Scientists develop new way to detect threatening nanoparticles in food

Over the last few years, the use of nanomaterials for water treatment, food packaging, pesticides, cosmetics and other industries has increased.

Arsenic in rice poses health risks when rice consumption high

High levels of arsenic in rice have been shown to be associated with elevated genetic damage in humans, a new study has found. Over the last few years, researchers have reported high concentrations of arsenic in several rice-growing regions around the world…

Fast Food Accounts For More Than 11% Of Americans’ Daily Calories

As lifestyles become more hectic, fast foods feature more frequently in the daily American diet. The latest national figures for 2007-2010 show that on average, adults in the US get more than 11% of their daily calories from eating fast food.