Health
Women fret more over weight gain in college
(HealthDay)—It's true that college students tend to pack on extra pounds, but women are more likely to be troubled by that weight gain than men, according to a new study.
Jun 20, 2013
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Appetite
Overweight & Obesity
Greater production of 'feeling full' hormone could be responsible for weight loss
A preliminary study might hold the key to why over-80s are prone to losing weight.
Aug 5, 2016
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Pediatrics
Letting your child pick their snack may help you eat better, study suggests
Giving in to your kid's desire for an unhealthy snack may improve your own eating choices, a new University of Alberta study shows.
Jan 30, 2020
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Health
Smaller plates don't help you eat less when you're hungry: research
Tricking the brain into eating less by serving food on a smaller plate doesn't necessarily work, according a new study by Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) researchers, who found that when people are food-deprived, ...
Jul 30, 2018
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Health
Many drinks children associate with sport are largely unhealthy, study finds
Urgent action is needed to help children and parents make healthier choices when it comes to the drinks children consume when playing sport, say University of Otago, Wellington researchers.
Aug 8, 2014
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Health
Unhealthy' image influences adolescents' food choices
Adolescents more readily choose an unhealthy snack if they've been shown a picture of, for example, crisps or chocolate. This is the main finding of research conducted among Amsterdam schoolchildren by researchers from the ...
Nov 5, 2015
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Overweight & Obesity
Recognizing food brands puts preschoolers at risk for obesity
Young children who recognize food name brands, such as Lucky Charms, M&M's and Cheetos, often eat unhealthy items that lead to their high body mass index.
May 3, 2017
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Health
How beneficial is a family meal?
The family meal has long been associated with numerous health and wellbeing benefits for both adults and children, but researchers from Flinders University's Caring Futures Institute are questioning where the hard evidence ...
Jul 28, 2020
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Health
Scientists develop visual tool to help people group foods based on their levels of processing
Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC scientists studying ultra-processed foods have created a new tool for assessing the rewarding and reinforcing properties of foods that make up 58% of calories consumed in the United ...
May 31, 2024
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Health
Children's books may boost appetite for unhealthy food
Reading picture books aloud remains a cherished ritual of childhood – one enjoyed by adults and children alike, whether at bedtime, in pre-school, or during story hour at the public library.
Feb 16, 2017
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