New Wheat Variety Is Just as Safe for Bakers as Regular Wheat
Scientists tested a new type of genetically modified wheat designed to handle stress better and found that it contains the same levels of proteins that can …
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How Chicken Feed Pollution Ends Up in Your Eggs
Scientists studied how harmful chemicals called PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls) move from contaminated chicken feed into eggs. They fed laying hens either …
Read MoreStreet Cats Show What Chemicals We're Eating
Scientists studied community cats in two different areas of the Canary Islands to see if they could help track what chemicals people are exposed to through …
Read MoreGreen Tea and Antioxidants Protect Duck Livers from Mold Toxin Damage
Researchers discovered that two natural compounds—EGCG (found in green tea) and glutathione (a protein your body makes)—can protect duck livers from damage …
Read MoreFarm Chemicals May Harm Reproduction in Animals and Humans
Pesticides and herbicides used on farms contain chemicals that can interfere with how hormones work in the body, affecting reproduction in livestock, wildlife, …
Read MoreWhat Minerals Are Really in Your Vegetables? A New Look
Scientists studied five important minerals found in vegetables, fruits, and grains that people eat in Poland. They wanted to understand how much of these …
Read MoreNew Way to Check if Black Cumin Oil Has What It Claims
Scientists created a simple, fast, and environmentally friendly way to measure thymoquinone—a healthy compound in black cumin oil—without using harsh …
Read MoreHow You Cook Fish Changes Its Metal Content
Fish is super healthy because it has protein and omega-3s that your body needs. But fish can sometimes contain harmful metals from polluted water. The good …
Read MoreHeavy Metals Found in Fish You Eat—Here's What You Need to Know
Researchers tested three types of fish commonly eaten in Turkey to see how much toxic metals they contain. They found that different fish species accumulate …
Read MoreNew Bacteria Could Help Make Plant-Based Foods Healthier
Scientists discovered and mapped the genetic blueprint of a special bacteria found in Austrian cheese that could be used to make plant-based foods more …
Read MoreTiny Plastic Particles in Food May Harm Your Gut
Scientists fed mice a realistic mixture of microplastics—tiny plastic fragments found in our environment and food—to see what happens in the digestive system. …
Read MoreCan Eating Salmon Protect Against Harmful Dioxin Chemicals?
Scientists wanted to know if eating salmon could help protect the body from dioxins—harmful chemicals that can get into our food. They fed young rats either …
Read MoreAfter Earthquakes, Food Problems Hurt People's Health
When the 2023 earthquake hit Turkey, researchers studied how people struggled to find safe, healthy food and how this affected their nutrition. They talked to …
Read MoreHow Your Body Handles Pesticides From Food
Scientists fed rats nine different pesticides to see what happens inside their bodies. They discovered that pesticides travel through the bloodstream and …
Read MoreHemp Seeds and Oil May Contain More Drug-Like Compounds Than Expected
Researchers in Turkey tested popular hemp seeds and hemp seed oils to measure how much of certain cannabis-related compounds they contained. They found that …
Read MoreNew Way to Kill Harmful Bacteria in Cold Foods
Scientists discovered a powerful new method to kill dangerous bacteria called Pseudomonas aeruginosa that spoils refrigerated foods like milk and meat. They …
Read MoreGrowing Peppers in Space: Are They Safe to Eat?
NASA scientists grew chile peppers on the International Space Station to see if astronauts could have fresh food in space. They successfully harvested over 25 …
Read MoreHidden Chemicals in Processed Meat May Harm Kids and Elderly Most
Researchers in Spain studied what harmful chemicals called N-nitrosamines people eat in their food, especially focusing on children and older adults. They …
Read MoreRare Bacteria from Rice Infected a Woman's Heart Device
A 66-year-old woman with a heart pacemaker developed a serious infection caused by Bacillus cereus, a bacterium commonly found in rice. This case is unusual …
Read MoreGut Bacteria May Help Break Down Harmful Compounds in Cooked Meat
When we cook meat at high temperatures, it creates harmful compounds called AGEs that our bodies struggle to break down. Scientists discovered that a common …
Read MoreRadiation Levels in Ukraine After Chornobyl: What's Safe Now?
