Showing even more promise in effectively managing the serious condition of peanut allergy, new research shows that exposure therapy treatment for peanut allergies may work even better if it is given to children earlier.Peanut allergy is a condition now affecting almost 3 in every 100 children. It is also one of the most severe food allergies. Peanut allergy is also the most … [Read more...] about Peanut allergy treatment works well when started early
Plant-based diets a plus for diabetes risk
Healthy eating guidelines strongly feature plant-based foods at their core for good reasons. Now research has found that following a mostly plant-based diet is linked to a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes.Plant-based foods are consistently linked with good health. But not all plant-based foods could be considered healthy – sugar being a shining example. A vegetarian … [Read more...] about Plant-based diets a plus for diabetes risk
“You can’t stop at one” – how salt promotes passive overeating
Saltiness is a taste that can be very desirable in foods. When combined with fat, salt can override the normal ability of fat to promote a feeling of fullness, leading to passive overconsumption. This could explain why salty, high-fat snack foods are so moreish.Weight gain is a complex issue. But there is little doubt that the current food environment in Western countries – … [Read more...] about “You can’t stop at one” – how salt promotes passive overeating
Crazy in the coconut oil: those ‘heart health’ claims need therapy
Coconut oil has had a meteoric rise in popularity thanks to its ‘superfood’ marketing angle. One of the big claims made about its ‘heart health’ benefits has been called into question by a recent review of the scientific evidence.Coconut oil certainly is attracting a lot of attention for its many claimed health benefits. Many of the health claims though represent marketing … [Read more...] about Crazy in the coconut oil: those ‘heart health’ claims need therapy
Does the best quality medical research make the news?
Medical research can make for attention-grabbing headlines. But a recent audit of the types of medical studies making it into the media has found that lower-quality research is more likely to feature.News coverage of medical research ranks high for public interest for the potential new treatments and cures it promises. But looking past attention-grabbing headlines promoting … [Read more...] about Does the best quality medical research make the news?
Dark chocolate: the next hot sports supplement?
In the search for performance improvements in exercise, researchers are now casting their eye over the growing benefits of dark chocolate. The known health benefits of this tasty treat may even translate into improved athletic performance as well.There has been much scientific (and public) interest in the potential health benefits of dark chocolate. Dark chocolate contains … [Read more...] about Dark chocolate: the next hot sports supplement?