Nov 6, 2009 | Chemicals In Food, Children's Health, Pregnancy |
Women taking folic acid supplements throughout pregnancy may increase the risk of asthma in their child by 26 per cent, research has suggested. The researchers from the Univerity of Adelaide in Australia said the findings may help explain why there has been an...
Nov 4, 2009 | Chemicals In Food, Children's Health, Medications/Vitamins |
Ultrasound image of a foetus: the study identified increased risk at 30-34 weeks. Photograph: Thilo Mueller/Corbis Babies born to women who have taken folic acid supplements during their pregnancy are up to 30% more likely than other children to develop asthma,...
Nov 3, 2009 | Food Labelling, Healthy Eating |
The fraudulent “Smart Choices” food labeling gimmick that sought to push sugary cereals as “healthy foods” is crumbling amid the pullout of Kellogg,Unilever and PepsiCo. These companies have been distancing themselves from the fraudulent...
Nov 2, 2009 | Healthy Eating |
Snack and soft drink sweetener putting millions at risk of high blood pressure By Daily Mail Reporter Last updated at 1:52 PM on 30th October 2009 A sugary ingredient in processed snacks and soft drinks is putting millions at risk of high blood pressure, new research...
Nov 2, 2009 | Chemicals In Food, Healthy Eating |
Research on 3,000 women found that two or more artificially sweetened drinks a day doubled the risk of a faster-than-average decline in kidney function. The link persisted after taking account of other risk factors including age, high blood pressure, diabetes,...
