Hyperlipidemia, caused by a high-fat diet, aggressively accelerates organ rejection

Studies provide a new model for understanding transplant rejectionIn two studies published online today in the American Journal of Transplantation, researchers determined that hyperlipidemia…

Protecting your kidneys through healthy eating

A healthy diet may help protect the kidneys, according to two studies presented at ASN Kidney Week 2014 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, PA.

Protein May Help Dieters Resist Late-Night Munchies

Dieters trying to stick to their diets, may want to look no further than lean protein, according to two studies published in the prestigious journal Obesity1,2. Including protein, such as lean pork, in three daily meals could reduce late-night desires to eat, increase feelings of fullness and decrease distracting thoughts about food, according to the research…