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Yeast proteins show promise as natural emulsifiers in daily products

Mention emulsifiers and many people might be unaware what they are used for, but they are present in many daily products, from food to cosmetics.

16 Dec 2024

A new era of targeted therapy with antibody–drug conjugates

TBC

From Sino Biological Inc. 16 Dec 2024

Flavonoid kaempferol could offer natural relief for food allergies

Allergic diseases such as asthma, atopic dermatitis, and food allergies have been increasing in frequency over the last few years.

16 Dec 2024

Higher diet quality scores linked to lower emissions but come with trade-offs

Plant-based diets show the best sustainability outcomes, reducing emissions and land use, but increase water use and costs, highlighting diet trade-offs.

16 Dec 2024

Targeting brain enzyme may offer new treatment for obesity

Endocannabinoids in the brain play a key role in food intake and energy use. Modulating the action of these molecules could help fight obesity, say researchers at Université de Montréal's affiliated hospital research center.

16 Dec 2024

Protein-packed foods may not be as healthy as you think, study finds

Foods with protein claims often appear healthy but are nutritionally worse, with 91% classified as "less healthy" due to high sodium, fat, and sweeteners.

15 Dec 2024

WHO reports major decline in global drowning deaths since 2000

The World Health Organization (WHO) publishes its first-ever report on drowning prevention, which reveals a 38% drop in the global drowning death rate since 2000 - a major global health achievement.

14 Dec 2024

Raw milk may carry hidden risks of flu transmission

Raw milk, hailed by some as a natural and nutritious alternative to pasteurized dairy, may come with hidden dangers, according to a new Stanford University study.

14 Dec 2024

Plant-based beverages may not be as nutritious as cow's milk

Over the last decade, the global market for plant-based beverages has seen remarkable growth, with oat, almond, soy and rice drinks emerging as popular alternatives to cow's milk in coffee and oatmeal during this time.

14 Dec 2024

Study links intermittent fasting to slower hair growth

Intermittent fasting has proven benefits for metabolic health, but a new study shows that it could slow hair growth - at least in mice.

13 Dec 2024

Soil ecosystems fuel antibiotic resistance development

Soil plays a much bigger role in the spread of antibiotic resistance than one might imagine.

13 Dec 2024

Strategies to overcome social challenges in cancer prevention

Researchers at University of California San Diego and collaborating institutions have shed light on the ways that social risks, such as housing or food insecurity, pose barriers to routine cancer screenings.

13 Dec 2024

Lifestyle medicine education empowers clinicians

Clinicians who completed an American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) course introducing the foundations of lifestyle medicine and food as medicine reported significant improvements in their knowledge and confidence, as well as increases in how often they practice lifestyle medicine with patients, a research study found.

13 Dec 2024

Nutrition progress stalls: Most nations lag behind 2030 goals

Global progress toward nutrition targets is slow, with few countries on track to meet goals for anemia, stunting, and child overweight by 2030, highlighting the urgent need for long-term, multisectoral strategies.

12 Dec 2024

New study identifies potential target for treating diabetic cardiomyopathy

Some patients with diabetes develop a serious condition known as diabetic cardiomyopathy, which is slow and cannot be directly attributed to hypertension or other cardiovascular disorders.

12 Dec 2024

Mediterranean plants show promise for cardiovascular disease treatment

A study initiated from a final degree project at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, with the involvement of researchers from the INc-UAB, the University of Barcelona and Cuban and Chilean institutions, has resulted in an exhaustive bibliographic review of a group of Mediterranean plants, whose active principles are attributed pharmacological actions in the field of cardiovascular diseases most affecting the population.

12 Dec 2024

How added sugars and sweetened foods impact the risk of 7 cardiovascular diseases

Researchers examine the risk of seven different types of cardiovascular diseases associated with added and free sugar in foods and beverages.

12 Dec 2024

Patients couldn’t pay their utility bills. One hospital turned to solar power for help.

Anna Goldman, a primary care physician at Boston Medical Center, got tired of hearing that her patients couldn't afford the electricity needed to run breathing assistance machines, recharge wheelchairs, turn on air conditioning, or keep their refrigerators plugged in.

12 Dec 2024

New study uncovers role of amino acid serine in preventing food poisoning

Food poisoning is a common, yet unpleasant, illness caused by eating contaminated items. It is sometimes caused by Clostridium perfringens, a pathogen widely found in soil and the intestinal tracts of animals.

12 Dec 2024

New hepatitis B vaccine offers superior protection for people with HIV

A newer vaccine against hepatitis B virus was clearly superior to an older vaccine type in inducing a protective antibody response among people living with HIV who didn't respond to prior vaccination, according to the results of an international study led by a Weill Cornell Medicine investigator.

11 Dec 2024