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Newswise: UTHealth Houston opens enrollment for lifestyle cooking program aimed at people with metabolic disease risk
Released: 5-Dec-2023 4:05 PM EST
UTHealth Houston opens enrollment for lifestyle cooking program aimed at people with metabolic disease risk
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

The 12-month Teaching Kitchen Multi-site Trial combines evidence-based nutrition education with culinary learning to support behavior change. The study will assess the feasibility of the novel teaching kitchen program on health outcomes and well-being.

Released: 5-Dec-2023 3:05 PM EST
Considere un menú saludable para esta temporada de fiestas: una experta ofrece consejos para una alimentación saludable
Mayo Clinic

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.

Released: 5-Dec-2023 12:05 PM EST
Cornell’s iconic ‘Intro to Wines’ class turns 50
Cornell University

One of Cornell University’s most popular elective courses, the iconic “Introduction to Wines” has helped generations of Cornellians refine their palates – and knowledge – about the many varieties of wine. Cornell’s first wines course – and the first accredited wines course offered at any American university – launched in 1953 for students in what is now the Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration.

Newswise: Sugar permeation discovered in plant aquaporins
Released: 4-Dec-2023 8:05 PM EST
Sugar permeation discovered in plant aquaporins
University of Adelaide

Aquaporins, which move water through membranes of plant cells, were not thought to be able to permeate sugar molecules, but University of Adelaide researchers have observed sucrose transport in plant aquaporins for the first time, challenging this theory.

Released: 4-Dec-2023 6:05 PM EST
Advancing Food Safety: Natural Alternatives for Meat Preservation
TranSpread

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.

   
Newswise: Diet has a major impact on risk of Alzheimer’s disease
Released: 4-Dec-2023 6:05 PM EST
Diet has a major impact on risk of Alzheimer’s disease
IOS Press

In a detailed study, Diet’s Role in Modifying Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease: History and Present Understanding published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, we can finally see which diets are helpful in reducing the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.

Released: 4-Dec-2023 3:05 PM EST
Decoding flavonoid metabolism: a closer look at plant-based diets
Osaka Metropolitan University

In a world where plant-based lifestyles are on the rise, the power of foods such as broccoli, celery, and tofu, which are rich in flavonoids, is becoming clearer. Flavonoids are phenolic compounds produced by plants that are essential for plant development and defense and have long been said to have therapeutic and preventive effects against cancer and heart disease.

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Released: 4-Dec-2023 12:05 PM EST
Experts available: Smart toy safety, managing holiday stress, economics of Christmas music, and more
Virginia Tech

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.

Released: 4-Dec-2023 11:05 AM EST
Mantenha a saúde em dia durante as festas de final de ano: especialista oferece dicas de alimentação saudável
Mayo Clinic

Durante as festas de final de ano, a comida costuma estar no centro das atenções nas reuniões de amigos e entes queridos.

Released: 4-Dec-2023 8:05 AM EST
Advancing Food Safety: Natural Alternatives for Meat Preservation
Chinese Academy of Sciences

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.

Newswise: Comprehensive Analysis of the T2T Genome of the Soybean cv. Zhonghuang 13
Released: 2-Dec-2023 2:05 AM EST
Comprehensive Analysis of the T2T Genome of the Soybean cv. Zhonghuang 13
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A comprehensive analysis of the soybean genome can help develop improved varieties of soybean by identifying crucial genes linked to desirable traits.

Newswise: Eating beans improves gut health, regulates immune and inflammatory processes in colorectal cancer survivors
30-Nov-2023 11:00 AM EST
Eating beans improves gut health, regulates immune and inflammatory processes in colorectal cancer survivors
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Incorporating navy beans into the diet of colorectal cancer survivors has the potential to positively impact both gut and host health by modulating markers linked to obesity and disease, according to new research from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Released: 30-Nov-2023 12:05 PM EST
Scientists uncover how fermented-food bacteria can guard against depression, anxiety
University of Virginia Health System

University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers have discovered how Lactobacillus, a bacterium found in fermented foods and yogurt, helps the body manage stress and may help prevent depression and anxiety.

