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- How does Salmonella contaminate everything under the sun? A food safety specialist explains how you can stop its spread
on August 31, 2026 at 7:40 pmDoes it feel like Salmonella is contaminating everything these days? From the food you eat and the pets you love to the surfaces you touch and the recreational areas you enjoy, this deadly bacterium can be found almost everywhere.
- Poor diet may worsen genetic causes of male infertility, study finds
on August 31, 2026 at 6:50 pmLifestyle factors can worsen the effects of genetic causes of male infertility, finds new research that could help explain why men carrying similar genetic mutations often experience different levels of fertility impairment.
- Four disease profiles reveal uneven benefits from lifestyle programs after age 70
on August 31, 2026 at 6:00 pmOlder adults living with several chronic diseases, a condition known as multimorbidity, may respond differently to interventions aimed at preventing disability, depending on the combination of diseases they have. A new study, published in Nature Aging and led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet and Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Rome, suggests that looking at patterns of multimorbidity, rather than individual diseases alone, could help make prevention more personalized.
- What survivors and caregivers should know about stroke rehab
on August 31, 2026 at 5:20 pmEvery year, hundreds of thousands of people in the U.S. live through a stroke. Survivors may face challenges with walking, eating, speaking and other essential parts of life.
- Assessment of culinary skills among adults with visual impairment highlights gaps between ability and independence
on August 31, 2026 at 12:30 amA recent study published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior (JNEB) examined culinary skills and related barriers among adults with visual impairment. Researchers found that although all participants were classified as having medium or high culinary skills, many continued to experience challenges that limited their independence in the kitchen. Accessible tools and training can help bridge this gap.
- Heart, body and mind—the first ESC Guidelines highlight the many benefits of cardiac rehabilitation
on August 30, 2026 at 10:30 pmThe European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Guidelines on cardiac rehabilitation have been published online today in the European Heart Journal. The new guidelines will be presented at ESC Congress 2026 on Aug. 31.
- Neighborhood walkability linked to lower type 2 diabetes risk in women with prior gestational diabetes
on August 30, 2026 at 9:00 pmMore walkable neighborhoods in New York City were associated with a lower risk of developing postpartum type 2 diabetes among women who had gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), according to a new study from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. However, the association varied depending on individual and neighborhood socioeconomic circumstances, including Medicaid coverage and neighborhood economic deprivation. The findings are published in the journal Diabetes Care.
- People who could benefit from blood pressure medication may be missing out on treatment
on August 30, 2026 at 3:00 pmPeople could benefit from treatment to lower their blood pressure, even if their heart disease risk is only slightly raised, according to research presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress in Munich.
- Cardiologist referrals improve cholesterol levels in prostate cancer patients, but may not be necessary for all
on August 30, 2026 at 9:00 amMen with prostate cancer have a high risk of heart disease, especially when treated with hormone therapy. A large international, first-of-its-kind study led by Hamilton researchers found that routine referrals to an internist or cardiologist improved cholesterol levels but did not lead to fewer heart attacks, strokes, heart failure or cardiovascular deaths.
- Silent artery plaques may appear in one in 13 adults before age 30
on August 29, 2026 at 7:00 amAtherosclerosis, the process underlying most cardiovascular diseases, begins long before the first symptoms appear. An international study shows that the disease can already be detected in apparently healthy young adults and is much more common than previously thought.
- A doctor’s take: Cyclospora or Salmonella? The key differences and how to protect yourself
on August 28, 2026 at 8:00 pmRecent outbreaks of foodborne illness, like the cyclosporiasis cases that have led to hundreds of illnesses, two deaths and produce recalls in several states, remind us that food safety is an ongoing concern.
Nutrition & Healthy eating Latest health news and information about Nutrition & Healthy Eating
- Higher vitamin B12 levels in both parents associated with a lower risk of birth defects
on August 31, 2026 at 9:00 pmA prospective cohort study quantifying the associations of parental vitamin B12 and red blood cell (RBC) folate with birth defects found that higher parental vitamin B12 before conception and higher maternal RBC folate concentrations after conception were associated with lower birth defect risk.
- Assessment of culinary skills among adults with visual impairment highlights gaps between ability and independenceon August 31, 2026 at 12:30 am
A recent study published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior (JNEB) examined culinary skills and related barriers among adults with visual impairment. Researchers found that although all participants were classified as having medium or high culinary skills, many continued to experience challenges that limited their independence in the kitchen. Accessible tools and training can help bridge this gap.
- We can eat bread several times a day—as long as it’s whole grain, dietitian says
on August 28, 2026 at 6:00 pmBread is one of our staple foods, but these days it is also one of the most divisive: some people eat it with everything, while others see it only as a source of carbohydrates and fear it will make them gain weight. According to Adrienn Szabó, it is worth clarifying, first of all, that from an energy perspective, carbohydrates are essential for humans; according to international recommendations, it is best if the largest proportion of our daily energy needs (40% to 60%) comes from carbohydrates.
- Now is the time for evidence-based, specific dietary guidance to nourish adolescents
on August 28, 2026 at 5:00 pmAdolescence is a critical time for nutritional health, given the rapid physical growth, hormonal changes and neurodevelopmental shifts taking place. Yet diet quality is at its lowest during this pivotal life stage, compounded by unique physiological, social and behavioral factors facing adolescents. In fact, public health guidance has noted that nutrient gaps among adolescents set the stage for a “constellation of potential nutritional risk factors.” This public health challenge is exacerbated by the lack of scientific research and specific, evidence-based dietary guidance tailored to adolescents.
- The term ‘plant-based’ diet is ambiguously used in US. Interpretation differs between older and younger adults
on August 28, 2026 at 3:20 pmWhen referring to diet, the term “plant-based” has mixed interpretations among U.S. adults, and its meaning varies significantly among demographic groups, according to new research published in the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine.
- Folic acid does not elevate formaldehyde in mice and humans
on August 27, 2026 at 6:00 pmFolic acid—an essential vitamin added to flour and cereals and prescribed at high doses for cancer patients and people with blood disorders—does not elevate toxic formaldehyde in the body, according to a new study of mice and human cancer patients who consumed high doses.
- Keto diet has greater health benefits than other popular weight-loss diets, according to clinical trial
on August 27, 2026 at 3:00 pmA diet that severely limits carbohydrates but is high in fat has the greatest health benefits for people with obesity compared with a Mediterranean diet or a low-fat diet, according to a clinical trial published Aug. 27 in the journal Cell Metabolism. After following a ketogenic (or “Keto”) diet for four to five months, about 50% of a group of participants with obesity and prediabetes no longer met the criteria for prediabetes.
- Move over, lycopene. Tomatoes’ secret sauce may be phytoene
on August 26, 2026 at 7:00 pmNew study suggests a lesser-known compound in tomatoes may help protect against fatty liver disease, which affects more than 1 in 3 American adults
- What happens to your body when you eat more pulses? Five effects you need to know
on August 26, 2026 at 5:20 pmLentils, beans and chickpeas have been feeding people for thousands of years. Lentils are among the world’s earliest cultivated crops, with archaeological evidence tracing them back to the beginnings of agriculture. Yet scientists are still learning what happens inside our bodies when we eat them.
- Xylitol may increase the risk of cardiovascular events
on August 26, 2026 at 8:00 amA study to be presented at ESC Congress 2026 will show that high blood levels of the artificial sweetener xylitol were associated with an increased risk of major adverse cardiovascular events.