Experts 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 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 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 MoreFindings 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...
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