We are just rounding the corner on peak fruit season. The longer days herald the best time of year to bite into a juicy ...

However, many of the healthiest plant foods are also sprayed with pesticides — chemicals used to prevent pests and improve ...

At high levels, human exposure to pesticides can result in illnesses such as heart, respiratory or neurological disease and ...

In addition to removing leftover bits of soil and errant garden bugs from delicious summer fruits and vegetables, many of us want to make sure that we’re clearing away residual pesticides, too.

May 20, 2025, is World Bee Day. Since 2018, UN member states have observed this day in honor of bees. This year's theme is: ...

Fruits and vegetables undergo a long journey ... but it substantially lowers the risk of ingesting bacteria or pesticide residue. Skipping the rinse may seem harmless, especially if you ...

The spokesman added: 'Our advice is that people should eat five pieces of fruit or vegetables a day. With the minute levels of pesticides that would pose no risk to health.' Professor David Coggan ...

The expert has proposed several practical solutions depending on the type of food: Fruits ... will get rid of pesticide residues without altering the taste or texture.Leafy vegetables such as ...

Fruits offer numerous health benefits, including reducing the risk of chronic diseases ... typically found in fruits and vegetables. One review found that pesticide exposure may be associated ...