Leading medics say UK in need of ‘urgent referral’ as country struggles to get to grips with obesity crisis

The UK is struggling to make inroads into the obesity epidemic that is gripping the nation, with no progress on improving nutritional standards in schools, restricting junk food advertising or…

Adults with insomnia benefit from tart cherry juice

A morning and evening ritual of tart cherry juice may help you sleep better at night, suggests a new study presented at the Experimental Biology 2014 meeting.

Being called ‘fat’ may increase obesity risk for girls

New research from the University of California Los Angeles suggests that labeling a 10-year-old girl as fat may increase her risk of becoming obese almost a decade later.

Discovery of anti-appetite molecule released by fibre could help tackle obesity

New research has helped unpick a long-standing mystery about how dietary fibre supresses appetite.

Kids behave better when given food to chew rather than bite

Pre-cut food they can eat with a fork encourages kids to behave better than foods they have to bite into, which leads to more aggressive and rowdy behavior, says a new study.

Almonds examined for effects on diet quality, appetite, adiposity and cardiovascular disease risk factors

Six new almond-related research studies were presented in San Diego at the American Society of Nutrition (ASN)’s Scientific Sessions and Annual Meeting, held in conjunction with Experimental Biology…

Soy-dairy protein blend increases muscle mass reaffirmed by study

A new study published online in the Journal of Applied Physiology shows additional benefits of consuming a blend of soy and dairy proteins after resistance exercise for building muscle mass.

Unhealthy foodscape at youth baseball field

‘Take me out to the ballgame’ doesn’t exactly conjure up images of apple slices and kale chips. The more likely culprits include French fries, soda and the occasional box of Crackerjacks.

Low dietary intake of seafood linked to cognitive decline

Seafood is rich in PUFAs, which have been shown to be beneficial for brain health. According to new research, not eating enough fish could increase the risk of cognitive decline.

Researchers find highest consumption of sugary beverages among young black males

The objective of this research was to examine state-specific sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) intake and behavioral characteristics associated with SSB intake.

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