Nutrition Research News
March 29, 2025
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Mar. 26, 2025 Many obese people report losing pleasure in eating rich foods -- something also seen in obese mice. Scientists have now discovered the reason. Long-term high-fat diets lower levels of neurotensin in the brain, disrupting the dopamine pleasure ...
Mar. 25, 2025 The pathogen C. diff -- the most common cause of health care-associated infectious diarrhea -- can use a compound that kills the human gut's resident microbes to survive and grow, giving it a competitive advantage in the infected gut. A team has ...
Mar. 13, 2025 New research shows that people with eating disorders are more harshly judged than those suffering from depression, making it much harder for them to seek ...
Mar. 11, 2025 Children who consumed the least amounts of seafood at 7-years-old were likely to be less 'prosocial' at ages 7 and 9 years than those who regularly consumed seafood, according to a new study. ...
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Mar. 5, 2025 Researchers have found that women who exhibit disturbed eating behaviors and engage in low physical activity tend to have more central body fat and a ...
Mar. 6, 2025 Just a few days of eating a diet high in saturated fat could be enough to cause memory problems and related brain inflammation in older adults, a new study in rats ...
Feb. 28, 2025 Researchers have identified small molecules in the blood that may impact early childhood development, showing how dietary exposures, early life ...
Mar. 3, 2025 Obesity rates are set to skyrocket, with one in six children and adolescents worldwide forecast to be obese by 2050, according to a new study. But with significant increases predicted within the next ...
Feb. 28, 2025 A study has provided new insights into the role of the brain as a crucial control center and the origin of obesity and type 2 diabetes. The hormone insulin plays a key role in the development of ...
Feb. 17, 2025 The causes of obesity are complex and influenced by many factors. While research has highlighted connections between sleep, eating patterns and ...
Feb. 18, 2025 A groundbreaking study has revealed a surprising biochemical connection between plant immune responses and human neurological health. Researchers ...
Feb. 12, 2025 There is a 'silent emergency' brewing under our noses as research finds that there is a clear wealth gap among adults over 50 who meet physical ...
Feb. 13, 2025 Who hasn't been there? The big meal is over, you're full, but the craving for sweets remains. Researchers have now discovered that what we call the 'dessert stomach' is rooted in the brain. The same ...
Feb. 11, 2025 Foods that evoke a sense of nostalgia and comfort and have good texture variety are important considerations in prepared meals aimed at older adults, ...
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Feb. 25, 2025 When faced with multiple food options and ultimately choosing one, the factors of that decision-making process may be more physiological than previously assumed. A group of scientists recently ...
Feb. 6, 2025 As the U.S. Food and Drug Administration weighs whether to require front-of-package food labels, a new study shows some food labels designed to nudge Americans toward healthier food choices can have ...
Feb. 5, 2025 Depression affects 280 million people worldwide. The mental illness has been proven to lead to changes in eating behavior. Researchers have discovered that although patients with depression generally ...
Feb. 5, 2025 Newly discovered brain cells count each bite before sending the order to cease eating a ...
Feb. 5, 2025 New research has shown that diet could influence the risk of both depression and Alzheimer's disease (AD). Evidence suggests that depressive symptoms are both a risk factor for AD and a reaction ...
Jan. 29, 2025 According to a new study, self-guided family therapy for obesity could work just as well as traditional approaches at a fraction of the ...
Jan. 28, 2025 Calorie labels on restaurant menus are negatively impacting people with eating disorders, according to a new study. The review found that individuals who have been diagnosed with an eating disorder ...
Jan. 27, 2025 A study showed that changes in the functioning of opioid neurotransmitters in the brain may underlie ...
Jan. 24, 2025 We're nearly one month into 2025, but if you're struggling to hold onto your New Year's resolution, stay strong, as new research shows that forming a healthy habit can take longer than ...
Jan. 24, 2025 Many people struggle to maintain a healthy weight, and choosing the optimal meals for weight loss can be challenging. A research team has developed a weight management program that helps individuals ...
Jan. 15, 2025 People who eat more red meat, especially processed red meat like bacon, sausage and bologna, are more likely to have a higher risk of cognitive decline and dementia when compared to those who eat ...
Jan. 15, 2025 A research team identified the brain's food-specific memory system and its direct role in overeating and diet-induced obesity. They found a specific population of neurons in the mouse brain that ...
