Nutrition & Wellness News

A study has concluded that high salt intake may delay puberty. High salt diets may delay puberty according to a study presented at the European Congress of Endocrinology in Dublin. As the salt content of Western diets continues to increase these findings could have significant consequences for the reproductive health of future generations. Researchers from University of … [Read more...]

A study has established that transgender and non-transgender lesbian, gay and bisexual students are at greater risk for eating disorders, finds a new study from the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis and Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. The study used data from the American College Health Association-National College Health Assessment … [Read more...]

A study has proved that Many probiotics are contaminated with traces of gluten More than half of popular probiotics contain traces of gluten, according to an analysis performed by investigators at the Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC). Tests on 22 top-selling probiotics revealed that 12 of them (or 55%) had detectable gluten. Probiotics are … [Read more...]

A study has proved that a brain protein is linked to binge-drinking behavior. Scientists at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) have discovered that a brain protein has a key role in controlling binge drinking in animal models. They found that deleting the gene for this protein in mice ramped up alcohol consumption and prevented the brain from signaling the rewarding … [Read more...]

A study has confirmed that if one has light eating company then it may lead to other consuming less. How much food your dining companion eats can have a big influence on how much you consume, a UNSW Australia-led study concludes. This psychological effect, known as social modelling, leads people to eat less than they normally would if alone when their companion consumes a … [Read more...]

A study has proved that used coffee grounds could make other food more healthful. Coffee has gone from dietary foe to friend in recent years, partly due to the revelation that it's rich in antioxidants. Now even spent coffee-grounds are gaining attention for being chock-full of these compounds, which have potential health benefits. In ACS' Journal of Agricultural and Food … [Read more...]

Nine out of 10 of us consume too much sodium every day. The sneaky substance can put you at risk for heart disease, high blood pressure and other health problems. But some of the foods that contain the most sodium are those you would least expect. 69-year-old Cesar Calvet walks every day. He’s working to improve his health with exercise and diet. “The thing that I haven’t … [Read more...]

Following lifestyle guidelines about diet, physical activity and maintaining a healthy weight is associated with an improved likelihood of survival when diagnosed with bowel cancer. This is based on the findings of a large study of over 500,000 people published in the open access journal BMC Medicine. Bowel cancer, also called colorectal cancer, is the second most common … [Read more...]

Americans are consuming more sugar than ever before. But what effect is this sweet trend having on our health? It’s in our favorite foods and drinks. How much sugar do you put down in a day? Laura Schmidt, PhD, a professor at University of California San Francisco, says Americans consume nearly three times more sugar than is recommended, which is more than we ever … [Read more...]

A study has confirmed that high-dose sodium nitrite with citric acid creams better for treating anogenital warts. A high-dose treatment of sodium nitrite, 6 percent, with citric acid, 9 percent, creams applied twice daily was more effective than placebo for treating the common sexually transmitted disease of anogenital warts, according to an article published online by JAMA … [Read more...]

A study has concluded that healthy diet can protect against memory loss. It might seem like common sense to most of us, but a new report confirms that our eating habits affect the health of our brains. This new study, published online in Neurology, found that eating healthfully is the best way to preserve memory and mental sharpness as you age. The study followed almost 28,000 … [Read more...]

A study has established that eating six smaller portions is better for dieters. "Eating little and often – like Jennifer Aniston – could help dieters achieve a healthy weight loss," reports the Mirror. Meanwhile, the Mail Online urges us to "Forget three square meals a day – eating six smaller portions is better for your waistline". But don't rush to change how often you eat: … [Read more...]

A study has proved that E-cigarette vapor are as harmful as smoking tobacco. Like tobacco, e-cigarettes affect a smoker's lungs and long-term exposure could lead to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease – more commonly known as COPD or emphysema – according to the latest research by Central Michigan University College of Medicine's Neeraj Vij, an associate professor of … [Read more...]

A study has proved that coffee properties as antioxidant are 500 times more than vitamin C. The coffee industry plays a major role in the global economy. It also has a significant impact on the environment, producing more than 2 billion tonnes of coffee by-products annually. Coffee silverskin (the epidermis of the coffee bean) is usually removed during processing, after the … [Read more...]

A new research has confirmed that Vitamin D toxicity rare in people who take supplements. Over the last decade, numerous studies have shown that many Americans have low vitamin D levels and as a result, vitamin D supplement use has climbed in recent years. Vitamin D has been shown to boost bone health and it may play a role in preventing diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular disease … [Read more...]

