Health news – Page 114
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NewsMonsanto goes on offensive over GM/cancer study
Monsanto has moved to discredit research linking its GM maize and best-selling weedkiller Roundup to increased rates of cancer in rats.
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NewsApproval time for GM crops and pesticides 'is too short'
After a two-year study identified a “shockingly” increased risk of cancer in rats exposed to the world’s biggest-selling weedkiller…
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NewsCalorie labels on alcoholic drinks deemed 'a step too far'
Drinks industry leaders are urging the government not to “move the goalposts” after the Department of Health…
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NewsControversy rages over Monsanto/GM cancer study
The scientists behind an explosive new study on the health effects of a leading weedkiller and a strain of genetically-modified maize have come in for a barrage of criticism.
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NewsExperts discuss the findings of the Roundup/GM cancer trial
The world’s best-selling weedkiller, and a genetically modified maize resistant to it, can cause tumours, multiple organ damage and lead to premature death, a new study has revealed.
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NewsMonsanto weedkiller and GM maize in 'shocking' cancer study
The world’s best-selling weedkiller, and a genetically modified maize resistant to it, can cause tumours, multiple organ damage and lead to premature death, new research published today reveals.
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NewsSports nutrition VAT rules still not resolved
With only a fortnight to go before VAT is added to ‘sports nutrition products’, retailers and suppliers have blasted…
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NewsMacsween cuts the nuts from its veggie haggis
Haggis producer Macsween has removed nuts from its vegetarian haggis in response to growing consumer concern…
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NewsMults ‘failing shoppers on salt in bacon’
Supermarkets are letting consumers down by not doing enough to reduce salt in bacon, health campaigners say.
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NewsFSA promises ‘new chapter of collaboration’ with meat trade
The Food Standards Agency has vowed to work more closely with the British meat trade to determine how plant inspections should be paid for.
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NewsYoplait makes debut in functional yoghurt
Yoplait has jumped on the resurgent functional dairy bandwagon with the launch of Calin+…
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NewsHunt urged to take the lead on salt reduction
Battle lines were drawn between food companies and the health lobby this week, as new health secretary Jeremy Hunt…
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NewsAldi set to follow Tesco in move to traffic-light labels
A week after Tesco’s traffic light labelling climbdown, Aldi is set to follow in adopting a hybrid food labelling system…
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NewsFirst ever fresh milk sports drink set to make its UK debut
As Britain’s sporting love affair continues courtesy of the Paralympics this week, a Derbyshire-based startup is set…
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NewsMenace of supermarket trolley handle germs solved at last
A transparent film that claims to eradicate potentially deadly bacteria on supermarket trolley handles is being launched this week.
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NewsWarburtons gears up to tackle bread nutrition 'myths'
Warburtons is planning to launch a major new marketing drive based around the nutritional benefits of bread…
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NewsTesco and independents 'must improve' food hygiene
Tesco has been awarded the lowest food hygiene score of the major multiples in a new report by The Grocer - but independents fared far worse.
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NewsTesco to add traffic lights in landmark labelling U-turn
Tesco will launch ‘traffic light’ labels on its products in a major U-turn that marks a significant step towards the Department of Health’s goal…
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NewsKingsmill launches a Fruit & Fibre range
Allied Bakeries is looking to tap into demand for healthy breakfast and bread products with the roll-out of a new…
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NewsYoplait in Petits Filous push to get kids active
Yoplait is encouraging kids to get active by offering free after-school activities via packs of Frubes and Petits Filous.