Preventing autism may start with mother’s diet
By Katherine Shagoury The risk of developing autism-spectrum disorders may be determined by the mother’s microbiome, according to new research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine published August...
Read MoreCertain strategies help reduce sugary beverage consumption in children
By Katherine Shagoury A recent analysis published in Obesity Reviews shows that some strategies can successfully reduce the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages in young children. Researchers analyzed and summarized evidence...
Read MoreOmega-3 fatty acids intakes associated with longer life, study says
By Katherine Shagoury Consumption of fish and long-chain omega-3 fatty acids may be associated with lower risks of early death, according to a study published recently in the Journal of...
Read MoreMediterranean diet may improve adolescent sleep quality, academic performance, study shows
By Katherine Shagoury A Spanish study published in the journal Acta Paediatrica shows that following a Mediterranean diet may improve adolescents’ sleep quality, which may in turn improve academic performance....
Read MoreNew study offers insights on how the microbiome affects metabolism
By Katherine Shagoury Scientists have found that deleting a single gene in a particular strain of gut bacteria causes changes in metabolism and reduced weight gain in mice, according to...
Read MoreDehydration study shows effect on cognition, importance for fluid intake
By Katherine Shagoury While many may associate dehydration with extreme circumstances, a new study published earlier this month in the journal Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise shows that...
Read MoreLow-carb diets improve blood flow, study shows
By Katherine Shagoury Researchers from the University of Missouri School of Medicine recently found that, while men may lose more weight on low-carb diets, women see better improvements in artery...
Read MoreMindset changes food choices and brain responses to food
By Katherine Shagoury A simple instruction to change your thinking as mealtime approaches can help cut calories, according to new research from the University of Tübingen in Germany. By encouraging...
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