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Physical activity is insufficient to counter cardiovascular risk associated with sugar-sweetened beverage consumption

Written by | 12 Feb 2024

Contrary to popular belief, the benefits of physical activity do not outweigh the risks of cardiovascular disease associated with drinking sugar-sweetened beverages, according to a new study led… read more.

Common food preservative has unexpected effects on the gut microbiome

Written by | 8 Feb 2024

Food manufacturers often add preservatives to food products to keep them fresh. A primary purpose of these preservatives is to kill microbes that could break down and otherwise… read more.

Year-end survey spotlights food safety, age-related consumer behavior, out-of-stock trends

Written by | 22 Jan 2024

Building off the previous month’s survey, the December 2023 Consumer Food Insights Report digs deeper into the relationships between food-date labels and the decision to discard food. The report also… read more.

‘Slimming’ significantly alters your microbiome and brain activity

Written by | 14 Jan 2024

Weight loss via intermittent energy restriction (IER) results in changes in the brain and in the gut, according to scientists in China. IER involves days of relative fasting… read more.

Antibody reduces allergic reactions to multiple foods in NIH trial

Written by | 24 Dec 2023

A monoclonal antibody treatment significantly increased the amounts of multiple common foods that food-allergic children and adolescents could consume without an allergic reaction, according to a planned interim… read more.

Cocoa extract supplement found to have benefits for cognition among older adults with lower diet quality

Written by | 9 Dec 2023

WHO: Mass General Brigham researchers, Dr. Chirag Vyas and Dr. Olivia I. Okereke at Massachusetts General Hospital, and Dr. Howard Sesso and Dr. JoAnn Manson at Brigham and Women’s… read more.

Pregnant women are missing vital nutrients needed for them and their babies – and situation could worsen with plant-based foods

Written by | 8 Dec 2023

Pregnant women are not getting the essential nutrients they and their babies need from modern diets say scientists, who have warned that the situation will likely worsen as… read more.

New study finds current dosing recommendations may not help patients achieve optimal vitamin D levels

Written by | 14 Nov 2023

Low levels of Vitamin D have been shown to be associated with a higher risk of having a cardiac event, like a heart attack or stroke. For this… read more.

Measuring skin water loss predicts anaphylaxis during food allergy tests

Written by | 12 Nov 2023

Food allergies can quickly turn a casual meal into a life-threatening situation. Anaphylaxis – a severe allergic reaction that may include a skin rash, nausea, vomiting, difficulty breathing,… read more.

Young children drinking daily caffeinated soda found more likely to try alcohol within a year

Written by | 10 Nov 2023

The trend among younger children to frequently drink caffeinated soda may indicate higher risk of alcohol consumption in the future, new research suggests. In a study of over… read more.

Cigarette style warning labels could reduce people’s meat consumption

Written by | 6 Nov 2023

Cigarette style graphic warning labels could reduce people’s meat consumption, according to new research published today (1 November). The study suggests the use of warning labels on meat… read more.

Online grocery shopping promotes less variety, fewer impulse buys

Written by | 4 Nov 2023

Online grocery carts tend to include less variety and fewer fruits and vegetables than those in a trip to a brick-and-mortar supermarket – but online shoppers are less… read more.

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