Like a true foodie looking for food, flies spend a lot of time looking for sweet nutritious calories and avoiding bitter, potentially toxic food. But what happens in their brains when they make these food choices? In a study that could also help clarify how people make food choices, researchers at Yale University offered hungry flies […]

Children who eat more slowly are less likely to be extroverted and impulsive, according to a new study conducted by the University of Buffalo and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. The research, which aimed to discover the relationship between temperament and eating behaviors in early childhood, found that little ones who were very receptive to food […]

Caffeine and related methylxanthine compounds are known for their diuretic action, and consumers are often advised to avoid beverages containing these compounds in situations where fluid balance may be compromised. But how much evidence is this advice? The purpose of this review is to evaluate the available literature on the effect of caffeine intake on fluid […]

Both observational and randomized clinical trials have provided progressive evidence of the effects of different types of diets and specific macro / micronutrients, including carbohydrates, on the development of hypertension. Lifestyle changes, as well as dietary recommendations focused on the amount and type of nutrients, can help reduce blood pressure and prevent the development of […]