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Swansea University researchers – in collaboration with FAB Research - are exploring the influence that omega-3 supplements can have on children’s behaviour, mood, and mental wellbeing, as part of a pioneering study with implications for health and education.
Nutrition isn't rocket science; it's harder
It’s a tactic many parents know well: “eat two bites of broccoli, and then you can have dessert”. It seems like a practical solution for encouraging kids – especially picky eaters – to eat healthy foods. And in the short term, it often works. But using food as a bargaining chip can do more harm than good.
Researchers at Tufts University School of Medicine and Tufts Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences have found a surprising connection between a fungus associated with alcohol use disorder and the brain's dopamine reward pathway.
A new review of research covering more than 25,000 subjects concludes that omega-3s offer small but important benefits for older adults facing possible cognitive decline.
Schizophrenia is a severe and debilitating psychiatric disorder characterized by hallucinations, disorganized speech and thought patterns, false beliefs about the world or oneself, difficulties concentrating and other symptoms impacting people's daily functioning. While schizophrenia has been the topic of numerous research studies, its biological and neural underpinnings have not yet been fully elucidated.
There may be a way to protect brain energy to preserve cognition—and the secret could lie on your plate. Think fish and seafood, meat, non-starchy vegetables, berries, nuts, seeds, eggs and even high-fat dairy products.
Where will future omega-3s come from? Exciting innovations and what needs to change...
It seems we’ve been misled about alcohol and health, says Dr JoAnn Manson of Harvard Medical School, discussing a new report on alcohol and dementia.
A new study reveals that both sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) and low- or non-sugar-sweetened beverages (LNSSBs) are significantly associated with a higher risk of developing metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD).
A new study from researchers at The University of Texas at Austin reveals that following a low-calorie or low-carbohydrate diet can measurably lower levels of brain chemicals that, when too high, are linked to inflammation and memory problems.
The bill defines ultra-processed foods and summarizes existing California laws related to school food.
Changes in vision are often a common sign of aging. But what if we could reverse age-related visual decline? In a new study, UC Irvine researchers explore a possible therapy for addressing "aging" in the eye and for preventing diseases such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
New study provides strong evidence that sugary drinks affect not only metabolic health, but also mental health—especially in women. This effect is probably mediated by the sensitive microbiome of the intestine.
Higher intake of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) may exacerbate disease activity in early multiple sclerosis (MS), according to new research presented at the 41st Congress of the European Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis (ECTRIMS 2025).
US president Donald Trump has claimed that paracetamol (acetaminophen or Tylenol) use in pregnancy is linked to autism in children, urging pregnant women to avoid the painkiller. This announcement has sparked alarm, confusion and a flurry of responses from health experts worldwide. Trump’s comments come in a long line of unsubstantiated claims about the causes of autism, with paracetamol now the latest target.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) often comes with profound challenges in speech and communication. Families with autistic children know the heartbreak of delayed language – the frustration of not hearing their child express needs or say simple words. At Philadelphia Integrative Psychiatry, Dr. Danish and our Philly Autism Treatment team recognizes these challenges and are dedicated to finding innovative treatments to help children with ASD reach their potential.
The trillions of microbes that live in the human gut may play a bigger role in health than previously thought, according to new research. This article explores how gut bacteria interacts with human genes in ways that could shape disease risk, aging and even future medical treatments.
Medical researcher and health advocate who challenged the food industry to use less salt and sugar