Comfort-Food Cravings May Be Body’s Attempt to Put Brake on Chronic Stress
Researchers have identified a biochemical feedback system that could explain why some people crave comfort foods when they are chronically stressed.
Product Used to Lower Cholesterol Works No Better Than Placebo
A natural extract often favored by health-conscious Americans as an alternative to manufactured drugs in lowering cholesterol has turned out to be no more effective than a placebo.
Fruits and Vegetables Overlooked by Healing Heart Patients
Even after a heart attack or bypass operation, some cardiac patients say no to beneficial fruits and vegetables as well as obviously harmful dietary fat.
People Over 40 Need Frequent Exercise to Prevent or Treat Type 2 Diabetes
People over 40 who use aerobic exercise to prevent or control diabetes need not only regular, but frequent, exercise if they are to realize its potential benefits.
Food Portions May Explain the ‘French Paradox’ of Rich Foods and a Thin Population
Perplexing disconnect between France's rich cuisine and slender population can be explained in part by portions that are significantly smaller than those in America.
Expert Warns Children May Lead Shorter Lives Than Their Parents Because of Obesity
A new book warns that today's children might be the first generation in modern history to live shorter lives than their parents because of poor diet.
Diet As Good as Drug for Lowering Cholesterol, Says Study
Researchers shown that a vegetarian diet composed of specific plant foods can lower cholesterol as effectively as a drug treatment.
Junk Food, Snacks and All-You-Can-Eat Make Freshman 15 a Reality
College freshmen beware - the freshman 15, the eating binge long speculated to pile on 15 pounds during the first year of college, could be real according to a new study by a Cornell University professor.
New Protein May Play a Role in Obesity
Study identifies a new receptor protein present on fat cells that may play a role in fat metabolism and have implications for the many individuals suffering from obesity.
Inflammation Blocks Impact of Heart Healthy Diets for Some
Natural chemicals in the body as a result of chronic inflammation may underpin the failure of healthy diet.
Men With 3 of 5 Metabolic Abnormalities Risk Diabetes, Heart Disease
Men with at least 3 metabolic abnormalities are at high risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
Trans Fatty Acids on Food Labels: A Big Help For Consumers
including trans fatty acids on food labels should help millions of people.
Diabetes and Heart Patients Often Treated with Diabetes Medications Considered Unsafe
More than a quarter of diabetic patients hospitalized with heart failure are treated with diabetes medications not considered safe by the FDA.
Green, Black Tea Extracts Found to Lower Cholesterol
Clinical trial is the first human study to find that a tea product lowers cholesterol.
Sweetened Drinks Put Children at Risk for Obesity, Poor Nutrition
Too much soda and other sugar-filled drinks make children fat - which can lead to other problems.
Low Birthweight Link to Diabetes: Opportunity to Rescue Insulin-Making Cells and Thwart Future Onset
Common condition that leads to low birthweight babies may predispose the infants to obesity and diabetes.
