Gut bacteria may help dietary fiber fight colorectal cancer, study finds
Fiber is an essential part of a balanced diet and is beneficial for gut health, prevents constipation, and helps people manage their weight.
Here’s What to Know About the Risk Factors for a Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
TIA stands for transient ischemic attack. People who develop a TIA may experience symptoms over a short period of time due to a brief interruption of blood flow to the brain. Some people may call TIAs “mini strokes,” but there’s an important difference between TIAs and strokes.
Yes, college students gain holiday weight too—but in the form of muscle, not fat
Obesity researcher Martin Binks, professor and chair of George Mason University's Department of Nutrition and Food Studies, was surprised by the findings of this breakthrough research.
Calorie content influences food choices regardless of obesity status, study shows
Higher calorie foods were preferred among individuals with and without obesity despite similar taste and texture
Researchers uncover the power of personalized goal setting for weight loss
Importantly, the research found members who achieved a personalized weight-loss goal, generated by an AI tool within the program, experienced the greatest success.
Adults With ADHD Linked To Shorter Life Expectancy, Study Shows
Adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, otherwise known as ADHD, may face a shorter life expectancy than their peers.
Bile acids' surprising role in food allergy treatment revealed
Published in the journal Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, Virkud's research studied children with food allergies compared to participants without food allergies, and demonstrated that bile acids were higher in children with food allergies and lower in children without food allergies.
Dietetics professor explains who should and should not embrace the latest weight-loss drugs
Use of GLP-1s, traditionally prescribed to diabetic individuals, has risen among non-diabetic people who are hoping to reach their weight-loss goals.