berries
Coverage of berries in the Nexus archive.
- Parasitic food poisoning illnesses are on the rise in Louisiana
Louisiana reports 23 cases of Cyclosporiasis, a parasitic food poisoning illness linked to contaminated food, with one hospitalization and no deaths. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control recommends washing produce to reduce risk, as symptoms include diarrhea, fever, and nausea.
- Common vitamin may influence brain aging in ways scientists didn't expect
Higher vitamin C levels in older adults are linked to healthier brain structure and stronger default mode network connectivity, according to a Japanese study of 2,044 participants published in PLOS ONE. The observational research suggests dietary vitamin C may support brain health as people age, though causation cannot be proven.
- Not all fruit are created equal: Berries and cherries among those that protect against heart disease
The article highlights that berries and cherries offer protection against heart disease, emphasizing that not all fruits provide equal health benefits.
- Vermont becomes first US state to ban paraquat herbicide over Parkinson’s fears
Vermont has become the first US state to ban the paraquat herbicide due to concerns linking it to Parkinson’s disease. Governor Phil Scott signed the legislation, effective 1 November, with exceptions allowing regulated use on certain crops until 2030.
- Surprising research reveals why you shouldn't add bananas to your smoothies
Researchers discovered that adding bananas to berry smoothies significantly reduces the absorption of healthy flavanols. The study highlights how simple food combinations can alter nutrient uptake in the body.