There were 2 very useful sections in the Empyriopedia, one for medecines and 1 called IIRC "Explorer" which explained the various food craftings. Where is this now? [EDIT] After loading an old save, the exact names of the sections in the Empyriopedia were: - Doctors Journal - Biologists Guide - Explorers Journal
Not all the chapters are rebuilt . but with 1.7.5 all the medical/afflictions were updated/re-created.
Thank you Hummel-o-War, I imagined this, it's good to know these sections will return, they are immensly useful even for veteran players