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FDA's new anti-smoking campaign aimed squarely at kids

The Food and Drug Administration is launching its first national campaign to prevent and reduce smoking among young people.



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FDA can ignore taking action on overuse of antibiotics in livestock if it wants, says court

Even if the FDA knows something is harmful, it seems no one can make them do anything about it.




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A safe way to dispose of unwanted pills at home

When there’s no take back program for unneeded or expired medications, the Pill Terminator makes them unpalatable to people and animals.




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Scientists sound alarm on antibacterial soap

FDA bans 19 ingredients including triclosan and triclocarban found in antibacterial soap and suggests washing with plain soap and water.



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McDonald's chicken will soon be antibiotic-free

The fast-food chain will source chicken that hasn't been given unnecessary antibiotics, and will also offer hormone-free milk.




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How millennials are influencing restaurant design

From adding communal tables to USB ports, restaurants are doing what it takes to get millennials in the door.




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Foodies want a seat at this 16-year-old's counter

Flynn McCarry opens Eureka in NYC where his tasting menu will cost $160 and reservations are sold out.




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Maybe restaurant owners should stop whining about underground dining and start cooking

The popularity of underground restaurants in Paris has restaurateurs asking the government to do something about the competition. Now when I go to Paris, I want




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Want to dine nude in London? Get in line

There are over 38,000 people ahead of you waiting to get into London's first clothing-optional restaurant.




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Want to help earthquake victims? Eat for Italy

Restaurants are serving up Amatrice Pasta and donating proceeds to help earthquake victims.




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Is your favorite restaurant on the James Beard Award finalist list?

The 2017 finalist list is out for the James Bear Awards — the 'Oscars' of the food world.




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'Sugar tax' works at Jamie Oliver's restaurants

Consumption of sugary beverages is down at Jamie Oliver's restaurants, but is it only an increase in price that made the difference?




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Restaurant 'surge pricing' is much ado about nothing

The headlines say surge pricing, but in reality, what Bob it's an early bird special for fine dining.




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Fast-food restaurant rolls out 'blended burger'

By making patties from beef and mushrooms, Sonic is reducing the carbon footprint of its burgers while adding nutrition.




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Are you consuming chemicals when you eat out at a restaurant?

The processed ingredients in your meal aren't the only concern.




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Are restaurants getting too loud? Or are their customers getting too old?

Loud restaurants are a big source of complaints. But what's the source of the problem?




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Restaurants now required to list calories

The law also affects convenience stores and vending machines.




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Want to be happier? Share a meal

Always eating alone can make you sad, finds a British study. We didn't need a study to tell us that eating together is much more fun.




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Takeout is changing the restaurant business

Restaurants are redesigning themselves to accommodate the rise in take-out orders.




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What are virtual restaurants?

The evolution of food delivery services has made virtual or ghost restaurants, which have no dining room, feasible.




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Zhena's green tea: A fragrant biodynamic brew

For biodynamic goodness full of organic fruity flavor, try Zhena's Gypsy Tea's new line of good-for-you green teas.



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Scientists want to put seaweed in your burgers to make them more nutritious

Would you eat meat infused with seaweed? Scientists want to put it in your hot dogs and burgers.




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People once used nuclear radiation to grow really big plants

After World War II, a government program called Atoms for Peace aimed to find a peaceful use for nuclear power. And thus, the atomic garden was born.



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Antarctic fruitcake is more than 100 years old

Despite being ancient, a fruitcake found in the Antarctic from a 1911 expedition looks as fresh and unappetizing as the day it was made.



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Scientists may have found the ultimate food preservative, and it's entirely plant-based

The end of artificial preservatives may be near — thanks to the power of plants and phytonutrients called flavanoids.



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More green jobs coming to Atlanta

HydroPhi Technology will base its hydrogen energy company in Atlanta, bringing 300 green jobs to the region.




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Why NASA wants to 'touch the sun'

NASA's Parker Solar Probe is exploring the sun's scorching outer atmosphere.




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Quadrantids to light up the night sky

The Quadrantids will peak Jan. 4 with good viewing opportunities in North America.




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Insurance companies want your fitness data. Should you share it with them?

You might get discounts by sharing your fitness data with an insurance company. But they might get way too much insight into the details of your life.



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Pureed Tomato, Eggplant and Yellow Bell Pepper Soup

The nip in the air says it's time to transition from summer cooking to fall cooking with this end-of-summer vegetable soup.




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These stunning hanging plants are a snap to make

This offbeat but ancient gardening technique remains a novel way to show off your plants.



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How to make tiny succulent planter magnets

Ditch the plastic letters and kitschy tourist magnets for something more in touch with nature for your fridge.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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DOE announces $60 million in block grants

The U.S. Department of Energy has announced the 20 communities that will receive $60 million in Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants.




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Want a free $2,000 home electric car charger? Apply today

Two separate projects funded by the Department of Energy are offering free home chargers. The only drawback? You have to pay for the electric vehicle.




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Want a cheap electric vehicle? Head west, my friend

Like nowhere else, early-adopter state California is subsidizing electric cars and the chargers they'll need to plug into. It's one more reason to move to the G




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Swing states swinging with solar grants

Job-creating grants are making their way to a swing state near you!




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Massive solar plant receives $1.45 billion guarantee

The U.S. Department of Energy will guarantee a $1.45 billion loan for the Abengoa Solar Solana project in the Arizona desert.




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Offshore wind power: Feds announce $50.5 million in funding for mid-Atlantic project

Turbine sites in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia identified as prime parcels for projects.




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10 healing plants you can find in your garden

Before you check the medicine cabinet, you might want to look in your backyard for a healing plant.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Plants really don't like to be touched

A new study has found that most plants are extremely sensitive to touch, and even a light touch can significantly stunt their growth.



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Now that China doesn't want it, our plastic is piling up

Several months into China's ban on most waste imports, a new study paints a sobering yet optimistic view of how we need to handle our plastic.




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Best use of drones ever? Planting a forest

Projects in India and Myanmar and using flying tech to plant trees under the right conditions.



  • Research & Innovations

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What ants can teach us about traffic jams

New research explains why ants never get stuck in traffic.



  • Research & Innovations

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This mutant enzyme recycles plastic in hours

Incredible enzyme is capable of breaking down the PET in plastic bottles into raw materials in as little as 10 hours.



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If you want the health benefits of tomatoes, keep your meatballs away from the spaghetti

A study finds that a tomato's cancer-fighting properties are reduced when consumed with iron-rich food.




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New rules on mutant bird flu research stir debate

The government released a framework to determine to fund research that could create a version of the bird flu virus that could infect by airborne droplets.



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The Gesundheit machine wants your flu germs

Dr. Don Milton's Gesundheit machine collects the breath exhaled by a sick person so researchers can study how viruses are spread.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Blizzard traps Antarctic research ship

A big year for Antarctic sea ice is causing headaches for ship captains.



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Take a walk through Atlanta's Doll's Head Trail

Constitution Lakes Nature Preserve is home to a unique art walk dotted with visitor-made pieces constructed entirely from found objects.



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How moonlight affects animals and plants

The light from the moon influences more than you might suspect, including animal behavior and farming.