News tagged with fried foods


Study finds food commercials excite teen brains, study shows

(Medical Xpress)—Watching TV commercials of people munching on hot, crispy French fries or sugar-laden cereal resonates more with teens than advertisements about cell phone plans or the latest car.

Neuroscience created May 08, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Evidence piles up for banning trans fats

(Medical Xpress)—Banning the use of trans fats in the preparation of foodstuffs is one of the most effective ways to prevent some of the world's biggest killer diseases, but many governments are not taking ...

Health created Apr 04, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Southern diet could raise your risk of stroke

Eating Southern-style foods may be linked to a higher risk of stroke, according to research presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2013.

Cardiology created Feb 07, 2013 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Eating deep-fried food associated with increased risk of prostate cancer, study finds

Regular consumption of deep-fried foods such as French fries, fried chicken and doughnuts is associated with an increased risk of prostate cancer, and the effect appears to be slightly stronger with regard to more aggressive ...

Cancer created Jan 28, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Grilled, seared foods may add to waistlines, disease risk

(Medical Xpress)—A steak slapped onto a hot barbecue will leave the meat with black grill lines that add flavor and aroma, but the chemicals contained in charred, seared and fried foods may over time kick-start ...

Medical research created Dec 12, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (4) | comments 2 | with audio podcast

Millions of Europeans still at risk from high trans fatty acid content in popular foods

The heart health of millions of Europeans is still at risk because of the persistently high trans fatty acid content of certain fast and convenience foods, indicates research published in the online journal BMJ Open.

Health created Sep 17, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Clinic-based community program helps with childhood obesity

Could a clinic-based intervention that assists in dealing with childhood obesity be scaled down into an easily-taught, community-based program? Yes, according to a new feasibility study conducted by researchers at Temple ...

Pediatrics created Sep 17, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Study: Condemned US inmates go for comfort foods (Update)

(AP)—On death row, last meals tend to be high in calories and heavy on meat.

Other created Aug 29, 2012 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 0

What would Batman eat? Priming children to make healthier fast food choices

Popeye inspired a generation of growing Baby Boomers to eat its spinach. Today, role models such as Batman can prompt children to develop their own healthy eating habits, a recent Cornell University study finds.

Health created Jul 19, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

The hungry bypass veggies for starches, proteins

(Medical Xpress) -- After going without food for 18 hours, most of us would rather reach for French fries or chicken fingers than green beans or carrots, according to a new study from Cornell's Food and Brand Lab.

Health created Jun 29, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Considering what Batman would eat helps kids' diets

(Medical Xpress) -- In the ongoing battle to get children to eat healthfully, parents may do well invoking the names of superheroes to come to their rescue, say Cornell researchers.

Pediatrics created May 30, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Healthy eating can cost less, study finds

Is it really more expensive to eat healthy? An Agriculture Department study released Wednesday found that most fruits, vegetables and other healthy foods cost less than foods high in fat, sugar and salt.

Health created May 16, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Salt levels in fast food vary significantly between countries

Salt levels vary significantly in the fast foods sold by six major companies in various developed countries, which suggests that technical issues, often cited as barriers to salt reduction initiatives, are not the issue, ...

Health created Apr 16, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Gene related to fat preferences in humans found

A preference for fatty foods has a genetic basis, according to researchers, who discovered that people with certain forms of the CD36 gene may like high-fat foods more than those who have other forms of this gene.

Genetics created Feb 03, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Colo. lawmakers consider trans-fat ban in schools

(AP) -- The nation's leanest state is taking aim at junk food in school cafeterias as it considers the nation's toughest school trans-fat ban.

Health created Feb 02, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1