Study calls for sugar tax On 2018-11-09 People who drink sugary beverages are more likely to eat fast food and confectionery and less likely to make healthy […]
Farmers’ market vendors need training to improve food-safety practices On 2018-11-03 Many vendors at farmers markets take inadequate precautions to prevent the spread of foodborne illness, and they should be trained […]
Differences between male and female fat tissue, and health: Mouse study provides important clue as to how females stay healthier than males, even as body fat increases On 2018-10-25 New research from York University on fat tissue is providing an important clue as to how females stay healthier than […]
When fathers exercise, children are healthier, even as adults On 2018-10-22 Men who want to have children in the near future should consider hitting the gym. In a new study led […]
Leveraging restaurant menus to combat obesity: New study suggests that calorie information should be listed first On 2018-10-12 Customers at chain restaurants throughout the United States will start to see more menus that list calorie counts for different […]
Study firms up diet and depression link On 2018-10-10 Does fast food contribute to depression? Can a healthy diet combat mental illness? In an unusual experiment, James Cook University […]
Mediterranean diet prevents a leading cause of blindness, study suggests: Research shows we can all eat our way to better eye health On 2018-10-02 Evidence is mounting that a poor diet plays an important role in the development of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a […]
Link between hunger and mood explained: The sudden drop in glucose we experience when we are hungry can impact our mood On 2018-09-25 It seems “hangry” isn’t just a made-up term. University of Guelph researchers have revealed that the sudden drop in glucose […]
Kiwi teenagers less fit than a generation ago On 2018-09-21 New Zealand teenagers are less fit and weigh more than their parents were at the same age, new University of […]
Full, but still feasting: Mouse study reveals how urge to eat overpowers a signal to stop On 2018-09-21 Almost everyone knows the feeling. You’re at a restaurant or a holiday meal, and your stomach is telling you it’s […]