Preschoolers whose parents have rules about what their children can and cannot eat have healthier eating habits than those raised without such rules, according to a new study by pediatrics researchers... View More
It is well known that exercise is good for the mind and body, but to what extent does the neighborhood or community in which we live affect our physical and mental health? New research from the University... View More
Given the rise in childhood obesity and known cultural shifts away from cooking, a review of cooking programs targeting elementary school children was conducted to understand program design and outcomes... View More
The American College of Physicians have issued new guidelines for people who have had a kidney stone to help them reduce their risk of another one. One of the recommendations is to increase fluid intake... View More
Four minutes of physical activity can improve behaviour in the classroom for primary school students, according to new research by Brendon Gurd. A brief, high-intensity interval exercise, or a "FUNterval,"... View More
Numerous studies have hailed resveratrol - a compound found in red grapes - for its health benefits, so much so that it is now available in the form of supplements. But a new study claims these supplements... View More
A team of Children's Hospital Oakland Research Institute (CHORI) researchers at the Laboratory for Pediatric Cancer Research has found that a category of lipids known as sphingolipids may be an important... View More
Many studies have told us exercise is good for the brain. But does it depend on the type of exercise? New research suggests not - at least for seniors. A study of older people found the brain benefits... View More
Canadian health organizations are calling upon governments to take a leadership role in creating healthy food environments. They say that implementing strategies that facilitate access to affordable healthy... View More
New research has found that memory and motor skills are increased after just thirty minutes of exercise. Neuroscientists from the University of Adelaide in South Australia studied the brain patterns of... View More
The fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21) hormone has been a key target for developing weight-loss drugs because the protein increases energy expenditure, causing the body to burn calories. But how the hormone... View More
The time is nearly upon us when we turn our clocks back an hour for autumn, making daylight even more scarce in the evening. Though the extra hour of sleep is a bonus, could the diminished evening light... View More
Personalised diet plans will not be widely accepted by the public until regulations are in place to protect information about our DNA, new research has shown.Led by Newcastle University, the Food4Me project... View More
Researchers analyzing dietary supplements recalled by the US Food and Drug Administration discovered that around two thirds of these products still contained banned pharmaceutical ingredients at least... View More
Fennel is highly prized for its licorice-like flavor and the myriad of health benefits it provides, and has been used in natural remedies since ancient times. Originally cultivated in the Mediterranean,... View More
A new study claims that social media sites, such as Facebook, may contribute to marketing of unhealthy foods to adolescents and young adults. Conitnued at MedicalNewsToday>>... View More
It is estimated that around 1 in 10 adults in the US report some form of depression. But a new study published in JAMA Psychiatry suggests that symptoms of depression could be prevented or reduced by engaging... View More
A small study finds when late-teen girls eat breakfast, it raises levels of a chemical in the brain's reward center that may help them stop craving sweet foods and overeating during the rest of the day.... View More
Metabolic syndrome could be reversed by following a Mediterranean diet with extra-virgin olive or nuts. This is according to a new study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. Continued... View More
With football season in full swing, there's no shortage of talk about young players - from high school down to the pee wee levels - suffering from concussions. Yet many parents may lack knowledge about... View More
