High-fat diets may rapidly alter memory, study finds

A high-fat diet, similar to typical saturated fat–rich junk food, causes certain brain cells in the hippocampus to become overly active after only a few da ... Read More

This diet could be messing with your memory — even after just a few days

On the flip side, constant consumption of high-fat junk food can harm the brain’s ability to process memory, potentially increasing the risk of neurodegenerative diseases like dementia and Alzheimer’s ... Read More

High-fat diet can impair memory formation by disrupting cellular recycling

Modern lifestyles and dietary changes have significantly increased the consumption of high-fat foods, contributing to a steep rise in the prevalence of obesity, diabetes, and metabolic disorders. Read More

High-fat diet impairs memory formation by reducing autophagy

Increased consumption of high-fat foods has been linked to cognitive decline. The underlying mechanisms, however, remain unclear. A new study by researchers from Chiba University, Japan, finds that a ... Read More

What Eating a Gigantic Milkshake Does to the Brain

A greasy takeaway may seem like an innocent Friday night indulgence. But our recent research suggests even a single high-fat meal could impair blood flow to the brain, potentially increasing the risk ... Read More

High-fat fructose diet linked to anxiety-like behavior via disrupted liver-brain communication

A study on mice fed a high-fat fructose diet to induce a condition resembling non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in humans suggests that liver damage from this diet triggers neuroinflammation and ... Read More

Your fat is responsible for your bad mental health; Study suggests keto diet could rewire your brain and improve mood

A recent Ohio State University study reveals a potential link between the ketogenic diet and reduced depression symptoms. Sixteen students participated in the trial. Participants experienced a roughly ... Read More

This diet helped people lose twice as much weight, without eating less

People eating minimally processed foods lost twice as much weight as those on ultra-processed diets, even though both diets were nutritionally balanced and participants could eat freely. This ... Read More

The watermelon diet has gone viral — here's what experts say about the weight-loss trend

Watermelon for weight loss is a new trend that’s taking off on TikTok. The watermelon diet is billed as a weight-loss and detox method that is attempted for several days in a row – some people commit ... Read More

Diet Swap Study Reveals How Ultra-Processed Foods Can Derail Weight Loss

In case you needed more incentive to cut down on ultra-processed foods, a new diet swap study out today reveals that people experienced greater weight loss while eating minimally processed foods than ... Read More

High-salt diet sparks brain inflammation that could explain stubborn high blood pressure

A new study finds that a high-salt diet triggers brain inflammation that drives up blood pressure. The research, led by McGill University scientist Masha Prager-Khoutorsky in collaboration with an ... Read More