CDC: Number of cantaloupe-related Salmonella cases has doubled
Dec 08, 2023
Given the number of cases observed among the elderly and children, the “CDC [also] advises facilities that care for people who are at higher risk for severe illness to not serve cantaloupes that...
Amid salmonella outbreak, consumers should avoid unknown brands of cantaloupe
Dec 01, 2023
The CDC said it “is concerned about this outbreak because illnesses are severe … and people in long-term care facilities … have gotten sick.”
Improvements in cardiometabolic outcomes seen with healthy vegan diet
Nov 30, 2023
Twins randomly assigned to healthy vegan diet have significant decreases in LDL cholesterol concentration, fasting insulin and body weight.
Whole grain consumption linked to slower global cognitive decline
Nov 22, 2023
For African Americans, those in the highest quintile of whole grain consumption had slower declines in global cognition, perceptual speed and episodic memory.
Listeria outbreak tied to peaches, plums results in one death, 10 hospitalizations
Nov 21, 2023
The outbreak has been reported in seven states scattered across the nation.
Food insecurity in seniors linked to increased risk for dementia
Nov 21, 2023
Lower memory levels and faster age-related memory decline also were seen in association with low or very low food security.
Food sensitization linked to increased risk for cardiovascular mortality
Nov 17, 2023
A stronger association was seen for milk sensitization in both the NHANES and MESA cohorts.
Small dietary changes can lower carbon footprint
Oct 27, 2023
The total carbon footprint in United States would be reduced by >35% if all consumers switched to a lower carbon substitute.
Healthy diet in midlife reduces risk for later cognitive impairment
Oct 26, 2023
The findings were seen for adherence to the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension diet.
Higher consumption of ultraprocessed foods may increase risk for later depression
Sep 22, 2023
The findings were seen particularly for artificial sweeteners and artificially sweetened beverages.