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Korea Files 46,000 Food Patents in Health Innovation Boom
InnovationMay 11

Korea Files 46,000 Food Patents in Health Innovation Boom

South Korea's food innovators are turning traditional cuisine into cutting-edge wellness products, filing over 46,000 patents in a decade. Small businesses and individuals, not big corporations, are leading the charge with health-focused innovations that are reshaping K-food globally.

Regional: south korea technology (KR)2 min read
Food Company Donates to Men's Mental Health Charity
Acts of KindnessMay 11

Food Company Donates to Men's Mental Health Charity

A UK food distributor is turning every batter purchase into hope for men struggling with mental health. For two weeks, T.Quality is giving 50p from each sale to Andy's Man Club, a charity preventing male suicide.

Google: charity donation2 min read
15-Second Health Ads Cut Junk Food Cravings in New Study
Health & WellnessFeb 18

15-Second Health Ads Cut Junk Food Cravings in New Study

Australian researchers discovered that short health ads can reduce junk food cravings more effectively than longer commercials. The surprise finding could reshape how public health campaigns fight unhealthy eating.

Medical Xpress2 min read
Brain Health May Not Depend on Avoiding Processed Foods
Health & WellnessMar 19

Brain Health May Not Depend on Avoiding Processed Foods

A decade-long study of 1,400 older adults found no link between eating ultra-processed foods and mental decline. Overall diet quality matters more than avoiding processed foods when protecting your brain.

Womens Health3 min read
California Lawmaker Bans Junk Food Additives Nationwide
SolutionsJun 15

California Lawmaker Bans Junk Food Additives Nationwide

A California politician turned his focus on ultra-processed foods into laws that banned harmful additives and inspired federal action. His work is now protecting kids' health across America.

STAT News2 min read
Americans Unite: 75% Want Warning Labels on Junk Food
Health & WellnessJun 3

Americans Unite: 75% Want Warning Labels on Junk Food

Democrats, Republicans, and independents overwhelmingly agree that ultra-processed foods harm health and want government action. A new study reveals rare cross-party support for policies like testing food additives and banning artificial dyes.

Google News - Health3 min read
Food as Medicine Programs Boost Farms and Health
SolutionsMar 12

Food as Medicine Programs Boost Farms and Health

States are discovering that prescribing healthy food to patients with diet-related conditions creates a surprising bonus: stronger local economies and thriving small farms. A new report shows how healthcare dollars can heal both people and struggling rural communities.

Google: economic growth report2 min read
Nigeria's First Lady Calls for Global Health Investment
Health & WellnessApr 9

Nigeria's First Lady Calls for Global Health Investment

Senator Oluremi Tinubu is rallying nations to invest in science-backed health systems and collaborative solutions. Her World Health Day message champions the One Health approach that connects human, animal, and environmental wellbeing.

AllAfrica - Health2 min read
Food Quality Beats Low-Carb vs Low-Fat for Heart Health
Health & WellnessMar 12

Food Quality Beats Low-Carb vs Low-Fat for Heart Health

A 30-year Harvard study tracking 200,000 people reveals that eating high-quality whole foods protects your heart better than simply cutting carbs or fat. The research suggests we've been asking the wrong question about healthy eating all along.

Optimist Daily3 min read
Dietitian Says Ditch Diet Rules for 'All Foods Fit' Model
Health & WellnessFeb 1

Dietitian Says Ditch Diet Rules for 'All Foods Fit' Model

A registered dietitian is challenging diet culture with an "all foods fit" approach that replaces rigid food rules with listening to your body. Research shows traditional dieting often harms health more than it helps.

Fast Company2 min read
Tobacco Tactics Now Fighting Ultra-Processed Foods
SolutionsJun 9

Tobacco Tactics Now Fighting Ultra-Processed Foods

Scientists who studied Big Tobacco's playbook are using the same strategies to help Americans kick ultra-processed foods. The fight against chips, sodas, and packaged meals could become the next big public health victory.

Google News - Health2 min read
Nutritionist Says Real Health Needs Policy, Not Fad Diets
Health & WellnessJan 19

Nutritionist Says Real Health Needs Policy, Not Fad Diets

Celebrity nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar reminds us that 15 years of wellness trends haven't changed one truth: traditional foods and simple habits beat every fad diet. She's pushing back against Instagram influencers and calling for policy changes that actually improve public health.

The Hindu2 min read
Nigeria Pushes to Protect Kids from Junk Food Marketing
Health & WellnessFeb 5

Nigeria Pushes to Protect Kids from Junk Food Marketing

A public health group wants Nigeria to ban aggressive junk food advertising aimed at children during holidays. Their new report shows companies flood festive seasons with promotions linking sugary products to celebration and joy.

Premium Times Nigeria2 min read
Mental Health First Aid Grant Guide Helps Communities Expand
Health & WellnessMay 28

Mental Health First Aid Grant Guide Helps Communities Expand

A new comprehensive guide shows organizations how to secure funding for Mental Health First Aid programs, making mental health education more accessible to communities nationwide. The step-by-step resource covers everything from finding grants to writing winning applications.

Google News - Mental Health Success3 min read
Nigeria Launches Food Bank to Fight Child Malnutrition
SolutionsFeb 18

Nigeria Launches Food Bank to Fight Child Malnutrition

Nigeria just launched a nationwide Community Food Bank Programme to tackle malnutrition in 2 million children under five. The initiative will provide food vouchers and nutrition counseling to vulnerable families through local health centers starting April 2026.

AllAfrica - Health3 min read
Not All Processed Foods Are Bad, New Science Shows
Health & WellnessJun 5

Not All Processed Foods Are Bad, New Science Shows

A groundbreaking review of ultra-processed food studies reveals that wholegrain breads, probiotic yogurts, and plant-based milks might be healthier than we've been told. The problem isn't how food is made, but what's actually in it.

Google News - Health2 min read
Dietitian: All Foods Can Fit in a Healthy Diet
Health & WellnessJan 28

Dietitian: All Foods Can Fit in a Healthy Diet

A registered dietitian is challenging diet culture's rigid rules with a flexible approach that removes guilt from eating. Research shows this "all foods fit" method leads to better health outcomes than restrictive dieting.

Japan Today3 min read
Nigeria Expands Environmental Health Training to 14 Fields
SolutionsMay 4

Nigeria Expands Environmental Health Training to 14 Fields

Nigeria just transformed its environmental health education system, expanding one diploma program into 14 specialized tracks that will train experts to tackle climate change, waste management, and food safety. After three years of planning, the reform will help thousands of students become specialists ready for modern public health challenges.

AllAfrica - Environment2 min read
Brazil's JBS Opens 4,000-Meter Biotech Hub for Food Future
InnovationApr 9

Brazil's JBS Opens 4,000-Meter Biotech Hub for Food Future

Food giant JBS just launched a massive biotechnology center in Brazil to develop better nutrition and sustainable food solutions. The 4,000-square-meter facility houses over 20 labs working on everything from animal health to alternative proteins.

Google News - Brazil Innovation2 min read
Samyang Opens Dutch Plant-Based Food Lab Near Wageningen
InnovationMar 13

Samyang Opens Dutch Plant-Based Food Lab Near Wageningen

Korean food giant Samyang Foods just opened a European research hub in the Netherlands to develop the next generation of plant-based foods. The company chose Wageningen, home to one of the world's top food science universities, to tap into Europe's innovation ecosystem.

Google News - Netherlands Technology2 min read

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