasty ACV Drinks
You can't go wrong with apple cider vinegar for gut health. The problem? It doesn't taste great. But thanks to these ACV drinks, the benefits without the bitterness are but a purchase away.
October 12th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — October 11th, 2024
Almost 10 million pounds of meat recalled due to Listeria danger
Oklahoma meat processor BrucePac is recalling close to 10 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry that may have been contaminated with the Listeria bacterium.
October 11th, 2024 — Source
Rare bear meat at gathering gives 10 people a scare—and parasitic worms
These roundworms have the potential to invade your brain.
October 11th, 2024 — Source
Scientists warn of hepatitis A risk in Philippine shellfish
Not much is known about the extent of hepatitis A virus (HAV) contamination among Philippine communities, according to researchers, prompting an urgent call for further research and monitoring efforts.
October 11th, 2024 — Source
Too much lactate can harm our health—these microbes in our gut keep it in check
Lactate will be familiar to many due to a common belief that it causes muscle "burn" following exercise—but this is a myth.
October 11th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — October 10th, 2024
Is TikTok right? Can adding a teaspoon of cinnamon to your coffee help you burn fat?
Cinnamon has long been used around the world in both sweet and savory dishes and drinks.
October 10th, 2024 — Source
New drug approach could underpin future weight loss therapies, study indicates
Therapies that deliver hydrogen sulfide to cells could one day become the basis of new treatments for obesity and related diseases, new research has concluded.
October 10th, 2024 — Source
Ultra-processed foods: We have the technology to turn them from foe into friend
Ultra-processed foods are the latest nutritional villains, associated with several diseases of the modern world, from obesity to heart disease. However, many nutritionists question whether the term "ultra-processed" does any more than create confusion. It only considers the way food is produced, ignoring other important factors like calories and nutrients.
October 10th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — October 8th, 2024
Adolescence identified as a critical point in the lives of children with obesity
Psychologists and public health researchers from the University of Liverpool and Maynooth University, analyzed data of more than 8,000 records of children with overweight and obesity in the U.K., roughly half at age 11 years and the other at age 14. Better psychological well-being at age 11 was associated with an increased likelihood of the reversal of overweight and obesity.
October 8th, 2024 — Source
Black bean cakes
You can use canned black beans instead of the dried kind in this recipe. But canned beans often have more salt than home-cooked beans. Rinse and drain canned beans before you use them to help lower the salt.
October 8th, 2024 — Source
Broiled grouper with teriyaki sauce
Serve the grouper over herb-flavored couscous with a side of steamed green beans. For another version, you can serve the fish with fresh pineapple slices that have been slightly browned on the stove or grill.
October 8th, 2024 — Source
Can nori be a reliable vitamin B12 source for vegetarians?
The study found that consuming 5 g of nori per day for 4 weeks significantly improved vitamin B12 status in vegetarians.
October 8th, 2024 — Source
Electro-acupuncture shows promise in obesity management
A team of scientists led by Nanyang Technological University Singapore (NTU Singapore) and Hong Kong University (HKU) has found evidence that electro-acupuncture - a form of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) treatment - could be used to manage obesity.
October 8th, 2024 — Source or Source
Extra virgin olive oil may delay cognitive decline in Down syndrome
Researchers working with the Alzheimer's Center at Temple (ACT) recently investigated the effect of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) on brain health and memory to determine if consumption of extra virgin olive oil, the main component of the Mediterranean diet, can delay cognitive decline in people with Down syndrome (DS).
October 8th, 2024 — Source
Hot sauce study finds asymmetric placebo effect can offer insights into pain perception
The expectations humans have of a pleasurable sensation asymmetrically shape neuronal responses and subjective experiences to hot sauce, according to a study published October 8, in the open-access journal PLOS Biology by Yi Luo from East China Normal University, Kenneth Kishida from Wake Forest School of Medicine, U.S., and colleagues.
October 8th, 2024 — Source
Mounjaro will soon be available as a weight loss treatment on the NHS. Here's what that means for patients
The weight loss jab Mounjaro will soon be made available to nearly a quarter of a million NHS patients, according to proposals made by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice). Previously, it was only available on the NHS for patients with diabetes.
October 8th, 2024 — Source
Negative impacts of ultra-processed foods pronounced in certain groups
Higher consumption of ultra-processed foods is linked to poorer physical health, with the impact being more pronounced in women, those with unhealthy lifestyles, and individuals from low socioeconomic backgrounds.
October 8th, 2024 — Source
Pasta with pumpkin sauce
Don't have pumpkin? Use any winter squash instead.
October 8th, 2024 — Source
Relationship between intake of artificial sweeteners and adverse pregnancy outcomes
Artificial sweetener (AS) consumption may cause complications in pregnancy; however, this association remains unclear.
October 8th, 2024 — Source
Warm chocolate pudding
Flaxseed takes the place of eggs in this recipe, which can be made vegan by using soy milk.
October 8th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — October 7th, 2024
Metabolic model for feeding and fasting shows how nutrition differs for men and women
It's not a bad thing if you pick a toasted bagel for breakfast, while your partner chooses eggs. In fact, according to a new study from the University of Waterloo, that difference could help you lose some weight. The study, "Modeling sex-specific whole-body metabolic responses to feeding and fasting" appears in Computers in Biology and Medicine.
October 7th, 2024 — Source
Testing shows a probiotic-based supplement does not help relieve constipation
An international team of gastroenterologists, gut microbiologists and health researchers has found via testing of volunteers that consumption of the probiotic Bifidobacterium animalis, offers no measurable relief for people suffering from chronic constipation.
October 7th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — October 6th, 2024
Here's What All the Fancy Words on Coffee Labels Actually Mean
If you're kind of but not really sure what "robusta," "arabica" and "fairtrade" mean, we devised a helpful guide to common coffee bean lingo.
October 6th, 2024 — Source
Pack Your Diet With These 12 Brain-Healthy Foods for a Mental Boost
It's important to feed your mind with foods that help the brain. From enhancing your memory to increasing your energy levels, your diet can do a lot.
October 6th, 2024 — Source
This 12-Minute Baked Potato Is My New Favorite Side Dish
Load it up with cheese and bacon or keep it simple with butter and sour cream.
October 6th, 2024 — Source
You're Cooking Bacon Wrong. Step Away From the Skillet and Try This Instead
This superior method for making bacon is great for large batches and leaves you with very little mess to clean up.
October 6th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — October 5th, 2024
Beef stroganoff
Try this classic dish made with much less fat than the standard version.
October 5th, 2024 — Source
Berries marinated in balsamic vinegar
To vary this recipe, use huckleberries, gooseberries and blackberries. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint.
October 5th, 2024 — Source
Eating These 13 Superfoods Is an Easy Way to Safeguard Your Kidney Health
Did you know that you can eat your way to healthy kidneys? These are the top foods to add to your diet today.
October 5th, 2024 — Source
Grilled Asian salmon
Salmon is an excellent source of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids.
October 5th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — September 28th, 2024
Toxic chemicals found in food packaging: FDA under pressure to take action
Evidence is mounting that food packaging and plastic tableware contain toxic chemicals absorbed by humans, a public health risk largely ignored by federal officials charged with protecting the nation's food supply.
September 28th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — September 25th, 2024
7 Best Soul Food Restaurants in San Francisco
San Francisco might be known for its sourdough and seafood, but when it comes to finding soul food, the city doesn't disappoint. Craving fried chicken, collard greens, or a side of cornbread? You're in the right place. San Francisco's soul food scene offers everything from classic Southern dishes to creative twists on old favorites, bringing those deep-rooted flavors to the Bay area.
September 25th, 2024 — Source
Apple Cider Vinegar: 12 Different Ways to Use It at Home, and All Its Health Benefits
ACV is versatile around the home and as a wellness remedy.
September 25th, 2024 — Source
Best Vegan Meal Delivery Services for 2024
Want to experience plant-based food? Explore the various flavors with a vegan meal kit. We've tested -- and tasted -- many a vegan meal delivery service and found what we consider the best.
September 25th, 2024 — Source
BMI outside of normal category linked to lower fecundability
For women and men, body mass index (BMI) outside of the normal range is associated with increased time to pregnancy and odds of miscarriage, according to a study published online Sept. 19 in JAMA Network Open.
September 25th, 2024 — Source
Diet-related diseases are a leading cause of death in the US, yet many doctors receive little nutrition education
On television shows like "Grey's Anatomy," "The Resident" and "Chicago Med," physicians seem to always have the right answer.
September 25th, 2024 — Source
Popular diabetes and weight-loss drug associated with lower opioid overdose risk
Since being deemed a public health emergency in 2017, opioids are responsible for 72% of drug overdose deaths in the United States, according to the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics.
September 25th, 2024 — Source
US Congress calls on Novo Nordisk to lower drug prices
The boss of the Danish pharmaceutical giant behind the blockbuster diabetes and weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy promised Tuesday to examine lowering their prices in the United States, after coming under pressure from Congress.
September 25th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — September 23rd, 2024
Incredible Photograph Reveals What Burning Man Looks Like from Space
The European Space Agency has released a satellite image that shows exactly what Burning Man festival looks like from space.
September 23rd, 2024 — Source
Pediatrician suggests five great reasons to cook with your kids
When it comes to raising an adventurous eater, it is not just about coaxing kids to eat their veggies. Bringing up a child who can enjoy a cantaloupe as much as a cupcake takes patience and persistence, but it does not have to feel like a chore.
September 23rd, 2024 — Source
Why You Should Think Twice About Eating Leftover Rice
You may be putting your stomach at risk by eating rice that's been left out for too long.
September 23rd, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — September 22nd, 2024
HelloFresh Is the Most Popular Meal Kit Service, but Is It the Best? We Tested It to Find Out
HelloFresh is hailed as the top US meal kit service -- but is it really? We tested over 50 meals to find out.
September 22nd, 2024 — Source
Synex founder, once detained at the border with an 80-pound magnet, is building portable MRIs to test glucose
Back in 2019, Synex Medical founder Ben Nashman spent the night detained by U.S. customs. Nashman tried to explain he was simply transporting materials from Buffalo to Toronto for his homemade MRI. Customs, however, took issue with the label on the package: "nuclear magnetic resonance."
September 22nd, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — September 19th, 2024
New approach to milk allergies promises breakthrough
Researchers have demonstrated how a novel approach to managing cow's milk allergy could transform how food allergies are treated.
September 19th, 2024 — Source
Opinion: How we think about 'obesity' and body weight is changing
From doctors' offices to family gatherings, larger-bodied people report being bombarded with unsolicited advice about their eating and exercise habits. The underlying message? They "just need to lose weight" to fix almost any health problem.
September 19th, 2024 — Source
'Sticky' brain cells may confuse us into eating more
Diseases involving our metabolism—including obesity and type 2 diabetes—affect more than a quarter of the global population and are projected to become the leading cause of death by 2030. With no effective long-term treatments currently available, their prevalence is expected to cost Australian's $AU87.7 billion per year by 2032.
September 19th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — September 16th, 2024
Smart graphene sensor sniffs out ammonia to keep beef fresh
Ammonia, a compound often associated with foul odors, is far more than an inconvenience -- it's a vital indicator of processes as diverse as food spoilage, environmental pollution, and even human metabolic disorders. As meat such as beef deteriorates, it emits gases like ammonia, a compound that can signal microbial activity long before visible signs of spoilage appear.
September 16th, 2024 — Source
Study reveals tropical oils' dual impact: Vital vitamins and dangerous side effects
Tropical oils: balancing health benefits with risks—a comprehensive review sheds light on coconut and palm oil's impact on nutrition, disease prevention, and long-term health concerns.
September 16th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — September 15th, 2024
Ditch These 6 Habits to Achieve Your Weight Loss Goals
The end of the year is nearly upon us, so if you're still struggling to lose weight, consider dropping these habits.
September 15th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — September 13th, 2024
1 in 3 store-bought cinnamon samples tested have elevated lead levels
One third of cinnamon products tested by Consumer Reports contained elevated levels of lead, the watchdog agency warned Thursday.
September 13th, 2024 — Source
At least one in five people has obesity in each US state, data reveal
Statistics from 2023 on U.S. obesity rates reveal that in every U.S. state, one in every five people now has obesity, according to data released Thursday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
September 13th, 2024 — Source
Research highlights cardiovascular benefits of semaglutide for overweight adults with impaired kidney function
The anti-obesity medication semaglutide may help to prevent heart attacks, strokes, and other major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) as well as death in adults with overweight or obesity who don't have diabetes, whether or not they also have impaired kidney function, according to new research to be presented at this year's Annual Meeting of The European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD), Madrid (9-13 Sept).
September 13th, 2024 — Source
The potential benefits of aged black garlic on inflammation and prostate cancer
Study shows anti-inflammatory effects on prostate cancer cells, but further research needed
September 13th, 2024 — Source
UK to restrict junk food ads in childhood obesity fight
The UK will ban junk food advertising on the internet and daytime TV in a bid to tackle childhood obesity, sparking criticism on the political right over "nanny state" meddling.
September 13th, 2024 — Source
WHO grants first mpox vaccine approval to ramp up response to disease in Africa
The World Health Organization said Friday it has granted its first authorization for use of a vaccine against mpox in adults, calling it an important step toward fighting the disease in Africa.
September 13th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — September 9th, 2024
Eating fruit, oats and rye in childhood may increase type 1 diabetes risk
New research being presented at the annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Madrid, Spain (9-13 September), shows that eating fruit, oats and rye in childhood is associated with a higher risk of developing type 1 diabetes (T1D). Eating berries, however, is linked to lower odds of developing the condition.
September 9th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — September 6th, 2024
As record heat sweeps the us, some people must choose between food and energy bills
During the heat dome that blanketed much of the Southeast in June, Stacey Freeman used window units to cool her poorly insulated mobile home in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Over the winter, the 44-year-old mom relied on space heaters.
September 6th, 2024 — Source
Broccoli and kale top the shopping list for lowering blood pressure
Cruciferous vegetables, including broccoli, cabbage, kale, and cauliflower have been found to lower blood pressure, in comparison to root and squash vegetables, in middle-aged and older Australian adults with elevated blood pressure.
September 6th, 2024 — Source or Source
Food dye used in snack chips can make skin temporarily transparent
Experiments conducted on mice show promising potential for human applications
September 6th, 2024 — Source
Mediterranean diet versus Ultra-processed foods: Impact on frailty in older adults
Higher adherence to the Mediterranean diet and reduced intake of ultra-processed foods may lower the risk of frailty and cardiometabolic diseases in older adults.
September 6th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — September 3rd, 2024
Garlic's antioxidant and nitric oxide boosting effects may help lower blood pressure
Garlic's phytochemicals linked to blood pressure reduction, but further research needed to confirm long-term benefits.
September 3rd, 2024 — Source
Analysis finds no increased risk of mental health issues among those using semaglutide for weight loss
Taking the weight loss medication semaglutide did not increase the risk of depressive symptoms, suicidal thoughts, or suicidal behavior in persons without known major mental health disorders, according to a new study led by researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania published in JAMA Internal Medicine.
September 3rd, 2024 — Source
Can't stop belching? Dietary habits or disease could be the reason
Belching is a common bodily function, but when it escalates to a level that interferes with daily life, it is defined as belching disorders. International surveys have reported that approximately 1% of adults have belching disorders, but the percentage in Japan and the factors involved often elude medical professionals.
September 3rd, 2024 — Source
Dietary habits or gastrointestinal disease associated with the development of belching disorders
Belching is a common bodily function, but when it escalates to a level that interferes with daily life, it is defined as belching disorders. International surveys have reported that approximately 1% of adults have belching disorders, but the percentage in Japan and the factors involved often elude medical professionals.
September 3rd, 2024 — Source
Study looks deeper into olive oil's health benefits
Olive oil has long been touted for its ability to lower heart disease risk. So University of Florida researchers set out to dig deeper to learn how much olive oil is beneficial.
September 3rd, 2024 — Source
Taking Wegovy, Zepbound? One expert has dietary advice
Folks taking weight-loss drugs like Wegovy or Zepbound might think they've found a shortcut to better health.
September 3rd, 2024 — Source
Why the 'Ricezempic' Trend Can Be Dangerous, According to Experts
There are several problems with the "ricezempic" trend circulating on TikTok.
September 3rd, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — September 2nd, 2024
Different types and sources of carbohydrate found to be protective against gout
In a recent study published in Nutrients, researchers evaluated the relationship between total carbohydrate intake and gout risk. They also investigated the influence of interactions between carbohydrate consumption and genomic vulnerability and explored mediating biomarkers.
September 2nd, 2024 — Source
Steps to tasty, healthy school lunches
Backpacks. Notebooks. Folders. Pencils. These are all essentials for a good start to your children's school year, but what about their nutrition?
September 2nd, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — August 31st, 2024
Pico de gallo
Serve this fresh uncooked tomato salsa with chips, tacos or grilled fish.
August 31st, 2024 — Source
Sundried tomato pesto mayo
Sundried tomato pesto mayo
August 31st, 2024 — Source
Vegetable stir-fry
This is the ultimate clean-out-the-refrigerator meal. Try bean sprouts, sugar snap peas or snow peas. Add leftover grilled chicken, sauteed shrimp or tofu.
August 31st, 2024 — Source
With AI food recognition Samsung Food could be the ultimate meal-planning app
For $7 a month, the app can recognize food items using your phone's camera, tell you what to cook with what you have, and automatically track the food in your fridge and pantry.
August 31st, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — August 27th, 2024
Nutritionist offers advice on iron supplementation
Iron deficiency is common and can be debilitating. It mainly affects women. One in three premenopausal women are low in iron compared to just 5% of Australian men. Iron deficiency particularly affects teenage girls, women who do a lot of exercise and those who are pregnant.
August 27th, 2024 — Source
The Mediterranean diet is all the rage because it represents a way of life we've lost
The promise of a long, healthy, happy existence living an active, community-based lifestyle under warm, sunny skies may be within reach. In fact, it could be on your table.
August 27th, 2024 — Source
Weight-loss drug Zepbound now in single-dose vials at half the price
Eli Lilly, maker of one of the blockbuster GLP-1 weight-loss drug Zepbound, says it will now offer the medication in single-dose vials at half the price currently available to consumers.
August 27th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — August 26th, 2024
Does eating ham, bacon and beef really increase your risk of developing type 2 diabetes?
That lunchtime staple, the humble ham sandwich, has come in for a bashing in the press recently. According to many reports, eating two slices of ham a day can increase your risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
August 26th, 2024 — Source
Is white rice bad for me? Can I make it lower glycemic index or healthier?
Rice is a culinary staple in Australia and around the world.
August 26th, 2024 — Source
Physician shares four ideas for avoiding the 'freshman 15'
The term "freshman 15" often refers to weight gain by students during their first year in college. Many times, it's their first time away from home and their normal routines.
August 26th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — August 24th, 2024
Cottage cheese is back and all over TikTok—two dietitians explain why social media's obsessed
You might remember cottage cheese from your childhood. Back then, it was considered "diet food." You ate it out of the tub, with celery or spread it on crackers for a low-calorie snack. Then cottage cheese went out of fashion.
August 24th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — August 22nd, 2024
Can injectable weight-loss drugs improve heart health?
Injectable weight-loss medications called semaglutides are helping people with obesity by reducing appetite. But could these drugs also be the next breakthrough in keeping your heart healthy?
August 22nd, 2024 — Source
Clinical trial in Ireland challenges beliefs about Ozempic and similar new obesity treatments
A study carried out in St Vincent's University Hospital (SVUH) Dublin challenges the belief that weight-loss medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy or Monjaro work just by promoting satiety and making you eat less.
August 22nd, 2024 — Source
Egg consumption linked to slower cognitive decline in women
In a recent study published in Nutrients, researchers investigated the effects of egg consumption on cognitive function in older adults.
