How anti-obesity drugs are linked to food waste

November 21, 2024 0 Comments 0 tags

Taking anti-obesity drugs has led some U.S. adults to throw away more food than they tossed before starting the medications, a new study has found. In a survey of people

Researchers eliminate the gritty mouth feel: How to make it easier to eat fiber-rich foods

November 21, 2024 0 Comments 0 tags

Fiber is something that most of us get far too little of. To change that, we need to actually enjoy eating it. Food researchers from the University of Copenhagen have

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