Woolworths launches new Gluten-Free Chocolate Mudcake in stores nationwide
Woolworths sells a staggering five of its signature mudcakes every single minute – and now, gluten-free Aussies won’t…
Short-chain oat fiber helps steady glucose and ease gut symptoms in pilot trial
A low-viscosity oat β-glucan supplement showed early signs of improving digestive comfort and glucose regulation, pointing to a…
Health workers at the epicenter of Congo’s Ebola outbreak labor with little pay or rest
MONGBWALU, Congo (AP) — Dr. Richard Lokudu, the medical director of Mongbwalu General Referral Hospital, has received barely…
Researchers Found Out Why Bread Makes You Gain Weight Even If You Don’t Eat Extra Calories
Bread is delicious. It also apparently slows down your metabolism. Credit: Unsplash. Bread is a foundational, ancient staple…
Monty and Sons: Masterton pasta-maker turns local durum wheat into profit
He had yet to go to Italy but had researched pasta-making methods and machines. “The hardest part about…
Whole wheat diets may reduce the risk of inflammatory bowel disease
Enriching the diet with wheat fiber protects mice against intestinal inflammation, according to a study published by researchers…
Wholegrain rye changes gut bacteria and lowers inflammation in obesity trial
A 12-week randomized trial found that wholegrain rye did not beat refined wheat for weight loss, but it…
Scientists uncover how the immune system actively builds food tolerance
Food allergies are serious and, for some, potentially deadly. And yet, despite decades of research into allergies and…
Retirement savings plans can be used to fund a home down payment. But should you?
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Raiding retirement savings for a down payment on a home can be tempting, especially…
Floods push crocodiles into Mozambican towns as health concerns rise
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — As floods ravage Mozambique, crocodiles are appearing in submerged towns and responsible for at…
Processed food debate fuels folic acid fortification confusion ahead of UK deadline
The UK is mandating fortifying flour with folic acid by the end of this year to help prevent…
This Vietnamese town boomed as factories left China. Now it’s asking what’s next?
BAC NINH, Vietnam (AP) — The transformation of Vietnam’s Bac Ninh is evident in the signs above its…