News tagged with food research


Body mass index of low income African-Americans linked to proximity of fast food restaurants

African-American adults living closer to a fast food restaurant had a higher body mass index (BMI) than those who lived further away from fast food, according to researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, ...

Health created May 16, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Fish oil may stall effects of junk food on brain

Data from more than 180 research papers suggests fish oils could minimise the effects that junk food can have on the brain, a review by researchers at the University of Liverpool has shown.

Health created May 14, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Drinking green tea with starchy food may help lower blood sugar spikes

An ingredient in green tea that helps reduce blood sugar spikes in mice may lead to new diet strategies for people, according to Penn State food scientists.

Health created Nov 09, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (6) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Cancer research often falls short: study

Cancer research tends to involve small studies focused on a single therapy, often falling short of scientific standards seen in other medical investigations, said a study released Monday.

Cancer created Apr 29, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Treatments, not prevention, dominate diabetes research

Research for diabetes is far more focused on drug therapies than preventive measures, and tends to exclude children and older people who have much to gain from better disease management, according to a Duke Medicine study.

Diabetes created Apr 05, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Hold the extra burgers and fries when people pleasers arrive

If you are a people-pleaser who strives to keep your social relationships smooth and comfortable, you might find yourself overeating in certain social situations like Super Bowl watch parties. A new study from Case Western ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Feb 01, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Artificial butter flavoring ingredient linked to key Alzheimer's disease process

A new study raises concern about chronic exposure of workers in industry to a food flavoring ingredient used to produce the distinctive buttery flavor and aroma of microwave popcorn, margarines, snack foods, ...

Alzheimer's disease & dementia created Aug 01, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 1

Eat dessert first? It might help you control your diet

Consumers watching their diet should pay close attention to the amount of unhealthy foods they eat, but can relax when it comes to healthier options, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research.

Health created Sep 11, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Blood tests can provide fuller picture of mutations in cancer than traditional biopsies do

A new blood test revealed more of the gene mutations that sustain certain digestive-tract tumors than did a DNA analysis of a traditional tumor biopsy, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute investigators will report at a special symposium ...

Cancer created Apr 07, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Food supplements have little effect on the weight of malnourished children

Providing energy dense food supplements within a general household food distribution has little effect on the weight of children at risk of malnutrition

Overweight and Obesity created Sep 18, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Researchers discover gene that causes obesity in mice

Researchers have discovered that deleting a specific gene in mice prevents them from becoming obese even on a high fat diet, a finding they believe may be replicated in humans.

Medical research created Mar 05, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Health apps abound, but usage low, study shows

US consumers are being offered a vast range of smartphone apps to track or manage health, but only a small number of people are using them, according to a survey.

Health created Jan 28, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Seeing certain foods prompts kids to eat healthier

(Medical Xpress) -- Just because healthful foods are available in school cafeterias doesn't mean children are going to eat them, but in some cases, the very presence of such foods as whole fruit may actually prompt kids to ...

Health created Jul 25, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Children underrepresented in drug studies, researchers say

The number of clinical trials enrolling children is far lower than for adults, and the scope of research is also narrower, according to an analysis of public-access data conducted by researchers at Duke University.

Pediatrics created Oct 01, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

New oral drug found to reduce relapses in multiple sclerosis patients

A new oral drug has been shown in a large international clinical trial to significantly reduce the relapse rate of people with multiple sclerosis and to slow the progression of the disease.

Medications created Oct 06, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast