Pesticides are chemicals that prevent insects, weeds, and fungi from damaging crops. Farmers use them to increase the amount of crops they are able to produce. The United States government tests and regulates pesticides. Testing produce ensures that levels are low enough to not pose a risk to human health. According to data from 2017,… Read More »
Doug Hyneman had struggled with his weight for most of his life, but it was a shoulder injury that finally forced him to take control of his body. The 28-year-old welder from Mohnton, Pennsylvania, had already joined his nearby Retro Fitness, but while he recovered he had no motivation to workout. Instead he spent months… Read More »
The year 2019 was, in a way, defined by food making the headlines. Fast food restaurants started hopping on the Beyond Meat and Impossible Burger bandwagon, while others proclaimed they had the best chicken sandwich. There was even news about growing meat in space. Here are five food stories that made us talk in 2019:… Read More »
September 4, 2019 Posted By Categories Gary Schwitzer is publisher & founder of HealthNewsReview.org. He tweets as @garyschwitzer. The title of the article that appeared in the Annals of Internal Medicine was too tempting for many journalists – “Blindness Caused By A Junk Food Diet.” It was an article about the experience of one teenage… Read More »
Food allergies are a common problem that can affect people of all ages. Addressing food allergies and sensitivities is one of the first steps you should take when planning out a healthy diet. In fact, being aware of exactly what’s in your food and how your body may react is integral to maintaining overall health.… Read More »