Too much sugar during adolescence may alter brain’s reward circuits

A new study in rats may provide significant insights into the long-term impacts of over-consumption of sugary foods during adolescence.

Most restaurants serve oversized, high-calorie meals

More than 90% of meals from 123 restaurants assessed in a new study were served in oversized quantities that exceeded the recommended calorie intake, researchers found.

How your taste buds could help tackle obesity

It is possible to increase fat taste sensitivity in taste buds, according to a new study, which may reduce intake of fatty foods – a strategy that could combat obesity.

Men’s sexual health: are the supplements safe?

Over-the-counter treatments for men’s sexual health are widely available and often used, but are they effective or even safe? A new study suggests not.

What you eat can influence how you sleep

A new study found that eating less fiber, more saturated fat and more sugar is associated with lighter, less restorative, and more disrupted sleep.

Does high folic acid intake reduce immune system defenses?

A new study conducted in mice suggests that excess folic acid intake could impair specific immune cells, leaving them vulnerable to infections and cancer.

Does more vitamin D increase the risk of falls?

High doses of vitamin D do not appear to improve function in the lower extremities and may increase the risk of falling in seniors, a new study finds.

How healthy foods could lead to overeating

While eating healthily is considered a key factor in reducing obesity, a new study suggests healthy food labels may be causing us to overeat, fuelling the obesity epidemic.

Overeating and depressed? Yale team finds connection – and maybe a solution

Chronic overeating and stress are tied to an increased risk of depression and anxiety, and in a new study, Yale researchers explain why that happens and suggest a possible solution.

Top risk factors for child undernutrition in India identified

In India, nearly 40% of all children are stunted–of extremely low height for their age–and nearly 30% are underweight.

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