When people hear the word “snacking,” images of chips, candy, and other indulgences will usually come to mind. However, members of the professional nutrition community have argued that snacking can be beneficial to an individual’s health. Many claim that it can improve metabolic rate, curb hunger, and help with weight loss. If you’re interested in becoming a health and nutrition professional, your future career could involve advising your clients on forming and maintaining healthy eating habits. Will snacking be a part of those habits? Read on to discover the truth behind snacking. The Benefits of Snacking Depend on the Food.. READ MORE »
February 14, 2017
There are plenty of unique ways to process food. Irradiation, blanching, fermentation, freezing, and drying are all methods for processing food items that are currently used in today’s food industry. Each method comes with its own unique benefits—whether it may be reducing the risk of food-borne illness, increasing storage longevity, or simply making the food item taste better. Drying is one of the oldest ways of preserving food. In fact, humans have been using this method for thousands of years. But while the method might not have changed very much over the centuries, its application has been streamlined by food.. READ MORE »
February 7, 2017
According to many experts, the Fourth Industrial Revolution is just around the corner. The world experienced its first industrial revolution in the 1800s when steam power and equipment for mechanical production was introduced. The Second Industrial Revolution took place in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when electricity and mass production became commonplace. The Third Industrial Revolution, beginning in 1969, occurred when electronics and IT took the world by storm. Now in 2017, we are fast approaching what many believe to be another industrial revolution. The Fourth Industrial Revolution will dramatically change many industries. With the invention and introduction.. READ MORE »
January 31, 2017
Businesses of many kinds—including some that deal with pharmaceuticals, food, the environment, and other areas—use high performance liquid chromatography to separate organic and inorganic compounds for analysis and research. This technique is relatively easy to use, and by mastering it, it’s possible to put yourself on the path to a variety of careers. These potential careers include working as a pharmaceutical laboratory technician, a quality control and assurance analyst, an HPLC analyst, and more. Regardless of the industry, it’s important that HPLC work is completed in accordance with a validated method. This can help ensure that results align with the.. READ MORE »
January 24, 2017
Working as part of a team during your studies is an exciting opportunity to gain valuable teamwork skills before starting your career. Although teamwork may not always be easy, collaborating with a diverse group of individuals can help you achieve even more than you would have working on your own. Being an effective team member that contributes in a positive way requires practice and awareness. You don’t necessarily have to be a leader or be outgoing to be a great asset to your team. Every single person in a team has something unique to contribute to the group’s success. Read.. READ MORE »
January 17, 2017
Many pharmaceutical companies will develop, test, trial, and manufacture their own drugs and products. However, performing all of these duties is extremely time consuming and requires a lot of resources. Researchers, laboratory equipment, manufacturing equipment, and quality assurance personnel all come at a premium. Because of these costs, many pharmaceutical and biopharm companies are now outsourcing their manufacturing processes. Companies that provide this outsourcing service are called contract manufacturing organizations. As a future quality control and assurance professional, here’s what you need to know about contract manufacturing organizations. Contract Manufacturing Organizations Are Hired to Fulfill Many Duties Contract manufacturing organizations.. READ MORE »
January 10, 2017
With the New Year on the horizon, professional nutritionists everywhere will be trusted by their clients to help develop clean-eating resolutions. The New Year is a chance to start fresh and recover from any holiday indulgence. Once you become a nutritionist, you can help your clients by creating practical and realistic nutritional goals. Are you interested in enrolling in nutritionist training? Here are three resolution ideas you could recommend to clients once you begin your career. 1. Pros with a Diploma in Nutrition Recommend Consuming more Omega-3 Fatty Acids A great New Year’s resolution you can recommend to your clients.. READ MORE »
January 3, 2017
Without proper quality control practices, laboratory procedures can run off the rails, potentially leading to disastrous consequences. For example, in the 1970s a product safety testing institution called Industrial Bio-Test Laboratories found itself at the centre of a serious scandal. The company was found to be actively involved in scientific misconduct and fraud by providing false testing results to the companies they were testing products for. Over one third of all of the United State’s toxicology testing was performed in their labs, making the impact of their errors catastrophic and leaving the industry forever changed. Because of this, in 1978.. READ MORE »
December 27, 2016
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December 21, 2016
Lung cancer is the second most common cancer in Canada, as well as the leading cause of cancer related deaths. It even causes more deaths than the next three major cancers combined. Although there has been a substantial drop in lung cancer diagnosis over the past 20 years, there is plenty that needs to be done before the disease is preventable and completely treatable. Researchers are looking to trial new drugs that take a different approach from current invasive treatment options. A new lung cancer vaccine approved by the FDA uses immunotherapy to target cancer cells. If you’re interested in.. READ MORE »
December 20, 2016
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