The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is the nation’s largest nutrition program, helping 41 million participants afford “nutritious food essential to health and well-being.
The use of food-date labels such as “use-by” and “best if used by” causes consumer confusion that results in many Americans discarding food that is safe to eat or donate, according to the November 2023 Consumer Food Insights Report.
The International Wheat Genome Sequencing Consortium (IWGSC) is starting a two-year project, with funding from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), to mine an untapped genetic resource for wheat improvement by sequencing the genomes of ancient varieties representing the worldwide diversity of bread wheat.
Cola. A drink forever associated with the Christmas season. And also, for many, a liquid that can help clear a blocked oesophagus. Something that may be a bit more likely at this time of year.
Reza Ovissipour, Ph.D., a Texas A&M AgriLife Research assistant professor in the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Food Science and Technology, is actively contributing to solutions for the crucial food-related challenges of today — and tomorrow.
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Durante la celebración de las fiestas, la comida ocupa un lugar central en las reuniones con amigos y familias. Andrea Delgado, una dietista de Mayo Clinic de Rochester, Minnesota, afirma que si presta atención a la cantidad de comida que come y la frecuencia, puede tomar decisiones de alimentación saludable durante las fiestas.
Researchers from Shanghai Jiao Tong University have developed a promising new solar-powered atmospheric water harvesting technology that could help provide enough drinking water for people to survive in difficult, dryland areas: They synthesized a super hygroscopic gel capable of absorbing and retaining an unparalleled amount of water. .
In a study published in the journal Food Quality and Safety on 19 October 2023, researchers from Zhejiang A&F University and Zhejiang University conclude that natural preservatives offer a viable alternative to synthetic chemicals in meat preservation.
The Virginia Tech media relations office has the following experts available for interviews on holiday related topics. To schedule an interview, please contact [email protected]. Eco-friendly ways to celebrate the holiday From electricity usage to piles of presents, and an overload of food, this time of year can take a toll on the environment.
A consideration of how mountains influence El Niño- and La Niña-induced precipitation change in western North America may be the ticket to more informed water conservation planning along the Colorado River, new research suggests.
The safety of meat and meat products is a paramount concern in the food industry, due to the high risk of contamination by pathogenic microorganisms.
University of Massachusetts Amherst civil and environmental engineers have determined the factors that may help identify the schools and daycare centers at greatest risk for elevated levels of lead in drinking water.
Perceptions about sustainability and healthy food choices are closely linked, as a study at the University of Konstanz shows
Scientific consensus is building around a clear recommendation: To improve health, we need to think differently about our diet of ultra-processed foods.
The UV/H₂O₂ advanced oxidation process, increasingly used since the 1990s, is pivotal in removing pollutants like 1,4-dioxane, chlorinated contaminants, and taste and odor compounds from drinking water globally.
Professor Thalappil Pradeep from the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT) in Chennai is awarded the first “International Excellence Award of KIT” and the “Fellowship of SCHROFF Foundation”.
Stay informed! Keep up with the latest research on the COVID-19 virus in the Coronavirus channel on Newswise.
According to data in mice, extra tryptophan in turkey and other foods could reduce the risk of future colitis flares.
In 2021, a water treatment facility in Oldsmar, Florida, was hacked by an unknown adversary. It was a cyberattack, and the sensor responsible for measuring how much sodium hydroxide is in the water was compromised. Within seconds, the hacker attempted to change the water supply's levels of sodium hydroxide, moving the setting from 100 parts per million to 11,100 parts per million.
Meals at Thanksgiving and other holidays serve as great social occasions for catching up with family and friends — and for the sake of all gathered, the culinary delights on the table should be not just delicious and visually sumptuous, but also safe. Melissa Wright, director of Virginia Tech’s Food Producer Technical Assistance Network, and Alexis Hamilton, assistant professor of food processing microbiology, are both faculty members in the Virginia Tech College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Food Science and Technology.
A Rutgers New Jersey Poison Control Center expert discusses how children and adults can reduce risks of poisoning at the holidays
First-of-its-kind public awareness study by Texas A&M AgriLife shows knowledge of PFAS chemicals is low
ESTIMADA MAYO CLINIC: Meu médico recomendou incluir mais frutas e vegetais na minha dieta. Aumentei o consumo pouco a pouco ao longo dos últimos dois meses, entretanto, ultimamente, comecei a sentir aumento de gases e inchaço abdominal. Existem frutas que devem ser evitadas para limitar o incômodo abdominal? Como posso adotar uma dieta mais saudável e evitar o desconforto?
