Cooking at home could reduce the risk of dementia in older adults
An observational study involving more than 10,000 older adults linked preparing meals at home with a lower risk of dementia, especially among those with limited cooking skills.
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Cancelled flights and refunds: the European Commission’s guidelines in times of soaring fuel prices
The European Commission has clarified that passengers are entitled to refunds for cancelled flights even in the face of high fuel prices. Airlines are also prohibited from adding retroactive charges to tickets already purchased.
Searches for electric cars are surging due to the Iran war and high fuel prices
On major online marketplaces, inquiries about electric cars have increased due to rising gasoline and diesel prices caused by the war in Iran. The question is whether this interest will last.
Plant-based burgers: why it’s better to read the label
A test by Altroconsumo found that plant-based burgers often contain high levels of additives and salt, making them ultra-processed foods.
How to restore lost nutrients in vegetables: shifting from intensive farming to soil health
A study conducted in India found that replacing chemical fertilisers with organic ones allows vegetables to regain the nutrients lost over decades of intensive agriculture.
Dormex, a banned chemical substance, returns to kiwi cultivation
Italy’s Health Ministry has temporarily authorised the use of Dormex in kiwi plantations in southern Italy. The substance has been banned in the country since 2008 due to its toxicity
Organic market in Europe hits record in selling. New data.
Europe’s organic market reached a record €59 billion in 2024. Italy leads in organic farmland share and number of producers, says FiBL report.
Ultra-processed foods are addictive and harmful like cigarettes, study finds
Ultra-processed foods share more characteristics with cigarettes than with fruits and vegetables: according to researchers, regulating them like tobacco could reduce the risks to public health.
The US inverted food pyramid between political choice and nutrition: an expert’s view
Immunologist Attilio Speciani explained his views on the new US food pyramid, offering an analysis of the guidelines and the influence of lobbying.
Fao dedicates 2026 to women farmers, an undervalued pillar of the agri-food sector
Fao has proclaimed 2026 the International Year of Women Farmers, to promote global action for gender equality and women’s empowerment in agri-food systems.
There is a European agreement to deregulate new GMOs. But what does it mean?
The European Council and Parliament have reached an agreement on the European Commission’s proposal to deregulate new GMOs. But farming, organic agriculture, and environmental organizations are calling for it to be stopped.