Pesticides linger longer in greenhouse crops

Researchers writing in the journal Chemosphere this week found that crops typically grown under glasshouses and poly-tunnels had higher levels and numbers of different pesticides in them than those…

Study determines whether eating blueberries really can help you see better in the dark

Blueberries are super stars among health food advocates, who tout the fruit for not only promoting heart health, better memory and digestion, but also for improving night vision.

What are the health benefits of green beans?

Find out about the potential health benefits of green beans including decreasing the risk of obesity, diabetes, heart disease and overall mortality and promoting fertility.

‘Rise of saturated fat in diet does not raise fats in blood’

New research finds that while diets high in saturated fats might not increase saturated fat in the blood, a diet high in carbohydrates may increase the risk of heart diseases.

Oat oil preparation makes you feel fuller

Oats contain more fat than other cereals, and oat oil has a unique composition.

Beverage companies still target kids with marketing for unhealthy, sugary drinks

Beverage companies spent $866 million to advertise unhealthy drinks in 2013, and children and teens remained key target audiences for that advertising, according to a new report released November…

Heart health enhanced by herbs and spices

Spices and herbs are rich in antioxidants, which may help improve triglyceride concentrations and other blood lipids, according to Penn State nutritionists.

Cause of oat toxicity in celiac disease explained

Melbourne researchers have identified why some people with coeliac disease show an immune response after eating oats.

New insight into gluten intolerance

Celiac disease patients suffer from gluten intolerance and must adjust to a life without gluten from food sources like wheat, rye and barley.

Depressive-like behavior likely exacerbated by high-fructose diet in adolescence

The consumption of a diet high in fructose throughout adolescence can worsen depressive- and anxiety-like behavior and alter how the brain responds to stress, according to new animal research…

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