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Study investigates spread of Klebsiella superbug between humans and the environment

An international team of scientists investigating transmission of a deadly drug-resistant bacteria that rivals MRSA, has found that whilst the bugs are found in livestock, pets and the wider environment, they are rarely transmitted to humans through this route.

22 Nov 2022

Changing the wording about expiration dates could help reduce food waste

Changing the wording about expiration dates on perishable food items – which is currently unregulated and widely variable – could help reduce food waste, according to a new Cornell University-led study.

4 Nov 2022

Weight loss gadgets: They provide data to help consumers achieve diet goals, but it still won’t be easy

I felt a special kind of awe, then panic, watching my glucose levels skyrocket for the first time after relishing a cold beer on a sweltering summer evening.

14 Oct 2022

Share of tweets about healthy foods increased by 20% during the pandemic, analysis finds

From May 2020 to January 2021, the share of tweets about healthy foods increased by 20 percent compared to pre-pandemic estimates, while fast-food and alcohol tweets decreased by 9 percent and 11 percent, respectively.

26 Jul 2022

Boost now or wait? Many wonder how best to ride out covid’s next wave

Gwyneth Paige didn't want to get vaccinated against covid-19 at first. With her health issues — hypertension, fibromyalgia, asthma — she wanted to see how other people fared after the shots. Then her mother got colon cancer.

18 Jul 2022

New weight loss treatment is marked by heavy marketing and modest results

First came the "edible billboard," which appeared last year during the holidays in New York's East Village loaded with cake treats. Then, in late January, came the national marketing campaign, with TV and digital media promoting the idea that trying to lose weight doesn't mean a person can't enjoy eating.

22 Jun 2022

Acids in sugar-free beverages could erode tooth enamel, research finds

New research finds acids in sugar-free beverages could erode tooth enamel, as a recipe mixing flavored sparkling water with balsamic vinegar to create a so-called "healthier" alternative to soda takes TikTok by storm.

21 Jun 2022

Microbes in animals' guts influence diet selection behavior, research shows

Eggs or yogurt, veggies or potato chips? We make decisions about what to eat every day, but those choices may not be fully our own.

20 Apr 2022

More than a quarter of participants contaminated salad with raw poultry in a food safety study

In a study aimed at assessing the impact of washing poultry on kitchen contamination, researchers found that more than a quarter of study participants contaminated salad with raw poultry – including many study participants who did not wash the poultry.

5 Apr 2022

Higher olive oil intake may reduce the risk of premature death

People who consume higher amounts of olive oil may lower their risk of premature death overall and from specific causes including cardiovascular disease, cancer, and neurodegenerative disease, compared to people who never or almost never consume olive oil, according to a new study led by researchers from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

13 Jan 2022

Higher olive oil consumption linked with lower risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer mortality

Consuming more than 7 grams (>1/2 tablespoon) of olive oil per day is associated with lower risk of cardiovascular disease mortality, cancer mortality, neurodegenerative disease mortality and respiratory disease mortality, according to a study publishing today in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

10 Jan 2022

CDC investigates Listeria outbreaks linked to packaged salads

CDC is currently investigating two separate Listeria outbreaks, both of which are linked to packaged salads. One outbreak is linked to packaged salads produced by Fresh Express.

23 Dec 2021

People with allergic conditions may have a lower risk of COVID-19 infection, finds study

People with allergic conditions such as hay fever, rhinitis, and atopic eczema, may have a lower risk of COVID-19 infection, especially if they also have asthma, finds a large, population-based study of UK adults, published online in the respiratory journal Thorax.

1 Dec 2021

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Study investigates spread of Klebsiella superbug between humans and the environment

Changing the wording about expiration dates could help reduce food waste

Weight loss gadgets: They provide data to help consumers achieve diet goals, but it still won’t be easy

Share of tweets about healthy foods increased by 20% during the pandemic, analysis finds

Boost now or wait? Many wonder how best to ride out covid’s next wave

New weight loss treatment is marked by heavy marketing and modest results

Acids in sugar-free beverages could erode tooth enamel, research finds

Microbes in animals' guts influence diet selection behavior, research shows

More than a quarter of participants contaminated salad with raw poultry in a food safety study

Higher olive oil intake may reduce the risk of premature death

Higher olive oil consumption linked with lower risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer mortality

CDC investigates Listeria outbreaks linked to packaged salads

People with allergic conditions may have a lower risk of COVID-19 infection, finds study

Researchers aim to develop edible plant-based mRNA vaccines

Antibacterial immunity may change in the intestines based on circadian cycle

Plant-based diet rich in soy reduces troubling menopause symptoms by 84%

Groundbreaking technology offers hope for people who have lost their sense of touch

FDA's new Cyclospora Prevention, Response and Research Action Plan released

Communicating with female friends decreases stress hormone levels for women across the lifespan

Higher risk of cardiovascular disease associated with ‘Southern’ diet of fried food, fats, and sugary drinks

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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