Effect of galactose ingestion before and during exercise on substrate oxidation, postexercise satiety, and subsequent energy intake in females

A study from the Journal of the American College of Nutrition, the official publication of the American College of Nutrition, analyzes the effects of consuming a galactose carbohydrate (CHO) drink…

Is a gluten-free diet really good for children?

As growing numbers of people opt for a gluten-free diet for themselves or their children, doctors are asking: Is ‘gluten-free’ truly beneficial, or is it based on misconceptions?

Greater social media use tied to higher risk of eating and body image concerns in young adults

Logging on to social media sites frequently throughout the week or spending hours trolling various social feeds during the day is linked to a greater risk of young adults developing eating and body…

Is sleeve gastrectomy a good choice for people with a sweet tooth?

Sleeve gastrectomy is a novel bariatric surgical procedure showing promising weight loss results, even among individuals classified as moderate or severe sweet eaters before the surgery.

How fruit and alcohol impact breast cancer risk

The lifelong risk of breast cancer seems to be lower among those who eat fruit and vegetables in adolescence and among women who reduce their alcohol intake in the midlife years.

Malnutrition: A hidden epidemic in older Americans

Malnutrition can affect anyone, but a group that is especially at risk is older Americans.

Barrett’s Esophagus: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Learn about the symptoms of Barrett’s esophagus, a condition where the tissue that lines the esophagus is replaced with tissue similar to the lining of the intestine.

Neighbourhoods with more takeaways amplify social inequalities in unhealthy eating and obesity

People who live or work near to a greater number of takeaway outlets are more likely to eat more takeaway food and to be overweight, but new research indicates that neighbourhoods that are…

Toxic arsenic exposure discovered in Cornish private water supplies

It is widely appreciated that toxic arsenic in well water is a devastating environmental health issue overseas in developing countries such as Bangladesh.

Do probiotics have an effect on healthy adults? It’s too early to tell

There is little evidence to support any consistent effect of probiotics on the gut microbiota of healthy individuals, according to a systematic review published in the open access journal Genome…

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