Research reveals who has gained weight in the U.S. over the last decade
Photo Cred: Andres Ayrton/Pexels By Liz Gold A new study has found that the obesity epidemic in the United States is not slowing down and has revealed that more than...
Read MoreCampus food pantries may reduce students’ food insecurity, depression
Photo Cred: Alexis Brown/Unsplash By Liz Gold New research has examined how students’ use of a campus food pantry can positively affect their physical health, mental health, and improve their...
Read MoreStudy shows human cells absorb less nutrients from plant-based protein than chicken
By Avery St. Onge A recent study showed that meat substitutes provided human cells with less protein than chicken. The study, published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry,...
Read MoreMost people overestimate the quality of their diet, study shows
Photo Cred: Dan Gold/Unsplash By Liz Gold New research has found that most people in the United States substantially overrate the quality of their diet. The study, presented this week...
Read MoreDrinking coffee may reduce risk of acute kidney injury, new study finds
Photo Cred: Snap by Three/Unsplash By Liz Gold New research has revealed that those who drink at least one cup of coffee a day may reduce the risk of acute...
Read MoreEndurance enhancers, high-fat diet, associated with higher risk of pancreatic cancer
Photo Cred: Alena Shekhovtcova/Pexels By Avery St. Onge A recent study suggests that high-fat diets and a synthetic material found in unregulated performance enhancers activated a cell nuclear receptor which...
Read MorePenn State develops ‘digital dietitian’ to help people make better choices
Photo Cred: Jeshoots/Unsplash By Liz Gold, Liz Gold A new program explored using immersive virtual reality to help fill the role of a digital dietitian, which may eventually improve the...
Read MoreAmerican Society for Nutrition addresses infant formula shortage
Photo Cred: Lucy Wolski/Unsplash By Liz Gold A new published perspective addresses the current shortage of infant and pediatric formulas and offers recommendations to help prevent future occurrences and regain...
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