Omega-3 lowers childhood aggression in short term, Penn research shows

Incorporating omega-3, vitamins and mineral supplements into the diets of children with extreme aggression can reduce this problem behavior in the short term, especially its more impulsive, emotional…

‘US trans fat intake has decreased, but not enough’

New research suggests that although intake of trans fats has decreased over the past 30 years, Americans still have unhealthy levels of it in their diets.

Freshman girls know how to eat healthy but need to develop strategies to use in difficult situations

Female college freshmen understand the benefits of eating healthy foods and know which foods they should include in their diets.

Potassium-rich foods could lower stroke risk in older women

A new study has found that older women eating higher amounts of potassium-rich foods may be less likely to have a stroke than those with less potassium-rich foods in their diets.

Trends in food supplements differ from country to country, new study finds

A new study, published in the journal in PLOS ONE, shows which plant food supplements are most popular across Europe, with consumers using them to complement their diets or to maintain health.

Vegetarian diets associated with lower blood pressure

Eating a vegetarian diet appears to be associated with lower blood pressure, and the diets can also be used to reduce blood pressure. Factors such as diet, body weight, physical activity and alcohol intake play a role in the risk of developing hypertension. Dietary modifications have been shown to be effective for preventing and managing hypertension

Caution to pregnant women on red meat diabetes link

Pregnant women and women planning to become pregnant can make use of the holiday season to adjust their diets and reduce the risk of gestational diabetes, according to researchers at the University of Adelaide’s Robinson Institute.

Schools help kids choose carrots over candy bars

When schools adopt healthful nutrition policies and practices, kids’ diets improve. According to new research, when schools offered snacks in lunchtime a la carte or vending that were mostly or entirely healthful, students responded with improvements in their diets.

Diets of obese women affected by additional calories from soft drinks

Obese women voluntarily reduce what they eat in response to additional soft drinks being added to their diets – a new 4 week study finds…

Saturated fat’s role in heart disease is a myth, says heart specialist

A UK cardiologist says it is time “to bust the myth of the role of saturated fat in heart disease,” pointing out that since we started following advice to remove it from our diets, cardiovascular risk has gone up…

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