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133 results in Environment and Health · page 3 of 3
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Pasture Finishing Of Bison Improves Animal Metabolic Health And Potential Health Promoting Compounds In Meat
Bison that grazed on pasture instead of eating corn and hay in pens had healthier metabolism and produced meat with more beneficial nutrients.
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Plant Based Meats, Human Health, And Climate Change
Plant-based meat alternatives may have lower environmental impact than feedlot beef but are nutritionally different from real meat, despite marketing claims of equivalence.
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Plants Containing Urinary Tract, Gastrointestinal, Or Miscellaneous Toxins That Affect Livestock
This veterinary research identifies common plants that can cause kidney, digestive, and other health problems in livestock, helping farmers recognize and prevent plant poisoning.
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Pork Meat Increases Iron Absorption From A 5 Day Fully Controlled Diet When Compared To A Vegetarian Diet With Similar Vitamin C And Phytic Acid Content
A study found that eating pork meat significantly improves iron absorption compared to a vegetarian diet, even when both diets contain similar levels of vitamin C and phytic acid.
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Present Status And Perspectives On The Use Of Alkylresorcinols As Biomarkers Of Wholegrain Wheat And Rye Intake
Scientists are developing ways to measure compounds called alkylresorcinols in blood and urine to objectively track how much whole grain wheat and rye people actually eat.
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Recent Fast Food Consumption And Bisphenol A And Phthalates Exposures Among The U.S. Population In NHANES, 2003–2010
This study examined how eating fast food increases exposure to harmful chemicals called phthalates and BPA that may disrupt hormones and affect metabolic health.
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Reducing Vulnerability Of Rainfed Agriculture Through Seasonal 2018 Agricult
Researchers developed better weather prediction methods to help rice farmers adapt to climate change and maintain stable food production.
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Reproduction Study Of EPG
A study found that EPG, a fat substitute designed to reduce calories, did not harm reproduction or development in rats, even at high doses.
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Review An Overview Of Beef Production From Pasture And Feedlot Glob 2021 An
This research reviews global beef production methods, comparing pasture-based and feedlot systems to identify which practices create the most sustainable, high-quality beef.
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Reviewing The Benefits Of Grazing Browsing Semiarid Rangeland Feed Resources And The Transference Of Bioactivity And Pro Healthy Properties To Goat Milk And Cheese Obesity, Insulin Resistance, Inflammation And Hepatic Steatosis Prevention
Goat milk and cheese from pasture-raised goats contain more beneficial plant compounds that may help prevent obesity, insulin resistance, and fatty liver disease.
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Role Of Dietary Fat In Ultraviolet Light Induced C
Research shows that dietary fat intake may increase the risk of skin cancer caused by ultraviolet light exposure from the sun.
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Safety Of EPG
This research reviews the safety of EPG, a modified fat substitute that looks and acts like regular fat but passes through the body without being digested or absorbed.
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Serum Starvation Caveat Emptor
Researchers found that a common laboratory technique called "serum starvation" lacks standardized methods, which may be causing inconsistent and unreliable results across different studies.
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Sleep Deficiency And Deprivation Leading To Cardiovascular Disease
Poor sleep quality and insufficient sleep duration directly increase your risk of developing heart disease through damage to blood vessel function.
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Soil Carbon Stocks And Nitrous Oxide Emissions Of Pasture Systems In Orinoquía Region Of Colombia Potential For Developing Land Based Greenhouse Gas Removal Projects
Researchers found that improving cattle pastures in Colombia can capture significant amounts of carbon from the atmosphere, potentially helping fight climate change while supporting sustainable beef production.
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Sound Management May Sequester Methane In Grazed Rangeland Ecosystems
Researchers found that improving grazing management practices on rangelands could help reduce methane emissions, turning cattle-grazed grasslands from climate polluters into climate helpers.
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Soybean Vs. Pea Bean In The Diet Of Medium Growing Broiler Chickens Raised Under Semi Intensive Conditions Of Inner Mediterranean Areas Growth Performance And Environmental Impact
Researchers found that replacing soy with peas in chicken feed produced similar growth while reducing environmental impact, suggesting more sustainable protein alternatives.
