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Stress and Diet Interact to Influence Health Tellus

WEBIn addition to promoting poor dietary choices and dampening motivation to exercise, “elevation in stress-response hormones, such as cortisol, can lead to insulin resistance, …

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The Secret to Happiness May be Growing in Your Garden Tellus

WEBCaption. Consuming vegetables, like these organic heirloom tomatoes at the Jack London Square Farmers' Market in Oakland, CA, can contribute to improved feelings of …

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Baby Broccoli Brings Beneficial Boost Tellus

WEBAccording to Yang, glucosinolates are antioxidants mainly found in cruciferous plants, such as broccoli, kale, radish, and cabbage. Epidemiologic studies suggest a correlation …

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Muscle Up to Some Protein Every Day Tellus

WEBIn results published in the Journal of Health and Aging, the researchers found that not only was the amount of protein consumed correlated with preventing impairment, but the …

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Taste Perception Can Influence Food Choices, Diet, and Heart Health

WEBARS funded research at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging found that taste perception could influence diet quality. Understanding your taste …

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The Bacterial Community at Work Tellus

WEBThe diverse nature of Salmonella, with its extensive range of strains (serovars), raises the question of whether the survival and adaptation strategies identified in this study apply to …

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The Duke of Herbs (and Medicinal Plants) Tellus

WEBAfter spending several years conducting ecological and ethnobotanical studies while living with various ethnic groups in Panama and Columbia, Dr. Duke joined the ARS in 1971 …

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Natural Sweetener Stevia Makes a Gutsy Comeback Tellus

WEBPopular sweetener stevia found to have no negative effect on human gut health. Good news for consumers seeking healthy sugar substitutes! ARS scientists with the Dairy …

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Honey’s Sweet Benefits Tellus

WEBHoney is also being used in some hospitals as a way to prevent infections, particularly in hospital’s burn wards, because of the need for having protection for the broken skin …

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Addressing Iron and Zinc Deficiency Across the Globe Tellus

WEBET: Iron and zinc hold key roles in numerous metabolic processes in the body. Zinc and iron dietary inadequacies have been associated with stunted growth, impaired physical and …

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The Antimicrobial Benefits of Mushrooms Tellus

WEBScientists with the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) are examining the antimicrobial properties of mushroom extracts. Their goal: make food crops safer throughout the …

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Consumption of Vitamins D and K May Keep Memory Diseases Away

WEBA single serving of dark leafy greens, such as spinach, kale, or lettuce, is rich in nutrients like vitamin K, lutein, nitrate, folate, vitamin E, and kaempferol, which may help to slow …

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Animal Disease Research Gets High-Tech New Home Tellus

WEBAccording to the USDA’s Economic Research Service, agriculture, food, and food processing contribute more than $1.05 trillion to the U.S. economy’s annual gross …

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In a Pickle: Benefits of Fermented Cucumbers Tellus

WEBGo ahead and take a bite. Fermented vegetables are a healthy choice for a snack. Cucumber pickles are the most commonly consumed fermented vegetable in the United …

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Infant Overnutrition May Lead to Health Problems Later in Life

WEBARS research has shown that overnutrition during fetal stages and infancy could lead to future health problems, including type 2 diabetes. (Stephen Ausmus, D2735-1) …

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Exploring the Benefits of Biochar Tellus

WEBBurning biomass in low-oxygen conditions creates biochar, a carbon-rich substance that some experts tout as the key to soil rejuvenation. Relatively light-weight and porous, …

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The ‘Eyes’ Have It Tellus

WEBRapid Fever Detection Improves Cattle Health, Reduces Cost. Researchers in Texas are applying technology normally used on humans to determine which members of a herd of …

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Taking on Emerging Animal Diseases at the Source Tellus

WEBAn old adage states that the best defense is a good offense. The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is taking that to heart, by working with scientists abroad to address …

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Wiping Out Scrapie in Goats, the Genetic Way Tellus

WEBMost often scrapie is transmitted through birth fluids to other goats and sheep, and it can remain infectious in the environment for many years. It was first recognized in sheep in …

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