New research from the University of California San Diego shows that since modern crop varieties were introduced in the developing world starting in 1961, they have substantially reduced infant mortality, especially for male ...
Dec 17, 2020
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A new field of research in microbiology is transforming the way scientists see fungi, bacteria and other microorganisms. Microbiome research is so promising that it has drawn attention from funders and industry as well as ...
Sep 28, 2020
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While the impact of the 1918 Spanish flu on the developed world has been extensively researched, a lot less is known about its health effects on the Global South.
Jun 11, 2020
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Earmarking more land for growing fruits and vegetables after Brexit could help to reduce deaths from cardiovascular disease.
Feb 10, 2020
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Consumers were more willing to buy unlabeled produce after being shown food tagged as "genetically modified" in a new Cornell University study that comes two months before a new federal law, requiring genetically modified ...
Oct 31, 2019
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Around 15 million people worldwide might have died by suicide from pesticide poisoning since 1960, a study shows.
Sep 11, 2019
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(HealthDay)—The average person's daily diet will need to change drastically during the next three decades to make sure everyone is fed without depleting the planet, a panel of experts has concluded.
Jan 17, 2019
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More than three-quarters of Americans would accept release of genetically modified mosquitoes to decrease risk of the Zika virus, but fewer than half accept genetic modification (GM) of animals, grain crops and produce, according ...
Aug 29, 2017
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Ecuador is the third largest producer of cut flowers in the world, primarily roses, many of which are destined to be sold for Mother's Day. The industry employs more than 103,000 people, and relies heavily on agricultural ...
May 10, 2017
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Researchers strive to drastically reduce the proportion of salt, sugar and fat, considered as factors of health risk in food. But keeping sensory and nutritional properties of foods intact is not so easy.
Aug 19, 2013
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