Released: 29-Nov-2023 1:05 PM EST
Non-Europeans have more eating disorder symptoms - but are less likely to receive specialist treatment
Karolinska Institute

People in Sweden of non-European descent have almost three times as many eating disorder symptoms as people born in Sweden. But despite this, they have significantly less access to specialist treatment. This is according to new research from Karolinska Institutet published in BJPsych Open.

Released: 29-Nov-2023 12:05 PM EST
Are healthy foods automatically sustainable, too?
University of Konstanz

Perceptions about sustainability and healthy food choices are closely linked, as a study at the University of Konstanz shows

Newswise: RUDN Agronomists Saved Tomato From Toxic Aluminum
Released: 29-Nov-2023 3:05 AM EST
RUDN Agronomists Saved Tomato From Toxic Aluminum
Scientific Project Lomonosov

RUDN University agronomists and colleagues from China and Iran helped tomatoes cope with the toxic effect of aluminum in acidic soils with the help of melatonin.

Newswise: RUDN Scientists Determine How to Properly Feed Rainbow Trout
Released: 29-Nov-2023 3:05 AM EST
RUDN Scientists Determine How to Properly Feed Rainbow Trout
Scientific Project Lomonosov

Scientists from the RUDN University and colleagues from Iran have determined the optimal dosage of a popular dietary supplement for rainbow trout. Exceeding it not only neglects a positive effect but can cause harm to the health of the fish.

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Released: 28-Nov-2023 12:05 PM EST
Instead of calories and macros, think about the level of food processing, expert says
Virginia Tech

Scientific consensus is building around a clear recommendation: To improve health, we need to think differently about our diet of ultra-processed foods.

Released: 28-Nov-2023 9:10 AM EST
Join Us Dec. 12-14 for IAFNS 3rd Annual Virtual Science Innovation Showcase
Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences

Everyone is invited to participate in this exchange of cutting-edge science related to innovative ingredients, products and processes in the food and beverage ecosystem.

Released: 27-Nov-2023 3:05 PM EST
Pioneering research method reveals bluefin tuna’s fate
University of Southampton

The return of bluefin tuna to Northern European waters is a conservation success story, but rising sea temperatures in their Mediterranean nursery grounds mean this recovery may be short-lived, according to new research led by the University of Southampton.

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Released: 21-Nov-2023 1:05 PM EST
Could Eating Turkey Ease Colitis?
Thomas Jefferson University

According to data in mice, extra tryptophan in turkey and other foods could reduce the risk of future colitis flares.

Newswise: Frying Your Turkey This Thanksgiving? Tips to Prevent Serious Burn Injuries During Holiday Cooking
Released: 20-Nov-2023 5:05 PM EST
Frying Your Turkey This Thanksgiving? Tips to Prevent Serious Burn Injuries During Holiday Cooking
Loyola Medicine

While some may roast their turkey in the oven this year for the Thanksgiving holiday, others may take a more dangerous route — deep frying. Joshua Carson, MD, regional director of Loyola Medicine's Burn Center warns cooks to be extra cautious around the holidays to prevent burn injuries. Loyola's Burn Center is the largest in Illinois and a regional leader in treating adult and pediatric burns.

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Released: 20-Nov-2023 12:05 PM EST
Experts offer food safety tips for Thanksgiving and the holiday season
Virginia Tech

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.

Released: 16-Nov-2023 12:05 PM EST
Perguntas e respostas da Mayo Clinic: Alimentos para reduzir o inchaço abdominal
Mayo Clinic

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?

Released: 16-Nov-2023 12:05 PM EST
أسئلة وإجابات مايو كلينك: أطعمة تقلل الانتفاخ
Mayo Clinic

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؟

Released: 16-Nov-2023 11:05 AM EST
Preguntas y respuestas de Mayo Clinic: alimentos que reducen la hinchazón
Mayo Clinic

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?

Released: 15-Nov-2023 11:20 AM EST
From Farm to Newsroom: The Latest Research and Features on Agriculture
Newswise

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.

