Western diet link to ADHD, Australian study finds

A new study from Australia shows an association between ADHD and a “Western-style” diet in adolescents. The study examined the dietary patterns of 1800 adolescents from the long-term Raine Study and classified diets into ‘Healthy’ or ‘Western’ patterns.

Meals as medicine: Anti-obesity effects of soy in rat model of menopause

A diet rich in soy prevents weight gain in post-menopausal female rats, according to new research.

Luteolin stars in study of healthful plant compounds

New studies are providing some of the missing details about how natural compounds in plants may protect us against inflammation.

Fast food chains have significantly decreased trans fats in cooking oils, study finds

Five major fast food chains have significantly decreased trans fats in the oils they use to cook food, according to new research.

Fast food chains have significantly decreased trans fats in cooking oils, study finds

Five major fast food chains have significantly decreased trans fats in the oils they use to cook food, according to new research.

Eating foods rich in vitamin E associated with lower dementia risk

Consuming more vitamin E through the diet appears to be associated with a lower risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study.

Higher-protein diets support weight loss, but may lower bone density in postmenopausal women

Overweight and moderately obese postmenopausal women using diets based on higher protein intake also need to be aware of potential bone loss, according to new research.

Antioxidants do help arteries stay healthy

Long-term supplementation with dietary antioxidants has beneficial effects on sugar and fat metabolism, blood pressure and arterial flexibility in patients with multiple cardiovascular risk factors. Researchers report these positive results in a randomized controlled trial of combined vitamin C, vitamin E, coenzyme Q10 and selenium capsules.