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Bans Don't Help Smokers Quit, Researchers Say
Mar. 3, 2015 — No significant change in home habits of smokers have been observed in the aftermath of a ban on smoking in public spaces, researchers report. Greater inspiration to kick the habit likely comes from ... full story -
Divorce Fuels Kids' Sugary Beverage Consumption, Study Finds
Mar. 3, 2015 — Children of recently separated or divorced families are likelier to drink sugar-sweetened beverages than children in families where the parents are married, putting them at higher risk for obesity ... full story -
Stress Markers in Unemployed Linked to Poor Health
Mar. 3, 2015 — It appears that stress markers in unemployed people can be found, independent of smoking, alcohol consumption and overweight/obesity. Results from a study suggest that long-term unemployment may be ... full story -
High Stress for New Mothers Increases Secondhand Smoke Risk for Infants
Feb. 27, 2015 — Mothers with a high level of prenatal social stressors -- including possibly less control over their own housing situation or economic distress -- had 2.5 times higher odds to have only a partial or ... full story -
Can Coffee Reduce Your Risk of MS?
Feb. 26, 2015 — Drinking coffee may be associated with a lower risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS), according to a new ... full story -
Impact of a Supermarket on Children's Diets
Feb. 26, 2015 — Locating full-service supermarkets within neighborhoods considered to be “food deserts” may not result in healthful dietary habits or reductions in childhood obesity -- at least in the short ... full story -
Should Smoking Be Banned in UK Parks?
Feb. 25, 2015 — Should smoking be banned in UK parks? Extending anti-smoking legislation in the UK to encompass a ban in parks and squares "is an opportunity to celebrate the great beacon of healthy living, ... full story -
Plant Chemicals May Prevent Liver Damage Caused by Fat Accumulated During Menopause
Feb. 25, 2015 — Women going through menopause often struggle with weight gain that results when their estrogen levels drop, and many turn to weight-loss supplements. But those supplements may cause an accumulation ... full story -
The £180 Billion Bill for Living in a Material World: Material Lifestyles Not Making Us Happier
Feb. 25, 2015 — Our modern material lifestyles are failing to make us happier, damaging our health, are no longer sustainable and cost the overall economy tens of billions of pounds every ... full story -
Do Genes Play a Role in Peanut Allergies? New Study Suggests Yes
Feb. 24, 2015 — Researchers have pinpointed a region in the human genome associated with peanut allergy in U.S. children, offering strong evidence that genes can play a role in the development of food ... full story -
Too Many Food Choices Exacerbate the Battle Against Obesity, Researchers Find
Feb. 24, 2015 — Researchers found that having too many food choices increases the obesity problem. In fact, researchers found that having a choice of a high-fat and low-fat diet does not help -- offspring in this ... full story -
Binge Drinking Is Strongly Associated With Eating Problems Among Russian Girls
Feb. 20, 2015 — Adolescent binge drinking has been linked to a host of problems, including worse school performance, risky sexual behaviors, illicit drugs, and a greater risk of suicide. Binge drinking may also be ... full story -
Want Pizza, Chocolate, French Fries? Highly Processed Foods Linked to Addictive Eating
Feb. 20, 2015 — A new study confirms what has long been suspected: highly processed foods like chocolate, pizza and French fries are among the most ... full story -
People With Multiple Sclerosis May Have Lower Levels of Key Nutrients
Feb. 19, 2015 — Women with multiple sclerosis (MS) may have lower levels of important antioxidant and anti-inflammatory nutrients, such as folate from food and vitamin E, than healthy people, according to a new ... full story -
Obesity Series Exposes 'Unacceptably Slow' Progress in Tackling Soaring Global Obesity Rates Over Last Decade
Feb. 18, 2015 — Global failure to tackle obesity epidemic demands new ways of thinking, say leading experts. In less than a generation, experts say, rates of child obesity have risen dramatically worldwide. For ... full story -
Unhealthy Eating Habits Outpacing Healthy Eating Patterns in Most World Regions
Feb. 18, 2015 — Worldwide, consumption of healthy foods such as fruit and vegetables has improved during the past two decades, but has been outpaced by the increased intake of unhealthy foods including processed ... full story -
Teen Brain Scans Reveal a Key to Weight Loss
Feb. 18, 2015 — MRI scans of teenagers who had successfully lost weight and kept it off show that they have higher levels of executive function -- the ability to process and prioritize competing interests. Executive ... full story -
Cancer Experience Presents Time for Lifestyle Changes in Both Survivors and Family Members
Feb. 17, 2015 — After studying cancer survivors and their family caregivers, researchers conclude that the period between the final cancer treatment and first post-treatment checkup may be an ideal time for the ... full story -
One in Four Saudis Heading for Heart Attack in 10 Years
Feb. 13, 2015 — One in four adults in Saudi Arabia is set to have a heart attack within the next 10 years, reveals new ... full story -
High Acid Diet May Have Negative Effects on Kidney Health
Feb. 12, 2015 — Among patients with chronic kidney disease, patients who consumed high acid diets were 3-times more likely to develop kidney failure than patients who consumed low acid diets, research concludes. Low ... full story
- Bans don't help smokers quit, researchers say
- Divorce fuels kids' sugary beverage consumption, study finds
- Stress markers in unemployed linked to poor health
- Should smoking be banned in UK parks?
