Diet/Body Weight

Active, middle-aged men able to complete more than 40 push-ups had a significantly lower risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) outcomes--including diagnoses of coronary artery disease and major events such as heart failure--during 10 years…

Perceived pressure to be thin also a concern, researcher saysCredit: The Ohio State University COLUMBUS, Ohio - A woman whose boyfriend or husband regularly watches pornography is more likely to report symptoms of an eating disorder, new…

Scientific partnerships and opportunities Leading experts from the field of food and nutrition security will present findings from its recently published report, Opportunities for future research and innovation on food and nutrition…

Credit: WFU / Ken Bennett A high-protein, low-calorie diet helps older adults with obesity lose more weight, maintain more muscle mass, improve bone quality and lose "bad" fat, according to results from a new randomized controlled trial…

New research shows that low FODMAP foods reduce gastrointestinal symptoms Research indicates that cutting out specific foods can alleviate the gastrointestinal issues some people experience when they exercise, with over two-thirds of…

This book is Edited by: Atta-ur-Rahman, M. Iqbal Choudhary, Published on: December 14th, 2019. Obesity is a complex health problem, caused by a number of factors such as excessive food intake, lack of physical activity, genetic…

Researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have been awarded a $12.5 million grant from the National Institute on Aging, part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), for a five-year program called the U19 that…

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), gestational diabetes affects an estimated 2 - 10% of pregnancies in the United States. If left untreated, gestational diabetes (GDM) can lead to pregnancy complications,…

A Western diet high in fat and sugar can pack on the pounds. But it can also put someone at greater risk of developing severe sepsis, according to a study by a Portland State University researcher. The study, appearing in the Feb. 11…

Credit: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers New Rochelle, NY, February 11, 2019--A new 21-year longitudinal study identified multiple risk factors related to the family and home environment associated with the timing and faster increase in…