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Study shows skipping lunch common among children, especially young girls

Study shows skipping lunch common among children, especially young girls

According to new analysis of data from the 2009-2012 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) that evaluated eating patterns of 3,647 children ages 4-13 years, skipping lunch is a common practice among children and

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Adding peanuts to a meal benefits vascular health

Adding peanuts to a meal benefits vascular health

A study of peanut consumption showed that including them as a part of a high fat meal improved the post-meal triglyceride response and preserved endothelial function.“Peanuts are a healthy snack when eaten as part of

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Study identifies nutrients in leafy greens that slow cognitive decline in older adults

Study identifies nutrients in leafy greens that slow cognitive decline in older adults

Something as easy as adding more spinach, kale, collards and mustard greens to your diet could help slow cognitive decline, according to new research. The study also examined the nutrients responsible for the effect, linking

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Component of red grapes and wine could help ease depression

Component of red grapes and wine could help ease depression

Scientists have recently discovered a link between inflammation and depression, which affects approximately 148 million people in the United States. A new study finds that resveratrol — a natural anti-inflammatory agent found in the skin

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Salmonella and Campylobacter show significant levels of resistance to common antimicrobials in humans and animals

Salmonella and Campylobacter show significant levels of resistance to common antimicrobials in humans and animals

Treatment options for some of the most common food-borne infections are decreasing, as types of bacteria (called ‘isolates’) continue to show resistance to antimicrobial drugs. For example, multi-drug resistant isolates of Salmonella continue to spread

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Study shows US consumers prefer natural products

Study shows US consumers prefer natural products

BENEO, a leading manufacturer of functional ingredients, announced the results of its latest research, which demonstrates consumer perception of fiber, its natural functionality and health benefits. The research produced by Health Focus International quantified insights

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Gut bacteria, yeast may interact to provide health benefits

Gut bacteria, yeast may interact to provide health benefits

A study published in Nature shows that common gut bacteria may aid in the development of prebiotic medicines that help people fight off yeast infections and autoimmune diseases such as Crohn’s disease. The study shows

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Natural and non-GMO ingredients are high priority to US consumers: BENEO study

Natural and non-GMO ingredients are high priority to US consumers: BENEO study

BENEO, a leading manufacturer of functional ingredients, announced the results of its latest research, which demonstrates consumer perception of fiber, its natural functionality and health benefits. The research produced by Health Focus International quantified insights

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DSM, University Medical Centre Groningen collaborate on nutrient mapping project

DSM, University Medical Centre Groningen collaborate on nutrient mapping project

As part of the existing partnership DSM announces the collaboration with the University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG) on new research to determine how nutrient status is connected to phenotypes. The project will then map nutritional

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MemreePlus studies provide evidence of benefit to memory in elderly

MemreePlus studies provide evidence of benefit to memory in elderly

Lonza announced the publication of the results of two early pilot studies performed using soy lecithin-derived phosphatidylserine (PS) and phosphatidic acid (PA), which appeared in the November issue of Advances in Therapy. The results of