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Newswise: Weight loss: Go nuts or go home
Released: 17-Jun-2024 11:05 PM EDT
Weight loss: Go nuts or go home
University of South Australia

New research from the University of South Australia shows that including nuts in calorie-controlled weight loss diets does not hinder weight loss, and instead may have the opposite effect.

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Newswise: Camelid nanobodies: transforming food allergen analysis
Released: 17-Jun-2024 9:05 AM EDT
Camelid nanobodies: transforming food allergen analysis
Chinese Academy of Sciences

Recent advancements show nanobodies from camelid antibodies excel in food allergen detection with superior stability, specificity, and cost-effectiveness. This innovative approach aims to improve accuracy and efficiency, crucial for preventing severe allergic reactions.

   
Newswise: Improving Health One Dish at a Time
Released: 10-Jun-2024 11:05 AM EDT
Improving Health One Dish at a Time
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Students in PCOM South Georgia’s culinary medicine course recently traded in their white coats for aprons to study the nutrition and biochemical properties of food while also learning how to prepare nutritious meals.

Released: 10-Jun-2024 9:00 AM EDT
NUTRITION 2024 showcases groundbreaking research on what we eat and why it matters
American Society for Nutrition (ASN)

Be among the first to hear breaking news in food and nutrition science at NUTRITION 2024, the annual flagship meeting of the American Society for Nutrition held June 29–July 2 at McCormick Place in Chicago.

Newswise: Flavor unleashed: a scientific journey into the world of table grapes
Released: 7-Jun-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Flavor unleashed: a scientific journey into the world of table grapes
Chinese Academy of Sciences

In a recent study, scientists have unlocked the secrets behind the diverse flavors of table grapes. By examining 38 different cultivars, the research offers unprecedented insights into the volatile compounds that shape our taste experiences, paving the way for enhanced grape quality and flavor.

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Released: 6-Jun-2024 3:05 PM EDT
ECHO Discovery Webinar: Fish consumption during pregnancy and impacts on child health
Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes NIH

Three investigators from the Environmental Influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Program will discuss their recent paper on fish consumption and omega-3 supplementation during pregnancy and recent guidance on fatty acid supplements to prevent preterm birth.

Released: 6-Jun-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Media Tip Sheet: Honoring the 80th Anniversary of D-Day
George Washington University

World leaders are gathering in Normandy, France, today to honor the 80th anniversary of D-Day. ...

Newswise: Unlocking banana disease resistance: key enzymes identified for phytoalexin synthesis
Released: 6-Jun-2024 8:05 AM EDT
Unlocking banana disease resistance: key enzymes identified for phytoalexin synthesis
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A breakthrough in banana disease resistance was achieved with the identification of novel O-methyltransferases (OMTs) involved in the biosynthesis of phenylphenalenone phytoalexins. These compounds, found in wild bananas, hold promise for developing disease-resistant commercial cultivars.

Newswise: Cleveland Clinic-Led Study Links Sugar Substitute to Increased Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke
3-Jun-2024 3:05 PM EDT
Cleveland Clinic-Led Study Links Sugar Substitute to Increased Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke
Cleveland Clinic

 Cleveland Clinic researchers found higher amounts of the sugar alcohol xylitol are associated with increased risk of cardiovascular events like heart attack and stroke.

Newswise: Obesity Special Issue Published in The American Journal of Gastroenterology
Released: 5-Jun-2024 11:05 AM EDT
Obesity Special Issue Published in The American Journal of Gastroenterology
American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)

The issue discusses population trends in obesity, the role of food insecurity and food-related behavior in obesity, how obesity affects predisposition to diseases and response to therapies, treatment and management options including exercise prescriptions, and the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in obesity management.

Newswise: Fountain of youth for plants: E3 ligase's role in leaf longevity
Released: 5-Jun-2024 11:05 AM EDT
Fountain of youth for plants: E3 ligase's role in leaf longevity
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A new study uncovers the intricate molecular mechanisms that regulate leaf senescence in apple plants, focusing on the crucial role of the E3 ligase enzyme, MdPUB23, and its interaction with the ABI5 protein.

Newswise: Unlocking salt resistance: sea lavender's genetic secret revealed
Released: 5-Jun-2024 11:05 AM EDT
Unlocking salt resistance: sea lavender's genetic secret revealed
Chinese Academy of Sciences

Recent research has uncovered the genetic mechanisms behind sea lavender's (Limonium bicolor) salt tolerance by studying basic helix–loop–helix (bHLH) transcription factors.

Newswise: Green Era Campus and Argonne align to forge community partner–focused agreement
Released: 5-Jun-2024 10:10 AM EDT
Green Era Campus and Argonne align to forge community partner–focused agreement
Argonne National Laboratory

Argonne National Laboratory’s Office of Community Engagement has established a Memorandum of Understanding with Chicago’s Green Era Campus to pursue research in sustainability in agriculture, renewable energy generation, and food equity and access.

Released: 3-Jun-2024 10:05 PM EDT
Zespri Paves the Way to Brighter Lives Through Nurturing Healthy Eating In Children
Zespri

Zespri explores the impact of fruit and vegetable consumption on children's wellbeing in world-first childhood dietary intervention study.

Released: 30-May-2024 4:05 PM EDT
MSU professor selected for World Health Organization committee to set dietary guidelines
Michigan State University

Felicia Wu, John A. Hannah Distinguished Professor and University Distinguished Professor in Michigan State University’s College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, was selected to serve on the World Health Organization’s, or WHO’s, Risk-Benefit Assessment Technical Group to make recommendations on dietary guidelines.

Newswise: Food Safety and Quality Review Summarizes Sustainable Seafood Preservation Techniques to Minimize Wastes and Losses
Released: 30-May-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Food Safety and Quality Review Summarizes Sustainable Seafood Preservation Techniques to Minimize Wastes and Losses
Chinese Academy of Sciences

Seafood is widely savored worldwide and a staple in many regions. However, the seafood processing industry struggles with significant waste generation, causing financial and socioecological issues. A Food Safety and Quality review describes emerging chemical and physical preservation techniques that can overcome the challenges associated with conventional preservation approaches. The review highlights innovative techniques which can significantly improve the shelf life of seafood and retain their sensory attributes, in an efficient, sustainable and cost-effective manner.

24-May-2024 8:00 AM EDT
Chocolate’s tasty flavors might pose a risk in other desserts
American Chemical Society (ACS)

The same molecules that create chocolate's aroma might carry some unwanted health effects if there are too many around. According to research published in ACS’ Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, while many of the compounds appeared in chocolate in low enough concentrations to be safe, higher amounts were found in some baked sweet treats.

   

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