New study finds that obesity reduces a specific brain chemical, lowering the desire to consume high-calorie foods. Boosting it can aid weight loss. By Robert Sanders A steady diet of high-fat foods leads to reduced pleasure in eating, likely contributing to obesity. UC Berkeley scientists have discovered why, opening up new possibilities for treating obesity —...
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The Healthy Eating Index: How Well Does Your Diet Score?
By Dr. Chinta SidharthanReviewed by Lily Ramsey, LLM How is the HEI calculated?HEI and health outcomesComparing popular diets using HEIImproving HEI scores: Practical strategiesKey takeaways on HEI Did you know that diet quality is one of the most significant predictors of longevity and disease prevention? Yet, assessing whether regular eating habits and diets truly support overall health...
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IS IT BAD FOR YOUR HEALTH TO EAT LATE AT NIGHT?
FEBRUARY 17TH, 2025POSTED BY U. ROCHESTER-URMC (Credit: Getty Images) SHARE THIS ARTICLE You are free to share this article under the Attribution 4.0 International license. TAGS UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER Eating late at night is a common habit, but is it bad for your health? The answer isn’t a simple yes or no, says Jill Chodak, registered dietitian at...
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Biological clock linked to teens’ late-night eating habits
by Brigham and Women’s Hospital Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A new study by investigators from Mass General Brigham and the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University reveals a distinct relationship between circadian rhythms, weight, and eating habits in teens, a vulnerable age group whose eating patterns influence their life-long health. Researchers found that teens with...
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Eating the Right Fats May Help Patients Live Longer
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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