Pancreatic cancer risk linked to weak sunlight

UC San Diego epidemiologists suggest harm may come from low vitamin DWriting in the online issue of the Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, researchers at University of…

Nut intake linked to lower risk of obesity

A new study, published in the online journal PLOS ONE, looks at the association between tree nuts (almonds, Brazil nuts, cashews, hazelnuts, macadamias, pecans, pine nuts, pistachios and walnuts), metabolic syndrome (MetS) and obesity in a population with a wide range of nut intake ranging from never to daily.

Pathogen Survival May Be Promoted By Antibiotic Residues In Sausage Meat

Antibiotic residues in uncured pepperoni or salami meat are potent enough to weaken helpful bacteria that processors add to acidify the sausage to make it safe for consumption, according to a study published in mBio®, the online open-access journal of the American Society for Microbiology, on August 28…

Muscle-Building Dietary Supplement Creatine Can Fight Depression

According to a new study published in the August 3 edition of the online issue of the American Journal of Psychiatry, women who suffer from major depression may benefit from creatine, a muscle-building dietary supplement to feel better…

Does Vitamin D Enhance Academic Performance? Probably Not

A study, in the online version of Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, shows that high levels of vitamin D do not appear to boost the academic performance of teenagers…

Our Dining Partners Influence Our Eating Behavior

Share a meal with someone and you are both likely to mimic each other’s behavior and take bites at the same time rather than eating at your own pace, says a study published in the Feb. 2 issue of the online journal PLoS ONE.

Proper Protein Intake Crucial For Moderating Energy Intake, Keeping Obesity At Bay

Testing protein leverage in lean humans: a randomised controlled experimental study Obesity is a growing problem worldwide, but proper protein consumption can help keep it at bay, according to a paper published Oct. 12 in the online journal PLoS ONE…