Salt consumption higher in low socioeconomic groups in the UK

The first study to assess social inequalities following a national salt reduction program in the UK reveals that people from lower socioeconomic groups consume more salt.

Monosodium glutamate: debunking a long-running food myth

Few ingredients come with as much baggage as monosodium glutamate.

Fortifying condiments, seasonings for countries with widespread micronutrient deficiencies

Two University of Illinois scientists are contributing to World Health Organization (WHO) efforts to fortify condiments and seasonings for use in countries with widespread micronutrient deficiencies.

Intensive behavioral counseling recommended for overweight and obese patients with cardio risk factors

The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends that overweight or obese adults with at least one additional risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD) be offered or referred…

Scientists uncover why major cow milk allergen is actually allergenic

Cow milk allergy occurs in children and in adults. Scientists at Messerli Research Institute at the Vetmeduni Vienna, the Medical University of Vienna, and the University of Vienna investigated…

Spinal cord neurons protected against oxidative stress by green tea polyphenols

Green tea polyphenols are strong antioxidants and can reduce free radical damage. Can they protect spinal cord neurons against oxidative stress?

What are the health benefits of sweet potatoes?

Find out about the potential health benefits of sweet potatoes including a protective role against prostate cancer, promoting fertility, boosting immunity and supporting vision.

Adherence to diet can be measured from blood

New results from the Nordic SYSDIET study show that it’s possible to assess dietary compliance from a blood sample.

New data show value of oral nutritional supplements given in preoperative setting

Abbott has announced a new study, published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons, that demonstrated preoperative standard oral nutritional supplements (ONS) provide similar benefits…

Protein identified that helps prevent active tuberculosis in infected patients

UCLA-led study has identified a protein that appears to play a key role in protecting people infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis – the bacterium that causes tuberculosis – from developing the…

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