FDA takes steps to withdraw approval of the swine drug carbadox due to safety concerns

The U.S.

Kids meals, toys, and TV advertising: A triple threat to child health

Fast food companies advertise children’s meals on TV with ads that feature toy premiums, and it has been suggested that the use of these toy premiums may prompt children to request eating at fast…

Nano in food and agriculture: regulations require collaboration to ensure safety

An overview of regulatory solutions worldwide on the use of nanotechnology in food and feed production shows a differing approach: only the EU and Switzerland have nano-specific provisions…

Fertility experts in pioneering ‘mediterranean diet’ IVF study

Fertility experts in Southampton are trialling the use of omega-3 fish oil and vitamin D to improve outcomes after in vitro fertilisation (IVF).

Edible coatings for ready-to-eat fresh fruits and vegetables

The scientist who turned fresh-cut apple slices into a popular convenience food, available ready-to-eat in grocery stores, school cafeterias and fast-food restaurants, today described advances in keeping other foods fresh, flavorful and safe for longer periods of time through the use of invisible, colorless, odorless, tasteless coatings…

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.

New Method Developed To Kill Pathogenic Bacteria Without Antiobiotics Or Chemicals

Engineering researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have developed a new method to kill deadly pathogenic bacteria, including listeria, in food handling and packaging. This innovation represents an alternative to the use of antibiotics or chemical decontamination in food supply systems…

Clasado Announces Positive Results Of Clinical Study Of Bimuno® For Metabolic Syndrome

Clasado, the manufacturers and suppliers of Bimuno®, a unique trans-galactooligosaccharide prebiotic, have announced the results of a clinical study on the use of the Bimuno (B-GOS) to alter bacteria in the human gastrointestinal tract as a candidate to help prevent and manage Metabolic Syndrome…

Simple Recommendations Help Reduce Harmful Environmental Exposure Risks For Women And Their Offspring

Remove your shoes at the door of your home to avoid tracking in pollutants.

Healthy Eating And Physical Activity Among Preschoolers Could Be Promoted By Child-Care Facilities

Eating and physical activity habits for a lifetime can develop at an early age.

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