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Could African Crops Be Improved With Private Biotech Data?
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
A plant scientist at Mars Inc. has appealed to the world's biggest life sciences companies to help him — by sharing what they already know about 100 crops that could provide better nutrition in Africa. But can the kings of agricultural intellectual property get onboard with open source agricultural information for Africa?
African Cities Test The Limits Of Living With Livestock
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Hipsters may just be discovering the joys of backyard chickens, but in African megacities, people have been bringing their animals into the slums with them for decades. That's creating a new ecosystem of animals and huge numbers of people living closely together like never before.
Washington State Butcher Spikes Pig Feed With Weed
Monday, May 20, 2013
Despite its name, the "pot pig" experiment isn't an attempt to develop a new meaty treat for stoners. Instead, a Seattle butcher is feeding marijuana seeds, stems and root bulbs to swine as a cheeky money-saving measure.
Flaxseed: The Next Superfood For Cattle And Beef?
Friday, May 17, 2013
After years of research, an animal scientist looking for ways to keep inflammation down in cattle came up with a novel approach: feed them flax. The flax in their food helps keep animals healthy and has an added benefit for people who later eat their meat: omega-3 enriched beef.
Can Star Power Make New Orleans' Food Deserts Bloom?
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Actor Wendell Pierce, who stars in David Simon's Treme, is trying to combat New Orleans' food deserts by building convenience and grocery stores in the city's neediest areas. But a host of stumbling blocks still make it hard to get fresh, healthful foods to people living in these areas.
Maybe It's Time To Swap Burgers For Bugs, Says U.N.
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
A new report makes the case that insects may be essential to feeding a planet of 7 billion people. Why? They're nutritious, better for the environment than other protein sources and can generate jobs, according to the U.N.'s Food and Agriculture Organization.
Is It Safe To Use Compost Made From Treated Human Waste?
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Treated human waste has been used on farmland for decades, but the ick factor has not entirely faded. Some environmentalists think the treatment process may not get rid of all the harmful contaminants that could be in the waste.
Samoans Await The Return Of The Tasty Turkey Tail
Thursday, May 09, 2013
In 2007, Samoa banned the import of turkey tails from the U.S. to try to improve public health. But the ban kept the island nation from entering the World Trade Organization, so its days are numbered.
Paleo Diet Echoes Physical Culture Movement Of Yesteryear
Friday, May 03, 2013
New ideas about health, like physical culture and the paleo approach, appear at times of massive cultural change. The Industrial Revolution and current digital revolution represent fertile ground, a historian says. Both movements look to the past for inspiration on how to eat, exercise and get back to a more natural way of life.
Why Caffeine In Coffee Is A Miracle Drug For The Tired
Friday, April 26, 2013
Historians tell us that caffeine in coffee helped Western civilization "sober up" and get down to business. Now scientific research shows that at low doses, caffeine improves performance on mental tasks, especially in people who are already tired.
Newspaper Takes The Pulse Of San Diego Coffee Culture
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
The Espresso, a San Diego newspaper for "cafe society," documents the local coffee shop scene with juicy vignettes in a gossip column. Publisher John Rippo says he's inspired by European periodicals written for the cafe intelligentsia.
In Meat Tests, More Data Tying Human Illness To Farm Antibiotics
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
A new analysis of government data finds that antibiotic-resistant bacteria that cause human illness were widespread in supermarket meat samples tested. The implications are significant: that the bacteria had become resistant to antibiotics back at the farm because farmers were overusing them.
When Snacking Attacks: A Vending Machine Remembrance
Friday, April 12, 2013
The aftermath of office vending machine binges can be unpleasant, psychologically and physically. So we're glad to be sitting far from the vending machine in NPR's new building, where we'll be moving on Monday.
Lead In Soil May Be An Overlooked Threat To Kids' Health
Friday, April 05, 2013
The number of kids with dangerous levels of lead in their blood hasn't declined much in the past decade, as the government has remained focused on managing lead-based paint. Now researchers argue that more attention to contaminated soil is needed to prevent lead poisoning.
Many Water Heaters Set Too High, Upping Burn Risk
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Manufacturers of water heaters agreed in 1988 to set all heaters at 120 degrees Fahrenheit to help reduce tap water burns. But burn rates haven't declined much, so a scientist wanted to find out why.
Why More Patients Should Blog About Illness And Death
Thursday, March 28, 2013
The most prestigious medical institutions now encourage patients to blog their experiences with serious illness through sites like CaringBridge and CarePages. Palliative care experts say these tools and social media may be helping us all become more open to talking about death.
Sequencing Of HeLa Genome Revives Genetic Privacy Concerns
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Henrietta Lacks' family was never consulted before her genetic information was made public. Author Rebecca Skloot, who chronicled the story of her cells, says current regulations aren't covering the privacy questions that come up for people like the Lacks family.
Is Your Medicine Vegan? Probably Not
Friday, March 15, 2013
Go looking for animal products, and you will find them everywhere, including pharmaceutical drugs. That's the word from a new guide to animal-derived products in everyday products written by two German "professional vegans."
Sugar's Role In Rise Of Diabetes Gets Clearer
Friday, March 01, 2013
Robert Lustig, a physician and anti-sugar crusader, found in a new study that countries where people have easy access to sugar are more likely to see a rise in diabetes. But skeptics say that sugar's not the only culprit.
Matching Diners To Chefs, Startups Hatch Underground Supper Clubs
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
While underground dinners may seem like old hat to some, a handful of startups are betting the concept is just beginning to take off. But many supper clubs are still more expensive than the average restaurant meal, which may limit the market.