Researchers at the Monell Chemical Senses Center found that common dietary sugars fructose and glucose, despite having the same amount of calories, communicate with the brain through different ...

A study conducted by the Biosocial team at Max Planck Institute for Human Development, in collaboration with Columbia University in New York, demonstrates that social inequality, such as poverty and ...

As the number of people taking GLP-1 medications for diabetes or weight loss increases, more dietitians—including those who don’t specifically work in weight or diabetes management—will see these ...

In recent years, there has been a growing interest in cognitive performance and mental fitness among younger adults, driven by increasing academic, professional, and social demands. Young adults are ...

Dietary Fat, Inflammation, and MetS Evidence shows that the standard Western diet is rich in omega-6 (n-6) polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) while n-3 fatty acids are underrepresented when compared ...

When I think about some of my favorite childhood memories, food is at the center. One specific cherished memory is staying at my Mammaw and Pappaw’s house and waking up to freshly baked bread that I ...

Americans are voracious consumers of sugar and often are looking for that next decadent, scrumptious treat to satisfy their sweet tooth. According to the American Heart Association, US adults consume ...

Making sense of dietary supplements (DS) and knowing how and when to recommend them can be a complicated matter for all dietitians. Navigating loose regulatory standards, proper dosing guidelines, and ...

Evidence suggests certain dietary patterns containing specific nutrients can reduce symptoms of some of the most common mental health disorders. RDs play an important role in treating clients and ...

The rising prevalence of obesity and diabetes has led to booming interest in treatments such as glucagonlike peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RA or GLP-1) medications. GLP-1s have demonstrable ...

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a fatal disease in which motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord degenerate as the disease advances.1-4 Neurons are ...