Technology, Industry, and Agriculture: News and Research on Industry

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Predicting the conditions that create famine

Famines were once thought to be fading into history. But after devastating crises in places such as Somalia and Sudan—and with levels of extreme food insecurity rising worldwide—researchers are asking whether a better understanding ...

Food-based support aids type 2 diabetes outcomes

Medically tailored groceries (MTG) result in lower hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) and improved food and nutrition security among patients with type 2 diabetes and social needs, according to a study published in Circulation.

Food insecurity linked to choice of telehealth abortion

Individuals seeking abortion face considerable challenges, including high costs, logistical difficulties such as travel and dependent care, and fear of stigma. In recent years, access to care has improved through telehealth ...

Hands off: Why human touch can create a food-safety blind spot

Consumers often assume that hand-prepared foods are fresher, higher quality and safer than factory-packaged alternatives, but a new study co-authored by a University of Massachusetts Amherst researcher suggests those assumptions ...

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