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Microbes may help astronauts transform human waste into food

Microbes may help astronauts transform human waste into food Human waste may one day be a valuable resource for astronauts on deep-space missions. Now, a Penn State research team has shown that it is possible to rapidly break down solid and liquid waste to grow food with a series of microbial reactors, while simultaneously minimizing pathogen growth.

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Study: Resistance to antifungal drugs could lead to disease and global food shortages

Study: Resistance to antifungal drugs could lead to disease and global food shortages Growing levels of resistance to antifungal treatments could lead to increased disease outbreaks and affect food security around the world.
Throwing out food: Attitudes to food waste in Russia

Throwing out food: Attitudes to food waste in Russia Rational behavior is not the only thing that keeps Russians from throwing away food; many food-handling practices have been shaped by socio-cultural factors, including the gastronomic trauma suffered in times of famine and scarcity.
Dark chocolate with olive oil associated with improved cardiovascular risk profile

Dark chocolate with olive oil associated with improved cardiovascular risk profile Dark chocolate enriched with extra virgin olive oil is associated with an improved cardiovascular risk profile, according to research presented.
What is a better way to wash pesticides off apples?

What is a better way to wash pesticides off apples? Polishing an apple with your shirt might remove some dust and dirt, but getting rid of pesticide residues could take a little more work.
Junk food almost twice as distracting as healthy food, study finds

Junk food almost twice as distracting as healthy food, study finds Even when people are hard at work, pictures of cookies, pizza and ice cream can distract them -- and these junk food images are almost twice as distracting as health food pictures, concludes a new Johns Hopkins University study, which also found that after a few bites of candy, people found junk food no more interesting than kale.
Study: Almost half of food allergies in adults appear in adulthood

Study: Almost half of food allergies in adults appear in adulthood When people think of food allergies, it's mostly in relation to children. New late-breaking research being presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) Annual Scientific Meeting shows that almost half of all food-allergic adults surveyed reported one or more adult-onset food allergies.
The fight against obesity: To tax or not to tax?

The fight against obesity: To tax or not to tax? Obesity is a global public health epidemic with increasing prevalence that cost the UK £25 billion in 2015.
Brain cells that control appetite identified for first time

Brain cells that control appetite identified for first time -Key brain cells which control our appetite discovered by scientists at University of Warwick -Tanycytes found - for the first time - to detect amino acids from food and tell the brain directly that we feel full -Foods high in two key amino acids - such as pork shoulder, beef sirloin steak, chicken, mackerel, plums, apricots, avocadoes, lentils and almonds - activate tanycytes and make us feel fuller quicker -Discovery could help to curb obesity crisis - possibility of treatments to suppress appetite and control weight by activating tanycytes in brain Dieting could be revolutionised, thanks to the ground-breaking discovery by the University of Warwick of the key brain cells which control our appetite.
Study: Six in 10 food adverts during family TV shows push junk food

Study: Six in 10 food adverts during family TV shows push junk food A new report, based on research conducted at the University of Liverpool, shows that almost six in ten food and drink adverts shown during family programmes in the UK popular with children are for 'junk food' such as fast food, takeaways and confectionery.
Mold contamination in sea salts could potentially spoil food

Mold contamination in sea salts could potentially spoil food Like fine wines, sea salts are artisanal products that inspire talk of terroir, texture and provenance.
McDonald's New McNuggets Contain No Artificial Preservatives: A Healthier Option?

McDonald's is testing a new McNuggets recipe that no longer contains artificial preservatives. McDonald's famous McNuggets do not exactly qualify as health food; they are as ultra-processed as the rest and come with some undecipherable items in its list of ingredients.
Foods For Insomnia: Try These Sleep Inducing Foods For A Restful Night

Trouble sleeping? Try these sleep inducing foods for a natural way of curing insomnia. Getting enough sleep is necessary for maintaining one's health.
Omega 3 And Behavior: Fish Oil Supplements May Address Teen Behavior Problems

Can omega 3 from fish oil or supplements address teenage behavioral problems? Parents secretly dread the teenage years of their children because this is usually the period where children start to develop behavioral problems like rebellious streaks and resentment to authority figures.
Beer And Weight Loss? Find Out Other Health Benefits Of Beer Drinking

Believe it or not, researchers found that beer contain a compound that may actually promote weight loss.