Some mosquitoes like it hot
Newswise — Certain populations of mosquitoes are more heat tolerant and better equipped to survive heat waves than others, according to new research from Washington University in St.…
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Food as Medicine: How Strawberries Can Reduce Diabetes Risk
Strawberries may seem like a small dietary addition, but their health benefits pack a serious punch. For more than a decade, UNLV professor Arpita Basu has been studying…
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Produce Prescription Programs Yield Positive Health Benefits for Participants, Study Finds
Newswise — Around the country, non-profits and local governments are testing the idea of food as medicine through “produce prescription programs”—with promising results, according to researchers from the…
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New study will compare microbes on fresh produce from gardens versus supermarkets
BYLINE: Laurel Hamers, University Communications Newswise — EUGENE, Ore. – August 21, 2023 — The journey that your fruits and veggies take to get to your plate might…
Read more New study will compare microbes on fresh produce from gardens versus supermarketsPromoting Legume Consumption and Reducing Red Meat Safely Supports Bone Health and Protein Intake
Newswise — A study conducted at the University of Helsinki demonstrated that the partial substitution of red and processed meat with pea- and faba bean–based food products ensured…
Read more Promoting Legume Consumption and Reducing Red Meat Safely Supports Bone Health and Protein IntakeOlive oil and fresh, sun-ripened plant-based foods: the Mediterranean Diet as a winning combination for health
Newswise — A researcher from the University of Warwick says that to promote better health within Western societies, it’s essential to reshape our food culture. This means moving…
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With Support from Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, East Hollywood Community Garden Kicks Off the Summer
Newswise — East Hollywood (July 24, 2023) – Expanding its commitment to the health and well-being of the people in its community, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles sponsored the…
Read more With Support from Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, East Hollywood Community Garden Kicks Off the SummerResearchers Identify Genes that Directly Influence What We Eat
Newswise — In one of the first large-scale studies of genes related to diet, researchers have uncovered almost 500 genes that appear to directly influence the foods we…
Read more Researchers Identify Genes that Directly Influence What We EatScientists Name Top Five Foods Rich in Prebiotics
Newswise — There is growing evidence that consuming prebiotics — certain types of fiber often found in plants that stimulate beneficial bacteria in your gut — can help…
Read more Scientists Name Top Five Foods Rich in PrebioticsStudy challenges advice to limit high-fat dairy in global diet
Newswise — Sophia Antipolis, 7 July 2023: Unprocessed red meat and whole grains can be included or left out of a healthy diet, according to a study conducted…
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Not eating enough of these six healthy foods is associated with higher cardiovascular disease and deaths globally
Embargoed by the European Heart Journal until Thursday, July 6 at 7:05 (EDT) Newswise — HAMILTON, ON (July 6, 2023) – A study led by McMaster University and…
Read more Not eating enough of these six healthy foods is associated with higher cardiovascular disease and deaths globallyShoppers prioritize price over health for food choices
Key Takeaways: When food consumers are properly incentivized, they will choose healthier options. When financial incentives are removed, consumers are more likely to choose less healthy options by…
Read more Shoppers prioritize price over health for food choicesAlmond Milk Yogurt: More Nutritious Than Dairy-Based Yogurt
Newswise — AMHERST, Mass. – In a nutritional comparison of plant-based and dairy yogurts, almond milk yogurt came out on top, according to research led by a University…
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Natto: A Stress-Busting Food
Newswise — Health is wealth as the saying goes and new research now shows that it is possible to have a healthy, less stressed society through familiar and…
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Study Links Poor Diet to 14 Million Cases of Type 2 Diabetes Globally
Newswise — A research model of dietary intake in 184 countries, developed by researchers at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University, estimates that…
Read more Study Links Poor Diet to 14 Million Cases of Type 2 Diabetes GloballyThe heart benefits of walnuts likely come from the gut
Newswise — A new study examining the gene expression of gut microbes suggests that the heart-healthy benefits of walnuts may be linked to beneficial changes in the mix…
Read more The heart benefits of walnuts likely come from the gutLas setas comestibles son un alimento saludable y mágico
Newswise — AUSTIN, Minnesota. Las setas comestibles se pueden encontrar en muchos platos, desde omelets hasta salteados, en los que suelen pasar desapercibidas. Las setas comestibles no solo…
Read more Las setas comestibles son un alimento saludable y mágicoCan food banks better promote nutrition and health?
Newswise — An estimated 53 million people in the U.S. turned to food banks and community programs for help putting food on the table in 2021. In recent decades, food…
Read more Can food banks better promote nutrition and health?TRANSCRIPT AND VIDEO AVAILABLE: Newswise Live Event: Do No-Calorie Sweeteners Affect Health?
What: Virtual Press Briefing on New Study of Low- and No-Calorie Sweeteners and Glycemic Response. When: Tuesday, February 21 2022 at 1:00 PM EST Who: Dr. Tauseef Khan,…
Read more TRANSCRIPT AND VIDEO AVAILABLE: Newswise Live Event: Do No-Calorie Sweeteners Affect Health?Top 15 Sources of Sodium Updated in Bid to Reduce Intake
Newswise — Washington D.C. – Identifying the top sources of sodium in the American diet can inform policies and programs aimed at reducing sodium intake, a key risk…
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