- Plant chemicals may prevent liver damage caused by fat accumulated during menopause
- The £180 billion bill for living in a material world: Material lifestyles not making us happier
- Do genes play a role in peanut allergies? New study suggests yes
- Too many food choices exacerbate the battle against obesity, researchers find
- Binge drinking is strongly associated with eating problems among Russian girls
- Want pizza, chocolate, French fries? Highly processed foods linked to addictive eating
- Obesity series exposes 'unacceptably slow' progress in tackling soaring global obesity rates over last decade
- Unhealthy eating habits outpacing healthy eating patterns in most world regions
- Teen brain scans reveal a key to weight loss
- High acid diet may have negative effects on kidney health
- Obese black and white women differ in how they view weight
- Smoking while breastfeeding puts children at risk of obesity later in life
- Healthy diet linked to lower risk of chronic lung disease
- Study investigates the complex roads that lead families to food insecurity
- Children's hunger born from mothers' trauma
- Potential health risks of hookah smoking are being overlooked by users, concerning toxicologists
- Improving health before pregnancy could be key to prevention of childhood obesity
- Sugary drinks linked to earlier onset of menstrual periods
- Where you can find new labels and why it's not all about the numbers
- Low-income boys fare worse in wealth's shadow
- Head and neck cancers in young adults are more likely to be a result of inherited factors
- Health consciousness: Do consumers believe healthy food always tastes bad?
- New fat-fighting tactics show promise for combatting global obesity epidemic
- Can coffee protect against malignant melanoma? Study looks at trends
- Current nutrition labeling is hard to digest
- Smart phones, social media encourage healthy habits
- Men's diets are related to local offerings, unlike women's
- Despite resolutions, people buy more food after new year
- For most 'healthy' obese, health declines over time
- Healthy lifestyle may prevent heart disease in nearly 3 out of 4 women
- Cancer prevention guidelines may lower risk of obesity-linked cancers
- Readiness to change is a vital facet to committing to New Year's resolutions
- Children with autism who live with pets are more assertive
- When planning to eat right this new year, get your advice from educated and trained experts
- Moms of food-allergic kids need dietician's support
- Immune cells in brain respond to fat in diet, causing mice to eat
- Obese children's brains more responsive to sugar
- Poor diet links obese mothers, stunted children
- Jamie's Ministry of Food brings about changes in food attitudes, behaviors
- Low income kids eat more fruits, vegetables when they are in school
- Can marital quality mitigate stress of caring for ailing family member?
- Effects on body mass index of gene linked to heavy smoking revealed
- Professors weigh effectiveness of soda tax
- Mediterranean diet linked to longer life
- Mediterranean diet linked to improved CV function in erectile dysfunction patients
- High-fructose diet in adolescence may exacerbate depressive-like behavior
- New school meal requirements: More harm than good?
- Small fraction of students attended schools with USDA nutrition components
- Working night shift burns less energy, increases risk of weight gain
- Setting family rules promotes healthier behavior in children
- Young children take but often barely touch healthy school cafeteria food options
- Home cooking a main ingredient in healthier diet, study shows
- Young heart health linked to better overall health in later years
- Electronic monitoring device may help lower salt intake
- New online calculator estimates cardiovascular disease risk
- Chemical in coffee may help prevent obesity-related disease
- Nonsmokers in automobiles are exposed to significant secondhand smoke
- The Trojan horse burger: Do companies that 'do good' sell unhealthy food?
- Heavier price: How do restaurant surcharges, labeling improve health?
- How do you really feel about the cake? Emotional awareness promotes healthier eating
- Toxic mix of fast-food outlets in inner city neighborhoods fuelling diabetes, obesity epidemic
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