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Onions, garlic could help reduce cancer risk

Individuals who consume allium vegetables such as garlic, leeks, and onions have a reduced risk for colorectal cancer, according to research published in the Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology. The study, carried out by scientists at the First Hospital of China Medical University, took place in three hospitals from June 2009 to November 2011. The […]

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Obesity can increase likelihood of aggressive breast cancer, study finds

Obesity “reprograms” immune cells to promote tumor formation, heightening the risk of difficult-to-treat breast cancer Obese women are at a higher likelihood of developing triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) – an aggressive type of breast cancer that is particularly difficult to treat. This is according to a University of Chicago study, which found that breast cancer, […]

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Seafood Scotland launches blueprint for growth

Scotland’s seafood industry unveils a blueprint for “growth that is equitable and profitable, with the entire supply chain, from sea to shelf, pulling together for success”. Scotland’s aquaculture sector attracts polarised positions, from those who cite its economic contribution to those who stridently oppose its existence. The ‘Changing Tides’ document is designed to be a catalyst […]

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EXPO PACK Verde: soluciones y tecnología sustentable en EXPO PACK Guadalajara 2019

Por un mundo más sostenible, la tecnología verde presente en la industria de empaque y embalaje. EXPO PACK Guadalajara 2019 (Expo Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Jalisco, del 11 al 13 de junio), marca el décimo aniversario del programa EXPO PACK Verde, reafirmando el mayor evento de empaque y procesamiento en el compromiso de América Latina con el […]

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NotiAlfa 6 de mayo

​​     NotiAlfa No. 710 6 de mayo 2019   Bioplástico con cáscara de nuez: mayor dureza y seguridad A fin de aprovechar los desechos agroindustriales que se producen en el país, el Instituto Politécnico Nacional (IPN) desarrolla una investigación para explotar las propiedades de la cáscara de la nuez, con la finalidad de crear […]

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Estudio confirma propiedades anticancerígenas del mango y plátanos verdes

Los mangos y los plátanos verdes tienen propiedades para ayudar a prevenir el cáncer de colon, según investigadores del Instituto Politécnico Nacional (IPN) de México. Según el estudio realizado en el Centro de Desarrollo de Productos Bióticos, se encontró que estas frutas son una fuente de almidón resistente y funcionan como fibra dietética. Luis Arturo […]

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Leche materna: impulsora del desarrollo cerebral de bebés prematuros

Un grupo de investigadores del Children’s National Health System (EE.UU) demostró la importancia de la leche materna para los bebés prematuros, ya que aseguran que los microprematuros que la consumen presentan niveles más altos de metabolitos, unas moléculas que desempeñan un papel fundamental en el crecimiento y el desarrollo del cerebro. En este sentido, varios […]

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Flavor trends: Discoveries, sophistication and connections among Innova Market Insights’ latest tips

Consumers are on a journey of discovery, moving out of their comfort zones to explore bolder flavors and multisensory food experiences. Sixty-four percent of US consumers state that they “love to discover flavors from other cultures,” according to a 2018 Innova Market Insights consumer survey. The market researcher has just released its annual flavor trends […]