Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Q&A: Key answers about listeria in fruit
(AP) -- Some questions consumers may have about listeria in cantaloupes.
Sep 29, 2011
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Health
Nutritional value of foods static despite targets on calories, salt and sugar
UK policies that set targets for reductions in salt, sugar and calories have not led to overall improvements in the nutritional value of food products. Research published in the open access journal PLOS ONE evaluates foods ...
Aug 4, 2021
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Health
Not all dietary fibers are equal
The health benefits of dietary fiber vary across individuals and may depend on the specific type of fiber and the dose consumed, researchers report April 28th in the journal Cell Host & Microbe.
Apr 28, 2022
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Food dyes may cause disease when the immune system is dysregulated, researchers report
Artificial food colorants can cause disease when the immune system has become dysregulated, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai researchers report. The study, published in Cell Metabolism in May, was the first to show ...
May 13, 2021
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Health
What is listeria and how does it spread in smoked salmon?
Two people in Victoria and New South Wales have died after eating smoked salmon contaminated with listeria, health authorities report. Both were over 70 and had underlying health conditions.
Jul 25, 2019
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Health
Persistent fossil fuel over-dependence puts health of current and future generations in jeopardy
As countries and health systems continue to grapple with the health, social and economic implications of the COVID-19 pandemic, conflict in Ukraine, and a global energy and cost of living crisis, climate change continues ...
Oct 25, 2022
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Neuroscience
Follow your gut: Newly identified digestive-brain axis controls food choice
Food has something of a "magic hold" on us, as certain flavors and textures can pretty much dictate behavior. Just think about the spicy dish that keeps bringing you back to that remote Chinese restaurant, or the irresistibly ...
Apr 6, 2020
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Medical research
Microbes aren't the enemy, they're a big part of who we are
We have long believed that "good" immune cells recognise and defend against "bad" invaders. That's why a large proportion of medicine has been directed at killing microbial enemies and conquering microbial infections.
Jul 4, 2017
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Oncology & Cancer
UCSF scientists play key role in success of Yervoy, a new cancer drug
Yervoy is unlikely to win a contest for best named drug, but recent US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for the new entrant in the battle against cancer marks the success of a novel treatment strategy, and is another ...
May 6, 2011
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Immunology
'Apple allergy': Symptoms could be significantly reduced with apple-allergen treatment
The food allergy associated with birch pollen is a condition commonly found alongside an allergy to birch pollen. Sufferers are plagued by swelling and reddening or itching in the mouth and throat area, for example when they ...
Oct 19, 2012
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