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Surface Matters: Study Reveals Why Viruses Can’t Cling To Some Vegetables

It seems some vegetables are almost immune to clingy viruses that a simple rinse or two would be sufficient to remove them. This characteristic makes them less likely to be contaminated, a fact that could be used in the fight against foodborne illnesses.
By Mark Jason Alcala

  • Breakfast Is Not The Most Important Meal After All

    A nutritional expert challenges the commonly held belief of breakfast being the most importantly meal of the day. According to him, there is no evidence supporting all those touted health benefits of eating the morning meal.

  • Those Trying to Conceive Should Drop Their Caffeine Fix: Tips Even Husbands Should Follow

    A recent study concludes that both the couples caffeine drinking habits in the weeks prior to pregnancy could contribute to an increase in the miscarriage risk.

  • California To Vote On $15 Per Hour Minimum Wage Proposal

    An initiative calling for a $15 an hour minimum wage is set to be voted on by November. The increase will span 5 years with a $1 an hour increase each year until 2021.

  • The Fight For Homemade Foods’ Legalization Still Running In New Jersey

    A New Jersey state senator says he will continue to block the proposed bill to legalize homemade food.

  • Are Strength Workouts Better Than Cardio?

    Recent studies indicate that strength trainings work better in fat loss, which made people prefer strength routines over cardio. But are strength trainings really better that cardio workouts may be totally eliminated?

  • What You Need To Know About The Latest Avocado Seed Craze

    A viral video showing how to prepare an avocado seed for consumption has grabbed social media's attention lately. Promoting avocado seed's supposed health benefits, a lively conversation is on going with one camp firm on the belief while the other is opposed, saying ingesting the seed could be dangerous. Read on to know the facts.

  • How Microwaves Affect Food: Find The Answers Here

    Microwave radiations are widely used not only in cooking but also in TV Broadcasting, radar and mobile phones. Reheating your food in the microwave, however, is a bit controversial. Others say it is not healthy to heat your food in the microwave oven. But according to an article by Forbes, microwaves don't really affect the nutritional contents of your food, except for some losses in its water content.

  • Can 'Viagra Of The Brain' Smart Drug Give Birth To Supermen?

    What if a person can use 100 percent of the brain's full potential? Can the world finally see the first breed of superhumans? Recently, a smart drug is being sold commercially and is dubbed as the "Vigra of the brain" because research says that it can unlock more than 10 percent of the brains capabilities

  • Does Your Chocolate Contain Lead? Your Sweet Treats Might Be Killing You

    Who doesn't love chocolates? It's one of the most popular foods all over the world. But health watchdog As You Sow released a report that says a dangerous amount of lead and cadmium are found in some popular chocolate brands.

  • Bar Month's Best Milwaukee Drink Announced

    In March every year, OnMilwaukee celebrates their "Bar Month". They tally and announce the best drink in their neighborhood. This year, Wicked Hop's Bloody Mary was proclaimed the "Best Milwaukee Drink of 2016".

  • $1000 Ranch Dressing On Display Since 2014 Sold In Dallas Pizzeria

    A man spent $1000 for a ranch dressing in Dallas Texas. In 2014, Cane Rosso a Dallas pizzeria made viral headlines when they charged $1000 for a Hidden Valley ranch dressing. Since then, the overpriced dressing was displayed because no one dared shell out a thousand dollars for ranch dressing. And to the surprise of many, the famous dressing was sold last Monday.

  • Edible Utensils Developed In India To Lessen Waste Disposal

    "Eat with it and then eat it" is the tag line of the edible spoon and fork produced in India. According to Bakeys, 120 billion plastic cutleries are discarded in India alone every year. That's why their founder, Narayana Peesapaty, decided to created edible utensils.

  • Food Fraud Rampant In UK Supply Chain: Fake Meat, Alcohol Still Sold In Groceries

    Believe it or not, fake and adulterated meat, alcohol blended with methanol and, worse still, pet foods are mixed in products meant for human consumption are still be sold in many stores and malls across the United Kingdom. In fact, food crime continues to wreck havoc even three years after the notorious horsemeat scandal in the country.

  • New US Labor Law Targets Anti-Unionization Activities

    In a significant move, the US Department of Labor has announced the final version of a new rule that would make it mandatory for restaurateurs as well as other employers to disclose any arrangements they have with external consultants seeking to influence workers not to unionize or back the bargaining stance of their unions.
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