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Red onions pack a cancer-fighting punch, study reveals
University of Guelph researchers are the first to discover Ontario-grown red onions have the strongest cancer-fighting power The next time […]
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Is white or whole wheat bread ‘healthier?’ Depends on the person
Despite many studies looking at which bread is the healthiest, it is still not clear what effect bread and differences […]
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Chemistry life hacks: Food edition (video)
Reactions is back with another round of chemistry life hacks. Our latest episode brings chemistry to the kitchen, and features […]
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Food waste is the world’s dumbest problem
Eat your peas! It’s the easiest way to fight climate change. This is the fourth episode of Climate Lab, a […]
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Unveiling nasty act of trans-fatty acids in blood
Tohoku University researchers have found that trans-fatty acids promote cell death in a more direct manner than previously thought, leading […]
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Can omega-3 help prevent Alzheimer’s disease? Brain SPECT imaging shows possible link
The incidence of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is expected to triple in the coming decades and no cure has been found. […]
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Nutritional properties of mushrooms are better when grilled or microwaved
Culinary treatments (boiling, microwaving, grilling, and deep frying) influence on proximate composition and antioxidant capacity of most cultivated mushrooms worldwide. […]
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Studies link healthy brain aging to omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids in the blood
Two new studies link patterns of polyunsaturated fatty acids in the blood to the integrity of brain structures and cognitive […]
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Ginger may help fight obesity and related disorders
A new review notes that recent epidemiological and clinical studies have built a consensus that ginger has beneficial effects against […]
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Wasted nutrients: The result of widespread food waste in America
The extent of food waste in America is a cause for serious concern. It is estimated that around 1,217 calories […]