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Queen's Research Develop Tool to Tackle Diet Epidemic in India
Queen's University Belfast
New research led by Queen's University Belfast aims to better understand the link between diet and disease in India.
Maintaining momentum: WVU researchers promote maple syrup production through education
West Virginia University
A team of West Virginia University experts wants to educate landowners, foresters and loggers on the nuances of southern sugarbush management.
Major NSF-sponsored grant will help researchers discover ways to improve urban sustainability
Iowa State University
A new $2.5 million grant will help an interdisciplinary team of researchers analyze innovative approaches to improving urban sustainability. The team will study various approaches to bolstering local food production in Des Moines and the surrounding area and how those approaches could affect nutrition, waste and environmental impacts.
Genetic marking discovery improves fruit quality, bolsters climate defenses
Cornell University
Transferring genetic markers in plant breeding is a challenge, but a team of grapevine breeders and scientists at Cornell University have come up with a powerful new method that improves fruit quality and acts as a key defense against pests and a changing climate.
A heart-healthy protein from bran of cereal crop
American Chemical Society (ACS)
Researchers have identified a protein in foxtail millet that can help stave off atherosclerosis in mice genetically prone to the disease. They report their results in ACS' Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.
Launch of Think Global Health
Council on Foreign Relations (CFR)
The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) introduces Think Global Health, a multi-contributor website that examines how changes in health are reshaping economies, societies, and the everyday lives of people around the world.
Banning Food Waste: Lessons for Rural America
University of Vermont
As Vermont prepares to implement the first statewide food waste ban, UVM research shows 72% of Vermonters already compost or feed food scraps to pets/livestock, but few are willing to pay for curbside composting pickup. Study offers important policy lessons for rural communities.
Parent Confidence Is Key to Keeping Kids From Unhealthy Foods
University of South Australia
As the countdown to a new school year begins, many parents will soon find themselves facing the often-arduous task of filling the school lunchbox which, despite the best of intentions, often ends up containing more junk food than nutrition. Cutting kids' consumption of unhealthy food is the focus on a new study by the University of South Australia and Flinders University, where lead researcher and PhD candidate Brittany Johnson says there is clear connection between parents' motivations, and their children's intake of unhealthy foods.
Top Diet and Nutrition Issues to be Highlighted during Jan. 29 Media-only Event
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
The work of scientists from the Nebraska Food for Health Center, the Nebraska Center for Prevention of Obesity Diseases and the Food Allergen Research and Resource Center, along with a behavioral economist who studies food choice decisions, will be highlighted during Research Media Day at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Food Innovation Center.
Rutgers Expert Available to Discuss Climate Change Impacts on Land, Wildfires and Solutions
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
What is the California state soil?
American Society of Agronomy (ASA), Crop Science Society of America (CSSA), Soil Science Society of America (SSSA)
The San Joaquin soil contributes billions of dollars toward the state's economy.
Fisheries management is actually working, global analysis shows
University of Washington
Nearly half of the fish caught worldwide are from stocks that are scientifically monitored and, on average, are increasing in abundance. Effective management appears to be the main reason these stocks are at sustainable levels or successfully rebuilding, according to a new study led by the University of Washington.
Department of Energy to Provide $75 Million for Bioenergy Crops Research
Department of Energy, Office of Science
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a plan to provide up to $75 million over five years for research to develop sustainable bioenergy crops tolerant of environmental stress and resilient to changing environmental conditions.
Plants Found to Speak Roundworm's Language
Boyce Thompson Institute
Nematodes are tiny, ubiquitous roundworms that infect plant roots, causing more than $100 billion in crop damage worldwide each year.
Most meat eaters support veganism as 'ethical' and good for the environment
University of Bath
Most meat eaters support veganism as 'ethical' and good for the environment
Common Indian Fruit Shows Promise as a Cancer Fighter
Saint Louis University
According to recent research, the Asian fruit commonly eaten in India that also is known as bitter melon has properties that prevent cancer from growing and spreading. It also shows promise in slowing the progression of cancer, which is the world's second deadliest disease.
Drones Effective Tools for Fruit Farmers
American Society of Agronomy (ASA), Crop Science Society of America (CSSA), Soil Science Society of America (SSSA)
Unmanned aerial vehicles provide reliable, accurate data to growers.
University of Oklahoma Research Team Helps Weather-Weary Ag Industry
University of Oklahoma, Gallogly College of Engineering
You don't have to look far to find news, opinions and studies about our world's changing climate and its effects on humans. But what is less accessible is how a changing climate impacts beef cattle production. A team of scientists and researchers from across the region set out to answer this and other questions during the Great Plains Grazing project funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Rice Terraces 101
American Society of Agronomy (ASA), Crop Science Society of America (CSSA), Soil Science Society of America (SSSA)
Sticky or unsticky rice? A decision worthy of deep contemplation before dinner.
