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VTT involved in developing cellulose-based ethanol production in Brazil

4/24/2013 2:30 AM EST - VTT Info

VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland exports its expertise as a developer of biomass processing technology to Brazil. Odebrecht, a conglomerate and one of the southern hemisphere's largest enterprises, is making preparations for second generation ethanol production and plans to construct a demonstration plant. VTT acts as Odebrecht's research partner, tasked with developing the technology used in the company's...

Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism invites you to enjoy Savory Treats, Domin...

10/24/2012 2:26 AM EST - BVK

Sweet and Prominent Products Are Symbols of the Historic Island’s Charismatic Culture
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC – OCT. 23, 2012 – Already known for its silky smooth beaches, breathtaking mountains, and adrenaline-pumping water sports, luxurious accommodations, and more, Dominican Republic is gaining the attention of visitors for its uniquely-Dominican products and iridescent gemstones. The history and culture...

Potential Link Found Between Early Diet Choices and Eating Disorders in Girls

8/16/2012 6:00 AM EST - Dian Griesel Inc

Researchers discovered that girls who consumed a low amount of fat and a high percentage of carbohydrates were more likely to demonstrate erratic eating habits by age 19.
A recent study from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center analyzed food preference data from girls, starting at age nine, over a 10-year period to see if there was any relationship between early dietary choices and the development of...

Two Studies Find Traditional Foraging Lifestyle Beneficial for Health

8/14/2012 6:00 AM EST - Dian Griesel Inc

Examining indigenous peoples of the Amazon region and Africa, researchers found they have lower age-related increases in blood pressure and experience less hardening of the arteries than people with more modern lifestyles.
Two recent studies in the journal Hypertension conclude that a traditional foraging lifestyle, practiced by hunter-gatherers, is good for your heart and health. Examining indigenous peoples...

Ingesting Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Lower Levels of Protein Linked to Alzheimer’s

8/9/2012 12:15 PM EST - Dian Griesel Inc

A new study suggests that eating foods that contain omega-3 fatty acids may be associated with lower blood levels of a protein related to Alzheimer’s disease and memory problems.
A recent study from Columbia University Medical Center in New York suggests that eating foods that contain omega-3 fatty acids may be associated with lower blood levels of a protein related to Alzheimer’s disease and memory...

Study Links Humanity’s Evolutionary Success to Meat-Eating

8/7/2012 11:12 AM EST - Dian Griesel Inc

A recent study compared nearly 70 mammalian species and found a connection between eating meat and a faster weaning process.
Researchers at Lund University in Sweden recently concluded that eating meat is one reason behind the evolutionary success of humankind. The study compared nearly 70 mammalian species and found a connection between eating meat and a faster weaning process.

“Experts agree that learning...

Salt Content of Fast Food Higher in North America Than Europe, Study Finds

7/30/2012 3:51 PM EST - Dian Griesel Inc

Researchers found that fast food in the U.S. and Canada contains much higher amounts of sodium than either the United Kingdom or France.
A recent study from researchers at the University of Calgary in Canada focused on salt content in fast food. They found that fast food in the U.S. and Canada contains much higher amounts of sodium than either the United Kingdom or France.

Researchers looked at the sodium...

Obesity Accounts for Nearly 21% of Healthcare Costs, Researchers Claim

7/26/2012 10:54 AM EST - Dian Griesel Inc

Obesity raises the risk of cancer, stroke, heart disease and diabetes, and raises the cost of any medical condition or procedure.
A recent study by researchers at Cornell University found that the cost of obesity is most likely twice as high as previous estimates and is now responsible for nearly 21% of healthcare expenses.

The researchers found that annual medical costs for obese individuals are over $2,700...

FDA Asks Drug Manufacturers to Limit Production Use of Antibiotics in Livestock

7/23/2012 4:01 PM EST - Dian Griesel Inc

New recommendations by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration call for drug manufacturers to adjust labeling for antibiotics and put limits on their so-called production use for weight gain and accelerated growth in livestock.
A set of nonbinding recommendations that were recently drafted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration requests that drug manufacturers adjust labeling for antibiotics and put limits on...

Mango Consumption Linked to Better Health in Two Studies

7/19/2012 9:18 AM EST - Dian Griesel Inc

One study suggests that those who eat mangos tend to have healthier diets.
A recent study suggests that mango eaters tend to eat a healthier diet than people who don’t, while a second study suggests mangos may contain a substance that has a beneficial effect on breast cancer cell proliferation.

The first study, presented at a recent meeting of the Federation of American Societies of Experimental Biology,...

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