Nanoplastics Can Interact with Salmonella to Affect Food Safety, Study Shows

Newswise — URBANA, Ill. – Plastic products are ubiquitous in our food supply chain, shedding microplastics into every part of the human ecosystem. As they degrade, microplastics break down into even smaller fragments called nanoplastics — tiny particles that can affect biological molecules in ways not fully understood. In a new study, researchers at the University of … Read more

New Research Finds Heart Health Benefits in Combining Mango and Avocado Daily

Newswise — ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 24, 2026  — For the one in three (98 million) Americans living with prediabetes, a surprising fresh fruit pairing may hold promise for heart health. A new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association suggests that adding one avocado and a cup of mango to your daily … Read more

High-Protein Diet: FSU Expert Explains Benefits & Science

The Protein Priority: navigating the Latest Dietary Trend Table of Contents The Protein Priority: navigating the Latest Dietary Trend Understanding Your protein Needs The Rise of Protein-Enriched Products The Science Behind the Trend Beyond Weight Loss: The Broader Benefits High-Protein Diet: FSU Expert Explains Benefits & Science What Exactly is a High-Protein Diet? The Science … Read more

New Research Uncovers How Yogurt’s Probiotics May Help Reduce Cancer Risk

Using data from over 150,000 participants, researchers discovered that people who ate yogurt twice a week had a 20% lower incidence of certain colorectal cancers. The protective effect was associated with the presence of beneficial gut bacteria. Scientists have found that consuming yogurt regularly may lower the risk of a specific type of colorectal cancer. … Read more