Low FODMAP diet successful for irritable bowel syndrome
Low FODMAP diet successful for irritable bowel syndrome A first of its kind US trial demonstrated that diet changes can help those with irritable bowel…
Bright lighting encourages healthy food choices
Bright lighting encourages healthy food choices Dining in dimly lit restaurants has been linked to eating slowly and ultimately eating less than in brighter…
New U.S. nutrition labels require added sugars
New U.S. nutrition labels require added sugars Last week, the US FDA announced a major update of the way packaged foods are labeled. Serving sizes will be…
Artificial sweeteners during pregnancy tied to heavier babies
Artificial sweeteners during pregnancy tied to heavier babies Pregnant women who drink artificially sweetened drinks every day may be more likely to give…
Six years after 'The Biggest Loser,' metabolism slower, weight back up
Six years after 'The Biggest Loser,' metabolism slower, weight back up Six years after dramatic weight loss on the reality TV show “The Biggest…
Folic acid still essential for all women of childbearing age
Folic acid still essential for all women of childbearing age The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) still says that all women planning to…
Mediterranean diet might slow aging, reduce bone loss
Mediterranean diet might slow aging, reduce bone loss Sticking to a NU-AGE Mediterranean style diet might slow down aging a new European study finds.…
Cutting calories improves mood, sleep in normal weight people
Cutting calories improves mood, sleep in normal weight people Even for people who are a healthy weight or only somewhat overweight, cutting calories for two…
Higher muscle mass linked to longer life in people with heart disease
Higher muscle mass linked to longer life in people with heart disease Researchers from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA found that heart patients…
Fast food may expose consumers to phthalates
Fast food may expose consumers to phthalates People who reported consuming more fast food were exposed to higher levels of potentially harmful chemicals known…