Jan. 10, 2025 More than half of 23-year-olds in a European study show restrictive, emotional or uncontrolled eating behaviors, according to new research. Structural brain differences appear to play a role in the ...
Jan. 1, 2025 Scientists have identified the molecular changes that occur in the brains of aging mice and located a hot spot where much of that damage is centralized. The cells in the area are also connected with ...
Dec. 20, 2024 When you are feeling hungry, the brain takes the necessary steps toward consuming a meal. Many of these steps are not well known, but a new study reveals brain circuits and chemical messengers that ...
Dec. 19, 2024 A study of more than 2,400 people with atrial fibrillation, who had an average age of 73, found that drinking more than five cups of caffeinated coffee daily was associated with better performance on ...
Dec. 18, 2024 Light and moderate consumption of wine is associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular complications, according to a multicenter study. The study is based on the analysis of a biomarker of wine ...
Dec. 17, 2024 Higher calorie foods were preferred among individuals with and without obesity despite similar taste and texture, according to a new ...
Dec. 17, 2024 Researchers found that vegetarians who consumed PBMAs had a 42% increased risk of depression compared to vegetarians who refrained from ...
Dec. 16, 2024 Endocannabinoids in the brain play a key role in food intake and energy use. Modulating the action of these molecules could help fight obesity, say ...
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- Carbohydrate Cravings in Depression
- Researchers Discover the Brain Cells That Tell You to Stop Eating
- Study Finds New Link Between Food Choices, Depression and Alzheimer's Disease
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
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- Myth Busted: Healthy Habits Take Longer Than 21 Days to Set in
- Weight Loss App That Tracks Fiber, Protein Content in Meals
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
- Is Eating More Red Meat Bad for Your Brain?
- Memory Systems in the Brain Drive Food Cravings That Could Influence Body Weight
Friday, January 10, 2025
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Tuesday, December 17, 2024
- More Calories -- More Consumption: Individuals With and Without Obesity Both Prefer High-Calories Food, Study Finds
- Is Fake Meat Good to Eat? Processed Plant-Based Meat Alternatives Linked to Depression Risk in Vegetarians
Monday, December 16, 2024
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Monday, November 18, 2024
- Cocoa or Green Tea Could Protect You from the Negative Effects of Fatty Foods During Mental Stress
- Confinement May Affect How We Smell and Feel About Food
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
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- High Levels of Omega-3, Omega-6 May Protect Against Cancer
- How the Keto Diet Could One Day Treat Autoimmune Disorders
- New Research Identifies Ways to Protect Neurons from the Negative Effect of High-Fat Diet on Multiple Sclerosis Progression
Thursday, October 31, 2024
- Study Demonstrates Efficacy of Iron Supplements for Children Living With HIV
- The Harmful Frequency and Reach of Unhealthy Foods on Social Media
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- Food Fussiness a Largely Genetic Trait from Toddlerhood to Adolescence
- Calorie Labels on Alcohol Might Help Some Drinkers Maintain a Healthier Weight
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- Omega-3 Therapy Prevents Birth-Related Brain Injury in Newborn Rodents
- New Home-Administered Treatment for Binge Eating Disorder Shows Promising Results
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
- Teens With Later Sleep Schedules Are Less Active, Eat More Carbohydrates
- Poor Quality Diet Makes Our Brains Sad
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- Use of Acid Reflux Drugs Linked to Higher Risk of Migraine
- Neurons Spoil Your Appetite
- New Research Shows 'profound' Link Between Dietary Choices and Brain Health
Monday, April 15, 2024
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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
- Even Moderate Alcohol Usage During Pregnancy Linked to Birth Abnormalities
- Blended Antioxidant Supplement Improves Cognition and Memory in Aged Mice
Monday, April 1, 2024
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
- Metformin During Pregnancy Affects the Brain Development in Offspring Mice, Study Finds
- Craving Snacks After a Meal? It Might Be Food-Seeking Neurons, Not an Overactive Appetite
- Keto Diet Prevents Early Memory Decline in Mice
Monday, March 18, 2024
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- Consuming Refined Carbs Might Be Linked to Perceived Facial Attractiveness
- Too Little Sleep Raises Risk of Type 2 Diabetes, New Study Finds
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- Avid Appetite in Childhood Linked to Later Eating Disorder Symptoms
- Could Ultra-Processed Foods Be the New 'silent' Killer?