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Researchers Develop Vitamin B1-Enhanced Rice to Combat Deficiency
At a Glance A collaborative effort between the University of Geneva, ETH Zurich, and Taiwan’s National Chung Hsing…
No, beetroot isn’t vegetable Viagra. But here’s what else it can do
CLICKMANIS/Shutterstock Lauren Ball, The University of Queensland and Emily Burch, Southern Cross University Beetroot has been in the…
Eating some chocolate really might be good for you – here’s what the research says
Mikolaj Niemczewski/Shutterstock Dan Baumgardt, University of Bristol Although it always makes me scoff slightly to see Easter eggs…
April 10, 2024
Glyphosate, the active ingredient in the weedkiller Roundup, is showing up in pregnant women living near farm fields – that raises health concerns
As suburbs encroach on farmland, residents’ risk of exposure to farm chemicals rises. Carly Hyland Cynthia Curl, Boise…
January 3, 2024
Thinking of trying a detox? Here’s what you need to know first
Clare Collins, University of Newcastle What is a “detox”? It’s a process that involves using particular products, diets…
December 4, 2023
People in Europe ate seaweed for thousands of years before it largely disappeared from their diets – new research
Yarlander / Shutterstock Karen Hardy, University of Glasgow and Stephen Buckley, University of York Seaweed isn’t something that…
November 7, 2023
Does chicken soup really help when you’re sick? A nutrition specialist explains what’s behind the beloved comfort food
A bowl of chicken soup typically contains protein, vegetables and soothing broth. Westend61 via Getty Images Colby Teeman,…
October 30, 2023
Can coffee help you avoid weight gain? Here’s what the science says
Valeria Boltneva/Pexels Lauren Ball, The University of Queensland and Emily Burch, Southern Cross University Coffee is well recognised…
October 23, 2023
Why do I crave sugar and carbs when I’m sick?
Adrian Swancar/Unsplash Hayley O’Neill, Bond University Your nose is running, your head hurts and you feel like you’re…
September 7, 2023
Does an apple a day really keep the doctor away? A nutritionist explains the science behind ‘functional’ foods
While apples aren’t considered a superfood, they are considered a functional food. Caterina Oltean/500px Prime via Getty Images…
August 22, 2023