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Raw milk is a dangerous raw deal for farmers and consumers, experts say
Researchers and experts on food safety have commented on the danger presented to farmers and consumers by the raw milk movement.
Preference for fatty foods may have genetic roots
A preference for fatty foods has a genetic basis, according to researchers, who discovered that people with certain forms of the CD36 gene may like high-fat foods more than those who have other forms of this gene.
Zap of cold plasma reduces harmful bacteria on raw chicken
A new study demonstrates that plasma can be an effective method for killing pathogens on uncooked poultry.
Potatoes lower blood pressure in people with obesity and hypertension without increasing weight
The first study to check the effects of eating potatoes on blood pressure in humans has concluded that two small helpings of purple potatoes a day decreases blood pressure by about four percent without causing weight gain. The researchers say that decrease, although seemingly small, is sufficient to potentially reduce the risk of several forms of heart disease.
Tomato nutrient may intercept cancer growth
A nutrient in cooked tomatoes has been shown in laboratory studies to slow the growth of or even kill prostate cancer cells.
Grasslands soils offer some insurance against climate change
The earth beneath our feet plays an important role in carbon storage – a key factor in climate change – and new research shows that in times of drought some types of soil perform better than others.
Making poisonous plants and seeds safe and palatable: Canola now, cannabis next?
Every night millions of people go to bed hungry. New genetic technology can help us feed the world by making inedible seeds edible and tasty.
Caffeine consumption and estrogen changes: Moderate caffeine intake linked to higher level for Asians, lower for whites
Asian women who consumed an average of 200 milligrams or more of caffeine a day -- the equivalent of roughly two cups of coffee -- had elevated estrogen levels when compared to women who consumed less, according to a study of reproductive age women.
High animal fat diet increases gestational diabetes risk, study finds
Women who consumed a diet high in animal fat and cholesterol before pregnancy were at higher risk for gestational diabetes than women whose diets were lower in animal fat and cholesterol, according to researchers.
Food fried in olive or sunflower oil is not linked to heart disease, Spanish study finds
Eating food fried in olive or sunflower oil is not linked to heart disease or premature death, a new study finds. The authors stress, however, that their study took place in Spain, a Mediterranean country where olive or sunflower oil is used for frying and their results would probably not be the same in another country where solid and re-used oils were used for frying.