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Category: Food Science

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Archeologists uncover ancient fishhooks in Indonesia

Posted on January 29, 2024June 26, 2025 by Sciworthy

Archeologists discovered the remains of 12,000-year-old fishhooks and other fishing artifacts in a cave on Alor Island, Indonesia.

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    Can nutgrass prevent gastric ulcer?

    Posted on September 18, 2023June 25, 2025 by Halimat Chisom Atanda

    Researchers used computer software to identify compounds in nutgrass that neutralize gastric ulcer bacteria. These compounds are safe for…

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      Natural supplements could help ease opioid withdrawal

      Posted on July 3, 2023July 7, 2023 by Sciworthy

      Scientists found a natural compound called oleanolic acid decreased withdrawal symptoms associated with morphine addiction in mice.

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        Blueberries and black rice boost immunity

        Posted on June 1, 2023June 24, 2025 by Sciworthy

        Scientists found fermented blueberries and black rice can alleviate inflammation during infection.

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          Are probiotics good for your health?

          Posted on March 9, 2023June 13, 2025 by Sciworthy

          Swedish scientists show taking probiotics for more than a month can improve gastrointestinal health and reduce inflammation.

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            Frequently moisturized infants are more likely to develop food allergies later in life

            Posted on January 30, 2023June 25, 2025 by Sciworthy

            Researchers find that three-month-old infants who are moisturized several times a day are more likely to develop a food allergy by three…

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              Are honey bees on the decline?

              Posted on January 16, 2023March 12, 2024 by Sciworthy

              Scientists have observed lab honey bees are living 50% shorter lives than they were 50 years ago. As a result, commercial beehives and honey…

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                How do we reduce toxic byproducts of washing lettuce?

                Posted on February 17, 2022November 8, 2022 by Gina Misra

                Chlorine sanitizers used in the produce industry makes some byproducts in spent wash water that are not super healthy for us. These…

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                  Just how nutritious are broccoli microgreens?

                  Posted on November 18, 2021June 25, 2025 by Sciworthy

                  Nothing says “foodie” like a dish garnished with microgreens, which are immature shoots of common vegetables harvested after just 2…

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                    Is lettuce grown in space nutritious and safe to eat?

                    Posted on November 4, 2021March 12, 2024 by Sciworthy

                    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…

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