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New research reveals one in five boys and men may meet criteria for an eating disorder

Written by Charlie King | 24 Apr 2025

A new study has found that over 1 in 5 boys and men in Canada and the United States may meet the diagnostic criteria for an eating disorder,… read more.

New guidance on diagnosing malnutrition in critically ill adults

Written by Charlie King | 23 Apr 2025

The Global Leadership Initiative on Malnutrition (GLIM) has published new guidance statements for diagnosing malnutrition in adults with critical illness in the Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition. Penn Nursing’s, Charlene Compher,… read more.

Expanding access to anti-obesity medications delivers 13% return on investment for society

Written by Charlie King | 31 Mar 2025

A new USC Schaeffer Center white paper finds expanded access to anti-obesity medications would lead to significant increases in life expectancy and disease-free years while generating a substantial societal return… read more.

Most older adults say Medicare and other insurance should cover obesity drugs, and many show interest in using them

Written by Charlie King | 30 Mar 2025

A large majority of older Americans feel that health insurance – including Medicare – should cover anti-obesity medications, according to a new University of Michigan study. And more… read more.

With bird flu in raw milk, many in U.S. still do not know risks of consuming it

Written by Charlie King | 20 Mar 2025

Although the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) located H5N1 bird flu virus in samples of raw, or unpasteurized, milk in tests in four states in April 2024, and… read more.

Large study of dietary habits suggests more plant oils, less butter could lead to better health

Written by Charlie King | 14 Mar 2025

People who consume plant-based oil instead of butter may experience beneficial health effects and even have a lower risk of premature death, according to a new study by… read more.

Relationship between sleep and nutrition with app data: A large-scale study

Written by Charlie King | 2 Mar 2025

Diet and sleep, which are essential for human survival, are interrelated. However, recently, various services and mobile applications have been introduced for the self-management of health, allowing users… read more.

High fish intake linked to slower disability progression in MS

Written by Bruce Sylvester | 27 Feb 2025

High intake of lean and oily fish appears to slow the progression of disability in multiple sclerosis (MS), researchers reported on Feb. 25, 2025 in the Journal of Neurology… read more.

Fitness apps fuelling disordered eating

Written by Charlie King | 24 Feb 2025

With New Year resolutions in full swing and health tracking apps at our fingertips, new research reveals concerning links between health and fitness apps and disordered eating, body… read more.

Taking vitamin E during pregnancy may decrease peanut allergy in children

Written by Christine Clark | 23 Feb 2025

New research found that supplementing maternal diet with α-tocopherol, a form of vitamin E, can reduce the development of food allergy and anaphylaxis in newborn mice. The prevalence… read more.

Watch what you eat: NFL game advertisements promote foods high in fat, sodium

Written by Charlie King | 11 Feb 2025

Research from Saint Louis University (SLU) and the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine finds that some of the most-watched ads promote the worst food options for… read more.

SGLT-2 drug plus moderate calorie restriction achieves higher diabetes remission

Written by Charlie King | 9 Feb 2025

Adults with overweight or obesity and type 2 diabetes who are given the sodium glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT-2) inhibitor drug dapagliflozin alongside moderate calorie restriction achieve much higher… read more.

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