Does insulin influence what we choose to eat?

As insulin increases in the brain, so does the amount of dopamine, suggesting that insulin plays a role in the reward system and may affect what we choose to eat.

Kids meals, toys, and TV advertising: A triple threat to child health

Fast food companies advertise children’s meals on TV with ads that feature toy premiums, and it has been suggested that the use of these toy premiums may prompt children to request eating at fast…

Adverts for kid’s meals with toys draw children

A new study confirms that when children see advertisements for fast food directed at their age group, especially with toys, they will ask to visit the restaurant advertised.

Low-fat diets are not the best way to achieve weight loss

A new meta-analysis of 53 studies on dieting produces a surprising result: low-fat diets are not the most effective way of losing weight and keeping it off.

Diet high in soluble fiber may prevent weight gain

Researchers found mice fed a diet lacking soluble fiber experienced poor gut health and weight gain, but this was reversed when soluble fiber was added to their diet.

Does your coffee contain mycotoxins?

After analyzing over 100 samples of commercial coffee, researchers have found the presence of mycotoxins at levels above those that are legally allowed.

Factors in breast milk may play a role in transmission of obesity

A new study suggests the road to obesity may be paved with non-nutritious carbohydrates in breast milk, shifting popular notions about how and why children grow to become overweight adults.

Prevent stroke and disability with healthy lifestyle

Prevent stroke and disability with a healthy lifestyle, Europe’s top heart doctors urged on World Stroke Day today.Stroke is the top cause of disability but half of strokes could be prevented.

Agricultural policy reforms may raise sugar intake, harm public health

In a new report published in The BMJ, experts warn recent changes to agricultural policy in Europe may lead to a rise in sugar consumption, posing harm for public health.

Obese children’s health rapidly improves with sugar reduction unrelated to calories

Reducing consumption of added sugar, even without reducing calories or losing weight, has the power to reverse a cluster of chronic metabolic diseases, including high cholesterol and blood pressure…

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