Refrigerators are dangerous to health, as the experts from the Microban Europe company claim. Full story

According to the NHS Choices organization, useful properties of exotic products are sometimes highly overestimated. Full story

Pathogens, such as salmonella and E. Coli, can be found on many raw fruits and vegetables. American scientists have established that even washing them several times will not be enough to get rid of the bacteria. Full story

The scientists from the University of Illinois have conducted a research which has proved that the way of cooking immediately influences the effectiveness of broccoli in the process of treating cancer. What is the right way to cook broccoli? Full story

Nitrates are traditionally referred to as harmful substances for a human organism, leading to cancer when transforming into a carcinogen nitrosamine. However, the scientists are now taking the floor more often, saying nitrates possess some benefical for a human being qualities: they presumably bring the blood pressure down, secure healthy nutrition and have a positive impact on blood viscosity. Susanne Donner develops the issue in the Die Welt periodical. Full story

Vegetables and fruits are highly beneficial for our health, and their regular intake keeps us toned up, strengthens the heart and helps stave off cancer, we all know that. But there are new findings saying that vegetables and fruits can also reflect our health on our face. Full story