Newswise Feature Channel: Food Science

High Levels of Omega-3, Omega-6 May Protect Against Cancer

University of Georgia — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 09:10:05 EST

In addition to lowering your cholesterol, keeping your brain healthy and improving mental health, new research from the University of Georgia suggests omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids may help ward off a variety of cancers. The study relied on data from more than 250,000 people and found that higher levels of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids were associated with a lower risk of developing cancer.

Vibrational Spectroscopy Optimized for Accurate Coffee Origin Classification

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 21:50:52 EST

A research team has unveiled findings that enhance the classification of coffee origin through vibrational spectroscopy, a green, cost-effective, and rapid analytical method.

A New Study Highlights Microalgae as Sustainable Ingredients for Food and Pharmaceutical Applications

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 21:35:24 EST

A research team has unveiled the unique chemical, microstructural, rheological, and flavor-related properties of four commercially available microalgal species--Arthrospira, Isochrysis, Nannochloropsis, and Tetraselmis.

Nitric Oxide Treatment Preserves Fresh Walnuts, Reduces Decay, and Maintains Quality

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 21:20:18 EST

A research team demonstrates the efficacy of sodium nitroprusside (SNP), a nitric oxide (NO) donor, in preserving fresh walnuts (Juglans regia L.) post-harvest quality.

Cross-Campus Collaboration Brings 'Food as Health' Cooking Videos Into Patient Rooms

University of Kentucky — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 10:15:25 EST

UK HealthCare is revolutionizing patient education by bringing a series of cooking videos directly into hospital patient rooms. This collaborative project aims to support patients with chronic diet-sensitive conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, stroke and heart disease by providing easy-to-follow, medically tailored recipes.

MSU Expert: What to Know About Halloween Candy Safety

Michigan State University — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 17:15:01 EST

Halloween is a favorite holiday for many adults and especially young children. With traditions ranging from attending fun costume parties to transforming spaces with spooky decorations to trick-or-treating, there's ample opportunity for kids to find themselves with heaps of candy. So, what should parents know about the health effects of all this candy? Christine Venema is a food safety educator with MSU Extension. Here, she explains what parents should know when it comes to the health concerns around candy and the shelf life of candy.

Researcher Suggests Eggs as Additional Vitamin D Source as Autumn Days Grow Shorter, Colder

Virginia Tech — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 18:00:34 EST

A deficiency in vitamin D can lead to problems with bone development and maintenance, and additional symptoms including muscle weakness, fatigue, and depression. To supplement the body's necessary daily dose of vitamin D, Virginia Tech poultry expert Mike Persia has a recommendation for an additional source: Eggs.

Expert Available: Edibles are Not a Treat at Halloween

Stony Brook University — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 13:00:35 EST

McDonald's E. coli Outbreak Linked to Slivered Onions

George Washington University — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 12:55:02 EST

Lab-Grown Pork Gets Support From Sorghum Grain

American Chemical Society (ACS) — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 09:30:59 EST

Researchers publishing in ACS' Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry have created a prototype cultured pork using a new material: kafirin proteins isolated from red sorghum grain.

Thermal imaging may help fruits, veggies stay fresher longer

University of Georgia — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 09:15:40 EST

A recent University of Georgia review suggests new temperature measuring technologies could make that process much simpler, amid growing agricultural challenges fueled by fluctuating climates.

The Vandal Theory Podcast - Season 8, Episode 1: Exploring Killer Yeasts

University of Idaho — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 22:35:14 EST

Question: Have you ever tried baking or brewing with yeast?

Study: Parents' Understanding of Atopic Dermatitis May Influence Child's Diet

American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 08:00:00 EST

Parents of children with atopic dermatitis (AD, also called eczema) know that the allergic condition can mean a heightened risk of developing food allergies. The desire to prevent food allergies causes some parents to consider elimination diets, cutting out certain foods from their child's diet. A new study being presented at this year's American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) Annual Scientific Meeting in Boston showed that elimination diets in the case of atopic dermatitis only mildly improved AD lesions in one-third of the study participants.

Aumenta La Necesidad De Derivaciones Psicologicas Para Ninos Con Alergias Alimentarias

American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 08:00:00 EST

Con el aumento de la incidencia de alergias alimentarias en los ninos en la ultima decada, ha habido un aumento correspondiente en la necesidad de servicios de psicologia profesional debido al aumento de la ansiedad. Un nuevo estudio que se presentara en la Reunion Cientifica Anual del Colegio Americano de Alergia, Asma e Inmunologia (ACAAI) de este ano en Boston mostro un aumento de mas del 50% en las derivaciones a psicologos en un centro en 2023 en comparacion con las derivaciones anuales de 2018 a 2022.

Need for Psychology Referrals Increasing for Children with Food Allergies

American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 08:00:00 EST

With the rise in incidence of food allergies in children in the past decade, there has been a corresponding increase in the need for professional psychology services due to increased anxiety. A new study being presented at this year's American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) Annual Scientific Meeting in Boston showed a more than 50% increase in psychology referrals at one center in 2023 compared to yearly referrals from 2018-2022.

Estudio: La comprension de los padres sobre la dermatitis atopica puede influir en la dieta del nino

American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 08:00:00 EST

Los padres de ninos con dermatitis atopica (DA, tambien llamada eczema) saben que la condicion alergica puede significar un mayor riesgo de desarrollar alergias alimentarias. El deseo de prevenir las alergias alimentarias hace que algunos padres consideren dietas de eliminacion, eliminando ciertos alimentos de la dieta de sus hijos. Un nuevo estudio presentado en la Reunion Cientifica Anual del Colegio Americano de Alergia, Asma e Inmunologia (ACAAI) de este ano en Boston mostro que las dietas de eliminacion en el caso de la dermatitis atopica solo mejoraron levemente las lesiones de DA en un tercio de los participantes del estudio.

Boosting Kiwifruit's Immunity: Transcription Factors Prove Crucial in Disease Resistance

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 21:10:26 EST

Researchers have made a key discovery in agricultural science, identifying transcription factors AcREM14 and AcC3H1 that significantly boost kiwifruit's resistance to Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae, the bacterium behind the devastating bacterial canker.

Switching to Plant Milk? Here's What You Should Know

Tufts University — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 14:45:21 EST

Alice H. Lichtenstein, senior scientist at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging (HNRCA) at Tufts University and the Stanley N. Gershoff Professor of Nutrition at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University, and Diane McKay, assistant professor at the Friedman School, recently shared their advice for people interested in making the switch from dairy milk to plant milk.

FSU Expert Available to Discuss Latest E. Coli Outbreak

Florida State University — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 12:40:07 EST

By: Stephen Stone | Published: October 23, 2024 | 12:10 pm | SHARE: On Tuesday, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced an outbreak of Escherichia coli (E. coli) linked to McDonald's quarter pounders.According to the Associated Press, 49 cases between Sept. 27 through Oct. 11 were reported in the states of Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Oregon, Utah, Wisconsin and Wyoming.

How to Grow Food Without Light

Washington University in St. Louis — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 12:05:35 EST

In a new publication, engineers at Washington University in St. Louis make the case for electro-agriculture to help drastically cut carbon emissions.