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Study Shows Low-Sugar Diet Effective in Boys with Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
University of California San Diego Health
Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine found that a diet low in free sugars (those added to foods and beverages and occurring naturally in fruit juices) resulted in significant improvement in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in adolescent boys.
Purple Reigns
Washington University in St. Louis
Purple rice is a whole grain with high levels of antioxidants -- and high levels of genetic diversity, thanks to traditional farming practices, according to new research from Washington University in St. Louis.
Can Drinking Oolong Tea Help Prevent Breast Cancer?
Saint Louis University Medical Center
SLU scientists and their colleagues have found that oolong tea can damage breast cancer cells and inhibit the growth and progression of tumors in the lab, potentially offering a non-toxic strategy to prevent breast cancer.
UNLV Startup Uses Genes to Create Personalized Diets
University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV)
Food Genes and Me is a site and software that lets users figure out health risks and how to solve them within minutes.
UTHealth drives forward programs to stop childhood obesity
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Two grants totaling nearly $3.7 million will support the efforts of The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) to combat obesity and help Texas children achieve healthy lifestyles through the mission of the Michael & Susan Dell Center for Healthy Living.
Metabolite produced by gut microbiota from pomegranates reduces inflammatory bowel disease
University of Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Scientists at the University of Louisville have shown that a microbial metabolite, Urolithin A, derived from a compound found in berries and pomegranates, can reduce and protect against inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Millions of people worldwide suffer from IBD in the form of either ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease, and few effective long-term treatments are available.
Stuck on the couch? Good exercise habits derailed by common food additive
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Inorganic phosphate, a food additive and preservative used in up to 70 percent of food in the American diet, may be contributing to couch potato behavior.
Dietetics major helps improve college wellness programming
South Dakota State University
Analysis of students' insight and suggestions regarding how to encourage their peers to develop healthy lifestyle, including stress management, is helping improve college wellness programming.
We Don't Diet: We Lose Weight!
Health People
The South Bronx is notorious for its high obesity and diabetes rates---the highest in New York State. But a group of community health educators, is fighting this trend with new success. Peer leaders are helping other diabetics in the South Bronx neighborhood lose weight and better manage their disease.
Foods for Healthy Aging
LifeBridge Health
Eating healthy, less of a priority for many in their youthful years, becomes all the more necessary as the risk for heart disease, high blood pressure, Alzheimer's and other age-related conditions increases as you get older.
Keys to Intra-Workout Nutrition
LifeBridge Health
Intra-workout nutrition doesn't only apply to what you're putting into your body while you are exercising. Rather, it encompasses what you eat or drink before, during and after a workout.
Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Pattern Linked to Higher Kidney Disease Risk
American Society of Nephrology (ASN)
* In a study of African-American men and women with normal kidney function, a pattern of higher collective consumption of soda, sweetened fruit drinks, and water was associated with a higher risk of developing kidney disease.
Whole30-style diets: The good, the bad and the healthy
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Restrictive, whole-foods diets like Whole30 are popular choices for those looking to reset their food choices, especially as New Year's resolutions. It's important, though, to recognize that highly restrictive diets can have more risks than benefits - and healthy compromises do exist.
Donald Danforth Plant Science Center Co-Hosts Gene Editing Symposium
Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
The Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, in partnership with other local St. Louis business and organizations, hosted a gene editing symposium to explore how cutting-edge gene editing technology will improve human health, grow the food we need with fewer resources, manage environmental changes titled, "Gene Editing: Innovation and Impact in Missouri."
Experienced Agricultural Engineer Joins UF Indian River Region Scientists to Restore Grapefruit Industry
University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences
Sandra Guzman will lead the center's irrigation and hydrology program.
How to Avoid Food Allergy Traps at Holiday Gatherings
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Eating is a cultural part of our holiday traditions but, for more and more Americans, a simple holiday gathering could lead to a medical emergency with a bite of the wrong food.
Researchers Zero in on Potential Therapeutic Target for Diabetes, Associated Diseases
Texas A&M AgriLife
A recent study led by researchers in Texas A&M University's department of nutrition and food science shows how a novel regulatory mechanism serves as an important biomarker for the development of diabetes, as well as a potential therapeutic target for its prevention.
