Food addiction remains a controversial topic in the scientific community. The concept is driven in part by concerns surrounding the increasing rates of obesity in the United States and elsewhere in the world. In this Honest Nutrition feature, we explain…
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Even modest consumption of added sugar may affect the liver
Consuming moderate amounts of specific types of sugar may double the production of fat in the liver. This in turn can lead to the development of fatty liver disease and type 2 diabetes. A recent study found that sucrose boosted…
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Study reveals dietary factors associated with mental health
Although there is a well-established relationship between diet and physical health, the associations between diet and mental health remain largely undiscovered. A team of researchers recently used survey data to investigate the role that diet plays in mental health. Key…
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How gut microbes contribute to good sleep
Intestinal health has a close connection with healthy brain function. New research from the University of Tsukuba in Japan suggests that gut bacteria may also influence normal sleep patterns by helping create important chemical messengers in the brain, such as…
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'Poor health' and screen time on different devices: What is the link?
A recent study has found associations between the time we spend in front of some devices and certain negative health outcomes. New research has found links between the amount of time that people spend in front of some screened devices…
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Can a drug mimic the life extending effects of calorie restriction?
A new study provides drug developers with clues about how to extend healthy lifespan without severely restricting calorie intake. Scientists have known for some time that restricting calorie intake in laboratory animals can extend their lifespan and reduce their risk…
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Probiotics may reduce symptoms of depression
A new review has found that probiotics, or a combination of prebiotics and probiotics, may help reduce the symptoms of depression. A new review of the current research on the effects of prebiotics and probiotics on depression and anxiety symptoms…
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Could dairy protect against diabetes and hypertension?
A study including almost 150,000 participants has found that a higher intake of dairy products, particularly whole fat varieties, is linked with a lower risk of high blood pressure and diabetes. Rates of type 2 diabetes and hypertension, or high…
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Low flavonoid intake associated with Alzheimer’s risk
A new study links a low intake of flavonoid-rich foods — such as berries, apples, and tea — with a higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Experts predict that the number of people in the United States over…
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Eating before bed delays fat burning
Eating breakfast and avoiding late night snacking is best for burning fat and losing weight, new research shows. With almost half of adults in the United States trying to lose weight, many have turned to daily intermittent fasting as a…
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