Processed meat and cancer link depends on nitrite content

The strength of evidence linking processed meats to colorectal cancer depends on whether the products contain nitrites, according to a recent review.

Brewers of Europe acknowledge that consumers have the right to know what is in their drink

European Alcohol Policy Alliance (Eurocare) welcomes the initiative from the Brewers of Europe to provide ingredients and nutritional information for their products.

‘Insufficient evidence’ that natural sweetener xylitol prevents tooth decay

A new review of published studies found low-quality evidence that xylitol in toothpaste protects against cavities, and even less quality evidence of it doing so in other products.

Should manufacturers of sports drinks, supplements sponsor sports?

Sports sponsorships from nutritional supplements and sports drinks companies should be scrapped due to lack of evidence that the products are beneficial, according to a new review.

Food blogs serve as source of nutritionally balanced recipes? Analysis of six popular food blogs

More people are cooking at home, and more people are finding their recipes online via food blogs. The photos of dishes posted on the blogs, however, may attract potential cooks more than the nutritional value of the recipes.

Genetically Modified Crops Are Overregulated According To Food Science Expert

It has been almost 20 years since the first genetically modified foods showed up in produce aisles throughout the United States and the rest of the world, but controversy continues to surround the products and their regulation…

Hospitals Told To Give Big Macs The Boot

Leading pediatricians, cardiologists, and child psychologists in the United States who belong to a network of more than 1,900 healthcare professionals have called on McDonald’s to cease marketing their products to children. The Ronald Macdonald style advertising and toys with happy meals started coming under scrutiny some years ago and the pressure is growing against the junk food behemoth…

Carbendazim In Orange Juice – FDA Informs Juice Products Association

The following is an addendum to a FDA Letter to the Juice Products Association dated January 9, 2012.

Baby Formula Safe – According to US Authorities

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Bon Appétit! Here Are Your Top 10 Best And Worst Foods In America

Well, the report is out and The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) has published the best and worst foods in America. While many chains boast new “healthy” menus, they continue to produce the products that can eventually kill you if one indulges cravings too often…

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