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Scientists Discover Why Brown Fat Is Good for People's Health

August 22, 2019

Study may help lead to drugs aimed at diabetes and obesity

New, Healthier 'Butter' Spread Is Almost Entirely Water

August 21, 2019

The demand for low-fat, high-protein products has rapidly increased due to consumers' growing health awareness

Apples, Tea, and Moderation—the Three Ingredients for a Long Life

August 14, 2019

Researchers found that people who habitually consumed moderate to high amounts of foods rich in flavonoids were less lik...

Designing a Better Low-Fat Potato Chip

August 9, 2019

Researchers have developed a technique to analyze potato chips' physical characteristics from simulated first bite to swallow...

What Do You Mean the Hamburger Isn't All That American?

August 7, 2019

Scientists and graphic designers are joining forces to strengthen the communication power of research through attractive, inf...

Antimalarial Treatments Less Effective in Severely Malnourished Children

July 25, 2019

Study calls urgently for further research into optimized dosing regimens for undernourished children

Meet the Six-Legged Superfoods: Grasshoppers Top Insect Antioxidant-Rich List

July 15, 2019

Grasshoppers and silkworms have antioxidant capacity similar to fresh orange juice, says study

Milk and Dairy Products Can Help Prevent Chronic Disease

July 5, 2019

A recent study reviews worldwide scientific literature on the role of dairy products in health and in the prevention of chron...

How to Sell Labriculture: Less Lab, More Culture

July 4, 2019

'High-tech' framing may be driving negative attitudes toward cultured meat

Goat Milk Formula Could Benefit Infant Gut Health: Study

June 27, 2019

Study is believed to be the first to reveal the diversity of oligosaccharides in goat's milk-based infant formula and th...

Study: Phenols in Cocoa Bean Shells May Reverse Obesity-Related Problems in Mouse Cells

June 24, 2019

A new study suggests that three of the phenolic compounds in cocoa bean shells have powerful effects on the fat and immu...

Junk Food Could Be Responsible for the Food Allergy Epidemic

June 10, 2019

A protein that is found in abundance in junk foods may be contributing to the rise of food allergy cases in children

Genetic Discovery May Improve Corn Quality, Yields

May 23, 2019

A Rutgers-led study could benefit millions of people who rely on corn for nutrition

One in five Deaths Associated with Poor Diet Globally

April 4, 2019

The authors say that their findings highlight the urgent need for coordinated global efforts to improve diet

Eating Nuts May Reduce Cardiovascular Disease Risk for People with Diabetes

February 26, 2019

Nuts are chock full of unsaturated fatty acids, phytochemicals, fiber, and vitamins but little is known about potential healt...

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