http://phys.org/ en-us Phys.org internet news portal provides the latest news on science including: Physics, Nanotechnology, Life Sciences, Space Science, Earth Science, Environment, Health and Medicine. Many ancient human teeth, including specimens tens of thousands of years old, still hold onto tiny pieces of food -- and even bacteria. Anthropologists are studying the tartar attached to ancient human teeth to learn more about the plants people ate and the pathogens they carried long ago. http://phys.org/news257674622.html Other Sciences Thu, 31 May 2012 09:50:02 EST news257674622 New research from Texas A&M University and Texas State University found that older adults who participate in gardening may be more likely to eat their veggies. The report, published in HortTechnology, presents the results of an online survey of adults aged 50+ and includes recommendations for promoting gardening "intervention" programs to older adults. http://phys.org/news219590895.html Medicine & Health Thu, 17 Mar 2011 14:28:42 EST news219590895 Eating five portions of fruit and vegetables per day is one of the means that experts most frequently recommend for preventing cancer. Now, the European EPIC study carried out by researchers from 10 countries has shown that, in the case of lung cancer, the important thing is not just the quantity but also the variety of fruit consumed, which can reduce the risk by up to 23%. http://phys.org/news209384452.html Medicine & Health Fri, 19 Nov 2010 10:21:41 EST news209384452 Drop that doughnut. In a study called "Good to Go," funded by a nearly $3.4 million grant from the National Cancer Institute, health researchers at Brown University will test whether setting up a low-priced, fresh produce market within workplaces will motivate higher employee fruit and vegetable consumption. http://phys.org/news208111101.html Medicine & Health Thu, 04 Nov 2010 17:39:03 EST news208111101 A new study that looks at the fruit and vegetable consumption of nearly 200,000 people in developing countries finds that the prevalence of inadequate diet is “remarkably high” across the globe. http://phys.org/news156526038.html Medicine & Health Tue, 17 Mar 2009 16:28:14 EST news156526038