Gene study could help heart patients cut craving for salt

Scientists have shed light on why some people crave salty food, even when they know it can seriously damage their health.

Mediterranean diet associated with small reduction in risk of hip fracture

Eating a Mediterranean diet full of fruits, vegetables, fish, nuts, legumes and whole grains appears to be associated with a lower risk of hip fracture in women, although the actual risk reduction…

Curcumin may help overcome drug-resistant tuberculosis

New research indicates that curcumin – a substance in turmeric that is best known as one of the main components of curry powder – may help fight drug-resistant tuberculosis.

Voice-controlled nutrition tracker may aid weight loss

Spoken-language app makes meal logging easier, could aid weight loss.For people struggling with obesity, logging calorie counts and other nutritional information at every meal is a proven way…

Losing weight with a high-protein diet can help adults sleep better

Overweight and obese adults who are losing weight with a high-protein diet are more likely to sleep better, according to new research from Purdue University.

Fruit juices and smoothies have ‘unacceptably high’ sugar content

Fruit juices and smoothies may contain more sugar than you expect. New research reveals that one juice may contain a child’s recommended sugar intake for a whole day.

Genetically altering female mice prevents diet-induced obesity, study shows

Researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center seeking a way to combat the growing epidemic of obesity have found that deleting microRNA-155 in female mice prevents diet-induced…

Investigating the link between probiotics and the health of female astronauts

Two Western University researchers are making the case for the use of probiotics for female astronauts to avoid serious health complications on long space missions.

Couples’ pre-pregnancy caffeine consumption linked to miscarriage risk

NIH study finds daily multivitamin before and after conception greatly reduces miscarriage risk.

High serum omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid concentrations linked to lower risk of type 2 diabetes

A new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows that high serum omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid concentrations are linked to a significantly reduced risk of type 2 diabetes.

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