Hedonic Effects Of Food Can Be Offset By Subtle Goal Reminders

Research to be presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior (SSIB), the foremost society for research into all aspects of eating and drinking behavior, introduces novel cost-effective strategies to facilitate healthy eating among weight-conscious consumers…

Revisiting Scott’s Polar Trek Towards Starvation

On the centenary of Scott’s ill-fated Terra Nova expedition to the South Pole, a study to be presented at the Society for Experimental Biology meeting on Sunday 1st July has shown that Scott’s men starved to death because they were consuming far too few calories to fuel their daily exertion…

Snacking On Raisins Controls Hunger, Promotes Satiety In Children

New research recently announced at the Canadian Nutrition Society annual meeting in Vancouver, B.C., suggests eating raisins as an after-school snack prevents excessive calorie intake and increases satiety – or feeling of fullness – as compared to other commonly consumed snacks…

Cancer Survivors Told To Exercise, Eat Healthily, And Maintain Ideal Bodyweight

If you are a cancer survivor and you want to minimize your risk of that cancer recurring, or another cancer developing, you should eat a healthy diet, do plenty of exercise, and maintain a healthy body weight, says the American Cancer Society in its new guidelines…

Optimal Nutrition, Physical Activity Recommended After Cancer Diagnosis

New guidelines from the American Cancer Society say for many cancers, maintaining a healthy weight, getting adequate physical activity, and eating a healthy diet can reduce the chance of recurrence and increase the likelihood of disease-free survival after a diagnosis…

Healthy Living For Cancer Survivors

The American Cancer Society (ACS) released new guidelines today, with advice especially aimed at cancer survivors seeking help about avoiding the return of the disease, or hoping to protect family members from their own plight. The ACS recommendations are pretty straight forward, although many of us find it hard to implement and maintain them…

Vaccinating Chickens Could Prevent Foodborne Illness

A vaccine could be developed to prevent Campylobacter being carried in chickens.

A Snack With Even Higher Antioxidant Levels Than Fruits And Vegetables

Popcorn’s reputation as a snack food that’s actually good for health popped up a few notches as scientists reported that it contains more of the healthful antioxidant substances called “polyphenols” than fruits and vegetables. They spoke at the 243rd National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society (ACS), the world’s largest scientific society.

The Time Is Ripe For Salmonella

The ripeness of fruit could determine how food-poisoning bacteria grow on them, according to scientists presenting their work at the Society for General Microbiology’s Spring Conference in Dublin. Their work could lead to new strategies to improve food safety, bringing many health and economic benefits…

New Guidelines For Cancer Prevention From The American Cancer Society Stress Need For Supportive Environment

Updated guidelines on nutrition and physical activity for cancer prevention from the American Cancer Society stress the importance of creating social and physical environments that support healthy behaviors…

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