Diet

Take cholesterol-lowering drugs? Here's something shocking: You're more likely to overeat. A new study from the University of Tokyo says that those who regularly took statins, a type of cholesterol-lowering drug, increased their caloric intake over a 10 year period, though researchers aren't quite sure why. Led by Dr. Takehiro Sugiyama from the University of Tokyo, Sugiyama speculates that taking statins may give people the wrong idea that they don't have to watch what they eat--a behavior that can ultimately…
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It's a common belief: Those who are obese have trouble feeling fuller faster. But does science back it up? According to a new study from the University Hospital in Basel, Switzerland, it turns out the opposite is the case--obese people actually feel fuller faster than those of normal weight. So what's going on here? "Our results show that, when compared to those of normal weight, obese participants reached maximal satiation sooner," say researchers, whose study was published online in the…
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We all love the taste of a juicy, fatty hamburger, but could eating too much take a toll on your health? While it's obvious that eating too many fatty foods can lead to a bigger waistline, new research from the Fondazione IRCCS National Cancer Institute in Italy says doing so now can lead to a more serious health problem: Breast cancer. Reporting from Milan, Italy, lead author Sabina Sieri says her findings show eating a high-fat diet--especially one high in…
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As women get older, it's a common problem: Weakened, brittle bones that often signal the start of osteoporosis. And while genetics--and eating a poor diet--are often responsible for weaker bones, research now shows there's something else to worry about out. So what is? Unfortunately, it's obesity. "It used to be the thinking that the heavier you were the better your bones would be because the bones were supporting more weight," says Jasminka Ilich-Ernst, a Hazel Stiebeling Professor of Nutrition at…
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Want to lose weight? Well here's one thing you should avoid: Antibiotics. According to a new study from Aix-Marseille University in Marseille, France, a certain antibiotic used to treat Q fever, a type of illness similar to the flu, caused people to gain up to 30 pounds, whereas those who skipped the antibiotic gained no weight at all. It's a scary thought--and one that brings into question the safety of antibiotics. "At a WHO reference center for Q fever, a…
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Following the Paleo Diet? Chances are you're eating the wrong foods, according to Daniella Martin, author of the book Edible. Though traditional Paleo Diet guidelines recommend eating a variety of fresh vegetables, meats, and saturated fats--preferably from organic sources--Martin say the best way to eat "Paleo" isn't by eating any of these foods at all. Instead, she says that our hunter-gatherer ancestors--the Paleo diet is said to mimic the diet of our Paleolithic ancestors--ate "lots and lots of bugs," and…
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It's a fact: Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of death from cancer in American men. Yet when it comes to fighting this disease, the battle isn't as easy, thanks to old age and late diagnoses--something that isn't going away. As for making it less severe, however, there may be a new way to fight it, according to a study published in the journal Cancer Prevention Research. Examining a group of men diagnosed with prostate cancer, researchers looked at…
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Having trouble losing those last few pounds? Here's a new way to drop it for good: Eat protein and exercise for 30 minutes. According to new research from the University of Arkansas, women who ate a high protein meal followed by 30 minutes of moderate exercise burned more calories compared to those who exercised on an empty stomach. Protein just isn't great for building muscle, it appears. "We looked at the effects of protein consumption alone on total energy expenditure,…
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It's a fact: Bad cholesterol could increase your risk for heart disease. Yet when it comes to controlling it, few people have it under control, despite it being one of the easiest risk factors to change--by eating a low-cholesterol diet. If you're still struggling to keep these numbers low, however, researchers say there may be a new way to treat it. The treatment? A daily serving of lentils. "Canadians have a lot of room in their diets to increase their…
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Want to give your weight loss a boost? Try this deadly combination: Exercise and green tea. A new study from Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences shows that mice put on an exercise and green tea regimen reduced their body fat by 36.6 percent in just 16 weeks--as well as reduce their blood glucose and lessen insulin resistance, two factors that can lead to diabetes. While researchers note that mice studies don't always correlate to the same effects as humans,…
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