High-fat diet in pregnancy can affect three future generations

New mouse study shows that pups, grand pups, and great-grand pups of mothers fed a high-fat, high-sugar diet during pregnancy developed metabolic problems.

Coffee unlikely to cause cancer, but very hot drinks could

A review of more than 1,000 studies concludes coffee is unlikely to increase the risk of cancer – as long as the beverage is not too hot on consumption.

Overeating may cause more eating by cutting off fullness signal

New research shows overfed mice stop making a hormone that signals fullness to the brain, revealing a calorie-sensitive switch that might promote obesity.

Is Avocado Good for Diabetes?

Avocados are a popular fruit, but are they good for people with diabetes to include in their diet?

‘Traffic-light’ and numeric calorie labels cut calorie consumption by 10 percent

Color-coded calorie indicators as effective as actual calorie numbers for online meal-ordering platforms.

Salt: How much is too much?

Studies on how much salt we should consume have been conflicting.

Higher intake of whole grains associated with lower risk of major chronic diseases and death

Even small increases in consumption could bring substantial health benefits.

Healthy vegetarian diet reduces type 2 diabetes risk substantially

Vegetarian diets are known to be generally healthy. However, not all plant-based diets are equal.

Healthy plant-based diet linked with substantially lower type 2 diabetes risk

Consuming a plant-based diet — especially one rich in high-quality plant foods such as whole grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and legumes — is linked with substantially lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to a new study.

What do my cravings say about my health?

After a stressful day, it’s almost second nature to laze on the couch and drown our sorrows in a bowl of ice-cream or potato chips. Soon, we glance down and realize we’ve managed to consume the entire pint or bag. So, what makes these foods so irresistible — causing us to mindlessly indulge?

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