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Feb 03, 2016 03:43 PM EST

The Science of Taste: How Chemicals are Used to Create Sensory Sensations

When you eat a strawberry-flavored treat, the odds are that there's no strawberry actually in the product.

Feb 03, 2016 10:33 AM EST

Clip-On Device From OFF! Protects Against Mosquitoes That Transmit Zika Virus

Study finds that 'OFF! Clip-On' repellant device can offer protection against mosquitoes that transmit Zika virus.

Feb 02, 2016 09:30 PM EST

Seafood May Reduce Your Risk Of Alzheimer's Disease: Here's Why

New findings published in JAMA show that eating seafood could actually benefit older adults at risk of dementia--contrary to previous beliefs and regardless of mercury levels.

Feb 02, 2016 08:49 PM EST

Food Exposure To Light Increases Risk Of Bacterial Infection

When food is exposed to light there is an increased risk of bacterial infection, according to a recent study.

Feb 02, 2016 08:15 PM EST

Seed Germination May Reduce Peanut Allergen

Researchers have discovered a way to potentially decrease peanut allergen, according to recent findings published in the Journal of Food Science.

Feb 02, 2016 03:09 PM EST

Food Label's Front Package Doesn't Always Mean Food Is Healthy, Study Reveals

Food scientists find that front of pack (FOP) is not the best option to determine a food's nutritional value and content.

Feb 02, 2016 02:55 PM EST

Here's A New Message From The CDC About Alcohol Use In Women Of Child-Bearing Age

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) urges women of child-bearing age avoid alcohol, unless they're using contraception

Feb 02, 2016 02:12 PM EST

C-Sections: Study Gives These Babies Missed Germs To Help Immune System

Babies born via cesarean section may be missing out on a critical amount of protective germs that come from the mother's birth canal. New findings published in the journal Nature Medicine reveal that giving babies born by C-section a dose of protective germs that they would have otherwise received t...

Feb 02, 2016 11:34 AM EST

Neanderthal Went Extinct Due To Human Cultural Superiority, Study Reveals

Study finds that Neanderthals went extinct due to cultural superiority of humans, during a period when modern humans from Africa began arriving in Europe.

Feb 02, 2016 10:30 AM EST

Clean Energy Systems Adopted Worldwide, Countries Embracing Renewable Energy

A new study sheds light on the adoption and development of clean and sustainable energy systems across the world.

Feb 02, 2016 08:47 AM EST

Prehistoric Humans Had a Taste for Roasted Tortoise

Ancient man apparently enjoyed roasted tortoise. Researchers studying Qesem Cave near Tel Aviv have discovered that our ancient ancestors had a taste for tortoise.

Feb 02, 2016 12:06 AM EST