Health
Tips for making 2021 a healthier year
A New Year's resolution to take better care of yourself is one you should keep, especially in the era of COVID-19.
Jan 4, 2021
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News tagged with food research
Health
13.4% of studies in top nutrition journals in 2018 had food industry ties
A new analysis of studies published by top nutrition journals in 2018 shows that 13.4 percent disclosed involvement from the food industry, and studies with industry involvement were more likely to report results favorable ...
Dec 16, 2020
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Pediatrics
Kids gain weight when new convenience stores open nearby
A new study in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics found that changes in the food environment around low-income and high-ethnic/racial minority populations over time impact childhood obesity. Increased availability ...
Dec 10, 2020
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Oncology & Cancer
Researchers discover molecular link between diet and risk of cancer
An international team of researchers has identified a direct molecular link between meat and dairy diets and the development of antibodies in the blood that increase the chances of developing cancer. This connection may explain ...
Oct 22, 2020
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Health
Researcher and chef make 'hyperfoods' cookbook with disease-fighting ingredients
An Imperial researcher and a chef have teamed up to create a cookbook of recipes using "hyperfoods"—ingredients with anti-cancer molecules.
Sep 8, 2020
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Medical research
University research and the private sector: How a jelly ingredient factors in
Food additives get a bad rap, but a natural ingredient from orange peels and apple skins, pectin, is a thickener safely added to many food products, most notably jellies. The additive is also the subject of a University of ...
Jul 13, 2020
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Oncology & Cancer
American Cancer Society updates diet and physical activity guideline for cancer prevention
The American Cancer Society has updated its guideline for diet and physical activity for cancer prevention, with adjustments to reflect the most current evidence. The updated recommendations increase recommended levels of ...
Jun 9, 2020
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Health
Study of supermarket meals gives food for thought
With more people eating at home due to COVID-19, new Curtin research has found more than half of Australian supermarket own-brand, chilled, ready-made meals are unhealthy and 94 percent are 'ultra-processed' – yet more ...
May 20, 2020
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Diabetes
Female mice respond differently to fasting, showing the importance of studying both sexes
In response to short, six-hour fasts in mice, female mice put on more liver fat than males, but also seemed to be better at using it up, according to research published in The Journal of Physiology. This may be beneficial ...
Mar 23, 2020
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Health
To reap heart benefits of a plant-based diet, avoid junk food
Plant-based diets are becoming more popular in many areas of the world, but the health benefits of this dietary pattern may depend largely on the specific foods consumed. A new study being presented at the American College ...
Mar 18, 2020
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