Cholera-causing bacteria and viruses locked in evolutionary arms race

Cholera-causing bacteria are locked in an evolutionary arms race with a viral nemesis, according to a new genomic study. Experts at the Wellcome Sanger Institute, icddr,b (International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh), the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER), and their collaborators, found that in the Ganges Delta, cholera bacteria rapidly … Read more

Pesticide exposure linked to higher cancer risk in new study

A new scientific study, published in Nature Health, reveals a strong link between exposure to agricultural pesticides in the environment and the risk of developing cancer. By combining environmental data, a nationwide cancer registry, and biological analyses, researchers from the IRD, the Institut Pasteur, the University of Toulouse, and the National Institute of Neoplastic Diseases … Read more

MAHA says red meat will make you healthy. The American Heart Association disagrees

In an earlier era, the American Heart Assn. and the U.S. federal government were very closely aligned on what the American public should eat and why. Dietary guidelines from the cardiovascular research nonprofit largely mirrored those published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. American Heart Assn. representatives advised the government on the … Read more

ACLM launches project remission for Type 2 diabetes

The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) announces the launch of Project Remission: A Lifestyle Medicine Approach to Type 2 Diabetes, a national digital film series developed in partnership with Content With Purpose (CWP). Premiering during a live webinar featuring experts in the field at noon CT today, with the full series also launching digitally, the … Read more

Benefits from food fortification, yet global nutrient gaps persist

Fortifying staple foods can dramatically reduce global nutrient deficiencies at minimal cost, but gaps persist, and the risk of excess intake underscores the need for smarter, more balanced nutrition strategies.  Study: Impact of large-scale food fortification programmes on micronutrient inadequacies and their implementation costs: a modelling analysis. Image credit: udra11/Shutterstock.com Expanded guideline-based food fortification programs … Read more

New method reveals hidden protein motions for improved drug design

For many of us “protein” is the key element of a food order. However, beyond your preferred choice of meats or plant-based alternatives, proteins encompass a large class of complex biomolecules whose chemical structure is encoded in our genes. Proteins have critical functions in living cells, they help repair and build body tissues, drive metabolic … Read more

Dandelion leaves boost brain-protective compounds after digestion

A common wild plant may hold hidden brain benefits. Dandelion leaf polyphenols survive digestion and continue targeting pathways associated with Alzheimer’s disease.  Study: Characterisation of Dandelion Polyphenols and Their In Vitro Neuroprotective Effects During Simulated Digestion. Image credit: DUSAN ZIDAR/Shutterstock.com A recent study in Foods examined the enzyme-targeted neuroprotective potential of polyphenols from dandelion flowers, roots, … Read more

Heavily processed foods may raise heart disease risk beyond poor nutrition alone

A new review links ultra-processed foods and their additives to higher cardiovascular risk, pointing to large human studies and inflammation-related mechanisms that may help explain why heavily processed diets can harm heart health. Key takeaways Higher intake of ultra-processed foods was associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease. Food additives may also contribute to … Read more

Indonesia Now a Global Benchmark in Food Sector, Minister Says

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman claimed Indonesia is increasingly being recognized as a global reference in the food sector, highlighting the country’s success in achieving food self-sufficiency. “Many countries come to learn from Indonesia, from Japan and Canada to Belarus. This proves we are on the right path toward food self-sufficiency,” Amran … Read more