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What's for dinner? Sushi, with a side of crickets
While insects have been consumed for centuries worldwide, many people still haven't warmed to the idea of a creepy-crawly on the tongue.
Mar 11, 2019
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Major flooding can bring skin infection dangers
(HealthDay)—Flooding from hurricanes and other natural disasters increases the risk of skin infections among victims and relief workers, a skin expert warns.
Mar 1, 2019
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FDA aims to strengthen sunscreen rules
(HealthDay)—The U.S. Food and Drug Administration took steps Thursday to tighten regulation of over-the-counter sunscreen products.
Feb 21, 2019
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Study shows how vegans, vegetarians and omnivores feel about eating insects
Many non-vegan vegetarians and omnivores are open to including insects in their diet. For vegans, however, that is not an option, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows.
Jan 30, 2019
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Mosquito-repellent clothing might stop some bites, but you'll still need a cream or spray
A range of shirts, pants, socks and accessories sold in specialist camping and fishing retailers claim to protect against mosquito bites for various periods.
Nov 27, 2018
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Oh, really? Insects are unpopular choice for alternative food
Despite years of TV exposure courtesy of I'm a Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here, research shows that the British public are yet to acquire an appetite for edible insects.
Nov 9, 2018
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Taste is key in promoting insect-based food
A new study finds that promoting insect-based food as pleasurable, rather than healthy or environmentally friendly, could be the most effective marketing strategy for these currently taboo or unappealing foods. Published ...
Oct 2, 2018
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New resources will help researchers fight mosquito-transmitted diseases at no cost to end users
Vector-borne diseases account for more than 17 % of all infectious diseases, causing over 700 000 deaths annually, according to a factsheet by the World Health Organization (WHO). These are infections transmitted by vectors ...
Sep 4, 2018
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Eating crickets can be good for your gut, according to new clinical trial
A new clinical trial shows that consuming crickets can help support the growth of beneficial gut bacteria and that eating crickets is not only safe at high doses but may also reduce inflammation in the body.
Aug 3, 2018
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A well-known animal health drug could stop outbreaks of malaria and Zika virus
Medicines given to household pets to kill fleas and ticks might be effective for preventing outbreaks of malaria, Zika fever and other dangerous insect-borne diseases that infect millions of people worldwide, according to ...
Jul 2, 2018
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