Feeling full? Researchers pinpoint neurons that prevent eating too much, too
As millions in the United States settle down to Thanksgiving dinner this week, few will be pondering a major question in neuroscience: Why, when so much of life across the animal kingdom revolves around finding and consuming food, do we ever
stop
eating?
Scientists have identified brain regions and even specific cells involved in terminating meals. But exactly how this process is coordinated remains murky. Now, using brain recordings from mice tucking into food, researchers have for the first time identified how specific neurons in a region called the caudal nucleus of the solitary tract (cNTS) switch on du...
Source: ScienceNOW - November 22, 2023 Category: Science Source Type: news
Ex-director Accuses ADA of'Pay to Play' With Sweetener Splenda Ex-director Accuses ADA of'Pay to Play' With Sweetener Splenda
A former director of nutrition for the American Diabetes Association sued the nonprofit organization, accusing it of firing her for objecting to what she called a ' pay to play ' scheme to promote Splenda.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - November 16, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news
Influencers warned by FTC over ‘inadequate’ disclosures of artificial sweetener promotions
A dozen social media influencers and two trade associations received warnings from the Federal Trade Commission on Monday for endorsing the safety of aspartame, an artificial sweetener, or for promoting the consumption of products containing sugar. By using health and diet creators, many of whom…#tiktok #ftc #samuellevine #valerieagyeman #nicholeandrews #lesliebonci #kerigans #stephaniegrasso #caraharbstreet #andreamiller (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - November 16, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
FTC warns food industry trade groups and influencers about disclosures on paid social media posts
The Federal Trade Commission says it issued warnings to two food and beverage industry groups, as well as to a dozen online influencers and dieticians for failing to adequately disclose paid social media posts that promoted a sweetener and sugary products (Source: ABC News: Health)
Source: ABC News: Health - November 15, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Health Source Type: news
Why artificial sweeteners may NOT be healthier than sugar... as studies suggesting they could raise your risk of diabetes and depression
Artificial sweeteners are everywhere, from cereals and yoghurts to diet drinks, ice creams, instant coffee and toothpaste, as well as prescription drugs such as antidepressants and antibiotics. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - October 31, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
With studies suggesting they could raise your risk of diabetes and depression... Why artificial sweeteners may NOT be healthier than sugar
Artificial sweeteners are everywhere, from cereals and yoghurts to diet drinks, ice creams, instant coffee and toothpaste, as well as prescription drugs such as antidepressants and antibiotics. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - October 30, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Depression Linked to Ultra-Processed Foods, Artificial Sweeteners
Ultra-processed foods are energy-dense and ready-to-eat food items including things like processed breakfast meats, packaged snacks, and ice cream as well as artificially sweetened drinks. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - October 20, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Don ’t Fall for the Marketing. ‘Toddler Milk’ Is Not Good for Your Child
All parents want the best for their children, so they could be forgiven for thinking that infant nutrition brands prioritize the same. But then there’s toddler formula.
Toddler formulas, or toddler milks, are beverages often sold in the same product lines as infant formulas, framed as a sort of natural nutritional continuation for the 9-to-12-month-old being weaned off traditional infant formula or breast milk. Unlike infant formulas, however, toddler milk is unregulated in the U.S., and as a result is not required to meet the same nutritional standards. For years, it’s been an open secret among pediat...
Source: TIME: Health - October 20, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Haley Weiss Tags: Uncategorized healthscienceclimate Source Type: news
Japan government sweeteners aim to attract investors
Official push is on to lure more investment but the real issue may be lack of asset managers’ transparency (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - October 2, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Artificial sweeteners: the health controversy that will not go away
Recent warnings are the latest in a series of scares, but the industry says sugar substitutes remain a vital weapon against obesity and diabetes (Source: FT.com - Drugs and Healthcare)
Source: FT.com - Drugs and Healthcare - October 1, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Boaz Weinstein Would Offer Sculptor Clients Sweetener to Stay at Firm
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Source: Reuters: Health - September 22, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Artificial sweetener linked to heritable learning deficits, scientists say
Artificial sweeteners are associated with learning and memory deficits which can be passed on to the next generation, scientists say. These effects were seen after consuming as little as 10 percent of the Food and Drug Administration's daily recommendations. Aspartame is an artificial sweetener…#aspartame #fda #pradeepbhide #bettyannrodgers #bhide (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - September 22, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Artificial Sweeteners in Foods Tied to Increased Depression Risk Artificial Sweeteners in Foods Tied to Increased Depression Risk
New data suggest a link between ultraprocessed food, particularly artificial sweeteners, and increased depression risk.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines - September 21, 2023 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Psychiatry News Source Type: news
Could Artificial Sweeteners in Processed Food Raise Depression Risk?
THURSDAY, Sept. 21, 2023 -- Highly processed packaged foods and drinks may be quick, cheap and tasty, but new research suggests they’re also likely to up your risk for depression.
Among big consumers of ultra-processed foods, depression risk... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - September 20, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
People who consume artificial sweeteners are more likely to suffer from DEPRESSION, study claims
Artificial sweeteners and ultra-processed foods may lead to depression, a study from researchers in Massachusetts suggests. However, experts warned there is not yet enough supporting evidence. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - September 20, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