August 22nd, 2024 — Source
Gut molecule slows fat burning during fasting, study finds
In a struggle that probably sounds familiar to dieters everywhere, the less a Caenorhabditis elegans (C. elegans) worm eats, the more slowly it loses fat. Now, scientists at Scripps Research have discovered why: a small molecule produced by the worms' intestines during fasting travels to the brain to block a fat-burning signal during this time.
August 22nd, 2024 — Source
One diet might cut your odds for COVID-19
COVID cases have surged this summer, but a new study suggests that following the Mediterranean diet might spare you from infection.
August 22nd, 2024 — Source
Q&A: Weighing the social costs of weight-loss drugs
A wildly popular class of drugs called GLP-1 agonists—which includes Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound—are revolutionizing the treatment of obesity.
August 22nd, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — August 21st, 2024
All the reasons a cup of coffee really can be good for you
Consuming too much caffeine is definitely bad for your health, and there may be good reasons why some people want to quit it altogether. But if you despair at the idea of giving up your morning coffee, fear not.
August 21st, 2024 — Source
Blood sugar fluctuations after eating could play an important role in anxiety and depression
The proverbial "sugar high" that follows the ingestion of a sweet treat is a familiar example of the potentially positive effects of food on mood.
August 21st, 2024 — Source
Comparing methods for extracting edible protein from mealworms
Edible insects are emerging as an alternative protein source that has various benefits compared with conventional animal sources. New research published in the Journal of Food Science compared four different methods for extracting protein from mealworms, which were designated by the European Union as the first insect to be used as a novel food source in 2015.
August 21st, 2024 — Source
Free meals at school may boost attendance, lower obesity rates
A review of U.S. data from 2012 through 2024 finds that when kids get free school meals, there's a potential for a slight increase in attendance and a lowering of child obesity rates.
August 21st, 2024 — Source
High-protein diets: How they affect weight, energy, and blood sugar levels
Interest in dietary protein for improving health outcomes has significantly increased over the past two decades. A recent study published in Frontiers in Endocrinology reviews the effects of dietary protein on energy intake, appetite, and postprandial glycemia.
August 21st, 2024 — Source
Most baby foods in US grocery stores are unhealthy, study shows
A staggering 60% of infant and toddler foods fail to meet nutritional recommendations, and none meet promotional requirements set by World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines, according to new research published today in the journal Nutrients.
August 21st, 2024 — Source
Q&A: Examining new weight-loss drugs, pediatric bariatric patients
Drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, known as GLP-1 receptor agonists, have surged in popularity as a treatment for weight loss and management. The increase involves not only adults but also adolescents, along with bariatric surgery patients.
August 21st, 2024 — Source
Reassessing the Health Star Rating: New study highlights need for ultra-processed food adjustments
In a recent study published in Nutrition & Dietetics, researchers reassess the Australian and New Zealand Health Star Rating (HSR) given the increasing prevalence of ultra-processed foods.
August 21st, 2024 — Source
Switching to a planet-friendly diet could slash global emissions by 17%
In a recent study published in Nature Climate Change, researchers investigate the global distribution of dietary greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across 139 countries using household expenditure data. The predict that adopting the EAT-Lancet planetary health diet could reduce global dietary emissions by 17%, with a significant proportion of this reduction coming from decreased red meat consumption.
August 21st, 2024 — Source
Tea, coffee, and fruits found to be top contributors to polyphenol intake in study exploring GI inflammation in healthy adults
In a recent study published in The Journal of Nutrition, a group of researchers estimated dietary polyphenol intake in healthy adults and investigated its associations with gastrointestinal (GI) and systemic inflammation markers.
August 21st, 2024 — Source
The best protein powders for every fitness fanatic
Muscles are made in the kitchen.
August 21st, 2024 — Source
The role of the gut microbiota in multiple sclerosis: A scientometric analysis reveals key research trends
A recent study published in Frontiers in Immunology examines the relationship between gut microbiota (GM) and multiple sclerosis (MS).
August 21st, 2024 — Source
The role of the Mediterranean diet in cardiovascular disease prevention
In a recent study published in Nutrition & Dietetics, researchers performed an updated review of recent studies to evaluate the effectiveness of the Mediterranean Diet (MedDiet) in preventing cardiovascular disease (CVD).
August 21st, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — August 16th, 2024
Researchers establish what the neurodivergent community would like from research on disordered eating
New research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King's College London and Birkbeck, University of London, has worked with members of the neurodivergent community to establish what they would like to see prioritized in future research on disordered eating.
August 16th, 2024 — Source
Keep your gut healthy and avoid inflammatory disease, says gastroenterologist
A healthy gut helps lower your risk of developing inflammatory diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a chronic condition that causes inflammation in the digestive tract.
August 16th, 2024 — Source
Weight gain appears to have greater metabolic consequences in South Asian men
Gaining even a small amount of weight may lead to adverse metabolic responses in young South Asian men according to new research.
August 16th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — August 14th, 2024
6 Natural Sugar Alternatives You Probably Have in Your Pantry Right Now
Use these six natural sugar alternatives to help you monitor your refined sugar intake. The best part is that they are likely in your pantry already.
August 14th, 2024 — Source
A new class of beige fat cells that burn energy via 'futile cycles' could lead to better metabolic health
Fat cells come in three colors: white, brown, and beige. White fat cells store fat in our body as an energy reserve. We need these cells, but having too many creates health problems.
August 14th, 2024 — Source
Australian research links low magnesium levels to increased risk of chronic diseases
A new Australian study has identified why a diet rich in magnesium is so important for our health, reducing the risk of DNA damage and chronic degenerative disorders.
August 14th, 2024 — Source
Can magnesium supplements improve health?
Magnesium is a mineral that occurs naturally in many foods, such as nuts and seeds, beans and other legumes, whole grains, and leafy greens. We need adequate amounts of magnesium for healthy muscle, nerve, and cardiovascular system function. Most people get enough of it in their everyday diet.
August 14th, 2024 — Source
Chemokine receptor study identifies potential therapies to address sex-related weight gain and disease
A decline in estrogen during menopause causes changes in body fat distribution and associated cardiovascular and metabolic disease, but a new study identifies potential therapies that might one day reverse these unhealthy shifts.
August 14th, 2024 — Source
Florida's ban on lab-grown meat challenged as unconstitutional
Attorney: "Florida's law has nothing to do with protecting health and safety."
August 14th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — August 8th, 2024
Consuming foods with erythritol increases risk of cardiovascular events, study shows
New Cleveland Clinic research shows that consuming foods with erythritol, a popular artificial sweetener, increases risk of cardiovascular events such as heart attack and stroke. The findings, from a new intervention study in healthy volunteers, show erythritol made platelets (a type of blood cell) more active, which can raise the risk of blood clots. Sugar (glucose) did not have this effect.
August 8th, 2024 — Source
Decreased alcohol consumption in chronic heavy drinkers reduces incidence of cardiovascular diseases
A research team has demonstrated that reducing alcohol consumption in chronic heavy drinkers can significantly reduce the risk of major adverse cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events. Their research paper "Reduced Alcohol Consumption and Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events Among Individuals with Previously High Alcohol Consumption" was published in the JAMA Network Open.
August 8th, 2024 — Source
Eating disorder risks elevated among women with PCOS, analysis of data suggest
Women with the common reproductive and metabolic condition polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) face a greater risk of developing bulimia, binge eating disorder and disordered eating, according to new research published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.
August 8th, 2024 — Source
Ordinance replaced junk food in store checkouts: Study finds 83% of products in stores were in compliance 1 year later
Parents shopping with their children in Berkeley, California, can now breathe a sigh of relief when they get to the checkout lane. Likewise, Berkeley shoppers looking for an impulse snack purchase now have healthy options at the checkout.
August 8th, 2024 — Source
Study finds a new pathway connecting diet, genetics and body weight
A new biochemical pathway linked to diet and body weight hints at the possibility of a new class of anti-obesity drugs, Stanford Medicine researchers and their colleagues have found.
August 8th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — August 6th, 2024
Four tips to keeping your gut healthy and free of IBD
Almost 2.4 million Americans are thought to suffer from the pain and disability of inflammatory bowel disorder (IBD), a type of autoimmune illness that includes ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.
August 6th, 2024 — Source
Keto diet study shows increased LDL cholesterol, higher apolipoprotein B and reduced gut bacteria
A team of health and nutrition specialists at the University of Bath, working with colleagues from the University of Bristol, the Oxford University Hospital Trusts, Maastricht University, and the Teagasc Food Research Center, has found that people on a ketogenic diet may experience an increase in LDL cholesterol levels, higher apolipoprotein B levels and reductions in certain gut bacteria.
August 6th, 2024 — Source
Mouse model reveals colostrum's critical role in fighting undernutrition
During World Breastfeeding Week, a new international study, published in Microbiome, has revealed that the first drops of breast milk are crucial for healthy growth at birth and can help combat chronic undernutrition, which affects 200 million children and causes more than 3 million deaths annually worldwide.
August 6th, 2024 — Source
Rare metabolic disorder can cause liver inflammation
Millions of people worldwide suffer from liver inflammation (hepatitis), an acute or chronic disease with a variety of causes. Liver inflammation frequently occurs in connection with metabolic disorders, for example fatty liver disease. Lysomal acid lipase (LAL) deficiency is a rare metabolic disorder that also causes liver inflammation.
August 6th, 2024 — Source
Reduced folate intake enhances metabolic plasticity in aged mice
Folate fortification of staple foods has long been practiced in many countries, including the USA. However, little is known about its requirement for health at later phases of life. A recent study in Life Science Alliance explored this question in elderly mice.
August 6th, 2024 — Source
Who cut the plant-based cheese? Plonts did with microbes, and it's stinky
Among plant-based alternative proteins, plant-based cheese continues to have a function and taste problem.
August 6th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — August 3rd, 2024
Food and exercise can treat depression as well as a psychologist, our study found. And it's cheaper
Around 3.2 million Australians live with depression.
August 3rd, 2024 — Source
Semaglutide products being sold online without prescriptions
Semaglutide products are being sold online, with products likely unregistered or unlicensed, according to a research letter published online Aug. 2 in JAMA Network Open.
August 3rd, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — August 2nd, 2024
Best Healthy Meal Delivery Services of 2024, Tested and Reviewed
Healthy meals don't have to be complicated! With these healthy meal delivery services, they come to you all ready to eat
August 2nd, 2024 — Source
Popularity of Ozempic and Wegovy among privately insured patients may worsen disparities, suggests study
A USC study suggests that publicly insured individuals who are most likely to benefit from new drugs for diabetes and obesity are less likely to get them than those with private insurance.
August 2nd, 2024 — Source
Research reveals gut bacterium Megamonas tied to obesity risk
A study published in Cell Host & Microbe identifies a potential obesity-linked bacterium, Megamonas, from a large-scale cohort of obese individuals in China. The research suggests potential strategies for future obesity management by illustrating how the bacterium degrades intestinal myo-inositol, enhances lipid absorption, and contributes to obesity.
August 2nd, 2024 — Source
The Withings Body Comp are the smart scales that do it all
Get a complete health picture.
August 2nd, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — July 31st, 2024
From Waste to Taste: The Transformative Power of Fermented Foods
In this interview conducted at Pittcon 2024 in San Diego, Maria Marco discusses her research on the health benefits, safety, and waste reduction potential of fermented foods, and the microbial processes involved in their production.
July 31st, 2024 — Source
Older adults with diabetes faced elevated risk of depression during the COVID-19 pandemic
A recent study of more than 2,700 older Canadians reported older adults with diabetes faced a heightened risk of depression during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this cohort, almost 50% of those who had a pre-pandemic history of depression experienced depression during the pandemic.
July 31st, 2024 — Source or Source
Researchers warn of allergy risks from insect-based foods
James Cook University researchers say food derived from crickets and flies can cause allergic reactions in people with existing shellfish allergy—and this is not consistently picked up by currently available testing methods.
July 31st, 2024 — Source
Trying to limit calories? Skip the dip, researchers advise
Snacks provide, on average, about one-fourth of most people's daily calories. With nearly 1 in 3 adults in the United States overweight and more than 2 in 5 with obesity, according to the National Institutes of Health, researchers at the Penn State Sensory Evaluation Center are investigating how Americans can snack smarter.
July 31st, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — July 29th, 2024
A healthy diet with less sugar linked to younger biological age
Researchers at UC San Francisco have found a link between following a diet that is rich in vitamins and minerals, especially one without much added sugar, and having a younger biological age at the cellular level.
July 29th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — July 27th, 2024
Italian chicken and vegetable packet
If making this recipe on the grill, use heavy-duty aluminum foil and place the packet off to the side of the flame. Turn midway through the cooking time.
July 27th, 2024 — Source
Linguine with garbanzo beans and arugula
This recipe provides healthy, filling fiber from whole-grain pasta and garbanzo beans, also called chickpeas.
July 27th, 2024 — Source
Linguine with roasted butternut squash sauce
Pureed butternut squash makes for a creamy sauce that is low in calories. Plus butternut squash is an excellent source of vitamin A.
July 27th, 2024 — Source
Red, white and blue parfait
This red, white and blue parfait is perfect for a July 4th brunch. You can make the recipe plant-based by using agave or maple syrup and choosing vegan cream cheese and yogurt.
July 27th, 2024 — Source
Southwest stuffed zucchini
Zucchini has potassium, a key mineral that the body needs to work properly.
July 27th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — July 26th, 2024
Are your 'takeaway' coffees exceeding daily recommended levels for caffeine intake?
In a recent study published in Nutrients, researchers explored the caffeine content in various popular coffee servings to assess their safety regarding recommended daily intake limits.
July 26th, 2024 — Source
Drone food delivery is spreading across Australia. Research suggests people will eat more junk food as a result
Last week, a drone delivery company called Wing (owned by Google's parent company, Alphabet) started operating in Melbourne. Some 250,000 residents in parts of the city's eastern suburbs can now order food from cafes and restaurants via the DoorDash app and have it brought to them in minutes by a small aircraft.
July 26th, 2024 — Source
Navigating nutrition for heart health
Could a short diet questionnaire encourage patients to make better food choices and improve heart health? In the past, your health care team had to rely on lengthy surveys to better understand what you were eating.
July 26th, 2024 — Source
Plain ol' water is out, hydration supplements are in: But do they really work?
You see them crowding checkout counters at grocery stores—a rainbow of bubble-gum pink, lime green and blueberry packets, slender and upright, like a multicolored chorus line of dancers tempting an impulse purchase. At the gym, they're dissolved into enormous jugs of cherry-tinted water.
July 26th, 2024 — Source
Q&A: Something to chew on before you sink your teeth into those gummy vitamins
Whether in the grocery aisle, at the pharmacy, or at a dispensary, little gummy treats containing vitamins, supplements, or THC have become ubiquitous. But do the benefits of gummies (and closely-related chewies) outweigh the risks they can pose to oral health?
July 26th, 2024 — Source
Research shows 4 in 10 Australians in aged care are malnourished. What can be done about it?
In the next 40 years in Australia, it's predicted the number of Australians aged 65 and over will more than double, while the number of people aged 85 and over will more than triple.
July 26th, 2024 — Source
Toxic lead found in cinnamon product, FDA says
An additional cinnamon product sold in the United States has been found to contain high levels of lead, health officials are warning.
July 26th, 2024 — Source
Weight loss surgery found to reduce widespread pain among people of color, although disparities persist
Surgical weight loss reduces pain in Black and Hispanic patients, yielding the greatest benefit for pain reduction within the first three months after surgery and decreasing pain faster among Hispanic patients in the early phases of weight loss, finds a new study.
July 26th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — July 24th, 2024
Addressing food insecurity for poor South African households
Food insecurity is a feature of life for millions of South Africans. Food insecurity refers to a lack of regular access to enough safe and nutritious food for average growth and development and an active and healthy life. This may be due to unavailability of food or a lack of resources to buy it.
July 24th, 2024 — Source
Mediterranean diet may aid mental health in rheumatoid arthritis patients
Greater adherence to a Mediterranean diet is associated with lower odds of depression in individuals with rheumatoid arthritis, according to a study published online July 5 in the Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition.
July 24th, 2024 — Source
Study finds obese patients have more neutrophils than those who are not obese
Obesity is an epidemic within the United States, with more than 70% of the adult population being overweight or obese.
July 24th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — July 20th, 2024
Cheeky diet soft drink getting you through the work day? Here's what that may mean for your health
Many people are drinking less sugary soft drink than in the past. This is a great win for public health, given the recognized risks of diets high in sugar-sweetened drinks.
July 20th, 2024 — Source
UK teenagers get two-thirds of their calories from ultra-processed foods—new study
Humans have been processing food for thousands of years. While some processing can increase food's safety and shelf-life, consuming lots of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) is linked to health issues such as obesity, high blood pressure, heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
July 20th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — July 19th, 2024
Meta-analysis of randomized clinical trial data shows Mediterranean diet is good for children and teens
A team of medical researchers from Universidad de Las Americas, in Ecuador, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Navarra, Pamplona, in Spain and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, in the U.S., has found evidence suggesting that children and teenagers gain health benefits similar to that of adults from eating the Mediterranean diet.
July 19th, 2024 — Source
Study finds web-based cognitive behavioral therapy aids bulimia outcomes
A web-based, cognitive behavioral self-help intervention effectively cuts bulimia nervosa symptoms, according to a study published online July 3 in JAMA Network Open.
July 19th, 2024 — Source
When you eat may impact your overall health, nutrition experts say
Accumulating evidence on the effect of the time of eating in relation to our circadian rhythm and metabolism shows that when we eat may influence our overall health and well-being.
July 19th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — July 18th, 2024
Brain changes linked to obesity result in low sperm count, mouse study finds
Obesity is known to cause lower testosterone in men, impacting muscle mass and cognition, as well as reproductive function by diminishing sperm numbers and lowering libido. Just how obesity produces these changes, in addition to causing cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes, is not fully understood.
July 18th, 2024 — Source
Research highlights importance of dietary education to combat rising childhood obesity rates
In a recent study published in Nutrients, researchers aimed to investigate the artificial sweetener content of children's commonly consumed food products (syrups, juices, and soft drinks) and to ascertain their parents' knowledge about the declarations of these products.
July 18th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — July 9th, 2024
Diet and exercise for obese mothers could lower cardiovascular risk in children
Researchers from King's have identified evidence to suggest that lifestyle changes could offset the risk of some adult heart disorders that result from maternal obesity and changes in fetal heart development.
July 9th, 2024 — Source
Sister hormone of GLP-1 could lead to better weight-loss drugs
Much like the Cold War space race, the world's pharmaceutical giants are currently scrambling to produce the best weight-loss drug. They all want to be the first to explore the nooks and crannies of the body in order to be able to design the optimal drug. However, several pharmaceutical giants disagree on what the next step should be.
July 9th, 2024 — Source
Study: American diets got briefly healthier, more diverse during COVID-19 pandemic
American diets may have gotten healthier and more diverse in the months following the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study led by Penn State researchers.
July 9th, 2024 — Source
Tastes from our past can spark memories, trigger pain or boost well-being. How to embrace food nostalgia
Have you ever tried to bring back fond memories by eating or drinking something unique to that time and place?
July 9th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — July 5th, 2024
Biomarkers of food intake: The key to precision nutrition
The crucial role of nutrition in health necessitates the development of dietary assessment tools capable of accurately assessing causal relationships with various health-related consequences.
July 5th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — July 2nd, 2024
Basil butter and sun-dried tomato sauce
Use this basil butter tomato sauce for basting or serve over roasted chicken, veal or pork.
July 2nd, 2024 — Source
Can you drink your fruit and vegetables? How does juice compare to the whole food?
Do you struggle to eat your fruits and vegetables? You are not alone. Less than 5% of Australians eat the recommended servings of fresh produce each day (with 44% eating enough fruit but only 6% eating the recommended vegetables).
July 2nd, 2024 — Source
What you eat at age 40 could influence your quality of life at 70
We all want to age with grace, but a new study has found that fewer than one in 10 people were able to live free of disease and maintain good physical, cognitive and mental health to age 70 and beyond. The study suggests that sticking to a healthy diet in midlife could increase your chance of achieving healthy aging.
