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Antimicrobials Target Pathogens On Fruits And Vegetables
A novel food safety
treatment could become an
asset to the fast-growing
fresh-cut produce industry.
The antimicrobial treatment
involves the use of
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Spice-Rack Favorites Battle E. Coli And Other Foodborne Pathogens
Herbs and spices like
oregano, thyme, cinnamon and
clove do more than add
pleasing flavors and aromas
to familiar foods. The oils
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Men And Women May Need Different Diets
Diet can strongly influence
how long you live and your
reproductive success, but
now scientists have
discovered that what works
for males can be very
different for females. In
... > full story
Scientists Test Method For Sanitizing Leafy Produce
Scientists are studying new
sanitizing methods to
enhance the safety of leafy
greens --- technology that
may result in safer salads.
That's good news for
... > full story
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Good News For Veggies: Personal Values Deceive Taste Buds
July 18, 2008 — Many heavy meat eaters believe they eat a lot of meat because of the taste. But according to groundbreaking new research the reason that a beef burger tastes better than a veggie burger to some ... > full story -
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Fuel From Food Waste: Bacteria Provide Power
July 17, 2008 — Researchers have combined the efforts of two kinds of bacteria to produce hydrogen in a bioreactor, with the product from one providing food for the other. This technology has an added bonus: ... > full story -
Pathogen Genes Targeted In Studies To Protect Salad Veggies
July 14, 2008 — No one knows exactly how microbes like Listeria monocytogenes or Salmonella enterica can attach themselves to the bumpy leaves of a cabbage or the ultra-fine root hairs of a tender young alfalfa ... > full story -
Popular Fish, Tilapia, Contains Potentially Dangerous Fatty Acid Combination
July 10, 2008 — Farm-raised tilapia, one of the most highly consumed fish in America, has very low levels of beneficial omega-3 fatty acids and, perhaps worse, very high levels of omega-6 fatty acids, according to ... > full story -
Herbal Remedy Reduces Obesity And Heart Disease?
July 8, 2008 — Scientists from Germany have recently discovered that extracts of a traditional herbal remedy derived from Tabebuia impetiginosa can act to delay the absorption of dietary fat in animal models. They ... > full story -
Artichoke Leaf Extract Lowers Cholesterol
July 7, 2008 — Researchers have found that an over-the-counter Artichoke Leaf Extract (ALE) from the globe artichoke plant can lower cholesterol in otherwise healthy individuals with moderately raised levels. ... > full story -
Tummy's Taste For Red Wine With Red Meat
July 3, 2008 — What happens when red wine meets red meat? If the rendezvous happens in the stomach, scientists in Israel are reporting, wine's bounty of healthful chemical compounds may thwart formation of harmful ... > full story -
Disease-detecting Lab In The Palm Of Your Hand
July 3, 2008 — Detecting food-borne diseases such as campylobacter and salmonella long before they enter the food chain would help ensure that the dinner on your table is safe to eat. There is currently no quick ... > full story -
Protecting Romaine Lettuce From Pathogens
July 3, 2008 — Knowing the preferences of foodborne pathogens such as Escherichia coli O157:H7 is essential to a successful counterattack on these microbes. That's why microbiologists are scrutinizing the ... > full story -
Eating Broccoli May Keep Prostate Cancer Away, Study Suggests
July 2, 2008 — For the first time, a research group has provided an explanation of how eating broccoli might reduce cancer risk based upon studies in men, as opposed to trying to extrapolate from animal models. ... > full story
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