Processed Foods Highly Correlated with Obesity Epidemic in the U.S.
George Washington University
A review article from the George Washington University highlights the correlation between highly processed foods and increased prevalence of obesity in the United States.
Mediterranean Diet May Help Preserve the Kidney Health of Transplant Recipients
American Society of Nephrology (ASN)
* In a study of kidney transplant recipients, those with higher adherence to the Mediterranean diet were less likely to experience kidney function loss.
Turmeric and the Anti-Cancer Properties of Curcumin Discussed in Research Review
Sbarro Health Research Organization (SHRO)
The review has collected studies concerning the anticancer potential of curcumin against the most widespread cancers and also describing the molecular mechanisms of action.
Diet has rapid effects on sperm quality
Linkoping University
Sperm are influenced by diet, and the effects arise rapidly. This is the conclusion of a study by researchers at Linkoping University, in which healthy young men were fed a diet rich in sugar.
Plant-rich diet protects mice against foodborne infection, UTSW researchers find
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Mice fed a plant-rich diet are less susceptible to gastrointestinal (GI) infection from a pathogen such as the one currently under investigation for a widespread E. coli outbreak tied to romaine lettuce, UT Southwestern researchers report.
Fewer fats over the festive season may be the perfect formula for men's fertility
University of South Australia
A diet low in fat and high in egg whites could be the key to boosting male fertility according to a new pilot study.
Good role models can help dairy farmers reduce antibiotic use
Cornell University
Researchers from Cornell University and the University of Wageningen used a social psychology approach to understand how dairy farmers' views impact how and when they use antibiotics to treat their cows.
Organic crop practices affect long-term soil health
Cornell University
Prior organic farming practices and plantings can have lasting outcomes for future soil health, weeds and crop yields, according to new Cornell University research.
Study suggests obesity associated with greater greenhouse gas emissions
Obesity Society
A new analysis suggests that the increasing average body size of people on Earth, in addition to the growing world population may further challenge attempts to reduce man-made carbon dioxide emissions, according to a paper published online in Obesity, the flagship journal of The Obesity Society.
Strongest Link Yet Between Nitrites and Cancer - but 'Not All Processed Meat Has Same Risk'
Queen's University Belfast
Researchers from Queen's University Belfast have questioned the World Health Organisation's blanket classification of processed meat as carcinogenic after finding significant evidence gaps between processed meat treated with nitrites and nitrite-free processed meat.
A Decade in Review: 7 Healthcare Breakthroughs
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences
UCLA Health experts weigh in on the most significant healthcare advances of the last ten years and what exciting developments we can look forward to in the decade ahead.
Cookie doctor makes gingerbread replica of the Kansas State University President's Residence
Kansas State University
Sugar and spice and everything nice: that's what the Kansas State University President's Residence is made of -- or at least the miniature gingerbread version. It was designed, baked, constructed and decorated by Rebecca Miller Regan, assistant professor of bakery science, who understands the science behind making gingerbread houses.
Switching Cereals in India for Improved Nutrition, Sustainability
University of Delaware
A new study offers India a pathway to improve nutrition, climate resilience and the environment by diversifying its crop production. And it also offers global insights into the need to consider sustainable approaches to agriculture.
'Locally grown' broccoli looks, tastes better to consumers
Cornell University
In tests, consumers in upstate New York were willing to pay more for broccoli grown in New York when they knew where it came from, Cornell University researchers found.
Babson College and Local Colleges Partner with Mountain Dairy to Launch Entrepreneurial Endeavor Designed to Increase Local Food Sourcing on Campus
Babson College
Babson College is among the 2019 winners of the New England Food Vision Prize from the Henry P. Kendall Foundation, which seeks to encourage college and university campuses in the region to improve the health, sustainability, and vitality of the region's food system. Babson College, Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), and Worcester State University (WSU), in partnership with Mountain Dairy, will use the $250,000 prize funds to support the local dairy farm's efforts to diversify and expand its operation into cheese production. In return, the partnering institutions will commit to purchase volumes to ensure a stable market for delivery of the new product.
Study shows integrated organic crop and livestock production systems can conform to food safety standards
Iowa State University
The integration of crop and livestock production on organic farms doesn't appear to pose substantial food safety risks and could yield benefits for producers, according to a study involving Iowa State University scientists. The experiments involved three sites in the Midwest on which acres were rotated between organic crop and livestock production.
