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13-Jan-2023 4:20 PM EST
Dollar Stores Are Growing as Food Retailers in the U.S.
Tufts University

Tufts University researchers have found that dollar stores are now the fastest-growing food retailers in the contiguous United States—and have doubled their share in rural areas. Households with more purchases at dollar stores also tend to be lower-income and headed by people of color.

   
Newswise: Tracing the flow of water with DNA
Released: 19-Jan-2023 3:20 PM EST
Tracing the flow of water with DNA
University of Basel

Environmental DNA analysis of microbial communities can help us understand how a particular region’s water cycle works. Basel hydrogeologist Oliver Schilling recently used this method to examine the water cycle on Mount Fuji.

Released: 19-Jan-2023 3:05 PM EST
Product images could boost food pantry use
Cornell University

Cornell University researchers found that visual depictions of food pantry offerings, including brand names, have an ameliorative effect on negative product perceptions.

   
Newswise: Salmonella exposure a risk for colon cancer
Released: 17-Jan-2023 4:45 PM EST
Salmonella exposure a risk for colon cancer
University of Illinois Chicago

Researchers studied human colon cancer tissue samples and animal models and found that exposure to salmonella was linked with colon cancers that developed earlier and grew larger.

12-Jan-2023 12:30 PM EST
Nitrite additives associated with increased risk of type 2 diabetes
PLOS

Nitrites and nitrates occur naturally in water and soil and are commonly ingested from drinking water and dietary sources. They are also used as food additives to increase shelf life. A study published on January 17th in PLOS Medicine suggests an association between dietary exposure to nitrites and risk of type 2 diabetes.

Released: 17-Jan-2023 12:50 PM EST
Strict regulation of PFOS and toxic “forever chemicals”
Environmental Working Group (EWG)

A new study by Environmental Working Group scientists finds that consumption of just a single serving of freshwater fish per year could be equal to a month of drinking water laced with the “forever chemical” PFOS at high levels that may be harmful.

Newswise: Wearable, Printable, Shapeable Sensors Detect Pathogens and Toxins in the Environment
Released: 17-Jan-2023 8:05 AM EST
Wearable, Printable, Shapeable Sensors Detect Pathogens and Toxins in the Environment
Tufts University

Researchers at Tufts University have created a biopolymer sensor that can be printed on or embedded in wide range of materials, including gloves, masks, and everyday clothing. The sensor lights up when exposed to specific pathogens, toxins, proteins, or chemicals.

Released: 12-Jan-2023 10:35 AM EST
Evidence Map of Gut Metabolites Identifies Links to Cancer, Digestive Disorders
Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences

Review of over 300 studies sifts out relationships between metabolites and health worth a further look.

   
Released: 11-Jan-2023 1:15 PM EST
Child peanut allergy could be overcome with boiled peanuts
Flinders University

Boiling peanuts for up to 12 hours could help overcome children’s allergic reactions according to the results of a clinical trial at Flinders University and SAHMRI which found up to 80% of children with peanut allergy became desensitised to eating peanuts.

Released: 10-Jan-2023 1:10 PM EST
Memorial Hermann Invests in Foodsmart to Help Sustainably Address Food Insecurity and Chronic Disease
Memorial Hermann Health System

Foodsmart, the nation’s leading telenutrition and foodcare company, today announced that Texas-based Memorial Hermann Health System – a non-profit, award-winning health system committed to creating healthier Houston communities –has joined as an investor in its platform.

Released: 5-Jan-2023 3:50 PM EST
Antibiotic residues in water a threat to human health
Karolinska Institute

Antibiotic residues in wastewater and wastewater treatment plants in the regions around China and India risk contributing to antibiotic resistance, and the drinking water may pose a threat to human health, according to a comprehensive analysis from Karolinska Institutet published in The Lancet Planetary Health.

Newswise: Surf, Sand and Seaweed: The latest breakthroughs in Marine Science
Released: 4-Jan-2023 1:40 PM EST
Surf, Sand and Seaweed: The latest breakthroughs in Marine Science
Newswise

Here are some of the latest articles that have been added to the Marine Science channel on Newswise, a free source for media.

Newswise: New role of small RNAs in Salmonella infections uncovered
Released: 3-Jan-2023 4:50 PM EST
New role of small RNAs in Salmonella infections uncovered
Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology

Salmonella are food-borne pathogens that infect millions of people a year. To do so, these bacteria depend on a complex network of genes and gene products that allow them to sense environmental conditions.

Newswise: Daylong wastewater samples yield surprises
Released: 19-Dec-2022 4:55 PM EST
Daylong wastewater samples yield surprises
Rice University

Testing the contents of a simple sample of wastewater can reveal a lot about what it carries, but fails to tell the whole story, according to Rice University engineers.

