Diet/Body Weight

Twin presence of obesity and undernutrition reflects shifts in food systems A new approach is needed to help reduce undernutrition and obesity at the same time, as the issues become increasingly connected due to rapid changes in…

Being undernourished or overweight are no longer separate public health issues A new approach to food systems is needed to help low- and middle-income countries reduce both obesity and undernutrition, two issues that have become…

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Not getting enough water is enough to make you feel sluggish and give you a headache, but a new Penn State study suggests it may also relate to cognitive performance. The researchers investigated whether…

Scientists at Dartmouth's Norris Cotton Cancer Center make a direct connection between dietary fat and cancer cell biology by showing that fat particles from the blood are taken into breast cancer cells through a novel mechanismCredit:…

New study to help kids stay lean and fit over summer As thousands of Aussie kids start summer holidays this week, there's no doubt parents will see an increase in kids' screen time, snack time and general relaxation. After a busy school…

This creates the possibility scientists can someday develop therapeutics to address overeatingCredit: Cal Powell You're on a diet, but the aroma of popcorn in the movie theater lobby triggers a seemingly irresistible craving.…

Credit: Photo by University of Gothenburg A previously unknown mechanism that suppresses satiety signals from the small intestine is the main finding of a new study. This may explain, first, satiety disorders in obesity and…

Greater efforts to improve lifestyle identified as a solution A lack of physical activity, a poor diet and too much stress are taking their toll on the health of Canadians, says a new UBC study. Researchers from UBC's Faculty of Medicine…

ISGlobal team studies the role of five different lifestyle habits in the development of childhood overweight and obesity Barcelona, 10 December 2019. A team led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), a centre supported by…

Naturally occurring chemicals in the global food supply are known to pose a burden on worldwide health. New studies have found that a certain foodborne toxin, in addition to its known health effects, is also linked to vaccine resistance,…