Food & Nutrition

New review suggests drinking 100 percent fruit juice may offer disease-fighting benefits

Drinking 100 percent fruit juices could have protective health benefits similar to those of whole fruits, according to research presented in a literature review…    

China halts nearly half dairy producers in quality crackdown

China’s quality inspection agency has ordered nearly half the nation’s dairy firms to halt production as part of a campaign to clean up an…    

K-State chemists’ biosensor may improve food, water safety and cancer detection

A nanotechnology-based biosensor being developed by Kansas State University researchers may allow early detection of both cancer cells and pathogens, leading to increased food…    

Most ready-to-eat meat products contain very few cancerous compounds

If given the choice between eating a hot dog or enjoying some rotisserie chicken, consider the hot dog.

That’s because hot dogs,…    

Gardening linked to increased vegetable consumption in older adults

New research from Texas A&M University and Texas State University found that older adults who participate in gardening may be more likely to eat…    

Some Lean Cuisine dishes recalled

More than 10,000 pounds of Lean Cuisine frozen spaghetti and meatball dishes have been recalled because of the possible presence of foreign materials, the…    

Michigan Tech Students, Staff Belly Up to Healthy Eating

March is National Nutrition Month, and Michigan Technological University is taking that seriously. The public research university in Houghton, on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, encourages…    

Polishing the apple’s popular image as a healthy food

Scientists are reporting the first evidence that consumption of a healthful antioxidant substance in apples extends the average lifespan of test animals, and does…    

Maternal fructose intake impacts female and male fetuses differently

A recent study accepted for publication in Endocrinology, a publication of The Endocrine Society, reports for the first time that maternal fructose intake during…    

The 9 Most Fattening Foods of Winter

Controlling weight during the cold, dark days of winter is an issue for most of us. Studies show that many people gain at least…    

For kids in poverty, no brain benefit to iron, zinc

Giving impoverished infants iron and zinc supplements to prevent nutritional deficiencies may not have lasting benefits for their mental skills, a new study shows.…    

Is the link between poverty and water-related disease making rich people sick?

Despite clean water and improved public services, water-related diseases continues to spread in cities around the world. Vanier Canada Graduate Scholar Kate Mulligan presents…    

Food tax could trim some people’s calorie intake

People are generally more likely to pass on high-calorie food when there is a tax on it—though it might not matter to everyone,…    

Drink cherry juice to recover quicker

Gym-goers and joggers have been advised to drink cherry juice after a study found that it helps reduce muscle damage caused by exercise. …    

Extensive research demonstrates fructose does not increase food intake or impact weight

A new comprehensive review, recently published in Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, concludes that fructose does not increase food intake or impact…    

Solid food for infants should be carefully timed to lower obesity risk

Solid foods should not be given to infants before 4 months of age, according to guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics. A new…    

Obesity, cheese politics and the USDA

The U.S. is in the midst of an obesity epidemic, one of the most pressing public health issues today. Two-thirds of Americans, including 37…    

Processed food diet in early childhood may lower subsequent IQ

A diet, high in fats, sugars, and processed foods in early childhood may lower IQ, while a diet packed full of vitamins and nutrients…    

New Explanation for Heart-Healthy Benefits of Chocolate

In time for the chocolate-giving and chocolate-noshing fest on Valentine’s Day, scientists are reporting discovery of how this treat boosts the body’s production of…    

Chocolate is a ‘super fruit’

It is widely known that fruit contains antioxidants which may be beneficial to health. New research published in the open access journal Chemistry Central…    

Research suggests V8 100% vegetable juice can help people meet key dietary guidelines

Studies show drinking V8® 100% vegetable juice may be a simple way for people to increase their vegetable intake and may help them manage…    

GSA Supports New U.S. Call for Improved Nutrition and Physical Activity

The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) — the nation’s largest interdisciplinary organization devoted to the field of aging — commends the federal government’s recent…    

Say Cheese! Five Ways to Enjoy Cheese at Your Super Bowl Party

Whether or not you’re a Green Bay Packer Cheesehead, you’ll probably serve the tasty, high-fat, high-calorie American classic at your Super Bowl party.

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Organic food in pregnancy

Who eats organic food when they are pregnant? Is it just certain groups? What kind of organic foods are most popular? A recent study…    

Industry debuts new U.S. food labels, critics pan

U.S. grocers joined with food and drink makers to unveil a new system on Monday for putting nutritional information on packages ahead of plans…