Increasing CO2 concentrations ‘threaten human nutrition’

Carbon dioxide levels have been rising since the Industrial Revolution, but now, researchers have found these rising levels are reducing concentrations of iron and zinc in crops.

Can coffee protect our eyesight?

Researchers from Cornell University have found that coffee and a compound it contains – chlorogenic acid – may protect against damage to the eye’s retina.

Obese teens at risk of nutritional deficiencies

A new study exposes the risk of nutritional deficiencies in severely obese teens – both those who had weight loss surgery and those who did not.

Study explores connection between diets high in monounsaturated fat with emerging cardiovascular disease risk factors: new Hass avocado research

New research exploring the potential effects of Hass avocado consumption on emerging cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors was presented at the American Society for Nutrition Scientific Sessions…

New study questions the validity of original Bang and Dyerberg study; finds Eskimos have coronary artery disease at the same rate as other populations

Oily fish are currently recommended as part of a heart healthy diet. This guideline is partially based on the landmark 1970s study from Bang and Dyerberg that connected the low incidence of coronary…

Sports drinks and energy drinks linked to unhealthy behaviors in adolescents

Adolescents who drink sports or energy drinks spend more time playing video games and watching TV than other teenagers, a new study suggests.

Children in an obesity intervention who lived closer to a supermarket ate more fruits and vegetables

Living close to a supermarket appears to be a key factor in the success of interventions to help obese children eat better and improve their weight, according to a study presented at the Pediatric…

Three simple ideas for overcoming childhood obesity

Kristopher Kaliebe, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine, offers parents and caregivers three simple family-oriented goals…

Pathogens in meat inhibited by antimicrobial edible films

Antimicrobial agents incorporated into edible films applied to foods to seal in flavor, freshness and color can improve the microbiological safety of meats, according to researchers in Penn State’s…

Lots of fruits and vegetables, but lots of high-fat snacks: Home food environment of overweight women

The home is an important microenvironment in models of obesity and can trigger behaviors both positively and negatively associated with weight status.

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