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Subway eliminated yoga mat chemical but Pillsbury, Sara Lee, and Wonder still use it

The Environmental Working Group’s food database turns up nearly 500 supermarket foods that contain azodicarbonamide.




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Is the FDA going to take away our wood-aged artisanal cheese?

The FDA issued a statement, and then a clarification about that statement, about aging cheese on wood. What does it mean?




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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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Lawsuit prompts flurry of interest in eggless mayo

Unilever’s lawsuit against eggless Just Mayo for false advertising inadvertently gives the small producer invaluable free advertising.




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FDA suggests allowing blood donations by gay men — but of course there's a catch

Advocacy groups call the new recommendation arbitrary and discriminatory.




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Humane animal testing startup helps sick pets and maybe human lives, too

The One Health Company seeks to find disease cures without killing animals.




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Nutella asks FDA to say it's not dessert

The makers of the mostly chocolate and sugar product want it reclassified. The FDA wants to know what the public thinks about that.




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Say goodbye to trans fats

FDA, WHO crack down on popular ingredient in processed foods.




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Hundreds of people 'pay it forward' at a single Starbucks location

At a single Starbuck location, a whooping 378 people bought coffee for the person behind them.




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That coffee Chick-fil-A is giving away all February? Small farmers in Central America were paid fairly for it

The chicken chain is working with THRIVE to purchase coffee from farmers who can by-pass the middleman and get paid up to 10x more for their beans.




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Burger King takes soda off the kids' menu, but parents still have the final say

Changes on fast-food menus are a step in the right direction, but the task of finding healthy food falls to parents.




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10 ways to dine alone, without technology

Nearly half of all meals are eaten solo, often at restaurants — meaning there are lots of opportunities.




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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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Italian mayor puts kibosh on wood-fired pizza ovens

Neapolitan pies are served with a hint of smog in San Vitaliano.




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Panera says its food is now 100 percent clean

Panera made good on its promise to get rid of 150 ingredients on its 'No No List,' but what does that mean?




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For Mother's Day, a steamy romance novel starring … Colonel Sanders?

The downloadable romance novel "Tender Wings of Desire" from KFC is free. But how does Rob Lowe fit into all of this?



  • Arts & Culture

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Eco-friendlier wines for Labor Day

CNN recommends several boxed wines for the holiday weekend. Are the boxes the only eco-friendly thing about them?




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The best ways to store every kind of produce

Here's how to store some of the produce you bring home.




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Maybe you shouldn't cook food in aluminum foil

Aluminum is everywhere in our food and environment, but ingesting too much of it may lead to an increased risk of Alzheimer's. Here's why and how to avoid it.




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The best way to remove pesticides from apples

The most effective way to remove pesticides from apple skins is to soak them in a baking soda and water solution. (It works better than bleach.)




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Which holiday foods are safe for pets?

Your dog or cat wants in on the turkey and pumpkin pie, but not everything on the table is OK for your pet to eat.




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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.



  • Research & Innovations

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Sautéing? Olive oil may not be your best choice

It all has to do with the smoke point of the oil.




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Hydrogen fuel cells may soon replace batteries in Apple devices

The technology would pack a lot of energy into a small space and allow laptops and iPhones to run for weeks without refueling.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Static may have caused Hindenburg disaster

A team of experts say the deadly explosion was caused by a buildup of static electricity after flying through a thunderstorm.




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Mysterious comet debris may spark 'unicorn meteor storm'

On the evening of Nov. 21, upwards of 400 meteors per hour may light up the night sky.




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This stunning image may reveal why there are no stars at the heart of our galaxy

A new high-resolution image reveals the center of our galaxy as never seen before.




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The mystery of our solar system's 'great divide' may finally be solved

What caused the planets to neatly divide into terrestrial and gas giants? Scientists believe they now have the answer.




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There's a radio signal from deep space that's repeating every 16 days

A mysterious radio signal from deep space appears to be repeating every 16 days.




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This unusual hole on Mars could be a gateway to hidden wonders

To find life on Mars, we may have to send probes and people into this hole.




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Forget Black Friday: Support your kids and Small Business Saturday instead

Small businesses generate more jobs — and our kids are going to need them — so support Small Business Saturday.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Why not retire to the Holiday Inn?

Hotel living combined with extreme minimalism could be an interesting lifestyle choice.




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Falls may soon be the biggest cause of death

This isn't an aging problem, it's a design problem.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Why do people always say they feel younger than they are?

Everybody is avoiding the stigma of being old. Here's why we need to get over it.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Older people are spending way more time looking at screens, new research finds

Older people are also spending far less time socializing or reading. That's not a healthy combination.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Older people aren't rocking in chairs, so why do we still treat them that way?

In 'This Chair Rocks,' author Ashton Applewhite explains why everyone should be up arms about ageism.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Running just 10 minutes a day can reduce your risk of early death by 27 percent

Who says you can't outrun old age?



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Experiences to consume in May

Experiences to consume in May: Spring is in full bloom -- get out there and experience it.




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Weekend reads: A farmers market holiday, our right to water, and more

According to the Department of Agriculture, there are 5,279 farmers markets, large and small, in communities across America.




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5 reasons to attend your local farmers market opening day

There are dozens of reasons to go the farmers market, but opening day, these five are particularly important.




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Blue Legacy - How farmers may hurt the fishermen

What farmers along the Mississippi do directly affects lives of fishermen in the Gulf of Mexico.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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The Green Party: Go organic this Valentine's Day

Video: Danielle shows you how to celebrate Valentine's Day in an organic way.




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How to make clay gift tags with leaf imprints

The tags show that you took the extra time to make your gift special.




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10 creative ways to upcycle your plastic bottles

These DIY projects will have you see plastic bottles in completely new ways.



  • Arts & Culture

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DOE: Do as we say, not as we do

The Department of Energy is hard at work making the U.S. energy efficient. Unfortunately, it failed its own energy audit.




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Friday is National Weatherization Day

Oct. 30 is National Weatherization Day 2009, and awareness events are planned across the country.




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Obama asks taxpayers to shoulder nuclear risk

Banks won't touch them they are so financially risky. So why does Obama want U.S. taxpayers to fund nuclear plants when there is a 50% chance they will fail?



  • Research & Innovations

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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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Mini nuclear reactors may soon appear in a town near you

Experts argue that the downsized power sources can provide safe, efficient energy.