Teeth offer vital clues about diet during the Great Irish Famine
Scientific analysis of dental calculus — plaque build-up — of the Famine’s victims found evidence of corn (maize), oats, potato, […]
Consuming flavonoid-rich items such as apples and tea protects against cancer and heart disease, particularly for smokers and heavy drinkers, […] Feeding mosquitoes sugar makes them less attracted to humans, a response that is regulated by the protein vitellogenin, according to […] What if a special diet could reduce inflammation and repair your gut? USC researchers provided evidence that a low-calorie “fasting-mimicking” […] Globally, there has been much attention on avoiding or reducing food loss and food waste. But recent research has shown […] What’s the bottom line on the potential heart health benefits of popular health foods? In their second paper on controversial […] A new study featured in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics found that after drinking a small […] A new sugar tax introduced on soft drinks in Chile has been effective in reducing consumption of sugary drinks, new […] Our indulgence in delicious but unhealthful food may not necessarily reveal a character flaw. Rather, our ability to exercise self-control […] Researchers show that the reward center of the brain values foods high in both fat and carbohydrates — i.e., many […]Food and Agriculture
Flavonoid-rich diet protects against cancer and heart disease, study finds
Egg yolk precursor protein regulates mosquitoes’ attraction to humans: Study is first to link mosquito feeding and reproduction to the egg yolk protein vitellogenin
Fasting-mimicking diet holds promise for treating people with inflammatory bowel disease: Clinical trial shows reduction of inflammation in humans; diet appears to reverse Crohn’s and colitis pathology in mice
Why are young adults wasting so much food? Study looks at perceptions and food behaviors
Researchers explore popular food trends in nutritional review: Evidence suggests beneficial outcomes from legumes, mushrooms, coffee and tea
Caffeine affects food intake at breakfast, but its effect is limited and transient
The impact of the sugar tax in Chile: A bittersweet success?
Your brain anatomy may play a role in determining your food choices: Grey matter volume in two brain regions predicts selection of healthful food or tasty but unwholesome cuisine, study shows
Foods combining fats and carbohydrates more rewarding than foods with just fats or carbs