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Buy Your Groceries Online? Watch Out For This Food Labeling Gap

Buy Your Groceries Online? Watch Out For This Food Labeling Gap

Online grocery shopping has soared in popularity, but new Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy research shows food information—like nutrition facts, ingredients, or allergens—isn’t always accessible to consumers. From Tufts Now - Written by Grace van Deelen Picture this: You’re shopping...

Ultraprocessed Foods Linked To Risk Of Hypertension: Yale-led Study

Ultraprocessed Foods Linked To Risk Of Hypertension: Yale-led Study

Consumption of ultraprocessed foods (UPF) is linked with higher risk of incident hypertension, a Yale-led team finds in a new study published in Hypertension Oct. 17. A team led by Carol Oladele, PhD, assistant professor in Yale School of Medicine's Department of Internal Medicine, examined data...

Energy-Thirsty Indoor Vertical Gardens Ripe For Improvement

Energy-Thirsty Indoor Vertical Gardens Ripe For Improvement

Indoor vertical gardens are gaining popularity among homeowners and restaurants, allowing them to grow microgreens year-round, but new research has identified a major drawback: their demands on energy. A study by researchers from the Marche Polytechnic University and University of South...