Released: 14-Dec-2022 11:00 AM EST
Highest metal concentrations in US public water systems found among Hispanic/Latino and American Indian communities
Columbia University, Mailman School of Public Health

Significantly higher arsenic and uranium concentrations in public drinking water have been linked to communities with higher proportions of Hispanic/Latino, American Indian/Alaskan Native, and non-Hispanic Black residents, according to a new study at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health.

   
Newswise: Make Stock Resolutions “New” by Addressing Your Allergies and Asthma
Released: 13-Dec-2022 8:00 AM EST
Make Stock Resolutions “New” by Addressing Your Allergies and Asthma
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

Four New Year’s resolutions from the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology that those who suffer from allergies or asthma may want to consider.

Newswise: Researchers Identify Elusive Carbon Dioxide Sensor in Plants that Controls Water Loss
4-Dec-2022 9:00 PM EST
Researchers Identify Elusive Carbon Dioxide Sensor in Plants that Controls Water Loss
University of California San Diego

UC San Diego scientists have identified a long-sought carbon dioxide sensor in plants, a discovery that holds implications for trees, crops and wildfires. The researchers found that two proteins work together to form the sensor, which is key for water evaporation, photosynthesis and plant growth.

Released: 6-Dec-2022 10:25 AM EST
Dec. 13-15 Science Innovation Showcase Highlights Alternative Proteins, Next-Gen Topics
Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences

Afternoons-only, virtual conference features talks on food labels, 'safe' ingredients and more.

   
Released: 5-Dec-2022 8:10 PM EST
Whole-grain food consumption impacted by consumer skepticism and lack of labeling standard
Elsevier

Despite numerous health benefits and recommendations from dietary guidelines, whole-grain food intake remains low globally.

   
Released: 5-Dec-2022 7:40 PM EST
Scientists find inorganic food additives might make babies more vulnerable to allergies
Frontiers

Nanotechnologies have revolutionized food technology with changes to food production, manufacture, and processing that are intended to make our food safer and healthier.

Released: 5-Dec-2022 2:50 PM EST
Small fish could play big role in fight against malnutrition
Cornell University

Inexpensive, small fish species caught in seas and lakes in developing countries could help close nutritional gaps for undernourished people, and especially young children, according to new research.

   
Released: 5-Dec-2022 10:50 AM EST
“Harmless” Listeria species developing pathogenic resistance
University of Johannesburg

In the food processing industry, the deadly bacteria Listeria monocytogenes is monitored closely. Not only can the bacteria make people extremely ill, it is known to be developing resistance to various food safety measures across the world.

Released: 5-Dec-2022 10:15 AM EST
Rutgers Researcher Creates Algorithms to Predict Arsenic Contamination in Private Wells in New Jersey
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Despite the risks to human health, testing for arsenic isn’t required for most private drinking wells in New Jersey. To help address this regulatory gap, a Rutgers researcher developed a machine learning model that can estimate arsenic contamination in private wells without the need to sample the water itself.

Newswise: A disinfectant spray that deploys “billions of tiny soldiers”
Released: 1-Dec-2022 2:00 PM EST
A disinfectant spray that deploys “billions of tiny soldiers”
McMaster University

Researchers have created a powerful new weapon against bacterial contamination and infection by developing a way to spray bacteriophages – harmless viruses that eat bacteria – onto food and other materials to rid them of harmful pathogens.

23-Nov-2022 8:00 AM EST
Designing better water filters with AI
American Chemical Society (ACS)

Researchers in ACS Central Science report that artificial intelligence (AI) could speed up the development of promising water filtration materials. In a proof-of-concept study, they simulated different patterns of water-attracting and water-repelling groups and found optimal arrangements.

Newswise: Limiting Global Warming Now Can Preserve Valuable Freshwater Resource
Released: 22-Nov-2022 10:00 AM EST
Limiting Global Warming Now Can Preserve Valuable Freshwater Resource
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Researchers say that the Chilean Andes could face marked snow loss and roughly 10% less mountain water runoff with a global warming of approximately 2.5 degrees Celsius over the next 30 years. The study has implications for the California Sierra Nevada and highlights the need for carbon mitigation.

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Released: 21-Nov-2022 11:15 AM EST
Chew on These Holiday Safety Tips Before Chowing Down
Cedars-Sinai

This holiday season, millions of people will be celebrating with family and friends. Preparing and sharing food is often the centerpiece of getting together. However, while good cheer may fill the air, danger could be lurking just beyond the door to the kitchen or dining room.

Released: 17-Nov-2022 8:25 PM EST
Science misinformation on GMOs reaches quarter of a billion people, study finds
Boyce Thompson Institute

Science misinformation about genetically modified crops and foods had a potential global readership of over a quarter of a billion people, according to a new study published by the Alliance for Science, which combats anti-science misinformation on topics like climate, vaccines and GMOs.

