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Nutrition Research
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| UNC to Study Link Between Sustainable Farming and Health | A team of University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill researchers has received a grant to study the public health impact of moving toward a local, sustainable food system. | Jun 27, 2008 |
| Organic cows on grass produce healthier milk | Milk from organic cattle that eat a fresh grass diet is likely to be better for your health, according to a new study by the University of Newcastle in the UK. | May 29, 2008 |
| Preserving muscle mass with fruits and vegetables | We all know that fruits and vegetables are good for us, providing important vitamins, minerals and fiber, but a new study by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) found that plant foods also may help preserve muscle mass in older men and women. | May 29, 2008 |
| Teflon shown to cause harm to the immune system, liver, and thyroid (research) | Researchers from West Virginia University are leading a study observing the effects of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), a chemical used to make Teflon. | May 22, 2008 |
| Expanded food and nutrition program shows great success | Teaching adults about healthy food choices is highly cost-effective, according to a recent Cornell University study. | May 22, 2008 |
| C'mon get happy: Study finds dirt could be the new Prozac | Researchers at the University of Bristol and University College London have identified certain soil bacteria that activate a group of neurons that produce the brain chemical serotonin. | May 15, 2008 |
| Organic milk battles allergies | Groundbreaking research by the Soil Association in the United Kingdom suggests children of mothers who drink organic milk during pregnancy and while breastfeeding are less likely to experience allergies. | May 02, 2008 |
| Organic strawberries stop cancer cells | In laboratory tests at two Swedish universities, extracts from organic strawberries were even more effective in their cancer-suppressing effects (on colon and breast cancer cells) than were extracts from conventional strawberries. | Mar 13, 2008 |
| Organic foods richer in minerals and vitamins | Organic farms grow foods that are free of dangerous chemicals and richer in mineral, vitamin and nutrient content. | Mar 13, 2008 |
| Organic crops higher in flavonoids, better for the heart | A 10-year comparison of organic and conventional finds higher levels of beneficial flavonoids in organic tomatoes. | Mar 13, 2008 |
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