March 26, 2010
Exposure To Fast Food Influences Our Everyday Psychology And Behavior
Fast food is not only bad for your body, but may also harm your bank account. Eating habits have shifted dramatically over the last few decades - fast food has become a multibillion dollar industry that has widespread influence on what and how we eat. The original idea behind fast food is to increase efficiency, allowing people to quickly finish a meal so they can move on to other matters...
February 9, 2010
Soft drink consumption may markedly increase risk of pancreatic cancer
Consuming two or more soft drinks per week increased the risk of developing pancreatic cancer by nearly twofold compared to individuals who did not consume soft drinks, according to a new study.
January 14, 2010
U.S. adult obesity still high, but recent data suggest rates may have stabilized
The prevalence of adults in the US who are obese is still high, with about one-third of adults obese in 2007-2008, although new data suggest that the rate of increase for obesity in the US in recent decades may be slowing, according to a new study.
January 3, 2010
Is Nicotinamide Overload A Trigger For Type 2 Diabetes?
Facing the increasing prevalence of type 2 diabetes worldwide in the past few decades, one may ask what is wrong with humans. Geneticists tell us that the human genome has not changed markedly in such a short time. Therefore, something must be happening in our environment or diet. As a matter of fact, dietary pattern is known to be closely linked to the development of type 2 diabetes...
December 15, 2009
Link Between Sirtuins And Life Extension Strengthened By Study
A new paper from MIT biology professor Leonard Guarente strengthens the link between longevity proteins called sirtuins and the lifespan-extending effects of calorie restriction. For decades, it has been known that cutting normal calorie consumption by 30 to 40 percent can boost lifespan and improve overall health in animals such as worms and mice...