Two UF Scientists Part of $12.8 Million Blueberry Breeding Grant
University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences
A plant breeder and a food scientist, both with the University of Florida, will join a $12.8 million, multistate research grant to broaden the nation's blueberry breeding capabilities.
Diet, not exercise, may be key to addressing our biggest cause of liver disease
Edith Cowan University
Edith Cowan University researchers have found that a chronic disease affecting up to 80 per cent of overweight people may be causing an iron deficiency that simply leaves them too tired to get off the couch.
Social Media Contributes to Increased Perception of Food Technology as Risky Business
Society for Risk Analysis (SRA)
When it comes to food technology, the information shared on social media often trumps the facts put out by the scientific community and food experts, leading to the dissemination of disinformation, "fake news" and conspiracy theories. Nowhere is this more evident than consumers' mistrust of genetically modified organisms (GMOs), despite assurances from the scientific community and food experts. Several studies covering this widespread risk perception of food technologies will be presented during the Visual Cues and Perceptions of Risk: Modern Agriculture in the Era of Social Media symposium on Wednesday, Dec. 11 from 8:30-10:00 a.m. at the 2019 Society for Risk Analysis (SRA) Annual Meeting at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, Virginia
Helping plant nurseries reduce runoff
American Society of Agronomy (ASA), Crop Science Society of America (CSSA), Soil Science Society of America (SSSA)
Researchers identify production strategies to help manage phosphorus
Airline Food Study 2019-20
Hunter College NYC Food Policy Center / DietDetective.com
DietDetective.com and the Hunter College NYC Food Policy Center have released the 2019-20 Airline Food Study, rating foods for eleven (11) airlines. The study assigned a "Health Score" (5 stars = highest rated, 0 star = lowest rated) based on criteria including healthy nutrients and calorie levels of meals, snack boxes and individual snacks, level of transparency (display of nutrient information, menu online & ingredients), improvement and maintenance of healthy offerings, menu innovation and cooperation in providing nutritional information, overall sodium levels, availability of meals on flights under 3 hours, and our Airline Water Health Score.
Survey: Majority of Voters Surveyed Support Greater Oversight of Industrial Animal Farms
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
A new survey released by the Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future finds that the majority of registered voters support greater oversight of industrial animal farms. The Center for a Livable Future is based at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Connecting agriculture, public gardens and science
American Society of Agronomy (ASA), Crop Science Society of America (CSSA), Soil Science Society of America (SSSA)
Groups collaborate on future ventures
How Can Growing Seasons Be Extended?
American Society of Agronomy (ASA), Crop Science Society of America (CSSA), Soil Science Society of America (SSSA)
High tunnels provide fresh, local vegetables in northern climes
Have Your Health and Eat Meat Too: Making a Mediterranean Diet Work Down Under
University of South Australia
Barbecued, stir-fried or roasted, there's no doubt that Aussies love their meat. Consuming on average nearly 100 kilograms of meat per person per year, Australians are among the top meat consumers worldwide. But with statistics showing that most Australians suffer from a poor diet, and red meat production adding to greenhouse-gas emissions, finding a balance between taste preferences, environmental protection, and health benefits is becoming critical.
How much will we eat in the future?
University of Gottingen
The amount of food needed to feed the world's population in the future is of vital importance. To date, scientists have only considered this question from the perspective of how much food people can afford to buy
Warmer temperatures will increase arsenic levels in rice, study shows
University of Washington
University of Washington researchers have found that warmer temperatures, at levels expected under most climate change projections, can lead to higher concentrations of arsenic in rice grains.
Crop Innovation Company Introduces New Seed Company Focused on High-Performance Food & Feed Grade Soybeans
Benson Hill
Benson Hill today announced the launch of Benson Hill Seeds, a business focused on delivering superior seeds to meet the evolving needs of the growing human food and animal feed markets, including the eMerge Genetics portfolio of non-GMO soybean varieties.
ASTRO congratulates Dr. Stephen Hahn for securing Senate committee approval to lead U.S. Food and Drug Administration
American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)
The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) expressed its support after the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions voted today to approve the nomination of radiation oncologist Stephen Hahn, MD, FASTRO, as the next Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Vermont Universities Win $250,000 Grant to Bring More Locally Grown Food to Their Campuses
University of Vermont
The Henry P. Kendall Foundation announced the University of Vermont and Norwich University, and food services provider Sodexo, as a 2019 New England Food Vision Prize award winner. The $250,000 prize will increase the availability of local produce to universities and hospitals.
We love coffee, tea, chocolate and soft drinks so much, caffeine is literally in our blood
Oregon State University
Scientists at Oregon State University may have proven how much people love coffee, tea, chocolate, soda and energy drinks as they validated their new method for studying how different drugs interact in the body.
