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More Fat, Less Protein Improves Canine Olfactory Abilities
March 27, 2013 From sniffing out bombs and weapons to uncovering criminal evidence, dogs can help save lives and keep the peace. Now, researchers have uncovered how to improve dogs' smelling skills through diet, by ... > full story -
Better-Educated Parents Feed Children Fewer Fats and Less Sugar
March 27, 2013 Almost 15,000 children aged between two and nine years old took part in the study. The level of education of parents has an influence on the frequency with which their children eat foods linked to ... > full story -
Protein-Rich Breakfasts Prevent Unhealthy Snacking in the Evening, Study Finds
March 26, 2013 Eating a breakfast rich in protein significantly improves appetite control and reduces unhealthy snacking on high-fat or high-sugar foods in the evening, which could help improve the diets of more ... > full story -
Vitamin D May Lower Diabetes Risk in Obese Children and Adolescents
March 26, 2013 Being obese puts individuals at greater risk for developing type 2 diabetes, a disease in which individuals have too much sugar in their blood. Now researchers found vitamin D supplements can help ... > full story -
Fruit Flies Fed Organic Diets Are Healthier Than Flies Fed Nonorganic Diets, Study Finds
March 26, 2013 Fruit flies fed an organic diet recorded better health outcomes than flies fed a nonorganic diet, according to a new study. Researchers found that fruit flies raised on organic foods performed better ... > full story -
Study Finds Strong Genetic Component to Childhood Obesity
March 26, 2013 Childhood body weight is strongly influenced by genes, scientists say. This study underlines the importance of genetic effects in childhood obesity, supporting the current thinking that children of ... > full story -
Obesity May Be Linked to Microorganisms Living in the Gut
March 26, 2013 How much a person eats may be only one of many factors that determines weight gain. A recent study suggests that a breath test profile of microorganisms inhabiting the gut may be able to tell doctors ... > full storyMore: -
Foods Can Help Fight Inflammation
March 22, 2013 Chronic inflammation can lead to chronic diseases, but it can be reduced naturally through the proper ... > full story -
Most Pre-Packaged Meals, Snacks for Toddlers Contain Too Much Salt
March 21, 2013 Most pre-packaged meals and snacks for toddlers contain high amounts of sodium. Some toddler meals had as much as 630 mg of sodium per ... > full story -
Eating Too Much Salt Led to 2.3 Million Heart-Related Deaths Worldwide in 2010
March 21, 2013 Excessive sodium (salt) consumption caused 2.3 million heart-related deaths in the world in 2010. Nearly 1 million of these deaths occurred in people 69 years and ... > full story
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