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A review paper published in the journal Foods describes a study that provides an overview of studies on minimally processed vegetables (MPVs), with a particular focus on the Brazilian market. Data is presented on hygiene indicators and pathogenic microorganisms, especially Escherichia coli (the main indicator of fecal contamination), Salmonella spp., and Listeria monocytogenes, with prevalence rates ranging from 0.7 per cent to 100 per cent, 0.6 per cent to 26.7 per cent, and 0.2 per cent to [...]

Despite its antioxidant effects and role in regulating the sleep-wake cycle, melatonin, known as the “sleep hormone,” may worsen intestinal inflammation and impair the action of gut microbiota, one study found. has warned. The community of bacteria and other microbes in the gut is important for health, helping to regulate digestion and benefiting the immune system. An imbalance of unhealthy and healthy microbes in the intestines can contribute to weight gain, high blood sugar, [...]

Due to the increasing popularity of smartphones and tablets, as well as the growth of television channels, computer games and educational applications, children and teens are spending more time in front of screens, sometimes with poor posture, which can lead to back pain. and other issues. This study by Brazilian researchers, funded by FAPESP and reported in an article published in the scientific journal Healthcare, identified several risk factors for spinal health, such as sitting for more [...]

WASHINGTON: Two recent papers by Brazilian researchers have added to the scientific understanding of the genetic factors that protect people from SARS-CoV-2 infection or prevent progression to severe Covid-19. The first describes the findings of a study involving a group of resilient older people aged 90 or more, while the second examines a case of severe Covid-19 in identical twins, only one of whom had long-term symptoms of the disease. Since 2020, researchers in several countries, [...]

WASHINGTON: According to a study, reducing protein consumption can help regulate metabolic syndrome and some of its key symptoms, such as obesity, diabetes, and high blood pressure (hypertension). An article reporting the study is published in the journal Nutrients. Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions that heighten the risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke and diabetes, including hypertension, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist and abnormal cholesterol [...]