Vegan fast food: 33 plant-based options

With interest in veganism on the rise, there are now more plant-based food options available in fast food restaurants than ever before. Learn about 33 of them here.

Why fish may become more toxic than ever

New research warns that levels of a toxic compound are on the rise in many species of fish and that this trend is set to continue. The question is: Why?

Are food allergies overdiagnosed?

Statistics indicate that food allergies are on the rise, but is this really the case? Or are they just being overdiagnosed?

Beware of parasites in raw/undercooked fish, warn doctors

An unseen hazard of eating raw or undercooked fish/seafood is on the rise in Western countries, where dishes, such as sushi, are becoming increasingly popular, warn doctors in BMJ Case Reports.

How cells combat Salmonella

With drug resistance being on the rise worldwide, bacterial infections pose one of the greatest global threats to human health.

Restoring evolutionary fatty acid balance may curb obesity

Researchers suggest that the deviation from the evolutionary balance of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids is responsible for the rise in global obesity.

How reliable is the glycemic index?

The glycemic index may not be a reliable measure of the rise in blood sugar levels after eating, as it varies widely between people and times of eating.

Obesity on the rise in Indonesia

The ‘double burden of malnutrition.’Obesity is on the rise in Indonesia, one of the largest studies of the double burden of malnutrition in children has revealed.

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…

Controlling Obesity Will Save Over Half A Trillion Dollars

With the tobacco problem on the back burner, diet and obesity are coming into the cross hairs as a focus for public health. Controlling the rise in obesity, promoting quality of life, whilst saving on public healthcare costs is clearly an admirable goal…

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