Improved Understanding Of ‘Natural Antifreeze’ Molecules

Scientists have made an important step forward in their understanding of cryoprotectants – compounds that act as natural ‘antifreeze’ to protect drugs, food and tissues stored at sub-zero temperatures. Researchers from the Universities of Leeds and Illinois, and Columbia University in New York, studied a particular type of cryoprotectants known as osmolytes…

In Order To Curb Obesity In Infants, Toddlers And Preschoolers, Policies That Promote Healthy Eating, Activity And Sleep Are Needed

Limiting television and other media use, encouraging infants and young children in preschool and child care to spend more time in physically active play, and requiring child care providers to promote healthy sleeping practices are some of the actions needed to curb high rates of obesity among America’s youngest children, says a new report from the Institute of Medicine…

Epilepsy And An Atkins-Like Diet

Some individuals with epilepsy fail to respond to treatment with conventional drugs but benefit from consuming a ketogenic diet – a high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet similar to the more commonly known Atkins diet…

Ghrelin Likely Involved In Why We Choose ‘Comfort Foods’ When Stressed

We are one step closer to deciphering why some stressed people indulge in chocolate, mashed potatoes, ice cream and other high-calorie, high-fat comfort foods. UT Southwestern Medical Center-led findings, in a mouse study, suggest that ghrelin the so-called “hunger hormone” is involved in triggering this reaction to high stress situations…