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Study finds a novel therapeutic target for prevention and treatment of gout

Many Americans think of gout as a disease from a bygone era, akin to rickets or scurvy. The condition commonly afflicted the rich and royal, including American historical figures such as Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson.

14 Dec 2022

Study reveals why humans get infected by rodent-borne pathogens

In a global study, researchers have identified that most reservoirs of rodent-borne diseases tend to live exclusively or occasionally in or near human dwellings, show large fluctuations in their numbers, and/or are hunted for meat or fur.

14 Dec 2022

Mediterranean diet may be a non-intrusive and affordable strategy to overcome infertility

With an emphasis on fruits, vegetables and legumes, the Mediterranean diet has long been applauded for its multiple health benefits. Now, new research shows that it may also help overcome infertility, making it a non-intrusive and affordable strategy for couples trying to conceive.

13 Dec 2022

What is the importance of vitamin B12 supplementation in plant-based diets?

Researchers emphasize the importance of vitamin B12 supplementation for individuals consuming a plant-based or vegan diet.

9 Dec 2022

Study shows how dietary saturated/trans fats promote liver tumorigenesis

Fatty foods harm our health. Prior research has established a link between the consumption of dietary fats and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, which subsequently leads to inflammation and tumor formation in the liver.

7 Dec 2022

Paper-based synthetic biosensor could help easily detect toxin putrescine in beef

The supply chain that brings meat to market worldwide is highly complex and usually very efficient. But when disruptions in one part of the world can result in transportation delays an ocean and a continent away, meat spoilage becomes a very real risk to food producers, vendors and consumers.

6 Dec 2022

Eating ultra-processed foods increases risk of cognitive decline

The consumption of ultra-processed foods increases the risk of cognitive decline, particularly among middle-aged adults.

5 Dec 2022

Study confirms the growing resistance in non-pathogenic Listeria species

In the food processing industry, the deadly bacteria Listeria monocytogenes is monitored closely. Not only can the bacteria make people extremely ill, it is known to be developing resistance to various food safety measures across the world.

5 Dec 2022

Plant-based foods vs. animal-based foods

An editorial published in The American Journal of Cardiology describes how wrong food choices can impact health at individual and population levels. Also discussed in the editorial are the ethical implications of eating animal-based foods and measures to promote healthier diets.

29 Nov 2022

Green Mediterranean diet causes significant reduction in visceral adipose tissue

The green Mediterranean diet (MED) significantly reduces visceral adipose tissue, a type of fat around internal organs that is much more dangerous than the extra "tire" around your waist.

28 Nov 2022

The production, metabolism, and inhibition of heterocyclic aromatic amines produced from cooking meat

Researchers review the carcinogenic and mutagenic properties of heterocyclic aromatic amines.

25 Nov 2022

World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2022: The Antibiotic Footprint of Farming

We spoke to Coilin Nuna, the Scientific Advisor for the Alliance to Save our Antibiotics, about how antibiotics are used in farming and why the overuse of antibiotics in farming contributes to the problem of antimicrobial resistance.

23 Nov 2022

Eating more foods with higher Food Compass scores lunked to better long-term health outcomes

The idea that what we eat directly affects our health is ancient; Hippocrates recognized this as far back as 400 B.C. But, identifying healthier foods in the supermarket aisle and on restaurant menus is increasingly challenging.

22 Nov 2022

The WHO announces four MERS cases from Saudi Arabia in recent weeks

A recent disease outbreak alert released by the World Health Organization (WHO) reported four laboratory-confirmed cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) from three regions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

21 Nov 2022

Beetroot juice appears to affect gut microbiome, positively impacting intestinal and systemic health

In a recent study published in the Food Chemistry journal, researchers investigated the impact of consuming red beetroot juice for two weeks on gut microbiota.

21 Nov 2022

Research links long-term exposure to traffic noise and type 2 diabetes

Road traffic noise is associated with a higher risk of T2D

21 Nov 2022

Polyphenols in Mediterranean diet may modulate COVID-19 inflammation

Researchers discuss the beneficial role of polyphenolic plant compounds in the Mediterranean diet in the prevention and treatment of COVID-19.

15 Nov 2022

Food sustainability incorporated in only 20% of European food-based dietary guidelines

The health of the planet and that of humankind are profoundly interconnected: the way we feed ourselves has a significant impact upon both our own health and that of the environment.

8 Nov 2022

Nutritional interventions targeting key oxidative process can improve motivation

In life, motivation can be the difference between success and failure, goal-setting and aimlessness, well-being and unhappiness.

8 Nov 2022

What were the SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence estimates for industrial livestock operation workers in the USA for 2021-2022?

In a new study, researchers measured SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence in industrial livestock operation workers of North Carolina, United States, between February 2021 and July 2022.

4 Nov 2022

Meat News and Research

Study finds a novel therapeutic target for prevention and treatment of gout

Study reveals why humans get infected by rodent-borne pathogens

Mediterranean diet may be a non-intrusive and affordable strategy to overcome infertility

What is the importance of vitamin B12 supplementation in plant-based diets?

Study shows how dietary saturated/trans fats promote liver tumorigenesis

Paper-based synthetic biosensor could help easily detect toxin putrescine in beef

Eating ultra-processed foods increases risk of cognitive decline

Study confirms the growing resistance in non-pathogenic Listeria species

Plant-based foods vs. animal-based foods

Green Mediterranean diet causes significant reduction in visceral adipose tissue

The production, metabolism, and inhibition of heterocyclic aromatic amines produced from cooking meat

World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2022: The Antibiotic Footprint of Farming

Eating more foods with higher Food Compass scores lunked to better long-term health outcomes

The WHO announces four MERS cases from Saudi Arabia in recent weeks

Beetroot juice appears to affect gut microbiome, positively impacting intestinal and systemic health

Research links long-term exposure to traffic noise and type 2 diabetes

Polyphenols in Mediterranean diet may modulate COVID-19 inflammation

Food sustainability incorporated in only 20% of European food-based dietary guidelines

Nutritional interventions targeting key oxidative process can improve motivation

What were the SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence estimates for industrial livestock operation workers in the USA for 2021-2022?

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