Barley ‘reduces appetite and improves metabolism’

Study participants who ate barley kernel bread for 3 days had improved metabolisms for up to 14 hours and decreased blood sugar and insulin levels, researchers say.

Barley ‘reduces appetite and improves metabolism’

Study participants who ate barley kernel bread for 3 days had improved metabolisms for up to 14 hours and decreased blood sugar and insulin levels, researchers say.

FDA seeks $5.1 billion total for FY 2017, including funds to implement food safety law, improve medical product safety and quality

FY 2017 request reflects eight percent increase from last year, includes key funds for cancer initiative.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is requesting a total budget of $5.

Aging may worsen the effects of a high-salt diet

Reduced ability to rid the body of sodium could contribute to medical complications.

Alleviating malnutrition in children in resource-limited and conflict areas

In 2 articles published PLOS Medicine, Saskia van der Kam of Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) and colleagues describe the outcomes of two randomised controlled trials in resource-limited settings…

New Iowa State research holds promise for diabetics with vitamin D deficiency

A simple change in diet could boost vitamin D levels for millions of Americans suffering from Type 2 diabetes, according to new research from Iowa State University published in the Journal of…

Research shows weight loss and improved cholesterol levels with walnut-rich diet

A walnut-rich, higher fat diet showed comparable weight loss to a lower fat, higher carbohydrate diet among overweight and obese women.

Cutting-edge paleontology sparks ancient diet debate

Advanced mechanical investigation of ancient teeth and jaws shows that the diet of our distant African cousins was softer than we thought.

How Often Should I Eat Tuna?

Canned tuna is frequently a major source of mercury in people’s diets. Learn what amounts of tuna can be eaten safely without fear of mercury poisoning.