Red meat consumption may increase the risk of breast cancer, while poultry consumption may protect against breast cancer, according to a study published in the International Journal of Cancer. Researchers analyzed dietary information from 42,012 women who were followed for an average of 7.6 years, according to a press release.
Boston, MA—Baze, provider of a blood-based, at-home nutritional testing kit, has raised $6 million in Series A funding, according to a press release. Supplement manufacturer Nature’s Way was the lead investor. The Baze Starter Kit contains a blood collection device designed at MIT. Based on the results of the blood...
Minneapolis and Saint Paul, MN—High-fat foods can increase the body’s absorption of CBD, according to a new study published in Epilepsia. Researchers at University of Minnesota measured CBD concentrations in epilepsy patients at the MINCEP Epilepsy Care clinic, who were taking 99% pure CBD capsules. The researchers compared concentrations from...
Perth, Western Australia—Flavonoid-rich items can help protect against cancer and heart disease, particularly for smokers and heavy drinkers, according to new research from Edith Cowan University (ECU). The study, published in Nature Communications, looked at 56,048 participants of the Danish Diet, Cancer, and Health cohort, followed for 23 years, during...
Los Angeles, CA—Lawyers are filing a class action complaint against Mrs. Gooch’s Natural Food Markets, Inc., dba Whole Foods Market, alleging that the company failed to provide their employees with meal and rest breaks required by California law. The lawsuit, case number 19STCV26728, was filed by lawyers at Blumenthal Nordrehaug Bhowmik...
Chicago, IL—U.S. consumers are becoming increasingly aware of how to use food to manage medical conditions, according to new research from The NPD Group. Around a quarter of U.S. adults are trying to manage a health or medical condition by making healthy dietary choices. Young adults aged 18-24 are particularly...
Lakewood, CO—Natural Grocers will celebrate its 64th Anniversary on Thursday, August 15, with a tropical-style party, according to a press release. All 152 stores will host a free tropical juice bar and an ice cream social, offer hourly prize giveaways, and feature 30-to-58%-off deals on select items. From 12-2, stores...
Providence, RI—United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) announced that Mike Zechmeister will resign from his position as Chief Financial Officer, effective August 23, 2019, to be temporarily replaced by John W. Howard while UNFI begins a search for a permanent replacement. Howard joined UNFI in July as SVP of finance and...
Washington, D.C.—The Organic Trade Association (OTA) is expanding its support for a new “train-the-trainer” program, titled the Organic Agronomy Training Service (OATS) Project, which will help agricultural professionals working with organic and transitioning farms, according to a press release. OATS is supported by GRO Organic, the Organic Trade Association’s industry-invested...
Houston, TX—The gut-brain connection can explain why a high-fat diet can lead to overeating, weight gain, and obesity, according to a new study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation. A multi-institutional team of researchers led by Dr. Makoto Fukuda, from Baylor College of Medicine, found that mice on a...
