You don’t need to worry about metals in dark chocolate

Dark chocolate can sometimes contain traces of cadmium and lead, but a study finds that consuming an ounce per day poses no risk for adults.

Andrew Yawn-Tulane • futurity
June 6, 2024 ~5 min

Better refrigeration could cut global food waste almost in half

Fully refrigerated food supply chains worldwide could eliminate nearly half of global food waste, or about 620 million metric tons.

Jim Erickson-U. Michigan • futurity
June 5, 2024 ~8 min


Surprising find could lead to drugs for severe allergic reactions

Researchers have identified the first step in allergic reactions, paving the way for new preventative strategies.

Duke-NUS • futurity
June 4, 2024 ~7 min

Why docs should ditch ‘just lose weight’ advice

Doctors aren't learning much about nutrition in medical school, a new study finds. Instead, the focus is still on losing weight.

Leigh Beeson-U. Georgia • futurity
June 4, 2024 ~7 min

The fascinating psychology behind ‘dine and dash’ and why it’s about so much more than a free meal

It may be about repairing your self-image or playing twisted mind-games.

Geoff Beattie, Professor of Psychology, Edge Hill University • conversation
June 4, 2024 ~7 min

Orange peel extract may be good for your heart

"These findings suggest that orange peels... can be repurposed into valuable health-promoting ingredients..."

U. Florida • futurity
May 29, 2024 ~4 min

Electric Spoons, Chopsticks May Help Cut Salt

VOA Learning English • voa
May 26, 2024 ~4 min

Louisiana reclassifies abortion pills as controlled, dangerous substances − here’s what that means

The new law makes it illegal to possess 2 types of abortion pills without a prescription.

Tami S. Rowen, Associate Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Gynecologic Surgery, University of California, San Francisco • conversation
May 24, 2024 ~9 min


Louisiana set to reclassify abortion pills as controlled, dangerous substances − here’s what that means

The legislation would make it illegal to possess 2 types of abortion pills without a prescription.

Tami S. Rowen, Associate Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Gynecologic Surgery, University of California, San Francisco • conversation
May 24, 2024 ~9 min

Team finds new ways to keep broccoli fresh for longer

Scientists have found a way to keep broccoli, and perhaps other vegetables, feeling and tasting fresher, longer.

Brad Buck-Florida • futurity
May 22, 2024 ~5 min

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