food safety

Articles about food safety

Obama Proposes $911 Billion for Health and Human Services

February 1, 2010

Highlights include efforts to improve food safety, expand child care and boost research

Health - Family Health

Most Fast-Food French Fries Cooked in Unhealthiest Oil

January 18, 2010

Corn oil contains saturated fat, known to contribute to heart disease, researchers say

Health - Family Health

Year in Review: 10 Health Happenings of 2009

December 31, 2009

From the push for health reform to the battle against pandemic swine flu, 2009 was a busy year.

Health - Family Health

Wide Array of Stores Now Sell High-Calorie Snacks

December 17, 2009

They're at checkout counters of clothing stores, gas stations -- and adding to obesity epidemic, study says

Health - Diet & Fitness

General Mills to Cut Sugar in Kids' Cereals

December 9, 2009

Food maker responds to calls for more nutritious breakfast food

Health - Family Health

Yes, It's Safe to Eat Soy if You Have Breast Cancer

December 9, 2009

In fact, a new study finds that those who ate the most soy had the lowest risk of recurrence and death.

Health - On Women

Health Tip: Risks Associated With Unpasteurized Juice

November 24, 2009

It could make you sick

Health - Diet & Fitness

Treat Kids to a Safe Halloween

October 26, 2009

Some simple precautions will safeguard young trick-or-treaters, experts say

Health - Family Health

School Meals Need to Get Healthier: Report

October 20, 2009

New recommendations tackle obesity epidemic in U.S.

Health - Managing Your Healthcare

Health Tip: Help Prevent Listeriosis During Pregnancy

October 9, 2009

Pregnant women are at higher risk

Health - Family Health

Riskiest Foods: 3 Tips for Protecting Your Family From Illness

October 6, 2009

From leafy greens to homemade ice cream, consider where the danger lies and what you can do about it.

Health - Diet & Fitness

Leafy Greens Top Risky Food List

October 6, 2009

Advocacy group notes illness outbreaks usually linked to 'healthy' foods

Health - Managing Your Healthcare

Mercury in Fish Linked to High Blood Pressure

October 5, 2009

But researcher downplays importance of effect

Health - Family Health

Health Buzz: Virus Sickens Famed Restaurant’s Patrons and Other Health News

September 11, 2009

Retraining the ADHD brain; the most confusing flu season ever?

Health

FDA to Require Faster Reporting of Food-Safety Problems

September 8, 2009

Companies must alert agency of potential trouble within 24 hours

Health - Managing Your Healthcare

Health Buzz: Americans Living Longer and Other Health News

August 20, 2009

4 "harmless" acts that might give you food poisoning; figuring out when kids need antibiotics.

Health - Family Health

4 'Harmless' Acts That Could Give You Food Poisoning

August 19, 2009

Missteps in the kitchen, bringing home a pet, and even taking a popular medication may raise risk.

Health - Diet & Fitness

Many Parents, Caregivers Lack Basic Child-Safety Information

August 11, 2009

Parents, day-care workers recognized fewer than half of household hazards in study

Health - Family Health

Health Tip: Avoiding Salmonellosis

August 6, 2009

A form of food poisoning

Health - Diet & Fitness

'Organic' May Not Mean Healthier

July 29, 2009

British study finds no better nutrient value than in conventionally produced foods

Health - Diet & Fitness

U.S. Unveils Stricter Food-Safety Standards

July 7, 2009

Measures aimed at reducing salmonella and E. coli outbreaks

Health - Managing Your Healthcare

FDA to Study Ways to Be More Open With Public

June 2, 2009

Agency hopes to better explain its decisions to regain lost trust

Health - Managing Your Healthcare

Skip the Burgers and Throw Some Veggies on the Grill

May 22, 2009

Health concerns raised by barbecued meats spur new ideas for the summer cookout

Health - Family Health

U.S. Public Lacks Confidence in FDA: Poll

April 30, 2009

More than half of those surveyed believe agency is falling behind in safeguarding food, drugs

Health - Managing Your Healthcare

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