Scientists develop process that turns human waste into rocket fuel

Researchers from the University of Florida have found a way to convert human waste into a biogas – a mix of methane and carbon dioxide – that can power a space shuttle.

FDA finalizes menu and vending machine calorie labeling rules

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British Veterinary Association urges Defra "Don’t downgrade the role of vets in food safety and animal health and welfare"

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has urged Defra to give full and careful consideration to the role of vets in protecting animal and human health and ensuring food safety.

Healthy Thanksgiving: the science of overeating and avoiding food poisoning

Everyone loves a little indulgence over the holidays, but what happens to our body when we overindulge? MNT finds out and looks at ways to avoid a food-poisoning catastrophe.

What are the health benefits of turkey?

For Thanksgiving, 51 million turkeys will be consumed across the country with total spending for the holiday at around $2,375,000,000. So, what are the health benefits of turkey?

Breakfast in classroom program linked to better participation, attendance

Schools offering Breakfast in the Classroom (BIC) had higher participation in the national school breakfast program and attendance, but math and reading achievement did not differ between schools…

Yogurt could lower the risk of type 2 diabetes

According to researchers, a higher intake of yogurt is associated with a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes, suggesting that it could play an important role as part of a healthy diet.

Cocaine’s effects on women’s estrus cycles countered by caffeine

Women are more sensitive to the effects of cocaine and more susceptible to cocaine abuse than men.

A derivative of vitamin B3 found to prevent liver cancer in mice

Liver cancer is one of the most frequent cancers in the world, and with the worst prognosis; according to the World Health Organisation (WHO), in 2012, 745,000 deaths were registered worldwide due to…

Kids eat higher calorie foods when eating their own snacks during after-school programs

On days when children brought their own after-school snack, they consumed more salty and sugary foods and nearly twice as many calories than on days when they consumed only after-school…

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