Medscape Medical News Nadine Eckert September 11, 2024 A diet in which the primary source of fat is plant sources is associated with decreased mortality. Animal fat, on the other hand, is associated with an increased risk for death. These are the results of a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine that followed more than...
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Eating for necessity or pleasure? There is a brain circuit for that
August 8, 2024 by Taylor Barnes, Baylor College of Medicine DBBPenk neurons are activated by food. Credit: Nature Metabolism (2024). DOI: 10.1038/s42255-024-01099-4People eat either because they are hungry or for pleasure, even in the absence of hunger. While hunger-driven eating is fundamental for survival, pleasure-driven feeding may accelerate the onset of obesity and associated metabolic...
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Eating 30% Less of One Type of Meat Could Prevent Future Type 2 Diabetes
HEALTH11 July 2024ByCARLY CASSELLA (Thomas Barwick/Getty Images) Hotdogs are iconic elements of American food culture, and while they bring joy to many, emerging evidence suggests processed meats are also linked to several of the nation’s leading diseases. According to recent estimates, the average American should take extra care to limit their intake of processed meat,...
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More sickened after eating diamond Shruumz bars, Cones and Gummies
by Ernie Mundell The number of people severely sickened after consuming mushroom edibles sold as Diamond Shruumz-brand Chocolate Bars, Cones or Gummies has risen, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said June 11. As of Monday, “a total of 12 illnesses have been reported from eight states,” the FDA noted in an updated advisory. “All...
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Why Does My Nose Run When I Eat? Doctors Explain
If you get a runny nose after mealtime, here’s what to know. BY MADELEINE HAASEMeet the Experts: Meha Fox, M.D., assistant professor in the department of otolaryngology at Baylor College of Medicine; David A. Gudis, M.D., chief of rhinology and anterior skull base surgery at Columbia University Irving Medical Center; Benjamin Tweel, M.D., medical director...
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Appetite Stimulants: 9 Medications That Make You Want to Eat
Written by Jennifer Gershman, PharmD, CPh, PACS | Reviewed by Sarah Gupta, MD DragonImages/iStock via Getty Images Plus Key takeaways: Certain health conditions — like cancer and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) — can take a toll on the appetite. Pain, trouble swallowing, and medication side effects are common reasons that it can be challenging to...
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Canned Foods No One Over 40 Should Be Eating Anymore
March 28, 2023 by GEORGIA DODD Shutterstock Canned food is convenient, budget-friendly, and shelf-stable. It’s a way of processing food to extend its shelf life. The canning process is usually done within hours after picking. Some examples of canned foods include canned peaches, pears, corn, beans, noodle soup, evaporated milk, tuna, and so much more. But...
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Eating your way to a healthy old age
by Emanuela Barbiroglio, Horizon: The EU Research & Innovation Magazine Research shows that eating a balanced diet rich in plants and with an adequate intake of protein can help slow down the ageing process. Credit: © Foxys Forest Manufacture, Shutterstock Tweaks to our diets could be one of the most effective ways of preventing disease...
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Researchers identify brain region associated with feeling full after eating
by Mikayla MacE Kelley, University of Arizona Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Feeling full, or satiated, after a meal is healthy and normal, but what causes that feeling is complicated and not well understood. New University of Arizona-led research published in the journal Molecular Metabolism has identified a brain region and neural circuitry that mediate satiation, which could...
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How to stop picky eating before it starts
by Rhya Strifling, University of Kentucky Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Summer is a popular time for families to gather for picnics and cookouts with lots of delicious foods. But for parents and caregivers, even the most joyous of family gatherings can be stressful when you’re dealing with a picky eater. Sometimes what parents think is picky...
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