Eating more nuts, vegetables and whole grains with less salt and trans fat reduces...
In Oregon, researchers showed a direct link between unhealthy diets and more than 400,000 deaths from heart and blood vessel diseases in 2015. The...
Post-diagnosis soy consumption reduces mortality from some breast cancers
In Massachusetts, research led by Tufts University found that post-diagnosis consumption of foods rich in isoflavones, like soy, is associated with a reduced mortality...
D’s Naturals lands investments to grow low-sugar, plant-based protein markets
In Colorado, D’s Naturals, a maker of low-sugar, plant-based protein products, received investments from 2x Consumer Products Growth Partners and 301 INC to further...
Probiotic combination reduces seasonal allergy symptoms
In Florida, University of Florida research shows a particular probiotic combination can reduce seasonal allergy symptoms if taken during allergy season. Lactobacilli and bifidobacteria...
Drink brewed cocoa with your coffee for improved attention and less stress
In New York, a team led by Clarkson University and supported by the Hershey Company found that cocoa and caffeine in combination improve sustained...
Maple Leaf enters U.S. plant-based protein market with Lightlife acquisition
In Canada, Maple Leaf Foods, a consumer protein company, agreed to acquire Lightlife Foods, Inc., a manufacturer and brand of refrigerated plant-based protein foods...
Feed the Truth launches to improve public health by ensuring science over special interests
In New York, with a pledge of $25 million, Daniel Lubetzky, the Founder and CEO of KIND Healthy Snacks launched Feed the Truth to...
Innit buys ShopWell for personalized nutrition guidance while planning, shopping and cooking
In California, Innit, a leading food tech innovator, acquired ShopWell Labs, Inc., a personalized food discovery platform with features ranging from meal planning, shopping...
Fish Byproduct Chitosan Holds Promise as Cow Feed Additive
In Brazil, researchers have examined the impact of supplementing beef cattle feed with chitosan, a byproduct of the fishing industry.
The work aimed to evaluate...
Vitamin D supplements reduce cold and flu risk as well as vaccines
In the UK, an international research team led by Queen Mary University of London found that vitamin D supplements protect against acute respiratory infections...