New link between high-fat ‘Western’ diet and atherosclerosis identified

Researchers have found that a diet high in saturated fat raises levels of endothelial lipase, an enzyme associated with the development of atherosclerosis, and, conversely, that a diet high in omega-3 polyunsaturated fat lowers levels of this enzyme. The findings establish a “new” link between diet and athersoclerosis and suggest a novel way to prevent cardiovascular heart disease

Chronic kidney disease alters intestinal microbial flora

Chronic kidney disease changes the composition of intestinal bacterial microbes that normally play a crucial role in staving off disease-causing pathogens and maintaining micronutrient balance, according to new research.

Fruits and vegetables: Seven-a-day for happiness and mental health

Happiness and mental health are highest among people who eat seven portions of fruit and vegetables a day, according to a new report.

"May Contain/Contains – Food Allergen Labelling" – Better Labelling In The EU Is Necessary To Empower People With Food Allergy In Europe

For patients that risk severe anaphylactic reactions from food, even the simpliest actions in daily life, such as eating at a restaurant or purchasing food sold in a marketplace can be life-threatening as 7 out of 10 severe reactions happen when eating out…

Tomatoes Lower Stroke Risk

If you eat plenty of tomatoes your risk of having a stroke will probably be lower, scientists from the University of Eastern Finland in Kuopio revealed in the October 9th issue of Neurology. The authors added that lycopene, an antioxidant in tomatoes, appears to have the stroke-prevention benefits…

Drinking Milk Said To Protect From Colon Cancer Progression

A protein that exists in milk can significantly reduce the rate at which colon cancer cells grow over time, researchers from the University of Lund, Sweden, reported in the Journal of Dairy Science, the official journal of the American Dairy Science Association. Previous studies have shown that milk can reduce the risk of developing diabetes and metabolic syndrome…

Can eating tomatoes lower the risk of stroke?

Eating tomatoes and tomato-based foods is associated with a lower risk of stroke, according to new research. Tomatoes are high in the antioxidant lycopene

Fatty, Sugary Foods May Harm Brain & Encourage Overeating

Diets high in saturated fat and refined sugar lead people on the path to obesity, while also changing their brains, which may provoke overconsumption of those same foods and make losing weight very challenging…

Obesity Resulting From High-Fat, High-Sugar Foods May Impair Brain, Fuel Overeating

“Betcha can’t eat just one!” For obese people trying to lose weight, the Lays potato chip advertising slogan hits a bit too close to home as it describes the daily battle to resist high calorie foods…

A Biological Effect Of Aging May Be Slowed By Omega-3 Supplements

Taking enough omega-3 fatty acid supplements to change the balance of oils in the diet could slow a key biological process linked to aging, new research suggests…

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