Diet trends show Americans consume too many low-quality carbs
By Katherine Shagoury Despite years of steady advice and guidance on healthy eating, a report card on the American diet shows adults are still consuming too many low-quality carbohydrates and...
Read MoreStudy reports benefits, safety, of FODMAP diet for children
By Katherine Shagoury The low fermentable oligo-, di-, monosaccharides, and polyols (FODMAP) diet, a diet low in carbohydrates that trigger digestive symptoms like bloating and stomach pain, is a useful...
Read MoreToolkit provides guidelines for weight loss counseling in primary care
By Katherine Shagoury Healthcare practitioners and researchers have a new tool to combat obesity in primary care settings, according to a new study published in the journal Obesity. In 2011, the...
Read MoreLifestyle modifications key to preventing many breast cancer cases
By Katherine Shagoury Expert reports estimate that one in three breast cancer cases could be prevented by lifestyle modifications, according to new research to be presented during the North American...
Read MoreGreen tea could help reduce antibiotic resistance
By Katherine Shagoury A natural antioxidant commonly found in green tea can help eliminate antibiotic resistant bacteria, according to a new study by scientists at the University of Surrey in...
Read MoreObesity associated with abnormal bowel habits, not diet, researchers find
By Katherine Shagoury A team of physician researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) in Boston, Massachusetts found a strong association between obesity and chronic diarrhea independent of an...
Read MoreAntioxidants in cheese may protect blood vessels from salt damage
By Katherine Shagoury Antioxidants naturally found in cheese may help protect blood vessels from damage from high levels of salt in the diet, according to a new study by researchers at...
Read MoreSleepless nights compromise gut health, study says
By Katherine Shagoury The function of a group of immune cells known to be strong contributors to gut health are directly controlled by the brain’s circadian clock, according to new...
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