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Massive Atlantic seaweed bloom is now permanent, scientists say
2+ hour, 38+ min ago (366+ words) The massive Atlantic seaweed bloom stretching from West Africa to the Caribbean may now be permanent, according to a new international study....
Rice farming emissions have doubled in 60 years, study finds
3+ hour, 29+ min ago (489+ words) Rice farming emissions have doubled over the past 60 years, but practical changes could cut methane pollution without reducing yields....
A beloved winter drink is quietly pushing wild orchids toward a breaking point
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (771+ words) In Turkey and Iran, salep is a winter staple " a hot, milky drink made from powdered wild orchids, served with a dusting of cinnamon. Vendors have sold it in bazaars for centuries, supposedly using the same recipe and the same…...
Neanderthal cave discovery shows careful seasonal planning around shellfish harvesting and consumption
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (742+ words) Most people have a rough sense of when to harvest oysters. Not summer " that's when algae blooms make them dangerous, when heat spoils them quickly, and when the meat runs thin. Fall through early spring is the window. What makes…...
Artisan cheese contains living microbes linked to gut health
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (967+ words) Artisan cheese is full of microbes that create its flavor, smell, and texture. Scientists now believe these microbes may also support gut health. Researchers from the University of Reading and Nettlebed Creamery studied three British cheeses as they aged. The…...
Common food preservatives linked to heart disease risk
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (899+ words) Most of us do not think much about preservatives, even though they are found in many foods we eat every day. They are added to bread, yogurt, frozen meals, cured meats, cereals, and sauces to make them last longer. Shoppers…...
Not all ultra-processed foods are bad, and a few are even considered to be 'good for your health"
4+ day, 21+ hour ago (734+ words) For years, people have heard the same nutrition advice: whole foods are healthy and processed foods are unhealthy. The message sounds simple and easy to follow. Fresh fruits and vegetables are good. Packaged foods are bad. But scientists are now…...
Eating foods like these that are high in fat and sugar impairs memory in ways that are irreversible
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (971+ words) Most people know the feeling that follows a stretch of unhealthy eating: too much fast food, sugary drinks, and late-night snacking. Then comes the promise to eat better. Most people assume the body and brain will recover once healthier habits…...
Some ultra-processed foods may actually be healthy
1+ week, 4+ hour ago (734+ words) For years, people have heard the same nutrition advice: whole foods are healthy and processed foods are unhealthy. The message sounds simple and easy to follow. Fresh fruits and vegetables are good. Packaged foods are bad. But scientists are now…...
Stevia's bitter aftertaste may finally have a fix
1+ week, 22+ hour ago (801+ words) Pick up two stevia products from the same shelf and the labels look nearly identical. Both say stevia extract and claim zero calories " but they don't taste the same. Most people chalk the difference up to personal preference. Maybe one…...