Nutrition

Scientists have identified a network of neurons that drives overeating in response to environmental cues, rather than genuine hunger.

Taking meal timing into account in dietary recommendations could radically alter our approach to food consumption, metabolism and health.

Asian oil blends rich in healthy fats and phytonutrients are as good as—or even better than—olive oil for the heart.

By swopping fermentation for high pressure, plant-based yogurts may soon give dairy yogurts a run for their money.

Fasting during the month of Ramadan has limited benefits for weight loss, finds an A*STAR review.

It’s not only high-sugar diets that we should be concerned about, but also the timing of when we eat them, finds a study in the emerging field of chrononutrition.

Nature and nurture work in unexpected ways to determine obesity and diabetes risk even before birth

A detailed study of infants and mothers before and after birth provides valuable insights

The A*STAR Genome Institute of Singapore is partnering with Nutricia Research in a clinical and genomic study of the bacteria inhabiting the infant gut