News Feature Channel: Health Food

How Microbes Create the Most Toxic Form of Mercury

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 14:20:43 EST

SLAC's SSRL helps pin down key players in the microbial production of methylmercury, a poison that can accumulate in fish.

Addressing Food Insecurity on Campus with Expanded Resources

University of Northern Colorado — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 15:45:28 EST

In 2023, the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Economic Research Service reported that 13.5% of U.S. households were food insecure at some point during the year. The USDA defines this as households that were uncertain of having, or unable to acquire, enough food to meet the needs of all their members due to insufficient money or other resources for food.

Editorial Warns of Heart Disease Risks Associated with Yo-Yo Dieting

University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 14:30:44 EST

A new editorial - published in Nature - suggests that frequent fluctuations in diet, commonly known as "yo-yo dieting," can significantly increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. The authors, from the University of Pennsylvania Schools of Nursing and Medicine, describe how cycling between high-fat and low-fat diets in mice led to a substantial acceleration of atherosclerosis, a condition characterized by the buildup of plaque in arteries.

Chewing Xylitol Gum Linked to Decrease in Preterm Birth

University of Washington School of Medicine and UW Medicine — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 19:55:06 EST

Results from a study in Malawi showed that chewing gum containing xylitol, a naturally occurring alcohol sugar, was associated with a 24% reduction in preterm birth. The findings were published today in Med (a Cell Press journal). Researchers found that the group of pregnant individuals randomized to receive chewing gum also saw a 30% drop in low-birthweight babies, when compared with the control group which did not receive xylitol gum, noted lead author Dr. Greg Valentine, associate professor of pediatrics at the University of Washington School of Medicine.

MSU Expert: Ways to Make Holiday Meals More Welcoming

Michigan State University — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 12:45:09 EST

Experts Available to Discuss Common Holiday Season Topics

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 11:05:18 EST

The Study Explores the Impact of Sterilization Methods on Aronia Juice Quality

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 02:10:18 EST

A research team has conducted a comprehensive study on the effects of various sterilization methods on the quality of Aronia melanocarpa juice (AMJ).

Do You Know What the Biggest Risk Factors for Pancreatic Cancer Are?

Hackensack Meridian Health — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 14:50:23 EST

Researchers Suggest Stress Hormones Explain How Obesity Causes Diabetes

Rutgers University-New Brunswick — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 10:20:26 EST

Obesity causes insulin resistance by increasing activation of the sympathetic nervous system and the release of the stress hormone norepinephrine, according to a Rutgers Health study.

Why Health and Price, Not Sustainability, Drive U.S. Meat Consumption Choices

Rutgers University-New Brunswick — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 11:50:38 EST

Environmental sustainability isn't a major factor influencing meat consumption decisions for most Americans, despite increasing awareness of the climate impacts of red meat production, according to Rutgers researchers.

Teaching Kids to Love Healthy Food: MyPlate for Families

Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 12:00:25 EST

Eating a balanced diet is essential for everyone in the family, but nutrition can feel overwhelming to navigate. From food costs to food allergies, every family has unique challenges. To help guide you in making healthier food choices, Lurie Children's Registered Dietitians Maggie McKay and Lisa Sharda teamed up with our Director of Food, Activity and Nutrition Initiatives Stephanie Folkens (who also holds a culinary arts degree!) to answer some common questions about how to make eating healthy, fun and affordable.

Children's Hospitals Share Innovative Ways to Advance Nutrition Security at Lurie Children's Convening

Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 12:00:24 EST

Key highlights from the event, which included two panel discussions with nutrition experts from across the country, included:...

New Study Finds Obesity Can Be Prevented in Very Young Children

University of North Carolina School of Medicine — Tue, 05 Nov 2024 10:00:52 EST

A large study co-led by Kori Flower, MD, MS, MPH, division chief of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine at the UNC School of Medicine demonstrates that combining text messaging with in-person clinic counseling reduces obesity in the first two years of life.

High Levels of Omega-3, Omega-6 May Protect Against Cancer

University of Georgia — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 09:10:05 EST

In addition to lowering your cholesterol, keeping your brain healthy and improving mental health, new research from the University of Georgia suggests omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids may help ward off a variety of cancers. The study relied on data from more than 250,000 people and found that higher levels of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids were associated with a lower risk of developing cancer.

Vibrational Spectroscopy Optimized for Accurate Coffee Origin Classification

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 21:50:52 EST

A research team has unveiled findings that enhance the classification of coffee origin through vibrational spectroscopy, a green, cost-effective, and rapid analytical method.

A New Study Highlights Microalgae as Sustainable Ingredients for Food and Pharmaceutical Applications

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 21:35:24 EST

A research team has unveiled the unique chemical, microstructural, rheological, and flavor-related properties of four commercially available microalgal species--Arthrospira, Isochrysis, Nannochloropsis, and Tetraselmis.

Nitric Oxide Treatment Preserves Fresh Walnuts, Reduces Decay, and Maintains Quality

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 21:20:18 EST

A research team demonstrates the efficacy of sodium nitroprusside (SNP), a nitric oxide (NO) donor, in preserving fresh walnuts (Juglans regia L.) post-harvest quality.

Cross-Campus Collaboration Brings 'Food as Health' Cooking Videos Into Patient Rooms

University of Kentucky — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 10:15:25 EST

UK HealthCare is revolutionizing patient education by bringing a series of cooking videos directly into hospital patient rooms. This collaborative project aims to support patients with chronic diet-sensitive conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, stroke and heart disease by providing easy-to-follow, medically tailored recipes.

MSU Expert: What to Know About Halloween Candy Safety

Michigan State University — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 17:15:01 EST

Halloween is a favorite holiday for many adults and especially young children. With traditions ranging from attending fun costume parties to transforming spaces with spooky decorations to trick-or-treating, there's ample opportunity for kids to find themselves with heaps of candy. So, what should parents know about the health effects of all this candy? Christine Venema is a food safety educator with MSU Extension. Here, she explains what parents should know when it comes to the health concerns around candy and the shelf life of candy.

Researcher Suggests Eggs as Additional Vitamin D Source as Autumn Days Grow Shorter, Colder

Virginia Tech — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 18:00:34 EST

A deficiency in vitamin D can lead to problems with bone development and maintenance, and additional symptoms including muscle weakness, fatigue, and depression. To supplement the body's necessary daily dose of vitamin D, Virginia Tech poultry expert Mike Persia has a recommendation for an additional source: Eggs.