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New rice contamination reported in China

Authorities are investigating rice mills in southern China following tests that found almost half of the staple grain in one of the country's largest cities was contaminated with a toxic metal.

Health created May 21, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Summer sees a spike in chemical injuries in kids

Hydrocarbons, a chemical compound commonly found in household items from cleaning products to gasoline, are among the top 10 causes of pediatric poisoning deaths in the United States. A new study by researchers ...

Pediatrics created May 06, 2013 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Shanghai finds another 800 dead pigs in river

Shanghai fished another 809 dead pigs out of its main waterway on Friday, bringing the total carcasses found this week to 8,300 in a scandal that has spotlighted China's troubles with food safety.

Health created Mar 15, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Researchers determine optimum cooking times for shrimp and salmon

Popular consumer cookbooks generally define the "doneness" of shrimp by the surface color change (from white to pink) and for salmon by the flakiness of the center. However, these indicators make the products appear to be ...

Other created Feb 14, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 1

Inadequate food facilities in NC migrant camps could cause illness

Farmworkers are at potential risk from food and waterborne illnesses because of the condition of cooking and eating facilities available to them, according to a new study from Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

Health created Jan 17, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Crusty foods may worsen heart problems associated with diabetes

A University of Illinois study suggests avoiding cooking methods that produce the kind of crusty bits you'd find on a grilled hamburger, especially if you have diabetes and know you're at increased risk for cardiovascular ...

Diabetes created Oct 22, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Using exhaust fan on a gas stove cuts pollution: study

(HealthDay) -- Turning on the exhaust fan above your kitchen stove and cooking on the back burners can reduce the amount of air pollution from gas stovetops and ovens, a new study says.

Health created Jul 26, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Safer grilling methods might cut cancer risk

(HealthDay) -- A few simple changes in how people grill outdoors, such as avoiding too much beef or processed meats and not charring foods, can aid in cancer prevention, according to an expert.

Health created Jun 18, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Open-fire cooking may affect child cognitive development

(Medical Xpress) -- Children exposed to open-fire cooking in developing countries experience difficulty with memory, problem-solving and social skills, according to researchers at the University of California, ...

Health created Jun 01, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Frequent cooking will help you live longer

(Medical Xpress) -- A new study published in Public Health Nutrition links frequent cooking to a longer life.

Health created May 16, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Toxin found in Chinese milk

China has discovered excessive levels of a cancer-causing toxin in milk produced by one of the nation's leading dairy companies, the firm said, in the latest in a series of food safety alarms.

Health created Dec 26, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 1

Cooking in the classroom to fight childhood obesity

Based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other reports that childhood obesity has tripled over the past 30 years, we recognize the importance of reaching our children early to form good food habits. However, ...

Health created Nov 08, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0