The 20 lb. cereal box – food on your counter can predict your weight

Over 200 American kitchens were photographed to determine if the food sitting out on counters could predict the weight of the woman living in each home.

High-fat diet may cause changes in the brain that lead to anxiety and depression

A new study in mice reveals that increased body weight and high blood sugar as a result of consuming a high-fat diet may cause anxiety and depressive symptoms and measurable changes in the brain.

Affimers shown to improve disease resistance in plants

Avacta Group plc, the developer of Affimer® biotherapeutics and research reagents, is pleased to announce that data from a collaboration with researchers at the University of Copenhagen have…

Tualang honey supplements found to reduce harmful side effects of smoking

Smoking is a known factor in many serious health issues: stroke, myocardial infarction, cardiovascular disease, coronary artery disease, to name but a few. In their recent research, investigators sought to study what impact antioxidants in honey have on the oxidative stress in smokers.

What can we learn from nutrigenomics testing?

There is insufficient scientific evidence to support the utility of commercially available nutrigenomics tests that claim to link genetic variants to dietary intake or nutrition-related disorders.

Study shows antioxidant use may promote spread of cancer

A team of scientists at the Children’s Research Institute at UT Southwestern (CRI) has made a discovery that suggests cancer cells benefit more from antioxidants than normal cells, raising concerns…

Despite promise, vitamin D and calcium do not reduce colorectal cancer risk

The New England Journal of Medicine reports results of a 2,259-person study conducted at 11 academic medical centers showing that dietary supplementation with vitamin D and/or calcium after removal…

Fast food linked to poorer bone development in early years

Greater access to fast food outlets is linked to poorer bone health, while access to more healthy specialty stores is linked to higher bone mass in young children, new study finds.

Time to treat unhealthy foods like tobacco to reduce obesity

World Lung Foundation (WLF) has called on governments to start regulating food and beverage products linked to overweight and obesity.

Cancer survivors often have poor diets, which can affect their long-term health

While most cancer survivors in the United States are motivated to seek information about food choices and dietary changes to improve their health, a new study comparing their dietary patterns to…

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