Soybean Oil Found to Cause Genetic Changes in the Brain Affecting Depression & Obesity
A new study has found that the consumption of soybean oil, one of the most common edible oils in the western diet in recent decades, …
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Processed Foods Highly Correlated with Obesity Epidemic in the U.S.
As food consumed in the U.S. becomes more and more processed, obesity may become more prevalent. Through reviewing overall trends in food, George Washington University …
Kids Twice as Likely to Eat Healthy after Watching Healthy Cooking Shows
Television programs featuring healthy foods can be a key ingredient in leading children to make healthier food choices now and into adulthood. A new study …
Children who Drank Whole Milk had Lower Risk of Being Overweight or Obese
Review analyzing almost 21,000 children suggests children who drank whole milk were less likely to be overweight or obese. A systematic review and meta-analysis led …
Study Shows Sports Are Good for Your Brain
The level of high school sports participation is at an all-time high.1 Students who play competitive sports enjoy physical and mental benefits. It reduces the rate …
Gut Bacteria Is Key Factor in Childhood Obesity
New information published by scientists at Wake Forest Baptist Health suggests that gut bacteria and its interactions with immune cells and metabolic organs, including fat …
Study Links Diet Soda to Strokes, Death
A study of more than 80,000 women ages 50 to 79 links drinking two or more diet drinks a day with an increased risk for …
Household Cleaning Products may be Making Children Fat, Study Suggests
Everyday household cleaning products may be producing unintended consequences for children. According to a study, disinfectants have the ability to change gut bacteria, potentially leading …
Decade-Long Feeding Study Reveals Significant Health Hazards of Genetically Engineered Foods
Scientists in Norway have released results from experimental feeding studies carried out over a 10-year period, and the verdict is in: If you want to …
Preventative Medicine Study Shows Relationship in Artificial Sweeteners and Weight Gain
This study examined nearly 78,700 women aged 50 to 69 for one year. Artificial sweetener usage increased with relative weight, and users were significantly more …