Young children, who grow up in homes with limited access to nutritious foods (known as food insecurity), are more likely
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Strong evidence for causal link between obesity and multiple diseases
A new study, led by Professor Elina Hyppönen from UniSA’s Australian Centre for Precision Health, presents the strongest evidence yet
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A tale of two proteins: The best and worst of metabolic adaptation: Researchers reveal two enzymes responsible for inducing lean and obese states
The Developmental Origins of Health and Disease (DOHaD) hypothesis is supported by multiple human epidemiological studies and animal studies. It
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Big data says food is too sweet
New research from the Monell Center analyzed nearly 400,000 food reviews posted by Amazon customers to gain real-world insight into
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Afraid of food? The answer may be in the basal forebrain
After fasting for 24 hours the typical laboratory mouse spends much time eating. Surprisingly, this is not what Jay M.
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Children who walk to school less likely to be overweight or obese
Children who regularly walk or cycle to school are less likely to be overweight or obese than those who travel
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Dietary cholesterol or egg consumption do not increase the risk of stroke, Finnish study finds
A new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows that a moderately high intake of dietary cholesterol or consumption
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Weight-loss surgery and risk of pregnancy and birth complications
Women who have undergone weight-loss surgery appear to be at higher risk of developing complications during pregnancy, and their babies
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Offspring of older mothers are more responsive to aging interventions
Advanced maternal age at the time of giving birth is known to decrease how long the offspring will live and
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Yo-yo dieting may increase women’s heart disease risk
Yo-yo dieting may make it harder for women to control a variety of heart disease risk factors, according to preliminary
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