Precut salad may encourage growth of salmonella

A new study from the University of Leicester shows that small amounts of damage to salad leaves in bagged salads encourage the presence of Salmonella enterica.

Healthy living linked to higher brain function, delay of dementia

It’s tempting to dip into the leftover Halloween treats, but new research out of York University has found eating plenty of fruits and vegetables, combined with regular exercise, leads to better…

Drinking an ice slurry/water mix helps body cope with exertion in hot weather

New research from the University of Montana demonstrates a unique relationship between fluid volume and fluid temperature during arduous work in the heat.

Aberrant epigenetic regulation behind the intestinal symptoms in coeliac disease

Researchers at the University of Tampere discovered a mechanism causing aberrancies in coeliac disease and colorectal cancer.

Scientists challenge recommendation that men with more muscle need more protein

Sports nutrition recommendations may undergo a significant shift after research from the University of Stirling has found individuals with more muscle mass do not need more protein after resistance…

Hundreds of years later, teeth tell the story of people who didn’t get enough sunshine

Researchers at McMaster University have found a rich new record of vitamin D deficiency, one that resides in the teeth of every person and remains viable for hundreds of years or more.

Help at hand for people watching their weight

Researchers from the University of Sydney’s Boden Institute of Obesity, Nutrition, Exercise & Eating Disorders have developed a portable and easy-to-use method to help people estimate portion size…

Obesity: Could being well hydrated prevent weight gain?

Individuals who have a higher body mass index and are obese have insufficient levels of hydration, finds a new study from the University of Michigan.

Urine tests not reliable for dehydration in older adults

Urine tests should not be used to measure dehydration among the elderly – according to new research from the University of East Anglia (UEA).

Sugar substitutes may cut calories, but don’t offer health benefits for individuals with obesity: Study

Artificial sweeteners help individuals with obesity to cut calories and lose weight but may have negative health effects, according to researchers at York University’s Faculty of Health.

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