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Excessive screen exposure at age 2 can translate into less healthy lifestyle habits in adolescence

Watching too much television at age 2 can translate into poorer eating habits in adolescence and poorer performance in school, researchers at Université de Montréal's School of Psychoeducation have found.

13 Feb 2018

Changing the way we look at dementia

In November, six people with Alzheimer's disease and related types of cognitive impairment stood before an audience of 100 in North Haven, Conn.

8 Feb 2018

Death in the family: An uncle’s overdose spurs Medicaid official to change course

Andrey Ostrovsky's family did not discuss what killed his uncle. He was young, not quite two weeks past his 45th birthday, when he died, and he had lost touch with loved ones in his final months. Ostrovsky speculated he had committed suicide.

29 Jan 2018

Choosing healthy foods more effective than trying to resist large high-calorie portions

People are often told that eating everything in moderation can help them lose weight, but it is better to choose healthier foods than to try to eat less, according to Penn State researchers.

27 Jan 2018

Researchers find new method to overcome major challenge of stem cell therapy

Researchers have discovered a new technique that overcomes one of the major challenges of stem cell therapy.

25 Jan 2018

UGR study paves way for development of better analgesics to treat joint pain

Researchers from the University of Granada have led a novel study in mice which shows that neurons mediating joint pain are different from those mediating cutaneous pain.

19 Dec 2017

Baby-led weaning approach does not increase choking risk, research finds

New research from Swansea University shows that letting babies feed themselves solid foods from as young as six months does not increase the risk of them choking compared to spoon-feeding them.

7 Dec 2017

Danish study sheds light on why whole grains are healthy

When overweight adults exchange refined grain products - such as white bread and pasta - with whole grain varieties, they eat less, they lose weight and the amount of inflammation in their bodies decreases. These are some of the findings of a large Danish study headed by the National Food Institute, Technical University of Denmark.

2 Nov 2017

Cassava could partially replace wheat flour in bread to prevent scarcity

In coming decades, the rise in global temperatures owing to climate change may hinder the production of wheat in many temperate regions where the crop is grown today. The raw material for bread, one of the world's most consumed foods, may become scarce and more expensive as a result.

25 Oct 2017

New research reveals negative consequences of coffee cultivation in Uganda

New research led by Kelly Austin, associate professor of sociology at Lehigh, explores unequal exchange in the coffee industry. She cites a range of negative consequences that coffee cultivation contributes to, including: malaria vulnerability, decreased participation in schooling, gender inequalities, and environmental degradation in Bududa, Uganda.

11 Oct 2017

Most people in Canada do not know they have celiac disease, research suggests

Research on a large sample of Canadians suggests that most people with celiac disease don't know they have it.

6 Oct 2017

Care for Dental Bridges

Patients who have undergone a dental bridge procedure should be advised as to the best ways to care for the bridge to prolong its lifespan.

22 Sep 2017

Colorectal cancer risk lowered by whole grains but increased by processed meats, says study

A new study conducted by the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) and the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) found that the daily intake of grains, such as those from whole-wheat bread or brown rice reduces the risk of colorectal cancer; the risk is expected to decrease with the increase in the amount of gains consumed.

7 Sep 2017

Moderate intake of carbohydrate and fat associated with better health, says global study

An international study suggests that a diet consisting of a moderate consumption of fat, fruits and vegetables, coupled with avoidance of high levels of carbohydrates, is linked with a decreased risk of death.

30 Aug 2017

Moderate intake of nutrients found to be best for health

Research with more than 135,000 people across five continents has shown that a diet which includes a moderate intake of fat and fruits and vegetables, and avoidance of high carbohydrates, is associated with lower risk of death.

29 Aug 2017

Positive effects of ‘superfoods’ on people’s health

The importance of healthy eating for our well-being is scientifically proven and having a varied diet goes without saying. Part of this are the so-called superfoods, which are exploding in popularity because of their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, even if we must pay attention to sensationalist promises.

11 Aug 2017

Researchers create rum flavor lexicon to accurately describe nuances found in different varieties

Aficionados use words like "oaky" to describe some wines, or "hoppy" when talking about certain beers. But for rum—a product with over 1,000 different varieties—putting the words together to describe what imbibers are smelling and tasting is a bit more difficult.

31 Jul 2017

Most pregnant women do not know their recommended calorie intake, survey found

A survey conducted by the National Charity Partnership (NCP), U.K suggests that most of the women who participated are not sure on the amount of food they should intake while they are pregnant. According to the research that surveyed 2,100 U.K. women, only one-third of the expectant mothers were able to produce the correct answers to the questions asked to them.

24 Jul 2017

Restaurant placemats can encourage children to choose healthier food options

Placemats can be used to encourage children to eat healthier food in restaurants, according to a new study by the University at Buffalo and Independent Health Foundation.

18 Jul 2017

Ground breaking study dispels myth that vitamin D2 and D3 have same nutritional value

Worldwide health authorities are being urged to rethink official guidance around vitamin D following the publication of a ground breaking study from the University of Surrey, which dispels the myth that vitamin D2 and D3 have the same nutritional value.

7 Jul 2017