Women With More Fat Less Likely to Die From Heart Disease
If you're a woman with more body fat, you may be less likely to die from heart disease than your skinnier counterpart. The findings were made by researchers at UCLA....
Diet & Nutrition
Healthy Eating Based on Plant-Based Diets Can Decrease Stroke Risk
Eating health meals based on healthy plant-based diets that have lots of leafy greens, whole grains, and beans, can lower the risk of stroke. The finding was based on research...
Intermittent Fasting May Have Hard Time Eliminating Belly Fat
Fasting has been shown to help burn fat in mice. However, intermittent fasting, when you fast every other day, may have a hard time burning off that belly fat. Researchers...
High Sugar Diet During Breastfeeding Can Affect Child’s Brain Development
Mothers who consume a high sugar diet during breastfeeding can impact their child's cognitive development. This finding was made by a study at the Children's Hospital Los Angeles. The study...
Regular Foods and Supplements Have Same Effectiveness in Muscle Recovery
Eating regular foods and taking sports supplements have the same effectiveness in muscle recovery. This finding was made by researchers at the University of Montana and published in the journal...
Large Thighs Linked to Less Risk of Heart Disease
Overweight people with large thighs may be less susceptible to heart disease -- especially if you’re Chinese. Researchers found this link in a study of over 9,000 Chinese men and...
Feeding Babies Solid Food Too Early May Introduce Future Health Risks
Feeding infants solid food before three months may increase future health risks such as obesity, diabetes, and hypertension. Researchers found early solid food in babies causes changes in the gut...
Plant-Based Diet is Better for Asthma Sufferers Than Dairy or High-Fat Diets
Eating a plant-based diet is better for preventing and managing asthma, while dairy or high-fat diets can worsen asthma. This finding was from a review study by researchers with the...
Researchers Produce Fat Busting Human Protein in the Lab
A fat busting human protein called APOA5 (Apolipoprotein A5) was produced in a lab by researchers. APOA5 clears out fats called triglycerides that circulate in our blood. Too much of...
High-Sugar Diet Leads to Early Death in Flies Due to Uric Acid Buildup
Flies fed with a high-sugar diet died earlier than expected because of uric acid buildup. High-sugar diets in humans have been linked to metabolic disorders, such as obesity and diabetes,...