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Mediterranean diet decreases the likelihood of having another heart attack

A clinical study with 1002 patients with heart disease shows the advantages of a Mediterranean diet compared to a low-fat diet.

7 Dec 2020

Researchers use wheat starch hydrogels to produce food by 3D printing

It is already possible to produce food with a 3D printer, potentially delivering products that suit consumer preferences regarding taste, texture, cost, convenience, and nutrition.

4 Dec 2020

Blackcurrants have beneficial effect on post-meal glucose response

Blackcurrants have a beneficial effect on post-meal glucose response, and the required portion size is much smaller than previously thought, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows.

4 Dec 2020

Gene editing technology can introduce diversity, improve nutrition of tomatoes

Whether tomatoes are fresh, cooked, juiced, or sun-dried, they are arguably one of the most multipurpose fruits on Earth.

2 Dec 2020

Eating dried fruits may be linked with better health

Don't be afraid to toss a handful of raisins or dried apples in your Thanksgiving stuffing this year -- a new Penn State study has found that dried fruit may be connected with better health.

25 Nov 2020

Adipose tissue plays key role in the aggravation of COVID-19

There is growing evidence that adipose tissue plays a key role in the aggravation of COVID-19. One of the theories under investigation is that fat cells (adipocytes) act as a reservoir for SARS-CoV-2 and increase viral load in obese or overweight individuals.

23 Nov 2020

Health Star Rating system could help consumers choose healthier food products

More evidence has emerged that food labelling can encourage manufacturers to improve product nutrition, but University of Melbourne experts say the star labelling system must be compulsory to make a big difference.

23 Nov 2020

Mango consumption can reduce facial wrinkles in older women

Similar to other orange fruits and vegetables, mangoes have abundant beta-carotene and also contain antioxidants that may delay damage to cells.

20 Nov 2020

Study shows how brain protein helps pancreatic cancer cells to survive

Researchers have discovered that a protein thought to only be involved in the development of neurons in the brain also plays a major role in the development and growth of pancreatic cancer.

19 Nov 2020

High-protein total diet replacements may be a promising strategy to combat obesity

According to the World Health Organization, obesity has nearly tripled worldwide since 1975. In 2016, for example, more than 1.9 billion adults were categorized as overweight. Of these, more than 650 million had obesity.

19 Nov 2020

Study finds that cannabidiol induces the expression of heme oxygenase 1 in skin cells

At present, cannabidiol has found considerable use not just in the world of cosmetics but also in nutrition and pharmaceutics due to its therapeutic potential.

17 Nov 2020

A review on innovative techniques and methodologies to complement plant control

Cultivators and livestock farmers are increasingly arranging innovative technical and scientific estimations with the aim to enhance agricultural sustainability, effectiveness, and plant health.

12 Nov 2020

Researchers investigate role of sweet taste receptor in the regulation of satiety

The sweet taste of sugar is very popular worldwide. In Austria and Germany, the yearly intake per person adds up to about 33 and 34 kilograms, respectively. Thus, sugar plays an increasingly role in the nutrition and health of the population, especially with regard to body weight.

11 Nov 2020

Low levels of hydrogen peroxide can slow down cell aging

High levels of reactive oxygen species, called oxidants, are detrimental to cells in all organisms and have been associated with ageing.

10 Nov 2020

Tree nut consumption impacts sperm DNA methylation

Many environmental and lifestyle factors have been implicated in the decline of sperm quality, with diet being one of the most plausible factors identified in recent years.

10 Nov 2020

Study explores why attractive food appears healthier to consumers

A researcher from University of Southern California published a new paper in the Journal of Marketing that explores whether attractive food might seem healthier to consumers.

9 Nov 2020

Study examines impact of “Front Style Labels”

Researchers from Illinois State University, North Carolina State University, University of South Carolina, and University of Maryland published a new paper in the Journal of Marketing that examines the impact of moving nutrition labels, typically placed on the back of product packages, to the front.

9 Nov 2020