Findings point to how obesity causes disease, new approaches to chronic conditions
By Katherine Shagoury New research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine explains why obesity causes harmful inflammation that can lead to diabetes, clogged arteries, and other health problems....
Read MoreHigh fruit and vegetable consumption may reduce risk of breast cancer
By Katherine Shagoury Women who eat a high amount of fruits and vegetables each day may have a lower risk of breast cancer, especially of aggressive tumors, than those who...
Read MoreNew study does not support caffeine as appetite suppressant or weight-loss aid
By Katherine Shagoury Caffeine is frequently added to dietary supplements with claims that it suppresses appetite and facilitates weight loss, but a new study published in the Journal of the...
Read MoreReviewing latest policies affecting the healthfulness of food
By Alison Rose Levy As policy changes affecting the food supply now occur more rapidly, it’s increasingly necessary to update health recommendations based on changes in the food supply and...
Read MorePreventing 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....
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