MANILA, Philippines — The modern diet is replete with ultra-processed food products (UPPs), which are food items that contain preservatives, colors, flavors, emulsifiers and artificial sweeteners. This category of food includes softdrinks, ice cream, hotdog, corned beef, meatloaf, sausages, instant noodles and, Read More
The climate crisis is becoming a direct threat to all. Extreme weather phenomena are accelerating in frequency and intensity, provoking death and disease, social and economic turmoil. Greece, Cyprus and other parts of Southern Europe are on the front line. It is Read More
A junk food diet is often linked to obesity and increased risk of chronic health conditions such as diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. A recent study has revealed that indulging in a junk food diet during adolescence can leave a lasting impact on Read More
Eating a fatty, sugary Western diet (read: junk food) during the crucial years of brain development impairs memory long-term, new research has found. Caused by a reduction in a neurotransmitter associated with Alzheimer’s disease, the memory impairment wasn’t reversed by switching to Read More
Healthy diet lowers heart disease risk in breast cancer survivors, study finds April 17, 2024 Editors’ notes This article has been reviewed according to Science X’s editorial process and policies. Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content’s credibility: fact-checked trusted Read More
When it comes to popular health topics and trends, all eyes are on the gut microbiome—its importance for overall health and the many actions we can take everyday to improve its vitality. Over recent years, interest in the gut microbiome has skyrocketed, Read More
People who eat lots of seafood may have a higher exposure to toxic chemicals known as perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which have been linked to health problems like cancer and birth defects, a new study suggests. PFAS are man-made chemicals that Read More
Junk food-filled diet in teens may disrupt brains’ memory ability for a long time – News-Medical.Net
A new USC-led study on rats that feasted on a high-fat, sugary diet raises the possibility that a junk food-filled diet in teens may disrupt their brains’ memory ability for a long time. What we see not just in this paper, but Read More
After a year-long partnership, Wonder has acquired Relay, a New York City-based delivery service. The move is part of the food hall concept’s strategy to streamline delivery operations. Relay maintains its own fleet of contracted couriers, mainly on bikes, completing restaurant deliveries for an Read More
Supporting healthy habits with school lunches April 16, 2024 Editors’ notes This article has been reviewed according to Science X’s editorial process and policies. Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content’s credibility: fact-checked peer-reviewed publication trusted source proofread by Erica Read More