Hispanic and Black Youth Unfairly Targeted by Fast Food TV Ads
Nearly 35 percent of young people consume fast food on a daily basis in the US. Marketing is a key factor that leads to this growing trend.
A recent study carried out by the Rudd Center for Food Policy and...
Researchers Find out Potential Drug for Weight Loss in Mouse Trial
A recent study published in PLOS Biology has identified a potential drug that can suppress the appetite, thus helping people lose weight. It is known as camptothecin, which was once used for targeting tumors.
Conducted in obese mice, the research...
Experimental Drug Slows Diabetes in High-risk Kids
A recent study has invented a drug called teplizumab which would slow the breakout of type 1 diabetes in people with high risks of developing an autoimmune disease. This marks a turning point in diabetes research in the world.
On...
Raw Honey May Help Lower Cholesterol and Blood Sugar Levels
A recent study done by scientists at the University of Toronto, Canada, has shown that honey can provider certain cardiometabolic benefits for those people who get fewer than 10 percent of daily calories from sugar.
In this research, the authors...
New Study Finds that Diabetes Drug Might Help Prevent Kidney Issues
A recent study has shown that a drug which is used to control the levels of blood sugar in those patients with diabetes can help slow or prevent kidney issue, which results in millions of deaths every year and...
Study Finds that Ultra-processed Foods Might Lead to Gain Weight
A new study carried out by the National Institute of Health finds that people who consume plenty of ultra-processed foods might absorb more calories and gain more pounds than those who have a diet with minimally processed foods. The...
Consumption of Bright-Colored Veggies and Fruits Is Linked to Improved Health in Women
Previous research has suggested that bright-colored veggies and fruits are high in carotenoids, which are linked to reduced risks of chronic conditions and healthy longevity and aging.
A recent study examined the possible association between autoimmune diseases and diet in...
New York Is Facing the Worst Measles Outbreak in Decades
Since September, New York has had more than 120 cases of measles, making it the worst year since the 90s. In an effort to stop the outbreaks from becoming an epidemic, babies are getting an accelerated vaccination schedule.
Even though...
Study Discovers Effect of Exercise on Metabolism
A group of Brazilian scientists has found out that aerobic exercise stimulates the production and release of microRNAs into the bloodstream. These components can provide more energy for the muscles.
Previous studies have suggested that the production of microRNAs, which...
Study Finds Coffee Consumption May Lower Risk of Liver Condition
Coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the world. Yet, there are many contradictory scientific results on both risks and benefits of this beverage.
A recent study from the University of Edinburgh and the University of Southampton has...
