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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

Vitamin B2 metabolism helps cancer cells resist ferroptosis

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A lack of vitamin B2 makes tumor cells more susceptible to a unique form of cell death. This was discovered by researchers at the Rudolf Virchow Centre at the University of Würzburg. The human body cannot produce vitamin B2 – also known as riboflavin – itself; it must absorb the important substance through diet. The … Read more

Fiber intake may reduce heart disease risk in night shift workers

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A large long-term study suggests that what shift workers eat, especially how much fiber they consume, could meaningfully influence their risk of coronary heart disease, offering a potential dietary strategy to counter the cardiovascular strain of working through the night. Study: Night shift work, dietary patterns, and coronary heart disease. Image credit: Jacob Lund/Shutterstock.com CHD … Read more

Higher red meat intake links to greater diabetes odds in large US study

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Large-scale U.S. population data suggest that red meat consumption patterns may be associated with diabetes prevalence, whereas alternative protein choices may confer metabolic advantages. Study: Association Between Red Meat Intake and Diabetes: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of a Nationally Representative Sample of U.S. Adults (NHANES 2003–2016). Image Credit: PeopleImages / Shutterstock In a recent study published … Read more

Unprocessed beef does not worsen metabolic health in prediabetes

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A controlled crossover trial finds that short-term consumption of unprocessed beef is on par with poultry for glucose control, β-cell function, and cardiometabolic markers in people with prediabetes. Study: Effects of Diets Containing Beef Compared with Poultry on Pancreatic β-Cell Function and Other Cardiometabolic Health Indicators in Males and Females with Prediabetes: A Randomized, Crossover … Read more

Health benefits and risks uncovered

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A new review finds that while the carnivore diet may deliver short-term improvements, weak evidence and emerging risks make long-term adherence a gamble for health. Study: Carnivore Diet: A Scoping Review of the Current Evidence, Potential Benefits and Risks. Image Credit: Fascinadora / Shutterstock.com In a recent review published in Nutrients, researchers determined the nutritional adequacy … Read more

Scientists offer new insight into how common parasite T. gondii causes disease

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A University of California, Riverside team of scientists has found that Toxoplasma gondii, a common parasite affecting up to one-third of the global population, is far more complex than previously believed. The findings, published in Nature Communications, offer new insight into how T. gondii causes disease and why it has been so difficult to treat. Humans commonly contract toxoplasmosis by … Read more

The End of Calorie Counting: The Rise of Nutrient‑First Diets

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Archyde “`html The End of Calorie counting: A New Era of Nutritional Focus Table of Contents 1. The End of Calorie counting: A New Era of Nutritional Focus 2. Diet Trends… You can read the full story here: The End of Calorie Counting: The Rise of Nutrient‑First Diets. Source link

Adding lean pork to a plant-forward diet supports healthy aging biomarkers

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A controlled feeding trial shows that minimally processed pork, when incorporated into a plant-forward dietary pattern, delivers biomarker benefits comparable to those of legumes in healthy older adults without harming cognitive or physical aging markers. Study: Effects of Minimally Processed Red Meat within a Plant-Forward Diet on Biomarkers of Physical and Cognitive Aging: A Randomized … Read more

Back-to-basics, not fad diets beat heart disease and diabetes

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What is the best diet to reduce heart disease and risk of diabetes? Research suggests that a back-to-basics approach may be the key to overcoming the fad diet trend. Study: The impact of dietary interventions on cardiometabolic health. Image credit: New Africa/Shutterstock.com A recent paper published in the journal Cardiovascular Diabetology reviews dietary interventions for cardiometabolic health. An … Read more