Scientists in Ukraine have been carefully measuring radiation levels in 23 towns that were affected by the Chornobyl accident. From 2012 to 2024, they tested …
Read More1 in 5 Turmeric Products Sold May Be Fake or Contaminated
Researchers looked at turmeric products sold around the world and found that about 20% of them aren't what they claim to be. Scientists reviewed 48 studies …
Read MoreHow Safe Are Food Additives? What You Need to Know
Food additives are chemicals added to foods to preserve them, improve taste, or change color. Governments around the world have strict rules about which …
Read MoreHidden Chemicals in Kids' Food and Water in China
Researchers tested urine samples from school children in China to find out what chemicals their bodies had absorbed from food and drinking water. They …
Read MoreHow Scientists Are Updating Old Tests for Vitamins in Food
Scientists recently discovered that the methods used to measure vitamins in foods and supplements haven't been updated since the 1990s—and they're no longer …
Read MoreInvisible Chemicals in Asian Water and Food: What You Need to Know
Scientists discovered that millions of people across Asia are exposed to harmful chemicals called PFAS (forever chemicals) through contaminated water and food. …
Read MoreRaw Milk in Rwanda Carries Hidden Disease Risk for Families
Researchers in Rwanda discovered that drinking raw (unpasteurized) milk from cows can expose families to a serious disease called brucellosis. The study looked …
Read MoreHow Two Minerals Help Rice Grow Better When Exposed to Poison
Scientists discovered that adding two specific minerals—silicon and selenium—to rice plants can help them grow stronger and healthier, even when exposed to …
Read MoreHow Toxic Metals in Your Blood Affect Your Health
Scientists are studying how poisonous metals like lead and arsenic get into our bodies through food and water, and then travel through our blood to damage our …
Read MoreA Hidden Food Toxin May Stress Your Cells
Scientists discovered that a harmful substance called AOD, which can hide in contaminated cereals and fruits, may damage your cells in unexpected ways. When …
Read MoreAnxiety Medicine Found in Fish: Should You Worry?
Researchers in China discovered that a common anxiety medication called diazepam is showing up in freshwater fish, and the levels are increasing. Between 2020 …
Read MoreNew Way to Keep Breast Milk Safe from Harmful Bacteria
Researchers tested a new method to remove dangerous bacteria from stored breast milk used in hospitals. They combined a natural antibacterial liquid with …
Read MoreTurmeric Spice May Speed Up Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria
Researchers discovered that curcumin, the yellow compound in turmeric found in supplements and health drinks, might accidentally help antibiotic-resistant …
Read MoreNew Growing Method Makes Lettuce Healthier and Safer to Eat
Scientists tested a new way to grow lettuce using special water with tiny bubbles and a charcoal-like material called biochar. They grew lettuce seedlings in …
Read MoreWhy One Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Wins in Europe vs. Asia
Scientists discovered why two types of antibiotic-resistant bacteria that live on farm animals are more common in different parts of the world. The European …
Read MoreHow Scientists Test If Pesticides Harm Tiny Water Bacteria
Scientists created a computer model to predict how poisonous 11 common pesticides are to a tiny glowing bacteria found in water. Instead of doing expensive lab …
Read MoreNew Way to Cook Black-Eyed Peas Keeps More Nutrients
Scientists tested a new cooking method called vacuum-steam pulsed blanching on black-eyed peas before drying them. This method uses special pressure and steam …
Read MoreHow Special Fibers and Iron Can Help Your Body Block Harmful Cadmium from Rice
Cadmium is a toxic metal that can build up in rice and harm your health. Scientists discovered that combining two simple dietary strategies—eating special …
Read MoreCan Zapping Fish With Radiation Keep It Safe Without Losing Vitamin D?
Fish like salmon and trout are packed with vitamin D, which our bodies need for strong bones and healthy immune systems. But when fish travels long distances …
Read MorePesticide Residues in Food: Are They Safe to Eat?
Researchers in China tested 813 food samples to check for nicotine-based pesticides that farmers use to protect crops from insects. They found these pesticides …
Read MoreWhat Chicken Feed Fat Does to Salmonella Bacteria
Researchers tested whether different types of fat in chicken feed could help prevent Salmonella bacteria from spreading inside chickens. They fed 1,152 baby …
Read MoreHow a Food Poison and a Virus Team Up to Change Cancer Cells
Scientists discovered that aflatoxin B1 (a harmful substance found in some foods) and the Epstein-Barr virus (a common virus) work together to change how …
Read MorePig Manure-Grown Algae Is Safe to Eat, New Study Shows
Scientists tested whether a type of algae called Chlorella fusca could be safely grown using nutrients from pig manure. This matters because it could be an …
Read MoreWhat's Really in Your Chewing Gum? A Look at Food Dyes
Researchers checked chewing gum products sold online in India to see what color additives they contained and whether they followed safety rules. They compared …
Read MoreCan Mulberry Leaves Protect Your Liver From Food Toxins?