Released: 15-Nov-2023 7:05 AM EST
How could global food production break down?
Aalto University

A new analysis shows where and how industrial agriculture is most sensitive to disruptions

Released: 15-Nov-2023 3:05 AM EST
Peer educators play key role in new recipe development and testing
Elsevier

Cooking and recipe demonstrations encourage healthy eating and adoption of unfamiliar foods by class participants. The research brief shared in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, published by Elsevier, demonstrates that valuable input by peer educators can be obtained through a hybrid home-use testing method.

Released: 15-Nov-2023 3:05 AM EST
Vegan diet fosters changes in gut microbiome that reduce hot flashes by 95%, finds new study
Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine

A low-fat vegan diet that includes soy fosters changes in the gut microbiome that decrease postmenopausal vasomotor symptoms, or hot flashes, overall by 95%, according to a new study by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine.

Released: 14-Nov-2023 3:35 PM EST
Food Safety is Focus of IAFNS and McGill University Extension Workshop
Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences

Nov. 28 event to focus on multiple dimensions of food safety research and practice.

Newswise: Limited positive childhood experiences linked to higher binge-eating risk in college
Released: 13-Nov-2023 6:05 PM EST
Limited positive childhood experiences linked to higher binge-eating risk in college
University of Houston

New findings from the University of Houston Department of Health and Human Performance reveal a significant association between a lower number of positive childhood experiences and a higher prevalence of binge-eating disorder characteristics, as well as lower scores for intuitive eating.

Released: 9-Nov-2023 11:05 AM EST
Mouthfeel of food determines whether people go back for seconds
Texas A&M AgriLife

Texas A&M Sensory Science Evaluation Laboratory analyzes how people taste food and how that determines purchases

Newswise: New Authentication Method Developed for the Identification of β-sitosterol in Edible Oils
Released: 9-Nov-2023 8:50 AM EST
New Authentication Method Developed for the Identification of β-sitosterol in Edible Oils
Chinese Academy of Sciences

The presence of β-sitosterol in edible oils is not only significant for its health benefits, including the potential lowering of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels, but also for its role in authenticating oils.

Released: 8-Nov-2023 4:05 PM EST
Scientists take major step towards completing the world’s first synthetic yeast.
University of Nottingham

Scientists synthesize a yeast chromosome as part of a global project to create the world's first synthetic eukaryotic genome.

Newswise: Single gene controls Corn Belt weed's resistance to soil-applied herbicide
Released: 8-Nov-2023 2:05 PM EST
Single gene controls Corn Belt weed's resistance to soil-applied herbicide
College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Waterhemp, the aggressive weed threatening Corn Belt crop production, is throwing curveballs once again, according to researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. The weed has famously developed resistance to not one or two, but seven herbicide sites-of-action classes, nearly exhausting the chemical tools farmers can use to defend their livelihood.

Released: 8-Nov-2023 1:05 PM EST
California bans four common food additives: What does it mean for consumers?
University of Rhode Island

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.

Released: 8-Nov-2023 9:05 AM EST
Omega-6 fatty acids may be key to mitigate early embryonic loss in beef cattle
Texas A&M AgriLife

Texas A&M AgriLife researchers test feeding lipids to combat major reproductive losses

Released: 7-Nov-2023 12:05 PM EST
Social media giants send mixed signals on muscle-building supplements content
University of Toronto

While social media platforms have strict policies on illegal muscle-building drugs, the policies around legal muscle-building dietary supplements vary

   
Released: 7-Nov-2023 9:30 AM EST
1 in 8 military families with children used a food bank, pantry to make ends meet
University of Georgia

Approximately one in eight military families with at least one child reported using a food bank, pantries or other charitable food distribution resources in the past year, according to new research from the University of Georgia.

Released: 6-Nov-2023 5:05 PM EST
Social media giants send mixed signals on muscle-building supplements content
University of Toronto

A new study published in the journal Substance Use and Misuse finds that while user-generated content and advertising content related to illegal muscle-building drugs is prohibited across all social media platforms, legal muscle-building dietary supplements faced few restrictions.

Released: 6-Nov-2023 11:05 AM EST
UC Irvine-led science team shows how to eat our way out of the climate crisis
University of California, Irvine

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.



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