The US eradicated this flesh-eating parasite decades ago. Now it is detected in Texas and New MexicoAfter vanishing for decades, the New World screwworm has made a distressing return to the United States. To address this threat, scientists...
15 Sep, 2026, 11.48 PM IST
Leonardo DiCaprio invested in Beyond Meat in 2017 before its IPO; 2 years later, the plant-based company briefly soared to a $10 billion valuationHollywood superstar and Oscars winner Leonardo DiCaprio's 2017 investment in Beyond Meat stands as a memorable chapter in the rise of susta...
15 Sep, 2026, 06.58 PM IST
Why broccoli and lettuce are going the way of onion and tomato in EuropeEurope’s heatwaves and drought are damaging vegetable and grain crops, pushing up prices and exposing vulnerabilities even in advanced food...
23 Aug, 2026, 10.53 AM IST
Are eggs good if you have fatty liver? Here’s what research saysEggs are a source of essential nutrients such as protein and choline, both of which can contribute positively to liver health. However, the...
17 Aug, 2026, 06.33 PM IST
People keep using plastic cutting boards for years, but experts warn they could be making your food toxicPlastic cutting boards are widely used because they are affordable and easy to clean, but experts say years of chopping can cause them to r...
21 Jul, 2026, 06.23 PM IST
Health experts explain why every kitchen should have two cutting boards and when to replace themHealth experts recommend keeping two separate cutting boards in the kitchen, one for raw meat and another for fruits, vegetables and bread,...
21 Jul, 2026, 04.47 PM IST
Incurable 'Zombie Deer' disease may infect humans: All you need to know about this terrifying illness with no vaccine or treatmentChronic Wasting Disease, also known as Zombie Deer Disease, affects deer, elk, moose, and reindeer, causing severe neurological symptoms. I...
14 Jan, 2025, 02.21 PM IST
South Korean scientists are now making 'rice with beef cells' to revolutionise how the world eatsSouth Korean scientists are creating "meaty rice," a novel, protein-infused rice variety, using cultured beef cells to offer an ethical pro...
17 Jun, 2024, 08.58 AM IST
Here is why Italy has banned lab-grown meatItaly has given the nod to a proposal banning lab-grown meat and synthetic food products, citing a commitment to preserving the nation's cu...
17 Nov, 2023, 08.55 PM IST
The meat paradox: Understanding the mental contradiction that helps devoted animal lovers to continue eating fleshHow does your brain wrestles with the ethics of eating animals? Psychologists have some answers.
14 Feb, 2022, 06.22 PM IST
From plant-based meat to non-vegetarian fuelPlant-based meat alternatives won’t replace good quality meat from healthy animals raised in good conditions.
31 Oct, 2021, 09.00 AM IST
Opting for plant-based burgers in a bid to be healthy? They may still classify as 'junk food'Evidence links ultra-processed foods to obesity, cancer and other chronic diseases.
09 Jul, 2021, 06.23 PM IST
PETA urges PM Narendra Modi to ban meat from menus at government meetingsIn addition to producing an estimated 51 per cent of worldwide greenhouse-gas emissions, meat production also uses a massive amount of wate...
24 Apr, 2017, 09.31 PM IST
Beef eating bad for environment: ExpertsReligious taboos are one aspect but there is also a very strong environmental angle for not eating beef.
11 Oct, 2015, 09.15 AM IST
- Artificial meat: An answer to food crisis or a health hazard?
'Do we really need artificial meat?' The current meat production rate would not suffice to meet the demands of agrowing population 20 yrs h...
22 Mar, 2012, 10.39 PM IST
- Global warming: Mind the egg and milk'
Concerned about global warming and climate change? Then put aside fossil fuels and deforestation for a while and look closer home and mind ...
06 Jun, 2011, 03.21 AM IST
- Climate change may influence consumers' buying pattern
Growing concerns over environmental issues is already changing consumers' buying pattern in many developed countries and it should not be t...
08 Apr, 2007, 11.10 AM IST