Individuals who are obese or diabetic have an increased risk for kidney stones, according to a new study presented at the 2012 American Urological Meeting in Atlanta. The study found the number of Americans suffering from kidney stones between 2007 and 2010 nearly doubled ...More
Oldways and its Whole Grains Council were honored by the Grains for Health Foundation for their success in making more healthy whole-grain foods available to consumers. The award was one of four presented May 21 at an international Whole Grains Summit in Minneapolis. ...More
The global prevalence of overweight and obesity has increased substantially over the past 30 years and is now considered as one of the most serious health challenges of the early 21st century. To help combat this global epidemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) released ...More
Weight Watchers International, Inc., and National Journal today convened a policy summit to examine the growing national security threat posed by a shrinking pool of Americans physically fit enough to serve in the military. ...More
Women who consume a diet high in saturated fats, such as those found in meat and dairy products, may experience faster cognitive decline over time compared to women who eat a diet rich in monounsaturated fats found in plant foods, such as avocados and olive oil, according ...More
Memorial Day marks the beginning of summer festivities, including pool parties, outdoor grilling and, of course, the quaffing of ice-cold beer. And with the change of season, many consumers are looking for lighter versions of beer to help keep them in top swimsuit shape. To ...More
During this week’s Vitafoods Europe, DSM released three nutritional platforms designed to help manufacturers target emerging markets with specialized nutritional blends that can be incorporated into functional foods and beverages or dietary supplements. ...More
It’s Friday, and that means it’s time for a quick rundown of the most popular food-safety stories trending this week. From faux pas to high fives, this week had it all. ...More
Although the global functional foods market continues to expand in size, growth rates in parts of the world have dipped over the last couple of years, especially compared with the last decade, according to a new market report from Leatherhead Foods. Due mostly to economic ...More
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