Federal food program puts food on the table, but dietary quality could be improved

Participants in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, previously known as the food stamp program, had lower dietary quality scores compared with income eligible non-participants, a new study shows.

Study shows gamma-tocotrienol slows down high fat diet-induced obesity and improves insulin resistance in rats

In a new study, researchers from the University of Florida show that gamma-tocotrienol from red palm oil accumulates in the adipose tissue and helps to slow down high-fat diet-induced obesity and…

Maternal iron intake linked to offspring autism risk

Children whose mothers did not take iron supplements while pregnant are at significantly greater risk of autism, claim researchers, in the first study to link iron to autism risk.

Should manufacturers of sports drinks, supplements sponsor sports?

Sports sponsorships from nutritional supplements and sports drinks companies should be scrapped due to lack of evidence that the products are beneficial, according to a new review.

First comprehensive look at adult-only family meal patterns

Couples and other adult family members living without minors in the house are just as likely as adults living with young children or adolescents to eat family meals at home on most days of the week…

What are the health benefits of arugula?

Find out about the potential health benefits of arugula including lowering risk of cancer, preventing osteoporosis and improving muscle oxygenation during exercise.