News articles tagged with 'food'
Study finds bees can learn differences in food's temperature
— 18 Nov 2009 11:45 | BiologyBiologists at UC San Diego have discovered that honeybees can discriminate between food at different temperatures, an ability that may assist bees in locating the warm, sugar-rich nectar... — full story
Ice cream researchers making sweet strides with 'functional foods'
— 10 Nov 2009 17:15 | HealthA comfort food, a tasty treat, an indulgence - ice cream conjures feelings of happiness and satisfaction for millions. Ice cream researchers at the University of Missouri have discovered... — full story
BUSM researchers show dieters can experience neurobiological similarities of drug addicts
— 10 Nov 2009 15:45 | HealthResearchers from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) have shown that intermittent access to foods rich in fat and sugar induces changes in the brain which are comparable to... — full story
Physical education key to improving health in low-income adolescents
— 6 Nov 2009 12:25 | HealthSchool-based physical education plays a key role in curbing obesity and improving fitness among adolescents from low-income communities, according to a new study led by researchers... — full story
TV bombards children with commercials for high-fat and high-sugar foods
— 5 Nov 2009 11:53 | HealthChildhood obesity in the United States is reaching epidemic proportions. With more than one fourth of advertising on daytime and prime time television devoted to foods and beverages... — full story
Health-centred weight control method shows promise
— 5 Nov 2009 11:28 | HealthMost weight-control strategies emphasise energy-restricted diets and increased physical activity - and most are not effective over the long term. In a study of a 'weight-acceptance'... — full story
An inexpensive 'dipstick' test for pesticides in foods
— 5 Nov 2009 11:01 | HealthScientists in Canada are reporting the development of a fast, inexpensive 'dipstick' test to identify small amounts of pesticides that may exist in foods and beverages. Their paper-strip... — full story
Daily dose of colour may boost immunity this flu season
— 4 Nov 2009 12:59 | HealthHoping to keep the flu at bay? A strong immune system helps. Enjoying the bounty of colourful fruits and vegetables available right now can be an important step toward supporting your... — full story
Nearly half of all US children will use food stamps, says poverty expert at WUSTL
— 3 Nov 2009 09:14 | HealthHolidays and tables full of delicious food usually go hand in hand, but for nearly half of the children in the United States, this is not guaranteed... — full story
Poor in rural Oregon face 'double binds' when getting food
— 28 Oct 2009 12:42 | HealthA new study by Oregon State University researchers shows that those in poverty in rural Oregon often know what kinds of foods they should be eating, but face tough choices between eating... — full story