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Multiple Sclerosis Linked to Food Bug: Bacterial Toxin May Trigger Disease
Common Crop Pesticides Kill Honeybee Larvae and Impact Food
You might not think that insects are a big part of the food industry, but they are. Now, scientists have discovered that bees may be at greater risk than previously thought. It turns out that four pesticides used on crops to kill insects and fungi also kill honeybee larvae within their hives. Plant Compound in Strawberries and Cucumbers Stops Memory Loss in Alzheimer's Disease
Do you like strawberries and cucumbers? What about other fruits and vegetables? Scientists have now found that these foods possess a chemical that appears to stop the memory loss that accompanies Alzheimer's disease. Want Good Cholesterol? Learn How to Win and Lose HDL
Want good cholesterol? Then this latest study may just tell you how you attain it--and how you lose it, as well. Obese Mothers Impact Babies' Weight Through Brain Rewiring
It turns out that obesity doesn't just impact the health of a mother; it can also affect the health of her children. Scientists have discovered that obese mothers are more likely to have children with metabolic disorders such as diabetes compared with mothers with a healthy weight. Food Addiction Linked to Impulsive Behavior Associated with Drug Abuse
Food can be a sensory delight with its smell, taste and even presentation. Yet the problem with food is that for some, it can also be addictive. Scientists have found that the same kinds of impulsive behavior that lead some people to abuse alcohol and other drugs may also be an important contributor to an unhealthy relationship with food. Vitamin D Supplements May Not Help Your Health: New Study Reveals Truth Behind Benefits
Do you take vitamin D supplements? They may not have the health benefits that you once thought. A recent study has found that vitamin D does not seem to have significant benefits for heart health, cancer prevention or even bone health in healthy people. FDA to Review Safety of Caramel Color in Soda After Surprising Study
Soda can cause heart disease, obesity and other health issues. Now, though, it turns out that there may be another reason not to imbibe these sugary beverages. Consumer Reports has stated that its tests show that consumers are unnecessarily exposed to potential cancer risk in many sodas. Snorting Smarties: Trend Becomes 'Phenomenon' at Middle Schools, Can Cause Nasal Maggots
Remember the days when candy was actually used for eating? Remember the days when candy was actually used for eating? According to the New York Daily News, snorting smarties candy has become the latest and strangest craze for students at a Rhode Island middle school. Gusto Packing Recalls Over 67,000 Pounds Sliced, Spiral Ham Due to Possible Listeria Contamination
Gusto Packing has recalled over 67,000 pounds of sliced, spiral ham products due to possible listeria. Jessica Simpson Reveals Simple Recipe Used to Help Her Lose 10 Pounds in 2 Weeks
Jessica Simpson has never been ashamed to share her struggle with her weight over the years, now the mother-of-two is sharing how she lost eight pounds in two weeks. Tyson Foods Recall: Over 33,000 Pounds Of Chicken May Be Contaminated With Salmonella
Tyson Foods is recalling more than 33,000 pounds of chicken product that may be contaminated with salmonella. Food Companies Cut 6.4 Trillion Calories From Products; Promise Kept to First Lady Michelle Obama
America's biggest food companies have cut 6.4 trillion calories out of their products, which is more than four times what they promise about four years ago at an event with the first lady Michelle Obama to help decrease childhood obesity. USDA Suspends Foster Farms Plant Processing Over Infection of Live Cockroaches
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has suspended operations of a Foster Farms poultry plant in California for an alleged infestation of live cockroaches. Tainted Frozen Food In Japan Leaves 1,000 People Sick
More than 1,000 people in Japan have fallen ill after eating frozen food that may have been tainted with a pesticide and has sparked a recall of about six million packages.
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