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Jan. 30, 2020
Gene Dysregulation Caused by Soybean Oil Behind Negative Health Impacts
Researchers at the University of California, Riverside found that mice consuming a diet high in soybean oil experienced the dysregulation of about 100 genes, some of which are linked to obesity, diabetes and mental health conditions.
Jan. 27, 2020
MedDiet May Improve Kidney Function of Transplant Recipients
Researchers at the University of Groningen found that higher adherence to the Mediterranean diet among kidney transplant patients was inversely associated with renal function decline and failure.
Dec. 30, 2019
Eating Within a 10-Hour Window May Prevent Chronic Disease
Time-restricted eating poses less of a challenge for long-term dietary compliance than counting calories, and it may offer an array of health benefits beyond promoting weight control.
Dec. 6, 2019 Food & Cooking
Aug. 22, 2019 News Briefs
Men's Sexual Health May Benefit From Daily Nut Consumption and MedDiet
Aug. 21, 2019 Health
New Study Links Plant-Based Diets With Reduced Risk Of Heart Disease
Aug. 13, 2019 Health
Ketogenic Diet Study on Soldiers Provides Striking Weight Loss Results
Aug. 6, 2019 Health
107-Year-Old New Yorker Partially Attributes Longevity to Med Diet
Jul. 8, 2019
New Studies Link Ultra-Processed Food With Premature Death
Two independent studies in France and Spain have found that people who consume a lot of ultra-processed foods are at a higher risk of cardiovascular disease and premature death.
Jun. 12, 2019
Mediterranean Diet Ranked 'Best Overall'
The MedDiet beat out 40 other diets to get the top spot in the U.S. News and World Report annual ranking for the first time. It was also rated the number one diet in five subcategories.
Jun. 10, 2019
Eating Blueberries Every Day Reduces Heart Risk
Researchers found eating one cup blueberries every day reduced the risk of developing diseases, such as cardiovascular disease and Type 2 diabetes in at risk individuals.
Jun. 6, 2019
Poor Diet Found to Be Major Risk Factor for Cancer
New research showed that eating nutritious foods and avoiding non-nutritious foods might help protect against cancer.
May. 31, 2018
Olive Oil and the Ketogenic Diet
Studies on diabetes, obesity, weight loss and cholesterol have shown the ketogenic diet can have a positive impact on fighting the health issues.
Nov. 15, 2017
Diets Rich in Polyunsaturated Fats May Reduce Appetite
A study out of the University of Georgia suggests that regularly eating foods high in polyunsaturated fats, such as avocado, quinoa, chickpeas, salmon, walnuts and olive oil, may have an affect on your appetite.
Nov. 8, 2017
Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Increase Risk of Metabolic Syndrome and Diabetes
Researchers reviewed scientific investigation on the health effects of consuming sugary beverages and found the preponderance of the evidence implicated the drinks in increasing the likelihood of common medical conditions.
Aug. 8, 2017
Diet Soda Linked to Weight Gain, Not Weight Loss
Long-term use of artificial sweeteners is linked to increased waistline size and modest gains in weight.
Aug. 2, 2017
Small Dietary Changes Can Reduce Risk of Death
A mere 20 percent improvement in the quality of your diet may decrease the risk of death by 8 to 17 percent.
Jun. 29, 2017
Your Waistline Can Predict Cancer Risk
British scientists find it's not just how much you weigh but where your weight accumulates that can have a bearing on cancer risk.
May. 6, 2017
Research Reveals Links Between Osteoarthritis and Animal Fat Consumption
Australian researchers have identified a link between saturated fat consumption and the likelihood of developing osteoarthritis -- the first time the relationship has directly been explored.
May. 4, 2017
Consuming the Wrong Oil Makes You Fat and Lazy, Research Shows
A diet high in the polyunsaturated fatty acids found in some common oils, without enough of the monounsaturated fatty acids found in olive oil, is correlated with sedentary behaviors.
Mar. 28, 2017
Asians Much More Interested in Eating Healthy Than Westerners
The East and West are worlds apart when it comes to healthy eating, an online survey found.
Jan. 26, 2017
Our Preference for Tasty Foods Does Not Necessarily Lead to Obesity
Good taste can stimulate food intake acutely, and guide selection toward nutrient-dense foods that cause weight gain, but it does not determine how much is eaten chronically.
Jan. 19, 2017
Flies Fed Sugar-Rich Diets Are Damaged for Life, and Die Faster
UCL scientists found that no matter the healthy interventions of the future, flies previously fed on a high-sugar diet died earlier, as the activity of a gene associated with longevity was repressed by sugar over the long term.