Why late-night eating leads to weight gain and diabetes?
Northwestern Medicine scientists have uncovered the mechanism behind why eating late at night is linked to weight gain and diabetes.
Drinking milk at breakfast may lower blood sugar throughout the day
Scientists found that a change in breakfast routine may provide benefits for the management of type 2 diabetes.
At risk for diabetes? Cut the carbs, study shows
Approximately 37 million Americans have diabetes, a condition that occurs when the body doesn't use insulin properly and can't regulate blood sugar levels.
Type 2...
Why are peanuts notorious for causing allergies?
Dairy, shellfish, wheat, and especially peanuts are high on the list of common allergens.
Green Mediterranean diet may reduce non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
Scientists found a green Mediterranean diet reduces fat more than other healthy diets and cuts non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in half.
Vitamin D deficiency linked to higher death risk, study confirms
Low vitamin D status has been linked to increased mortality, but mortality in the context of vitamin D deficiency remains unclear.
Many studies either fail...
High-fat diet may increase waistline and shrink brain
In a study from the University of South Australia, scientists found that fatty foods may not only be adding to your waistline but also...
Half of people with inflammatory bowel disease have zinc deficiency
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a broad term that describes conditions characterized by chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract.
The two most common inflammatory bowel diseases...
Moderate exercise or ‘activity snacks’ may help maintain muscle mass
Muscles help you move, lift things, pump blood through your body, and even help you breathe.
Increased muscle mass can lead to less body fat, a stronger...
Individual dietary choices can add – or take away – minutes, hours and years...
Vegetarian and vegan options have become standard fare in the American diet, from upscale restaurants to fast-food chains.
And many people know that the food...