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01/28/2018
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By Russel Davis
High-fat diet found to cause prostate cancer to spread, according to new research
Being obese and following a high-fat diet make for a deadly combination that may increase the risk of prostate cancer metastasis, according to a set of studies published in the journals Nature Genetics and Nature Communications. A team of researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) examined mice models of prostate cancer as part of the study. The […]
01/21/2018
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By Russel Davis
The European Food Safety Authority has more than doubled the “safe level” a toxic chemical that causes infertility
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) recently updated its recommendations for the tolerable daily intake (TDI) for 3-MCPD, a contaminant commonly found in refined vegetable oils and fats. The updated guidelines raised the TDI for the oil contaminant from only 0.8 micrograms per kilogram of body weight to 2.0 µg/kg bw. The current TDI is two and […]
01/21/2018
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By Russel Davis
Impact of mother’s diet on quality of breast milk: Estimating infant intake of pesticides
New research published in the Journal of International Scientific Publication revealed that a mother’s diet may greatly affect the quality of breast milk and pose a threat to her baby. The scientists noted that the study, which was the first of its kind to measure pesticide exposure and its subsequent effects of toxic chemicals on both the mother […]
01/18/2018
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By Russel Davis
Consumer concern rising: Research shows consumers are willing to pay more for organic food
Consumers appeared to be more willing to spend additional dollars on organic food products, and value organic purity in making purchasing decisions, according to a study published in the Journal of Agrobiotechnology Management & Economics. A team of researchers at the Iowa State University enrolled 129 adults aged 18 to 65 years old as part of the study. The […]
01/18/2018
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By Russel Davis
Fast food makes your immune system hyperactive — and research shows the aggressive inflammatory response remains long term, promoting disease
The Western diet, characterized by excessive intake of sugary drinks and fast food items, spurs immune system mechanisms that may negatively affect the body in the long run, according to a study published in the journal Cell. The study also revealed that the long-term effects may persist despite a change in dietary habits. A team of experts […]
01/07/2018
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By Russel Davis
Do YOU know what selenium is for? Scientists have discovered it protects brain neurons from depression and cell death
An animal study published in the journal Cell revealed that selenium helps prevent neurons from dying, demonstrating the element’s central role in mitigating cell death. A team of researchers at the Institute of Developmental Genetics (IDG) at Helmholtz Zentrum München in Germany examined the correlation between the selenium-containing enzyme GPX4 and a novel type of cell death called ferroptosis as part of the […]
12/07/2017
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By Russel Davis
Do you know HOW to change your diet? Nutritional coaching found to be effective at helping type-2 diabetes patients improve dietary habits
Following an online nutritional coaching intervention may help improve dietary habits and blood glucose control in patients with type-2 diabetes and abdominal obesity, recent research shows. French scientists examined up to 120 overweight type-2 diabetes patients aged 17 to 75 years old as part of the study. The volunteers were divided into two groups: one following an automated online […]
11/28/2017
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By Russel Davis
Adults don’t eat their vegetables either: Researchers are looking for “interventions” such as using herbs and spices to increase consumption
Children are not the only ones having trouble eating their vegetables, recent data shows. According to statistics, most Americans of all ages and genders consume only 1.5 cups of vegetables daily. This, compared with the recommended vegetable intake of two to 3.5 cups per day. The reports also reveal that while various tactics such as juicing and pureeing […]
11/22/2017
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By Russel Davis
How about a nutrition burger? Microalgae could be the next sustainable health food, according to new study
As the western diet continues to demand vast amounts of land and water for production, a team of researchers at the Tufts University in Boston and the University College London has looked at the potential of cultivating microalgae as a potential food source in the future. The researchers have cited data from the United Nations, which indicates that more […]
11/20/2017
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By Russel Davis
Detox heavy metals from your body with these 10 foods
The scientific community has long established that the accumulation of heavy metals in the body may result in a plethora of adverse health conditions. In fact, a meta analysis published in Molecular, Clinical and Environmental Toxicology confirms that processing heavy metals not only contaminates the environment but also compromises the body’s overall well being. “A comprehensive […]
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