Health, Food, Nutrition & Hibiscus Tea News Archive

'Ex-prof at UF sinks his teeth into food safety (Miami Herald)

Stephen Sundlof speaks in a friendly monotone that you would expect from a veterinarian giving your dog an exam. That's why his old colleagues at the University of Florida vet school are so amused. The Food and Drug Administration this month handed the mild-mannered veterinarian the top job at its Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition.

'Junk food may lower stress: research (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

New Australian research shows that eating junk food appears to lower stress levels.

'Health food stores offer mix of sweeteners, but they're not all alike (Memphis Commercial Appeal)

It's a common problem faced by folks with a sweet tooth: You want to eat healthier without giving up the taste of sugary desserts and drinks.

'EU health chief wants food labels to fight fat (MSNBC)

The European Union's health commissioner wants to fight rising obesity by adding information about salt, fat and sugar to food labels, despite strong opposition.

'Nutrition Notes: Alcohol, the Forgotten Cancer Risk (Kansas City InfoZine)

By Karen Collins, MS, RD, CDN - According to the 2007 landmark report, Food, Nutrition, Physical Activity, and the Prevention of Cancer: a Global Perspective, the evidence linking alcohol and cancer risk is now stronger than it was a decade ago. In fact, after reviewing the evidence, a 21-member international panel of experts noted that alcohol consumption increases risk for cancers of the ...

'Abu Dhabi pioneers in setting impressive trend for natural health products and services (AME Info)

With Arabian cultures and technological advances retreating 'back to nature', Zayed Complex for Herbal Research and Traditional Medicine, the only Collaborating Centre for the World Health Organization in UAE, presented Abu Dhabi's resounding trade exhibition and conference.

'EU health chief uses food labels to fight obesity (Reuters via Yahoo! News)

The European Union's health chief wants to introduce tougher food labeling rules to combat the growing problem of obesity across Europe, but is facing stiff political and industrial opposition.