Fast Food Accounts For More Than 11% Of Americans’ Daily Calories

As lifestyles become more hectic, fast foods feature more frequently in the daily American diet. The latest national figures for 2007-2010 show that on average, adults in the US get more than 11% of their daily calories from eating fast food.

Antioxidants Do Not Reduce Stroke Or Dementia Risk

We all thought that if we ate heaps of foods rich in antioxidants, our risk of developing serious diseases would be reduced.

Asia Pacific Region Hit By Creeping Epidemic Of Obesity

Over eating, sedentary lifestyles, cultural attitudes, and lack of prevention programmes are to blame for the rising epidemic of obesity in the Asia Pacific region.

Caffeine Consumption And Mortality

A large study of nearly half a million older adults followed for about 12 years revealed a clear trend: as coffee drinking increased, the risk of death decreased…

Supplementation Necessary With Raw Meat Diet For Cats (or Tigers)

Animal scientists say a raw meat diet is a good source of protein for cats, but pet owners may need to supplement with other nutrients. In a new paper in the Journal of Animal Science, researchers from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium analyzed the value of raw meat diets for cats and exotic felids…