Health
Don't go bananas, but maybe eat one
On the screen, bananas are a menace. Just ask Charlie Chaplin, Bugs Bunny or anyone who's played Mario Kart.
Apr 20, 2022
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News tagged with agriculture
Biomedical technology
Researchers develop low-cost, environmentally friendly prosthetic leg
Universiti Malaysia Perlis and Newcastle University researchers have partnered up to make a low-cost lower limb prosthetic socket using locally derived natural fibers from agricultural waste, that would directly benefit the ...
Apr 11, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Animal virologists explain how to find the coronavirus in animals and why humans need to worry
In April 2020, tigers and lions at the Bronx Zoo made the news when they came down with COVID-19. In the months following these surprising diagnoses, researchers and veterinarians found SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, ...
Feb 17, 2022
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Health
Strawberries are so tempting at Valentine's and any day. Should you give in?
Whether it's their heart shape, their seductive coloring or just the fact they make such sweet company, strawberries often are associated with romance.
Feb 11, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
COVID-19 spotted in Texas deer
Researchers have confirmed that some white-tailed deer in Texas have COVID-19.
Dec 30, 2021
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Health
Over 234,000 pounds of ham, pepperoni recalled due to listeria
Nearly 235,000 pounds of fully cooked ham and pepperoni products were recalled by Michigan-based Alexander & Hornung on Sunday due to possible listeria contamination.
Dec 6, 2021
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Medications
Eucalyptus compound effective at treating lung damage in sheep model
University of Melbourne-led research has shown the flavonoid pinocembrin, derived from Australian eucalyptus trees, has strong anti-inflammatory properties and could be safe and effective at treating lung fibrosis in sheep, ...
Dec 3, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
'Stock up', China says, amid new COVID outbreak
China's government has urged citizens to stock up on daily necessities and for authorities to take steps to ensure adequate food supplies as the country adopts increasingly tight measures to contain its latest COVID outbreak.
Nov 2, 2021
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Medications
Neuroscientists discover possible treatment for victims of chemical warfare
What do pest control, agricultural workers and members of the armed forces have in common? These three important groups are all at increased risk of toxic exposure to organophosphates.
Sep 16, 2021
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Health
Biden administration to greatly expand food stamp program
(HealthDay)—The largest permanent increase in the history of the United States' food stamp program and changes to its nutrition standards will be announced Monday.
Aug 16, 2021
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