July 2nd, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — June 28th, 2024
Loss of salt and body fluid stimulates kidney regeneration in mice
A loss of salt and body fluid can stimulate kidney regeneration and repair in mice, according to a new study led by USC Stem Cell scientist Janos Peti-Peterdi and published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation.
June 28th, 2024 — Source
Researchers develop new and improved model to weigh the risks and benefits of fish consumption
A new model developed by researchers could help inform guidelines and improve evidence-based advice on the risks and benefits of fish consumption, especially during pregnancy.
June 28th, 2024 — Source
Two groups of neurons linked to feeling full identified—one for before-meal fullness and one for after-meal fullness
A team of biomedical researchers from the U.S. and the U.K. has identified two groups of neurons that take part in the process of feeling full—one before eating and one after. In their study, published in the journal Science, the group conducted experiments with mice to learn more about factors in the brain that lead to feelings of fullness after eating.
June 28th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — June 26th, 2024
Baked ziti with vegetables
Instead of spaghetti with meat sauce, try baked ziti, a tube-shaped pasta dish, loaded with fresh vegetables. Serve with mixed-grain bread and a side of sliced strawberries and bananas.
June 26th, 2024 — Source
Beef fajitas
Tortillas can be made with corn or wheat flour, or even a mix. Flour tortilla are usually made with refined white flour. Tortillas made from whole grains may be labeled whole-wheat. You can make this recipe gluten-free by using 100% corn tortillas.
June 26th, 2024 — Source
Chicken fajitas
This dish can be made meatless by replacing chicken with black beans, or other beans of your choice.
June 26th, 2024 — Source
New guidance available for peanut desensitization therapy in patients with peanut allergy
Based on focus groups with children and young people with peanut allergy, experts have published guidance for clinicians working in the UK's National Health Service (NHS) to help them safely and equitably implement Palforzia peanut oral immunotherapy. Their recommendations are published in Clinical & Experimental Allergy.
June 26th, 2024 — Source
New drug tirzepatide significantly improves sleep apnea and weight loss
In a recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, researchers investigated the effects of tirzepatide on adults with obesity and moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
June 26th, 2024 — Source
Novo Nordisk says weight-loss drug Wegovy approved in China
Novo Nordisk's flagship weight-loss drug Wegovy has been approved for use in China, the Danish pharmaceutical giant said.
June 26th, 2024 — Source
Spicy ground turkey tacos
Salt hides in taco seasonings, cheese, tortillas and condiments. In this recipe, lower salt by mixing your own spices, replacing red salsa with green salsa. Or better yet, make your own salsa with fresh ingredients.
June 26th, 2024 — Source
Tuna pasta salad
To make a complete and colorful meal, serve this tuna salad with a blend of cubed cantaloupe, red grapes and strawberry halves.
June 26th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — June 24th, 2024
Dietary sucrose modulates lithium's regulatory activity in Drosophila
A new research paper was published in Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 16, Issue 11, entitled, "Dietary sucrose determines the regulatory activity of lithium on gene expression and lifespan in Drosophila melanogaster."
June 24th, 2024 — Source
Myths about intermittent fasting debunked
In a new article, researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago debunk four common myths about the safety of intermittent fasting.
June 24th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — June 21st, 2024
Asparagus, tomato and red pepper French bread pizza
For a crispier pizza, bake on a pizza stone. A pizza stone is a heavy, round plate that acts like the brick bottoms of some restaurant pizza ovens. For best results, put the pizza stone on the lowest oven shelf.
June 21st, 2024 — Source
Baked salmon with Southeast Asian marinade
Salmon also works well on the grill or in oven. Be sure to leave enough time for the marinade to season the fish. Serve on couscous with steamed green beans on the side for a delicious meal.
June 21st, 2024 — Source
Can nuts boost weight loss and blood sugar control on a calorie-restricted diet?
In a recent review published in Nutrition Research Reviews, researchers compared the effects of energy-restricted (ER) dietary patterns with nuts or without on body composition, weight, and glycemic management.
June 21st, 2024 — Source
How a microbe and a prebiotic work together against food allergies
What causes food allergies to develop? There's compelling evidence that suggests imbalances of the gut microbiome could be to blame, creating inflammation of the intestinal tract and a gut environment that's prone to food allergies.
June 21st, 2024 — Source
Paleo diet: What is it and why is it so popular?
Is an eating plan modeled on prehistoric human diets right for modern humans?
June 21st, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — June 20th, 2024
Electrolytes can give the body a charge, but try not to overdo it
You might think electrolytes are some kind of lab-made superfuel for elite athletes and those who want to be like them.
June 20th, 2024 — Source
High-fat diet triggers anxiety in male rats through gut-brain axis disruption
A recent study published in Biological Research investigates the impact of a high-fat diet (HFD) on gut microbiome diversity and its subsequent effects on the expression of brainstem serotonergic genes associated with anxiety-related symptoms.
June 20th, 2024 — Source
Researchers discover how high-fiber foods make people feel fuller
In a study published in Science Translational Medicine, researchers at Imperial have found that a higher-fiber diet stimulates the release of a key appetite-reducing hormone, in the ileum, part of the small intestine.
June 20th, 2024 — Source
Raw milk health risks significantly outweigh any potential benefits—food scientists and nutritionists explain why
Despite an ongoing outbreak of bird flu in dairy cows, the popularity of raw milk has only risen. Advocates claim raw milk has superior health benefits over pasteurized milk. There is little evidence to support these claims, however, and the risk of serious illness is much greater.
June 20th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — June 17th, 2024
Research finds link between fatty foods and anxiety
When stressed out, many of us turn to junk food for solace. But new University of Colorado Boulder research suggests this strategy may backfire.
June 17th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — June 12th, 2024
More sickened after eating diamond Shruumz bars, Cones and Gummies
The number of people severely sickened after consuming mushroom edibles sold as Diamond Shruumz-brand Chocolate Bars, Cones or Gummies has risen, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said June 11.
June 12th, 2024 — Source
Research finds sugar tax may lower childhood asthma hospital admission rates by 20.9%
In a recent study published in Nature Communications, researchers evaluated the impact of the United Kingdom (UK) Soft Drinks Industry Levy (SDIL) on childhood asthma hospital admission rates in England.
June 12th, 2024 — Source
Scientists investigate association between omega-3s and symptoms of psychosis in early adulthood
A new study, the largest of its kind, published in Biological Psychiatry today, tracked the blood test results of over 3,500 participants for a span of 17 years to explore a possible link between diet and mental health
June 12th, 2024 — Source
The unregulated sale of Amanita muscaria mushrooms needs a public health response
Amanita muscaria mushrooms have significant pharmacological properties. They contain muscimol, which is psychotropic, and ibotenic acid, which is not psychotropic. However, both compounds are toxic and can be fatal at high doses.
June 12th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — June 10th, 2024
Hunter-gatherer diets weren't always heavy on meat: Morocco study reveals a plant-based diet
For decades, scientists have thought that pre-agricultural human groups ate a lot of animal protein. But analysis has always been hampered by a scarcity of well-preserved human remains from Pleistocene sites. So, in fact, little is known about the dietary practices of that time.
June 10th, 2024 — Source
Nanoparticles reprogram mouse immune systems to cope with allergens
Two doses of allergen-encapsulating nanoparticles delivered intravenously prevented anaphylaxis during a food allergy test in mice, according to a study led by University of Michigan researchers.
June 10th, 2024 — Source or Source
Health — Diet & Weight — June 8th, 2024
6 Natural Sugar Modifiers You Don"t Have to Feel Bad About Indulging In
Your summer desserts don"t have to be boring this year. These six natural sugar alternatives will let you monitor your refined sugar intake.
June 8th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — June 7th, 2024
A program funded by soda tax helps low-income residents buy fruits and vegetables
A slice of the nearly $29 million that Boulder collected during the first six and a half years of a voter-passed soda tax has provided low-income residents with extra money to buy fresh produce from local businesses.
June 7th, 2024 — Source
Fat molecule's inability to bond with shape-shifting protein in cell's powerhouse linked to inherited metabolic disease
By studying mutations in yeast and human cells, Johns Hopkins Medicine scientists say they have found that biochemical bonds between fats and proteins in the mitochondrion, the cell's powerhouse, play a crucial role in how our cells produce energy.
June 7th, 2024 — Source
Patented technology uses curcumin for potent inhibitory effects on the development of food allergy
Clinton Mathias, associate professor of nutritional sciences in the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources (CAHNR), has discovered a potential new treatment for allergic reactions.
June 7th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — June 6th, 2024
Overweight, obesity in adolescence and early adulthood linked to increased stroke risk in women
In an analysis of more than 50 years of health data, women who had overweight or obesity at age 14 or 31 were more likely to have an ischemic (clot-caused) stroke before age 55, according to research published today in Stroke, the peer-reviewed scientific journal of the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association.
June 6th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — May 31st, 2024
Always Wash These 12 Fruits and Vegetables Before Eating
There's a reason they call these foods the "Dirty Dozen."
May 31st, 2024 — Source
Scientists develop visual tool to help people group foods based on their levels of processing
Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC scientists studying ultra-processed foods have created a new tool for assessing the rewarding and reinforcing properties of foods that make up 58% of calories consumed in the United States. The foods have been linked to a wide range of negative health outcomes.
May 31st, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — May 30th, 2024
Snapping photos of our food could be good for us, study suggests
New Curtin University research reveals taking pictures of food isn't just content for our social media feeds, but could be the key to improving people's diets.
May 30th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — May 29th, 2024
Authorities urge proper cooking of wild game after 6 relatives fall ill from parasite in bear meat
The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reaffirmed the importance of properly cooking wild game after six people became sick from a parasite traced to undercooked bear meat that was served at a family reunion in South Dakota.
May 29th, 2024 — Source
Chocolate's tasty flavors might pose a health risk in other desserts
What makes chocolate taste and smell so delicious? Chemistry, of course. A variety of molecules work together to create that unmistakable aroma, but those same molecules might carry some unwanted health effects if there are too many around. According to research published in Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, while many of the compounds appeared in chocolate in low enough concentrations to be safe, higher amounts were found in some baked sweet treats.
May 29th, 2024 — Source
Fight against obesity goes far beyond individual struggle to change lifestyle, scientists say
Anti-obesity drugs such as Ozempic were the "breakthrough of the year" in 2023, according to the AAAS journal Science. Overweight and obesity rates are rising worldwide, with several Latin American countries in the forefront. Estimates for 2020 pointed to a global obesity rate of 14%, and experts predicted 24% by 2035, including both adults and children.
May 29th, 2024 — Source
Intermittent fasting shows promise in improving gut health, weight management
A new study by researchers from Arizona State University and their colleagues highlights a dietary strategy for significant health improvement and weight management.
May 29th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — May 28th, 2024
Binge-eating disorder not as transient as previously thought
Binge-eating disorder is the most prevalent eating disorder in the United States, but previous studies have presented conflicting views of the disorder's duration and the likelihood of relapse. A new five-year study led by investigators from McLean Hospital, a member of the Mass General Brigham health care system, showed that 61% and 45% of individuals still experienced binge-eating disorder 2.5 and 5 years after their initial diagnoses, respectively.
May 28th, 2024 — Source
Research highlights positive impact of yoga and mediterranean diet on elderly health
In a recent study published in Nutrients, researchers investigated the combined effects of yoga and the Mediterranean diet (MD) on various health outcomes in community-dwelling older adults.
May 28th, 2024 — Source
Researchers identify 'degrees of Kevin Bacon' gene in well-connected fruit flies
A team of researchers from the University of Toronto has identified a gene in fruit flies that regulates the types of connections between flies within their "social network."
May 28th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — May 27th, 2024
Eating more fruits and vegetables may lead to optimal sleep duration
Good health depends on a healthy diet and sufficient exercise and sleep. There are clear associations among these components; for example, good nutrition provides energy for exercise, and many people report that getting enough exercise is important to their ability to get enough sleep. So how might nutrition affect sleep?
May 27th, 2024 — Source
Study finds feeding infants peanut products protects against allergy into adolescence
Feeding children peanuts regularly from infancy to age five reduced the rate of peanut allergy in adolescence by 71%, even after many years when the children ate or avoided peanut as desired.
May 27th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — May 24th, 2024
Semaglutide significantly reduces risk of complications in patients with type 2 diabetes, study reveals
A pioneering study has demonstrated that semaglutide significantly reduces the risk of major kidney disease events, cardiovascular outcomes, and all-cause mortality in patients with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease. The landmark trial, presented at the 61st ERA Congress, will pave the way for new treatment strategies and offer hope to millions of patients globally.
May 24th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — May 23rd, 2024
Does intermittent fasting increase heart disease risk?
For years, people have used intermittent fasting to lose unwanted pounds, while others fast for religious reasons. The popular diet trend is generally safe, but some studies suggest that time-restricted eating could cause heart problems.
May 23rd, 2024 — Source or Watch Video
Wegovy could be treating more than obesity
A new analysis found that the profound benefits of Novo Nordisk's obesity drug Wegovy for people at risk of heart attacks or strokes don't depend on the number of the scale—cardiovascular health improves whether people lose a lot or even very little weight.
May 23rd, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — May 17th, 2024
A long-term ketogenic diet accumulates aged cells in normal tissues, new study shows
A strict "keto-friendly" diet popular for weight loss and diabetes, depending on both the diet and individual, might not be all that friendly.
May 17th, 2024 — Source
Study finds antioxidant dietary supplement may help counter systemic sclerosis
Autoimmune diseases occur when the body's immune system attacks healthy cells instead of protecting them. Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is one such autoimmune condition characterized by faulty circulatory and immune systems, leading to the occurrence of fibrosis (hardening and scarring of healthy tissue) of the skin and internal organs.
May 17th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — May 14th, 2024
Can eating or drinking caffeine before bed impact your health?
Before bed, we might think of eating a late-night snack or drinking something that may have an impact through the night. Roberta Anding, registered dietitian and assistant professor in the Baylor College of Medicine's Joseph Barnhart Department of Orthopedic Surgery, shares why it is important to be intentional about what you eat or drink late at night, specifically with caffeine, because it can impact your health.
May 14th, 2024 — Source
Seasoned rice mix
Keep this rice mix on hand for a quick and easy whole-grain side dish.
May 14th, 2024 — Source
Social media channels could be harnessed to provide information about obesity to young people
There is an urgent need to harness the potential of TikTok and other social media channels to provide scientific information about obesity to young people in engaging and accessible way, the European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Venice, Italy (12-15 May) will hear.
May 14th, 2024 — Source
Study reveals the dietary practices of the agropastoral communities of the northeast Iberian Peninsula
This study shows that the mixed diet of the agropastoral groups of this period, which covers from the Middle Neolithic to the Middle Bronze Age, was made up of cereals with regular intake of meat or dairy products, though each group had its own dietary specialization.
May 14th, 2024 — Source
Sustainable weight loss with personalized semaglutide dosing
New research being presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Venice, Italy (12-15 May) has explored the benefits of giving personalized doses of semaglutide to patients taking part in a weight loss programme and tapering them off the medication when they reach their target weight. The study is by researchers at Embla, a digital weight loss clinic based in both Copenhagen, Denmark and London, UK, led by Dr Henrik Gudbergsen, the lead researcher and Embla's Chief Medical Officer.
May 14th, 2024 — Source
Through tradition and trade, tribe in rural Kansas works to reclaim its food sovereignty
For those who live on the Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska's reservation in the rural northeast corner of Kansas, access to healthy food can be a challenge, to put it mildly.
May 14th, 2024 — Source
Understanding body dysmorphia through WhatsApp profiles of individuals with obesity
New research being presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Venice, Italy (12-15 May) has found that many people who are living with obesity conceal their body in their WhatsApp profile pictures.
May 14th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — May 13th, 2024
Asking adults with obesity about their weight during childhood could help determine their mortality risk
Being asked whether you considered yourself a normal weight, plumper or thinner as a child when attending a doctor's appointment as an adult might appear like a very strange question to ask, but new research presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity in Venice, Italy (12--15 May) suggests that such questions can help identify increased mortality risk in adults living with obesity. The study is by Dr. William Johnson, an epidemiology expert based at Loughborough University, UK, and colleagues.
May 13th, 2024 — Source
Energy drinks can lead to serious heart issues in kids and teens, health experts say
Hennessy Sepulveda thought she was going to die.
May 13th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — May 10th, 2024
A Possibly Deadly Software Bug In Tandem Diabetes Care App
As our world is being taken over by smart devices the possibility of a software bug or virus causing the loss of life quickly grows. While losing control of your identity, money or data thanks to a hack is certainly horrifying, it doesn't compare to the horrific results of a hack targeting something you rely on to survive. The iOS app from Tandem Diabetes Care which controls implanted insulin pumps is sadly an example of this possibility.
May 8th, 2024 — Source
How you can make cold-brew coffee in under 3 minutes using ultrasound
A "sonication" time between 1 and 3 minutes is ideal to get the perfect cold brew.
May 8th, 2024 — Source
One in 8 US adults have now used meds like Ozempic, finds poll
About 1 in 8 U.S. adults (12%) have tried a weight-loss drug like Wegovy, Ozempic, Zepbound or Mounjaro, a new KFF Health Tracking Poll says.
May 8th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — May 8th, 2024
Beyond weight loss: Bariatric surgery may reduce cancer risk
When you think about obesity, you may not connect it to cancer. However, researchers long have suspected a link between certain cancers and weight. Among those are endometrial, ovarian, colon, liver, pancreatic and postmenopausal breast cancers, which together contribute to 15 to 20% of all cancer deaths in the U.S.
May 8th, 2024 — Source
Crispy baked chicken legs
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May 8th, 2024 — Source
Easy nacho skillet dinner
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May 8th, 2024 — Source
High salt consumption linked to 40% higher stomach cancer risk
In Asian countries, where high-salt foods are popular, the link between high salt consumption and stomach cancer has already been proven. A long-term study by MedUni Vienna has now shown for the first time that this risk is also reflected in the cancer statistics in Europe. As the analysis recently published in the specialist journal "Gastric Cancer" shows, people who frequently add salt to their food are around 40 per cent more likely to develop stomach cancer than those who do not use the salt shaker at the table.
May 8th, 2024 — Source
Personalized nutrition more effective than general diet advice, study finds
Personalized nutrition approaches can improve several key health metrics, including lower weight, lower cholesterol, better mood, improved gut health, lower heart disease risk, and better metabolic health.
May 8th, 2024 — Source
Study suggests daily consumption of olive oil reduces chances of developing dementia
A team of nutritionists and medical researchers at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health has found evidence that daily consumption of olive oil may reduce the chances of developing dementia.
May 8th, 2024 — Source
Yes, adults can develop food allergies—here are four types you need to know about
If you didn't have food allergies as a child, is it possible to develop them as an adult? The short answer is yes. But the reasons why are much more complicated.
May 8th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — May 7th, 2024
Barley risotto with asparagus
This hearty risotto is best with seasonable vegetables. Try summer squash, butternut squash, carrots or peppers. If you don't have wine, you can use more broth or water.
May 7th, 2024 — Source
Black bean quesadillas
If you like, add grilled chicken, shrimp or other lean meats to this recipe.
May 7th, 2024 — Source
Carne asada
Maggi seasoning sauce is a dark, vegetable-based sauce similar to soy sauce. It's often used in soups and sauces.
May 7th, 2024 — Source
Creamy butternut squash soup
Roasting the squash for this soup gives the best flavor, but you can boil squash if you're in a hurry.
May 7th, 2024 — Source
Hormel recalls Planters peanuts and mixed nuts due to possible contamination with deadly listeria
Hormel Foods' recall of two Planters peanut and mixed nuts products at two retailers in five states due to possible contamination with potentially deadly listeria doesn't surprise Northeastern University food policy expert Darin Detwiler.
