Flavonoids may fight endometriosis symptoms

Flavonoids, compounds found in fruits and vegetables, may ease endometriosis symptoms, a new study shows.

Jennifer Gauntt - Texas A&M • futurity
Nov. 13, 2023 ~5 min

Why are carrots orange?

A new study of the genes of more than 600 types of carrot shows that three specific genes are required to give carrots an orange color.

Mick Kulikowski-NC State • futurity
Sept. 29, 2023 ~5 min


Can stuff in broccoli and Brussels sprouts prevent COVID-19?

A chemical found in broccoli and other leafy greens may prevent and treat illnesses caused by some coronaviruses, including COVID-19 and the common cold.

Johns Hopkins University • futurity
March 24, 2022 ~8 min

Genes may hold clues to keep broccoli fresh

New research identifies the genes that cause broccoli to age after harvest. The work could lead to ways to keep broccoli fresh longer.

Samantha Murray-Florida • futurity
Nov. 18, 2021 ~4 min

Trendy microgreens could help feed the world

Microgreens have won the hearts of consumers as a fashionable gourmet food, but a new study suggests they could also offer global nutrition security.

Jeff Mulhollem-Penn State • futurity
Sept. 29, 2021 ~5 min

Spinach-rich diet may prevent colon cancer

A diet rich in spinach may significantly reduce the formation of colon cancer tumors, researchers say.

Texas A&M University • futurity
Sept. 23, 2021 ~7 min

Spinach-rich diet may prevent colon cancer

A diet rich in spinach may significantly reduce the formation of colon cancer tumors, researchers say.

Texas A&M University • futurity
Sept. 23, 2021 ~7 min

Bigger portions may get kids to eat more veggies

Researchers say one strategy could help parents, caregivers, and teachers get kids to eat more vegetables: Just give kids more of them.

Katie Bohn-Penn State • futurity
June 28, 2021 ~7 min


More fruits and veggies improves sleep for young adults

Eating more fruits and vegetables can help young adults, especially women, sleep better, a new study shows.

Nardy Baeza Bickel-Michigan • futurity
April 14, 2021 ~6 min

To better grow veggies, identify their microbe buddies?

New research identifies nearly 300 species of microorganisms that grow together with common Asian vegetables.

National University of Singapore • futurity
March 3, 2021 ~5 min

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