Healthful food perceptions influenced by price

Researchers find that the common ‘lay theory’ that healthful foods always cost more influences our perceptions of what foods are good for us.

Can we blame delicious food for our holiday weight gain?

Good-tasting food causes us to overeat and consequently gain weight; at least that’s the commonly held belief. Will research back up this theory?

Gelatin supplements, good for your joints?

A new study from Keith Baar’s Functional Molecular Biology Laboratory at the UC Davis College of Biological Sciences and the Australian Institute of Sport suggests that consuming a gelatin…

Red cabbage microgreens could reduce risk of cardiovascular disease

New research finds that red cabbage microgreens – an immature form of red cabbage – was highly effective for lowering ‘bad’ cholesterol in mice.

Food supplement may be key to treatment of rare disease

A new Tel Aviv University study finds that a popular food supplement called phosphatidylserine may be instrumental in reversing the detrimental effects of Familial Dysautonomia (FD), a debilitating…

What Things Are Best to Drink for People with Acid Reflux?

Acid reflux is an uncomfortable condition in which stomach acid flows into the food pipe. Find out what drinks will make it worse and which ones can help.

Ability to smell ‘asparagus pee’ driven by genetic variations

Researchers have identified genetic variations in people who are unable to smell the pungent aroma present in urine after consuming asparagus.

Nutrition data review shows red meat has neutral effect on cardiovascular disease risk factors

Consuming red meat in amounts above what is typically recommended does not affect short-term cardiovascular disease risk factors, such as blood pressure and blood cholesterol, according to a new…

Saturated fat may not increase heart disease risk after all

The theory that saturated fat may be bad for people has been called into question. Now, research suggests that saturated fat might even be good for you.

Christmas weight gain can persist for months

Researchers find that Americans gain around 0.6 kilograms over Christmas, and up to half of this excess weight is likely to remain for the summer months.

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