Free Ecosystem Services To Help Farmers Managing Crops

European scientists have been developing a web-based tool for farmers so they can see what is available in terms of ecosystem services.


Ecosystem services are free, but often hidden. They include pollination and killing of crop pests by beneficial insects. Now, QuESSA, an EU-funded research ...
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Brain Stimulation Plays Role in Cravings for High-Calorie Foods

A new study reports that magnetic stimulation of a brain area involved in “executive function” affects cravings for and consumption of calorie-dense snack foods.


Magnetic stimulation of a brain area involved in “executive function” affects cravings for and consumption...
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Dairy Is Good For Metabolic Health

A new research shows that dairy consumption may also have beneficial effects on metabolic health and can reduce risk of metabolic diseases such as obesity.


Dairy is considered part of a healthy diet and dietary guidelines recommend the daily consumption of 2-4 portions of milk-based products...
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How Well Do We Really Know The Mushrooms?

For lovers of wild foods, autumn harks a season of bounty. Fungi of dizzying variety erupt from wood and soil, luring intrepid collectors to woodlands in search of elusive but delectable wild mushrooms.


For lovers of wild foods, autumn harks a season of bounty. Fungi of dizzying variety erupt...
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Vitamin E Intake Critical During 'The First 1,000 Days'

A new analysis suggests that adequate levels of vitamin E are especially critical for the very young, the elderly, and women who are or may become pregnant.


Amid conflicting reports about the need for vitamin E and how much is enough, a new analysis suggests that adequate levels of this...
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Milk Consumption May Lower Blood Pressure

A new research suggests that milk consumption and dairy may play a beneficial role and describes the relationship between milk and dairy consumption and disease risk.


Globally, cardiovascular disease (CVD) claims 17 million lives each year, while complications from high blood pressure take an...
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Do Consumers Know Their Daily Calorie ‘Budget’?

A new study from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health finds that awareness of 2,000-calorie context could encourage healthier food choices.


Many people are unaware that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s mandated nutrition labels are based on a 2,000-calorie-a-day diet, but ...
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Deficiency Of Vitamin B1 Can Cause Fatal Brain Damage

According to neurologists at Loyola University Medical Center a deficiency of a single vitamin, B1 (thiamine), can cause a potentially fatal brain disorder called Wernicke encephalopathy.


A deficiency of a single vitamin, B1 (thiamine), can cause a potentially fatal brain disorder called...
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Smartphones Could Help In Tracking Diet Data

A new study in from Arizona State University finds that smartphones apps could help users reliably track dietary data.


Smartphones have seen wide adoption among Americans in recent years because of their ease of use and adaptability. With that in mind, researchers from Arizona State University...
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EFSA Coordinates Trace-Back Food Connected With Hepatitis A Outbreak

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has coordinated an investigation to trace food items connected with a multinational outbreak of hepatitis A.


The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has coordinated an investigation to trace food items connected with a multinational outbreak of...
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Why Do Mushrooms Turn Brown?

Researchers explore the mechanisms behind the “browning reaction” during the spoilage of mushrooms.


The research team of Annette Rompel from the Institute for Biophysical Chemistry, University of Vienna explore the mechanisms behind the “browning reaction” during the...
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New Superfoods Could Be Developed Into A Protein And Keep Bodies Healthy

New superfoods that tackle heart disease and diabetes could be developed following research into a protein that helps keep cells in our bodies healthy.


A new generation of new superfoods that tackle heart disease and diabetes could be developed following research into a protein that helps keep...
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Researchers Find Biological Pest Control For Potato Crops

Researchers effectively located and tested a fungus capable of feeding from the nematode, therefore a biological pest control was achieved, the use of chemicals ceased and agriculture on the region improved.


Approximately six thousand hectares of Veracruz, in the west coast of Mexico, are...
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Con Singular Desarrollo Potencian En Ipn Propiedades Nutricionales De Alimentos

Especialista del Instituto Politécnico Nacional (IPN) trabajan en procesos de conservación de alimentos para retener los compuestos nutraceuticos y nutricionales de frutos y semillas.


Especialista del Instituto Politécnico Nacional (IPN) trabajan en procesos de conservación de alimentos para re...
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UAE Food Safety System Ranked Moderately High In Global Ranking

UAE Food Safety System has been placed 32nd globally and third regionally in food safety and protein quality according to a new report.


UAE Food Safety System has been placed 32nd globally and third regionally in food safety and protein quality according to a new report.
“A moderate p...
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Chiquo Limited Recalls Dried Apricots

UNITED KINGDOM – Chiquo Limited is recalling a batch of its dried apricots because it contains sulphites which are not declared on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for those with a sensitivity to sulphites.
The recalled product is Chiquo Dried Apricots Whole in...
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Irish Food Safety Authority Advises To Boil Frozen Berries

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) advised consumers to boil all imported frozen berries for at least one minute prior to consumption.


The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) advised consumers to boil all imported frozen berries for at least one minute prior to consumption. The...
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Fish Oil May Help Curb Seizure Frequency In Epilepsy

A new study finds that the omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil are able to cross over from the bloodstream into heart cells where they work to stabilise heart rhythm and protect against heart attacks which is particularly important for people with epilepsy.


The omega-3 fatty acids found in...
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How You Bite Off The Chocolate From Nuts, A New Research Explains

Simply biting off the chocolate from a nut dipped in chocolate, instead of biting through both the chocolate and nut requires sophisticated control of the biting power.


Simply biting off the chocolate from a nut dipped in chocolate, instead of biting through both the chocolate and nut requires...
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Global Food Trade May Not Meet All Future Demand

A new study indicates that global food trade may not meet all future demand.


As the world population continues to grow, by about 1 billion people every 12 to 14 years since the 1960s, the global food supply may not meet escalating demand – particularly for agriculturally poor countries in arid ...
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