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Starch-based biodegradable plastics, once considered safer, may cause liver damage, metabolic issues, and gut microbiome imbalances when ingested, as shown in animal studies. Researchers found that mice exposed to these microplastics had disrupted organ function and altered biological rhythms. Starch-based biodegradable plastics may cause organ damage and metabolic issues, raising concerns about their safety despite

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Plant-based drinks in the lab. Credit: Jakob Helbig Plant-based beverages, though popular and eco-friendly, are less nutritious than cow’s milk due to processing that depletes proteins and essential nutrients. A study urges consumers to prioritize minimally processed foods and calls for improved manufacturing practices. Over the past decade, the global market for plant-based beverages has

Menu By Steven Reinberg HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, Feb. 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Following a healthy plant-based diet after a diagnosis of prostate cancer may help prevent the disease from progressing or recurring, a new study suggests.Men who ate a diet rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains had a 52% lower risk of cancer progressing and

Rebellyous, a startup that’s striving to build “a better chicken,” has raised at least $20 million in fresh funding, TechCrunch has learned. Based in Seattle, the venture-backed company calls its production tech the “most advanced plant-based meat manufacturing system on the planet.” Rebellyous aims to raise as much as $30.7 million in total, according to