Health

Positive effect of the addition of probiotics in conjunction with an antibiotic intervention on microbial diversity and composition in adults

Millions of antibiotic prescriptions are written each year in the United States. Probiotics reduce antibiotic-induced gastrointestinal side effects; however, the effect of probiotics on the preservation of gut microbial composition in response to antibiotics is not well understood.

Launch of One Health Joint Plan of Action to address health threats to humans, animals, plants and environment

A new One Health Joint Plan of Action (OH JPA) has been launched by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH). This first Joint Plan on One Health aims to create a framework to integrate systems and capabilities so that we can collectively better prevent, predict, detect and respond to health threats. This initiative aims to improve the health of humans, animals, plants and the environment, while contributing to sustainable development.

Nutri-Score in Romania: senators reject it and ask for a new food labeling

USR Constanța senator Remus Negoi gave a speech in the Senate plenary session regarding the legislative initiative of USR deputy Adrian Wiener, concerning voluntary nutrition labeling “Nutri-Score and the importance of a healthy diet.

The Nutri-score, a simple and validated nutritional logo to help us take care of our health on a daily basis (WebiNACRe n°1)

On Tuesday March 22, a webinar was hosted by M. B. Srour from INRAE. Dr. M. Thouvier (Research Director at INSERM) intervened to provide an update on the Nutri-score, its understanding and its link with health.

New dietary recommendations from the American Heart Association for cardio-metabolic health

This review of the scientific literature aims to bring together the available evidence relating to diet and cardiovascular health to provide knowledge-based advice on the key components of diets to reduce cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. This article suggests the adoption of population-wide dietary advice.

NutrEvent 2019, October 22nd & 23rd, Rennes, France

NutrEvent is the european leading partnering event about nutrition and health. This year, NutrEvent is dedicated to innovation in Food, Feed, Nutrition

A world analysis about the health effects of dietary risks between 1990-2017

This study provides a global analyzis of the potential impact of suboptimal diet on noncommunicable disease (NCD) mortality and morbidity, highlighting the

What is the appropriate age for introduction of complementary feeding of infants?

EFSA is seeking feedback from stakeholders and other interested parties on its scientific opinion on the appropriate age for introduction of complementary

The Health ingredients & Natural ingredients Europe 2018, Frankfurt

The Health ingredients Europe (HIE) meeting will take place in Messe at Frankfurt from the 27th to 29th of November. This event

The negotiation of healthy food choices by Danish consumers of organic food

There is increasing demand for organic food products throughout the Europe. Health concerns have frequently been found to be the main motivation

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