Malnutrition Common in Children with Crohn's Disease Increases Risk For Post-Operative Complications
Johns Hopkins Medicine
Results of a medical records study of children with Crohn's disease by Johns Hopkins researchers have added substantial evidence for a strong and direct link between malnutrition and increased risk of surgical complications and poor outcomes.
New RNA sequencing strategy provides insight into microbiomes
University of Chicago Medical Center
In a new study published in Nature Communications, a team of scientists from UChicago demonstrated the application of tRNA sequencing to gut microbiome samples from mice that were fed either a low-fat or high-fat diet.
UTHealth experts spill beans on festive party food preferences
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
With the holiday party season in full swing, deciding what to wear can be the biggest headache. But paying attention to what you eat at such occasions might reveal it's your diet more in need of a makeover. The good news is experts at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) can help.
Large Restaurant Portions a Global Problem, Study Finds
Tufts University
A multi-country study finds that large portion sizes in fast food and full service restaurants is not a problem unique to the U.S. The researchers found that 94 percent of full service meals and 72 percent of fast food meals studied in five countries contained 600 calories or more.
Revolutionary testing for food-supply safety and illicit drug use
Oregon State University, College of Engineering
Oregon State University College of Engineering researchers are developing novel lab-on-a-chip biosensors for testing food quality and safety as well as illicit drug use.
Super Healthy Kefir Made From Sonicated Milk
South Ural State University
A research team at South Ural State University (SUSU) (Chelyabinsk, Russia), in cooperation with their colleagues from the Russian State Agrarian University and the National Institute of Technology Warangal (India), have significantly enhanced the health properties of fermented milk products (kefir in particular) thanks to ultrasonic treatment.
Anti-GMO sentiment has repercussions for developing world
Iowa State University
Anti-GMO sentiment may be holding back the progress of farmers in some African countries, but an Iowa State University agronomist hopes a new study upholding the safety of Bt corn may help policymakers in Africa implement the technology to fight an emergent pest. The review included a risk assessment that found delaying the adoption of genetically modified crops such as Bt corn in the developing world presents risks to both humans and the environment.
Obsessive-compulsive disorder may offer protection from obesity
Texas State University
A new study led by Amitai Abramovitch, assistant professor in the Department of Psychology at Texas State University, shows that individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) are significantly less likely to become overweight or obese.
Summer undergraduate researcher increases knowledge, confidence
South Dakota State University
"You can learn a lot here in a small amount of time," said Oglala Lakota college student Dillon Nelson of his summer research experience at South Dakota State. That knowledge was both scientific and personal.
ACI Welcomes New FDA Rulemaking for Food Handler Antiseptic Products
American Cleaning Institute
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) welcomed a proposal by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to create a separate regulatory category for antiseptic products used in food handler settings.
Cage-free unit added to Mississippi State poultry department
Mississippi State University
A new poultry research facility at Mississippi State University is addressing the growing consumer and corporate demands for cage-free eggs.
Can rice filter water from ag fields?
American Society of Agronomy (ASA), Crop Science Society of America (CSSA), Soil Science Society of America (SSSA)
While it's an important part of our diets, new research shows that rice plants can be used in a different way, too: to clean runoff from farms before it gets into rivers, lakes, and streams.
BIDMC Research & Health News Digest: November 2018
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
A monthly roundup of research briefs showcasing recent scientific advances led by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center faculty.
Small Changes to Cafeteria Design Can Get Kids to Eat Healthier, New Assessment Tool Finds
University of Notre Dame
New research from the University of Notre Dame suggests ways to approach this problem in elementary school cafeterias, especially for high-risk and underserved student populations.
UF/IFAS Event Combines Latest Citrus Varieties with New Breeding Research
University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences
Not only can growers learn the newest information, they'll find out about approaches to commercializing new citrus varieties.
The Secret to Better Berries? Wild Bees
University of Vermont
New research shows wild bees are essential for larger and better blueberry yields - with plumper, faster-ripening berries. The study is the first to show that wild bees improve not only blueberry quantity, but also quality. It finds they produce greater berry size (12%), quantity (12%), size consistency (11%), and earlier harvests - by two and a half days.
