Assigning an economic value to the benefits which nature provides might not always promote the conservation of biodiversity, and in some cases may lead to species loss and conflict, argues a University of Cambridge researcher

Findings strengthen link between specific brain region and normal memory decline. Most methods of processing cocoa remove many of the flavanols found in the raw plant.

Rice is one of the few cereal grains consumed by people with celiac disease, as it does not contain gluten. However, it can have high concentrations of a toxic substance – arsenic – as revealed by the analyses of flour, cakes, bread, pasta and other foods made with rice, conducted by researchers from the Miguel Hernández University of Elche, Spain

Increased consumption of energy drinks may pose danger to public health, especially among young people, warns a team of researchers from the World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe in the open-access journal Frontiers in Public Health

In recipes, often, it is not recommended to use only extra virgin olive oil for the mayonnaise. The use of olive oils significantly affected both droplet size and distribution. The changes in the properties could be related to the content of polyphenols of the oils

As you glance over a menu or peruse the shelves in a supermarket, your brain is making decisions based more on a food’s caloric content. New study examines link between brain cortex and food buying habits.

Dr Mujcic's study suggests eating eight or more portions of fruit and vegetables a day can improve mental health

For lactating women, an additional selenium intake of 15 µg/day was estimated to cover the amount of selenium secreted in breast milk, and an AI of 85 µg/day was set

The effects of an olive oil-supplemented diet in pregnant diabetic rats reduced resorption and malformation rates. Embryos and decidua are targets of olive oil benefits on maternal diabetes

International forum will also endorse policy recommendations on food losses and waste and sustainable fisheries and aquaculture

Genetics have long been suspected of contributing to individual differences in response to coffee and caffeine. However, pinpointing the specific genetic variants has been challenging

Biannual FAO Food Outlook report and new Food Price Index released. Global wheat production in 2014 is projected to reach a new record

Book on "Why our food is safe" answers most questions about food rumors. The book also explains about what peer-reviewed science actually is and how it is self-correcting

Researchers found that resveratrol may weaken bacteria by causing their outer membranes to lose definition. The early lab findings demonstrated that resveratrol and benzoyl peroxide attack the acne bacteria, called Propionibacterium acnes, in different ways

In countries where iodine deficiency needs to be addressed, all salts should be iodized. Consuming too much salt can lead, or contribute, to hypertension, or high blood pressure, and greatly increase the risk of heart disease and stroke. Target: 30% salt reduction by 2025