Food production is already one of the biggest stressors to our planet, but it’s made substantially more challenging by the interaction of Earth system processes, … Food production impacting Earth and its natural processesRead more
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Pesticides still found in baby food
Your baby’s food may contain potentially harmful pesticides – but the Environmental Working Group’s decades of fighting to protect children’s health have helped eliminate the … Pesticides still found in baby foodRead more
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One-Day Strike by Rice Millers Against 5% GST on Unbranded, Unpackaged Food Items
Rice and flour millers in Karnataka observed a one-day strike on Friday against the proposal to remove Goods and Service Tax (GST) exemptions on unbranded … One-Day Strike by Rice Millers Against 5% GST on Unbranded, Unpackaged Food ItemsRead more
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Study links obesity with reduced brain plasticity
A world-first study has found that severely overweight people are less likely to be able to re-wire their brains and find new neural pathways, a … Study links obesity with reduced brain plasticityRead more
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Achieving Self-Funding Local Sovereignty as Global Food Systems Collapse
The solution to the current food crisis is small and local, including growing food locally. But how to fund local food co-ops without pricey loans … Achieving Self-Funding Local Sovereignty as Global Food Systems CollapseRead more
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Climate change could lead to a dramatic temperature-linked decrease in essential omega-3 fatty acids
The effects of global climate change already are resulting in the loss of sea ice, accelerated sea level rise, and longer and more intense heat … Climate change could lead to a dramatic temperature-linked decrease in essential omega-3 fatty acidsRead more
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Severe Malnutrition Spiked in Half of India in 5 Years
An analysis of district-level data published in a reputed health journal shows a worrying rise in severe wasting in almost half of Indian districts even … Severe Malnutrition Spiked in Half of India in 5 YearsRead more
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The FDA issues an alert for 6 brands of cinnamon possibly containing lead
The Food and Drug Administration has issued an advisory for six brands of cinnamon due to possibly containing lead. La Fiesta, Marcum, MK, Swad, Supreme … The FDA issues an alert for 6 brands of cinnamon possibly containing leadRead more
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Baby formula whistleblower’s complaints were known 8 months earlier than acknowledged by Abbott Labs and the FDA
The pediatric nutritionals giant Abbott Labs and the US government agency responsible for regulating the company were both informed of an employee complaint about dilapidated … Baby formula whistleblower’s complaints were known 8 months earlier than acknowledged by Abbott Labs and the FDARead more
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The Food Shortage Solution in Your Own Backyard
While the global food systems we depend on come under increasing strain, there’s a solution to the growing crisis that most Americans can find in … The Food Shortage Solution in Your Own BackyardRead more