Diet

A study compared the effects of a Mediterranean diet with virgin olive oil, with nuts, and a low-fat diet on HDL function with high risk of cardiovascular disease.

In a new study, researchers examined the effects of saturated fat on insulin sensitivity, hepatic glucose metabolism, and lipid metabolism in humans.

A new study highlights a continuing trend in artificial sweetener consumption in children and adults in the United States.

A recent study compared a protein-pacing, low-calorie diet with a "heart healthy" diet for long-term weight loss and reduction of oxidative stress.

A new study examined the association between adherence to a Mediterranean-type diet and brain volume in older adults.

In a recent study, researchers reviewed studies on the effects of artificial sweetened beverages to determine the best recommendation for policies to address the global obesity crisis.

Researchers examined the relationship between worsening asthma symptoms and the consumption of cured meat.

A new study sought to systematically review guidelines on sugar intake and assess consistency of recommendations, methodological quality of guidelines, and the quality of evidence supporting each...

Researchers performed a meta-analysis to assess whether red meat consumptions above the daily recommended intake was a factor in raising blood pressure and cholesterol, and increased the risk for...

A recent article discusses whether the federal government drop its restrictions on total fat consumption in the forthcoming 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.