A study has proved that eating fruits can increase food cravings. Fructose, the sugar found in fruit, may increase cravings for high-calorie foods, according to researchers. In a small experiment, reported in the journal PNAS, 24 volunteers consumed a sugary drink sweetened with fructose on one day and glucose on another day. Compared with glucose, the fructose drink led to … [Read more...]

A new research has concluded that Yoghurt can cure hayfever. The breakthrough would end the misery of the seasonal complaint for at least 15 million Britons who face discomfort and cold-like symptoms every summer. Experts have already established that probiotic yoghurt drinks have immunity-boosting properties in previous studies. But researchers at the University of East Anglia … [Read more...]

There are almost 4,000 sushi restaurants in the U.S., and the Japanese dish continues to gain popularity, even with kids. If your child is one who does like sushi, it’s important to be safe. The FDA recommends that children under 5 don’t consume raw fish or shellfish, and Susan Mitchell, PhD, RDN, LDN, FAND, agrees. “In children, their immune system is not completely … [Read more...]

  A Study has concluded that binge drinking rates among American women are rising. Overall rates of binge drinking in the US have increased in recent years due to sharply rising rates of drinking among women, according to a new study that also finds stark disparities in alcohol use between counties in the same state. New research conducted by the Institute for Health … [Read more...]

A UK Study has proved that Even having a single drink a day is having its harmful effects. Based on a new analysis, the health benefits of having a drink a day may be exaggerated, UK researchers say. Only women over age 65, if anyone, might get a protective effect from light drinking, compared to people who never drank, the study found. Much past research has shown that people … [Read more...]

  A spanish study has inferred that regular consumption of yogurt does not improve health. Dietary recommendations support the consumption of dairy products as part of a healthy diet. However, after a Spanish study involving more than 4,000 people analysed the relationship between the regular intake of yogurt and health-related quality of life, it declared that there … [Read more...]

  A new research has proved that labels on front of food packaging can enable healthier choices. In a new study published in the British Journal of Nutrition, a team of researchers led by the University of Surrey, has found that front of package nutrition labels can enable consumers to make healthier food choices. In recent years, a number of different front of … [Read more...]

  A new study has revealed that alcohol is seriously damaging women’s health. It is sobering for anyone to hear that they have liver damage or cirrhosis which can often show no symptoms until it is fairly advanced. Twenty years ago, this was a disease that affected men in their 50s and 60s. Now, 40 per cent of my patients with cirrhosis are women who are facing serious … [Read more...]

The Research Group "Action on Sugar" has issued warning that energy drinks 'should be banned' for under-16s. The team surveyed the nutritional labels of 197 drinks found in supermarkets and online. One had up to 10 teaspoons of sugar per 250ml, twice as much as others surveyed. It is thought teenagers get 30% of their sugar from soft drinks.Health officials say government … [Read more...]

Each year, 23-thousand Americans die and eight-million are hospitalized as a result of antibiotic resistant infections and it has nothing to do with prescription medication. Here are some reasons why you may want to take a closer look at what’s on your plate. It might look good, but what’s added to beef, pork and poultry has the attention of the CDC and hospitals all over … [Read more...]

A detailed discussion on anti-aphrodisiacs foods to avoid is provided below: While we all know what we should be eating when it comes to getting turned on in the bedroom, we're not very sure which foods we should avoid. The food we eat can affect our sex drive in both a positive and negative way, so it's important to choose wisely when it comes to getting some action. While … [Read more...]

Should food products be labeled with traffic light symbols to make health-related information on ingredients easier to understand? This question has remained a subject of debate. Now researchers at the University of Bonn have reached the conclusion that the traffic light label is more effective in helping consumers resist high-calorie foods than a purely information-based … [Read more...]

Eating a vegetarian diet was associated with a lower risk of colorectal cancers compared with nonvegetarians in a study of Seventh-Day Adventist men and women, according to an article published online by JAMA Internal Medicine. Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States. Although great attention has been paid to screening, primary … [Read more...]

Most people consume more salt than they need and therefore have a higher risk of heart disease and stroke, which are the two leading causes of death worldwide. But a study published by Cell Press March 3rd in Cell Metabolism reveals that dietary salt could have a biological advantage: defending the body against invading microbes. A high-salt diet increased sodium accumulation … [Read more...]

Adolescent binge drinking has been linked to a host of problems, including worse school performance, risky sexual behaviors, illicit drugs, and a greater risk of suicide. Binge drinking may also be linked to problematic eating behavior, yet little research exists. A study of the relationship between binge drinking and eating problems among Russian adolescents has found that … [Read more...]