Can this diet save Australian kids from obesity? The science says so Babies put on a lower-protein and cereals diet, and fed a variety of fruit and vegetables, developed a taste for a healthier diet. The New Daily · Dec 7, 2022
New food technologies could release 80% of the world's farmland back to nature Here’s the basic problem for conservation at a global level: food production, biodiversity and carbon storage in ecosystems are competing for the same land. As humans demand more food, so more forests and other natural ecosystems are cleared, and farms intensify and become less hospitable to many wild animals and… The Conversation · Dec 6, 2022
Investors have been supporting food tech long before the ‘boom’–and scary headlines won’t change our minds How one Saudi prince is doubling down on food tech investments amid falling valuations. Fortune · Dec 6, 2022
Shoppers rave about £29 protein power that 'tastes incredible' One review read: "Tastes so good, no bad aftertaste and it helps me feel good after a long workout." Liverpool Echo · Dec 6, 2022
Blood test could detect Alzheimer's disease years before symptoms The new test could detect a toxic protein which has been linked to Alzheimer's disease years before any symptoms appear in the patient Wales Online · Dec 5, 2022
Blood test can detect ‘toxic’ protein years before Alzheimer’s symptoms – study Currently patients tend to receive a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s only after they show well-known signs of the disease. The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2022
Researchers awarded grant to investigate use of edible insects in animal feed Experts at Scotland’s Rural College will carry out research into the use of the high protein food. The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2022
Simple change to the order you eat food could balance blood sugar Justin decided to put the method to the test to see how it would impact his blood sugar levels Liverpool Echo · Dec 5, 2022
A growing hunger for bugs Edible insects have been served as food in Thailand for a long time, often visible at street vendor stalls selling trays of fried insects, silkworm pupae, bamboo worms, locusts, beetles and crickets, with soy sauces and even seasonings. Bangkok Post · Dec 4, 2022
Experimental Alzheimer's drug shows promise – but there are many hurdles still to overcome The first drug that can slow the rate of decline in Alzheimer’s patients has been found. The experimental drug, called lecanemab, is an antibody that targets the toxic clumps of amyloid protein associated with the mind-robbing disease. While these results are cause for celebration, there are still significant questions about… The Conversation · Dec 1, 2022
Not heard of duckweed? It might be the most potent superfood yet A greener version of the Mediterranean diet, containing protein-rich duckweed, doubled the reduction of toxic visceral fat. The New Daily · Dec 1, 2022
Breakthrough Alzheimer's drug hailed as 'beginning of the end' for treating disease Lecanemab was found to have reduced memory decline by targeting and clearing amyloid, which is one of the proteins that build up in the brains of people with the disease Daily Mirror · Nov 30, 2022
Drug slows cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s patients, study reveals Antibody therapy lecanemab removes clumps of protein called beta amyloid that builds up in brain The Guardian - UK · Nov 30, 2022
Feel fab this Christmas with our diet plan - and you can still enjoy festive favourites Mediterranean-style diets with plenty of lean protein, such as chicken and fish, are the most effective way to lose weight, nutrition research shows Daily Mirror · Nov 27, 2022
Inverse · Nov 27, 2022 Can I feed my pet only dry food? Why the answer is different for cats and dogs Dry food is better than wet from an environmental perspective, a new study finds. But is it safe for pets?
Inverse · Nov 27, 2022 Hepatitis C vaccine: Scientists just made a major breakthrough Scientists have captured and modeled a key structure in the hepatitis C virus, which will pave the way for vaccine development.
Bristol Post · Nov 26, 2022 Aldi, Lidl, Asda and Morrisons all pull products from shelves including cheese and Coca Cola The Food Standards Agency has advised people to check their cupboards and definitey don't eat any of these food items if they find them
ABC News · Nov 24, 2022 Five nutritious items dietitians recommend stocking up on when you're trying to be healthy on a budget With food prices tipped to rise by 8 per cent in the next year, many are looking for ways to cut back at the supermarket. But experts say you can still be healthy while thinking cheap.
Evening Standard · Nov 24, 2022 Best ready-to-drink protein shakes to keep you pumped post-workout Gains just got a little more delicious.
The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2022 Breakthrough paves way for new bowel cancer treatment The findings could have implications for treating various cancers, as well as diabetes and inflammatory, cardiac and neurodegenerative diseases
The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2022 New discovery could lead to new drugs for bowel cancer, study suggests The findings could have implications for treating various cancers, as well as diabetes and inflammatory, cardiac and neurodegenerative diseases.
Daily Mirror · Nov 23, 2022 Golf star Bryson DeChambeau regrets his failed experiment that made him “feel weird” LIV Golf rebel Bryson DeChambeau piled on the pounds during 2020 in a bid to outhit his rivals off the tee, and won his maiden major championship at the US Open
The Conversation · Nov 22, 2022 Another Alzheimer’s drug fails in late-stage trials – what now? Around 55 million people, globally, have dementia – the most common type being Alzheimer’s disease. Unfortunately, there is no cure for the memory-robbing disease. But a lot of hope was pinned on an experimental drug called gantenerumab.
The Conversation · Nov 22, 2022 Scientists uncovered the structure of the key protein for a future hepatitis C vaccine – here's how they did it The hepatitis C virus, or HCV, causes a chronic liver infection that can lead to permanent liver scarring and, in dire cases, cancer. It affects around 71 million people worldwide and causes approximately 400,000 deaths each year. While treatments are available for HCV-related infections, they are expensive, hard to access…
WEKU · Nov 20, 2022 How monoclonal antibodies lost the fight with new COVID variants The treatments were highly popular earlier in the pandemic. One by one, they got knocked out by more convenient, less expensive treatment options, and new COVID variants.