Children with higher genetic risk for obesity respond more strongly to fast food ads

Dartmouth researchers have found that children with a genetic risk for obesity had greater activity in brain reward centers when watching fast food commercials, which could help us to understand…

Short-term, low-carb diets better for weight loss than low-fat diets

A new clinical review concludes that low-carb diets are safe and effective. Low-carb diets are more effective than low-fat diets in the short-term.

UK soft drinks industry levy estimated to have significant health benefits, especially among children

Reducing sugar content of high and mid sugar drinks is likely to have the greatest impact on health, with fewer cases of obesity, diabetes and tooth decay.

Study links nutrition to brain health and intelligence in older adults

A study of older adults links consumption of a pigment found in leafy greens to the preservation of “crystallized intelligence,” the ability to use the skills and knowledge one has acquired over a…

Sugar and sweeteners – how do they affect our appetite?

What should healthy young men who want to watch their weight and manage their blood sugar levels drink?

Diet Tips for GERD: Foods to Eat and Avoid

Acid reflux is an uncomfortable condition in which stomach acid comes back into the esophagus. Find out which foods can reduce or worsen symptoms.

Fasting could help treat most common childhood leukemia

A study reveals that intermittent fasting cleared cancer cells and increased survival in mouse models of acute lymphocytic leukemia.

Vanderbilt University Medical Center researchers find colon polyps linked to lifestyle factors

Lifestyle factors like cigarette smoking and red meat consumption are known to be associated with an increased risk of colon polyps which can lead to colorectal cancer.

Diet, the gut microbiome, and colorectal cancer: are they linked?

Recent evidence from animal models suggests a role for specific types of intestinal bacteria in the development of colorectal cancer (CRC).

How Can Diet Affect Psoriasis?

Find out how certain dietary choices may reduce inflammation and the risk of celiac disease and promote overall health for people with psoriasis.

« Previous Page — Next Page »