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04/28/2020
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By Franz Walker
Annona stenophylla and Flacourtia indica fruit extracts found to be promising agents for cancer prevention
In this study, scientists from Zimbabwe and Kazakhstan investigated how extracts from the fruits of Annona stenophylla and Flacourtia indica may help in the prevention of cancer caused by the formation of free radicals due to exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light. Their findings were published in the Journal of Medicinal Plants Research. For their analysis, the researchers obtained extracts containing phenolic […]
04/10/2020
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By Franz Walker
Florida farmers left with mountains of unsold food as coronavirus scrambles supply chain
Farmers in Florida are seeing mounds of fresh produce rot in fields as the coronavirus outbreak wreaks havoc on supply chains. The closure of restaurants, schools and theme parks nationwide due to the coronavirus outbreak has left farmers scrambling to figure out how to sell their harvest. Florida is America’s leader in harvesting tomatoes, green beans, peppers and […]
03/31/2020
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By Franz Walker
Tempting by design: Study reveals exposure to “food cues” increases a person’s cravings
Ever wonder why you sometimes get cravings after seeing a picture of food, even though you know you aren’t really hungry? According to a recent study, it’s all in the mind, or more precisely, in how the mind processes food cues. According to psychologists at Dartmouth College, there is a physiological process responsible for heightened sensitivity […]
03/19/2020
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By Franz Walker
Don’t drink the water: Testing shows at least 20% of schools in California have LEAD-CONTAMINATED drinking water
Over the years, products with lead have steadily been removed from store shelves as more people become aware about the dangers of lead poisoning. However, K-12 students in California may be ingesting the heavy metal through an unavoidable source – their water. In an email to the Environmental Working Group, the California State Water Resources […]
03/09/2020
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By Franz Walker
What’s in it? Probiotic product labels need to be more detailed so consumers can make informed decisions, suggest researchers
As probiotic products often contain live microorganisms such as bacteria or yeast, it’s important that people know exactly what they’re getting when they buy probiotic supplements. However, a study has found that most probiotic product labels are sorely lacking in the information that consumers need in order to make informed decisions about them. The study, […]
03/07/2020
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By Franz Walker
Engineers develop “Vegebot” that can harvest lettuce
While using machines to harvest crops isn’t a new concept, using a robot that does so through machine learning is. A team of engineers from the University of Cambridge developed a vegetable-picking robot that uses machine learning to harvest a commonplace, but challenging, agricultural crop: lettuce. The team, led by Cambridge’s Dr. Fumiya Iida, initially trained their […]
03/06/2020
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By Franz Walker
Study finds tart cherry helps minimize joint pain and muscle soreness in women with breast cancer
Women suffering from the side effects of breast cancer therapy will soon have a new, tasty way to deal with their pains. Clinical trials conducted by researchers at the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine and Edwards Comprehensive Cancer Center have demonstrated that tart cherries can help alleviate the joint pain and muscle soreness […]
03/06/2020
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By Franz Walker
Scientists unlock the molecules that make STEVIA 200x sweeter than regular sugar
As a natural sweetener and alternative to table sugar, stevia can provide a number of health benefits. However, the plant possesses a certain aftertaste that can be off-putting to some people. Because of this, scientists peered into the molecular machinery behind stevia’s intense sweetness. What makes stevia sweeter than regular sugar? Researchers at the Washington University […]
03/04/2020
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By Franz Walker
Lighting in supermarket dairy cabinets reduces essential nutrients in milk, report UK researchers
Supermarkets have begun to use light-emitting diode (LED) lighting as a way to reduce their power consumption. However, while LED lights do help save energy, a study from the U.K. shows that they may also be harmful to the milk sold on supermarket shelves. The study, conducted by researchers at Newcastle University‘s School of Natural and Environmental Sciences, demonstrates […]
02/23/2020
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By Franz Walker
Studies look into the benefits of blueberries for heart disease, diabetes prevention
Blueberries are a well-known superfood, and it looks like their health benefits know no bounds. Researchers at the University of East Anglia in the U.K. have learned new insights into how blueberries can affect certain health markers associated with diabetes and heart disease. This is on top of another study from Laval University in Canada that has linked blueberries to […]
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