Health News Archives

U.S. Food Safety: A Shopping List of Solutions
Proposals include creating 'superagency,' boosting FDA funding and encouraging global alliances

U.S. Food Safety: The Import Alarm Keeps Sounding
As America's taste for imported food increases, the urgency for quality controls does also

U. S. Food Safety: Protect Yourself Against Food Poisoning
Tips to help keep what you eat free of bacteria

How to Be Heart Smart at the Supermarket
Dietitian offers advice on navigating nutrition claims and food labels

Scientists Develop ’Natural’ Protection for Stored Foods
Biodegradable polymers infused with herbal extracts could extend product shelf life

Folic Acid Fortification a Success in Canada
Decrease in neural tube birth defects even more than seen in the U.S., study finds

Antibiotic Resistance in Poultry Not Tied to Farms
It's a case of the egg coming before the chicken, study says

Study Examines Latex Transfer to Food in Packaging
U.K. researchers say even small amounts can be deadly and urge stringent labeling changes

Drug-Resistant Germs: Food for Thought
Too many antibiotics used in U.S. food supply, experts warn

Making Pre-Cooked Foods Safer
Study: Edible film controls bacteria growth on food