Researchers have conducted what they say is the first study ever to observe the association between adolescent boys going through puberty and the levels of chemicals they produce that can cause antisocial behavior. According to a study in the May issue of Psychoneuroendocrinology, a team of researchers found lower levels of a chemical called alpha
According to new research, chewing may play a more complex role in the digestion process and weight control as it appears to impact nutrient absorption and feelings of satiety or fullness. The study revealed that those who chewed two ounces of almonds between 25 and 40 times before swallowing absorbed significantly more unsaturated fat than
Cooking beef that has been marinated with rosemary extract, a source of antioxidants, may lower toxin levels in the meat, according to a study published in the Journal of Food Science. Antioxidants are natural compounds found in many food sources, including several types of cooking herbs, that eliminate free radicals in the body that can
Women who start taking probiotics in the first trimester of their pregnancy are less likely to develop obesity within the first year of giving birth, a new study has found. Finnish scientists studied 256 women divided into three groups. Two groups received dietary counseling, and one of those also received daily capsules of probiotics containing
Getting an ample dose of certain fatty acids, like the omega-3s and linoleic acid found in nutritional health supplements, has been shown to confer a number of positive health benefits. Now, scientists at the Federal University of Pernambuco, Brazil, have discovered what they say is an added benefit of taking fatty acids it may prevent
Researchers believe that people with metabolic syndrome may benefit from vegetable juice in their effort to control weight. Metabolic syndrome is associated with excess body fat in the midsection, high blood pressure, sugar and lipids levels. If untreated, it may increase the risk of heart disease, stroke or diabetes. The new study, conducted at the
Consuming watercress on a regular basis may reduce breast cancer risk, according to findings published in the <i>British Journal of Nutrition and Biochemical Pharmacology.<i> This is because nutrients found in the plant can block the spreading of cancer-related proteins. Following a fasting period, a group of breast cancer survivors were asked to eat 80 grams
A new study published in the journal BMC Medicine has linked prolonged stress with stroke. Researchers in Sweden surveyed 600 recent stroke victims on their perceptions of their stress levels prior to being admitted to the hospital. The patients were asked to choose between six different alternatives to indicate how stressed they had felt before
A recent study conducted by Anna Forsman, Ph.D., student at The Nordic School of Public Health, has found that depressive symptoms among the elderly population may be significantly reduced with natural health resources such as using interventions that focus on social activities. Up to 5 percent of adults who are aged 65 and older
A new study has found the molecular composition in cranberry juice that protects the body against urinary tract infections (UTIs), according to findings published in Molecular Nutrition and Food Research. During a recent trial, researchers from Worcester Polytechnic Institute used E. coli bacteria in order to discover what makes cranberry juice potent against UTIs. The