Winter can be a time of culinary abundance. Experts share tips on eating nutritiously
Winter is settling in across much of the U.S., erasing the freshness and vibrancy of months past.
Dec 9, 2024
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Eukaryota: News and Research on Lilianae
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US blames onions for McDonald's E. coli outbreak
US health authorities said Wednesday that slivered onions used by McDonald's triggered an E. coli outbreak that sickened 90 people.
Oct 31, 2024
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Hazardous mold contaminates many food staples: What you should know about mycotoxins
Mycotoxins are substances produced by mold that poison food. They are harmful to humans and animals when consumed. According to the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO), about 25% of the world's agricultural harvests ...
Mar 28, 2024
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Online wellness content: Three ways to tell evidence-based health information from pseudoscience
"I drink borax!" proclaims the smiling TikToker. Holding up a box of the laundry additive, she rhymes off a list of its supposed health benefits: "Balances testosterone and estrogen. It's a powerhouse anti-inflammatory…. ...
Mar 18, 2024
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From ancient apothecary to modern medicine
Throughout history, humanity has used nature's pharmacy for healing. In exploring nature as a source of shelter and food, early humans fortuitously discovered the therapeutic properties of plants, with many of today's drugs ...
Jan 11, 2024
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Gingerbread is an ancient staple of the holiday season—and its spices may have some surprising health benefits
No confectionery symbolizes the holidays quite like gingerbread. While most of us associate gingerbread with edible houses and spiced loaves of cake-like bread, it's also increasingly appearing as flavoring in novelty drinks ...
Dec 10, 2023
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Do these seven things really stop mosquitoes biting you?
There's one animal that ruins summer evenings: the mosquito. While mosquitoes don't carry any diseases in the U.K., their itchy bites are far from fun.
Jun 26, 2023
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Turmeric: Here's how it actually measures up to health claims
Turmeric has been used by humans for more than 4,000 years. As well as cooking and cosmetics, it's been a staple of the traditional medicine practice of Ayurveda, used to treat a variety of conditions from arthritis to wind.
May 23, 2023
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Ginger brings zing to a meal, but does it do more?
Ginger is not subtle. Whether sprinkled from the jar in your kitchen cabinet or sliced fresh from the produce section, its sweet, sharp warmth stands out.
Jan 11, 2023
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