In study findings that may not surprise many people, kids and teens ate more calories – including more fat and more sugar – on days when they had a meal from a fast-food or sit-down restaura... Read more
The idea that filling up on fruits and vegetables will cut one’s appetite for higher-calorie fare did not pan out in a new study; in fact, adding fruit juice before meals boosted hunge... Read more
Some research has suggested dairy products may help people feel full for longer, or that the calcium in milk and yogurt can prevent the build-up of fat tissue. But those remain unproven theo... Read more
You’d like a salad? Want some fries with that? A new study shows that providing more menu options on a fast-food menu doesn’t mean the average diner chows down fewer calories. Re... Read more
Eating fish, particularly oily fish, a couple of times a week may help protect you against stroke, but fish oil supplements don’t have the same effect, a new study finds. Researchers a... Read more
Women who imbibe sugary soft drinks almost every day are 83 percent more likely to have a certain type of stroke than women who rarely drink sodas and other sweetened beverages, according to... Read more
As americans debate what is most to blame for the nation’s obesity epidemic, researchers say they have the strongest evidence yet that sugary drinks play a leading role and that eliminating... Read more
Scientists served M&Ms to rats in an experiment that showed the brain can’t resist sweet and fatty foods. The University of Michigan researchers said the urge to overeat tasty treats com... Read more
Reinforcing the role nutrition plays in heart health, new research suggests that cooking with a combination of sesame oil and rice bran oil can lower mild to moderately high blood pressure.... Read more
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