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Lower grades for students who use both tobacco and cannabis, California survey reveals

A recent study published in The Journal of Pediatrics examines the odds of these outcomes when tobacco and cannabis are co-used after compensating for other risks.

18 Mar 2024

Unlocking quinoa's power: Beyond nutrition to drug development

Existing data on the bioactive constituents of quinoa and their health benefits.

18 Mar 2024

Study shows the negative impact of microplastics and nanoplastics on human health

A new metastudy published in Cambridge Prisms: Plastics by Cambridge University Press, has identified a body of evidence demonstrating the negative impact of microplastics and nanoplastics (MPs and NPs) on human health and identifying the limitations of current research.

18 Mar 2024

Innovative levodopa infusion pump trial shows promise for reducing Parkinson's symptoms

An international, multisite phase 3 trial co-led by a University of Cincinnati researcher found Parkinson's disease medication delivered through an infusion pump is safe and effective at reducing symptoms for longer periods of time.

15 Mar 2024

Gut bacteria-derived serotonin promotes the development of immune cells in newborns

Weill Cornell Medicine investigators discovered that unique bacteria colonize the gut shortly after birth and make the neurotransmitter serotonin to educate gut immune cells.

15 Mar 2024

Research provides insight into how the brain translates motivation into goal-oriented behavior

Hunger can drive a motivational state that leads an animal to a successful pursuit of a goal - foraging for and finding food.

15 Mar 2024

Eating fatty food before surgery may affect memory-related cognitive function in older adults

Eating fatty food in the days leading up to surgery may prompt a heightened inflammatory response in the brain that interferes for weeks with memory-related cognitive function in older adults – and, new research in animals suggests, even in young adults.

15 Mar 2024

Shared eating habits of couples impact pregnancy weight gain, study suggests

Study suggests that restrained eating behaviors in pregnant people and their partners are associated with healthier gestational weight gain, indicating the potential of joint dietary interventions.

14 Mar 2024

Rapid COVID-19 vaccine uptake in Sierra Leone: Impact of intensive delivery initiative

Sierra Leone's COVID-19 vaccination program, using community mobilization in remote villages, dramatically increased vaccine uptake, showing a scalable, cost-effective model for improving global vaccine access.

14 Mar 2024

Socioeconomic status shapes the gut microbiome in diverse U.S. population

Study using data from the FAMiLI project reveals socioeconomic status (SES) significantly impacts the gut microbiome's diversity and composition across a diverse U.S. population, underscoring SES's role in gut health and potential health disparities.

14 Mar 2024

Milestone in diabetes treatment: Transgenic cow produces human insulin in milk

An unassuming brown bovine from the south of Brazil has made history as the first transgenic cow capable of producing human insulin in her milk.

14 Mar 2024

Ultra-processed foods: The new silent killer

From fizzy drinks to cereals and packaged snacks to processed meat, ultra-processed foods are packed with additives.

14 Mar 2024

Study explores changes in home food availability and nutrient intake for young children

Early childhood is an important time for learning about nutrition and establishing healthy eating behaviors.

14 Mar 2024

Identifying social determinants influencing breast cancer screening in the U.S.

There is a pressing need to explore and understand which social determinants of health (SDOH) and health inequities act as significant influential factors that contribute to low breast cancer screening behaviors in the United States.

14 Mar 2024

Researchers find link between gut bacteria and the success of milk-allergy oral immunotherapy

Researchers led by Hiroshi Ohno at the RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences in Japan have discovered a link between gut bacteria and the success of milk-allergy oral immunotherapy.

14 Mar 2024

Study shows even small amounts of licorice increase blood pressure

It is known that large amounts of licorice cause high blood pressure. A study by researchers at Linköping University now shows that even small amounts of licorice raise blood pressure.

14 Mar 2024

Obesity drug tirzepatide reduces bodyweight, waist circumference regardless of the duration of disease

New research to be presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (Venice, Italy, May 12-15) shows that the obesity medication tirzepatide consistently reduces bodyweight and waist circumference regardless of the length of time the person has been living with overweight or obesity.

13 Mar 2024

Food News and Research

Lower grades for students who use both tobacco and cannabis, California survey reveals

Unlocking quinoa's power: Beyond nutrition to drug development

Study shows the negative impact of microplastics and nanoplastics on human health

Innovative levodopa infusion pump trial shows promise for reducing Parkinson's symptoms

Gut bacteria-derived serotonin promotes the development of immune cells in newborns

Research provides insight into how the brain translates motivation into goal-oriented behavior

Eating fatty food before surgery may affect memory-related cognitive function in older adults

Shared eating habits of couples impact pregnancy weight gain, study suggests

Rapid COVID-19 vaccine uptake in Sierra Leone: Impact of intensive delivery initiative

Socioeconomic status shapes the gut microbiome in diverse U.S. population

Milestone in diabetes treatment: Transgenic cow produces human insulin in milk

Ultra-processed foods: The new silent killer

Study explores changes in home food availability and nutrient intake for young children

Identifying social determinants influencing breast cancer screening in the U.S.

Researchers find link between gut bacteria and the success of milk-allergy oral immunotherapy

Study shows even small amounts of licorice increase blood pressure

Obesity drug tirzepatide reduces bodyweight, waist circumference regardless of the duration of disease

Many people living in extreme poverty have CVD-related conditions, study reveals

Age-related changes in the shape of brain neurons lead to middle-age obesity

Improving iron status in young girls: The impact of iron-fortified lentil consumption

Enhancing confidence in chemical ionization spectrometry data eBook

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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