Why might coffee drinkers live longer? Study sheds light

A new study finds that caffeine counters an inflammatory process linked to poor heart health in later life, explaining why coffee drinkers may live longer.

Blue corn may help prevent, treat metabolic syndrome

A new study in rats suggests that adding blue corn to a high-sugar, high-cholesterol diet may help prevent some of the risk factors for metabolic syndrome.

Antioxidant found in breast milk prevents liver disease, study finds

Antioxidants may prevent against chronic illnesses. A new study suggests that a common antioxidant protects against nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.

Mediterranean diet prevents brain atrophy, study finds

The brain naturally shrinks with age, but a new study suggests that the healthful Mediterranean diet may help to preserve brain size in elderly adults.

Unmotivated to exercise? Dopamine could be to blame

As the New Year approaches and we promise ourselves we will exercise more, a new study helps explain why sticking to our resolution can be so hard.

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…

Brain thinks yo-yo dieting is a famine, causing weight gain

A new study suggests yo-yo dieting tricks the brain into thinking the body is in a famine period, prompting the body to store more fat for future shortage.

Community healthcare professionals lack knowledge on severe allergic reactions in children

School first aiders, community pharmacists and GP practice nurses overestimate the risk of fatal reaction for children with food allergy, suggests a new study, yet some are unable to treat allergic…

Yo-yo dieting may be caused by altered gut microbes

Millions of Americans diet, but few maintain their weight loss. A new study suggests this ‘yo-yo’ effect may be down to changes in the gut microbiome.

Diet soda sweetener may cause weight gain

A new study may have found the reason why the sugar substitute aspartame does not help with weight loss, and may even cause weight gain.

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