May 7th, 2024 — Source
Q&A: Going plant-based: Exploring the myths, health benefits
More and more of my friends are following the plant-based diet trend. Is that the same as going vegan? Is it healthy for you? What can I actually eat?
May 7th, 2024 — Source
Scientists cook pancakes, Brussels sprouts and stir fry to detect an oxidant indoors for the first time
A feast cooked up by UBC researchers has revealed singlet oxygen indoors for the first time. The work is published in the journal Environmental Science: Atmospheres.
May 7th, 2024 — Source
Study shows that high Mediterranean dietary adherence lowers systemic inflammation in elders
In a recent study published in Nutrients, researchers investigated the relationship between high Mediterranean dietary pattern (MDP) adherence and decreased low-grade systemic inflammation (LGSI) in Brazil. They also examined which Mediterranean diet components contributed to the relationships.
May 7th, 2024 — Source
The pros and cons of daily caffeine intake
Whether it's brewing a cup of coffee at home, ordering a specialty $6 latte from a local coffee shop or cracking open a Red Bull on the way to the gym, the consensus is clear: The prevalence of the caffeinated beverage industry continues to grow. According to the National Coffee Association's Coffee Impact Report, the coffee industry employed 2.2 million people and generated more than $100 billion in wages in 2022.
May 7th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — May 3rd, 2024
A common type of fiber may trigger bowel inflammation
Inulin, a type of fiber found in certain plant-based foods and fiber supplements, causes inflammation in the gut and exacerbates inflammatory bowel disease in a preclinical model, according to a new study by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators. The surprising findings could pave the way for therapeutic diets that may help ease symptoms and promote gut health.
May 3rd, 2024 — Source
Dietary changes may treat pulmonary hypertension
Researchers show restricting two amino acids halts disease progression in rodent models
May 3rd, 2024 — Source
New study shows NHS digital weight management program is effective at achieving clinically meaningful weight loss
The success of a national weight management program has been highlighted in a study in the journal Obesity. The 12-week NHS Digital Weight Management Program gives diet, exercise and lifestyle advice via a phone app or online, to patients referred by their GP with a high BMI plus hypertension, diabetes or both.
May 3rd, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — May 1st, 2024
For parents of kids with food allergies, social media can bring support—and stress
Having a child with food allergies isn't easy to manage, and now new research shows that most of these parents turn to social media for medical advice.
May 1st, 2024 — Source
Good carbs for optimal health
Do you push away the breadbasket or opt out of any meal that includes macaroni? If so, chances are you are one of the millions of people watching your carbs, or carbohydrates.
May 1st, 2024 — Source
Sourdough under the microscope reveals microbes cultivated over generations
Sourdough is the oldest kind of leavened bread in recorded history, and people have been eating it for thousands of years. The components of creating a sourdough starter are very simple—flour and water. Mixing them produces a live culture where yeast and bacteria ferment the sugars in flour, making byproducts that give sourdough its characteristic taste and smell.
May 1st, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — April 30th, 2024
Cranberry extracts could boost microbiota and counter cardiometabolic diseases
Cranberry extracts appear to improve intestinal microbiota and help prevent chronic diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. A recent study by Université Laval and the Institute of Nutrition and Functional Foods (INAF) reported beneficial effects after only four days of use.
April 30th, 2024 — Source
New drug candidate reverses obesity in mice
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet may have found a new way to treat obesity and related disorders by targeting the cells' mitochondria. A study published in Nature Metabolism shows that a specific class of drugs that block mitochondrial function can reverse diet-induced obesity, fatty liver and diabetes in mice.
April 30th, 2024 — Source
New regulator of eating behavior identified
The rapidly escalating prevalence of overweight and obesity poses a significant medical challenge worldwide. In addition to people's changing lifestyles, genetic factors also play a key role in the development of obesity.
April 30th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — April 29th, 2024
Scientists have found brown fat's 'off-switch'
Researchers from the University of Southern Denmark, the Novo Nordisk Center for Adipocyte Signaling (SDU), the University of Bonn and the University Hospital Bonn (UKB) have found a protein that is responsible for turning off brown fat activity. This new discovery could lead to a promising strategy for safely activating brown fat and tackling obesity and related health problems.
April 29th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — April 27th, 2024
Pasteurized milk 'safe' from bird flu: US officials
Milk sold in US stores is "safe" from the bird flu because pasteurization effectively kills the disease, American health authorities said Friday, following spread of the infection among herds of cows.
April 27th, 2024 — Source
Research shows 'profound' link between dietary choices and brain health
A recent study published in Nature Mental Health shows that a healthy, balanced diet is linked to superior brain health, cognitive function and mental well-being. The study, involving researchers at the University of Warwick, sheds light on how our food preferences not only influence physical health but also significantly impact brain health.
April 27th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — April 26th, 2024
Exploring the potential of ketogenic diets in managing epilepsy
In a recent review published in Nutrients, researchers investigated the mechanisms of action, efficacy, and side effects of ketogenic diet (KD) variations in epileptic patients.
April 26th, 2024 — Source
Intriguing food reflex discovered with a smartphone
Psychologist Hilmar Zech found that overweight people are actually more attracted to food pictures after eating than before. He did so using an old research method that he revamped for use on smartphones. Zech will defend his Ph.D. on 30 April.
April 26th, 2024 — Source
The best smart scale for your fitness journey
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April 26th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — April 24th, 2024
Statistical analysis highlights the benefits of Mediterranean Diet on emotional well-being
In a recent study published in Nutrients, a group of researchers investigated the relationship between adherence to the Mediterranean Diet (MD), subjective well-being (SWB), and various socioeconomic factors among adults in Greece and Cyprus.
April 24th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — April 22nd, 2024
Abdominal obesity might predict risk of fecal incontinence
Fecal incontinence (FI), or involuntary loss of bowel control, significantly impacts quality of life and mental health for millions of adults in the U.S. Obesity is thought to affect bowel function, but the relationship between its standardized measure, body mass index (BMI), and FI remains unclear. Examining better markers of obesity that include body composition and fat distribution, rather than BMI alone, could help clarify the effect of obesity on FI.
April 22th, 2024 — Source
Belgian whose body brews alcohol beats drink-driving rap
A Belgian man with a very rare metabolic condition that causes his body to produce alcohol had a drink-driving charge against him dismissed in court on Monday.
April 22th, 2024 — Source
Experimental model elucidates willful starvation in anorexia nervosa
A new study led by investigators at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) suggests that female mice that are prone to anxiety may prefer and actively seek out a starvation-like state in response to repeated exposure to stress. The findings, published in the journal Neuron, may provide a useful experimental model for investigating the neural mechanisms underlying anorexia nervosa—particularly its onset.
April 22th, 2024 — Source
People with irritable bowel syndrome may experience disordered eating due to condition
New Swinburne-led research has revealed that a third of people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) may suffer from symptoms of disordered eating and orthorexia—an obsession with healthy eating.
April 22th, 2024 — Source
Public health efforts urged to reduce sodium in packaged foods
In a recent review article published in Nutrients, researchers explored the dual role of sodium in water balance regulation and food formulation, noting its significant association with mortality due to excessive intake.
April 22th, 2024 — Source
Taxing unhealthy food helps cut obesity, says global study
Mexico is leading the way in implementing taxes on unhealthy food options, successfully helping to tackle obesity and related health issues.
April 22th, 2024 — Source
Ways you can filter out harmful PFAS from drinking water at home
Chemists invented PFAS in the 1930s to make life easier: Nonstick pans, waterproof clothing, grease-resistant food packaging and stain-resistant carpet were all made possible by PFAS. But in recent years, the growing number of health risks found to be connected to these chemicals has become increasingly alarming.
April 22th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — April 19th, 2024
Animal study suggests early Western diet exposure linked to lasting memory issues
In a recent study published in the journal Brain, Behavior, and Immunity, researchers developed an initial-life Western diet (WD) murine model associated with long-term hippocampal (HPC) dysfunction to examine the neurobiological processes underlying these effects.
April 19th, 2024 — Source
Dietary treatment found to be more effective than medicines in irritable bowel syndrome
A study conducted at the University of Gothenburg found that with dietary adjustments, more than 7 out of 10 irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) patients had significantly reduced symptoms, compared with medications. The work is published in The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology journal.
April 19th, 2024 — Source
Deeper dive into the gut microbiome shows changes linked to body weight
Cedars-Sinai investigators have identified significant variations in the microbes of the small bowel (small intestine) are strongly associated with various body weights, from a normal body mass index, or BMI, to having obesity.
April 19th, 2024 — Source
Good news: Midlife health is about more than a waist measurement. Here's why
You're not in your 20s or 30s anymore and you know regular health checks are important. So you go to your GP. During the appointment they measure your waist. They might also check your weight. Looking concerned, they recommend some lifestyle changes.
April 19th, 2024 — Source
H5N1 strain of bird flu found in milk: WHO
The H5N1 bird flu virus strain has been detected in very high concentrations in raw milk from infected animals, the WHO said Friday, though how long the virus can survive in milk is unknown.
April 19th, 2024 — Source
Study finds calories may be more important than meal timing when it comes to weight loss
A randomized controlled trial comprised of adults with obesity and prediabetes found that both time-restricted eating and a usual eating pattern resulted in weight loss when calories were held constant in both groups. It did not seem to matter whether participants consumed most of their calories early in the day or in the evening, suggesting that overall calories may be more important than meal timing when it comes to weight loss.
April 19th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — April 17th, 2024
Arkansas led the nation in measuring obesity in kids: Did it help?
Sixth-grade boys were lining up to be measured in the Mann Arts and Science Magnet Middle School library. As they took off their shoes and emptied their pockets, they joked about being the tallest.
April 17th, 2024 — Source
DASH diet may lower the risk of cardiovascular disease in breast cancer survivors
A new paper in JNCI Cancer Spectrum, published by Oxford University Press, finds that following a healthy diet lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease in breast cancer survivors.
April 17th, 2024 — Source
Eli Lilly and Company's Tirzepatide GLP-1 Weight Loss Drug Is Now Poised To Shrink the Market for Breathing Machines
What if a single pharmaceutical intervention regime could not only sustainably shrink your waistline but also cure your Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)? This seems too good to be true. Yet, Eli Lilly and Company's (NYSE: LLY) Tirzepatide GLP-1 drug seems to have achieved just that.
April 17th, 2024 — Source
Fermented foods sustain both microbiomes and cultural heritage
Many people around the world make and eat fermented foods. Millions in Korea alone make kimchi. The cultural heritage of these picklers shape not only what they eat every time they crack open a jar but also something much, much smaller: their microbiomes.
April 17th, 2024 — Source
International sample of adolescents shows many experience weight-related bullying online, especially social media users
From a survey of about 12,000 adolescents from Australia, Canada, Chile, Mexico, the US, and the UK, about 17% of respondents reported experiencing weight-related bullying online, especially users of Twitter and Twitch, according to a study published April 17, 2023 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Kyle Ganson from University of Toronto, Canada, and colleagues.
April 17th, 2024 — Source
New genetic insights: Sugary beverages linked to higher risk of atrial fibrillation
In a recent study published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, researchers used Mendelian randomization (MR) to explore the associations between the intake of pure fruit juices (PFJ) and sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) with cardiovascular disease (CVD).
April 17th, 2024 — Source
New study seeks to improve nutritional guidance for cognitive health
The interplay between the food we eat and our overall cognitive performance is a topic of increasing interest to people throughout the world. And while some studies have reported benefits of healthy diet patterns on cognitive performance, the results of these individual studies remain inconsistent.
April 17th, 2024 — Source
Researchers find evidence a natural juice can help gut health
A team of researchers at the University of Missouri is uncovering how the juice from red cabbage, long used in traditional medicine, can alleviate inflammation-associated digestive health conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in mice, offering hope to the estimated 3 million Americans who suffer from IBD, including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
April 17th, 2024 — Source
Mouse study shows how a father's diet can shape the health of his offspring
A study of mice suggests a father's diet may shape the anxiety of his sons and the metabolic health of his daughters before they are even conceived.
April 17th, 2024 — Source
On-demand nutrient production system for long-duration space missions
When astronauts embark on long space missions, they'll need to grow their own food because pre-packaged meals from Earth lose their nutritional value over time. The BioNutrients project at Ames Research Center's Space Biosciences Division has solved this problem by using genetic engineering to create microbially-based food that can produce nutrients and compounds, such as medicines, with minimal resources.
April 17th, 2024 — Source
New research shows urgency to act on Nigeria's trans fat elimination policy
Significantly reducing trans fat levels in the Nigerian food supply could prevent approximately 10,000 heart disease deaths and save $90 million US (12 billion Naira, ₦) in health care costs over a decade. The new findings by The George Institute for Global Health on the health and economic benefits of enacting the country's trans fat elimination policy appear in BMJ Global Health.
April 17th, 2024 — Source
Report: England has more food banks inside schools than regular food banks nationwide
Research shows schools have increasingly stepped in as a fourth emergency service and are now the biggest source of charitable food and household aid for families struggling with the cost-of-living crisis.
April 17th, 2024 — Source
Weight-loss drug Zepbound eases sleep apnea in company trials
Zepbound, one of the wildly popular weight-loss drugs that millions of Americans now take, eased sleep apnea in obese adults in two company trials, drug maker Eli Lilly announced Wednesday.
April 17th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — April 15th, 2024
Microplastics make their way from the gut to other organs, researchers find
It's happening every day. From our water, our food and even the air we breathe, tiny plastic particles are finding their way into many parts of our body.
April 15th, 2024 — Source
More than Mediterranean: Exploring and acknowledging the benefits of diverse cultural and nutritional heritages
In a recent article published in Advances in Nutrition, researchers explored how traditional diets followed by African, Asian, and Latin American communities are associated with diet quality and health markers.
April 15th, 2024 — Source
Researchers investigate the dietary impacts of dairy within the Japanese population
A recent study by Tohoku University researchers has shed light on the association between dairy product consumption and odd-number carbon chain fatty acids (odd-FA) within the Japanese population, a correlation previously confirmed in Europe and Oceania but understudied in Asian countries.
April 15th, 2024 — Source
Why weight stigma is more than just being mean to overweight people
People may think weight stigma only manifests as rude comments, is harmless or can even do some good.
April 15th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — April 12th, 2024
Brain Boosters: 12 Memory-Enhancing Foods for Your Cognitive Health
These foods will help you maintain a healthy brain and may even prevent conditions like dementia.
April 12th, 2024 — Source
Choosing sugary drinks over fruit juice for toddlers linked to risk of adult obesity
Consuming sugar-sweetened drinks in the first few years of childhood can be linked to poor diet patterns that increase the risk of obesity in later life, according to a new study by the School of Psychology at Swansea University.
April 12th, 2024 — Source
Emulsifiers Make Food Appetizing yet Bring Health Dangers
Creamy, thick, and velvety: Without emulsifiers, your favorite ice cream or muffin might not taste the same. Yet research warns that there is a darker side to these substances, from polysorbate-80 to carrageenan. Evidence links emulsifiers with upset gut microbiome, inflammation, and several conditions, from heart attacks to breast cancer.
April 12th, 2024 — Source
No, beetroot isn't vegetable Viagra. But here's what else it can do
Beetroot has been in the news for all the wrong reasons. Supply issues in recent months have seen a shortage of tinned beetroot on Australian supermarket shelves. At one point, a tin was reportedly selling on eBay for more than A$65.
April 12th, 2024 — Source
PFAS exposure from high-seafood diets may be underestimated, finds study
A Dartmouth-led study suggests that people who frequently consume seafood may face an increased risk of exposure to PFAS, the family of ubiquitous and resilient human-made toxins known as "forever chemicals."
April 12th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — April 11th, 2024
Arkansas Led the Nation in Measuring Obesity in Kids. Did It Help?
Sixth-grade boys were lining up to be measured in the Mann Arts and Science Magnet Middle School library. As they took off their shoes and emptied their pockets, they joked about being the tallest.
April 11th, 2024 — Source
Parents tending backyard poultry can pass along dangerous salmonella to infants
A days-old newborn in Oregon was sickened with salmonella that may have been transmitted from parents who tended infected poultry located 150 miles away, a new report finds. The work is published in the journal MMWR. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
April 11th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — April 10th, 2024
Analysis finds mixed diets balance nutrition and reduce carbon footprints
A new study led by researchers at the University of Tokyo explores this issue following a more nuanced dish-level approach. What we eat can impact our health as well as the environment. Many studies have looked at the impacts of diets in very general terms focused at the level of food groups. The research is published in the journal Science Advances.
April 10th, 2024 — Source
Drinking apple cider vinegar may help with weight loss but its health benefits are overstated
Each morning at breakfast, my partner gives me orange juice that tastes more sour than expected. One day, she explained that she adds apple cider vinegar to improve my health.
April 10th, 2024 — Source
Ultra-processed foods found to pose risk for respiratory diseases
New research by SAHMRI and the University of Adelaide has shown a diet high in ultra-processed foods (UPF) significantly increases the risk of death from chronic respiratory diseases.
April 10th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — April 6th, 2024
Waist-to-height ratio bests BMI for predicting fat mass in children
Waist circumference-to-height ratio (WHtR) is an inexpensive alternative to body mass index (BMI) for predicting fat mass (FM) in pediatric patients, according to a study published online March 5 in Pediatric Research.
April 6th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — April 4th, 2024
BMI influences efficacy of nerve-stimulation treatment for sleep apnea, study finds
A nerve-stimulation treatment for obstructive sleep apnea that originally was approved only for people with body mass indexes (BMIs) in the healthy range recently was extended to patients with BMIs up to 40, a weight range generally described as severely obese. A healthy BMI ranges from 18.5 to 24.9.
April 4th, 2024 — Source
From gut to mind: Exploring prebiotics and probiotics as dual fighters against depression and obesity NewsGuard 100/100 Score
Depression is among the most prevalent and potentially serious mental health disorders, accounting for up to 800,000 suicides a year. The risk factors for depression have, therefore, undergone much exploration.
April 4th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — April 2nd, 2024
Bariatric arterial embolization safe, effective in patients with severe obesity
Bariatric arterial embolization (BAE) is feasible, effective, and well tolerated among patients with severe obesity, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the Society of Interventional Radiology, held from March 23 to 28 in Salt Lake City.
April 2nd, 2024 — Source
Can sugar-free biscuits cut appetite in overweight adults? New study explores
In a recent study published in EBioMedicine, a team of scientists evaluated the changes in endocrine responses and appetite associated with acute and repeated exposures to sweeteners and sweetness enhancers such as Stevia and Neotame and compared it to that of sucrose in an overweight or obese adult study population.
April 2nd, 2024 — Source
Combining food taxes and subsidies can lead to healthier grocery purchases for low-income households
A new study that models the combined effects of a sugar-based tax on beverages and targeted subsidies for minimally processed foods and drinks has found that under these policies, low-income consumers would purchase fewer sugar-sweetened beverages and more fruits, vegetables, and healthier drinks, particularly in households without children.
April 2nd, 2024 — Source
Considering taking a weight-loss drug like Ozempic? Here are some potential risks and benefits
After weight-loss drugs like Ozempic exploded onto the market, celebrities and social media influencers were quick to spruik their benefits, leading to their rapid rise in use. In the last three months of 2022, clinicians in the United States alone wrote more than nine million prescriptions for these drugs.
April 2nd, 2024 — Source
Lower-Income Americans at Higher Risk of Death From Excess Salt
Eating food with high amounts of salt has long been linked to a greater risk of high blood pressure and heart disease. But much of the research on salt's effects have been with middle- and upper-income populations.
April 2nd, 2024 — Source
Majority of people with heart disease consume too much sodium, research finds
Individuals with heart disease stand to gain the most from a low-sodium diet but, on average, consume over twice the recommended daily sodium intake, according to a study being presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session.
April 2nd, 2024 — Source
Study finds elevated sodium consumption in heart disease patients
Individuals with heart disease stand to gain the most from a low-sodium diet but, on average, consume over twice the recommended daily sodium intake, according to a study being presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session.
