Archive: 02/07/2014
Cinema patrons don't change eating habits regardless of nutrition labels
People munching popcorn in a cinema don't change their eating habits whether the snacks are labelled high fat, low fat or not labelled at all, even if they are concerned about their weight, according to a new study led by ...
Jul 2, 2014
Acrylamide in food is a public health concern, says EFSA draft
EFSA has confirmed previous evaluations that, based on animal studies, acrylamide in food potentially increases the risk of developing cancer for consumers in all age groups. Acrylamide in food is produced by the same chemical ...
Jul 2, 2014
Britain launching global superbug fight
Britain is to lead a global effort to combat antibiotic-resistant superbugs that threaten to knock medicine "back into the dark ages," Prime Minister David Cameron said Wednesday.
Jul 2, 2014
W. African nations begin crisis talks as Ebola spreads (Update)
Health ministers from across western Africa met on Wednesday to plan "drastic action" against the world's deadliest-ever Ebola epidemic as dozens of new cases continued to emerge.
Jul 2, 2014
Roche buying Seragon in US for up to $1.7 billion
Roche Holding AG says its U.S.-based biotech company Genentech has agreed to acquire American biotechnology firm Seragon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. for up to $1.725 billion in cash and contingency payments.
Jul 2, 2014