Human gut microbes alter mouse metabolism, depending on diet

Germ-free mice that received gut bacteria from obese humans put on more weight and accumulated more fat than mice that were given bacteria from the guts of lean humans, according to a new study.

Chronically ill struggle to put food on the table

A new study from Canada suggests households where adults have chronic illnesses, such as diabetes, arthritis, migraines, back problems, heart disease and mental illness, are more likely to struggle to put food on the table.

What are the benefits of wine?

Wine, especially red wine has been studied extensively over many years, with impressive findings for heart benefits, longer lifespan, cancer protection, and better mental health.

Iron supplementation among children living in malaria-endemic area does not result in increased incidence of malaria

Children in a malaria-endemic community in Ghana who received a micronutrient powder with iron did not have an increased incidence of malaria, according to a study in the September 4 issue of JAMA. Previous research has suggested that iron supplementation for children with iron deficiency in malaria-endemic areas may increase the risk of malaria…

Ease of access improves fruit and vegetable consumption

A new study that community-supported agriculture programs may be a feasible approach for providing fresh fruits and vegetables to under-resourced communities.

Calorie-counting ‘eButton’ camera measures portion size

Those who are counting calories must rely on either clunky food scales or inaccurate guesses of portion sizes. But a new wearable computer called the eButton, which matches images against a library of 3D geometric shapes, may soon provide a stealthy, accurate way of measuring calories…

Violent behavior linked to nutritional deficiencies

Deficiencies of vitamins A, D, K, B1, B3, B6, B12 and folate, and of minerals iodine, potassium, iron, magnesium, zinc, chromium and manganese can all contribute to mental instability and violent behavior, according to a report published in the Spring 2013 issue of Wise Traditions, the journal of the Weston A.

The relationship between chronic illness and food insecurity

Research findings provide direct evidence that people with chronic diseases are more likely to be food insecure – that is suffering from inadequate, insecure access to food as a result of financial constraints…

Antibiotic-resistant strains of salmonella tracked from farm to fork

Continuing research on Salmonella may enable researchers to identify and track strains of antibiotic resistant bacteria as they evolve and spread, according to researchers in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences…

Lifelong ‘safe’ exposure to very low levels of food contaminants leads to metabolic diseases

If you’re eating better and exercising regularly, but still aren’t seeing improvements in your health, there might be a reason: pollution. According to a new research report published in the September issue of The FASEB Journal, what you are eating and doing may not be the problem, but what’s in what you are eating could be the culprit…

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