To give astronauts better food, engineers test a fridge prototype in microgravity
Astronauts have been going to space since 1961, but they still don’t have a refrigerator to use for keeping food cold on … Continua la lettura
Studying the effects of food ads on childhood obesity
Food advertisements targeting kids can encourage poor eating habits that contribute to obesity; however, not all children are susceptible … Continua la lettura
Researchers show a diet designed to lower blood pressure also improved other factors in cardiac health
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in the United States. Public health advocates frequently site Americans' high-sodium diet as … Continua la lettura
No link between milk and increased cholesterol according to new study of 2 million people
Regular consumption of milk is not associated with increased levels of cholesterol, according to new research … Continua la lettura
Researchers aim to discover microbiome’s role in personalized nutrition
Personalized nutrition has emerged in recent years as a key potential solution to a variety of diseases that originate in the gut, … Continua la lettura
Study: Grocery taxes increase likelihood of food insecurity
Approximately one-third of all U.S. counties do not exempt grocery foods from the general sales tax, which means the lowest-income families living … Continua la lettura
Dogs on diets similar to their owners, U of G Global study reveals
Keto, gluten-free, organic: If a pet owner is on a specific diet, chances are their dog is on it, too, a new … Continua la lettura
All in the family: Cornell adds five species to listeria genus
The discovery, researchers said, will help food facilities identify potential growth niches that until now, may have been overlooked – thus improving … Continua la lettura