Nutrition News

A new analysis concludes that eating more legumes may reduce heart disease risk. However, according to the authors, the evidence is not of high quality. View original article Contributor:

The Noom diet, named after the phone app it is available through, is a personalized weight loss plan. This article provides information on the efficacy of the Noom diet and its potential risks. View original article Contributor:

Resistant starches are starches that the body cannot break down and use for energy. Read this article to learn about the types of resistant starch and their potential health benefits. View original article Contributor:

A variety of medications can cause hair loss as an unintended side effect. Learn about whether the hair will regrow and how to treat hair loss here. View original article Contributor:

Early satiety occurs when a person feels full after eating only a small amount of food. It can lead to nutrient deficiencies and other complications. Learn about the causes and treatment options here. View original article Contributor:

Wanting to lose fat around the legs is a common fitness goal for many people. Exercises that tone the leg muscles, along with lifestyle changes to lose weight, can help people achieve this. Learn more here. View original article Contributor:

An experimental study tests 56 traditional soup broths and finds that some of them contain ingredients that have antimalarial properties. View original article Contributor:

The ketogenic diet has many potential health benefits, including weight loss. However, care is necessary when transitioning to a keto diet as it can cause constipation, among other effects. Read this article to learn more. View original article Contributor:

Over a 15 year time period, the number of people in the United States who reported trying to lose weight increased — but so too did the average BMI. View original article Contributor:

Tree nut allergies are common, and they include reactions to almonds, cashews, and walnuts. An allergy to peanuts is not technically a nut allergy. Learn more about nut allergies here. View original article Contributor: