There is Complete Immunity, but no Symptoms Symptoms are frequently the result of the body’s response to an infection or illness. They can serve as warning signs that something is wrong, assisting…
Food Engineering Food engineering is a scientific, academic, and professional discipline that interprets and applies engineering, science, and mathematics principles to food manufacturing and operations such as…
New Information about the Bacteria that Cause Food Poisoning Food poisoning occurs when you consume food or drink that has been contaminated with harmful bacteria, viruses, parasites, or toxins. One of the most common…
Food Drying Food drying is a food preservation technique in which food is dried (dehydrated or desiccated). Through the removal of water, drying inhibits the growth of…
Food Storage Food storage is a method of reducing food supply variability in the face of natural, unavoidable variability. It allows food to be consumed for a…
Food Preservation Food preservation processes include making food more resistant to microorganism growth and slowing fat oxidation. It is the process of preparing or handling food so…
Food Fortification The process of adding micronutrients (essential trace elements and vitamins) to food is known as food fortification or enrichment. It is the process of enhancing…
The Ubiquitin Protein May Be a Strategy for Future Medicines: The Achilles Heel of the Influenza Virus Influenza viruses, commonly known as the flu, are a group of viruses that cause respiratory infections in humans, birds, and some other animals. Influenza viruses…
Nutrient Management Nutrient management is the science and practice of linking soil, crop, weather, and hydrologic factors with cultural, irrigation, and soil and water conservation practices in…
Dietary Supplement A dietary supplement is a man-made product that is taken as a pill, capsule, tablet, powder, or liquid to supplement one’s diet. Dietary supplements are…
Patients with Acute Lower Back Pain Who Receive Physical Therapy Early Tend to Need Fewer Medical Resources Acute lower back pain actually refers to sudden or recent onset of pain in the lower back, typically lasting for a few days to a…
The Prevalence of the Chikungunya, Zika, and Dengue Viruses in Mexico may be Higher than Previously Thought Chikungunya, Zika, and Dengue are all viral diseases transmitted by mosquitoes. While they share some similarities, they are caused by different viruses and can have…