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The battle has been raging for years: is coffee a carcinogen or not? A judge in California wants to put the matter to rest - and he's declared that there's enough evidence for risk that California coffee sellers should have...

Last week, the USDA approved a genetically engineered potato, known as the Innate Potato. Created and trademarked by Simplot, the new potato "has 40% less bruise" than regular potatoes and doesn't turn brown after it's cut,...

No one eats french fries because they’re healthy, but did you know that they contain a cancer-causing chemical called acrylamide? The product naturally forms during the cooking of french fries, potato chips, and other...