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This type of information leads more people to believe that an alcoholic product is not harmful to their health Are you concerned that your alcohol consumption is damaging your health, and believe that an alcoholic beverage with a nutrition facts panel is a better choice than one without?

McGill-led study finds that by making production more efficient, the feed additive also reduced, on average, the amount of land and water needed for dairy herds  A new international study led by McGill University in collaboration with  Jefo Nutrition shows that supplementing dairy cow diets with microencapsulated B-vitamins can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions while increasing milk yield and quality.

A biofilter made from pumpkin peels could capture almost 100% of the lead present in water contaminated by this heavy metal The millions of pumpkins that need to be disposed of the day after Halloween could have a useful second life for the environment. Indeed, a study published by a team from Laval University in the International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology suggests that pumpkin peel - like that of three other fruits - could provide valuable environmental services thanks to its ability to capture heavy metals such as lead.

As sheep make their debut on the grounds of the former racecourse, researchers are keen to explore the project's effects on human, animal and environmental health. It's an opportunity for many city dwellers to discover this animal and get in touch with nature in the city. Credit: Annie Cloutier After visiting several Montreal parks, including Parc Maisonneuve, the sheep of the Biquette écopâturage organization are coming to the site of the former racecourse this summer.

Farmers in Tanzania were more likely to adopt climate-friendly techniques when given the chance to exchange ideas with their peers  Farmers who exchanged text messages with peers were significantly more likely to adopt sustainable agricultural practices, highlighting the power of peer learning in digital formats, a new study co-authored by McGill University Professor Aurélie Harou found.

A new study examines the symbiotic relationship between mycorrhizal fungi in plant roots and bacterial communities in the soil. Since time immemorial, plants and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi have coexisted in a mutually beneficial relationship. The fungi colonize plant roots and help them absorb nutrients.

In Quebec, most first-time food bank users don't have to keep going back, but 40 per cent still rely on the service two years later, an UdeM study shows.

Oct. 10-11, campus is open to McGill students, employees and essential visitors. Most classes are in-person. See Campus Public Safety website for details. Les 10 et 11 octobre, le campus est accessible aux étudiants et au personnel de l'Université, ainsi qu'aux visiteurs essentiels. La plupart des cours ont lieu en présentiel.

Replacing some of the refined sugar we consume with maple syrup would have positive effects on certain risk factors associated with cardiometabolic health. We would do well to replace some of the refined sugar we consume daily with maple syrup, suggests a study just published in the scientific journal The Journal of Nutrition .

Study examined effect of rising temperatures on California's crop  Strawberries could be fewer and more expensive because of higher temperatures caused by climate change, according to research from the University of Waterloo. Using a new method of analysis, the researchers found that a rise in temperature of 3 degrees Fahrenheit could reduce strawberry yields by up to 40 per cent.

A probiotic made from maple syrup with flavor defects could theoretically enrich the gut microbiota of farm animals, improve their resistance to disease and reduce the need for antibiotics Approximately 2% of the 200 million pounds of maple syrup produced each year in Quebec suffers from a flavor defect that makes it more suitable for use as an ingredient in processed products than for consumption in its natural state.

In an age of abundance and variety in food options, are Canadians eating better than they were half a century ago' According to a recent paper by researchers at McGill University and the International Food Policy Research Institute, those relying on Canada's food supply for their dietary needs not only face deficiencies in healthier alternatives, but they also contribute to the disproportionate levels of environmental degradation caused by Canadian agricultural and food distribution policies.

National study finds that cost and impact of eating disorders in children and youth during COVID-19 has been vastly underestimated. A new pan-Canadian analysis on the cost of eating disorders in children and youth before and during the COVID-19 pandemic shows a sharp increase that the researchers say is only the tip of the iceberg.

Wind power is an affordable and renewable energy source. Yet decision-makers are reluctant to invest in this sector because they generally believe that wind farms require more land than fossil fuel power plants. A McGill University study assessing the extent of land occupied by nearly 320 wind farms in the USA - the largest study of its kind - paints a very different picture.

In mice, partial substitution reduces refined sugar digestion, intestinal glucose absorption and lipid accumulation in the liver Replacing some of the refined sugar we consume every day with maple syrup could alleviate some of the negative effects of a diet rich in fats and sugars. At least, that's what a study published by a Laval University team in the American Journal of Physiology - Endocrinology and Metabolism suggests.

Karolane Bourdon, a doctoral student at Université Laval's Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, shows that the application of straw or wood shavings could regenerate soils and restore their yield . Half of the field vegetable sector's sales come from production in organic soils, but if these are not protected from degradation, they could disappear within 50 years.

Replacing a daily serving of processed red meat with a serving of legumes or nuts reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes by 41% . If, at the start of 2024, you're looking for a simple resolution that will produce long-term health benefits, it wouldn't hurt to consider reducing your red meat intake. Indeed, a study just published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition confirms that there is a direct link between red meat consumption and the risk of type 2 diabetes.

Declining fertility in dairy cows could be mitigated by taking into account the epigenetic profile of the "fathers" . Around the world, dairy cows are finding it increasingly difficult to "get pregnant". Several hypotheses have been put forward to explain this drop in fertility, but a team from Laval University has just identified a factor that has passed under the radar of most researchers until now.

International scientists including UdeM professor Kevin Wilkinson address the worrisome problem of millions of tonnes of plastic being used on farms around the world. Every year, according to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, some 12.5 million tonnes of plastic are used in agricultural production worldwide.

The virus that causes cold sores can survive and remain infectious for several hours on food or food-related surfaces. It is generally accepted that the virus responsible for cold sores is transmitted via saliva or direct contact with the lesions it causes. However, there are other potential transmission routes, according to a study published by a team from Université Laval in the Journal of Applied Microbiology .