Butter consumption may not increase CVD risk
An epidemiological study published in PLOS ONE shows that butter consumption may not be associated with cardiovascular disease and may actually be slightly protective against diabetes. IFT Daily News
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Consumption of omega-3s may lower risk of heart disease
A study published in JAMA Internal Medicine shows that consumption of seafood and plant-based omega-3 fatty acids may lower the risk of dying from heart attacks. IFT Daily News
Higher salt intake may increase risk of CVD in those with kidney disease
A study published in JAMA shows that high sodium intake may increase the risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) among patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). IFT Daily News
Urban pesticides may pose hidden risk to honeybees
A Purdue University study published in Nature Communications shows that honeybees collect the vast majority of their pollen from plants other than crops, even in areas dominated by corn and … Continue Reading →
General Mills recalls 10 million lb of flour due to <em>E. coli</em> risk
General Mills is collaborating with health officials to investigate an ongoing, multistate outbreak of E. coli O121 that may be potentially linked to Gold Medal flour, Wondra flour, and Signature … Continue Reading →
EFSA risk assessment finds process contaminants in vegetable oils and foods
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has found glycerol-based process contaminants in palm oil, in addition to other vegetable oils, margarines, and some processed foods. IFT Daily News
Lowering cholesterol with vegetable oils may not curb heart disease risk
A study published in The BMJ shows that replacing saturated fats with vegetable oils rich in linoleic acid lowers blood cholesterol, but may not curb heart disease risk or help … Continue Reading →
Vitamin C may reduce the risk of cataract progression
A diet rich in vitamin C could cut the risk of cataract progression by a third, suggests a study published in Ophthalmology. IFT Daily News
Food Safety Authority of Ireland finds BPA risk low
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has published the results of a new study that analyzed nearly 150 foods and beverages representative of the normal Irish diet for a … Continue Reading →
Cholesterol in eggs may not increase heart disease risk
A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition shows that eggs may not increase the risk for heart disease, even among those that carry the gene APOE4, which … Continue Reading →