Proteins in milk and blood could one day let doctors detect breast cancer earlier – and save lives

Identifying proteins that are only present in bodily fluids when a patient has breast cancer could provide a way to screen healthy people for the disease.

Danielle Whitham, Ph.D. Candidate in Chemistry and Biochemistry, Clarkson University • conversation
March 14, 2024 ~6 min

In Cyprus, Former Pilot Makes Halloumi Cheese the Old Ways

VOA Learning English • voa
March 1, 2024 ~4 min


Maternal milk tied to better outcomes for preemies  ​

A 7-year study shows benefits in academic achievement and other neurodevelopmental measures.

Haley Bridger • harvard
July 20, 2022 ~4 min

The US is importing baby formula to help end supply shortage – what parents need to know

An infant nutrition expert explains the efforts to ensure there is enough baby formula for US consumption and the differences between domestic and imported produce.

Steven A. Abrams, Professorof Pediatrics, University of Texas at Austin • conversation
June 6, 2022 ~11 min

What's causing the US baby formula shortage – and how to make sure it doesn't happen again

An infant nutrition expert explains what is behind the current formula shortage and what can be done to support hard-pressed parents.

Steven A. Abrams, Professorof Pediatrics, University of Texas at Austin • conversation
May 12, 2022 ~9 min

What's behind the US baby formula shortage – and how to make sure it doesn't happen again

An infant nutrition expert explains what is behind the current formula shortage and what can be done to support hard-pressed parents.

Steven A. Abrams, Professorof Pediatrics, University of Texas at Austin • conversation
May 12, 2022 ~9 min

What's behind the US infant formula shortage – and how to make sure it doesn't happen again

An infant nutrition expert explains what is behind the current formula shortage and what can be done to support hard-pressed parents.

Steven A. Abrams, Professorof Pediatrics, University of Texas at Austin • conversation
May 12, 2022 ~9 min

Getting the skinny on plant-based milks

Pea, potato, and pistachio milk? Supermarkets now sell multiple kinds of plant-based milks made from nuts, beans, grains, vegetables, or fruit. So how healthy are they?

Matthew Solan • harvard
March 23, 2022 ~3 min


Why you can probably keep milk longer than you think (and why you should)

UK supermarket chain Morrisons recently announced it will use ‘best before’ instead of ‘use by’ dates on its milks. This change makes sense for the environment, and from a food safety perspective too.

Cath Rees, Professor of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Sutton Bonington Campus, University of Nottingham • conversation
Jan. 21, 2022 ~7 min

Goat’s Milk Fed to Protected Elephants in Kenya

VOA Learning English • voa
Oct. 29, 2021 ~3 min

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