Diets lacking omega-3s lead to anxiety, hyperactivity in teens

Diets lacking omega-3 fatty acids – found in foods like wild fish, eggs, and grass-fed livestock – can have worsened effects over consecutive generations, especially affecting teens, according to a University of Pittsburgh study…

Improving imported food safety, FDA takes steps

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released two proposed rules to improve the safety of imported foods. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, foodborne illnesses in the USA are on the rise.

Lovers of dark chocolate show higher tolerance for bitterness in chocolate ice cream

To make the inherent bitterness of cocoa in chocolate ice cream more palatable, manufacturers add high levels of fat and sugar. Yet, bitterness is an integral part of the complex flavor of chocolate…

What is the difference between food allergy and food intolerance?

Food allergy is completely different from food intolerance. A food allergy involves an immune system response, food intolerance does not. If you have food intolerance you cannot properly digest a substance in certain foods, often because you have an enzyme deficiency

What is food intolerance? What causes food intolerance?

Food intolerance, also known as non-IgE mediated food hypersensitivity or non-allergic food hypersensitivity, refers to difficulty in digesting certain foods.

Arsenic in rice poses health risks when rice consumption high

High levels of arsenic in rice have been shown to be associated with elevated genetic damage in humans, a new study has found. Over the last few years, researchers have reported high concentrations of arsenic in several rice-growing regions around the world…

Physical inactivity, poor diet and smoking linked to disability in older population

An unhealthy lifestyle is associated with a greater likelihood of developing disability over the age of 65, with the risk increasing progressively with the number of unhealthy behaviours, suggests a paper published on bmj.com today.

Physical inactivity, poor diet and smoking linked to disability in older population

An unhealthy lifestyle is associated with a greater likelihood of developing disability over the age of 65, with the risk increasing progressively with the number of unhealthy behaviours, suggests a paper published on bmj.com today.

Physical inactivity, poor diet and smoking linked to disability in older population

An unhealthy lifestyle is associated with a greater likelihood of developing disability over the age of 65, with the risk increasing progressively with the number of unhealthy behaviours, suggests a paper published on bmj.com today. Disability is commonly defined as “difficulty or dependency in carrying out activities essential to independent living”…

Athletes need to be careful to monitor diet, weight to maintain muscle mass

Athletes seeking a healthy performance weight should eat high fiber, low-fat food balanced with their training regimen in order to maintain muscle while still burning fat, according to a new article.

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