Health
Senate bill would block mandatory labeling of GMOs
A Senate committee is moving forward on legislation that would prevent states from requiring labels on genetically modified foods.
Feb 20, 2016
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Health
Developing a new database and tools to help fight food fraud
Impressive progress has been made in better understanding food fraud and developing online tools that will help the food sector tackle this threat.
Dec 22, 2015
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Consumers' response to food safety risks are altered due to prior commitment and preference
With the globalization of our food supply, food safety issues are a major concern for both public health and for the food industry. Media and industry warn consumers of major recalls and problems with food items, but do consumers ...
Nov 24, 2015
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New regulations for producers will benefit consumers, say food safety experts
Food safety experts at Iowa State University are taking a lead role to help producers in Iowa and the Midwest comply with new federal regulations to guarantee the food we eat is safe.
Oct 21, 2015
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Oncology & Cancer
Identifying cancer's food sensors may help to halt tumor growth
Oxford University researchers have identified a protein used by tumours to help them detect food supplies. Initial studies show that targeting the protein could restrict cancerous cells' ability to grow.
Oct 5, 2015
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Immunology
How unravelling the mystery of food allergies could benefit millions
A study supported by two EU-funded projects has found that mothers predisposed towards developing certain allergic reactions (a condition known as atopy) and high fat mass in newly born babies are key factors that increase ...
Jul 30, 2015
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Cardiology
ESC statement on trans fatty acids
The American Food and Drug Administration (FDA) considers trans fatty acids (TFA) unsafe for consumption. The FDA is providing a three-year compliance period to allow industry to gradually phase out their use in processed ...
Jul 8, 2015
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Overweight & Obesity
Epidemic of obesity and overweight linked to increased food energy supply
Obesity - a global health problem - is increasing in many countries in step with increases in the food energy supply, according to a study published in the Bulletin of the World Health Organization today.
Jun 30, 2015
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FDA ban on harmful trans fats expected soon
(HealthDay)—Harmful trans fats may soon be banished from America's food supply, following a U.S. Food and Drug Administration announcement expected any day now.
Jun 15, 2015
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