Psychology & Psychiatry
The Four Loko effect
The popular, formerly caffeinated, fruity alcoholic beverage, Four Loko, has been blamed for the spike in alcohol-related hospitalizations, especially throughout college campuses.
May 23, 2011
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Health
Ultra-processed food makes up almost two-thirds of calorie intake of UK adolescents, finds study
Adolescents consume around two-thirds of their daily calories from ultra-processed foods (UPFs), new research from the Universities of Cambridge and Bristol has found.
Jul 16, 2024
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Health
Heavier people are not getting enough vitamin C, says study
An international study involving the University of Otago, Christchurch, has found that inadequate vitamin C status is significantly linked to increased body weight—raising public health concerns due to the rising prevalence ...
Jul 16, 2024
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Health
Eating an unhealthy breakfast could have a similar effect on your child's school day as having nothing at all
Many parents know it is important for their teenagers to have breakfast before they go to school. Even though young people can be reluctant to eat it, breakfast provides the energy the brain and body need to function through ...
Apr 16, 2024
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Overweight & Obesity
New study says obese and overweight children at risk of iron deficiency
Children and young people who are overweight or obese are at significantly higher risk of iron deficiency, according to a study by nutritional scientists at the University of Leeds.
Apr 10, 2024
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Health
Research finds pretzel size affects intake by governing how quickly a person eats and how big their bites are
The size of an individual snack piece not only influences how fast a person eats it, but also how much of it they eat, according to a new study led by researchers at Penn State. With nearly a quarter of daily calorie intake ...
Apr 8, 2024
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Sports medicine & Kinesiology
Research sheds light on the history of food at the Olympic Games
Almost 130 years have gone by since the first modern Olympic Games were held in Athens in 1896. During this time, sports practices have come a long way. What and how athletes eat has also changed a lot, especially among Olympic ...
Mar 7, 2024
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Health
Portion size and variety increase food intake at single- and multi-course meals
Previous research has determined that both portion size and variety increase food consumption independently, but researchers from Penn State's Department of Nutritional Sciences have found that these properties also work ...
Dec 19, 2023
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Health
Scientists spread festive cheer as research reveals Christmas dinner can be healthy
In less than a week's time, families around the country will be sitting down to tuck into their traditional Christmas dinner. While the festive season is often a time of overindulgence, could parts of a festive banquet actually ...
Dec 18, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Manipulation of gut microbiota with flaxseed could reduce breast cancer risk, research suggests
A new study demonstrates that the human gut microbiome may be a factor in breast health. Lifestyle and diet have long been known to affect human health. In the study, flaxseed components called lignans were shown to influence ...
Dec 7, 2023
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