Negative Talk About Body Weight Predicts Depression, Poor Body Image
Making comments like “I’m fat†predicts higher levels of depression and lower body satisfaction, a new study finds
USDA Publishes Final Rule to Restore the Nation’s Forests
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s final Planning Rule for America’s 193-million acre National Forest System that includes stronger protections for forests, water, and wildlife while supporting the economic vitality of rural communities.
Ice Cream Enters the Future
The future of ice cream is happening right now. Ice cream flavors, textures, and ice cream’s health benefits are ever-changing in today’s society.
Can Our Genes Be Making Us Fat?
A new study in the March issue of the Journal of Food Science, published by the Institute of Food Technologists, reported that two specific genes (TAS2R38–a bitter taste receptor and CD36–a possible fat receptor), may play a role in some people’s ability to taste and enjoy dietary fat.