Health
The impact of COVID-19 on food-shopping behavior for food-insecure populations
The COVID-19 pandemic changed just about every aspect of normal life, including how we bought food.
Jul 13, 2021
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Health
More than half of university students surveyed have tried a meat alternative
Fifty-five percent of Midwest university students had tried a plant-based meat alternative and attributed this choice to the enjoyment of new food, curiosity about the products, and environmental concern, according to a new ...
Jul 8, 2021
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Overweight & Obesity
Studying the effects of food ads on childhood obesity
Food advertisements targeting kids can encourage poor eating habits that contribute to obesity, however not all children are susceptible. Penn State researchers are exploring the factors that protect children from overeating ...
May 25, 2021
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Genetics
How fasting diets could harm future generations
Fasting diets could impact the health of future generations according to new research from the University of East Anglia (UEA).
May 11, 2021
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Medical research
Review summarizes known links between endocrine disruptors and breast cancer risk
Exposure to certain endocrine-disrupting chemicals could elevate the risk of breast cancer, according to a new comprehensive systematic review of epidemiological research. However, for many chemicals, evidence is inconsistent ...
Apr 20, 2021
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Health
Researchers find negative impact of junk food on kids' skeletal development
A team of researchers from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has proven the linkages between ultra-processed foods and reduced bone quality, unveiling the damage of these foods particularly for younger children in their ...
Apr 19, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Research shows events that foster positive emotions is key to creating a collective identity
In a new study published in Organization Science, researchers found organizations can unite members from different backgrounds behind a collective identity by organizing events that foster positive emotions and empathy. University ...
Apr 5, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
People eat more the night before exercise, study finds
A study into eating behavior and exercise has found that people increase the amount of food they eat the night before a planned exercise session.
Apr 1, 2021
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Medical research
Nutritional journal highlights research on micronutrient's disease-fighting role
The Journal of Nutritional Science designated a Penn State research paper on how a dietary antioxidant may fight chronic disease and aging as its "Paper of the Month" in February. The article suggested that incorporating ...
Mar 26, 2021
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Health
Beef council-backed research links animal-based protein intake to better muscle performance versus plant protein
NDSU researchers in the Department of Health, Nutrition, and Exercise Sciences are part of a team that has published an important study on how eating animal-based protein can impact muscular performance in adults.
Mar 8, 2021
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