Health
Arsenic in apple juice: Should you be worried about Walmart's recent recall?
Arsenic is called the "king of poisons and the poison of kings," due to its historical use in assassinations.
Aug 29, 2024
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Health
Most baby foods in US grocery stores are unhealthy, study shows
A staggering 60% of infant and toddler foods fail to meet nutritional recommendations, and none meet promotional requirements set by World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines, according to new research published today in ...
Aug 21, 2024
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FDA moves to further reduce salt levels in food
Emboldened by success in its initial efforts to cut dietary salt intake by Americans, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday announced Phase II of the endeavor.
Aug 15, 2024
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Pediatrics
Australian study reveals the 'wild west' of baby and toddler food marketing
A study of baby and toddler foods on supermarket shelves across Australia has revealed a staggering number of unregulated claims that mislead parents into thinking these often sugar-loaded products are healthy.
Aug 13, 2024
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How a legal loophole allows unsafe ingredients in US foods
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is tasked with overseeing the safety of the U.S. food supply, setting requirements for nutrition labeling, working with companies on food recalls, and responding to outbreaks of foodborne ...
Aug 9, 2024
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Western diets pose greater risk of cancer and inflammatory bowel disease, study finds
Western diets pose a greater risk of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and colorectal cancer, according to a milestone review of what people eat around the world.
Jul 18, 2024
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Study: Adding ultra-processing to nutritional labeling system offsets 'health halo' effect
Making simple changes to the Health Star Rating (HSR) system to factor in ultra-processing would lower the high scores currently assigned to many unhealthy foods, according to new research published today in Nutrition and ...
Jul 11, 2024
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Overweight & Obesity
'Deeply worrying' rise in child obesity in England: Report
Obesity in 10- and 11-year-olds in England has risen 30 percent since 2006, part of a far-reaching decline in children's health since the start of the century, said a report published Wednesday.
Jun 19, 2024
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Medications
Could a medicated foam make gene therapies more accessible?
Foam mixed with medications is already used to treat conditions such as varicose veins, hemorrhoids, wounds on the skin and even hair loss. Now, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center scientists have found that foam might also be ...
May 29, 2024
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How big food companies can do more to create healthier food environments
Healthy eating is challenging in our current food environment in Canada. When delicious, attractive, unhealthy foods are promoted, priced, and placed for easy access and consumption, it contributes to the suboptimal eating ...
May 14, 2024
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