June 22, 2023 | Nutrition

French contribution enables WFP to respond to nutrition crisis in Pakistan

With a focus on the nutrition of women and girls, and children under five The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a contribution of EUR 3.5 million from the…

June 7, 2023 | Australia

Australia missing out on vital nutrients as research shows potential of sustainable seafood

If more fisheries are managed sustainably, Aussies can continue to consume seafood in the longer term New figures from the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) show that ending overfishing could help protect both people and planet by providing essential…

June 4, 2023 | Dietary Supplements

Inspire Healthcare & Toei Shinyaku unveil supplement for immunity and cancer management

The supplement is available in both granule and tablet forms Inspire Healthcare, a Singaporean healthcare and biotech startup, has teamed up with Toei Shinyaku to unveil a new supplement specifically formulated to boost…

June 1, 2023 | Australia

World-first trial highlighting link between alcohol and breast cancer

To increase alcohol literacy and address harmful consumption among midlife and older aged women Monash University, Turning Point and the Victorian Health Promotion Foundation (VicHealth) in Australia have developed a successful alcohol…

May 18, 2023 | Australia

Australian government lifts standard of food and nutrition in aged care

For ensuring everyone living in residential aged care receives nutritious meals The government in Australia is increasing its commitment to improve food, nutrition and the dining experience in residential aged…

March 31, 2023 | Australia

Australia develops FODMAP cook book for people with irritable bowel syndrome

FODMAPs are found in many common foods, including fruit and vegetables, grains and cereals, nuts, legumes, dairy foods and manufactured foods A team of researchers at Australia’s Monash University have…

March 26, 2023 | Beverages

Singapore’s Nutri-Grade labelling influences consumers to make healthier choices: Study

Consumer choices in an experimental online grocery store indicate the likely impact of a new labelling system in Singapore Singapore’s new mandatory labelling system—called Nutri-Grade (NG)—is likely to encourage consumers…

March 20, 2023 | Australia

Australian study suggests protective effective of intermittent fasting against dementia

The study is funded by the Dementia Australia Research Foundation Researchers from the University of Melbourne and the Royal Melbourne Hospital in Australia are leading a study examining whether intermittent…

March 15, 2023 | Australia

Australia links mediterranean diet with reduced risk of heart disease, death in women

Mediterranean diet has been of increasing interest because of its association with heart health A University of Sydney-led review into the benefits of the Mediterranean diet in women has found…

March 12, 2023 | Cultured Meat

Higher well-being individuals more receptive to cultivated meat: Singapore study

Positive relationship between people’s psychological well-being and their willingness to consume cultivated meat Researchers from Singapore Management University (SMU) have released a study that reveals a positive relationship between people’s psychological well-being…