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Highly processed foods can be considered addictive like tobacco products, study claims
Can highly processed foods be addictive?
Nov 9, 2022
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Food industry shows 'stalled progress' to reduce salt intakes, new analysis finds
A study led by researchers from the University of Oxford found that, overall, the average salt content of food products sold at supermarkets showed no change between 2015 and 2020. The results have been published in PLOS ...
Oct 20, 2022
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'Forever chemicals' are everywhere—here's what you need to know about them
Whether you've heard of them before or not, "forever chemicals" are all around us. Stain-resistant carpets, non-stick pans, mascara and even some food packaging all contain these chemicals. But while these products can be ...
Oct 11, 2022
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Less salt, more whole grains: FDA updates food label definition of 'healthy'
Salmon can't be labeled a "healthy" food under existing federal regulations, because it contains high levels of fat.
Sep 28, 2022
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With PFAS in packaging, how safe is microwave popcorn?
Munching handfuls of microwave popcorn might be perfect for movie night, but your snack could be loading your body with potentially harmful "forever chemicals," experts warn.
Aug 31, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Feeling anxious or blue? Ultra-processed foods may be to blame
Do you love those sugary-sweet beverages, reconstituted meat products and packaged snacks? You may want to reconsider based on a new study that explored whether individuals who consume higher amounts of ultra-processed food ...
Aug 25, 2022
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Immunology
How the western diet and gut bacteria can lead to scarring, vessel damage in scleroderma
A substance produced by gut microorganisms can lead to scarring and blood vessel damage in patients with scleroderma, a new study suggests.
Aug 24, 2022
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Two surprising reasons behind the obesity epidemic: Too much salt, not enough water
Scientific studies and media coverage are rife with warnings on how sugar, carbohydrates, saturated fat and lack of exercise contribute to obesity. And tens of millions of Americans are still overweight or obese in large ...
Aug 23, 2022
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'Nutri-Score' label may counter misleading sugar claims on groceries
A new analysis suggests that the Nutri-Score—a label indicating the overall nutritional quality of a food product—can counteract the misleading effects of sugar claims. Kristin Jürkenbeck and colleagues of the University ...
Aug 17, 2022
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Is fake meat healthy? And what's actually in it?
The popularity of plant-based proteins, or "fake meat," has increased in recent years as consumers look to eat fewer animal products. In fact, plant-based protein is projected to be a A$3 billion opportunity for Australia ...
Aug 16, 2022
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