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Studies
Studies
May 10, 2016
A New Study Comes Down Hard on the Actual Benefits of Urban Farming
A reality check to the yuppie dream.
By
Clint Rainey
Science
Apr. 27, 2016
Research Shows Uglier Produce Could Actually Be Healthier
Blemishes and scabs increase the antioxidants in some fruits.
By
Clint Rainey
Studies
Apr. 26, 2016
Alarming New Study Links Sugar to a ‘Wide Range of Diseases’
Researchers say fructose damages the brain’s genes.
By
Clint Rainey
Science
Apr. 14, 2016
Yep, Coffee Probably Lowers Your Cholesterol Now, Too
A new study says six cups a day could prevent liver damage.
By
Clint Rainey
Studies
Apr. 13, 2016
Disappointing New Study Says Fast Food Could Contain Industrial Plasticizers
The bonus ingredient is ‘probably’ carcinogenic.
By
Clint Rainey
Grill Marks
Apr. 6, 2016
Yet Another Reason to Worry About Barbecued Meat
How about swallowing a brush bristle and getting throat-stabbed?
By
Clint Rainey
Studies
Apr. 1, 2016
Another Wondrous Study Says Coffee Helps Fight Another Form of Cancer
“I would encourage coffee lovers to revel in the strong possibility that their daily mug may lower their risk of colorectal cancer.”
By
Clint Rainey
Science
Mar. 30, 2016
Study Says Being a Lifelong Vegetarian Ups Risk of Cancer
A case for choosing burgers over kale.
By
Sierra Tishgart
Health Concerns
Mar. 29, 2016
Sad Study Discovers Newborns Are Living on Junk Food
One infant’s teeth reportedly came in black because it was fed bottled soda.
By
Clint Rainey
Studies
Mar. 28, 2016
Reassuring Report Says Quinoa Is Probably Fine for Farmers
Your bowl just became even more guilt-free.
By
Chris Crowley
Science
Mar. 10, 2016
The Bulk of the American Diet Is ‘Ultra-Processed’ Food
Michael Pollan is going to be so sad when he sees this.
By
Chris Crowley
Science
Mar. 8, 2016
Extra-Depressing New Study Links Carbs to Lung Cancer
The risk could jump 50 percent.
By
Clint Rainey
Science
Mar. 4, 2016
Drinking Tons of Coffee May Lower Your Risk of MS
And, by now, who isn’t drinking six cups a day of this miracle drug?
By
Clint Rainey
Science
Feb. 19, 2016
Scientists Say Coffee Is So Magical, It Could Even Prevent Liver Damage
Espresso chasers for everybody!
By
Clint Rainey
Shortages
Feb. 17, 2016
Climate Change Is Decimating Maine’s Lobster Population
An alarming study says a warm-water disease threatens Maine’s whole industry.
By
Clint Rainey
Science
Feb. 16, 2016
Here’s Better Proof That Organic Meat Is More Nutritious
New research reveals that it has 50 percent more omega-3s.
By
Clint Rainey
Studies
Feb. 1, 2016
Teens Who Eat More Fiber May Reduce Risk of Breast Cancer
A new study in support of All-Bran.
By
Clint Rainey
Seafood Struggles
Jan. 20, 2016
There’s Even Less Fish Left Than You Thought
The global catch has been underestimated by 50 percent over the last 60 years.
By
Chris Crowley
Health Concerns
Jan. 19, 2016
Coca-Cola Is Still Funding Pro-Soda ‘Studies’
Journalists debunked a recent report that Diet Coke helps people lose weight.
By
Clint Rainey
Studies
Jan. 12, 2016
Scientists Say There’s a Food Preservative That Kills Cancer
It’s often added to cheese and processed meats.
By
Clint Rainey
Back For Seconds
Dec. 31, 2015
Having a Heftier Waiter Significantly Ups Your Chances of Ordering Dessert
You’re more likely to go hard on booze, too, according to a new study.
By
Clint Rainey
Health Concerns
Dec. 29, 2015
People Are Getting Fat by Overeating ‘Healthy’ Food
Researchers say people believe it’s “less filling,” and eat too much.
By
Clint Rainey
Studies
Dec. 24, 2015
New Study Says Raising Restaurant Wages Won’t Lead to Job Losses
The Center for Hospitality Research at Cornell’s School of Hotel Administration says it’s a good thing, actually.
By
Chris Crowley
Science
Dec. 16, 2015
New Study Argues Vegetarianism Isn’t As Earth-Friendly As People Think
Eating lettuce is reportedly “three times worse” than eating bacon.
By
Clint Rainey
Science
Nov. 23, 2015
Good News: Cooking Meat on Low Heat May Reduce Cancer Risk
Baking and slow-cooking to the rescue.
