Has your food gone off? This smart patch can tell you

Scientists have developed a flexible, durable, see-through material that signals the presence of specific bacteria and can be used in food packaging.

Rapid urine test could replace food logs

A new urine test can reveal the presence of important compounds that occur in cruciferous vegetables. The test could replace unreliable food logs in cancer-prevention research.

Does your coffee contain mycotoxins?

After analyzing over 100 samples of commercial coffee, researchers have found the presence of mycotoxins at levels above those that are legally allowed.

WSU Researchers Find US breast milk is glyphosate free

Study is first independently verified look for the presence of Roundup ingredient in human milkWashington State University scientists have found that glyphosate, the main ingredient in the…

A person’s diet, acidity of urine may affect susceptibility to UTIs

The acidity of urine — as well as the presence of small molecules related to diet — may influence how well bacteria can grow in the urinary tract, a new study shows.

Patients with vitamin D deficiency at greater risk for more severe heart disease

Vitamin D deficiency is an independent risk factor for heart disease with lower levels of vitamin D being associated with a higher presence and severity of coronary artery disease, according to research presented at the American College of Cardiology’s 63rd Annual Scientific Session.A growing body of research shows that vitamin D may be beneficial in preventing heart disease.

Obesity Theories Challenged By Hunter-Gatherer Study

A new study comparing the lifestyle of Westerners with that of hunter-gatherers challenges the idea that the current obesity crisis is due to lack of physical activity. The researchers suggest the more likely explanation is over-consumption of calories, particularly due to the presence of energy-dense foods in the Western diet…

Reheated Cooking Oils Contain Toxic Aldehydes

Researchers from the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU, Spain) have been the first to discover the presence of certain aldehydes in food, which are believed to be related to some neurodegenerative diseases and some types of cancer. These toxic compounds can be found in some oils, such as sunflower oil, when heated at a suitable temperature for frying…

Dispersant Levels In Gulf Seafood Not Dangerous For Human Health, Says FDA

After testing thousands of samples of Gulf seafood and fish for the presence of contaminants, specifically dioctyl sodium sulfosuccinate, the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) and the NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) announce they are safe for human consumption and do not pose a health threat…

FDA Heightens Focus On Retail Food Safety

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration called today for stepped up efforts to improve food safety practices in retail food establishments, specifically pointing to the need for the presence of certified food safety managers to oversee safety practices…