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Kids now see fewer TV ads for unhealthy food and drinks, but exposure remains high

Written by | 29 Aug 2024

Children’s exposure to food and drink ads during kids’ TV shows has dropped substantially since food and beverage makers pledged to stop advertising unhealthy fare during children’s TV… read more.

Red and processed meat consumption associated with higher type 2 diabetes risk, study of two million people finds

Written by | 27 Aug 2024

Meat consumption, particularly consumption of processed meat and unprocessed red meat, is associated with a higher type 2 diabetes risk, an analysis of data from 1.97 million participants,… read more.

Two thirds of baby foods in US grocery stores are unhealthy, study shows

Written by | 24 Aug 2024

A staggering 60 percent of infant and toddler foods fail to meet nutritional recommendations, and none meet promotional requirements set by World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines, according to… read more.

New study finds chronic high caffeine consumption may heighten risk for cardiovascular disease

Written by | 18 Aug 2024

From coffee to tea, caffeinated beverages are an integral part of morning routines across the globe, but these popular drinks can be harmful when enjoyed in excess. According… read more.

Significant link found between heme iron, found in red meat and other animal products, and type 2 diabetes risk

Written by | 18 Aug 2024

Higher intake of heme iron, the type found in red meat and other animal products—as opposed to non-heme iron, found mostly in plant-based foods—was associated with a higher… read more.

Sugar sweetened beverage intake among children and youths shows alarming increases worldwide

Written by | 15 Aug 2024

Children and adolescents (ages 3-19) worldwide consumed on average 23% more sugar sweetened beverages (SSBs) in 2018 than they did in 1990, researchers reported on August 7, 2024… read more.

Study uncovers connections between obesity and heart failure

Written by | 12 Aug 2024

A new small study led by Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers and published July 25th in the journal Nature Cardiovascular Research has revealed the impact of obesity on muscle structure in patients having a… read more.

Do your supplements contain potentially hepatoxic botanicals?

Written by | 11 Aug 2024

Millions of Americans consume supplements that contain potentially hepatoxic botanical ingredients, according to a study from University of Michigan researchers. Over a 30-day period, 4.7% of the adults… read more.

Vegan diet better than Mediterranean diet for weight loss and reducing harmful inflammatory dietary compounds, finds new research

Written by | 11 Aug 2024

Eating a low-fat vegan diet reduces harmful inflammatory dietary compounds called advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) by 73%, compared to no reduction on a Mediterranean diet, according to new… read more.

Ultra-processed food makes up almost two-thirds of calorie intake of UK adolescents

Written by | 8 Aug 2024

Adolescents consume around two-thirds of their daily calories from ultra-processed foods (UPFs) new research from the Universities of Cambridge and Bristol has found. The study found that UPF… read more.

New guidance for healthcare professionals to address muscle-building supplement use

Written by | 19 Jul 2024

In a groundbreaking effort to mitigate the risks associated with muscle-building dietary supplement use among adolescents and young adults, a comprehensive set of guidelines has been introduced to… read more.

Could a dietary fiber supplement offer long-awaited treatment for food allergy sufferers?

Written by | 17 Jul 2024

A study from the University of Michigan has identified a potential new treatment for food allergies in inulin, a naturally occurring plant fiber commonly used as a supplement,… read more.

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