Food

Younger adults on in-center hemodialysis may face higher risk for food insecurity-linked hospitalization than their older counterparts, researchers found.

BOSTON — Managing food allergies should involve more than just allergen avoidance, according to a presentation at the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Scientific Meeting.

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Elijah’s Law, also known as AB 2317, into law in September, which was drafted to protect children with food allergies who attend childcare centers.

Many food pantries are unable to accommodate and provide safe food options for college students that struggle with food allergies and food insecurity, according to a study published in Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology.

Adults with poor sleep quality had improved Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index and Epworth Sleepiness Scale scores with 20-week daily almond consumption, according to data presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress.

Dietary patterns may vary significantly in patients with different stages of chronic kidney disease, according to an investigation of food group intake among patients in a United Kingdom study.

According to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, there is insufficient evidence to recommend for or against screening for food insecurity in primary care settings.

BOSTON — In a proof-of-concept study, women with obesity who took semaglutide reported enhanced taste perception, and researchers observed altered gene expression in their tongues and their brain reward response related to sweet tastes.

Adults in France who consumed more food additive emulsifiers had increased risk for type 2 diabetes, according to a study published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology.

The American College of Lifestyle Medicine, or ACLM, announced the release of a simple diet screening tool that captures a patient’s dietary pattern, allowing clinicians to implement a “food as medicine” approach in practice.