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Study urges safety standards for PFAS in seafood

April 19, 2024 - A recent study published in Exposure & Health has shed light on the potential exposure of residents to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) through seafood consumption, highlighting the presence of forever chemicals in commonly consumed seafood species. PFAS — known for their bio-accumulative nature and associated health risks...

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Plant-Based Diet Yields Better Outcomes in Prostate Cancer Survivors

by Veronica Salib

Echoing claims from multiple other studies that emphasize the health benefits of a plant-based diet, a prospective cohort study published in Cancer revealed that prostate cancer survivors who eat...

Testosterone Replacement Therapy Linked to 7.9% Greater CVD Risk

by Veronica Salib

A recent Cosmos Study, published by Epic Research on January 16, 2024, revealed that men with low testosterone who are being treated with testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) have an increased risk...

Adding Salt to Food Increases CKD Risk by 4–11%

by Veronica Salib

Last week, a public health investigation published in JAMA Network Open analyzing the correlation between salt consumption and chronic kidney disease (CKD) risk identified a positive correlation...

80% of People with Hypertension Receive Inadequate Treatment

by Veronica Salib

Earlier this week, the World Health Organization (WHO) published a report on the global impact of high blood pressure, otherwise known as hypertension. Data from the report revealed that approximately...

Consuming Omega-3 Fatty Acids Maintains Lung Health NIH Study Reveals

by Veronica Salib

An NIH-funded study published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine concluded that consuming omega-3 fatty acids from fish or supplements can help maintain lung health,...

FDA Issues Warning on Raw Oysters Contaminated with Norovirus

by Veronica Salib

On June 16, 2023, the FDA issued a statement warning restaurants, retailers, and consumers to avoid serving, selling, or consuming raw oysters from Dai One Food Co, Ltd, and Central Fisheries Co, Ltd,...

CDC Report Links 40% of Foodborne Illnesses to Infected Food Workers

by Veronica Salib

A CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) assessment noted that 40% of foodborne illnesses between 2017 and 2019 were linked to infected or ill food workers. These findings suggest increasing...

WHO Advises Against Using Artificial Sweeteners to Manage Weight

by Veronica Salib

A press release on May 15, 2023, by the WHO warns patients against using artificial sweeteners, also called non-sugar sweeteners (NSS), when trying to manage body weight or prevent chronic disease. The...

How the Length of Family Meals Impacts Pediatric Diet and Habits

by Veronica Salib

A study published in JAMA Network Open on April 3, 2023, analyzed the effects of family mealtime on pediatric nutrient intake, diet, and eating habits. Researchers determined that increasing the length...

Mediterranean Diet Improves Cognition in Multiple Sclerosis Patients

by Veronica Salib

Adding to the plethora of benefits associated with a Mediterranean diet, new research reveals that adopting a Mediterranean diet can improve cognition in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). The...

Plant-Based Diet Reduces Risk of Prostate Cancer Progression

by Veronica Salib

A recent poster presentation for the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) determined that a plant-based diet is associated with a reduced risk of prostate cancer progression. The study used...

US Department of Agriculture Proposes New School Nutrition Standards

by Veronica Salib

On February 7, 2023, the United States Department of Agriculture opened commentary on its proposal for new school nutrition standards. The organization has updated the criteria based on its most recent...

Ultra-Processed Food Consumption Increases the Risk of Ovarian Cancer

by Veronica Salib

Echoing several other studies on ultra-processed food consumption, a recent study analyzed the relationship between ultra-processed and cancer risk, finding that excessive consumption was linked with a...

Additive Nitrites in Processed Meat Linked to Type 2 Diabetes

by Veronica Salib

Confirming claims of multiple other studies, researchers in PLOS Medicine conducted a population-based cohort study that determined nitrites in processed meats may be linked to type 2 diabetes (T2D)....

How a Mediterranean Diet Can Impact Pregnancy Outcomes

by Veronica Salib

A Mediterranean diet — rich in vegetables, legumes, fruits, and nuts but low in saturated fats and processed meats — has been linked to favorable outcomes across many patient populations,...

Diabetes Incidence Increased by 56.4% in Adolescents and Young Adults

by Veronica Salib

Data from the CDC suggests that, of the 37 million people in the United States with diabetes, 90–95% have type 2 diabetes (T2D). Historically, T2D is more likely to develop in adults over 45;...

Ultraprocessed Food Consumption Is Associated with Cognitive Decline

by Veronica Salib

Many healthcare professionals have criticized ultraprocessed and processed foods for their lack of nutrients and potential health risks. Previously studies have noted that processed food consumption...

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