An estimated 20,000 cancers could be prevented if half of all Americans simply increased their consumption of fruits and vegetables by a single serving per day, according to a new peer reviewed study published this week in the journal of Food and Chemical
Senators Antonio Horvath and Chahuán Francisco have filed a motion amending the Fisheries and Aquaculture Act for the purpose of prohibiting the use of wires in the swordfish longline fishery.
One of the secrets to happiness and mental health may be as simple as eating seven portions of fruits and vegetables a day, according to a new study set to be published in the journal Social Indicators Research.
Individuals who consume a diet high in magnesium-rich foods may reduce their risk of colorectal cancer by as much as 11% compared to those with low dietary magnesium intake, according to a new study published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
Vodka is the largest category within distilled spirits and it continues to grow due to its accessibility, mixability and range of offerings, according to a new report from Technomic.
VIRGO announced BASF Nutrition & Health, the human nutrition division of world's largest chemical company, is sponsoring the SupplySide West 2012 Education Program.
America’s beverage companies launched a new Calories Count™ Vending Program, which will be launched in municipal buildings in the cities of Chicago and San Antonio beginning in 2013 and eventually rolled out to vending customers nationwide.
Rakesh Kacker, secretary, ministry of food processing industries (MoFPI), Government of India, has said that there is need for transitioning from an era of regulation to self- regulation by the industry.
Soda makers, restaurateurs and other businesses sued Friday to try to block the city's unprecedented move to restrict sales of super-sized, sugary drinks, an effort the city called a coup for public health but the businesses view as wrong-minded meddling.
Scottish livestock producers in the Borders and in Dumfries and Galloway have been put on high alert after the highly infectious Schmallenberg virus (SBV) was confirmed in the north of England.
The rain has returned. In 2012 it has never been far away and after a few sweet days of autumn sunshine it is pouring again and flood warnings are in place.