Romaine Lettuce Warning Modified; Continue to Err on the Safe Side, According to Virginia Tech Food Safety Specialist
Virginia Tech
Veteran UF/IFAS Agronomist, Administrator Named Research Dean
University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences
When he was planting rice in valley swamps in Sierra Leone many years ago, Robert Gilbert never imagined he'd be a dean at the University of Florida. But now, here he is: dean of research at the UF Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences and director of the Florida Agricultural Experiment Station.
E.Coli Outbreak: NSU Professor of Microbiology
Nova Southeastern University
With the recent E. coli outbreak, Bindu Mayi, M.Sc., Ph.D. wanted to share
What the CDC's sweeping warning about romaine lettuce means for consumers, restaurants and farmers.
University of Delaware
Moderation and creativity hold key to happy, healthy Thanksgiving
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
The temptation to overindulge at Thanksgiving is immense, but before going overboard, it's worth pausing and remembering you can eat, drink, and be merry - as well as healthy - over the holiday season.
Peanut Allergy Immunotherapy Shows Positive Results in Phase 3 Trial
Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
About a year after receiving daily oral immunotherapy for severe peanut allergy, 67 percent of children in a Phase 3 trial were able to tolerate eating at least two peanuts (600 mg) without an allergic reaction, while 50 percent tolerated eating three to four peanuts (1,000 mg) without symptoms. At the start of the study, all of these children had allergic reactions after ingesting just 1/10 of a peanut (30 mg). These results of an international, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial conducted at 66 sites, including Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, were published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
The Subtle Science of Wok Tossing
American Physical Society's Division of Fluid Dynamics
Wok tossing is essential for making a good fried rice -- or so claim a group of researchers presenting new work at the APS Division of Fluid Dynamics 71st Annual Meeting, Nov. 18-20. The researchers became interested in the physics of cooking and, seeking to satiate their curiosity, they focused on stir-fry, which lies at the heart of Chinese cuisine. The team set out to isolate the key elements of this venerable cooking technique.
UF/IFAS-led Global Group Seeks Traits for Wheat with More Protein
University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences
When consumers buy wheat products, such as bread or pasta, they expect to get protein with their purchase. But in a warming world with high atmospheric carbon dioxide levels, the genes required to keep wheat production high are the same ones that keep grain protein down, a University of Florida scientist says.
UF Model Predicts Potential Results of Macaque Population Control Methods
University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences
As of three years ago, about 175 macaques were estimated to live in the park. Without intervention, the population will increase to about 350 by 2022, according to a new UF Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences study.
One in Five Kids with Food Allergies Treated in Emergency Department in Past Year
Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Researchers from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago and colleagues estimate that nearly 8 percent of U.S. children (about 5.6 million) have food allergies, with nearly 40 percent allergic to more than one food. These findings were based on their latest national food allergy prevalence survey, which assessed over 38,000 children.
Growing Number of State Laws Limit Local Government Control Over Food and Nutrition
New York University
In recent years, more than a dozen states have passed laws limiting local governments' ability to create food and nutrition policies and more than two dozen states previously enacted laws preventing obesity-related lawsuits against food businesses, finds a new analysis led by NYU College of Global Public Health. These laws are examples of preemption, a legal mechanism in which a higher level of government withdraws or limits the ability of a lower level of government to act on an issue.
How to Really Approach Eating Before and on Thanksgiving
LifeBridge Health
Cutting back considerably on high-calorie foods, even full meals, in the days or weeks before Thanksgiving in anticipation of pigging out on turkey, sweet potato pie and other traditional dishes on the big day is a common pre-holiday diet plan.
Avoid #Salmonella This #Thanksgiving by Properly Cooking Your Turkey.
University of Delaware
Cranberries -- They're Not Just for Thanksgiving Anymore
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
UF/IFAS Extension Teaches Food Pantry Staff, Clients About Better Food
University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences
As we begin Farm City Week, UF/IFAS faculty are teaching food pantry clients how to make their food more nutritious
Feast on Florida-Grown Foods This Thanksgiving
University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences
As we sit down to partake of the annual Thanksgiving feast, it's worth noting that much of what we eat comes from Florida farmers, say University of Florida researchers. Better still, scientists with the UF Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences try to see if they can breed and grow certain crops in Florida to help growers and consumers.
