Vaccinating Chickens Could Prevent Foodborne Illness

A vaccine could be developed to prevent Campylobacter being carried in chickens.

Regular Chocolate Consumption Linked To Leaner Bodies

People who eat chocolate regularly tend to be thinner than those who never or very rarely consume chocolate, researchers from the University of California, San Diego, reported in Archives of Internal Medicine…

Snacking on raisins may offer a heart-healthy way to lower blood pressure

If you have slightly higher than normal blood pressure – known as prehypertension – consider eating a handful of raisins. New data suggest that, among individuals with mild increases in blood pressure, the routine consumption of raisins (three times a day) may significantly lower blood pressure.

The Time Is Ripe For Salmonella

The ripeness of fruit could determine how food-poisoning bacteria grow on them, according to scientists presenting their work at the Society for General Microbiology’s Spring Conference in Dublin. Their work could lead to new strategies to improve food safety, bringing many health and economic benefits…

A Snack With Even Higher Antioxidant Levels Than Fruits And Vegetables

Popcorn’s reputation as a snack food that’s actually good for health popped up a few notches as scientists reported that it contains more of the healthful antioxidant substances called “polyphenols” than fruits and vegetables. They spoke at the 243rd National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society (ACS), the world’s largest scientific society.

International Health Study Finds Danes Top For Healthy Eating

Danish consumers are attracting attention in a new international study on healthy eating. More than 3,000 consumers from five European countries were asked whether they are willing to accept national economic interventions to promote healthy eating habits…

Could Our Genes Be Making Us Fat?

While high-fat foods are thought to be of universal appeal, there is actually a lot of variation in the extent to which people like and consume fat…

Popcorn: The snack with even higher antioxidants levels than fruits and vegetables

Popcorn’s reputation as a snack food that’s actually good for health popped up a few notches today as scientists reported that it contains more of the healthful antioxidant substances called “polyphenols” than fruits and vegetables.

Study Of Selenium Metabolism

Spanish and Danish researchers have developed a method for the in vivo study of the unknown metabolism of selenium, an essential element for living beings. The technique can help clarify whether or not it possesses the anti-tumour properties that have been attributed to it and yet have not been verified through clinical trials…

Improved Peanut Allergy Diagnosis

Researchers from the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute and the University of Melbourne have identified a new way to accurately test for peanut allergy. It is hoped the test will be more cost effective and convenient than standard approaches and minimise over-diagnosis of peanut allergy in the community…

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