Food & Nutrition

Pomegranate juice maker used deceptive ads, FTC judge rules

A federal administrative judge ruled that pomegranate juice maker Pom Wonderful used deceptive advertising when it implied its products could treat or prevent serious…    

Study suggests lower death risk for coffee lovers

Older people who reported drinking a few daily cups of coffee were less likely to die over the subsequent 14 years than were those…    

Kids’ TV time tied to unhealthy food choices

Kids and teens who watch a lot of television are less likely to get their fruits and veggies and more likely to snack on…    

Pork and Genes: How Pork Smells Genetically Determined, Says Study

If you find the smell of pork revolting, it could be because that’s how you’re genetically programmed to perceive it, according to a new…    

Fear of not having enough food may lead to obesity

While eating too much food can cause obesity, the fear of not having enough food may lead to the same result, according to a…    

Fight Obesity With Soy

With so many American’s suffering from Obesity, a new discovery with soy protein could help thousands.

A University of Illinois study shows…    

Avocado oil: The ‘olive oil of the Americas’?

Atmospheric oxygen facilitated the evolution and complexity of terrestrial organisms, including human beings, because it allowed nutrients to be used more efficiently by those…    

Fast-food salt content varies by country: study

Fast food may often be high in salt, but the exact levels seem to vary based on the country you live in, according to…    

Beer makes men smarter: study

Beer makes men smarter.

So say researchers at the University of Illinois in Chicago.

They found that men with a…    

Study examines health benefits of older varieties of fruit

Old varieties of apples, bananas and onions are part of a UK study to potentially give consumers products with “significantly” higher levels of nutrients,…    

Eating More Red Meat May Mean Quicker Death

Increasing consumption of both processed and unprocessed red meat was associated with a greater risk of dying during the study period, data from two…    

Ammonia used in many foods, not just “pink slime”

Surprise rippled across America last month as a new wave of consumers discovered that hamburgers often contained ammonia-treated beef, or what critics dub “pink…    

Red wine, fruit compound could help block fat cell formation

A compound found in red wine, grapes and other fruits, and similar in structure to resveratrol, is able to block cellular processes that allow…    

Sugar And High Fructose Corn Syrup Are Equally As Toxic

Nowadays, sugar is more common in households and our diet than salt. We use it widely throughout our meals and beverages, not to mention…    

Complicated link between diet drinks, health: study

Studies have hinted that diet-soda lovers could face higher risks of diabetes and heart disease, but new findings suggest that overall diet may be…    

Popcorn Has More Antioxidants Than Fruit and Vegetables, Study Says

Popcorn, when it’s not slathered in butter and coated in salt, is already known to be a healthy snack food and now a…    

The way you eat can make you fat

Wolfing down your meal can restrict the release of “full” hormones in your gut, meaning you overeat, researchers in Athens have found.

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The Truth About Potassium Bromate

In 2007, Chinese authorities pulled a batch of imported snack chips from store shelves because they believed the chips contained potassium bromate, a food…    

Sugary Drinks Tied to More Heart Attacks

Men who frequently drink sodas and other sugar-sweetened beverages may be putting themselves at risk of a heart attack, an observational study showed.

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Eating More Red Meat May Mean Quicker Death

Increasing consumption of both processed and unprocessed red meat was associated with a greater risk of dying during the study period, data from two…    

Grapefruit can Cause Unintended Effects

Grapefruit is a wonderfully healthy food, providing people with a rich source of vitamin C. However, compounds found in this fruit that can lead…    

Cocoa may enhance skeletal muscle function

A small clinical trial led by researchers at UC San Diego School of Medicine and VA San Diego Healthcare System (VASDHS) found that patients…    

Citrus fruits can cut stroke risk

New research suggests eating citrus fruits such as oranges and grapefruits may help to reduce the risk of women suffering a stroke.

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Raw Milk Is Highly Infectious

It has been recently revealed that raw milk is a source of infection. Drinking raw milk has been frowned upon since a long time…    

Vitamin B and omega-3 supplementation and cancer: New data

However, women with a previous history of cardiovascular pathologies seem to have a higher cancer risk after five years of supplementation. The research is…