Released: 17-Nov-2022 11:55 AM EST
Poison Control Center Tips on Preventing Illness this Holiday Season
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

A Rutgers New Jersey Poison Control Center expert discusses how children and adults can reduce risks of poisoning

Newswise: Dirt-cheap solar evaporation could solve the world’s soil pollution problem
Released: 16-Nov-2022 11:05 PM EST
Dirt-cheap solar evaporation could solve the world’s soil pollution problem
University of South Australia

A team led by University of South Australia researchers has pioneered a new soil remediation technique that is significantly faster, simpler, safer, and more cost-effective than currently available methods.

Released: 16-Nov-2022 4:30 PM EST
Where Humans Live, Microplastics End Up in Rivers, SLU Research Finds
Saint Louis University

A paper published in Environmental Pollution authored by Saint Louis University (SLU) scientists shows that human proximity is the best indicator of microplastics being found in the Meramec River in Missouri.

Released: 14-Nov-2022 10:05 AM EST
Preventing the next pandemic: Leaders of Pacific Rim Universities meet in Bangkok, Thailand
Newswise

Hosted by Chulalongkorn University the APRU APEC University Leaders' Forum 2022 is the first post-pandemic in-person APEC meeting held to foster high-level dialogue between CEOs, policy leaders, university presidents, and top researchers. This event begins Nov 15 at 9 PM EST.

       
Newswise: Researchers cook up a new way to remove microplastics from water
Released: 11-Nov-2022 7:55 PM EST
Researchers cook up a new way to remove microplastics from water
Princeton University School of Engineering and Applied Science

Researchers at Princeton Engineering have found a way to turn your breakfast food into a new material that can cheaply remove salt and microplastics from seawater.

Newswise: Water is critical for success on climate action
Released: 9-Nov-2022 3:45 PM EST
Water is critical for success on climate action
Stockholm University

New research shows that water is much more important in mitigating climate change than previously believed.

Newswise: Blind spots in the monitoring of plastic waste
Released: 9-Nov-2022 5:05 AM EST
Blind spots in the monitoring of plastic waste
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)

Whether in drinking water, food or even in the air: plastic is a global problem - and the full extent of this pollution may go beyond of what we know yet. Researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), together with partners from the Netherlands and Australia, have reviewed conventional assumptions for the transport of plastic in rivers.

Released: 8-Nov-2022 9:05 PM EST
Beavers will become a bigger boon to river water quality as U.S. West warms
Stanford University

As climate change worsens water quality and threatens ecosystems, the famous dams of beavers may help lessen the damage.

Released: 8-Nov-2022 7:50 PM EST
Digital marketing of formula milk linked to unhealthy parental feeding practices
BMJ

Digital marketing of formula milk and commercial baby foods is linked to unhealthy parental feeding practices, suggests research published in the open access journal BMJ Global Health.

   
Released: 4-Nov-2022 4:00 PM EDT
Words Matter in Food Freshness, Safety Messaging
Cornell University

Changing the wording about expiration dates on perishable food items – which is currently unregulated and widely variable – could help reduce food waste, according to a new Cornell University-led study.

Newswise: Water Cutoff Countermeasures Using Disaster Emergency Wells
Released: 4-Nov-2022 2:00 PM EDT
Water Cutoff Countermeasures Using Disaster Emergency Wells
Osaka Metropolitan University

In recent years, large-scale natural disasters around the world have caused a series of water cutoffs, which seriously affect the quality of life of disaster victims.

Released: 4-Nov-2022 1:40 PM EDT
Flint Water Crisis Affected Timing of Pediatric Lead Testing but Not Quantity, Study Finds
University of Kansas

The word “plumber” comes from the Latin word for the metal “lead.”

   
Released: 1-Nov-2022 3:35 PM EDT
PFAS in Food Packaging: Impacts of Upcoming Changes on Food Companies
Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences

IAFNS-led Nov. 14 webinar to explore federal and state developments and their implications.

Newswise: Red Algae Improve Fish Immunity and Reduce the Need for Antibiotics
Released: 31-Oct-2022 12:00 PM EDT
Red Algae Improve Fish Immunity and Reduce the Need for Antibiotics
Scientific Project Lomonosov

RUDN University biologist with colleagues from Iran, Canada, Thailand and Turkey found that the red algae Halopithys incurva increase the immunity of fish. This means that such algae can be used as a food additive in fish farming. This will reduce the need for overuse of antibiotics.

Released: 28-Oct-2022 11:50 AM EDT
When Tapas Can Cause Harm: Large Listeriosis Outbreak in Spain
European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC)

Listeria bacteria are ubiquitous in the environment and consumption of food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes is one of the main routes for food-borne outbreaks.

Newswise: Chula Develops Model of Sustainable Food Waste Management
Released: 28-Oct-2022 8:55 AM EDT
Chula Develops Model of Sustainable Food Waste Management
Chulalongkorn University

Sustainability is possible everywhere, even in the food that we leave behind. Associate Professor Dr. Nuta Supakata, Deputy Program Director and lecturer of the Environmental Science Department, Faculty of Science, presented research findings from the “Nonthaburi Municipality or Nakhon Non Model of Sustainable Food Waste Management”.



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