السادة مايو كلينك: أوصاني الطبيب بإضافة المزيد من الفاكهة والخضروات إلى حميتي الغذائية. وحرصتُ على زيادة حصتي منها تدريجيًا على مدار الشهرَين الماضيَين، ولكن مؤخرًا بدأتُ أشعر بزيادة الغازات والانتفاخات. هل توجد أطعمة معيّنة يجب تجنّبها للحد من تهيّج المعدة؟ كيف يمكنني أن أتبنى حمية غذائية صحية مع البُعد عن الاضطرابات؟
ESTIMADA MAYO CLINIC: Mi médico me recomendó que incluyera más frutas y verduras en mi alimentación. En los últimos dos meses he ido aumentando la cantidad de a poco, pero últimamente tengo más gases e hinchazón. ¿Hay que evitar determinados alimentos para reducir el dolor abdominal? ¿Cómo puedo tener una alimentación más saludable sin sentir molestias?
Flint residents have learned to question everything in the decade since the city's drinking water first began showing signs of lead contamination. Even now, after seven straight years with water meeting federal safety guidelines, the lack of trust remains for many.
The world’s total population is expected to reach 9.9 billion by 2050. This rapid increase in population is boosting the demand for agriculture to cater for the increased demand. Below are some of the latest research and features on agriculture and farming in the Agriculture channel on Newswise.
Nov. 28 event to focus on multiple dimensions of food safety research and practice.
Irvine, Calif., Nov. 13, 2023 — The Basic Needs Center at the University of California, Irvine will unveil its new mobile food pantry, a 22-foot-long customized delivery van, at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15, at the Pereira Drive roundabout in front of the Aldrich Hall flagpoles. The first 200 attendees will receive collapsible Tupperware products.
Following the signing of the California Food Safety Act, which bans the use of four common food additives linked to health problems, URI Professor of Nutrition Kathleen Melanson lends her expertise to help explain what these ingredients are, what consumers should be aware of, as well as some simple tips to help avoid them.
Novel noninvasive method allows for precise diagnosis of feeding intolerance severity
While social media platforms have strict policies on illegal muscle-building drugs, the policies around legal muscle-building dietary supplements vary
Measuring skin water loss during food allergy tests may help predict anaphylaxis and keep patients safe. The method aims to detect the life threatening reaction before epinephrine injections are necessary
Irvine, Calif., Nov. 6, 2023 — Agriculture is one of the hardest human activities to decarbonize; people must eat, but the land-use practices associated with growing crops account for roughly a quarter of global greenhouse gas emissions. Researchers at the University of California, Irvine and other institutions evaluate a new solution to this problem, one that eliminates farms altogether.
Researchers have developed a novel oil separation technique using solar thermal energy that is environmentally friendly, cost-effective, and highly efficient.
Ritsumeikan University researchers designed a low-cost biosensor for assessing water quality at the input of lakes and rivers
When rivers began catching on fire, the U.S. government knew it was time to act. So Congress passed the Clean Water Act of 1972. It remains the guiding legislation for regulating America’s water quality. But new research from the University of Georgia suggests parts of it may not be working.
What we eat affects how we age; aging affects our nutritional needs. Understanding how is key to better health as we get older, say Tufts University experts.
A team of researchers has delved into the mechanisms governing the speed at which a water droplet slides along one or several fibers.
Diane Calello, Executive and Medical Director of the New Jersey Poison Center, is available to discuss safety measures parents should take during Halloween.
Researchers from the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management have developed a new method for measuring food insecurity, which for millions of people in the U.S. is more than just an abstract concept.
Researchers at Cornell have discovered a new grape downy mildew resistance gene – giving the wine and grape industry a powerful new tool to combat this devastating disease.
Large chunks of the Navajo Nation in the Southwest lack access to clean drinkable water, a trend that has been rising in many parts of the U.S. in recent years. A research team led by engineers with The University of Texas at Austin is changing that.
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