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Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Contribute to U.S. Obesity Epidemic, Particularly Among Children
Apr. 23, 2014 In response to the ongoing policy discussions on the role of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) on weight and health, The Obesity Society (TOS) concludes that SSBs contribute to the United States’ ... full story -
More Americans in Their Golden Years Are Going Hungry
Apr. 23, 2014 The seniors who are dealing with hunger are also facing negative health and nutrition consequences, American research indicates. In a country as wealthy as the United States, it may come as a ... full story -
High-Calorie, Low-Nutrient Foods in Kids' TV Programs
Apr. 23, 2014 Fruits and vegetables are often displayed in the popular Swedish children’s TV show Bolibompa, but there are also plenty of high-sugar foods. A new study explores how food is portrayed in ... full story -
Fat Metabolism in Animals Altered to Prevent Most Common Type of Heart Disease
Apr. 22, 2014 Working with mice and rabbits, scientists have found a way to block abnormal cholesterol production, transport and breakdown, successfully preventing the development of atherosclerosis, the main ... full story -
Rice Gets Trendy, Adds Nutrients, So Much More
Apr. 21, 2014 Rice is becoming a trendy culinary selection of many restaurant menus, but also the go-to solution for consumers looking for gluten-and allergen-free choices rich in nutrients. The National ... full story -
Top 10 Functional Food Trends for 2014
Apr. 21, 2014 Insights on the top 10 functional food trends for 2014 have been recently published, based on data from a multitude of industry resources. The article details many of the social and physical benefits ... full story -
Mom's Diet Mirrors Child's Food Allergies
Apr. 18, 2014 A long-term study evaluating maternal diet’s impact on food allergy in later life is expected to uncover causes of allergy in children. A particular focus for the project is the different effects ... full story -
Gene Variant Increases Risk of Colorectal Cancer from Eating Processed Meat
Apr. 17, 2014 A common genetic variant that affects one in three people appears to significantly increase the risk of colorectal cancer from the consumption of processed meat, according to a new ... full story -
Fish Consumption Advisories for Expecting Mothers Fail to Cover All Types of Contaminants
Apr. 17, 2014 Fish consumption advisories for expecting mothers are ineffective in reducing infant exposure to contaminants like persistent organic pollutants. The researchers' model estimates that women who ... full story -
Key Milestone for Brown Fat Research With Ground-Breaking MRI Scan
Apr. 17, 2014 The first MRI scan to show 'brown fat' in a living adult could prove to be an essential step towards a new wave of therapies to aid the fight against diabetes and obesity. Brown fat has ... full story -
Surprising Consequences of Banning Chocolate Milk
Apr. 16, 2014 Eliminating chocolate milk from elementary schools decreased total milk sales by 10 percent, and increased milk waste by 29 percent, a study has shown. Additionally, the ban may have been a factor in ... full story -
Oft-Assumed Reasons for Racial Obesity Disparities May Not Be Only Cause, Study Says
Apr. 16, 2014 African-Americans have higher obesity rates than do whites, and while socioeconomic status is often believed to be the root cause, a new study suggests other factors should be considered. ... full story -
Obesity Can Amplify Bone, Muscle Loss
Apr. 16, 2014 A new syndrome called “osteosarcopenic obesity” that links the deterioration of bone density and muscle mass with obesity has been identified by researchers. The syndrome explains how many obese ... full story -
Expect Changes in Appetite, Taste of Food After Weight Loss Surgery
Apr. 16, 2014 Changes in appetite, taste and smell are par for the course for people who have undergone Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery during which one's stomach is made smaller and small intestines ... full story -
Low Vitamin D May Not Be a Culprit in Menopause Symptoms
Apr. 16, 2014 No significant connection between vitamin D levels and menopause symptoms has been made from the results of a research project on the topic. The authors analyzed the relationship between the blood ... full story -
Lifestyle Determines Gut Microbes: Study With Modern Hunter-Gatherers Tells Tale of Bacteria Co-Evolution
Apr. 15, 2014 The intestinal bacteria of present-day hunter-gatherers has for the first time been deciphered by an international team of researchers. Bacterial populations have co-evolved with humans over millions ... full story -
Vitamin D Deficiency Contributes to Poor Mobility Among Severely Obese People
Apr. 15, 2014 Among severely obese people, vitamin D may make the difference between an active and a more sedentary lifestyle, according to a new study. The study found severely obese people who also were vitamin ... full story -
Chew on This: How Does Food Texture Impact Its Perceived Calorie Content?
Apr. 15, 2014 Food is an intimately personal thing; we savor some tastes and despise others. But how does the way we chew and eat our food impact our overall consumption? According to a new study, people perceive ... full story -
Low-Calorie Restaurant Menus: Are They Making Us Fat?
Apr. 15, 2014 Depending on our food cravings, the number of items served, and even the time of day, ordering a meal at a restaurant often requires a “narrowing down” decision making process. According to a new ... full story -
Obesity: Are Lipids Hard Drugs for the Brain?
