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New research reveals wide-spread parent misunderstanding over hydration guidelines for children aged 4 – 10 years old Almost two thirds of parents admit they don’t know how much fluid their child should be drinking, despite 91%...

A qualitative risk assessment carried out for the British Food Standards Agency to establish if post-mortem visual inspection of red meat (except pigs) and large game alone represents an increased risk to public health, as well...

By Dr. Mercola When it comes to vitamin D research, there seems to be no end to the good news. No matter what ailment is being evaluated, vitamin D churns out positive results. Below, I'll review seven recent findings from the...

The European Commission said it would go ahead with the ban "in the coming weeks". Although a majority of the 27 EU countries supported the move, the decision still fell short of the "qualified majority" of member states...

BRUSSELS, April 29 (Reuters) – The European Commission said on Monday it would go ahead and impose a temporary ban on three of the world’s most widely used pesticides because of fears they harm bees, despite EU governments...

The European Commission has released proposals providing transitional arrangements in 2014 for CAP rules, including the system of direct payments and rural development. This will enable the new CAP to be introduced in 2014,...

Today, EU Member States did not reach a qualified majority – either in favour or against - in the Appeal Committee which discussed a Commission proposal to restrict the use of 3 neonicotinoid insecticides.

There are potentially lethal strains of bacteria, traced to antibiotics produced by pharmaceutical corporation Bayer, present in pork, beef, and poultry. The German company's highly profitable products are also reported to...

HAYWARD, Calif., April 26, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A recent study by Spanish researchers about the healthy benefits of olive oil has propelled the Mediterranean Diet once again at the center of the debate about healthy... All similar articles: 77 »

A landmark step in the campaign to ban a nerve-agent pesticide blamed for causing mass die-offs in bees could be reached on Monday following one of the most intensive environmental lobbying battles of recent years.

A grim report prepared for President Putin by Health Minister Dr. Veronika Skvortsova on the growing pandemic in China is now warning that a “global mass death event” is currently underway as the spread of the H7N9 avian flu... All similar articles: 668 »

If you want to reduce your intake of pesticides, choose organic apples, strawberries, grapes, and celery, as an environmental group has singled out these produce as being the biggest carriers of insecticides. For the third …...

Source – Science Omega By Katy Edgington Date – 29 April 2013 Website – www.scienceomega.com Writing in the Cell Press journal Trends in Plant Science, scientists from Spain and the United Kingdom argue that the European Union...

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ARENA Creative/shutterstock.com For the third year in a row, apples were found to carry the most pesticides in an annual environmental report. If you want to reduce your intake of pesticides, choose organic apples,...

PreventDisease.com - Poland has become the eighth EU member state to ban the cultivation of genetically modified (GM) crops. Seven other EU member states have already imposed bans on the cultivation of GM crops approved by the...

In response to increased customer demand, Steviva Brands, Inc., one of the world\’s leading manufacturers and distributors of stevia-based sweeteners and other bulk-ingredient sweeteners, has introduced SteviaSweet RA98TM, the...

Mark Walport's defence came as beekeepers marched on parliament against the government's opposition to planned ban Plans to ban insecticides linked to serious harm in bees across Europe would be a "serious mistake" and could... All similar articles: 70 »

by Damian Carrington The Guardian Plans to ban insecticides linked to serious harm in bees across Europe would be a “serious mistake” and could harm food production, according to the government’s chief scientific adviser. Sir...

Hundreds of beekeepers have marched through London to urge the British Government to ban pesticides. They were calling on the Environment Secretary to follow countries like Bulgaria that have stopped using neonicotinoid... All similar articles: 172 »

PARENTS BEWARE: Some kiddie backpacks are laden with brain-damaging chemical associated with lower intelligence quotient (IQ) score. The EcoWaste Coaliton, a toxics watchdog, made the warning as bags and other back-to-school...

By Yu Runze, Sina English Russia is halting all shipments of American corn due to a study that revealed a higher risk in breast cancer. The country has suspended the import and use of American genetically modified (GM) corn...

Consumer Labs is at it again and we’re diving into the details of their flawed and misleading testing practices. Here are a few things The Alliance for Natural Health said about ConsumerLab in an earlier report : One of the...

Mintel-Leatherhead joint research shows the scales tipped in 2011. By Dave Fusaro, Editor in Chief | 04/25/2013 Following a couple years of negative but often inconclusive research findings about "artificial" color additives,...

Analyst Insight by Lauren Bandy, Analyst - Ingredients, Euromonitor International Follow @LaurenKBandy Cocoa has been associated with health benefits since the Mayans and Aztecs discovered the value of the commodity hundreds of...

Holfeld Plastics has unveiled its growing family of K37 punnets. Joining the K37-40 and K37-85 are the K37-50, 60 and 70mm depths further complimenting the exciting portfolio of fresh produce soft fruit and salad packaging...

EFSA opens its doors to the people of Parma on 4 May 2013. Join in! News in brief On 4 May, the European Food Safety Authority opens its doors from 15.00 to 19.30. During the Open Doors, you will find out about EFSA's areas of...

Across the globe, hives of honeybees are dying off in a phenomenon known as colony collapse disorder. Among the proposed culprits are pesticides called neonicotinoids, which are supposed to be less harmful to beneficial insects...