Weekly comment
Waking up to smell the caffeine
Before reading this you’re probably going to need a coffee, in fact why not have a few? After all who’s to say when enough is enough in our hunt for a caffeine kick.
Archives for October 12, 2008
FDA slammed for lax claims policing
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has come in for criticism from a government watchdog for failing to adequately crack down on false and misleading food labeling.
Pectin may protect against cancer: Study
A fragment released from pectin may protect against cancer by binding to a protein that plays a role in all stages of cancer progression, suggests new research from the UK.
AAP calls for kids’ vitamin D intakes to double
A new report issued by the nation’s leading pediatricians states that children should be consuming double the usually recommended levels of vitamin D, as evidence of its protective health benefits continues to emerge.
Melamine crisis makes manufacturers extra-cautious over safety
The fall-out from the melamine crisis in China is prompting manufacturers to be super careful about sourcing safe ingredients, say industry sources – not just dairy and not just those coming from China.