Study reveals listeria bacteria can hide inside tissue of romaine lettuce

A Purdue University study shows that the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes can live inside the tissue of romaine lettuce, suggesting that conventional post-harvest sanitization practices might not be…

Study: Toss eggs onto salads to increase Vitamin E absorption

Adding whole eggs to a colorful salad boosts the amount of Vitamin E the body absorbs from the vegetables, according to research from Purdue University.

Laser tool effective at identifying mutant listeria bacteria

A Purdue University-developed laser tool already effective in quickly detecting harmful bacteria has been shown to detect mutant varieties of listeria – and in the same amount of time.

Losing weight with a high-protein diet can help adults sleep better

Overweight and obese adults who are losing weight with a high-protein diet are more likely to sleep better, according to new research from Purdue University.

Study: Calcium supplementation does not clog arteries

Contrary to recent reports, consuming calcium supplements is not likely to cause heart problems or heart attacks, according to a study from Purdue University.

Purdue researchers report sweet corn could make animal vaccines safer

Animal vaccine manufacturers could benefit from the work of two Purdue University researchers who are testing biomaterial made from sweet corn to make vaccines safer.

Study: DASH diet can substitute lean pork for chicken or fish to reduce blood pressure

Adults who are following the DASH-style eating pattern to lower their blood pressure can expand their protein options to include lean, unprocessed pork, according to research from Purdue University.

Boosting neural pathway from gut to brain may reduce food consumption

A new study from Purdue University found that stimulating neural activity in the vagus nerve – which extends from the gut to the brain – caused mice to eat smaller meals.

Phage ‘cocktail’ wipes out 99 percent of E. coli in meat and spinach

Treating food products with select bacteriophages – viruses that target and kill bacteria – could significantly reduce concentrations of E. coli, a Purdue University study shows.An injection of bacteriophages – also known informally as “phages” – nearly eradicated a toxin-producing strain of E. coli in contaminated spinach and ground beef, in some cases decreasing E.

Tips to help high school athletes transition to non-competitive college life

High school student-athletes adjusting to life at college with no organized team sports may have a tough time eating right and exercising, says a Purdue University expert…

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