Could ancient wheat be the future of food?

Researchers believe untapped consumer markets exist for ancient foods such as einkorn, emmer, and spelt, which fed large swaths of the world’s population for thousands of years but disappeared…

Silk keeps fruit fresh without refrigeration

Half of the world’s fruit and vegetable crops are lost during the food supply chain, due mostly to premature deterioration of these perishable foods, according to the Food and Agriculture…

Scientists to use microbes and methane to create sustainable Omega 3

Scientists are trying to find a new way to produce the nutritional fatty acids called Omega 3 that are currently sourced from fish oil from the world’s declining natural fish stocks.

New study supports link between Omega-3 supplementation and reduction in depression

According to the World Health Organization, depression is a major cause of disease burden worldwide, affecting an estimated 350 million people.

Breastfeeding is key component of World Bank’s new ‘Power of Nutrition’ fund

Greater use of breastfeeding could transform the health and economy of developing countries according to the World Bank.

Experts call for healthy eating and physical activity on World Diabetes Day

To coincide with World Diabetes Day, health experts from Europe call for increased focus on healthy eating and exercise to lower diabetes risk.

Commercial sea salt samples purchased in China contaminated with microplastics

Tiny plastic bits, collectively known as called microplastics, are showing up in bodies of water around the world, and are accumulating in aquatic creatures, including fish and shellfish.

Prevent stroke and disability with healthy lifestyle

Prevent stroke and disability with a healthy lifestyle, Europe’s top heart doctors urged on World Stroke Day today.Stroke is the top cause of disability but half of strokes could be prevented.

Nutritional needs for skeletal health change as you age, says new scientific review

Review issued in advance of World Osteoporosis Day shows how bone-healthy diets throughout life help to protect against osteoporosis in old ageWhether you’re young or old, the right nutrition can…

How much radioactivity is in infant formula?

Based on measurements of radioactivity in samples of infant formula manufactured and sold around the world, researchers estimate that infants 1 year of age or younger who consume these formulas would…

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