Polishing the apple's popular image as a healthy food

An Apple A Day Keeps Bad Moods Away

By Christine Hsu | Jan 24, 2013 02:11 PM EST

A team of psychologists at the University of Otago in New Zealand daily servings of fruit and vegetables also appeared to make younger people calmer, happier and more energetic.

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Fruits and Vegetables Reduce Breast Cancer Risk

By Amber Moore | Dec 10, 2012 11:15 AM EST

Women who eat lots of fruits and vegetables have lower risk of developing breast cancer, according to a study analysis.

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US Gov't Warns People Against Eating Mexican Mangoes Tied to Salmonella Outbreak in 16 States

By Christine Hsu | Sep 14, 2012 02:45 PM EDT

Government health officials are warning people against eating mangoes from Mexican supplier Agricola Daniella after linking it to a salmonella outbreak.

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Seafood Spray Keeps Bananas From Rotting

By Christine Hsu | Aug 23, 2012 06:10 PM EDT

Scientists have invented a spray that keeps bananas fresh for up to two weeks and stops them from spoiling and turning into brown, soggy mush.

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