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1. IntroductionLow energy availability (LEA) occurs when either the energy intake is too low or the energy output through training is too high, leading to an insufficient amount of energy left to maintain normal physiological functions…

1. IntroductionChildhood is a crucial stage in human development when the lifestyles children adopt can have a significant impact on their well-being throughout their lives. The habits and behavioral patterns that children acquire at…

The cerebellum of a person affected by kuruLiberski PP (2013) A genetic study in an extraordinarily remote community in Papua New Guinea has uncovered new insights into a brain disease spread by people eating their…

In the age of social media, youth are constantly bombarded with viral trends and toxic messages that set unrealistic standards about the ideal body image. This has translated into a far too common expression of body shape…

The world has declared a time-out on sugar consumption. The harmful link between disease and dietary sugar was recently outlined in a comprehensive assessment of published studies. Recognising this link between widely consumed…

The cerebellum of a person affected by kuruLiberski PP (2013) A genetic study in an extraordinarily remote community in Papua New Guinea has uncovered new insights into a brain disease spread by people eating their…

A black garden ant colony in its nest with a few eggs, pupae, larvae and a large queenNik Bruining/Shutterstock When black garden ant queens notice their young are sick, they eat them before the illness spreads to…

A black garden ant colony in its nest with a few eggs, pupae, larvae and a large queenNik Bruining/Shutterstock When black garden ant queens notice their young are sick, they eat them before the illness spreads to…

1. IntroductionThroughout the historical evolution of humanity, there has been a consistent tendency for individuals to collaborate, aiming to ensure survival and foster development. Thus, it becomes inevitable that individuals living…

Pythons are farmed for meat in South-East AsiaDan Natusch What kind of meat is the most sustainable? According to a study of farms in Thailand and Vietnam that raise snakes for meat, it might be pythons. When it…

Pythons are farmed for meat in South-East AsiaDan Natusch What kind of meat is the most sustainable? According to a study of farms in Thailand and Vietnam that raise snakes for meat, it might be pythons. When it…

1. IntroductionCardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the most significant cause of mortality in the United States, accounting for 695,000 deaths in 2021 . CVD encompasses a range of disorders affecting the heart and blood vessels,…

Sabotaging behavior and latex drinking by caterpillars of the monarch butterfly (D. plexippus) and the common crow (E. core). Caterpillars were raised either singly…

1. IntroductionSocial marketing campaigns for better health have successfully reduced smoking prevalence, drinking and driving, and improved several other public health outcomes, including healthy eating . Food product manufacturers…

March 4, 2024—Eating a plant-based diet over the long term does not appear to increase the risk of hip fracture in postmenopausal women, according to a new study co-authored by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.…

2.2. Hypotheses DevelopmentThe research was based on three pillars: (i) food waste minimization represents a key issue to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals at the global level and Green Deal at the European level ; (ii) several…

An artist’s impression of WD 0816-310, where astronomers have found a scar imprinted on its surface left when the star ingested a planetESO/L. Calçada Astronomers have found a white dwarf star with a strange metallic…

Their journey begins in the open fields every morning in search of these plants, which include cheeseweed - known locally as khubeezeh - which have been eaten by Palestinians as side dishes for generations. Now they have become a major…

Content warning: Eating disorders, anorexia. If you think you may be struggling with an eating disorder and want to check your symptoms, take the eating disorder screen. National Eating Disorders Awareness (NEDA) Week plays a crucial…

From February 26 through March 3, 2024, we recognize National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, a time to recommit to showing compassion for and empowering our fellow Americans impacted by eating disorders. This also is a time to…

Content warning: Eating disorders, disordered eating. Imagine yourself as a 12-year-old girl – Your reflection is changing; you look different than just months ago. Your body is preparing you for puberty, but all you see is a new number…

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Feb. 16, 2024 – When it comes to your diet, your plate is important. Experts say it should include a healthy protein, whole grains, vegetables, and fruit. But rather than ration those ingredients, it might be easier – and healthier – to…

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain For many people with dementia and the caregivers helping them live at home, mealtime is no picnic.…

Three-dimensional computer-aided design model of the edible robot. (a) Edible robot and its (b) internal structure. Credit: PLOS ONE (2024). DOI:…

