Obesity: Could being well hydrated prevent weight gain?

Individuals who have a higher body mass index and are obese have insufficient levels of hydration, finds a new study from the University of Michigan.

Study: Water intake overlooked in obese individuals

Researchers are learning whether a simple part of our diets might be linked to a healthier weight – and it has nothing to do with carbs, fat or protein.The potential secret weapon?

Fruit and veg give you the feel-good factor: New research suggests up to eight-a-day can make you happier

University of Warwick research indicates that eating more fruit and vegetables can substantially increase people’s later happiness levels.

Social influence can prompt healthier eating choices

Researchers have found that exposure to social-based messages promoting healthy eating can increase consumption of fruit and vegetables and reduce consumption of high-calorie snacks. It has been known for some time that people adapt their behavior to what they think is socially expected for that situation and food choices are no exception. If we are told that other people in our social group eat lots of fruit and vegetables then we may try to do the same.

Strategies to mimic fasting during chemotherapy enhance anticancer T cell activity in mice

Fasting is known to increase positive outcomes during cancer treatment, and now two independent studies in mice show that fasting, either through diet or drugs, during chemotherapy helps increase…

Are vitamin supplements for pregnant women a waste of money?

Nutritional supplements are widely marketed to pregnant women. A review asks whether scientific research backs up the relatively high cost of these pills.

Could magnesium regulate blood pressure?

A new meta-analysis finds that a median dosage of 368 mg of magnesium daily may moderately reduce blood pressure in patients with high blood pressure.

Three health benefits of coffee

Some people simply do not feel complete until they have had their morning cup of java. Now, the Daily Meal report on three health benefits of coffee.