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Manuka honey could cure serious lung infections caused by drug-resistant bacterium

In a recent study published in the journal Microbiology, researchers demonstrated that incorporating Manuka honey into nebulized antibiotic treatment could effectively combat respiratory infections due to Mycobacterium abscessusus, offering a novel new therapeutic strategy for M. abscessus management.

13 Sep 2022

BSACI develops a guideline for diagnosing and managing pollen food syndrome

People with Pollen Food Syndrome (PFS) - also known as oral allergy syndrome or pollen food allergy syndrome - experience an allergic reaction when consuming raw plant foods, and triggers can vary depending on an individual's pollen sensitization, which in turn is affected by geographical location. The British Society of Allergy & Clinical Immunology Standards of Care Committee has developed a guideline for diagnosing and managing PFS.

17 Aug 2022

Scientists report exceptional selection pressure on coronavirus host receptors in bats compared to other mammals

A new study examined how ACE2 and DPP4 has evolved using the bat genetic dataset as well as other mammal species.

1 Aug 2022

Plant-based dietary alternatives to animal products offer a healthier and more sustainable solution

Plant-based dietary alternatives to animal products are better for the environment and for human health when compared with the animal products they are designed to replace, say the authors of a new study.

29 Jul 2022

Iodine deficiency may be making a comeback due to changing eating habits in Canadian communities

Iodine deficiency, a public health concern resolved decades ago, may be making a comeback due to changing eating habits, according to new findings by McMaster University researchers.

11 Jul 2022

People on plant-based diets eat little fruit, vegetables and whole grains

Half of those who are on a plant-based diet eat fewer whole grain products, fruits and vegetables than what the authorities recommend.

23 Jun 2022

Higher intake of dairy foods associated with increased prostate cancer risk

Men with higher intakes of dairy foods, especially milk, face a significantly higher risk of prostate cancer compared to men with lower intakes, according to a new study conducted by researchers at Loma Linda University Health.

9 Jun 2022

Vegan diet leads to decreased weight and improved insulin sensitivity

A vegan diet improves diet quality, leading to decreased weight and improved insulin sensitivity, according to a new study by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

8 Jun 2022

Physicians should have rudimentary knowledge of the benefits of plant-based diet for six health conditions

A new commentary in the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine says that all physicians should be aware of the benefits of a plant-based diet for six health conditions: weight loss and maintenance, cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, and COVID-19.

31 May 2022

Gene-edited tomatoes could be a simple solution to address vitamin D insufficiency

Tomatoes gene-edited to produce vitamin D, the sunshine vitamin, could be a simple and sustainable innovation to address a global health problem.

23 May 2022

Vegan diets can be used in the management of overweight and type 2 diabetes

A 12-week vegan diet may result in clinically meaningful weight loss and improve blood sugar control in overweight adults and those with type 2 diabetes, according to a meta-analysis of 11 randomized trials involving almost 800 participants (aged 18 or older), being presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Maastricht, Netherlands (4-7 May).

6 May 2022

Effect of vegetarian food intake on nutritional status and growth of young children

In a new study, researchers examined the association between a vegetarian diet and growth, micronutrients, and lipids among healthy children.

4 May 2022

Rich countries must reduce meat consumption by at least 75%, study suggests

If our planet Earth is to continue feeding us in the future, rich countries must significantly reduce their meat consumption - ideally by at least 75 percent.

25 Apr 2022

Low-fat vegan diet improves joint pain in patients with rheumatoid arthritis

A low-fat vegan diet, without calorie restrictions, improves joint pain in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, according to a new study conducted by researchers at the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine and published in the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine. Study participants also experienced weight loss and improved cholesterol levels.

4 Apr 2022

Researchers warn about the dangers of vitamin B12 deficiency in people following plant-based diets

In the run up to Veganuary leading researchers are warning of the dangers of a quiet epidemic of vitamin B12deficiencyin people who follow increasingly popular plant-based diets.

30 Dec 2021

UK people consuming plant-based alternative foods have nearly doubled over ten years

The proportion of UK people reporting eating and drinking plant-based alternative foods such as plant-based milk, vegan sausages and vegetable burgers nearly doubled between 2008-2011 and 2017-2019, according to a new study in Science of the Total Environment.

10 Nov 2021

Federal vaccine program hasn’t helped those whose lives were altered by covid shot

Angela Marie Wulbrecht jumped at the first chance to get a covid-19 vaccine, driving three hours from her Santa Rosa, California, home to a mass-vaccination site on Jan. 19.

18 Aug 2021

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

A new study, published by the North American Menopause Society in the journal Menopause, found a plant-based diet rich in soy reduces moderate-to-severe hot flashes by 84%, from nearly five per day to fewer than one per day.

15 Jul 2021

Metabolomics lab analysis reveals large nutritional differences between near-meat and meat

Plant-based meat substitutes taste and chew remarkably similar to real beef, and the 13 items listed on their nutrition labels - vitamins, fats and protein -- make them seem essentially equivalent.

6 Jul 2021

Vegan protein shakes may be viable alternatives to milk-based whey protein shakes

A study from the Centre for Nutraceuticals at the University of Westminster found that plant-based protein shakes may be potential viable alternatives to milk-based whey protein shakes, particularly in people with need of careful monitoring of glucose levels.

24 Jun 2021