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NYC will track carbon footprint of residents’ food purchases
Mayor Eric Adams admitted New Yorkers were probably not “ready for this conversation”
Apr 19, 2023 18:58
US government links Alzheimer’s to racism
“Inequities” put non-white Americans at higher risk of dementia-related diseases, health ministry claims
Dec 21, 2022 19:10
Spanish elite soldiers volunteer for 12-week diet after obesity alarm
At least 180 members of Spain’s elite La Legión infantry regiment have voluntarily signed up to participate in the army’s unique weight loss program to battle obesity.
Jan 5, 2018 06:22
Earth’s crust: ISS crew's surprise pizza delivery (VIDEOS)
It is safe to assume that mealtimes on board the International Space Station can get a bit monotonous. This week, however, the astronauts got a break from their humdrum rehydrated dinners when mission control sent them some surprising ingredients.
Dec 3, 2017 11:27
Popular gluten-free diets increase diabetes risk – research
Those with the least gluten in their diets had a slightly higher risk of developing Type 2 diabetes over a few decades, according to Harvard University School of Public Health.
Mar 10, 2017 19:27
Canada approves 'safe and nutritious' genetically modified salmon
Health authorities in Canada have approved the sale of genetically modified salmon, making it the first genetically altered animal to be allowed for consumption in the country.
May 20, 2016 12:03
GMO companies kill agriculture, contribute to world hunger - anti-GMO activist
The future seems to offer few bright prospects for humanity. The climate change may undermine our food producing capacity severely, and hunger will run rampant. Therefore, many hail GMOs as a solution to famine. And yet, corporations that control...
Jul 27, 2015 06:34
Scientists reveal how pandas manage to survive on bamboo diet
Giant panda is the most vegetarian bear as it sticks to a bamboo diet which theoretically is not enough for their survival. But it appears they are very efficient in saving energy on everything – even on younglings’ size.
Jul 10, 2015 19:06
EU sides with Monsanto in 'GMO Cancer Corn' word war
The European Food Safety Authority has rejected a controversial study by French scientists linking GM corn to cancer. Many in Europe are already calling for stricter controls on GMOs, as farmers weigh the lucrative crops against health concerns.
Oct 5, 2012 13:02