A new study by researchers at the University of Chicago has resulted in the discovery of a medication that works to improve the rate of survival in anorexic mice, and may offer hope of a potential treatment for severe anorexia nervosa in humans. Olanzapine used in study In the study, the researchers tested the drug …
A new study published in the February 7th issue of the journal Respirology has linked the consumption of soft drinks such as soda with an increased risk of developing asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The Australian study involved surveying approximately 17,000 people regarding their soft drink consumption habits. The comprehensive survey included a …
Pureed foods may not promote healthy eating habits according to a new study by the University of Nottingham. Researchers for the college have revealed that babies who are weaned to solid finger foods are more likely to prefer healthier foods and are also less likely to be overweight that their spoon fed counterparts. The study …
A new study has found evidence that the test most commonly used to determine obesity in the US, may be underestimating the number of Americans believed to be suffering from obesity. A study recently published in PLoS One questions the validity of using body mass index (BMI) to measure whether or not a person is …
A new book titled “The Happiness Diet” has linked the food we consume to the way we feel. The book which is co-authored by Drew Ramsey MD (a clinical psychiatrist) and Tyler Graham (a health editor) is published by Rodale. It is also available as a kindle edition. The authors claim that the typical American …
Research lead by the Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) has revealed that brain circuitry that controls hunger and eating also controlled by “plasticity,” which is the ability of the brain’s connections to change over time. Research has shown that plasticity is a key to memory formation and learning. The findings were published in last month’s …
Researchers at Yale University and the University of Southern California have determined that the brains of people who are severely overweight may be wired differently for high calorie foods when they experience low blood sugar levels. A total of 21 individuals were involved in the study. This included 5 obese participants, 9 normal weight participants, …
A new Canadian study has identified that obese teens may not only be victimized by bullying; but may also be responsible for bullying others. The study which is published in the journal Obesity Facts was undertaken by researchers at Queens University in Kingston, Ontario. They examined data from 1,738 students who were attending 16 different …
A new study by scientists at Cornell University has determined that compared to adults, children find colorful food much more appealing, a discovery that may assist parents of picky eaters to encourage their children to eat more nutritionally varied foods. 23 pre-teen children and 46 adults were involved in the study. They were shown large …
Scientists at Wayne State University have determined that consuming small quantities of dark chocolate is as beneficial to the body as energetic activities such as skating, jogging, or cycling. A compound found in dark chocolate has been linked to positive results in mice, comparable to that of sustained aerobic exercise. The compound called epicatechin appears …
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