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An overview of the French antibiotic resistance surveillance system in the human, animal, and environmental sectors

Researchers evaluated French surveillance for antibiotic resistance (ABR), usage, and residues.

5 Jun 2023

Quantifying the impact of intermittent fasting on appetite

Researchers quantified the impact of intermittent fasting (IF) on appetite.

5 Jun 2023

Cross-country culinary microbes: Uncovering a shared kitchen microbiota across European homes

Microbial diversity in residential kitchens across five European countries was examined, revealing common bacterial genera/families and their distribution on cleaning utensils and kitchen surfaces. The study highlights variations in microbial composition by country, object type, and cleaning utensil material.

4 Jun 2023

Unpacking the nutrient profiles of new-age plant-based foods: Are they truly healthier?

Concerns about the environment, ethics, and health drive the adoption of plant-based diets, but the healthiness of next-generation plant-based alternatives remains uncertain. Research explores the need to optimize nutrient profiles, digestibility, and bioavailability of plant-based foods for enhanced health benefits.

4 Jun 2023

Mediterranean diet in pregnancy: A recipe for reduced stress and improved sleep

A Mediterranean diet intervention during pregnancy reduces maternal stress and anxiety levels, improves sleep quality, and increases the cortisone/cortisol ratio. These findings highlight the positive impact of dietary changes on maternal well-being during gestation.

4 Jun 2023

Hispanic births with neural tube defects not significantly reduced after voluntary folic acid fortification of corn masa flour

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) mandated folic acid fortification of all enriched cereal grains in 1996, and this regulation resulted in a reduction of neural tube defect (NTD)–affected pregnancies for the population in the United States.

2 Jun 2023

The US, UK and Qatar launch a $10.5 million drought assistance and resilience program to help Somalia

Today (25 May 2023) the United States, through the US Agency for International Development (USAID), the British Embassy in Mogadishu, and the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) announced the launch of a $10.5 million drought assistance and resilience program through the Building Resilient Communities in Somalia (BRCiS) consortium.

2 Jun 2023

The mediation roles of parental role-modeling and food availability in the socioeconomic inequalities of children’s diet

Scientists explored how family socioeconomic status and parental role-modelling influence children's diet.

2 Jun 2023

Is there an association being plant-based diets and mental health?

Researchers determined the relationship between plant-origin diet indices and mental health disorders

2 Jun 2023

Can machine learning predict BMI in early childhood using data from the first 1000 days of life?

Researchers used a machine learning (ML)-based approach to predict adulthood obesity.

2 Jun 2023

To what extent does prenatal folate status modify associations between early pregnancy perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substance exposure and birth outcomes?

Researchers evaluated the relationship between PFAS exposure during pregnancy and birth outcomes.

2 Jun 2023

"Sepsis sensors" with magnetic nanoparticles rapidly detect bacterial pathogens

In the case of blood poisoning, the bacteria in the blood must be identified as fast as possible so that a life-saving therapy can be started.

1 Jun 2023

MU biologist receives NIH grant to develop a better understanding of complex genetic traits

Driven by a lifelong curiosity about the natural world and the diversity of life, Elizabeth King, associate professor in the Division of Biological Sciences at the University of Missouri, found inspiration to spend her formative years studying science - and along the way she discovered her passion for biology.

1 Jun 2023

Juicy findings: Chinese consumers embrace fruit peel delights, scientists examine nutritional value and pesticide concerns

Research explores the consumption of fruit peels by Chinese consumers, highlighting their nutritional value and pesticide residues. It provides insights into methods of pesticide detection and removal, as well as the physiological benefits of fruit peels, aiming to guide informed consumption and contribute to further research in this area.

1 Jun 2023

Fentanyl could be weaponized and used for terroristic mass poisoning

The widely-available drug fentanyl, already the number one killer of Americans under 50, could be weaponized and used for terroristic mass poisoning, according to health experts at Rutgers and other institutions.

1 Jun 2023

NCI launches new initiative to test new drug combinations that target specific tumor alterations

The National Cancer Institute (NCI) has launched a large precision medicine cancer initiative to test the effectiveness of treating adults and children with new drug combinations that target specific tumor alterations.

1 Jun 2023

Real-world management and outcomes of U.S. patients treated with BpaL for rifampin-resistant tuberculosis

Researchers reported on the treatment of rifampin-resistant tuberculosis in the United States using the FDA approved bedaquiline, pretomanid, and linezolid (BPaL) therapy.

1 Jun 2023

The National Environmental Assessment Reporting System: reporting foodborne illness outbreaks at retail food establishments during 2017–2019

Researchers summarized environmental health data collected by the United States (U.S.) state and local health departments.

1 Jun 2023

Impact of healthy diet and exercise, and their interplay, on the risk of non-communicable diseases throughout a lifespan

Researchers discussed the impact of lifestyle and modifiable behaviors such as exercise and diet.

1 Jun 2023

Pilot study reveals effective approach to boost adherence to Mediterranean ketogenic diet for memory concerns in older adults

Researchers explored strategies for enhancing compliance with a Mediterranean ketogenic nutrition program among older individuals.

1 Jun 2023

Food News and Research

An overview of the French antibiotic resistance surveillance system in the human, animal, and environmental sectors

Quantifying the impact of intermittent fasting on appetite

Cross-country culinary microbes: Uncovering a shared kitchen microbiota across European homes

Unpacking the nutrient profiles of new-age plant-based foods: Are they truly healthier?

Mediterranean diet in pregnancy: A recipe for reduced stress and improved sleep

Hispanic births with neural tube defects not significantly reduced after voluntary folic acid fortification of corn masa flour

The US, UK and Qatar launch a $10.5 million drought assistance and resilience program to help Somalia

The mediation roles of parental role-modeling and food availability in the socioeconomic inequalities of children’s diet

Is there an association being plant-based diets and mental health?

Can machine learning predict BMI in early childhood using data from the first 1000 days of life?

To what extent does prenatal folate status modify associations between early pregnancy perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substance exposure and birth outcomes?

"Sepsis sensors" with magnetic nanoparticles rapidly detect bacterial pathogens

MU biologist receives NIH grant to develop a better understanding of complex genetic traits

Juicy findings: Chinese consumers embrace fruit peel delights, scientists examine nutritional value and pesticide concerns

Fentanyl could be weaponized and used for terroristic mass poisoning

NCI launches new initiative to test new drug combinations that target specific tumor alterations

Real-world management and outcomes of U.S. patients treated with BpaL for rifampin-resistant tuberculosis

The National Environmental Assessment Reporting System: reporting foodborne illness outbreaks at retail food establishments during 2017–2019

Impact of healthy diet and exercise, and their interplay, on the risk of non-communicable diseases throughout a lifespan

Pilot study reveals effective approach to boost adherence to Mediterranean ketogenic diet for memory concerns in older adults

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