FAO Report Highlights ‘Alarmingly’ High Food Price Increases, Forecasts Food Import Bills Could Exceed $1T In 2010

International food import bills could exceed $1 trillion in 2010, the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said Wednesday in its Food Outlook report (.pdf), which found that wheat and other food staple prices have increased “alarmingly” over the past year, the Associated Press reports (11/17)…

Why The Road To Health Is Paved With, Often Unrealised, Good Intentions

We regularly hear how the best of intentions do not translate into action. This is nowhere more apparent than in the case of healthy eating, where many fall through the gap between intention and action

Also In Global Health News: Food Aid For North Korea; Funds For Congo Polio Outbreak; HIV/AIDS Programs In Swaziland; Drug Shortages In Moscow

North Korea Urgently Needs Food Aid, U.N. Report Says North Korea urgently needs food aid especially for young children, pregnant women and seniors, the World Food Program (WFP) and the U.N

New Research Results On EU Consumers’ Perceptions Of Food-related Risks

The majority of Europeans associate food and eating with enjoyment. According to a new Eurobarometer survey published today, those who are concerned about possible food-related risks tend to worry more about chemical contamination of food rather than bacterial contamination or health and nutrition issues…

Using Plants Against Soils Contaminated With Arsenic

Two essential genes that control the accumulation and detoxification of arsenic in plant cells have been identified.

Two Reasons, One Recipe Campaign Launches To Educate Adults With Type 2 Diabetes And High Cholesterol About Healthy Food Choices

The “Two Reasons, One Recipe” campaign is launching to focus attention on the importance of reducing A1C (blood sugar) and LDL-C (“bad” cholesterol) in adults with type 2 diabetes and high cholesterol, two important risk factors for cardiovascular disease.* In fact, more than 50 percent of adults with type 2 diabetes also have high LDL cholesterol…

Two Reasons, One Recipe Campaign Launches To Educate Adults With Type 2 Diabetes And High Cholesterol About Healthy Food Choices

The “Two Reasons, One Recipe” campaign is launching to focus attention on the importance of reducing A1C (blood sugar) and LDL-C (“bad” cholesterol) in adults with type 2 diabetes and high cholesterol, two important risk factors for cardiovascular disease.* In fact, more than 50 percent of adults with type 2 diabetes also have high LDL cholesterol…

Let’s Talk Turkey, Prepping The Bird And Enjoying A Healthy Thanksgiving Meal

The wine is chilled, the table is set — you’re ready to entertain your family and friends with a decadent Thanksgiving feast…

Let’s Talk Turkey, Prepping The Bird And Enjoying A Healthy Thanksgiving Meal

The wine is chilled, the table is set — you’re ready to entertain your family and friends with a decadent Thanksgiving feast…

Consider Changing Focus From Dieting To Living Healthy This Holiday Season

Changing your focus from dieting to living healthy during the holidays boosts the chances of maintaining your perfect weight. “Many of us will gain at least five pounds from the middle of October through New Year’s Day,” said Stefanie Barthmare, a psychotherapist with the Methodist Weight Management Center in Houston…

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