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Obesity and Under-Nutrition Prevalent in Long-Term Refugees Living in Camps
October 2, 2012 — A quarter of households in refugee camps in Algeria are currently suffering from the double burden of excess weight and under-nutrition. According to a new study, obesity is an emerging threat to ... > full story -
Obese Brain May Thwart Weight Loss: Diets High in Saturated Fat, Refined Sugar May Cause Brain Changes That Fuel Overconsumption
October 1, 2012 — New research indicates that diets that lead to obesity -- diets high in saturated fat and refined sugar -- may cause changes to the brains of obese people that in turn may fuel overconsumption of ... > full story -
Dance Dance Revolution Makes a Difference in Kids' Physical Activity Levels
October 1, 2012 — A new study offers positive news for Wii-loving teenagers and their parents: games such as Wii Sports and Dance Dance Revolution can bring them closer to recommended physical activity ... > full story -
'Cafeteria Diet' Hastens Stroke Risk: High-Sugar, High-Salt Intake Creates 'a Ticking Time Bomb of Health Problems'
October 1, 2012 — The fat- and sugar-rich Western diet leads to a lifetime of health problems, dramatically increasing the risk of stroke or death at a younger age, new research ... > full story -
Lack of Sleep Leads to Insulin Resistance in Teens
September 29, 2012 — A new study suggests that increasing the amount of sleep that teenagers get could improve their insulin resistance and prevent the future onset of ... > full story -
Nothing Fishy About Fish Oil Fortified Nutrition Bars
September 27, 2012 — In today’s fast-paced society, consumers often reach for nutrition bars when looking for a healthy on-the-go snack. A new study found that partially replacing canola oil with fish oil in ... > full story -
Reducing Acrylamide Levels in French Fries
September 26, 2012 — The process for preparing frozen, par-fried potato strips -- distributed to some food outlets for making french fries -- can influence the formation of acrylamide in the fries that people eat, a new ... > full story -
Diet High in Total Antioxidants Associated With Lower Risk of Myocardial Infarction in Women
September 21, 2012 — Coronary heart disease is a major cause of death in women. A new study has found that a diet rich in antioxidants, mainly from fruits and vegetables, can significantly reduce the risk of myocardial ... > full story -
Reading Food Labels Helps Shoppers Stay Thinner
September 19, 2012 — Shoppers —- particularly women —- who take the time to read food labels are thinner than those who ... > full story -
Weight Gain Worry for Stressed Black Girls: Stress and Weight More Strongly Linked in Black Girls Than White Counterparts
September 19, 2012 — Could the impact of chronic stress explain why American black girls are more likely to be overweight than white girls? Higher levels of stress over 10 years predict greater increases in body weight ... > full story
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