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Taylor Farms Lettuce & Jalapeño Recall: Affected Stores and Restaurants

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Taylor Farms has confirmed a voluntary removal of all iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico following a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to the produce, according to regulatory filings and company statements. The Salinas, California-based company, which supplies supermarkets and fast-food restaurants across America, stated that the action was taken after federal food safety investigators traced … Read more

Midpregnancy Herbicide Exposure Linked to Higher Preterm Birth Risk

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According to a study published July 14 in the journal Environmental Pollution, exposure to glyphosate during midpregnancy increases the likelihood of spontaneous preterm birth before 37 weeks. Led by researchers at NYU Langone Health and analyzing 1,450 women, the investigation found that higher urinary concentrations of the active chemical ingredient in professional-grade Roundup products specifically … Read more

Planetary Health Diet Lowers Cardiovascular Risk in Older Women

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A 20-year study of more than 65,000 postmenopausal women found that higher adherence to the Planetary Health Diet was associated with a lower risk of overall cardiovascular disease, coronary heart disease, stroke, and heart failure, according to findings from the Women’s Health Initiative. Cardiovascular Risk Reduction Among Postmenopausal Women Researchers following 66,892 participants in the … Read more

Consumers Urged to Support Local Farmers Amid Rising Costs

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North Queensland vegetable growers face severe financial strain as production input costs surge by up to 79 percent following disruptions linked to the war in Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, according to industry surveys and local farming leaders. Rising Input Costs Crush Winter Crop Margins Winter crop farmers in north Queensland … Read more

Preserving Heritage Diets for Future Health

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Researchers from 12 countries have launched the World Diet Initiative, a global project designed to document and analyze heritage diets before they disappear. Published in Nature Medicine, the initiative aims to build a comprehensive atlas of traditional food systems to understand their biological impact on human health, metabolism, and the immune system. Mapping Global Dietary … Read more

Nutrient Deficiencies Lurk in Plant-Based Diets: New Dutch Study Reveals Alarming Truth

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What Happens When You Swap Animal Proteins for Plant-Based Alternatives? A new Dutch study published in Nutrients reveals that shifting to plant-based diets can lower intake of critical nutrients like protein, vitamin B12, and calcium, particularly for older adults and adolescents. The research, conducted by a team including J. de Vries and colleagues, analyzed data … Read more

Fiber Blend: Relieve Constipation and Improve Stool Consistency

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A combination of dietary fibers from wheat, citrus, and oats significantly improves bowel movement frequency and stool consistency in adults with chronic functional constipation, according to a randomized clinical trial published in the journal Food Science & Nutrition. Researchers found that a daily 13-gram supplement dose containing resistant dextrin, pectins, and insoluble fiber provided faster … Read more

Onion-Loving Gene Linked to Lower Diabetes and Blood Pressure Risk

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A new study published in BMC Medicine reveals that a specific genetic variant linked to a preference for onions is associated with lower blood pressure and a 14% reduced risk of type 2 diabetes. Researchers from the Monell Chemical Senses Center and their international partners used Mendelian randomization to determine that these genetic markers act … Read more

Prunes vs. Supplements: Study Evaluates Impact on Male Bone Density

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Daily consumption of prunes does not increase bone mineral density (BMD) in older men more effectively than standard calcium and vitamin D3 supplementation, according to a randomized controlled trial published in the journal Nutrients. While the study found minor shifts in specific bone biomarkers, researchers observed no measurable improvement in bone density over a 12-month … Read more

How Supermarket Entrance Placement Boosts Produce Sales

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Moving fresh produce to supermarket entrances can nudge shoppers toward healthier diets and increase fruit and vegetable sales. According to the WRAPPED study published in Public Health Research, this placement strategy improved women’s dietary quality over six months, though it also led to higher levels of household food waste. Can supermarket layouts actually improve our … Read more

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