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New Study Reveals Nanoplastic Accumulation in Edible Parts of Vegetables
Plastic pollution is a well-documented global crisis, fragmenting into microplastics and nanoplastics that infiltrate various ecosystems. Adding to growing concerns, a new study from the University of Plymouth has uncovered that these microscopic particles can accumulate in the edible parts of vegetables, potentially posing risks to both human and animal health. The research, published in…
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New Research Links High Intake of Ultra-Processed Foods to Systemic Inflammation
New research from Florida Atlantic University’s Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine reveals alarming connections between the consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and heightened levels of systemic inflammation, a key factor in many chronic diseases. The study, published in The American Journal of Medicine, analyzed data from 9,254 adults participating in the National Health and…
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New Study Reveals High-Salt Diet’s Role in Brain Inflammation and Hypertension
A groundbreaking study from McGill University has revealed that a high-salt diet triggers inflammation in the brain, which leads to elevated blood pressure. The significant discovery could open new doors to treatments for hypertension by targeting the brain. The research, led by Masha Prager-Khoutorsky, an associate professor in McGill’s Department of Physiology, in collaboration with…
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Impact of Ultraprocessed Foods on Health: American Heart Association’s New Advisory
The American Heart Association (AHA) has released a new Science Advisory highlighting the health risks associated with ultraprocessed foods (UPFs). The advisory, published in the journal Circulation, outlines how the increasing consumption of UPFs is linked to adverse cardiometabolic health outcomes, including heart attacks, strokes, obesity and Type 2 diabetes. “Most UPFs, particularly those that…
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Why Dollar Stores’ Food Options May Not Be Harming American Diets: New Study
Using dollar stores for grocery shopping is a common practice among Americans, especially those looking to save money, according to researchers from Tufts University School of Medicine, the Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University, and the USDA Economic Research Service. Their multi-year study, published n the…
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Less Processed Diet Could Lead to Greater Weight Loss
A pioneering clinical trial conducted by researchers at University College London (UCL) and University College London Hospitals (UCLH) has found that diets composed of minimally processed foods lead to significantly greater weight loss compared to ultra-processed food diets. Published in Nature Medicine, this trial represents the first of its kind to compare the effects of…
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Why Older Adults Should Drink Beetroot Juice
Drinking nitrate-rich beetroot juice could significantly reduce blood pressure in older adults, thanks to specific changes in their oral microbiome, according to a new study from the University of Exeter. Published in the journal Free Radical Biology and Medicine, the research compares the responses of older and younger adults to beetroot juice consumption. The study…
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Americans Struggle to Distinguish Healthy From Unhealthy Processed Foods, Study Finds
A significant portion of Americans cannot accurately identify which processed foods are healthy and which are not, according to new research conducted by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) and published in JAMA Network Open. The study, which surveyed 2,174 U.S. adults online in December 2024, revealed that 39% of respondents incorrectly believed all…
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The Impact of Climate Change on the Nutritional Quality of Food Crops
New research conducted by a team at Liverpool John Moores University suggests that rising atmospheric CO₂ levels and increasing temperatures — key indicators of climate change — are compromising the nutritional quality of food crops. This revelation has profound implications for human health and well-being globally. Traditionally, research into the effects of climate change on…
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Could Cheese Be Giving You Nightmares? Insights From New Research
Ever been told that eating cheese before bed would give you nightmares? New research might vindicate that old wives’ tale. A new study from University of Montreal has found a significant association between dairy consumption and the occurrence of nightmares, especially among individuals who are lactose intolerant. The study, published in Frontiers in Psychology, surveyed…
