On November 19, 2025, the Lancet launched a series of three articles on the consumption of so-called ultra-processed foods and their associations with chronic diseases. This series brings together evidence regarding the growth of ultra-processed foods in diets worldwide and highlights their association with numerous non-communicable chronic diseases. A group of scientists is calling on policymakers to take action to reduce the accessibility of these products.
On January 30, ANSES published a scientific opinion on the health impacts of consuming ultra-processed foods. The agency concluded …
On Thursday, November 21, the scientific interest group “NAM2S” is organizing the 10th edition of the “NAM2S Meetings” on nutrition, diet, metabolism, sport and health during our 10th meetings. This edition takes place at the Halle de la Brasserie in Rennes from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
WHO/Europe is calling upon consumers to become a part of a project aimed at creating a healthier society. Indeed, consumers can participate to the test of an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that will help countries across the WHO European Region to effectively monitor and regulate the promotion of harmful products from tobacco and alcohol to foods high in salt, trans fats and sugars – and to monitor the marketing of breastmilk substitutes and foods for infants and young children.
In autumn 2022, the British Department of Health and Social Care requested to the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) to take a position regarding food processing and health. The SACN raises uncertainties on the evidence related to food processing and health in a statement published on 11 July 2023.
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.
Vitamin D3, or cholecalciferol, is essential for the proper functioning of our body and plays a decisive role in the quality of bone tissue. It is provided by food (dairy products, fish, eggs) and is produced by skin exposed to the sun. However, more than 1 in 3 French people fail to meet their physiological vitamin D3 needs, which is a major public health concern. Indeed, a vitamin D3 deficiency exposes people to known risks for human health, in particular during periods of growth. Pediatric societies recommend routine vitamin D supplementation for children to prevent rickets and for the elderly to avoid osteoporosis.
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.
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.
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.
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