Starved for Attention – The Problem of Child Malnutrition

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Starved for Attention spotlights the problem of child malnutrition all over the world. Doctors Without Borders/Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) has put together a multimedia campaign to show what is happening in the areas where children need the most help.

Type 2 Diabetes Linked to Sugary Drinks

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A recent study published in Diabetes Care found a strong link between sweetened drinks and type 2 diabetes.

Eating Vegan: What Ever Happened to the Idea of Protein Combining?

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Whatever happened to the idea of protein combining? Turns out the idea of protein combining was completely made up! Find out how this idea was accepted into mainstream beliefs.

How to Forage for Wild Mushrooms Without Damaging Forest Ecosystems

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Hunting for wild mushrooms can sometimes be damaging to forest ecosystems. Here are some tips on how to forage responsibly.

Do Biotechnology and Organic Farming Go Together?

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The Economist magazine is sponsoring an online debate about whether biotechnology is sustainable. It’s not quite the same old GMO vs. organic farming argument. The Economist has rounded up some of the top people in the field to state their position for or against. There’s room there for your own rebuttals and arguments, if you choose. And there’s a poll.

BTTR Ventures Musroom Kit Winner

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Thanks so much to everyone who liked, commented, and spread the word about the BTTR Ventures giveaway! We loved hearing about your favorite mushrooms and mushroom dishes.

The votes are counted, and we used a random number generator to pick our winner! The winner is…….

More Eggs Added to Recall

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Cal-Maine has added another 1440 eggs to the recall. The eggs came from Ohio Fresh Eggs, which is owned by the same people responsible for the more than half billion eggs recalled in August of this year. The eggs have the potential to be infected with salmonella. Consumers are advised to return the eggs to the store where they were purchased.