Food & Nutrition

Trying to avoid the freshman 15? There’s a dorm for that.
- Food & Nutrition
- September 5, 2013
Many students gain weight when they start college, so some schools now offer residence halls that focus on fitness and wellness to help combat what is commonly referred to as "the freshman 15." Frostburg State University in Maryland has bWell dorm for students interested in living a healthy lifestyle, offering workout programs and healthy meals,
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Red-meat intake linked to increased risk of diabetes
- Food & Nutrition
- June 25, 2013
A long-term study has found that increasing the amount of red meat that you eat over time is associated with a higher risk of type 2 diabetes. Frank Hu, the study’s senior author, advises people to reduce their consumption of red meat and to eat more nuts, low-fat dairy and whole grains. Red meat is
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Pushing kids to eat may cause obesity later
- Food & Nutrition
- April 29, 2013
Researchers at the University of Minnesota, combining data from two research studies, found that parents who restricted foods (a common practice) were more likely to have overweight or obese children. Researcher Katie Loth, the study's lead author, says, “Parental pressure to eat can be detrimental to children because it takes away from a child's ability
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Salty Truth: Adults Worldwide Eating Too Much Sodium
- Food & Nutrition
- March 27, 2013
According to research presented this week at the American Heart Association’s (AHA) 2013 Scientific Sessions, excessive salt led to nearly 2.3 million heart-related deaths worldwide in 2010. Researchers analyzed 247 surveys of adults participating in the 2010 Global Burden of Disease Survey, which is a collaborative study involving researchers from 50 different countries. The participants
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Mediterranean diet can ward off heart disease: study
- Food & Nutrition
- March 1, 2013
A Mediterranean diet high in olive oil, nuts, fish and fresh fruits and vegetables may help prevent heart disease and strokes, according to a new large study from Spain. In the New England Journal of Medicine, the results of the study showed that people on Mediterranean diets were 28 to 30 percent less likely to
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Folic Acid key to healthy pregnancy
- Food & Nutrition
- February 24, 2013
Research shows that folic acid can help lead to a healthy pregnancy, even for women who take it before they become pregnant. According to a study in the Journal of the American Medical Association, the vitamin can reduce a child's risk of developing autism. NBC News, 2/18/2013
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ER Visits tied to energy drinks double since 2007
- Food & Nutrition
- January 22, 2013
A new government report shows the number of people seeking emergency treatment after consuming energy drinks has doubled nationwide over the last four years, the same period in which the industry has surged in popularity in convenience stores, bars and on college campuses. Associated Press, 1/16/2013
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Is sugar toxic?
- Food & Nutrition
- August 6, 2012
Has sugar led to a public health crisis? Dr. Robert Lustig, a California endocrinologist, thinks so. He points the finger at sugar for contributing to obesity and related diseases like diabetes and heart disease, all of which he claims are preventable. He also says that sugar is the most addictive substance, because you need to
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New Support for Fish in the Fight Against Alzheimer’s
- Food & Nutrition
- November 30, 2011
A new study- conducted over a span of 10 years by researchers from University of Pittsburgh Medical Center- suggests that eating baked or broiled fish may help fight the brain shrinkage and cognitive decline associated with Alzheimer's disease. ABC News, 11/30/2011
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What Happens to Your Body After a Big Meal; Clues to Future Health?
- Food & Nutrition
- November 22, 2011
The Wall Street Journal, 11/22/2011
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High-Fiber Diet May Help Thwart Colon Cancer
- Food & Nutrition
- November 12, 2011
A new study suggests that eating a high-fiber diet may reduce your risk of colorectal cancer, especially if the fiber is from cereal and whole grains. In the study, consuming 90 grams more a day of whole grains (3 servings) was associated with about a 20 percent lower risk of colon cancer. In general, fiber
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Binge Eating a Hidden Problem Among Men
- Food & Nutrition
- October 31, 2011
A new study shows that men are almost as likely as women to lose control in the presence of food and to suffer ill health because of their bingeing. Ruth Striegel, a professor of psychology at Wesleyan University, said, “There is a widely held perception that this is just a women’s problem. That’s just wrong.”
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Overeating: Which hand are you using?
- Food & Nutrition
- September 21, 2011
Potato chips, pretzels, popcorn and other tempting snacks can pack on the pounds when not eaten in moderation. A new study found one way to cut back on the quantity consumed is by using your non-dominant hand when you eat them. CNN, September 20, 2011
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Probiotics tied to lower risk of pregnancy problem
- Food & Nutrition
- September 18, 2011
A recent study revealed that women who regularly take probiotics or eat yogurt, which contains “good” bacteria, may be less likely to suffer from the late-pregnancy complication called pre-eclampsia. This condition affects approximately 5% of all pregnant women and can be dangerous if diagnosed. Reuters, September 15, 2011
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Flaxseeds reduces breast cancer fatality risk, claim
- Food & Nutrition
- September 16, 2011
The Journal of Clinical Oncology has found that consumption of flaxseeds can reduce the risk of breast cancer fatality by 40%. Phytoestrogen, a plant compound found in foods like seeds, vegetables and wheat, joins with oestrogen in the body to reduce the amount of cancer cells. This also stops the development of new blood vessels,
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