Apr. 15, 2014 Why can we get up for a piece of chocolate, but never because we fancy a carrot? Research has demonstrated part of the answer: triglycerides, fatty substances from food, may act in our brains ... full story
- Sugar-sweetened beverages contribute to U.S. obesity epidemic, particularly among children
- More Americans in their golden years are going hungry
- High-calorie, low-nutrient foods in kids' TV programs
- Gene variant increases risk of colorectal cancer from eating processed meat
- Fish consumption advisories for expecting mothers fail to cover all types of contaminants
- Key milestone for brown fat research with ground-breaking MRI scan
- Surprising consequences of banning chocolate milk
- Oft-assumed reasons for racial obesity disparities may not be only cause, study says
- Obesity can amplify bone, muscle loss
- Expect changes in appetite, taste of food after weight loss surgery
- Low vitamin D may not be a culprit in menopause symptoms
- Lifestyle determines gut microbes: Study with modern hunter-gatherers tells tale of bacteria co-evolution
- Vitamin D deficiency contributes to poor mobility among severely obese people
- Chew on this: How does food texture impact its perceived calorie content?
- Low-calorie restaurant menus: Are they making us fat?
- Obesity: Are lipids hard drugs for the brain?
- Are chromium supplements helpful in lowering blood sugar levels?
- Consuming high-fat diet associated with increased risk of certain types of breast cancer
- Chips with olestra cause body toxins to dip, study finds
- Green is good: Natural compound from green tomatoes increases muscle, protects against muscle wasting
- Novel approach to accelerate metabolism could lead to new obesity treatment
- Restaurants in public housing developments serve fewer healthy meals, nearly 75 percent of entrιes unhealthy
- Specific causes of brown fat cell 'whitening' found
- Most schools meet new USDA drinking water mandate; more steps needed to encourage consumption
- Glucosamine promotes longevity by mimicking low-carb diet, study finds
- Obese people feel full sooner than people of normal weight
- Severe obesity on the rise among children in the U.S.
- Daily serving of beans, peas, chickpeas or lentils can significantly reduce bad cholesterol
- Fathers can lower their children's risk of going hungry by staying involved
- Fatty acid composition in blood reflects quality of dietary carbohydrates in children
- Drink milk? Women who do may delay knee osteoarthritis
- Does a junk food diet make you lazy? Psychology study offers answer
- In mice, obese dads produce heavier daughters with epigenetically altered breast tissue
- Higher total folate intake may be associated with lower risk of exfoliation glaucoma
- More than half of high-risk alcohol users report improvement after surgery
- Smoking may dull obese women’s ability to taste fat, sugar
- Key chocolate ingredients could help prevent obesity, diabetes
- Good diet boosts health but not wealth
- Trans fat, regulation, legislation and human health
- Still no clear evidence for health benefits of vitamin D? Experts try to make sense of the data
- A protein could be key weapon in battle of the bulge
- Obesity primes colon for cancer, according to study
- Breast milk and diet up to two years old: A means of preventing the risk of child obesity
- Monkey caloric restriction study shows big benefit; contradicts earlier study
- Customers prefer restaurants that offer nutrition facts, healthful foods
- Lose the paunch, halt the hair loss?
- Patients with gluten intolerance: New therapies possible
- New evidence linking fruit and vegetable consumption with lower mortality
- Heart-healthy benefits of Mediterranean diet
- Obesity prevention programs can lower kids' blood pressure, even if they don't reduce body fat
- Quality early childhood programs help prevent adult chronic disease, research shows
- TV linked to poor snacking habits, cardiovascular risk in middle schoolers
- Eating fruits, vegetables linked to healthier arteries later in life
- Saturated fat, cholesterol, and statin controversy
- People unwilling to swallow soda tax, size restrictions
- One size does not fit all: Dietary guidelines for choline may be insufficient
- More severe heart disease found in patients with vitamin D deficiency
- Mediterranean diet may lower risk of diabetes
- Combating obesity with new Okinawan rice
- Gen X obesity a major problem for healthcare, workforce: Australian study
- Economic growth no cure for child undernutrition
- Gut metabolism changes -- not stomach size -- linked to success of vertical sleeve gastrectomy
- Cereal flake size influences calorie intake
- Secret to cutting sugary drink use by teens found by new study
- Beer marinade could reduce levels of potentially harmful substances in grilled meats
- Sugary drinks weigh heavily on teenage obesity
- Web-based alcohol screening program shows limited effect among university students
- Fewer children at risk for deficient vitamin D
- Blood test may help predict whether a child will become obese
- Shorter sleepers are over-eaters, study in children shows
- Medical marijuana may ease some MS; Little evidence for other complementary or alternative therapies
- Deletion of FAT10 gene reduces body fat, slows down aging in mice
- Protein followed by exercise is recipe for calorie-burning success in some women
- Soda tax does little to decrease obesity, study shows
- Obesity, depression linked in teen girls, new study shows
- UV exposure found to lower folate levels in young women
- One-third of kids with obesity 'metabolically healthy,' study shows
- Not only is she thinner than you, her muscles work better, too: Role of muscle function in maintaining weight
- Combo of overweight, high sodium intake speeds cell aging in teens
- Childhood abuse may impair weight-regulating hormones
- Obesity: Not just what you eat
- Spices and herbs intervention helps adults reduce salt intake
- Ruling with an iron fist could make your child pack on pounds
- Is 'Nanny State' ethical when policing obesity?
- A diet to make you fat or fit? The role of 'sumo stew' in shaping a sumo wrestler
- Understanding binge eating, obesity connection
- Fried foods may interact with genes to influence body weight, say experts
- No evidence that vitamin D supplements reduce depression, study concludes
- Precise reason for health benefits of dark chocolate: Thank hungry gut microbes
- Trends in food supplements differ from country to country, new study finds
- Parents matter more than they think in how their children eat
- Supplements not associated with reduced risk of cardiovascular disease in elderly
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