Sustainable diet: Everything you need to know

Although there is no consensus on which diet is the most sustainable, there are many steps a person can take to reduce their environmental impact. Learn more here.

Oysters harbor, transmit human norovirus: Avoid raw ones

Oysters not only transmit human norovirus; they also serve as a major reservoir for these pathogens, according to research published August 28 in Applied and Environmental Microbiology, a journal of…

Scientists study factors influencing intestinal microbes

Study results from Texas A&M University and University of North Carolina School of Medicine scientists on the effect of diet complexity and estrogen hormone receptors on intestinal microbiota has been published in the journal Applied and Environmental Microbiology…

Farm Bill Reform Could Help Stem The Rise In Superbugs

According to an Environmental Working Group analysis of recently released government tests, the amount of meat tainted with antibiotic-resistant bacteria is on the rise. The last test results from a federal report published last year found that 81 percent of raw ground turkey, 55 percent of raw ground beef, and 39 percent of raw chicken parts were infected with antibiotic-resistant microbes…

Consumers Would Benefit From More Guidance About Fish Consumption Choices

In a first-of-its kind summary of fish consumption choices, a team of researchers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital has determined that consumers are not getting all the information they need to make informed decisions about fish consumption. Their research is published in Environmental Health Perspectives…

Dioxins Do Not Pose Significant Health Risk.. Generally, Says EPA

Although dioxins, even in small amounts, are dangerous to health, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) emphasized that, overall, dioxin exposure does not currently pose an important health risk. Dioxins and dioxin-like compounds are substances resulting from a range of industrial processes and the burning of household waste – they are seen as highly toxic compounds…

Some Children’s Cereals Have More Sugar Than Twinkies And Cookies

Parents wishing to give their kids a good start to the day have good reason to be concerned about the amount of sugar in children’s breakfast cereals, says the Environmental Working Group (EWG), in its recent review of 84 popular brands sold in the United States…

Taking A Close Look At The Eco-Balance Of Coffee Capsules

Capsule systems for making coffee are convenient and practical and therefore very popular. In terms of their environmental friendliness, however, a large question mark hangs over them…

Regular Breakfast Helps Reduce Lead Poisoning In Children

It is known that fasting increases lead absorption in adults and consequently regular meals and snacks are recommended for children to prevent lead poisoning. New research published in BioMed Central’s open access journal Environmental Health demonstrates that having a regular breakfast is associated with lower blood lead levels in children…

Update On Ongoing Radiation Monitoring By Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says it has increased national surveillance of drinking water, milk, rainfall, and other potential exposure routes.

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