Pregnant people might not be getting the nutrients they need

November 20, 2024 0 Comments 0 tags

It’s generally estimated that around 10% of pregnant people struggle to meet their nutritional needs — but the real number could be far higher, according to new research from Stevens

Revealing the hidden costs of what we eat

November 19, 2024 0 Comments 0 tags

Shifting our diets to be more sustainable can be a powerful way for each of us to address both climate change and global food insecurity, however making such adjustments at

Cocoa or green tea could protect you from the negative effects of fatty foods during mental stress

November 19, 2024 0 Comments 0 tags

New research has found that a flavanol-rich cocoa drink can protect the body’s vasculature against stress even after eating high-fat food. Food choices made during periods of stress can influence

New discovery may lead to more effective treatment for cardiovascular disease

November 14, 2024 0 Comments 0 tags

Researchers at Case Western Reserve University have identified a new target to treat atherosclerosis, a condition where plaque clogs arteries and causes major cardiac issues, including stroke and heart attack.

Researchers suggest stress hormones explain how obesity causes diabetes

November 13, 2024 0 Comments 0 tags

A study from Rutgers Health and other institutions indicates that stress hormones — not impaired cellular insulin signaling — may be the primary driver of obesity-related diabetes. The paper in

Experiences of discrimination linked to postpartum weight retention

November 11, 2024 0 Comments 0 tags

Researchers have been unable to explain why after giving birth, Black patients are two to three times as likely to retain or gain additional weight compared to their white counterparts,

Study links liver-brain communication to daily eating patterns

November 11, 2024 0 Comments 0 tags

People who work the nightshift or odd hours and eat at irregular times are more prone to weight gain and diabetes, likely due to eating patterns not timed with natural

Newly discovered neurons change our understanding of how the brain handles hunger

November 6, 2024 0 Comments 0 tags

As you’re deciding whether to eat one more potato chip, a pitched battle takes place in your brain. One group of neurons promotes hunger while another induces satiety. How quickly

Handling the hype: Researcher seeks to improve science communication

November 5, 2024 0 Comments 0 tags

Being a scientist has its challenges. Knowing how to communicate your scientific research in a socially responsible manner can be even more difficult. Thankfully, one researcher at Michigan State University

New research identifies ways to protect neurons from the negative effect of high-fat diet on multiple sclerosis progression

November 4, 2024 0 Comments 0 tags

Newly published research in the journal Glia has identified crucial links between dietary choices and the progression of multiple sclerosis (MS). The study, led by Patrizia Casaccia, founding director of