A new study by Environmental Working Group scientists finds almost 42,000 potential sources of the toxic "forever chemicals" known as PFAS that could be polluting surface water or drinking water in communities across the U.S. The study bolsters EWG's long-running…
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Genome of obese Ossabaw pig could provide new insights into human obesity
Mapping of the complete genome of the obesity-prone Ossabaw pig gives new hope for further insights into human obesity and associated diseases. For the first time in history, researchers at DTU Bioengineering and DTU Health Tech in collaboration with researchers…
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Food science principles help scientists to understand inner workings of cellular compartments
Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers report that food science principles have helped them determine how unusual droplets within cells stay organized and avoid dissolving into the rest of the cell's gelatinous interior. The researchers say their work could advance scientific understanding…
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Food allergies took our daughters from us. We must act now
Food allergies took our darling daughters from us. We must act now before others suffer the same fate, say two mothers united by grief The first time I met Tanya, we just hugged and cried and cried,’ recalls Emma Turay. …
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Ultra-processed food linked to higher risk of IBD
A higher intake of ultra-processed food is associated with higher risk of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), finds a study published by The BMJ today. Ultra-processed foods include packaged baked goods and snacks, fizzy drinks, sugary cereals, ready meals containing food…
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Maya Kaimal’s Jarred Curries Are My Quick, Easy Go-To For Delicious Dinners
For me, the search for a dinner option that is healthy, quick, easy, delicious, and budget-friendly was never-ending. (I blame my mother’s mouthwatering Indian food for spoiling me for life.) Once I ventured out on my own cooking journey, I…
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Healthy eating doesn’t have to be expensive – here’s how to do it well
To many, “healthy eating” sounds both boring and expensive – but it doesn’t have to be that way. With a little nutritional know-how, you can save money while stocking up on all the nutrient-dense grub you need to thrive. Take…
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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 in response to food ads in a $2.3 million…
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High blood pressure: Four foods to add to your diet proven to help lower your readings
Blood pressure: Expert reveals health benefits of tomato juice When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains…
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Dietary advice poor for mothers breastfeeding infants with food allergies
(HealthDay)—Physician recommendations to mothers providing breast milk to children with immunoglobulin (Ig)E-mediated food allergies are inconsistent, according to a study recently published in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. Hannah Wangberg, M.D., from Scripps Health in San Diego, and…
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