All Health articles – Page 129
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Comment and Opinion
Badgers, the CAP and CSI Sainsbury's
As learning curves go, the one facing new farming minsiter David Heath takes some beating.
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News
Organic body's pesticide claim backed by ad watchdog
An ad by the Organic Trade Board claiming that organic food contains fewer pesticides than non-organic fare has been cleared by the Advertising Standards Authority.
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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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Comment and Opinion
Retailers: time to make sure you've got a plan P
Public health interest is growing in endocrine disrupters: chemicals that alter hormones and body functions…
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Comment and Opinion
Cancer study should give pause for thought
This week, we broke a story on thegrocer.co.uk about a highly controversial new French…
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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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Analysis and FeaturesIs Roundup cancer link even bigger than GM angle?
A new study shows tiny doses of best-selling weedkiller Roundup raise the chances of cancer in rats.
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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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Category ReportExperts 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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Analysis and FeaturesWhat's the deal now as the Responsibility man goes?
Does the departure of Andrew Lansley as secretary of state for health herald a return to zealous regulation by the government?
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Comment and Opinion
DH should claim nursery milk subsidy
Sir: With regards to your article (‘Proposed government Nursery Milk scheme changes could ‘save £364m”…
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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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Comment and OpinionMarmite: naughty but niacin
Marmite has been causing arguments round the breakfast table for decades but it might soon be part of the…