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Launched in April 2022, DuelFuel was a high protein and fiber flapjack and brownie bar that contained 26 added vitamins and minerals and used protein and collagen powders as a replacement for standard flour. On the day the product launched in the UK, its founder Tim Davies received a letter from the UK’s tax authority stating the product would be categorized as confectionery rather than cake (which are VAT free as a staple food) and would therefore be subjected to 20% VAT. HMRC argued the flapjack element could not be categorized as such when sold in a gym and argued…

Cognitive training boosts memory and thinking skills through regular, targeted practice.Progressive, challenging exercises help your brain remember information and improve everyday recall.Memory games, brain teasers and learning new skills are great ways to train your brain. You walk into a room and forget why you’re there. Names evaporate right after introductions. We’ve all been there before. It’s frustrating, yes, but it doesn’t mean inevitable decline—especially if you make an effort to train your brain.  Two clinicians who specialize in cognitive health point to a single, evidence-based habit that boosts memory without pricey pills or complex routines: structured cognitive training, also…

This postdoc studies how ecosystems breathe, tracking carbon exchange between land and atmosphere.Image credit:Omodara Obisesan, ©iStock, GettyTim82Q | Write a brief introduction to yourself including the lab you work in and your research background. My name is Omodara Obisesan, and I’m a postdoctoral fellow working with the Long-Term Agroecosystem research group at the University of Missouri. I use eddy covariance data to quantify carbon dynamics and ecosystem productivity across diverse US agroecosystems.Q | How did you first get interested in science and/or your field of research? My interest in science began with a strong curiosity about the natural world and…

Thirty years ago this week, two Swiss astronomers announced that they had spotted the first known planet orbiting a Sun-like star. The Nobel-winning discovery, later published in the pages of Nature1, was the culmination of centuries of dreaming, and decades of searching, for worlds beyond the Solar System.It was also the start of a whirlwind of discovery. Astronomers have since found more than 6,000 exoplanets, plus hints of thousands more. Many were detected by NASA’s Kepler and Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) missions, with other telescopes also contributing (see ‘Alien worlds’).The exoplanetary zoo hosts a diversity of beasts. There are…

Dairy protein is moving well beyond its roots in sports nutrition. Today, it sits at the center of innovation across food, beverage, and supplements as brands tap into its strong health benefits and proven functionality. High-protein yogurts, ready-to-drink (RTD) shakes, fortified snacks, and hybrid plant-dairy products are giving consumers new ways to add quality protein to daily routines. At the same time, advances in processing and formulation are helping manufacturers deliver on taste, texture, and clean label expectations while expanding into trending areas like weight management, metabolic health, and satiety. With demand rising for convenient, nutrient-dense products, dairy protein is…

Jane Goodall, a British primatologist known for her work with chimpanzees, died on Wednesday 1 October, aged 91. She was in California on a speaking tour and died of natural causes, according to the Jane Goodall Institute.Goodall is best known for her work with chimpanzees in Gombe National Park in Tanzania. She was the first to discover that chimpanzees made and used tools1. She went on to become an advocate for conservation, human rights and animal welfare, including stopping the use of animals in medical research. She established the Jane Goodall Institute, a non-profit wildlife and conservation organization in Washington…

Derm-Biome’s compound prevented epidermal thickening, reduced cellular senescence and preserved collagen levels under UV stress. Skin-focused biopharma Derm-Biome Pharmaceuticals is advancing an experimental topical compound that may offer a new approach to slowing or preventing skin aging caused by ultraviolet light. The candidate, known as DB-006, was one of three molecules recently tested by the company in a preclinical photoaging study, where it showed unexpectedly strong activity against hallmark features of sun-related skin decline. DB-006 emerged as part of Derm-Biome’s primary mission to develop treatments for inflammatory skin diseases and skin cancers. Initially identified through the Vancouver-based company’s program focused…

What’s better than a comforting bowl of creamy pasta? Not only are these healthy dishes satisfying and delicious, they’ve all been saved hundreds of times by users on MyRecipes to make again and again. From high-protein options like our Lemon Chicken Orzo to 20-minute favorites like our Spaghetti & Spinach with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce, these dishes are the perfect answer to your weeknight needs. Love any of these recipes? Join MyRecipes to save, search and organize your EatingWell recipes all in one place. It’s free! High-Protein Lemon Chicken Orzo Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist:…

Israel has carried out at least 17 attacks on or in the vicinity of healthcare facilities in Gaza City since 16 September), the UN has said.Three healthcare facilities—Al Quds Hospital, Al Rantisi Children’s Hospital, and the Medical Relief Health Centre—have all been directly hit, while further strikes were recorded in the vicinity of two more, Al Shifa Medical Complex and Al Ahli Hospital.The Jordanian field hospital in Tal Al Hawa was also forced to evacuate to Al Mawasi in Khan Younis after Israeli strikes damaged the facility. And the Palestinian Red Crescent Society reported that Israeli ground forces had besieged…

Pathogenic Salmonella bacteria background. 3d illustration. [iLexx/ iStock / Getty Images Plus] Researchers at the University of Liverpool have discovered how pathogenic bacteria construct protein-based compartments known as ethanolamine utilization (Eut) microcompartments, which are essential for breaking down ethanolamine (EA), a nutrient abundant in the gut. The research, published in Science Advances, details how the Eut microcompartments enable bacteria to digest ethanolamine to give them a competitive advantage over commensal microbes, fostering bacterial growth and virulence. “It was known that bacteria build these compartments to safely and efficiently digest ethanolamine, but our research reveals the precise molecular steps involved,” said…