April 2nd, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — March 29th, 2024
Acidophilus
Acidophilus, also called Lactobacillus acidophilus, is a bacterium found in the mouth, intestine and vagina. It's used as a probiotic. Probiotics are live microorganisms meant to keep or improve the good bacteria in the body. Each type of probiotic supplement, and each strain of each type, works in different ways.
March 29th, 2024 — Source
How might fiber lower diabetes risk? Your gut could hold the clues
Eating more dietary fiber may help prevent type 2 diabetes by promoting beneficial gut bacteria and substances produced during metabolism, according to new research in Hispanic adults.
March 29th, 2024 — Source
How WW, Noom Say They're Filling Obesity Medicine Gaps
It could be a case of: if you can't beat 'em, join 'em. Commercial weight loss companies like WeightWatchers, Noom, and Calibrate, which were around before the explosion in popularity of some weight loss medications, now offer them to their members.
March 29th, 2024 — Source
Researchers discover skin biomarkers in infants that predict early development of food allergies
Food allergies occur often in childhood and can be severe or even fatal. Researchers at National Jewish Health are working to develop a program to prevent food allergies and have now identified early predictors of the condition.
March 29th, 2024 — Source
Study examines meat consumption's impact on mortality risk in the frail
Frailty, a clinical syndrome affecting almost 10% of the elderly, undermines their ability to handle stress.
March 29th, 2024 — Source
Study reveals obesity's link to increased risk of multiple sclerosis and ischemic stroke NewsGuard 100/100 Score
In a recent study published in Scientific Reports, researchers from China used Mendelian randomization (MR) to assess the genetic relationship between body mass index (BMI) and multiple neurological diseases.
March 29th, 2024 — Source
Up to 30 percent of CVD mortality attributable to excess salt intake
Excess sodium intake is associated with 10 to 30 percent of cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality, according to a study published online March 26 in JAMA Network Open.
March 29th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — March 28th, 2024
Best BBQ Sauces for 2024
Treat your friends and neighbors at your next barbecue with one of these sauces.
March 28th, 2024 — Source
Chick-fil-A is putting antibiotics back in its chicken: What that means for consumers
Since 2014, Chick-fil-A has promised its chicken would be antibiotic-free, but this spring the popular fast food chain will start serving chicken that may contain antibiotics.
March 28th, 2024 — Source
Hazardous mold contaminates many food staples: What you should know about mycotoxins
Mycotoxins are substances produced by mold that poison food. They are harmful to humans and animals when consumed. According to the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO), about 25% of the world's agricultural harvests are contaminated by mycotoxins.
March 28th, 2024 — Source
More Women Are Drinking Themselves Sick. The Biden Administration Is Concerned.
When Karla Adkins looked in the rearview mirror of her car one morning nearly 10 years ago, she noticed the whites of her eyes had turned yellow.
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Study finds those with obesity genes need to exercise more for same results
A new study published on March 27 in the journal JAMA Network Open determines that those struggling with obesity genes will have to exercise more to have equivalent results as those who don't have obesity genes. Head below to learn more.
March 28th, 2024 — Source
Study shows obesity in childhood associated with more than double the risk of developing multiple sclerosis
New research to be presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity held in Venice, Italy (12--15 May), shows that having obesity in childhood is associated with more than double the risk of later developing multiple sclerosis. The study is by Professor Claude Marcus and Associate Professor Emilia Hagman, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden, and colleagues.
March 28th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — March 27th, 2024
Chocolate that brings joy to your gut health and your tastebuds
While many of us enjoy chocolate throughout the year, Easter is of course synonymous with its consumption in a range of forms; be it dark, milk, white, egg or bunny-shaped.
March 27th, 2024 — Source
Beneath the hype, weight loss drugs may drive big changes in public health
With Oprah's recent primetime special about weight loss, you could say that obesity drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro have reached the pinnacle of pop culture. But an important story about public health is developing as well: eliminate obesity, and you potentially eliminate diabetes, heart disease, stroke and cancer.
March 27th, 2024 — Source
Food matters: Healthy diets increase the economic and physical feasibility of 1.5°C target
A new study published in Science Advances finds that a more sustainable, flexitarian diet increases the feasibility of the Paris Agreement climate goals in different ways.
March 27th, 2024 — Source
Higher genetic risk of obesity means working out harder for same results, study shows
Persons with a higher genetic risk of obesity need to work out harder than those of moderate or low genetic risk to avoid becoming obese, according to a Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) paper published in JAMA Network Open.
March 27th, 2024 — Source
Incorporate More Protein Into Your Diet With These 7 Simple Strategies
Whether you're reaching for a fitness goal or just trying to stay on top of your wellness, you might need to add more protein to your meals.
March 27th, 2024 — Source
Is smoking linked to abdominal obesity?
Previously, Mendelian randomization (MR) studies have explored the causal relationship between smoking and abdominal obesity using a single genetic variant for smoking heaviness. Similarly, a recent Addiction study uses multiple genetic instruments to estimate the causal relationship between smoking and abdominal obesity.
March 27th, 2024 — Source
On nutrition: Eggs-tra nutrition
We've identified Easter with eggs for a very long time, according to historians.
March 27th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — March 25th, 2024
Confusing assistance requirements contribute to food insecurity among college students
Food insecurity among college students is associated with negative physical and mental health and lower academic performance and graduation rates. A recent research study in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior investigates why over half of college students eligible for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)—the nation's largest food assistance program—do not apply.
March 25th, 2024 — Source
Higher BMI variability linked to adverse cardiovascular disease events
Higher body mass index (BMI) variability is associated with adverse cardiovascular disease (CVD) events, according to a study published online March 21 in JAMA Network Open.
March 25th, 2024 — Source
Food prices will climb everywhere as temperatures rise due to climate change
Climate change, and specifically rising temperatures, may cause food prices to increase by 3.2% per year, according to a new study by researchers in Germany. As climate change continues to worsen, this price inflation will mean more and more people around the world don't have a varied and healthy diet, or simply don't have enough food.
March 25th, 2024 — Source
Overweight and obesity in 3- and 4-year-olds has decreased after the pandemic NewsGuard 100/100 Score
The prevalence of overweight and obesity in the group of 3- and 4-year-olds in Sweden has decreased after the pandemic. The increase during the pandemic thus appears to have been temporary. These are the findings of a study conducted at the University of Gothenburg and Uppsala University.
March 25th, 2024 — Source or Source
Study investigates the relationship between dietary inflammatory index and stroke risk in US adults NewsGuard 100/100 Score
A recent study in Scientific Reports indicates a positive correlation between elevated Dietary Inflammatory Index (DII) scores and increased parameters related to insulin resistance among American adult populations.
March 25th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — March 22nd, 2024
An avocado a day may improve overall diet quality, researchers report
Eating one avocado per day may improve overall diet quality. A recent study found that the participants who had an avocado per day significantly increased their adherence to dietary guidelines.
March 22nd, 2024 — Source or Source
Anker's Eufy P3 is a smart scale with great accuracy at a fair price
You get a lot with the P3 for under $100, including solid accuracy
March 22nd, 2024 — Source
Is active screening for tuberculosis among vulnerable populations cost-effective?
Early detection and prompt treatment of tuberculosis (TB) are the main pillars on the way to ending TB as they help prevent further transmission. Finding those at risk of developing infection, however, requires extra efforts, particularly in settings where TB incidence levels are generally low, i.e., when there are less than 10 TB cases per 100,000 population.
March 22nd, 2024 — Source
New genomic method offers diagnosis for patients with unexplained kidney failure
Scientists have identified a new method of analyzing genomic data in a major discovery that means patients with unexplained kidney failure are finally getting a diagnosis.
March 22nd, 2024 — Source
New brain discovery could help in the fight against obesity
One of the largest threats to human health is obesity, but now researchers from the University of Aberdeen Rowett Institute have made an important discovery in how the brain controls food intake.
March 22nd, 2024 — Source
No consistent pattern found in health responses to blueberry interventions, study shows
In a recent study published in Nutrients, researchers conducted a blueberry intervention using quartile divisions to define inter-individual responses in vascular and cognitive endpoints following a particular dietary intervention.
March 22nd, 2024 — Source
Q&A: How can we get more people to eat climate-smart?
In a new study, Patricia Eustachio Colombo and her colleagues have developed suggestions for healthy and climate-friendly dietary patterns. Now, it's just a matter of getting us to adopt them.
March 22nd, 2024 — Source
Researchers determine underlying mechanisms of inherited disorder that causes bone marrow failure
An international study led by researchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) has discovered an important biological cause of Fanconi anemia, a rare inherited disorder that almost universally leads to bone marrow failure. The researchers also confirmed that a readily available bile acid may help correct some of these biological issues and provide more options for potential treatment. The findings were recently published by Nature Communications.
March 22nd, 2024 — Source
Sweeteners and sweetness enhancers show promise for weight control
New research being presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Venice, Italy (12-15 May), suggests that replacing sugar-sweetened food and drinks with low/no energy sweetened products can help weight control for at least one year after rapid weight loss in adults, without increasing the risk of type 2 diabetes or cardiovascular disease.
March 22nd, 2024 — Source
Scientists close in on TB blood test that could detect millions of silent spreaders
Scientists have taken a major step towards developing a blood test that could identify millions of people who unknowingly spread tuberculosis.
March 22nd, 2024 — Source
The genomic architecture of inherited DNA variants
You have your mother's eyes and your father's smile, but genetics is much more than just what's on the surface. In a study that spans more than a decade, researchers at Baylor College of Medicine have looked at generations of families in a specific population to reveal the role newly inherited DNA variants play on recessive disease traits, and in the process, they have created a population specific database revealing unique DNA information unseen in larger cohorts.
March 22nd, 2024 — Source
UCLA researchers develop promising vaccine against deadly melioidosis bacterium NewsGuard 100/100 Score
In a mouse study, UCLA researchers tested a vaccine against the bacterium that causes melioidosis and found it was highly protective against the disease, which is endemic in many tropical areas, causing approximately 165,000 cases with 89,000 fatalities around the world each year.
March 22nd, 2024 — Source
Vitamin supplements versus a balanced diet? No contest
Global consumers spent more than $177 billion dollars on dietary supplements in 2023, with at least a quarter of that—roughly $45 billion or more—purchased by Americans, according to a study by Grand View Research, a U.S.-based research and marketing firm.
March 22nd, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — March 20th, 2024
Craving snacks after a meal? It might be food-seeking neurons, not an overactive appetite
Psychologists have discovered a circuit in the brain of mice that makes them crave food and seek it out, even when they are not hungry. When stimulated, this cluster of cells propels mice to forage vigorously and to prefer fatty and pleasurable foods like chocolate over healthier foods like carrots.
March 20th, 2024 — Source
Decoding caffeine: Benefits, risks and common myths from a medical toxicologist
In the bustling world of academia—where late nights and early mornings are often the norm—caffeine reigns supreme as an elixir of productivity.
March 20th, 2024 — Source
East Greenlanders have large amounts of environmental toxins in their bodies, and it has to do with what they eat
Every second, the Gulf Stream pushes more than 150 million cubic liters of warm water from the Caribbean Sea northwards. The warm water flows south of Iceland and into the North Sea, where it keeps the climate mild and wet in the surrounding countries.
March 20th, 2024 — Source
Fish fed to farmed salmon should be part of our diet, too, study suggests
The public is being encouraged to eat more wild fish, such as mackerel, anchovies and herring, which are often used within farmed salmon feeds. These oily fish contain essential nutrients including calcium, B12 and omega-3, but some are lost from our diets when we just eat the salmon filet.
March 20th, 2024 — Source
Incorporate More Protein Into Your Diet With These 7 Simple Strategies
Whether you're reaching for a fitness goal or just trying to stay on top of your wellness, you might need to add more protein to your meals.
March 20th, 2024 — Source
Garlic chicken without garlic? Critics think Amazon recipe book was cooked up by AI
Twitter tipster points to suspicious signs from author producing thousands of recipes
March 20th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — March 18th, 2024
8-hour time-restricted eating linked to a 91% higher risk of cardiovascular death
An analysis of over 20,000 U.S. adults found that people who limited their eating to less than 8 hours per day, a time-restricted eating plan, were more likely to die from cardiovascular disease compared to people who ate across 12-16 hours per day, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association's Epidemiology and Prevention│Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Scientific Sessions 2024, March 18- 21, in Chicago. The meeting offers the latest science on population-based health and wellness and implications for lifestyle
March 18th, 2024 — Source
Apple Cider Vinegar: Here's What to Know About Health Benefits, Proper Dosage and More
This timeless ingredient is probably already in your kitchen, but can it boost your wellness?
March 18th, 2024 — Source
Best smart scales with iPhone sync for Apple's Health app
Whether you're trying to lose a few pounds and track your weight for other purposes, smart scales that sync data to the iPhone can be a fun and useful way to keep an eye your status.
March 18th, 2024 — Source
Brewing kombucha in silicone bags makes for less alcohol, faster process
Using glucose instead of sucrose also results in less alcohol and less sour vinegar taste
March 18th, 2024 — Source
Could a probiotic for your house help to prevent asthma and keep illness at bay?
Homes have become 'too clean' and could benefit from the introduction of 'healthy germs' which introduce friendly bacteria to potentially stave off a host of childhood illnesses, including asthma, experts suggest.
March 18th, 2024 — Source
Efforts to limit fast food near homes need rethinking, researcher says
Amid an obesity epidemic in the United States, you may have heard of efforts to eliminate "food deserts," or areas with few healthy food options, and limit fast-food chains near where people live.
March 18th, 2024 — Source
Guide to herbs and spices
Herbs and spices can make a meal sing by boosting or blending flavors to create a taste experience.
March 18th, 2024 — Source
Industrial societies losing healthy gut microbes, finds study
important part of our daily diet. But what is fiber, and why is it healthy? Fiber is cellulose, the stringy stuff that plants are made of. Leaves, stems, roots, stalks, and tree trunks (wood) are made of cellulose. The purest form of cellulose is the long, white fibers of cotton. Dietary fiber comes from vegetables or whole grain products.
March 18th, 2024 — Source
Intermittent food intake activates a 'GPS gene' in liver cells, thus completing the development of the liver after birth
In mammals, the liver detects the body's energy demand at any given moment and mobilizes nutrient reserves to meet it. It is a vital function that is subdivided into multiple tasks: from releasing glucose into the blood when the hormone insulin alerts about a need for energy, to synthesizing essential fats or proteins. These tasks fall to the hepatic cells, the hepatocytes, which take care of one or the other depending on their spatial position in the liver.
March 18th, 2024 — Source
Kallistatin expression increases after weight loss, study reveals NewsGuard 100/100 Score
After weight loss, people with overweight and obesity express more of the protein Kallistatin in subcutaneous white adipose tissue. This was demonstrated by researchers from the DZD in a recent study. In addition, Kallistatin improves metabolism and could open up new therapeutic options for people with obesity and type 2 diabetes in future. The results have now been published in Molecular Metabolism.
March 18th, 2024 — Source or Source
Overeating and starving both damage the liver: Cavefish provide new insight into fatty liver disease
Fatty liver, which can lead to liver damage and disease, can occur from both overeating and starvation. Now, new research shows how naturally starvation-resistant cavefish, unlike other animals, are able to protect their liver and remain healthy. The findings have implications for understanding and potentially addressing liver conditions in humans.
March 18th, 2024 — Source
Overweight primary school girls more likely to seek doctor's help for musculoskeletal problems
Primary school girls between the ages of 4 and 11 with a body mass index (BMI) considered overweight or obese are more likely to see a family doctor (GP) at least once about musculoskeletal problems than their healthy weight peers, suggests research, focused on one area of London and published online in the Archives of Disease in Childhood.
March 18th, 2024 — Source
Researcher: Almost 50% of adult South Africans are overweight or obese. Poverty and poor nutrition are largely to blame
Malnutrition, in all its forms, includes undernutrition (wasting, stunting, underweight), inadequate vitamins or minerals, overweight and obesity.
March 18th, 2024 — Source
Study reveals safety and acceptability of very low calorie diets in teenagers with obesity NewsGuard 100/100 Score
Short-term very low calorie diets are safe for teenagers living with moderate to severe obesity when closely monitored by an experienced dietitian, new research to be presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2024), has found.
March 18th, 2024 — Source
Think Twice Before Eating That Leftover Rice. Your Stomach May Thank You
Learn why leftover rice poses a risk of food poisoning and how to avoid it.
March 18th, 2024 — Source
Weight loss caused by common diabetes drug tied to 'anti-hunger' molecule in study
An "anti-hunger" molecule produced after vigorous exercise is responsible for the moderate weight loss caused by the diabetes medication metformin, according to a new study in mice and humans. The molecule, lac-phe, was discovered by Stanford Medicine researchers in 2022.
March 18th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — March 15th, 2024
Eating cruciferous vegetables while breastfeeding may give infants a healthy start
Researchers from Texas A&M Health have found that breastfeeding mothers who eat vegetables such as broccoli and cabbage could pass along health benefits to their nursing infants.
March 14th, 2024 — Source
Fatty food before surgery may impair memory in old, young adults
Eating fatty food in the days leading up to surgery may prompt a heightened inflammatory response in the brain that interferes for weeks with memory-related cognitive function in older adults—and new research in animals suggests, even in young adults.
March 14th, 2024 — Source
Large-scale study explores genetic link between colorectal cancer and meat intake
In one of the largest ever gene-environment interaction studies of red meat and colorectal cancer, which explored the impact of red meat consumption on a person's cancer risk based on their genotype, researchers have identified two genetic markers that may help explain the association between the two and explain why some people face a higher cancer risk.
March 14th, 2024 — Source
Snakes: The new, high-protein superfood
Farmed pythons may offer a sustainable and efficient new form of livestock to boost food security, according to new research from Macquarie University.
March 14th, 2024 — Source
Study uncovers novel mechanisms behind food allergies
A recent Northwestern Medicine study has shed light on the mechanisms of a specific protein that is necessary for the production of IgA antibodies in the gut in response to food allergens, according to findings published in the journal Mucosal Immunology.
March 14th, 2024 — Source
The efficacy of the Mediterranean diet on health outcomes in adults with cancer
Cancer treatment is often associated with undue weight gain, mostly due to fat deposition. The Mediterranean diet (MED diet) may help support such patients during this period. A new study published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition explores the safety and benefits of this diet in adults with cancer, in addition to its feasibility in this population.
March 14th, 2024 — Source
Uncooked morel mushrooms proved fatal for Montana diners
A salmon-and-mushroom sushi roll proved deadly for two restaurant patrons in Montana last year, and experts are sounding the alarm on the dangers of undercooked morel mushrooms.
March 14th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — March 14th, 2024
A healthier diet is linked with a slower pace of aging, reduced dementia risk, study shows
A healthier diet is associated with a reduced dementia risk and slower pace of aging, according to a new study. The findings show that a diet-dementia association was at least partially facilitated by multi-system processes of aging. Until now, the biological mechanism of this protection was not well understood.
March 14th, 2024 — Source
Bariatric surgery linked to heart health improvements in people with severe obesity
Bariatric surgery may result in significant cardiometabolic improvements, particularly among younger, female, or white people and those without comorbidities, according to new research, titled "Cardiometabolic Improvements After Metabolic Surgery and Related Pre-surgery Factors," published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society.
March 14th, 2024 — Source
Offering nutritious meals to students can improve diets and counter obesity across Europe
When the lunch bell rings at the Sancta Maria primary school in the Belgian city of Leuven, standard packed meals aren't on the menu for dozens of hungry children.
March 14th, 2024 — Source
Only one in five state Medicaid programs covers weight loss medications: Study
Mounting evidence suggests that FDA-approved weight loss medications, such as Wegovy, not only help patients lose weight but also protect against complications from obesity such as cardiovascular disease. In 2021, 40 percent of patients enrolled in Medicaid had obesity. The high cost of these drugs has raised concerns about affordability, both for patients and public insurance programs.
