Scientists have long searched for a method to turn bad fat into good fat and help burn excess calories. Now, researchers at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore may have found a way to do just that.
An antioxidant that may help prevent damage to the liver caused by excessive drinking has been identified, which scientists say could pave the way for new treatments to reverse steatosis or fatty deposits in the liver that can lead to cirrhosis and cancer.
Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) reported third-quarter net earnings of $578 million and quarterly segment operating profit of $1.0 billion for the quarter ended March 31, 2011, up $157 million and $310 million, respectively, from the same period one year earlier.
A new study commissioned by Avocados from Mexico revealed that one third of Californians already enjoy avocados for breakfast and an additional 53% would like to try avocados for breakfast
Distrust between the food industry and consumers is growing, according to a recently released Deloitte survey providing one of the first measures of how the public feels about new food safety legislation.
Corn Products International Inc. results beat market estimates for the eighth straight quarter helped by additional revenue from its recently acquired National Starch business, and the corn refiner raised its earnings outlook for the year.
Aspirin's ability to prevent potentially deadly blood clots may be hindered by elevated levels of fatty acids in the bloodstream, a new study suggests.