Scientists have discovered key appetite control cells in the brain that degenerate over time, spurring increased hunger and potentially weight gain.
Even eating half a serving of soy food daily could engender a lower sperm count among men, particularly the obese.
Adapting to globalisation when it comes to their eating habits, Indians, however, still would look for the colour of food believing firmly that if the colour is attractive the food should be good, say experts.
Women, please note - you can jolly well sip one or two cups of hot coffee everyday, but if you have fertility problems, then downing more than four could reduce your chances of getting pregnant.
Cut those calories out - and look younger and live longer. That's what the latest research says.
A slice of cool, fresh watermelon has effects similar to Viagra, researchers say.Watermelons contain an ingredient called citrulline that can trigger production of a compound that helps relax the body's blood vessels.
Scientists have identified the mechanism by which animals are propelled toward food, and compare it to "a tiny, specialised computer".
New York City restaurants became more heart-friendly today after virtually removing all artificial trans fats from their menu.
A new study has turned up alarming evidence of how man-made contaminants are being found in deep-sea squids and octopods, food for deep-diving whales.
The Financial Times on Tuesday quoted Finance Minister P Chidambaram saying that India is considering shutting down on trading in food futures.
The Communist Party of India on Wednesday raised concern over the United Progressive Alliance government's plan of formulating the bio-fuel policy.
The annual review of the foreign trade policy for 2008-09 would seek to further reduce import duties on essential items and generate employment, Commerce and Industry Minister Kamal Nath said on Monday.
New research has uncovered how some squirrels, like their human counterparts, can be born with silver spoons in their mouths.
Researchers have uncovered fresh evidence to support what mothers everywhere have long been saying. The recent research proves the fact that the immune system does need food to function properly.
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation has announced the launch of an operation to control the spread of bird flu in West Bengal.
In the backdrop of spiralling inflation, the government will review the situation arising out of surging prices, particularly of some food and metal items on Monday.
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh on Tuesday urged the central government to redefine poverty line level so that the 'real poor' would get the benefits of the public distribution system (PDS).
If you're seeing your grocery bill go up, you're not alone. From subsistence farmers eating rice in Ecuador to gourmets feasting on escargot in France, consumers worldwide face rising food prices in what analysts call a perfect storm of conditions.
China has ordered all pharmaceutical plants to tag medicines that contain stimulants to prevent athletes from mistakenly using banned drugs during the Olympic games, a drug watchdog official said.
Eight states, including Bihar, Orissa and Punjab, have sought additional foodgrain from the Centre to feed their increasing Below Poverty Line (BPL) population, which is in contrast to the Centre's claim that the number of people under this category has declined by 8.5 per cent.
Global warming will lead to 30 per cent reduction in crop harvest in India. The fourth report of the Inter-Governmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)said.
People are more likely to give things a favourable evaluation when they are happy and a negative evaluation when they are sad. A new study has found how mood influences our choices among items.