March 14th, 2024 — Source
Study reveals disturbing dietary trends in North India
Researchers at The George Institute for Global Health India, in collaboration with the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) in Chandigarh, have conducted a comprehensive study on the dietary habits of North Indian populations, focusing on the intake of sodium, potassium, phosphorus, and protein, that have an impact on the risk of development of non-communicable diseases such as hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and chronic kidney disease—fast-growing health challenges in the country.
March 14th, 2024 — Source
Too much of a food thing: A century of change in how we eat
Think about the last meal you ate. Whether it was a reheated plate of takeout food, a cornucopia of fresh fruit or something in between, it probably would have been unfathomable to most people a century ago.
March 14th, 2024 — Source
Urban humans have lost much of their ability to digest plants
Rural populations still have lots of the gut bacteria that break down cellulose.
March 14th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — March 11th, 2024
Adding folic acid to table salt could prevent life-threatening birth defects
A team of international researchersâ€"including experts from the University of Central Florida and Emory University has proven, for the first time in a field study, that using folic acid-fortified iodized table salt can prevent multiple severe birth defects.
March 11th, 2024 — Source
Can an apple a day truly keep the doctor away? It's not that simple
A viral trend on TikTok has users sharing generational myths their parents told them. From how drinking water at night can cause nightmares to howâ€"if swallowedâ€"chewing gum can stay in your stomach for seven years. Health experts jumped on the trend to talk about the apple-a-day lore.A viral trend on TikTok has users sharing generational myths their parents told them. From how drinking water at night can cause nightmares to howâ€"if swallowedâ€"chewing gum can stay in your stomach for seven years. Health experts jumped on the trend to talk about the apple-a-day lore.
March 11th, 2024 — Source
Choosing the right fat for keto diets: Fish oil's significant role in cancer prevention
In a recent study published in Scientific Reports, researchers used murine (A/J mice) models to evaluate the anti-cancer efficacy of different oils consumed as a part of ketogenic diets (KDs).
March 11th, 2024 — Source
Dietitian breaks down the science, sifts through the myths, and offers a different way to think about food
With so many types of diets being promoted online and on social media, a leading dietitian says flexibility is more sustainable than a rigid diet plan.
March 11th, 2024 — Source
International conference champions health benefits of intermittent fasting and Ramadan
International experts have lent intermittent fasting and Ramadan fasting their support, saying going without food even for short periods can help alleviate the adverse impact of a host of health problems.
March 11th, 2024 — Source
Iron restriction keeps blood stem cells young, researchers find
As we age, our hematopoietic (blood-forming) stem cells (HSCs) become less able to produce new red and white blood cells and other vital blood componentsâ€"contributing to chronic inflammation and accelerating the onset of blood cancers and degenerative diseases.
March 11th, 2024 — Source
Lighting the way to noninvasive blood glucose monitoring using portable devices
Diabetes is a prevalent disease that, unfortunately, still has no cure. People with diabetes need to monitor their blood glucose levels (BGLs) regularly and administer insulin to keep them in check. In almost all cases, BGL measurements involve drawing blood from a fingertip through a finger prick.
March 11th, 2024 — Source
Obesity associated with poorer mental health, especially in women
A trio of mental and physical health researchers with University College Cork's School of Public Health, has found evidence of poorer mental health in middle-aged to older people with obesity, independent of disease and lifestyle factors.
March 11th, 2024 — Source
Research highlights benchmarks for food safety standards
Australia's high standards for food safety inspections set the bar high for cafes, restaurants and other shop owners to maintain hygiene standards, but new research by environmental health experts promotes the potential for more uniform and possible improvements in guidelines and training around the world.
March 11th, 2024 — Source
Sleeping More May Reduce Your Risk of Diabetes
A study on insulin resistance in women adds to existing evidence on the link between sleep and how the body uses blood sugar.
March 11th, 2024 — Source
Sun plus certain foods, meds can bring on 'margarita rashes'
Slicing some fresh limes for that margarita savored in the sun could be a bad combo for some people's skin, dermatologists warn.
March 11th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — March 8th, 2024
A number of teens meet criteria for metabolic, bariatric surgery: Study
A large percentage of adolescents meet eligibility criteria for metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS), according to a study published online Feb. 27 in Pediatrics.
March 8th, 2024 — Source
AI predicts healthiness of food menus and highlights 'double burden' of unhealthy food environment in deprived areas
Scientists at the University of Cambridge have used artificial intelligence to predict the healthiness of cafe, takeaway and restaurant menus at outlets across Britain and used this information to map which of its local authorities have the most and least healthy food environments.
March 8th, 2024 — Source
Diabetes drug dulaglutide may reduce symptoms of depression
A recent Brain and Behavior study investigated the antidepressant effect of dulaglutide and the mechanism that underlies this effect.
March 8th, 2024 — Source
How a common food ingredient can take a wrong turn, leading to arthritis
A University of Colorado Department of Medicine faculty member says she and her colleagues have identified the means in which bacteria in the digestive system can break down tryptophan in the diet into an inflammatory chemical that primes the immune system towards arthritis.
March 8th, 2024 — Source
How to fast safely during Ramadan: What the science shows
For 1.9 billion Muslims, Ramadan is the ninth and holiest Islamic month and this year starts on March 11. During the 30 days of Ramadan, many Muslims fast, refraining from food, drink, smoking and sex, between dawn and sunset each day.
March 8th, 2024 — Source
New weight loss pill more effective than Ozempic: Novo Nordisk
An experimental new weight loss pill from Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk could be twice as effective as its blockbuster Ozempic and Wegovy jabs, early results from a small trial have suggested, sending the firm's shares soaring.
March 8th, 2024 — Source
Reduced red meat intake could hit Scotland climate goals
Scotland could make significant progress towards its climate change targets by reducing meat consumption in line with existing dietary advice, research shows.
March 8th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — March 6th, 2024
Can You Really Lose Weight With Two Workouts a Week?
A recent study suggested that concentrating all your exercise into just 1 or 2 days could work as well for fat loss as spreading it throughout the week.
March 6th, 2024 — Source
Consuming refined carbs might be linked to perceived facial attractiveness
Acute and chronic consumption of high-glycemic food was associated with lower attractiveness ratings, independent of factors such as BMI and age
March 6th, 2024 — Source
FDA clears first OTC continuous blood glucose monitor
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday approved the country's first over-the-counter continuous glucose monitor for type 2 diabetes.
March 6th, 2024 — Source
FDA approves first iPhone-enabled blood glucose monitor without a prescription
The dream of an Apple Watch which can take blood sugar readings may be some time off yet, but if you want an iPhone-enabled blood glucose monitor, you will soon be able to buy one without a prescription.
March 6th, 2024 — Source
Study finds consuming refined carbs might be linked to perceived facial attractiveness
In a new study, participants' levels of consumption of refined carbohydrates were statistically linked with their facial attractiveness as rated by heterosexual volunteers of the opposite sex. Visine and colleagues at the University of Montpellier, France, present these findings in the open-access journal PLOS ONE.
March 6th, 2024 — Source
Study reveals mechanisms behind antidepressant effects of diabetes drug
Research in animals has shown that the diabetes drug dulaglutide, which is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist may reduce symptoms of depression. A new study published in Brain and Behavior reveals the mechanisms that are likely involved.
March 6th, 2024 — Source
Thinking of switching to Quorn? It could help lower bad cholesterol by 10%
Research has shown that mycoprotein, which is a fungal-derived food source rich in fiber and protein, is effective in reducing serum cholesterol concentrations. However, the validity of these findings in home-based settings remains to be established.
March 6th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — March 4th, 2024
Can the modulation of the gut microbiome using a prebiotic improve muscle function and cognition?
In a recent study published in Nature Communications, researchers examined the efficacy of a prebiotic in improving muscular and cognitive performance versus a placebo among elderly individuals.
March 4th, 2024 — Source
How You Eat Influences How You Sleep. Here's How to Eat Right for the Best Sleep Ever
What you eat and how you sleep are closely connected. But is your poor diet the chicken or egg of your sleep problems?
March 4th, 2024 — Source
Increased adherence to DASH diet related to decreased probabilities of metabolic disease conditions among adolescents, particularly overweight girls
In a recent study published in Scientific Reports, researchers evaluated the relationship between Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) and metabolic health status among Iranian overweight and obese adolescents.
March 4th, 2024 — Source
Low birthweight coupled with overweight in 20s linked with 'massive risk' of early type 2 diabetes in men
New research being presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Venice, Italy (12-15 May) and published in Diabetologia suggests that having a low birthweight together with being overweight in young adulthood (but not childhood) contributes to the development of type 2 diabetes at an early age (59 years or younger) in men.
March 4th, 2024 — Source
New research shows swapping meat for mycoprotein-containing food lowers bad cholesterol by 10%
Regularly substituting meat for mycoprotein such as Quorn could help to lower bad cholesterol by 10%, which is comparable to switching to a Mediterranean or vegan diet.
March 4th, 2024 — Source
South Africa has more than 4 million people living with diabetes—study shows many aren't getting proper treatment
Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects how the body turns food into energy.
March 4th, 2024 — Source
Substituting meat with Quorn can lower bad cholesterol by 10%
Regularly substituting meat for mycoprotein such as Quorn could help to lower bad cholesterol by 10-percent, which is comparable to switching to a Mediterranean or vegan diet.
March 4th, 2024 — Source
Ultra-processed foods: largest ever review shows many ill effects on health—how to understand the evidence
Ultra-processed foods, such as cereals and fizzy drinks, have been linked to 32 harmful health effects, according to the largest review of the evidence to date.
March 4th, 2024 — Source
Xolair a New Weapon Against Food Allergies, but Questions Remain
Kathy N. has had food allergies since childhood. It started with eggs, an allergy that she shared with her mother, and gradually evolved to include walnuts, pecans, and garlic. With few options other than avoidance, Kathy, a 61-year-old consultant from Northern Virginia, has relied on over-the-counter allergy medications. "I've basically self-medicated my entire life," she said. "If I'm going out to dinner, I take a bunch of drugs so I know that I'm going to live through the meal."
March 4th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — March 3rd, 2024
Dietitian answers questions on probiotics
Brian S., from Lincoln, asks, " Can you please provide some trusted clinical studies, books or journals that have to do with how pre- and probiotics are not destroyed by stomach acids or shelf life in order to actually be useful for improved gut-biome health? What is a best practice for the amounts and types of live micro-organisms?"
March 3rd, 2024 — Source
More than one billion now afflicted by obesity: Lancet
More than one billion people around the world are now suffering from obesity with the number having more than quadrupled since 1990, according to a study released by The Lancet medical journal.
March 3rd, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — March 1st, 2024
6 Best Vitamins and Supplements for Eye Health
Looking to bridge nutritional gaps in your diet? Here are the best vitamins and supplements for your eyes.
March 1st, 2024 — Source
Are your snacks deadly? New study reveals how ultra-processed foods lead to chronic disease outcomes
In a recent study published in BMJ, researchers reviewed existing meta-analytic evidence on the association between ultra-processed food exposure and chronic disease outcomes.
March 1st, 2024 — Source
Boost Your Protein Intake With These 7 Dietary Hacks
Prioritizing protein is one of the most important things you can do if you're working toward fitness goals.
March 1st, 2024 — Source
BPA exposure linked to gut microbiota, childhood obesity in new study
A synthetic chemical called Bisphenol A, or BPA, is widely used in the production of durable plastic products including eyewear, water bottles and epoxy resins. But it's also an endocrine disruptor, which means that it can interfere with normal hormone functions in the body. Studies suggest that high levels of exposure may be detrimental to human health in a variety of ways; it may also alter the gut microbiome.
March 1st, 2024 — Source
Drinking olive oil: A health and beauty elixir or celebrity fad in a shot glass?
In the ever-changing world of wellness trends and celebrity endorsed health fads there is a new trend on the scene: daily olive oil shots.
March 1st, 2024 — Source
Mindful Eating Aims to Change Your Relationship With Food
You may be familiar with the basic steps: Slow down, notice what you're eating, and enjoy your food. But mindful eating can be more nuanced, and if done with intention over time, it can change your relationship with food and benefit your health, experts say.
March 1st, 2024 — Source
Stress May Lead to Metabolic Syndrome. Here's How to Overcome It
High blood pressure. High triglycerides. An expanding waistline. High fasting blood sugar. Abnormal cholesterol. If you have three or more of these ailments, you may have metabolic syndrome -- a common, yet often overlooked condition. Metabolic syndrome, also known as insulin resistance syndrome, raises your risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke.
March 1st, 2024 — Source
Study identifies multi-organ response to seven days without food
New findings reveal that the body undergoes significant, systematic changes across multiple organs during prolonged periods of fasting. The results demonstrate evidence of health benefits beyond weight loss, but also show that any potentially health-altering changes appear to occur only after three days without food.
March 1st, 2024 — Source or Source
The association between diet and colorectal cancer risk
In a nested case-control study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers from South Korea investigated the genetic variants that modify the association between diet and colorectal cancer (CRC) risk.
March 1st, 2024 — Source
Weight loss solution inspired by space shuttles: New mRNA delivery breakthrough
Inspired by the design of space shuttles, Penn Engineering researchers have invented a new way to synthesize a key component of lipid nanoparticles (LNPs), the revolutionary delivery vehicle for mRNA treatments including the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines, simplifying the manufacture of LNPs while boosting their efficacy at delivering mRNA to cells for medicinal purposes.
March 1st, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — February 28th, 2024
How can food influence the severity of menopausal hot flashes?
In a recent review published in Nutrients, researchers reviewed scientific literature from the previous five years, especially genome-wide association studies (GWAS), to identify mechanisms and nutrients related to menopause hot flashes.
February 28th, 2024 — Source
Kefir shows promise in improving gut health of ICU patients, study finds
In a recent study published in BMC Medicine, a group of researchers assessed the safety, feasibility, and impact of kefir administration on the gut microbiome of critically ill adults in an intensive care unit (ICU) setting.
February 28th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — February 27th, 2024
Bariatric surgery more effective than medical and lifestyle interventions for diabetes control and remission: Study
Bariatric surgery is more effective than medical and lifestyle modifications for achieving long-term type 2 diabetes control and remission, according to new research led by a University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine surgeon-scientist and published in JAMA.
February 27th, 2024 — Source
Bariatric surgery provides long-term blood glucose control, type 2 diabetes remission
NIH-supported study shows long-term benefits of surgery compared to medication and lifestyle change.
February 27th, 2024 — Source
Better cognition and academic performance are associated with Mediterranean diet adherence
In a recent study published in Nutrients, researchers investigated the relationship between various Mediterranean-style eating patterns and cognitive and academic performance among adolescent residents of Chile.
February 27th, 2024 — Source
France makes mincemeat of 'veggie steak' label
The French government issued a decree Tuesday banning the term "steak" on the label of vegetarian products, saying it was reserved for meat alone.
February 27th, 2024 — Source
How eating disorders can damage the heart
Every 52 minutes, someone in the U.S. dies from an eating disorder. Some of those deaths will be from cardiovascular complications.
February 27th, 2024 — Source
New data analysis supports hedonic overdrive model in high-fat diet-induced mice
High-fat diets cause obesity in male mice. The underlying mechanism, however, remains controversial. After assessing three contrasting ideas, researchers have determined that the hedonic overdrive model provides the best fit, according to a new study.
February 27th, 2024 — Source
Partially replacing red/processed meat with plant protein can increase lifespan and mitigate climate change: Study
The latest Canada's Food Guide presents a paradigm shift in nutrition advice, nixing traditional food groups, including meat and dairy, and stressing the importance of plant-based proteins. Yet, the full implications of replacing animal with plant protein foods in Canadians' diets are unknown.
February 27th, 2024 — Source
Tea consumption increases bone density and reduces the risk of osteoporosis
In a recent study published in Frontiers in Nutrition, researchers assessed the causal relationship between tea consumption and total-body (TB) bone mineral density (BMD).
February 27th, 2024 — Source
The science behind why we snack, and how to do it better
From boredom to corporate marketing, there are a lot of reasons people snack. And not all snacks are the same. Some can boost your diet, while others can leave you feeling bloated and tired. In America, many snackers are having more of the latter.
February 27th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — February 26th, 2024
Changes to Australian dietary guidelines are just a sensible response to Earth's environmental woes
Official dietary advice in Australia is set to warn of the climate impact of certain foods. The move has raised the ire of farmers, meat producers and others who branded it "green ideology" and a "war on meat."
February 26th, 2024 — Source
Glitazone drug use by diabetic patients associated with lower risk of primary and secondary brain cancer
Diabetic patients who take anti-diabetic drugs - known as glitazones - long term had a lower risk of primary and secondary brain cancer compared with diabetic patients on other medications, new research led by the University of Bristol has found.
February 26th, 2024 — Source
Globe artichokes: A rich source of dietary fiber and phenolic antioxidants
In a recent review published in Nutrients, Prof. Beata Olas collates available scientific literature on the clinical and nutraceutical health benefits of Cynarra scolymus, the globe artichoke.
February 26th, 2024 — Source
Obesity disrupts normal liver function in mice, study finds
Your liver plays a vital role in your metabolism, the biological process that converts food into energy. We know that being overweight can negatively affect metabolic activity, but not exactly how. To better understand this, researchers compared the livers of mice that were a typical weight with mice that were obese. They were surprised to find that biological regulation of metabolic activity, after a period of feasting and fasting, was reversed between them.
February 26th, 2024 — Source
Poor diet and lack of exercise: Survey reveals Americans unaware of colon cancer risk factors
In a time of inactive workdays and rising obesity rates in America, most people don't know that what they eat, drink and how much they move can impact their risk for colorectal cancer, a highly preventable form of cancer that is affecting a growing number of people in their 30s, 40s and 50s.
February 26th, 2024 — Source
Shifting focus: Investigators describe changes to pancreatic &beta cells at onset of type 1 diabetes
About eight million people live with type 1 diabetes (T1D) worldwide, a chronic autoimmune condition in which the body attacks and destroys its own insulin-producing &beta-cells (pronounced "beta") in the pancreas, leading to a lack of insulin and inability to regulate blood sugar.
February 26th, 2024 — Source or Source
Stand-up comedy workshops can aid eating disorder recovery
Kent-led research has broken new ground by showing that stand-up comedy workshops can complement conventional approaches to eating disorder recovery.
February 26th, 2024 — Source
Understanding obesity's effects on liver metabolism
Your liver plays a vital role in your metabolism, the biological process which converts food into energy. We know that being overweight can negatively affect metabolic activity, but not exactly how. To better understand this, researchers compared the livers of mice which were a typical weight with mice which were obese.
February 26th, 2024 — Source
What to Know About Magnesium, and How to Add It Safely to Your Diet
Here's what to know about magnesium, the different types and benefits you (probably) didn't realize.
February 26th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — February 25th, 2024
Antibody reduces allergic reactions to multiple foods in NIH clinical trial
Drug can help protect kids with multiple food allergies during accidental exposure.
February 25th, 2024 — Source
Can extra salt hurt your kidneys?
Sodium is a mineral that your body needs to function well. When you combine sodium with the mineral, chloride, the two make table salt.
February 25th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — February 24th, 2024
Research examines 700 plant-based foods to see how healthy they really are
If you're thinking about buying plant-based foods, a trip to the supermarket can leave you bewildered.
February 24th, 2024 — Source
The Atlantic Diet: Why Eating Local, Whole Foods May Improve Your Health
This trendy diet may help stave off chronic disease, but it's one of many eating patterns that prioritize whole foods and richness.
February 24th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — February 23rd, 2024
Food for a happy heart
It's only about the size of your fist. Yet it pumps about 2,000 gallons of blood throughout your body every day. If you could stretch out the complex network of blood vessels in your body through which your heart pumps oxygen and nutrients, it would extend over 60,000 miles.
February 23rd, 2024 — Source
Mothers' dieting habits and self-talk have profound impact on daughters, say psychologists
Weight loss is one of the most common health and appearance-related goals.
February 23rd, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — February 21st, 2024
Bad influence: Study shows social media is unreliable for nutrition advice
Relying on social media for dietary advice and nutritional information could prove to be an unhealthy strategy, as a national audit of influencer posts revealed nearly half contained inaccurate information.
February 21st, 2024 — Source
Cycles of a diet that mimics fasting can reduce signs of immune system aging, as well as insulin resistance and liver fat
A recent Nature Communications study performed analyses of blood samples obtained from a randomized clinical trial. It showed that three cycles of fasting-mimicking diet (FMD) in adults were associated with lower pre-diabetes markers, lower hepatic fat, and a higher lymphoid-to-myeloid ratio, which is an indicator of the aging of the immune system.
February 21st, 2024 — Source
Food additive E551 could promote celiac disease
E551, more commonly known as silicon dioxide, is a powder composed of nanoparticles (i.e., particles < 100 nm in size). It serves as an anti-caking agent in an array of dry and powdered foods, including soups, spices, cereal-based infant formula, instant coffee, cocoa mix, and freeze-dried pasta. It can be found among the ingredients of over 2,600 processed foods worldwide.
February 21st, 2024 — Source
Instacart's AI Recipes Look Literally Impossible
Instacart is showing customers images of AI-generated food and recipes with ingredients that don't seem to exist.
February 21st, 2024 — Source
Novel treatment strategy reduces inflammation and cardiometabolic risk in adolescents with obesity
After a one-year interdisciplinary therapy program that included clinical, nutritional, psychological and exercise counseling, a group of 22 obese adolescents not only lost weight but also exhibited lower blood levels of inflammatory and cardiovascular risk mediators.
February 21st, 2024 — Source
Researchers: If you're worried about inflammation, stop stressing about seed oils and focus on the basics
You've probably seen recent claims online seed oils are "toxic" and cause inflammation, cancer, diabetes and heart disease. But what does the research say?
February 21st, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — February 19th, 2024
Associations between food additive emulsifiers and cancer risk
In a recent study published in PLoS Medicine, researchers assessed associations between food emulsifier intake and cancer risk among NutriNet-Sante study participants.
February 19th, 2024 — Source
How to Reheat Steak So It Doesn't Dry Out
If you have leftover rib eye or skirt steak from last night's dinner, you can make it sing again with one of these methods for reheating beef.
February 19th, 2024 — Source
Study discovers molecular mechanism that could explain why eating too much protein is bad for your arteries
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine researchers discovered a molecular mechanism by which excessive dietary protein could increase atherosclerosis risk. The findings were published in Nature Metabolism.
February 19th, 2024 — Source
Weight management treatments increase weight loss in patients with obesity, finds study
For patients with obesity, weight management treatments (WMTs) are associated with an increased probability of 5 percent or greater weight loss, according to a study published online Feb. 15 in JAMA Network Open.
February 19th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — February 16th, 2024
A plant-based diet and its relationship with oxidative biomarkers in footballers
In a recent study published in Scientific Reports, researchers investigated the association between plant-based diets and oxidative biomarkers by calculating the plant-based diet index score and determining the levels of urinary biomarkers for oxidative stress in professional footballers.
February 16th, 2024 — Source
Fuel Your Body With Color: A New Guide to Healthy Eating
When it comes to your diet, your plate is important. Experts say it should include a healthy protein, whole grains, vegetables, and fruit. But rather than ration those ingredients, it might be easier -- and healthier -- to mix and match colors.
February 16th, 2024 — Source
Impact of diet on health outcomes among United Kingdom Biobank participants
In a recent study published in Nutrients, researchers assessed the association between diet and health outcomes among United Kingdom Biobank (UKBB) participants.
February 16th, 2024 — Source
New FDA-approved drug makes severe food allergies less life-threatening
Injections over several months allowed people to tolerate larger doses of trigger foods.
February 16th, 2024 — Source
Prenatal Mediterranean diet reduces offspring obesity
In a recent study published in Nutrients, researchers determined the relationship between maternal Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) adherence during gestation and overweight or obese offspring risk at four years.
February 16th, 2024 — Source
Researchers investigate long-term outcomes after severe childhood malnutrition
New findings from one of the few studies reporting long-term health outcomes for children with severe malnutrition were published on February 15, 2024, in The Lancet Child and Adolescent Health. The paper is titled "Long-term outcomes after severe childhood malnutrition in adolescents in Malawi (LOSCM): a prospective observational cohort study."
February 16th, 2024 — Source
Trial data underpins FDA approval of omalizumab for food allergy
Today's Food and Drug Administration approval of a supplemental biologics license for the monoclonal antibody omalizumab (Xolair) highlights the vital role of the National Institutes of Health-supported research that underpins the FDA decision.
February 16th, 2024 — Source
UK diet survey study investigates inclusion of ultra-processed foods in dietary guidelines
A recent British Journal of Nutrition study investigated whether processed foods follow all dietary recommendations.
February 16th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — February 14th, 2024
Breakthrough $20 million OCT project aims to revolutionize eye health screening
In the United States, more than one-fourth of adults over age 40 have an eye disease, including glaucoma, cataracts or age-related macular degeneration, or a chronic health condition that affects the eyes, such as diabetic retinopathy. These conditions are a strain on an individual's health as well as on the health-care system, yet early diagnosis and management can help to prevent more than 90% of severe vision loss.
February 14th, 2024 — Source
Extract from pomegranate peels and seeds shows anti-hypertensive properties
In a recent study published in the journal Nutrients, a team of Italian researchers investigated the efficacy of an extract obtained from the non-edible parts of pomegranates, using a sustainable and green method called hydrodynamic cavitation, in lowering cardiovascular risk due to hypertension using in vivo experiments in a rat hypertension model.
February 14th, 2024 — Source
Study finds patients happy to get support on how to lose weight during routine dental appointments
As public health experts search for new ways to tackle the obesity crisis, a Loughborough University study has found that patients would welcome support from their dentist on weight management.
February 14th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — February 12th, 2024
Air Force cadets' nutrition knowledge linked to success in gravitational acceleration test, study finds
In a recent study published in Scientific Reports, researchers explored how nutrition knowledge, physical strength and activity, and body composition are related to whether Air Force cadets lose consciousness during the Gravitational Acceleration Test (G-test).
February 12th, 2024 — Source
Children failing to get adequate nutrition in early education centers, finds Australian study
Researchers at The University of Queensland have found meals provided in early education and childcare centers in some low socio-economic communities are not meeting national dietary recommendations.
February 12th, 2024 — Source
How can nanotechnology transform food safety worldwide?
Researchers worldwide have been harnessing the special characteristics of nanomaterials for improving industries like medicine, energy, and agriculture. There is accelerating interest in applying nanotechnology to enhance food quality, safety, packaging, and preservation as well.
February 12th, 2024 — Source
Meals provided in early education and childcare centers do not meet national dietary recommendations
Researchers at The University of Queensland have found meals provided in early education and childcare centers in some low socio-economic communities are not meeting national dietary recommendations.
February 12th, 2024 — Source
Obesity medicine's foggy future is getting clearer
The biggest quandary in the obesity drug market is that nobody knows just how big it will be. Everyone agrees it'll be huge—currently, Eli Lilly & Co. is worth more than Tesla Inc., and Novo Nordisk A/S is at times the most valuable company in Europe. But just how many people will eventually take drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound, better known by the names of their diabetes counterparts Ozempic and Mounjaro? How long do patients need to stay on the drugs? Will the market be merely massive, or truly gargantuan?
February 12th, 2024 — Source
Study shows salt substitutes help to maintain healthy blood pressure in older adults
The replacement of regular salt with a salt substitute can reduce incidences of hypertension, or high blood pressure, in older adults without increasing their risk of low blood pressure episodes, according to a recent study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. People who used a salt substitute had a 40% lower incidence and likelihood of experiencing hypertension compared to those who used regular salt.
February 12th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — February 9th, 2024
Fussy eaters are more likely to experience pica eating disorder, research finds
Children who experience eating difficulties, including undereating, overeating, and fussy eating are more likely to experience pica—an eating disorder characterized by eating non-food items such as paper or soap—finds new research by Cardiff University.
February 9th, 2024 — Source
In moderation, chocolate may be beneficial to health, prevention of coronary artery disease
Historians credit Richard Cadbury, son of chocolatier John Cadbury, with the invention in 1861 of heart-shaped boxes filled with chocolates. The box—after the candy was consumed—was intended to store sentimental love letters or locks of hair, which were common practices in the Victorian era.
February 9th, 2024 — Source
Study finds gender disparity in quality of life for individuals with food allergies
In a recent systematic review published in Clinical & Experimental Allergy, researchers examined the correlation between health-related quality of life (HRQL) and biological sex among individuals with immunoglobulin E (IgE)-related food allergies and their care providers.
February 9th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — February 7th, 2024
CDC warns of listeria outbreak tied to cheese, yogurt
Two people have died and 23 have been hospitalized in a years-long outbreak of listeria illness that's finally been traced to one company's cheeses, yogurts and other dairy products.
February 7th, 2024 — Source
Cinnamon processor in Ecuador is culprit behind lead-tainted applesauce, FDA says
A company in Ecuador that processed the cinnamon used in flavored applesauce pouches destined for the American market is the likely source of lead contamination in those products, U.S. investigators said.
February 7th, 2024 — Source
Cracking the code to vitamin D: How you store and cook your eggs matters
Scientists have shown that storing your eggs on the worktop rather than in the fridge—and how you cook them—matters when it comes to preserving vitamin D, known as the "sunshine vitamin."
February 7th, 2024 — Source
Research reveals nutrition potential of budding bush food
A bush food staple could be the center of a new Indigenous industry, according to a University of Queensland researcher. Sera Susan Jacob from the ARC Centre for Uniquely Australian Foods has identified the properties and potential of wattleseed, an edible seed or legume from the Australian Acacia, used traditionally as a staple food.
February 7th, 2024 — Source
Study: Pregnant women should avoid ultraprocessed, fast foods
If you're pregnant, you may want to think twice before making a hamburger run or reaching for a prepackaged pastry, according to research published last month in the journal Environmental International.
February 7th, 2024 — Source
Study finds gender affects food allergy's impact on quality of life
An analysis of relevant published studies indicates that across all ages, food allergy negatively affects individuals' quality of life to a greater extent in females than in males.
February 7th, 2024 — Source
Virginia Tech food safety expert offers tips for selecting the right charcuterie meats
Whether it's building out a big spread for the Super Bowl or planning a Valentine's Day meal, lots of people will be heading to the store these next few weeks to stock up on food. One item many might be considering is charcuterie. A recent Salmonella outbreak linked to charcuterie meats has raised some concerns, but Virginia Tech food safety expert Katheryn Parraga-Estrada explains that not all charcuterie products are involved in this outbreak and offers tips for selecting the right meats.
February 7th, 2024 — Source
What Counts as a 'Low-Carb' Diet and Is It Right for You?
Atkins, keto, the Zone, the paleo diet -- it seems like low-carb diets have been around forever, and they've only grown in popularity over the years. But despite their renown, it remains unclear what exactly "low carb" really means.
February 7th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — February 5th, 2024
5 ways to improve your relationship with alcohol in 2024
With Dry January having come to a close, people are (literally) returning to their patterns of yesteryear which means reinstating the wine-with-dinners, the Friday happy hours, the beers-with-the-boys. However, with the continuous growth of the sober curious community and the explosion of mocktails on restaurant menus, people are questioning their relationship with alcohol and wanting to make healthier choices.
February 5th, 2024 — Source
Australian public health leaders unite to call for health levy on sugary drinks
Leading Australian public health organizations are calling for a 20% health levy on sugary drink manufacturers, with new research revealing the policy could reduce Australians' annual sugar intake by 2.6 kilograms per person and raise billions of dollars for health initiatives.
February 5th, 2024 — Source
Data show more Millennials and Gen Zers get colon cancer: Is obesity why?
Fresh data from the American Cancer Society show colon cancer is now the leading cause of cancer deaths in men under the age of 50. Among women under age 50, colon cancer is second only to breast cancer. Not so long ago, colon cancer ranked fourth in that age group.
February 5th, 2024 — Source
Four health benefits of beet juice you might not know about
Beet juice has been linked to lower blood pressure and reduced inflammation. It's often sweet and can pair well with a hearty meal, or the powder supplement can be perfectly blended into a shake or smoothie.
February 5th, 2024 — Source
High-quality early diet linked to lower IBD risk in children
In a recent study published in Gut, researchers investigate the association between early-life diet and the subsequent risk of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
February 5th, 2024 — Source
How foodborne illness outbreaks can cripple restaurant stocks
As demand for food from restaurants soars in the U.S., so does the importance in understanding the impacts of foodborne illness outbreaks. A new paper co-written by a University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign expert in food marketing and food policy finds that outbreaks spanning multiple states bring swift financial losses, increased media attention and a public-relations hit that makes smaller outbreaks more financially damaging.
February 5th, 2024 — Source
How much weight do you actually need to lose? It might be a lot less than you think
If you're one of the one in three Australians whose New Year's resolution involved losing weight, it's likely you're now contemplating what weight-loss goal you should actually be working towards.
February 5th, 2024 — Source
New weight loss drug may be an effective strategy for preventing or treating high blood pressure
The new weight loss medication tirzepatide significantly lowered the systolic blood pressure (the top number in a blood pressure reading) for nearly 500 adults with obesity who took the medication for about eight months, according to new research published today in Hypertension, an American Heart Association journal.
February 5th, 2024 — Source
New weight loss medication may help lower blood pressure in adults with obesity
The new weight loss medication tirzepatide significantly lowered the systolic blood pressure (the top number in a blood pressure reading) for nearly 500 adults with obesity who took the medication for about eight months, according to new research published in Hypertension.
February 5th, 2024 — Source
Our ancient primate ancestors had an appetite for soft fruits—and their diet shaped human evolution
The diet of early anthropoids—the ancestors of apes and monkeys—has long been debated. Did these early primates display behaviors and diets similar to modern species, or did they have much humbler beginnings?
February 5th, 2024 — Source
Over 80% of semaglutide users achieve significant weight loss after 12 months, study finds
In a recent study published in the International Journal of Obesity, researchers assessed the effectiveness of semaglutide dosages between 0.25 and 2.4 mg in overweight or obese people for up to one year.
February 5th, 2024 — Source
Supplementing financial aid with education may benefit SNAP recipients
Federal programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) have been boosting food security for Americans in need for decades. New research suggests that pairing education with this financial assistance could help to improve diet quality, as well.
February 5th, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — February 2nd, 2024
A high-fiber diet may delay clinical onset of Huntington's disease, study indicates
The Florey's Professor Anthony Hannan, Head of the Epigenetics and Neural Plasticity Group, and Research Co-Lead for the Mental Health Mission, said the results of a study published in Brain Behavior and Immunity indicate that dietary fiber could delay the onset of Huntington's symptoms.
February 2nd, 2024 — Source
How dieting, weight suppression and even misuse of drugs like Ozempic can contribute to eating disorders
Up to 72% of women and 61% of men are dissatisfied with their weight or body image, according to a U.S. study. Globally, millions of people attempt to lose weight every year with the hope that weight loss will have positive effects on their body image, health and quality of life.
February 2nd, 2024 — Source
New options at Dallas food pantry boost food security
Nutritious meal kits and no-prep meals improved food security and perceived dietary quality among clients of a Dallas food pantry, according to a pilot study led by UT Southwestern Medical Center. Published in BMC Public Health, the research suggested these dietary interventions could also help with prevention or management of diet-related chronic diseases.
February 2nd, 2024 — Source
Researchers find simpler alternative to intermittent fasting
Monash University scientists have identified a less stringent and more manageable alternative to traditional intermittent fasting, offering new possibilities for extending lifespan and promoting healthy aging.
February 2nd, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — February 1st, 2024
Best Keto Meal Delivery Services of 2024
Stick to your low-carb eating plan and hit those macros. These are the best keto meal kit delivery services for high-protein meals with none of the hassle.
February 1st, 2024 — Source
Want a Healthier Heart? Eat These 5 Types of Foods
Adding more nutrition to your diet can help keep your blood pressure in check, lower your cholesterol and improve your cardiovascular health.
February 1st, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — January 31st, 2024
High diet quality in early life associated with reduced risk of IBD
A high quality diet at the age of 1 may curb the subsequent risk of inflammatory bowel disease, suggests a large long term study, published online in the journal Gut.
January 31, 2024 — Source
Meat-based and processed foods foods linked to Alzheimer's
A study has found a strong link between Alzheimer's disease and the daily consumption of meat-based and processed foods. Researchers at Bond University came to the conclusion after examining the diets of 438 Australians—108 with Alzheimer's and 330 in a healthy control group.
January 31, 2024 — Source
Meta-analysis study suggests dancing is an effective weight-loss intervention
A small team of physical education scientists in China has conducted a meta-analysis of multiple studies that shows that dancing is an effective weight loss intervention. In their study, reported in the open-access journal PLOS ONE, the group analyzed results from studies focused on weight loss interventions.
January 31, 2024 — Source
Pacific nations tax unhealthy foods to tackle non-communicable disease crisis
Pacific Island governments are increasingly imposing taxes on unhealthy foods as they battle a non-communicable disease crisis, a New Zealand study shows.
January 31, 2024 — Source
Study reveals key mechanism behind obesity-related metabolic dysfunction
In a recent study published in Nature Metabolism , researchers found that feeding a high-fat diet (HFD) causes mitochondrial dysfunction and fragmentation in white adipocytes in mice.
January 31, 2024 — Source
Turns out the viral 'Sleepy Girl Mocktail' is backed by science. Should you try it?
Many of us wish we could get a better night's sleep. Wouldn't it be great if it was as easy as a mocktail before bed?
January 31, 2024 — Source
What's being done to keep avian flu out of the food supply chain?
Since the latest bout of avian flu was first detected in a commercial poultry flock two years ago, nearly 82 million chickens, ducks and turkeys have been killed to limit the spread of the virus.
January 31, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — January 29th, 2024
Alcohol may help flush out arsenic from the body, study finds
A study published in Eco-Environment & Health sheds light on the complex impact of alcohol consumption on arsenic bioavailability and how it accumulates in tissues. It investigates how alcohol changes the gut microbiota and intestinal barriers, influencing how arsenic is absorbed and distributed throughout the body.
January 29, 2024 — Source
Blockbuster weight-loss drugs slashed from NC state plan over ballooning costs
The plan spent $102M on the weight-loss drugs last year, 10% of total drug costs.
January 29, 2024 — Source
How obesity dismantles our mitochondria
Key mechanism behind obesity-related metabolic dysfunction
January 29, 2024 — Source
Many Americans are counting their carbs—but what counts as a 'low-carb' diet?
Interest in low-carbohydrate (or "low-carb") diets continues to grow. In fact, low-carb diets have doubled in popularity among US consumers over the last decade. Yet, despite the eating pattern's popularity, confusion persists around what exactly qualifies as a low-carb lifestyle.
January 29, 2024 — Source
Motivational interviewing approach does not reduce BMI in children
A motivational interviewing (MI) strategy seems not to be effective for reducing childhood obesity, with youth in the intervention arm gaining more weight, according to a study published online Jan. 29 in Pediatrics.
January 29, 2024 — Source
Naturally Incorporate Collagen-Boosting Foods Into Your Diet With These Tips
Collagen makes for supple skin and healthy joints, but our bodies produce less of it as we age. Here's what to know and what foods may boost it.
January 29, 2024 — Source
Study urges people to think twice before going on a diet
A new qualitative study highlights the negative interpersonal and psychological consequences associated with 'yo-yo dieting,' also known as weight cycling. The work underscores how toxic yo-yo dieting can be and how difficult it can be for people to break the cycle.
January 29, 2024 — Source or Source
Study highlights the negative consequences linked to "yo-yo dieting"
A new qualitative study highlights the negative interpersonal and psychological consequences associated with "yo-yo dieting," also known as weight cycling. The work underscores how toxic yo-yo dieting can be and how difficult it can be for people to break the cycle.
