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Study finds most adults seeking to lose weight overestimate the healthiness of their diet

Researchers evaluated the dietary patterns of adults seeking weight loss and residing in the greater Pittsburgh city of Pennsylvania.

2 Nov 2022

Can monkeypox spread through contaminated food?

In a recent study published in the journal Microbial Risk Analysis, a team of researchers from France performed a qualitative risk assessment to determine the probability of transmission of monkeypox through the handling and consumption of food.

1 Nov 2022

Most adults seeking to lose weight overestimate the healthiness of their diet

In a small study, most adults seeking to lose weight overestimated the healthiness of their diet, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2022.

31 Oct 2022

The impact of genetic and lifestyle factors on the risk of major cardiovascular and thromboembolic events post-COVID-19 diagnosis

A new study aimed to analyze the association between lifestyle risk factors, PRSs, and their interactions along with the risk of CVE within 90 days post-COVID-19 diagnosis.

31 Oct 2022

Study shows how Toxoplasma parasite successfully spreads in the body

The parasite Toxoplasma is carried by a large portion of the global human population. Now a study led by researchers at Stockholm University shows how this microscopic parasite so successfully spreads in the body, for example to the brain

28 Oct 2022

Large listeriosis outbreak in Spain caused by contaminated stuffed pork

Listeria bacteria are ubiquitous in the environment and consumption of food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes is one of the main routes for food-borne outbreaks.

28 Oct 2022

Research opens up new avenues for overcoming treatment resistance in colorectal cancer

Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers. Its treatment is mainly based on chemotherapy. However, over time, chemotherapy induces resistance in the majority of patients, who end up being unresponsive to the drugs.

27 Oct 2022

New star rating system aims to help make personal health decisions and guide future research

A new set of meta-analyses clarifies the often complex and contradictory health guidance linking certain diets, behaviors, and conditions to illness.

10 Oct 2022

Brain changes can be studied in very early stages of neurodegenerative diseases

Many changes take place in the brain long before symptoms appear. This has been shown in mice in two studies of prion diseases in which the brain gradually deteriorates.

10 Oct 2022

The role of wastewater surveillance for monitoring monkeypox

A new study reviews the advantages and current challenges associated with wastewater-based surveillance of MPXV.

10 Oct 2022

Diet plays an important role in the success of immunotherapy

Eating a Mediterranean diet, rich in fiber, mono-unsaturated fatty acids and polyphenols, has been associated with improved immunotherapy response rates and progression-free survival in advanced melanoma patients, a new study presented today at UEG Week 2022 has found.

10 Oct 2022

Future pandemic responses should consider ethnicity and social contact patterns, researchers say

Findings from a disease model developed by a research team at Iowa State University may help public health officials evaluate and improve strategies for the next pandemic.

7 Oct 2022

Are we consuming microplastics through take-out food?

In a recent Environmental Research study, scientists detected and measured microplastics directly from take-out food.

26 Sep 2022

How smallpox and monkeypox viruses affect the nervous system

A recent study provides an overview of existing literature on the complications of infection with both smallpox and monkeypox virus.

25 Sep 2022

Over the past thirty years, our diet hasn't improved

A new study describes diet quality on a global basis in a stratified manner.

22 Sep 2022

Global dietary quality study highlights the challenges to encourage healthy eating

On a scale from 0 to 100 of how well people stick to recommended diets, with 0 being a poor diet (think heavy consumption of sugar and processed meats), and 100 representing the recommended balance of fruits, vegetables, legumes/nuts and whole grains, most countries would earn a score around 40.3.

19 Sep 2022

Are pesticides affecting childhood growth in low-income countries?

Researchers assess the risk posed by these chemicals to the developing fetus and child.

12 Sep 2022

Insights into the acceptance of edible insects by children

A recent study on the acceptance of insect food products found that certain types of insect products were better liked by Danish children.

9 Sep 2022

DASH diet plan may be most effective in reducing heart risk in people with hypertension

Among several lifestyle changes that may reduce cardiovascular disease, adopting the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet may have the greatest impact for young and middle-aged adults with stage 1 hypertension, according to new research presented at the American Heart Association's Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2022, held Sept. 7-10, 2022, in San Diego.

7 Sep 2022

Boon to local food producers as a result of the pandemic may be short-lived, researchers say

The COVID‐19 pandemic affected American households in countless ways, but according to researchers, some of the most tangible shifts are taking place in the food system.

6 Sep 2022

Meat News and Research

Study finds most adults seeking to lose weight overestimate the healthiness of their diet

Can monkeypox spread through contaminated food?

Most adults seeking to lose weight overestimate the healthiness of their diet

The impact of genetic and lifestyle factors on the risk of major cardiovascular and thromboembolic events post-COVID-19 diagnosis

Study shows how Toxoplasma parasite successfully spreads in the body

Large listeriosis outbreak in Spain caused by contaminated stuffed pork

Research opens up new avenues for overcoming treatment resistance in colorectal cancer

New star rating system aims to help make personal health decisions and guide future research

Brain changes can be studied in very early stages of neurodegenerative diseases

The role of wastewater surveillance for monitoring monkeypox

Diet plays an important role in the success of immunotherapy

Future pandemic responses should consider ethnicity and social contact patterns, researchers say

Are we consuming microplastics through take-out food?

How smallpox and monkeypox viruses affect the nervous system

Over the past thirty years, our diet hasn't improved

Global dietary quality study highlights the challenges to encourage healthy eating

Are pesticides affecting childhood growth in low-income countries?

Insights into the acceptance of edible insects by children

DASH diet plan may be most effective in reducing heart risk in people with hypertension

Boon to local food producers as a result of the pandemic may be short-lived, researchers say

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