A new food study and rating scale is receiving a lot of attention for suggesting that ice cream with nuts or chocolate and potato chips might actually be healthier than a multigrain bagel with raisins. In the study, researchers at Tufts University developed a “food compass,” rating foods on a scale of 1 to 100. […]

Most of us struggle to find time to exercise. For some people, it’s easier to do short workouts most days of the week, while others prefer longer workouts once or twice a week, such as on the weekends. A new study suggests that at least for muscle building, one way to work out might be […]

Young adults who consume high-calorie “cheat meals” might be more likely to develop an eating disorder. In a new study published in the Journal of Eating Disorders, researchers at the University of Toronto collected data from over 2,700 young adults between ages 16 and 30. They found that young adult women often consumed cheat meals […]

If you like to take mid-day naps on warm afternoons, scientists might have an explanation as to why you do. In a new study published in the journal Current Biology, researchers at Northwestern studied fruit flies. They found a switch in the brains of these flies that makes them want to sleep when the weather […]

Cancer is the second leading cause of death worldwide. A new study shows that almost half of the deaths caused by cancer can be linked to preventable risk factors. In the study, published in the journal The Lancet, researchers analyzed data on cancer deaths from 2010 to 2019 across over 200 countries. They looked at […]

After a long day of thinking and working hard, it’s easy to make poor decisions, such as eating unhealthy foods. A new study published in the journal Current Biology shows that the brain fatigue that results from thinking and making decisions all day at work influences the neurotransmitters in our brains that affect our ability […]

Women who go into menopause when they are younger than 40 have a greater risk for future heart problems, according to a new study published in the European Heart Journal. Korean researchers collected data on over 1.4 million females. They found that the risk for heart issues increased for women who entered menopause earlier in […]

A new study shows that time-restricted eating – what most people know as intermittent fasting – can improve weight loss, blood pressure and mood. In the study, published in JAMA Internal Medicine, researchers tested a specific form of time-restricted eating in which the subjects ate only between 7 AM and 3 PM, and they followed […]

A new policy statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics’ Council on Injury, Violence, and Poison Prevention aims to encourage more children to wear helmets while riding a bike and doing many recreational activities. Bicycle riding is one of the leading causes of traumatic brain injuries among children, causing about 26,000 emergency room visits each […]

Eating a vegetarian diet might increase the risk of hip fracture in women. In a new study published in the journal BMC Medicine, researchers at the University of Leeds in England followed over 26,000 middle-aged women for approximately 20 years. They compared the risk of hip fracture among vegetarians, pescatarians, or people who eat fish […]