By
Clint Rainey
Science
Nov. 17, 2015
Research Says Airplane Food May Suck Because of the Cabin Noise
More insight into why eating at 35,000 feet is so rough.
By
Clint Rainey
Science
Nov. 17, 2015
A New Coffee Study Might Be the Most Impressive One Yet
People who drink three to five cups a day will live longer, basically.
By
Clint Rainey
Yelp
Nov. 12, 2015
How Race Can Influence Yelp Reviews
A new study compared the language of users in Bed-Stuy and Greenpoint with discouraging results.
By
Chris Crowley
Science
Nov. 10, 2015
Eating Grilled Meat May Cause Cancer
Now doctors are tying all grilled meat to kidney cancer.
By
Clint Rainey
Studies
Nov. 2, 2015
Your Table Salt Probably Has Tiny Pieces of Plastic in It
Apparently, people eat about three particles per day.
By
Clint Rainey
Studies
Oct. 28, 2015
A New Study Says Sugar’s Way Worse for Kids Than Pizza and Processed Foods
Replacing sweets with pizza reportedly improved “virtually every” indicator of obesity.
By
Clint Rainey
Studies
Oct. 19, 2015
Fast Food Might Be Even Worse for Kids Than You Already Thought
A study links greater “neighborhood access” to fast food to lower bone mass in kids.
By
Clint Rainey
News You Can Booze
Oct. 16, 2015
A Government Report Says Every Cocktail You Drink Costs the Economy $2
New CDC data attaches a very high figure to the nation’s drinking habit.
By
Clint Rainey
Science
Oct. 9, 2015
New Research Indicates That Whole Milk Is Better for Your Heart
Some scientists now claim the Dietary Guidelines have had it backward for decades.
By
Clint Rainey
Studies
Sept. 29, 2015
New Study Examines Which Specific Fruits and Vegetables Keep Off the Pounds
Potatoes and peas: bad. Apples and berries: good.
By
Clint Rainey
Food Science
Sept. 25, 2015
Scientists Believe They’ve Figured Out Exactly What Gives Wine Its Terroir
The flavor of a specific wine, it turns out, all comes down to microbes.
By
Chris Crowley
Studies
Sept. 16, 2015
Study Shows One Third of American Kids Eat Fast Food on Any Given Day
A new report by the CDC says it accounts for 12 percent of kids’ total calories.
By
Clint Rainey
Science
Sept. 11, 2015
Encouraging New Study Says Eating Fish Could Make You Less Depressed
One more reason to eat lox for breakfast.
By
Clint Rainey
Science
Sept. 11, 2015
A New Study Comes Down Hard on Honey
Surprise! It’s “very, very similar” to high-fructose corn syrup.
By
Clint Rainey
Health Concerns
Aug. 12, 2015
Minority Kids Get a Depressingly Huge Diet of Junk-Food TV Ads
A new study reveals it’s a major problem.
By
Clint Rainey
Science
Aug. 7, 2015
World’s Most Helpful Scientists Say Pear Juice Can Prevent Hangovers
The trick is to pre-game with the pears.
By
Clint Rainey
Crabby Crisis
Aug. 5, 2015
Watchdog Group Uncovers Troubling Crab-Cake Fraud
Oceana found that 38 percent of crab cakes in Maryland and D.C. don’t contain blue crab as advertised.
By
Chris Crowley
Science
Aug. 5, 2015
Awesome New Study Says You’ll Live Longer If You Eat Spicy Food
Time to stock up on Sriracha.
By
Chris Crowley
Science
July 27, 2015
New Research Suggests ‘Fatty’ Is the Sixth Taste
Get ready for chefs to start sprinkling dried-lard dust.
By
Clint Rainey
Science
July 15, 2015
A New Study Says Grocery Shoppers Buy More Junk Food If They Bring Their Own
This is kind of a lose-lose.
By
Clint Rainey
Science
July 2, 2015
A New Study Says Alcohol Literally Makes Bad Food Smell Better
More good news for Taco Bell!
By
Clint Rainey
Science
June 30, 2015
Scientists Say There’s a Link Between Drinking Orange Juice and Getting
A new study discovered a 36 percent higher risk of melanoma in frequent citrus eaters.
By
Clint Rainey
Science
June 18, 2015
A Study Says Eating Pickles Could Help You Feel Less Anxious
Researchers say that there’s a link between probiotics and mood.
By
Clint Rainey
Studies
June 11, 2015
The Latest Thing That Will Supposedly Make You Live Longer: Just Eating Some
A couple a day may keep the Grim Reaper away.
By
Clint Rainey
Studies
May 27, 2015
Science Can Now Make Pretty Much Any Fruit Bigger
Geneticists say that they can rewire the genetic sequences of plants.
By
Clint Rainey
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