Health Canada has issued a number of food recalls over the past month, from chocolate containing undeclared allergens to gluten-free nuggets containing pieces of gum. In the past few weeks, more than five food products have been recalled for the presence of milk — specifically, the presence of milk without warning. Some of the food …
In recent JAMA Neurology Researchers report that consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPF) increases the risk of cognitive decline, especially in middle-aged adults. Studies: Association between consumption of ultra-processed foods and cognitive decline. Image credit: Ekaterina Markelová / Shutterstock.com What factors contribute to dementia? In 2019, dementia was estimated to affect about 57 million worldwide, with …
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The Mediterranean Green Diet (MED) significantly reduces visceral adipose tissue, the type of fat around the internal organs that is much more dangerous than the extra “tire” around the waist. The green Mediterranean diet was pitted against the Mediterranean diet and a healthy diet in a large clinical intervention study – DIRECT PLUS. Subsequent analysis …
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Regarding concerns about the effects of exposure to potentially toxic substances on fetal and infant health, researchers report in a recent Environment International magazine studies. More specifically, this study found that breastfeeding is associated with higher concentrations of some of these chemicals or their metabolites in infants compared to formula-fed infants. Studies: Benzophenones, bisphenols and …
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Humans have an evolutionary preference for sweets. Sweet foods like fruit and honey were an important source of energy for our ancestors. However, in the modern world, sugary foods are readily available, very cheap and widely advertised. We now consume too much sugar in food and drink – the kind that is added rather than …
In a recent study published on Research Square* Preprint server, Researchers examined gender differences among patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the United States (US). Study: Gender differences in the diagnosis of COVID-19, risk factors and disease comorbidities. Image credit: Kzenon/Shutterstock Studies report greater severity and mortality related to COVID-19 in men compared to …
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At the end of 2021, there was a worldwide recovery of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) due to the occurrence of highly transmissible acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) variant Omicron. Omicron surpassed the Delta variant by the end of December 2021. At the beginning of January, Omicron spread considerably around the world, even in places …
For many Australians, the pressure on living costs is growing and supermarkets are warning that you need to come up with more pain because of your weekly food bill. Factors influencing food prices include labor shortages, raw material costs and rising fuel and service costs. Speaking at the Australian Global Food Forum this week, Coles …
A Phase 1 gene therapy clinical study in 28 patients with Leber hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON) degenerative retinal disease did not identify any significant safety concerns; however, treatment failed to improve or slow vision loss, even at the highest dose. LHON affects the optic nerve, which transmits visual signals from the retina sensing light to …
Passengers stand in line for fast food at the airport, where prices are consistent. Photo: Alamy Airport refreshments; where dreams of cuisine and travel dollars die. I didn’t feel reluctant (or general ignorance) to order airport beer for $ 38 or $ 30 deconstructed sausage and tea, but I went through enough terminals around the …
