High-fat diet alters behavior and produces signs of brain inflammation

Can the consumption of fatty foods change your behavior and your brain?High-fat diets have long been known to increase the risk for medical problems, including heart disease and stroke, but…

High intake of marine omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids associated with lower risk of MSI colorectal cancers

High intake of marine omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) is associated with lower risk of microsatellite instable (MSI) colorectal cancers (CRCs) but not microsatellite stable (MSS) CRCs…

‘Insufficient evidence’ that natural sweetener xylitol prevents tooth decay

A new review of published studies found low-quality evidence that xylitol in toothpaste protects against cavities, and even less quality evidence of it doing so in other products.

More water = less kidney stones

Staying well hydrated is an effective way to reduce your chances of forming kidney stones, according to new research presented at the National Kidney Foundation’s 2015 Spring Clinical Meetings.

What is the definition of ‘natural’ foods? Consumers want to know

After decades of debate there remains no generally accepted definition of a “natural” food product.

Restaurants lack healthy food options for kids in certain Southern regions

A study from Virginia Tech researchers finds children’s menus at restaurants in the Dan River region of Virginia and North Carolina lack healthy food options, particularly in areas with high black…

Restaurants lack healthy food options for kids in certain Southern regions

A study from Virginia Tech researchers finds children’s menus at restaurants in the Dan River region of Virginia and North Carolina lack healthy food options, particularly in areas with high black…

Man-made pollution may be affecting deep-sea fish

Following similar findings in mountain lakes and coastal waters, scientists suggest human-caused pollution may be having pathological effects on deep-sea fish.

Parents feel banning junk food ads could cut childhood obesity

New statistics show the majority of UK parents believe stopping children being exposed to junk food adverts could cut childhood obesity, as the British Heart Foundation (BHF) delivered a 30,000…

Neither vitamin D nor exercise affected fall rates among older women in Finland

In a clinical trial that explored the effectiveness of exercise training and vitamin D supplementation for reducing falls in older women, neither intervention affected the overall rate of falls…

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