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 […] University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers have linked sensitivity to an allergen in red meat — a sensitivity spread […] Even bonobos lose their appetites with enough ‘ick’. These primates, known for their liberal attitudes toward sex, are also generally […] For middle-aged men, eating higher amounts of protein was associated with a slightly elevated risk for heart failure than those […] “Previous studies have shown that dietary changes, particularly the addition of antioxidants, can blunt the adverse effects of exposure to […] Green blood is one of the most unusual characteristics in the animal kingdom, but it’s the hallmark of a group […] Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a germ that occurs naturally in the gut of mammals and birds, as well as […] Athletes who turn to ketogenic diets to help their performance in high-intensity, short duration sports may want to think again, […] A diet rich in fish and legumes may help to delay the natural menopause, while high dietary intake of refined […]Nutrition
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
Meat sensitivity spread by ticks linked to heart disease: Patients sensitive to allergen had 30 percent more plaque in heart arteries
A sense of disgust in bonobos?
High protein diet associated with small increased heart failure risk in middle-aged men
Mediterranean diet may blunt air pollution’s ill health effects
The mystery of lime-green lizard blood: Scientists find clues that may lead to cures for malaria and other diseases
Shiga toxin-producing E. coli found in food: Prediction of the disease-causing potential of the various strains not yet possible
Food for thought: Ketogenic diets reduce athletes’ anaerobic performance, study finds
Diet rich in fish and legumes may help delay natural menopause: But high dietary intake of refined carbs may help to hasten it, suggests research
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