All signs point to health: Arrows on grocery floors increased the proportion of produce spending

Fruit and vegetable availability is often assumed to be a purchase barrier, yet fruit and vegetable availability does not necessarily result in frequent purchases.

Cruciferous vegetables protect against oral cancer, study shows

A new study shows how broccoli sprout extract activates a gene that detoxifies carcinogens, protecting against oral cancer recurrence.

Copper is key in burning fat

Berkeley scientist says results could provide new target for obesity research.A new study is further burnishing copper’s reputation as an essential nutrient for human physiology.

Portion-controlled ready meals may encourage greater weight loss

Adults who ate portion-controlled, prepackaged meals twice daily for 3 months lost more weight than those who chose their own meals, a new study reveals.

Middle school intervention program leads to long-term BMI reduction for obese students

A five-week obesity prevention program for seventh grade students in Southern California helped obese students lose weight over a long-term period, according to a new study from the RAND…

Study finds BBP can increase fat stores in body before we’re born

Benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP), a chemical commonly used in the food manufacturing process, can increase fat stores in the body even before we’re born, according to a new study published in the…

Poor fetal, maternal outcomes linked to high-fructose diet in pregnancy

Consuming too much fructose – often present in processed foods – during pregnancy may restrict fetal growth and cause placental defects, a new study suggests.

Elevated bladder cancer risk in New England and arsenic in drinking water from private wells

A new study has found that drinking water from private wells, particularly dug wells established during the first half of the 20th century, may have contributed to the elevated risk of bladder…

Mediterranean diet linked to a healthier heart

People with heart disease who choose to eat from the Mediterranean diet food groups are less likely to have a heart-related event, a new study suggests.

Mediterranean diet linked to a healthier heart

People with heart disease who choose to eat from the Mediterranean diet food groups are less likely to have a heart-related event, a new study suggests.

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