Experts at the Texas AgriLife Research have recently managed to map the genome of melons, an accomplishment that translates into farmers and growers now being able to produce sweeter fruits, to be savored by the general public. While many people take into account various traits of a melon when purchasing it, such as ... |
6 July 2009 06:57 GMT |
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Today’s society has taught us that we must live our lives against the clock, a prerequisite we’re more than happy to oblige, even if it means a less healthier us. At the same time, we have learned to supplement for everything with vitamin pills, hoping that they are, in some twisted way, our ticket to a l... |
11 February 2009 13:41 GMT |
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For all of you milk lovers out there, here is some very good news: a recent study indicates that the very versatile dairy product is not only an excellent source of vitamins and calcium for the human body, but also has the ability to cut back on our chances to develop heart disease and cancer. There's one catch,... |
13 June 2008 10:58 GMT |
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At one point or another in our lives we've all been worried about hair loss - whether it happened while we were brushing and styling our hair in the morning, after we had a shower or simply while we were touching up our makeup in a restaurant's bathroom. Experts say that as part of the natural hair growth c... |
29 May 2008 03:49 GMT |
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When it comes to fruit and vegetables, one unwritten rule that's firmly inscribed in our brains is that we have to buy them fresh - that is, unprocessed and freshly picked. However, few of us are aware that the apples or pears we can get at our local supermarket could in fact have been picked as far back as four... |
27 May 2008 08:56 GMT |
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Vitamins are an integral part of our daily lives. Whether we're talking about reading about them, hearing other people talk about them, talking about them ourselves or actually ingesting them, we're all used to remarks such as „oh, come on, finish that orange, it's got so many vitamins" or „no, I'... |
14 May 2008 11:18 GMT |
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If you're past your teens and you're still fighting bouts of acne, the Somme Institute may just be the answer to all your prayers and the safest route to effectively putting an end to your turmoil. We all know that acne is not just unhealthy and unaesthetic, but also a severe blow to our self-esteem and sel... |
12 May 2008 02:49 GMT |
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Whenever we talk about salsa, it's quite easy for us to get lost in a vision of a world filled with colorful, spicy and deliciously flavored dishes, and forget that the very "salsa" word actually means "sauce" - and not just any sauce, but a specific combination of chopped tomatoes, onions, chilies and cilantro,... |
23 April 2008 08:32 GMT |
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Cranberries have multiple benefits on human health, from protecting body cells against free radicals and oxidation to preventing or treating urinary infections, plaque formation on teeth, conditions related to high levels of 'bad' cholesterol in the blood, stroke and a wide range of cancers, including stoma... |
20 November 2006 07:01 GMT |
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