China, Taiwan strengthen food safety laws

China and Taiwan have enhanced the powers of their Food and Drug Administrations to be more effective in ensuring food safety and guarding against food fraud, according to a July 13 panel discussion…

Fish poisoning rates in Florida underestimated, study suggests

A new report has found that incidences of rare food-borne toxin are higher in Florida than previously estimated from public health reports.

Nut consumption associated with reduced risk of some types of cancer

Cancer and type 2 diabetes are two of the most significant public health burdens facing the world today, and currently available data suggests their prevalence is expected to continue to increase.

Genome-wide DNA study shows lasting impact of malnutrition in early pregnancy

Researchers at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health and Leiden University in the Netherlands found that children whose mothers were malnourished at famine levels during the first 10…

Multistate outbreak of listeriosis linked to commercially produced, prepackaged caramel apples

CDC is collaborating with public health officials in several states and with the U.S.

Innovative strategies from urban public health leaders improving population health

The health departments of the nation’s largest cities play a central role in developing innovative population health strategies for improving public health across the United States, according to a…

Datasets used by policymakers, scientists for public health analyses inconsistent

Commercially available datasets containing a wealth of information about food and alcohol establishments differ significantly, raising concerns about their reliability as sources of information that…

Home cooking is a main ingredient in a healthier diet

People who frequently cook meals at home eat healthier and consume fewer calories than those who cook less, according to new Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health research.

Secrets of old age pave way for a healthier Britain

Leading health specialists will use the findings of a 35-year study as an evidence base for calling on members of the UK public to take responsibility for their own health.

Hand blenders used for cooking can emit persistent chemicals – Swedish study

Eight out of twelve tested models of hand blenders are leaking chlorinated paraffins when used according to the suppliers’ instructions.

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