A high-fat, low-carbohydrate ketogenic “keto” diet may help protect young animals from the lasting effects of stress experienced before birth, new research suggests. The findings, presented Sunday at the European College of Neuropsychopharmacology (ECNP) conference in Amsterdam, add to growing evidence that diet could play a powerful role in shaping brain health.  Studies in animals…  read on >  read on >

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What was once tossed into compost bins could soon help grow stronger crops and even support human health, new research suggests. A series of recent studies published in American Chemical Society (ACS) journals reveal how scientists are transforming food waste — from sugar beets to coconut fibers — into valuable materials for farming and nutrition.…  read on >  read on >

A Minnesota-based company is recalling two types of organic frozen spinach sold nationwide because they may be contaminated with Listeria, a bacteria that can cause serious or even life-threatening illness. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said the recall affects products made by Sno Pac Foods, which distributes both under its own brand name…  read on >  read on >

Federal health officials are warning consumers not to eat two types of Hello Fresh ready-made meals that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, which can cause serious illness. The warning came Monday after officials traced the affected Hello Fresh meals back to FreshRealm, a California-based company also linked to an ongoing national Listeria investigation involving…  read on >  read on >

Halloween is all about costumes, candy and fun, but all that sugar can take a toll on your child’s teeth. Dr. Cheen Loo, chair of pediatric dentistry at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston, shares ways families can enjoy the treats without letting tooth decay join the party. Candy that can be tough…  read on >  read on >

Foster Poultry Farms is recalling more than 3.8 million pounds of chicken corn dogs after wood fragments were found in the batter, causing injuries. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) said the Livingston, California–based company received multiple complaints from consumers who discovered wood in the products. At least five people…  read on >  read on >

Pediatricians can better help parents prevent peanut allergies if they are provided support that helps them follow national guidelines, a new study says. Doctors were more likely to recommend early introduction of peanut-containing foods into the diets of infants if they had educational and clinical support, researchers reported Oct. 6 in the journal Pediatrics. These…  read on >  read on >

The Kroger Co. has recalled two types of pasta salad bowls sold in nearly 30 states after learning the pasta ingredients could be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious infections. The recall includes Basil Pesto Bowtie Salad and Smoked Mozzarella Penne Salad, sold between Aug. 29 and Oct. 2 in 1,860…  read on >  read on >