A few months back, a friend and I were dining at The Butcher, The Baker in Downtown Bangor, the small restaurant in the former home of The Fiddlehead. She had just taken her first bite of the Wild Mushroom Tart. It was puffed and…

Alice Weinreb, PhD will give the 15th annual James H. Cassedy Lecture in the History of Medicine  on Thursday, February 8, 2024 at 2:00 PM ET. This talk will be live-streamed globally, and archived, by NIH VideoCasting and…

1. IntroductionThe nation’s health has always been a national priority, and poor lifestyle habits and diet structure have contributed to many health problems in recent years. University students, in particular, are in the middle stages…

To eat or not to eat fish is a question that has long concerned pregnant women. Now, a new USC study shows that children whose mothers ate fish from one to three times a week during pregnancy were more likely to have a better…

1. IntroductionYoung children develop a concept of their body and integrate it into their emergent self-image. The nascent body image is originally based on perceptions, and only later flavored by judgement. Even young children in…

1. IntroductionAcne vulgaris is characterized by the presence of comedones, papules, pustules, nodules, and scars resulting from chronic inflammation of the pilosebaceous follicles . An increase in sebum production, shedding of…

1. IntroductionEating outside-of-home (EOH) commonly refers to consuming food at a restaurant or fast food . Other terms used for EOH include: away-from-home meals, out-of-home food consumption, takeaway food, ready-to-eat, ala carte,…

1. IntroductionEating outside-of-home (EOH) commonly refers to consuming food at a restaurant or fast food . Other terms used for EOH include: away-from-home meals, out-of-home food consumption, takeaway food, ready-to-eat, ala carte,…

In this study, we aimed to describe FAD behavior prevalence and characteristics in a non-clinical sample of adolescents across different risk categories and to explore its relationship with EDs and AUD. 4.1. FAD Prevalence and…

4. DiscussionThe aim of this study was to investigate the drivers of food choice in predominantly British–Asian, Muslim adolescents living in deprived areas of an English city .The taste and appeal of food was identified as a dominant…

The nutritional benefits of eating fish during pregnancy appear to outweigh the potential harms of mercury contamination, Emily Oken, M.D., explained during her May 8 NIEHS Keystone Science Lecture. Conflicting messages around fish…

Alshurafa et al., 2021 N = 16 (n = 8 with Obesity, n = 8 without); 2020Chicago, USAProspective CohortAdults Age range: 18–65BMI ≥ 18.5 kg/m2Eating Behavior:Number of bites, eating speed, and time of day of eating episode and energy…

1. IntroductionPhysical activities and exercise programs during leisure time are important to promoting quality of life and overall well-being . Research shows that regular leisure-time physical activity can help in the prevention or…

All the pieces of plastic removed from the stomach of a single flesh-footed shearwater chick. Credit: Trustees of the Natural History Museum, London…

1 Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic, declared by the Word Health Organization on March 11th, 2020, and associated public health strategies of mitigation, such as lockdown orders and school closures, have been proposed as negative…

The conflict in neighbouring Sudan has had an impact on the country’s economy, increasing the prices of food and the number of vulnerable people who need assistance. It is estimated that 7.1 million people in South Sudan will continue to…

Ketamine and esketamine are the only psychedelics currently being used clinically with eating disorder patients. RJ Sangosti / MediaNews Group /…

By Layal Liverpool Humpback whales use a technique called pectoral herding to gather their foodKyle Kosma Humpback whales use their flippers to create a barrier that traps gathered prey,…

The space between scientific papers and newspaper headlines is a hinterland where scientists aren't very happy, that we usually leave blank. Why is that, and what can we do? Perrin Ireland, Science Communications Specialist at the Natural…

This was recorded for Turning Wheel online blog's Food Justice series for July 2012.

Mexico City has a pollution problem. So why not have buildings that eat smog? CNN's Nick Parker has the story. How to find verified green vendors ? Can anybody recommend trusted partners for alternative energy in US, Canada and Mexico ?…

What should we eat? What role does taste play? And what have we learned about healthy eating? From the 2014 New York Times Food for Tomorrow Del Coro, culinary nutritionist, Rouge TomateDr. Julie A. Mennella, biopsychologist and…

Proper nutrition is one of the most important influences on your youngster's well-being. A varied, balanced diet-containing vitamins, minerals, protein, carbohydrates, and even some fat-promotes growth, energy and overall health. Food…