Researchers tested whether mulberry leaf extracts could protect mouse livers from damage caused by aflatoxin B1, a harmful substance sometimes found in …
Read MoreForever Chemicals in Fish: What You Need to Know
Researchers tested popular fish species to measure levels of harmful chemicals called PFAS (forever chemicals) that don't break down in the environment or our …
Read MoreUV Light Can Kill Harmful Bacteria in Hydroponic Farms
Scientists tested whether a dangerous bacteria called Listeria monocytogenes could grow in the water used to grow vegetables in hydroponic farms (farms that …
Read MoreSpecial Amino Acid Protects Kidneys from Moldy Feed Toxin
Researchers discovered that a natural amino acid called selenomethionine (SeMet) can protect rabbit kidneys from damage caused by zearalenone, a poison found …
Read MoreScientists Make Probiotics Safer Using New Gene-Editing Technology
Researchers developed a new way to edit the genes of popular probiotic bacteria (Lactiplantibacillus plantarum and Levilactobacillus brevis) to make them safer …
Read MoreWhen Cooking Oil Gets Too Much Vitamin D: A Health Warning
Researchers discovered a serious problem when cooking oil was accidentally made with way too much vitamin D added to it. Several people, including children, …
Read MoreHidden Toxins in Sorghum May Pose Health Risks in Ethiopia
Researchers in Ethiopia tested sorghum—a staple grain eaten by millions—for harmful mold toxins called fumonisins and aflatoxins. While fumonisin levels were …
Read MoreMoldy Food Chemicals May Harm Fertility in Ways We Didn't Know
Researchers discovered that two toxic chemicals found in moldy grains—deoxynivalenol and α-zearalenol—can damage reproductive organs in ways that might affect …
Read MoreDangerous Bacteria Found in Popular Chinese Chilled Skewer Foods
Researchers in China tested 340 packages of ready-to-eat chilled pot skewers (a popular food product) and found that about 1 in 5 contained harmful bacteria …
Read MoreAntibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Found in Chicken Meat Worldwide
Researchers discovered that bacteria called E. coli found in chicken meat and raw dog food around the world are becoming resistant to an antibiotic called …
Read MoreWhy Some Stomach Bugs Are Becoming Harder to Treat
Researchers looked at studies from around the world about a stomach bug called Shigella that causes severe diarrhea, especially in young children in developing …
Read MoreWhy Fish Oil and Vegetable Oil Need Different Rules
European food regulators treat all oils the same way when making rules, but new research shows they shouldn't. Scientists found that people eat about 50 times …
Read MoreHow Bacillus Bacteria in Fermented Foods May Help Your Health
Bacillus bacteria have been used in fermented foods for thousands of years, especially in Asian cuisines. These tiny organisms may act like probiotics—the …
Read MoreNew Folate Supplement Passes Safety Tests in Lab Studies
Scientists tested a new type of folate supplement called sodium L-methylfolate to make sure it's safe for people to eat. Folate is a B vitamin that helps your …
Read MoreGood Bacteria Gone Bad: When Probiotics End Up in Your Blood
Scientists studied seven strains of a popular probiotic bacteria called L. rhamnosus that were found in people's bloodstreams. Using advanced DNA sequencing …
Read MoreHidden Additives in Latin American Foods: What's Really in Your Snacks?
Researchers looked at packaged foods from supermarkets in five Latin American countries to see how many contain food additives—the ingredients companies add to …
Read MoreNew Probiotic Bacteria from Pickled Radish Shows Promise for Gut Health
Scientists discovered a type of beneficial bacteria called Pediococcus pentosaceus L1 in pickled radish and tested whether it's safe and helpful for our …
Read MoreGood Bacteria Found in Pickled Vegetables Could Boost Food Safety
Scientists discovered helpful bacteria living in a traditional Middle Eastern pickled vegetable dish called Makdous. They found two types of bacteria that seem …
Read MoreHidden Danger in Street Food: Why Trans Fats Matter
Researchers in Tbilisi, Georgia tested popular street foods to measure how much trans fat they contain. Trans fats are unhealthy fats that can increase your …
Read MoreHow Common Food Chemicals May Increase Cancer Risk
Scientists used computer models and advanced analysis to understand how nine chemicals found in food—including pesticides, mercury, and mold toxins—might cause …
Read MoreHidden Chemicals in Food May Damage Your Cells
Researchers studied 327 adults to understand how chemicals called phthalates—found in many foods—get into our bodies and affect our health. These chemicals, …
Read MoreNew Lab Test Could Spot Tiny Health Markers Better Than Ever
Scientists have created a new laboratory test that can detect extremely small substances in the body with remarkable accuracy. The test combines two powerful …
Read MoreToxic Metals in Yams: What Industrial Areas Mean for Your Food
