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Pioneering system for the compression of additives in food conservation
Researchers at the Public University of Navarre, the University of La Rioja and the enterprise Diasa Industrial are designing a machine which makes food additives in pellet form with substances that have been hitherto impossible to compress. The idea is to develop an existing project for a new system of additives dosage for the food industry and... view more... (2003-07-08)
White Christmases unlikely
CRed, the community carbon reduction project run out of the University of East Anglia, is urging people to aim for a low carbon Christmas this year. CRed say that the reason we no longer have any White Christmases is down to global warming and that we need to work harder at reducing our carbon emissions if we want to stop further damaging climate... view more... (2003-12-03)
Trust your heart: Emotions may be more reliable when making choices
When choosing a flavor of ice cream, an item of clothing, or even a home, you might be better off letting your emotions guide you, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research. view more (2009-02-24)
What you eat depends on with whom you eat
If you are a woman who dines with a man, chances are you choose food with fewer calories than if you dine with a woman. view more (2009-08-06)
New science advisory council for Defra
Ministers have appointed a new body to give expert and independent advice on science policy and strategy to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). The 12-strong Science Advisory Council will help guide Defra's scientific priorities and work, including horizon-scanning and long-range planning as well as dealing with... view more... (2004-02-03)
Are medical tests accurate?
Anyone who visits a doctor is familiar with diagnostic tests. The results are either negative (no disease), or they indicate an underlying disease and are used to guide treatment decisions. view more (2006-02-13)
Chip pan fires responsible for one in four UK non-fatal fire injuries
One in two poor families could be at high risk of a house fire because they still deep fry food, especially chips, finds a study in Injury Prevention. view more (2002-12-03)
Ready meals need proper handling at home to prevent illness
Growing consumer appetite for ready-to-eat meals with a minimal preparation time and few preservatives has led to increased production and sales of chilled ready meals. Although the food industry has control measures in place to prevent growth of food poisoning organisms, consumers need to handle these foods properly in order to avoid food-borne... view more... (2002-02-11)
Lund scientist to head EU project on acryl amid
The EU has now given the go ahead for a major international project to study acryl amid and other toxic substances that are formed when food is heated. The project comprises 23 collaborative partners, including the Department of Food Engineering at Lund University, the National Food Administration in Sweden, and the research team at Stockholm... view more... (2003-11-10)
Launch of handbook for European sex workers - UK press briefing
Drawing directly from the experience of sex workers, Hustling for Health is a practical guide which promotes health and safety in the sex industry through better access to good services. The guide was produced by a network of projects in health care, social services and the sex industry in 16 European countries, and has been supported by the... view more... (1999-06-03)
Ecologists warn of the dangers of GM fish
The aquaculture industry will do increasing ecological damage around the world unless urgent action is taken by national and international policy makers, a new report by the British Ecological Society has warned. The report - written by experts from University College Cork, the University of Glasgow, Germany and Sri Lanka - argues that while... view more... (2003-06-17)
Differences in neighborhood food environment may contribute to disparities in obesity
Researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health examined the association of neighborhood food environments and "walkability" with body mass index (BMI) and obesity in New York City and found that a higher density of BMI-healthy food outlets is associated with a lower BMI and lower prevalence of obesity. view more (2009-03-20)
Suntans are bad for bacteria too! Exposure to UV irradiation kills off harmful bacteria in food
Research news from the Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture 15 December 2003: The presence of E.coli bacteria, found in foods such as egg white and apple juice, is a major public health concern. The bacteria have, in the past, been inactivated by heat pasteurisation -- which can affect flavour and consistency. New evidence published in... view more... (2003-12-15)
EU Food Position Papers Published By SCI
A special issue of the Society of Chemical Industry (SCI) peer-reviewed Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture (JSFA) is now available containing critical reviews produced within the European Union (EU) Concerted Action Nutritional Enhancement of Plant-based Food in European Trade (NEODIET) An international array of scientists have... view more... (2000-09-13)
Choosing dry or wet food for cats makes little difference
Although society is accustomed to seeing Garfield-sized cats, obese, middle-aged cats can have a variety of problems including diabetes mellitus, which can be fatal. view more (2007-12-04)
Researchers find association between food insecurity and developmental risk in children
Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) and Boston Medical Center (BMC), in collaboration with researchers from Arkansas, Maryland, Minnesota and Pennsylvania, have found that children living in households with food insecurity , are more likely to be at developmental risk during their first three years of life, compared to... view more... (2008-01-16)
Food - Can It Really Prevent Cancer?
Food is a major and underused anticancer weapon, according to the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Cancer. In collaboration with the Institute of Food Research, the Group is calling for diet to be better deployed in reducing cancer risk in the UK. "With dietary interventions, we have the potential to prevent around a third of all... view more... (2003-10-21)
Wine-making waste: a natural weapon to beat bacteria
Grape pomace extract can be used as an effective anti-microbial agent to destroy pathogens and help preserve food, according to new research by Turkish scientists published in the Journal of Science of Food and Agriculture. Grape pomace Pomace consists of grape seeds, skin and stems, and is a rich source of polyphenols. Phenolic substances are... view more... (2004-08-18)
Study reveals dramatic rise in allergic diseases
Dramatic increases in admissions to hospital for allergic diseases have occurred in England over the last decade, finds a study in this week's BMJ. Researchers in London used national hospital discharge statistics from 1990-1 to 2000-1 to identify trends in admissions for four allergic conditions (anaphylaxis, angio-oedema, food allergy, and... view more... (2003-11-11)
Biomarkers as a guide to therapy in heart failure patients
There has been much interest in the biomarker known as N-terminal brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) as a precise guide for the diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of heart failure. view more (2009-01-28)
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