Soy shows promise as natural anti-microbial agent: Study

Soy isoflavones and peptides may inhibit the growth of microbial pathogens that cause food-borne illnesses, according to a new study from University of Guelph researchers.

Reducing cholesterol with food made from soybeans, amaranth

Scientists developed a supplement to maintain optimal health that contributes to the growth and development of children and adolescents.

Standardization and simplification is key to helping NICU babies feed and grow

A new standardized approach for feeding infants in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) helps babies attain full oral feeds sooner, improves their growth and sends them home sooner.

What are the health benefits of mushrooms?

Learn about the potential health benefits of mushrooms including assisting in inhibiting the growth of cancer cells, regulating blood pressure and improving immune response.

What are the health benefits of mushrooms?

Learn about the potential health benefits of mushrooms including assisting in inhibiting the growth of cancer cells, regulating blood pressure and improving immune response.

Scientists develop new way to detect threatening nanoparticles in food

Over the last few years, the use of nanomaterials for water treatment, food packaging, pesticides, cosmetics and other industries has increased.

Fructooliogosaccharides Provide Digestive, Immunity And Bone Health Benefits

A new presentation at the 2013 Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Annual Meeting & Expo in Chicago® focused on the health benefits of short-chain fructooliogosaccharides (scFOS), which are low-calorie, non-digestible carbohydrates that can improve food taste and texture while aiding immunity, bone health and the growth and balance of important bacteria in the digestive track…

400 IU Of Vitamin D Daily Is Sufficient For Infants

Babies should be given a daily dose of vitamin D of 400 IU (international units) to help them stay healthy, according to a new study in JAMA. Vitamin D is important for the growth of healthy bones and to prevent rickets, and it is particularly crucial that infants get enough of it during their first year life because their bones are growing very quickly…

Growth Of Toxic Algae Caused By Nitrogen From Pollution, Natural Sources Harmful To Marine Life And Human Health

Nitrogen in ocean waters fuels the growth of two tiny but toxic phytoplankton species that are harmful to marine life and human health, warns a new study published in the Journal of Phycology…

Effectively Treating Colorectal Cancer With Grape Seed Extract, Even As Cancer Gets More Aggressive

When the going gets tough, grape seed extract gets going: A University of Colorado Cancer Center study recently published in the journal Cancer Letters shows that the more advanced are colorectal cancer cells, the more GSE inhibits their growth and survival.

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