Bacon receives a cancer warning. Spinach comes with a nutrition label. Both contain nitrates and nitrites, the same group of compounds that have been linked to stomach cancer risk since the 1990s. This contradiction has puzzled researchers for decades. A Canadian mathematical model traced the chemical reactions leading up to digestion and found that it … Read more
The postponement follows a series of protests against the FRA. The UK Gambling Commission has postponed a decision on the full implementation of its Financial Risk Assessment (FRA). The announcement was made after a board meeting held on May 21st. In a statement to iGB, the commission said it held a board meeting yesterday to … Read more
Vitamin B12 is best known for helping the body produce DNA, red blood cells, and healthy nerve tissue. However, research shows that meeting current minimum standards may not always be enough, especially for older adults. A UCSF-led study found that healthy older adults with low vitamin B12 levels show signs of subtle neurological and cognitive … Read more
recent Salmonella The outbreak associated with recalled moringa-containing dietary supplements has increased industry scrutiny of pathogen control and sourcing monitoring of botanical ingredients used in finished products. Although the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have now concluded both investigations, the recall highlights how contamination that occurs early in … Read more