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Who do you trust when it comes to information about food production? Unfortunately, according to a recent survey, over the last four years the public's trust in sources that are more likely to be scientifically-informed -- like government agencies -- seems to have eroded.

There are two opioid crises in the world today. One is the epidemic of abuse and misuse, present in many countries but rising at an alarming rate in the United States. The other crisis is older and affects many more people around the world each year: too few opioids.

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Robert De Niro forced to pretend to accept science

The recent Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, published by the CDC, indicates that after 20 years of consistent decline the incidence of tuberculosis infection has leveled off. This indicates a very real need for global and domestic efforts to detect, treat and prevent TB.

Thanks to a really idiotic Vermont law, food companies all over the U.S. are scrambling to make thoroughly useless changes to their labels, specifying whether any GM ingredients are in their products. Providing no scientific merit, the law seems to be designed simply to benefit Vermont. Guess who will pay the higher prices for this nonsense?

Rather than working up a sweat by using weights and machines, some are instead embracing a growing trend that claims to provide a reprieve from daily stress by curling themselves into hammocks and meditation pods. But when a class encourages relaxation to the point where it puts people to sleep, we can't help but be a bit skeptical.

Many organs in our bodies depend on calcium to function, so it's important we get enough of it. And most of us already do. So when it comes to calcium supplements, some researchers say, less is more.

Black and white Americans, especially men, differ with respect to their risk of lung cancer from smoking exposure. But depending on the metric used, the reasons for this difference is not clear. A new study uses a more detailed computation of exposure to help clarify the different exposure levels.

Many question the culpability of Australian midwife Gaye Demanuele in the wake of investigations into the death of Caroline Lovell during her home birth in 2012. And while Demanuele played a major role in Lovell's passing, a closer look may show the real culprit: homeopathy.

Scientists at the North Carolina State University have engineered maggots to express human proteins that are capable of aiding and promoting wound healing. This can have future therapeutic value, by providing a safe and cost-effective means of healing tough-to-treat wounds.

For the very overweight and the obese, gastric bypass surgery has essentially become a game-changer, and in some cases, a life-saver. While the operation has enjoyed this type of widespread success for the very obese, is it also reasonable to use it for those with lesser degrees of obesity? A new, small study says yes.

Ho hum. Endocrine disruptors again. This time it's from a study in Europe that involves two chemicals and two female reproductive disorders. The only problem is that the study tells us absolutely nothing. The authors should be embarrassed by this paper.

High intensity interval training is all the exercise rave. It has legions of gung-ho devotees dedicated to being in top physical form. And it appears that if this activity is your thing, you better be. Researchers believe that the activity may do more harm than good, specifically for those who are not in prime physical condition.

In yet another cool discovery using nature as a muse, English scientists have found that a foamy cocktail whipped up by Trinidadian frogs during mating may serve as a mode of antibiotic delivery to potentially prevent infections.

The Japanese population is known for living long lives — and a new study suggests that adherence to that culture's version of dietary guidelines is associated with a reduced risk of all-cause mortality. In addition, balanced consumption of all foods seems to be associated with greater longevity.

Have you ever heard someone (OK, your mom) say, "Don't sit too close to the TV, you'll hurt your eyes!" or "Don't read in the dark, you'll strain your eyes!" and "Eating carrots will improve your vision!" Are any of these true?

As both tempers and cases of Lyme disease flare in Massachusetts, state lawmakers have yet to decide on a new Lyme disease bill that proposes to extend health care coverage to any length deemed necessary by a doctor. But after another missed deadline, the main question emerging is whether this bill will ever be passed.

Those diagnosed as autistic face a range of challenges as a result of their condition. But new, disturbing research appears to show that for individuals on the autism spectrum, premature death -- ranging from 12 to as much as 30 years -- might prove to be the most significant problem of all.

Researchers at Temple University have been able to successfully eliminate HIV-1 viral genome from human CD4+ T lymphocytes, significantly reducing HIV viral load in ex vivo cultures.

Companies in the U.S. and abroad are introducing "resilience workshops" to combat mental fatigue and burnout in the workplace. These workshops are an attempt by employers to inject positivity by employing a variety of external interventions such as individual coaching, seminars and even physical activity.

An analysis of 87 studies squashed the notion that moderate consumption of alcohol (including wine) has any benefit to longevity. This comes after earlier research seemed to indicate the opposite. We wish science would make up its mind.

Heavy smokers and ex-smokers are at increased risk of lung cancer. Low-dose computed tomography screening can detect tumors at an early stage. But how often should a smoking-compromised person undergo this? A new study suggests that for those who are negative at the first LCDT test, once may be enough.

Jessica Alba and her company came off looking ridiculous after a Wall Street Journal investigative report showed that claims made by "The Honest Company" about the contents of its detergent products were entirely false. The incident also caused harm, as it contributed to further dumbing down of the American public about chemistry.

Spring is in the air -- and as of last Sunday, also on your calendar. With it comes allergy season, as pollen counts rapidly rise. And if you're one of the nearly 60 million Americans who will begin the annual battle with hay fever and similar annoyances, these guidelines can help red-nosed folks get through the suffering a little easier.

Among antibiotics, most of what we use now were discovered by scientists in the mid-20th century, but as the threat of drug resistant infections increases the race is on to find new ones. And as guest writer Matt Hutchings explains, that means looking at new microbes that may help develop future antibiotics.