Natural supplements could help ease opioid withdrawal
Scientists found a natural compound called oleanolic acid decreased withdrawal symptoms associated with morphine addiction in mice.
Category: Food Science
Blueberries and black rice boost immunity
Scientists found fermented blueberries and black rice can alleviate inflammation during infection.
Are probiotics good for your health?
Swedish scientists show taking probiotics for more than a month can improve gastrointestinal health and reduce inflammation.
Frequently moisturized infants are more likely to develop food allergies later in life
Researchers find that three-month-old infants who are moisturized several times a day are more likely to develop a food allergy by three…
Are honey bees on the decline?
Scientists have observed lab honey bees are living 50% shorter lives than they were 50 years ago. As a result, commercial beehives and honey…
How do we reduce toxic byproducts of washing lettuce?
Chlorine sanitizers used in the produce industry makes some byproducts in spent wash water that are not super healthy for us. These…
Just how nutritious are broccoli microgreens?
Nothing says “foodie” like a dish garnished with microgreens, which are immature shoots of common vegetables harvested after just 2…
Is lettuce grown in space nutritious and safe to eat?
Is a space salad healthier than salad grown on earth? We may be one step closer to finding out. A NASA team conducted a study onboard the…
Disease-causing bacteria can grow on hydroponic microgreen mats
Salmonella enterica and Listeria monocytogenes are two diarrhea-causing bacteria that can make you sick when eating contaminated produce. It…
Cold brew coffee vs. hot brew: does brewing temperature influence health benefits?
Researchers at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA, wanted to collect some information about cold and hot brew coffees, to see…
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