The soleus muscle has been drumming up quite a bit of attention in recent years for what researchers suggest is its unexpected and positive impact on health. A small but mighty muscle located in the ...

A widely prescribed diabetes drug may be sabotaging one of the most trusted strategies for preventing the disease: exercise. That is the conclusion of a Rutgers-led study published in The Journal of ...

Q: I have been hearing a lot about maltodextrin and its use as an additive in processed food and beverages. Is it safe to consume? A: Maltodextrin is a type of carbohydrate that undergoes processing ...

The field of AI has existed since the 1950s, when scientists first posed the question, “Can machines think?” In the decades since, AI technology has quietly powered many of our everyday tools, from ...

Body image dissatisfaction and disordered eating are significant concerns among athletes, especially those competing in aesthetic, endurance, or weight-sensitive sports.1 While sport participation can ...

There’s 99.9% similarity across human genomes, with the remaining 0.1% variation being what makes each person unique.1 In that tiny number, there is a tremendous amount of diversity, including in how ...

In a breakthrough that reimagines the way the gut and brain communicate, researchers have uncovered what they call a “neurobiotic sense,” a newly identified system that lets the brain respond in real ...

Hospital food and nutrition services (FNS) teams are expected to meet high expectations as benchmarked on patient satisfaction surveys. The FNS department is a vital component of care in a hospital ...

Sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes, congestion, headache … all signs of the changing seasons for many. Seasonal allergies are one of the most common chronic inflammatory conditions and affect over 50 ...

It should come as no surprise that alcohol consumption can be detrimental to athletic performance. High calorie counts, dehydration, liver function changes, and altered nutrient absorption are just ...

Q: My clients have been asking me about colostrum supplements to help improve immunity, fight infection, and promote gut health. Is there any research to back up these claims? A: Colostrum is the ...

According to a consumer survey, Public Perceptions of Dietary Sweeteners published in 2023 by the International Food Information Council, 28% of Americans report regularly and intentionally using low- ...