Researchers in Kampala, Uganda studied whether harmful metals from factories are getting into yams grown nearby. They tested soil and yams from an industrial …
Read MoreWhat Scientists Found About Titanium Dioxide in Food Coloring
Titanium dioxide is a white powder used to color foods, but the European Union banned it because of safety concerns. Scientists wanted to understand if the …
Read MoreFriendly Bacteria May Help Protect Your Cells from Moldy Grain Toxins
Researchers discovered that a common probiotic bacteria called Lactobacillus acidophilus may help protect liver cells from damage caused by zearalenone, a …
Read MoreHidden Toxin in Food May Stress Teen Kidneys in Lebanon
Researchers in Lebanon tested urine samples from teenagers to see if a mold toxin called ochratoxin A (OTA) found in some foods might be affecting their …
Read MoreBug Spray on Food: What Kids Are Actually Eating
Researchers followed 643 children in China from ages 7 to 14 to see how much pesticide residue from insect-killing sprays they were eating. They found that …
Read MoreNew Way to Measure Carnitine in Baby Formula and Supplements
Scientists developed a new laboratory method to accurately measure two types of carnitine—L-carnitine and acetyl-L-carnitine—in foods like baby formula and …
Read MoreToxic Chemicals from Car Tires Found in Seafood
Researchers discovered that chemicals used in car tire manufacturing are showing up in fish and shellfish from coastal waters in China. These chemicals, called …
Read MoreShiitake Mushrooms Show Promise as Safe Natural Health Supplement
Researchers tested two types of shiitake mushrooms to see if they're safe to eat and if they have health benefits. They grew human cancer cells in the lab and …
Read MoreWhy Some Harmful Chemicals Build Up in Tomatoes More Than Others
Scientists discovered why certain toxic chemicals called PFAS accumulate differently in fruits like tomatoes. They found that chemicals with a specific type of …
Read MoreHow Much Gluten Contamination Really Matters in Gluten-Free Foods
Researchers looked at over 27,000 food samples to understand how much gluten accidentally gets into foods that are supposed to be gluten-free. They found that …
Read MoreAre Natural Spice and Plant Flavors Safe to Eat?
Scientists reviewed 35 natural flavoring ingredients made from plants like pepper, ginger, and pine to make sure they're safe for people to eat. These flavors …
Read MoreSome Gluten-Free Foods Aren't Actually Gluten-Free
Researchers in Lebanon tested 115 gluten-free products sold in stores to see if they really were gluten-free. They found that about 1 in 10 products had too …
Read MoreStrict Diet Safer Than Relaxed Diet for Cancer Patients Getting Stem Cell Transplants
Doctors often put cancer patients undergoing stem cell transplants on very strict diets to prevent infections. Researchers wanted to know if patients could eat …
Read MoreSeaweed May Contain More Harmful Chemicals Than Land Vegetables
Scientists tested edible seaweeds from five countries and found they contain higher levels of synthetic chemicals called organophosphorus esters compared to …
Read MoreTiny Plastic Particles Are Everywhere—Here's What You Need to Know
Scientists are increasingly concerned about microscopic plastic particles called micro- and nano-plastics that are polluting our soil, water, and food. These …
Read MoreSpecial Bacteria Make Chicken Healthier and Meat Better
Scientists tested whether special bacteria called probiotics could make chickens grow bigger and produce healthier meat. They used four types of bacteria found …
Read MoreHow Good Bacteria Could Protect Your Food from Harmful Toxins
Scientists are exploring how probiotics—the same beneficial bacteria found in yogurt and fermented foods—might protect our food supply from dangerous molds …
Read MoreHidden Toxins in Food: What Chinese Study Reveals About Mold Poisons
Researchers tested urine samples from 311 people living in three different regions of China to measure exposure to mycotoxins—harmful substances produced by …
Read MoreRaw Milk from Free-Roaming Cows May Spread Dangerous Bacteria in Rwanda
Researchers in Rwanda studied 330 farming families to see if drinking raw milk could make people sick with a bacterial infection called brucellosis. They found …
Read MoreClean Water Program Helped Families in Uganda, But Benefits Didn't Last
Researchers tested two programs to help families in northern Uganda get cleaner water and safer food. They worked with communities to teach better practices …
Read MoreRaw Milk from Free-Range Cattle May Carry Disease Risk in Rwanda
Researchers in Rwanda studied 330 cattle-owning families to understand the risk of getting sick from drinking raw milk. They found that nearly half of families …
Read MoreProbiotics May Spread Antibiotic Resistance: What You Need to Know
Scientists are raising important safety concerns about probiotics - the 'good bacteria' found in yogurt, supplements, and medicines. While probiotics offer …
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