Individuals who are obese or diabetic have an increased risk for kidney stones, according to a new study presented at the 2012 American Urological Meeting in Atlanta. The study found the number of Americans suffering from kidney stones between 2007 and 2010 nearly doubled ...More
The global prevalence of overweight and obesity has increased substantially over the past 30 years and is now considered as one of the most serious health challenges of the early 21st century. To help combat this global epidemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) released ...More
New research published in the New England Journal of Medicine suggests people who drink two to three cups of coffee a day have a 10% to 13% longer life expectancy compared to those who don’t imbibe in a cup o’ joe. ...More
The secret to getting preschoolers to eat more veggies may be as simple as serving water with the meal compared to other sweetened beverages, according to two recent studies published in the journal Appetite. The findings also suggest young adults who drink water with meals ...More
Obese and diabetic individuals who consume increased amounts of dietary fructose have a higher risk of severe forms of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NFALD), according to a study published in the journal Hepatology. ...More
Moderate consumption of caffeine may help reduce memory loss associated with type 2 diabetes, according to a new study published in the journal PLoS. The findings reveal caffeine exhibited a protective effect on the brain’s hippocampus, which is crucial for memory and ...More
Following mom’s advice to chew food slowly may just be secret to lowering your risk for type 2 diabetes, according to new research presented at the joint International Congress of Endocrinology and European Congress of Endocrinology. The findings suggest people who wolf ...More
Consuming a low-glycemic index (LGI) breakfast may help prevent a spike in blood sugar throughout the morning and after the next meal of the day, according to research presented last month at the Institute of Food Technologists' Wellness 12 meeting. The findings also ...More
New studies presented at Experimental Biology 2012 this week reveal eating the incredible edible egg not only provides need nutrients to power through the day, but also may help increase satiety and help improve high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol in patients who ...More
In response to the World Health Organization’s (WHO) request for public comments on options for strengthening and facilitating multi-sectoral action for the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), the International Food Information Council (IFIC) ...More
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