Time-restricted feeding improves health in mice with defective circadian clocks
By Katherine Shagoury It turns out timing really is everything, at least when it comes to the diets of lab mice that have their circadian clocks disrupted. A new study...
Read MoreExperts debate effects of sugar in “Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases”
By Katherine Shagoury Over the past 50 years researchers, clinicians, professional organizations, and health charities have waged war on sugar, calling for dietary recommendations to be changed and for a...
Read MoreRising CO2 could increases nutrient deficiency risk, study says
By Katherine Shagoury Rising levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) from human activity are making staple crops such as rice and wheat less nutritious and could result in 175 million people...
Read MoreDiet has bigger impact on emotional wellbeing in women
By Katherine Shagoury Women may need a more nutrient-rich diet to support a positive emotional well-being, according to new research from Binghamton University, part of the State University of New...
Read MoreResearchers identify link between gut bacteria and eating for pleasure, as opposed to hunger
By Katherine Shagoury The gut microbiome may play a role in a person’s susceptibility to overeating, according to a new study published in the journal PLOS One. A study of...
Read MoreNew study shows correlations between a high Omega-3 Index and depression
By Katherine Shagoury There may be significant correlations between blood levels of EPA plus DHA omega-3s in cognitive depression among heart failure subjects, according to new research published in the...
Read MoreLow-carb diets may shorten lifespan, new study says
By Katherine Shagoury Low carbohydrate diets are popular in the diet industry, though a new study published in The Lancet Public Health suggests diets restricting carbohydrate intake may shorten a...
Read MoreDehydration alters human brain shape and activity, slackens task performance
By Katherine Shagoury When dehydration strikes, part of the brain can swell, neural signaling can intensify, and doing monotonous tasks can get harder, according to a recent study published in...
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