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Stigmasterol Accumulation Causes Cardiac Injury And Promotes Mortality
Research found that stigmasterol, a plant compound, can damage the heart and increase death risk even when cholesterol levels are well-controlled.
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Sunlight And Metabolic Traits
Researchers found that exposure to bright sunlight may improve insulin sensitivity and lower triglyceride levels, potentially benefiting metabolic health.
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Sunlight And Mitochondria
Research shows that exposure to specific red light wavelengths (670nm) can improve vision and potentially support cellular energy production in mitochondria.
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Sunlight Exposure And Microbiome
Exposing skin to UVB light (like sunlight) increased vitamin D levels and changed the makeup of beneficial bacteria in the gut.
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Sustainability Views And Intentions To Reduce Beef Consumption An International Web Based Survey
A large international survey found that most people who eat beef want to reduce their consumption when they understand its environmental impact.
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Taking A Break, 2 Week Social Medial Detox
A two-week social media detox limiting use to 30 minutes daily improved sleep, stress levels, life satisfaction, and reduced smartphone addiction in young adults.
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The Dublin Declaration Of Scientists On The Societal Role Of Livestock
Scientists declare that livestock-derived foods like meat, dairy, and eggs provide essential nutrients that are difficult to obtain elsewhere, especially for vulnerable populations.
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The Effect Of Farmed Trout On Cardiovascular Risk Markers In Healthy Men
Eating farmed trout daily for 8 weeks didn't significantly improve heart health markers in healthy men, regardless of what the fish were fed.
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The Effect Of Sauna Bathing On Lipid Profile In Young, Physically Active, Male Subjects
Regular sauna bathing for three weeks significantly lowered total cholesterol and "bad" LDL cholesterol in healthy young men, with effects similar to moderate exercise.
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The Golden Ratio As An Ecological Affordance Leading To Aesthetic Attractiveness
Researchers found that people slightly prefer the "golden ratio" (a mathematical proportion of about 1.6:1 found in nature) when judging beauty, and this preference may be linked to easier visual processing.
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The Roles And Values Of Wild Foods In Agricultural Systems
Wild plants and animals provide significant nutrition to communities worldwide, with agricultural societies using 90-100 different wild food species on average, yet these foods are often overlooked in official food security assessments.
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The Sugar Industry S Efforts To Manipulate Research On Fluoride Effectiveness And Toxicity
This research reveals how the sugar industry funded scientists and organizations starting in the 1930s to promote fluoride as a tooth decay solution while protecting sugar's reputation.
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Thermogenesis In Mice And Sunlight
Researchers discovered that fat cells can sense blue light and use it to help burn fat for warmth, which may explain why sunlight exposure affects metabolism.
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Total Zinc Absorption In Young Women, But Not Fractional Zinc Absorption, Differs Between Vegetarian And Meat Based Diets With Equal Phytic Acid Content
Vegetarian diets led to lower total zinc absorption than meat-based diets in young women, even when both diets contained equal amounts of phytic acid (a compound that blocks zinc absorption).
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Urbanization, Mainly Rurality, But Not Altitude Is
Living in rural areas versus urban areas affects cholesterol levels, but living at high altitude does not make a significant difference.
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Vegetarian Diets Planetary Health And Its Alignment W 2019 Advances In Nutr
Vegetarian diets benefit both human health and environmental sustainability, with vegan diets producing 50% fewer greenhouse gas emissions than typical meat-eating diets.
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Violet Light And Thermogenesis
Researchers discovered that violet light exposure can reduce the body's ability to burn calories and generate heat through specialized light-sensing cells in the brain.
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Vitamin E Function And Requirements In Relation To PUFA
This research shows that people who eat more healthy polyunsaturated fats (like from nuts, seeds, and fish) need more vitamin E to protect those fats from damage in their body.
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Wholesome Nutrition An Example For A Sustainable Diet
Researchers developed "Wholesome Nutrition," a sustainable eating approach that emphasizes plant-based, minimally processed foods to benefit both personal health and environmental protection.
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Workplace Environ And Met Syndrome
A study of Korean factory workers found that exposure to metalworking fluids nearly doubled the risk of developing metabolic syndrome compared to other workplace environments.
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