January 29, 2024 — Source
Study sheds new light on how obesity affects fat cells' mitochondria
The number of people with obesity has nearly tripled since 1975, resulting in a worldwide epidemic. While lifestyle factors like diet and exercise play a role in the development and progression of obesity, scientists have come to understand that obesity is also associated with intrinsic metabolic abnormalities.
January 29, 2024 — Source or Source
WHO urges more countries to get tougher on trans fat
The World Health Organization said Monday that nearly half the world's population was now covered by solid rules limiting trans fat in foods and urged lagging countries to catch up.
January 29, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — January 26th, 2024
Customer shopping habits highlight risk of iodine deficiency in vegan diets
Switching to alternative milk and removing seafood from your diet could lead to an iodine deficiency, which may have a negative impact on long-term health, a new study shows.
January 26, 2024 — Source
New Study Reveals Why Fats and Sugars Are Irresistible
The cravings feel inevitable and unavoidable -- you stand up, walk to the kitchen, open the fridge or pantry, and ponder. Although you remind yourself to consider a piece of fruit or some protein, your eyes linger on the potato chips and cookies.
January 26, 2024 — Source
Study shows a drink before bed can cause reductions in REM sleep
A team of neuroscientists and sleep researchers at E.P. Bradley Hospital Sleep Research Laboratory, working with colleagues from Brown University and Providence VA Medical Center, has found that rather than improving sleep, consuming an alcoholic beverage before bed can cause a reduction in REM sleep. The group describes their sleep experiments in the journal Sleep.
January 26, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — January 24th, 2024
Do different plant-based diets affect pregnancy and birth outcomes?
Women who follow vegan diets during pregnancy may face higher risks of developing preeclampsia and of giving birth to newborns with lower birth weight, suggests a recent study published in Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica.
January 24, 2024 — Source
'No added sugar' rule is a good step, but the job's not done
In December, government agency Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) announced tighter restrictions on voluntary "no added sugar" claims that will mean products high in sugars can no longer make these claims—a positive step forward—but other important reforms must also proceed.
January 24, 2024 — Source
Research shows online interventions with social support help middle-aged adults with obesity lose weight
Obesity is a problem in the United States. In fact, 42.5% of U.S. adults aged 20 and over have the disease. Not only is obesity the nation's second leading cause of preventable death (behind only smoking cigarettes), it also leads to other serious health issues, including an increased risk of type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, cancer, sleep apnea and liver disease.
January 24, 2024 — Source
Vegan diet during pregnancy linked to higher preeclampsia and lower birth weight risks
Women who follow vegan diets during pregnancy may face higher risks of developing preeclampsia and of giving birth to newborns with lower birth weight, suggests a recent study published in Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica.
January 24, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — January 22nd, 2024
Association found between dark chocolate consumption, reduced risk of essential hypertension
A team of cardiologists at Shaoxing People's Hospital, working with a colleague from Zhuji People's Hospital, both in China, has found an association between consumption of dark chocolate and reductions in the risk of essential hypertension.
January 22, 2024 — Source
Avoid inflammatory food to help save aging muscles, says researcher
If you're aged over 65 and having trouble unscrewing a jar or climbing a staircase, you may want to check your diet for inflammatory foods.
January 22, 2024 — Source
Caffeine consumption: Some sources may surprise you
You probably know that tea and coffee contain caffeine, but did you know it also can be found in other drinks, food and some medications?
January 22, 2024 — Source
Dietary fiber affects more than your colon: How the immune system, brain and overall health benefit too
There's no shortage of advice about what to eat, including hype about the latest superfoods that will help you live to 100, or about the newest restrictive diets that claim to help you lose weight and look beautiful. As a researcher from the Farncombe Family Digestive Health Research Institute, I'm well aware that there is no universal "healthy diet" that will work for everyone.
January 22, 2024 — Source
Emergency cardiovascular care impact goal outlines three target needs
Only 10% of people who experience a cardiac arrest survive. In new challenge goals outlined in the American Heart Association Emergency Cardiovascular Care 2030 Impact Goals and Call to Action to Improve Cardiac Arrest Outcomes, the American Heart Association's volunteer advisory Emergency Cardiovascular Care Committee makes the case for doubling survivorship to 20%.
January 22, 2024 — Source
Experts recommend caution on the use of non-sugar sweeteners
Despite ongoing concerns about the health impacts of non-sugar sweeteners such as aspartame, sucralose and stevia, these sweeteners are increasingly found in a variety of foods and beverages, including those aimed at children.
January 22, 2024 — Source
Five misconceptions about weight loss drugs
Following pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly's announcement of the launch of an online portal to connect consumers to its anti-obesity drugs, interest in weight loss medication has spiked, taking the internet by storm.
January 22, 2024 — Source
Healthy eating and activity reverse aging marker in kids with obesity, study finds
A genetic marker linked to premature aging was reversed in children with obesity during a six-month diet and exercise program, according to a recent study led by the Stanford School of Medicine.
January 22, 2024 — Source
Industrial vegetable oils show dangerous levels of toxic elements, surpassing traditional oils
In a recent study published in the journal BMC Public Health, a team of researchers analyzed samples of industrially and traditionally made edible vegetable oils, such as sunflower, sesame, olive, and peanut oil, to determine whether they contained potentially toxic elements such as cadmium, lead, iron, arsenic, and zinc.
January 22, 2024 — Source
Increased milk intake associated with a decreased risk of type 2 diabetes in adults who do not produce lactase
The researchers of a recent study published in Nature Metabolism investigated the relationship between milk consumption and type 2 diabetes (T2D) among lactase non-persistent (LNP) individuals.
January 22, 2024 — Source
Oil-rich Gulf youth not so fond of Mediterranean diet: Dietary habits cause of high prevalence of obesity and diabetes
Young people in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), particularly young women, have shown a low appetite for Mediterranean diet (MD), going mainly for refined grains and sweets rather than fruit and vegetables.
January 22, 2024 — Source
Salad in space? New research says it's not a healthy choice
Lettuce and other leafy green vegetables are part of a healthy, balanced diet—even for astronauts on a mission.
January 22, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — January 19th, 2024
Charcuterie meat recall expands as salmonella cases double
"Since the last update on January 5, 2024, 23 more illnesses have been reported and an additional 8 states have reported cases, creating a total case count of 47 illnesses from 22 states," the agency said in a statement.
January 19, 2024 — Source
Incisionless device could revolutionize treatment for diabetes, liver disease and severe obesity
A completely incisionless device that replicates metabolic surgery without making any cuts could surpass current technologies for managing metabolic conditions, providing unmatched treatment for millions of people who reject invasive surgery or do not respond to drugs.
January 19, 2024 — Source
Guide to types of weight-loss surgery
Weight-loss surgery helps you lose weight and lowers your risk of medical problems associated with obesity. Weight-loss surgery also is called bariatric surgery. Bariatric surgery helps with weight loss in two main ways:
January 19, 2024 — Source
Q&A: Veganuary—the environmental benefits of a low and no meat diet
Dr. Mike Clark, Director of the Food Program at the Oxford Smith School, discusses the environmental impacts of eating meat, the key research questions we still need to answer, and what individuals can do today.
January 19, 2024 — Source
Want To Find Out the Level of Hype Surrounding the GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs? Just Look at This Comparison Between Eli Lilly and Company (LLY) and Pfizer
The burgeoning hype around GLP-1 weight loss drugs as a panacea for the obesity pandemic has propelled Eli Lilly and Company (LLY) shares to previously unimaginable zeniths while leaving Pfizer (PFE), a former darling of the pharma world, in the proverbial dust bowl.
January 19, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — January 16th, 2024
Cannabis found to activate specific hunger neurons in brain
While it is well known that cannabis can cause the munchies, researchers have now revealed a mechanism in the brain that promotes appetite in a set of animal studies at Washington State University.
January 16, 2024 — Source
'Food environments' affect what people eat. How you can change yours to support healthier eating
In January, many people are setting new year's resolutions around healthy eating. Achieving these is often challenging—it can be difficult to change our eating habits. But healthy diets can enhance physical and mental health, so improving what we eat is a worthwhile goal.
January 16, 2024 — Source
Green tea may help mitigate harm from hookah smoking, mouse study suggests
Many people consider hookah smoking to be less dangerous than smoking regular cigarettes. Yet hookah smoke is known to contain carcinogens, heavy metals, and other compounds that cause inflammation and oxidative stress that damage cells.
January 16, 2024 — Source
High fat mass in adolescence could worsen insulin resistance and obesity by young adulthood
High fat mass in adolescence causes insulin resistance, which can lead to a vicious cycle of worsening insulin resistance and obesity by young adulthood, a new study shows. However, having a high muscle mass partially protects against insulin resistance.
January 16, 2024 — Source
Study highlights importance of healthy eating for children's heart health
A healthier diet is associated with serum metabolite concentrations indicative of better cardiovascular health already in school-aged children, a recent study from the University of Eastern Finland shows.
January 16, 2024 — Source
To craft enticing vegan entrees, focus on flavor, chef says
A meatless and dairy-free cafe at the University of North Texas is serving up dishes like crispy eggplant Parmesan and spring pea tofu.
January 16, 2024 — Source
Ultra-processed foods: Here's what the evidence actually says about them
The perils of ultra-processed foods received widespread coverage in recent months—thanks in no small part to the publication and promotion of TV presenter and doctor of virology Chris Van Tulleken's book "Ultra-Processed People."
January 16, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — January 15th, 2024
Diet quality is associated with metabolites indicative of cardiovascular health in childhood
A healthier diet is associated with serum metabolite concentrations indicative of better cardiovascular health already in school-aged children, a recent study from the University of Eastern Finland shows. Published in the European Journal of Nutrition, the findings are from the ongoing Physical Activity and Nutrition in Children study (PANIC).
January 15, 2024 — Source
Optavia Diet Review: Does This Program Really Work for Weight Loss?
Optavia provides easy-to-prepare meal replacements, snacks, shakes and recipes. I taste-tested this diet program and spoke with a nutritionist. Here are my thoughts.
January 15, 2024 — Source
Quaker Oats widens recall of granola bars, cereals linked to salmonella risk
The Quaker Oats Co has widened a recall of granola bars and cereals that was first announced in December, adding more products that may potentially be contaminated with salmonella.
January 15, 2024 — Source
Understanding the psychological legacy of past obesity
Researchers from the University of Liverpool, in collaboration with researchers in the UK, Ireland, and North America, have led a study to better understand the potential long-term consequences of previous obesity. In a recently published paper, the University of Liverpool team found that obesity may be psychologically scarring and is also linked to increased risk of mortality independently of current weight.
January 15, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — January 12th, 2024
Diet and diverticulitis
Divertitulitis is a fairly common condition, especially as we get older. What to eat when plagued with this intestinal condition depends on where one is in the process. For reasons not yet completely understood, little pockets called diverticuli sometimes form in the lining of the digestive tract. The presence of these pouches is called diverticulosis.
January 12, 2024 — Source
Nutritional acquired immunodeficiency (N-AIDS) found to be the leading driver of the TB pandemic
Tuberculosis (TB) is the leading infectious killer worldwide, with 10.6 million cases and 1.6 million deaths in 2021 alone. One in five incident TB cases were attributable to malnutrition, more than double the number attributed to HIV/AIDS. Like HIV/AIDS, malnutrition is a cause of secondary immunodeficiency, known as nutritionally acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (N-AIDS). However, N-AIDS remains the neglected cousin of HIV/AIDS in global TB elimination efforts.
January 12, 2024 — Source
Obesity linked to detection of blood cancer precursor
Individuals with obesity are more likely to have monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS), a benign blood condition that often precedes multiple myeloma, according to new research published in Blood Advances.
January 12, 2024 — Source
Plates and spoons to tackle malnutrition in Malawi
Plates and spoons designed to help people better feed their children are helping reverse malnutrition in the wake of Cyclone Freddy in Malawi.
January 12, 2024 — Source
The pros, cons and unknowns of popular weight-loss drugs
Nearly 42% of American adults were categorized as obese from 2017 to 2020, up from roughly 30% in 2000, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. With that rise in obesity comes an increased risk for heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and some cancers.
January 12, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — January 13th, 2024
Guidelines developed for management of alcohol-associated liver disease
In a clinical guideline issued by the American College of Gastroenterology and published in the January issue of the American Journal of Gastroenterology, recommendations are presented for the management of alcohol-associated liver disease (ALD).
January 13, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — January 11th, 2024
Cracking the code: How what you eat might affect your cancer risk
There is an unresolved debate about the extent to which the environment contributes to cancer risk. Although epidemiological studies suggest that environmental factors such as diet can certainly contribute, especially for colon cancer, how dietary factors could tip the scale in favor of cancer is not known.
January 11, 2024 — Source
Scientists identify how dietary restriction slows brain aging and increases lifespan
The mechanism provides potential therapeutic targets to slow aging and age-related neurodegenerative diseases
January 11, 2024 — Source or Source
Sweet on chocolate? It's what's inside—the cocoa powder—that counts
It's a headline sure to make people keep reading: Is chocolate good for you?
January 11, 2024 — Source
Taxes on sugar-sweetened drinks drive decline in consumption: Study
A new study by researchers at UC Berkeley and elsewhere shows that after excise taxes were placed on sugary beverages, purchases declined dramatically and steadily across five American cities.
January 11, 2024 — Source
The link between nutrient status and bone health in young males
In a recent study published in the Journal Nutrients, researchers investigated the effects of vitamin D/iron statuses and calcium intake on lumbar cortical and trabecular bone in male adults aged 15-19.
January 11, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — January 10th, 2024
As another obesity-fighting drug takes center stage, a nutrition expert discusses weight loss
If the buzz surrounding a medication could elevate it to celebrity status, then Zepbound is reaching Taylor Swift rank.
January 10, 2024 — Source
Childhood dietary patterns influence arterial stiffness in adolescence
Diets high in calories, fat and sugar in childhood can cause damage to blood vessel function, known to heighten the risk of early heart attacks and strokes, as early as adolescence according to research funded by the British Heart Foundation (BHF). The team behind the University of Bristol-led study, published in the British Journal of Nutrition today [10 January], say their findings highlight the importance of healthy eating habits throughout life to protect heart health.
January 10, 2024 — Source
Feeling depressed linked to short-term increase in body weight, study finds
Increases in symptoms of depression are associated with a subsequent increase in body weight when measured one month later, new research from the University of Cambridge has found.
January 10, 2024 — Source
Review shows promise of live dietary microbes in supporting health
A broad review of science on how foods with live dietary microbes like yogurt impact health shows more health benefits than not while pointing to the promise of conducting more research.
January 10, 2024 — Source
Salt seekers: Sodium reduction initiative thwarted by consumers
As a group, Americans consume more salt than recommended by health experts, and when presented with reformulated products containing less sodium, they opted for saltier alternatives, essentially negating a pivotal initiative to reduce sodium intake, according to new research co-authored by a University of Massachusetts Amherst economist.
January 10, 2024 — Source
Study shows cash assistance for groceries provides low-income families more flexibility than food distributions
A Rice University study of food aid programs during the pandemic found that cash assistance provided low-income mothers with greater flexibility to feed their families than food distributions.
January 10, 2024 — Source
Treatment of obesity must be multifaceted, publication says
According to "Insights & Implications in Gerontology: The Chronic Disease of Obesity"—a new publication from the Gerontological Society of America (GSA)—overweight and obesity are now recognized as chronic health conditions with specific pathophysiologic causes, with complications if these conditions are not addressed, and with treatments that are safe and effective. For most older adults, treating overweight and obesity can add years to their lifespan and quality to the years of life when they are healthy.
January 10, 2024 — Source
What is the prevalence of use of nonprescribed and medically unapproved weight-loss products in adolescents?
The availability of weight loss products over the counter (OTC) in many countries has been exploited by adolescents. However, the associated health impacts are non-negligible, making it an area of concern in public health. A new study on JAMA Network Open explores the prevalence of such use.
January 10, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — January 9th, 2024
Food education program empowers kids to choose fresh, flavorful food years later
To encourage fruit and vegetable consumption among youth, experiential food education programs such as gardening and cooking lessons have increased across both community and school settings. A recent research article in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, published by Elsevier, revealed how this early learning positively influenced food decisions as children grew older.
January 9, 2024 — Source
Researchers identify protein that increases the formation of good brown fat
Brown fat cells convert energy into heat—a key to eliminating unwanted fat deposits. In addition, they also protect against cardiovascular diseases. Researchers from the University Hospital Bonn (UKB) and the Transdisciplinary Research Area "Life & Health" at the University of Bonn have now identified the protein EPAC1 as a new pharmacological target to increase brown fat mass and activity.
January 9, 2024 — Source
This Vibrating Capsule Could Assist In The Ways We Treat Obesity
Olympic athletes and bodybuilders at the top of their game claim that conquering the mind is the key to peak human excellence. There might be some truth to that, at least when it comes to the fight against obesity. Enterprising MIT engineers are working on a deceptively simple way to trick your brain into effective portion control — all without the risks associated with hormone-altering drugs or invasive surgical procedures designed to reduce food intake.
January 9, 2024 — Source
What Taoism teaches about the body and being healthy
New Year's resolutions often come with a renewed investment in making our bodies healthier. Many may take to the newest diet plan or sign up for a health club membership, but it is worth taking some time to consider what actually constitutes a healthy, happy body.
January 9, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — January 8th, 2024
Are mocktails better for you than cocktails? Experts suggest limiting intake of sugary drinks
It might be Dry January, a New Year's resolution or just a general curiosity in sobriety, but at the start of each year, millions of American adults skip out on drinking.
January 8, 2024 — Source
Bariatric surgery may mitigate the natural history of cognitive decline in people with obesity
Within the next 10 years, it's projected that up to 50% of United States adults will be affected by obesity, which is associated with cognitive impairment and dementia.
January 8, 2024 — Source or Source
Can you really be allergic to alcohol?
January 8, 2024 — Source
Does Canada's food guide provide adequate guidance for older adults?
The latest Canada's food guide recommendations are primarily aimed at reducing chronic disease risk; however, how well does our national guide for healthy eating serve the nutritional needs of all Canadians?
January 8, 2024 — Source
Does intermittent fasting improve your sports performance?
In a recent study published in Nutrients, researchers investigated the effects of intermittent fasting on sports performance.
January 8, 2024 — Source
Participants in school-based gardening and food programs benefit from lasting impacts on dietary behaviors
Thousands of students have successfully participated in the FRESHFARM FoodPrints program over the past 15 years, according to a new study in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior
January 8, 2024 — Source or Source
Weight loss and willpower
What does it take to make meaningful, lasting lifestyle changes? Some may argue it takes a fair amount of willpower to develop new habits, but a person can't rely on willpower alone.
January 8, 2024 — Source
Why traditional cooking isn't always healthier: The case of Ghanaians in Manchester and in Accra
In popular discussions of healthy eating, including political rhetoric and nutrition counseling, women are often blamed for a lack of nutrition knowledge or cooking skills, leading to the assumption that a decline in cooking skills is connected with unhealthy diets and obesity. This has been called a "deficit approach" and my research with Ghanaian women set out to challenge some of its assumptions.
January 8, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — January 8th, 2024
Exploring the gut-brain link: How diet and nutrient absorption impact digestive disorders
In a recent study published in Nutrients, researchers reviewed the major disorders of gut-brain interactions (DGBIs).
January 8, 2024 — Source
Health — Diet & Weight — January 5th, 2024
Best-Tasting Peanut Butters
We evaluated six popular natural-style brands. Here's how they stacked up.
January 5, 2024 — Source
Diet and Weight Loss — Resources
4 Keys to Weight Loss Success
Successful "losers" share four factors in their ability to take weight off and keep it off.
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Bad cholesterol: it's not what you think
It's time to rethink the halo-and-pitchfork view of our blood fat levels
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Calorie-Count.com
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