Food : Science World Report

May 27, 2015 11:28 PM EDT

Mediterranean Diet May Help Reduce The Risk Of Womb Cancer

New findings published in the British Journal of Cancer suggests that a Mediterranean diet may reduce the risk of developing womb cancer.

May 26, 2015 09:55 AM EDT

Measuring Arm Circumference is a More Accurate Way to Determine Child Malnourishment

Determining whether or not a child is malnourished is crucial to getting them help. Now, researchers have discovered that measuring a child's upper arm circumference is a much better method than using current weight-based guidelines to determine malnourishment.

May 21, 2015 11:04 PM EDT

Soy Protein Snacks Help Satisfy Teens During The Day

New findings published in the Journal of Nutrition reveal that afternoon snacks high in soy protein may help satisfy hunger and reduce the risk of future unhealthy habits in teens.

May 18, 2015 11:54 PM EDT

Airplane Noise May Actually Affect Our Perception Of Taste

Could the rumble of an airplane's engine affect how our in-flight meal tastes? New findings published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology: Human Perception and Performance suggests that it could influence the flavor of our food.

May 14, 2015 07:33 PM EDT

Could Our Dining Partner Ultimately Influence How Much We Eat?

New findings published in the journal Social Influence show that how much food we consume may ultimately influence who we're eating with.

May 05, 2015 06:39 PM EDT

Drinks Filled With Fructose May Increase Your Want For High-Calorie Treats

The type of sugar in your drink could ultimately influence how much you eat, according to recent findings published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS).

May 01, 2015 06:54 PM EDT

You Can Reduce The Risk Of Food Poisoning With Disinfectant Wipes

New findings published in the journal of Applied Microbiology show that disinfectant wipes that are typically used in the kitchen (and other areas) can significantly reduce the risk of food poisoning.

Apr 29, 2015 11:34 PM EDT

Eating Healthy: Make It Convenient And Natural!

Eating healthy isn't always so easy. Oftentimes, some foods are so loaded with hidden fats, salt and sugar that it can be easy to mistake what true ingredients are on the label (especially concerning processed foods.)

Apr 23, 2015 01:10 AM EDT

Changing The Placement Of Nutrition Labels May Help Consumers Make Healthier Choices

New research shows that placing nutrition labels on the front of food packages could help to be more effective at enabling healthier food choices then where they are currently placed.

Apr 13, 2015 11:01 AM EDT

Cancer Survival And Nutrition: Researchers Look At Food And The Future

Researchers are still trying to determine just how much nutrition and other related environmental factors play a role in the cause of cancer. The same is also true for cancer survivors who are trying to find reliable nutrition to help them enhance their quality of life, prevent future relapses and t...

Apr 13, 2015 12:00 AM EDT

Changing Pore Size In Processed Foods Can Help Reduce Salt Intake

Researchers at the University of Illinois have found that manipulating the porosity during food manufacturing can affect its health benefits.

Apr 12, 2015 02:15 PM EDT

Eating Out Is So Fun, But Is It Raising Your Blood Pressure?

Researchers at the Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School Singapore have discovered that eating out may be associated with higher caloric intake, overindulgence via fatty foods that are high in saturated fat and salt and an increased risk of high blood pressure.