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04/16/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Drought-resistant cactus pear could become a sustainable food and fuel source, new research shows
Cactus pears could become a sustainable source of food and fuel in places in need of these two resources. Those are the findings of a recent study by researchers from the University of Nevada, Reno. Published in the journal GCB Bioenergy, the study covered five years of research. The group had set out to look at how successful different varieties of […]
04/01/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Nearly one-third of global agricultural land at high risk of pesticide pollution, study reveals
Pesticides are heavily used in conventional farms to protect food crops. But according to a recent study, about a third of global farmland today is at high risk of pesticide pollution. Published Monday in Nature Geoscience, the study revealed that Asia houses the largest land areas that face an increased risk of pesticide pollution in countries like China, Japan, Malaysia and […]
03/22/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Fish are ingesting plastic at higher rates, new research warns
Marine plastic pollution is a pervasive problem around the world. Now, new research shows that fish are eating plastic dinners at higher rates than before, including some species that are threatened or near-threatened. Published in the journal Global Change Biology, the study revealed that marine fish are consuming 2.4 percent more plastic each year over the last […]
03/05/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Devastating winter storm took toll on Texas fisheries – but it’s nothing new
The winter storm that swept across Texas last month took power, cut water and claimed lives. It also led to fish kills along the entire Texas coast. But fish-killing events like this are nothing new in the Lone Star State. In fact, historical records showed that Texas has had its fair share of these fish-killing […]
02/23/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Report: Toxic heavy metals found in some baby food
A congressional report found that some of the products made by large commercial baby food manufacturers in the United States contain heavy metals, such as arsenic and lead, that can endanger infant health. The report issued by the House Subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy revealed that high levels of heavy metals were present in rice cereals, purees and juices […]
02/12/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Can diet soda kill you? Studies show that some people can’t digest aspartame
Diet soda, despite the name, is not better for you than regular soda. In fact, it can even be deadly for certain people. Diet soda contains aspartame, an artificial sweetener that’s 200 times sweeter than table sugar. While both table sugar (or sucrose) and aspartame have the same amount of calories, manufacturers need only a small amount of […]
02/11/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Gut bacteria can help fight the harmful effects of processed foods like cereals and pasta, scientists find
Research shows how a certain bacterium found in the human gut can break down a chemical commonly found in processed foods, such as ultra-pasteurized milk, pasta, chocolate and breakfast cereals. Published in Cell Host & Microbe, the findings generate invaluable insight into how gut microbes break down processed foods and lower the risk of health conditions often associated with those foods, […]
02/09/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
OBEY: Europeans will soon be eating bugs after mealworms get the green light from food regulators
Mealworms just got an inch closer to European dining tables after the European Union‘s (EU) food safety watchdog, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), found the insects safe for human consumption. French company EAP Group Agronutris submitted the application for the approval of mealworms in 2018. Despite their name, mealworms are not actually worms – they are the larvae of the mealworm beetle. […]
02/08/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Propionic acid (PPA) in processed foods may be associated with autism spectrum disorder
A recent study has shed light on another possible cause of autism: processed foods. In their report, researchers from the University of Central Florida explored the possible role of the gut microbiome in developing autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a lifelong neurological and developmental disorder that begins in childhood. Published in Scientific Reports, their study revealed that exposing neural stem […]
02/08/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Mexico bans GM corn, plans to phase out imports and the use of Monsanto’s glyphosate
Mexico, the birthplace of corn, plans to completely ban genetically modified (GM) corn and glyphosate by Jan. 31, 2024. In a decree published on Thursday, Dec. 31, President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador noted that the decision aims to contribute to the country’s food security and protect native corn varieties. In accordance with the decree, authorities will […]
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