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Novel bacteriophage offers a promising biocontrol solution against foodborne Salmonella

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Researchers from China have identified a novel bacteriophage that offers a highly promising “green” biocontrol solution against foodborne Salmonella. The study was published in Applied and Environmental Microbiology, a journal of the American Society for Microbiology. This study was conducted to address the severe challenges posed by antimicrobial-resistant Salmonella to global food safety and public … Read more

Can camel milk improve health? Review highlights benefits but warns against drinking it raw

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From blood sugar control to immune and gut effects, camel milk is drawing scientific interest as a functional food, but this review says any promise must be weighed against the real safety risks of drinking it raw. Review: Camel Milk as a Functional Food: Nutritional Composition, Health-Promoting Benefits, and Safety Considerations. Image Credit: MehmetO / … Read more

The downside of popular weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, Zepbound

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Another key concern is the growing demand for these drugs among individuals who are medically healthy but experience high levels of weight-related anxiety. Increasingly, GLP-1 medications are being sought not for disease management but for aesthetic or preventive reasons. The rise of telehealth platforms and targeted social media marketing has accelerated this trend, often positioning … Read more

Study connects ultra-processed diets to fertility and embryo development

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Eating large amounts of ultra-processed food (UPF) is linked not only to reduced fertility in men, but also to slower growth in early embryos, and smaller yolk sacs, which are essential for early embryonic development, according to new research. The authors of the study, which is published today (Tuesday) in Human Reproduction, one of the … Read more

Leaving home may worsen diet quality in young adults, Australian study finds

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Moving out of the parental home may do more than change where young adults live; it may also mark a lasting shift toward poorer diet quality during one of the most formative stages of life. Key takeaways Drop in diet quality Leaving the parental home was associated with a small decline in overall diet quality, … Read more

Milk and wheat proteins identified as potent defenses against cholera

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A glass of milk and a slice of bread do not look like medicine. But a new study from UC Riverside suggests that certain proteins in common foods can make it far harder for cholera bacteria to take hold in the gut, at least in mice. The research found that diets high in casein, the … Read more

When’s the Best Time to Take Magnesium?

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The internet is buzzing about magnesium supplements: the benefits of taking magnesium, the different types of magnesium that are available, and how to time your supplementation to max out the benefits. But before we get into the latter, it’s important to recognize that while there is a time for magnesium, there is also a place. … Read more