Researchers at the Monell Chemical Senses Center found that common dietary sugars fructose and glucose, despite having the same amount of calories, communicate with the brain through different ...

In recent years, there has been a growing interest in cognitive performance and mental fitness among younger adults, driven by increasing academic, professional, and social demands. Young adults are ...

A study conducted by the Biosocial team at Max Planck Institute for Human Development, in collaboration with Columbia University in New York, demonstrates that social inequality, such as poverty and ...

Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a collection of disorders that include abdominal obesity, hypertension (HTN), dyslipidemia including high triglycerides (TGs) and/or low HDL cholesterol, and impaired ...

Today’s Dietitian is doing its part to push the fiber intake of Americans with its fabulous list of the highest fiber foods people should be eating today. Many areas of nutrition tend to elicit ...

For athletes of any skill level, adequate hydration is imperative for optimal health and exercise performance. Yet, research suggests that more than one-half of athletes in professional, collegiate, ...

Dietary intake of just the right amount of omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids is crucial for optimal health. Learn more about these fats and strategies to better counsel patients. Of all the different ...

Experts weigh in on whether the Recommended Dietary Allowance for highly physically active people is adequate. Controversy exists among medical experts regarding the role protein plays in maintaining ...

When I think about some of my favorite childhood memories, food is at the center. One specific cherished memory is staying at my Mammaw and Pappaw’s house and waking up to freshly baked bread that I ...

As the number of people taking GLP-1 medications for diabetes or weight loss increases, more dietitians—including those who don’t specifically work in weight or diabetes management—will see these ...

The world of hunger research is expanding into a variety of frontiers, from hormonal regulation to behavior and food choices. Understanding the complicated science of hunger and satiety can help your ...

Americans are voracious consumers of sugar and often are looking for that next decadent, scrumptious treat to satisfy their sweet tooth. According to the American Heart Association, US adults consume ...