The U.S. Court of Appeals in San Francisco upheld a lower-court ruling stating that the USDA correctly categorized Monsanto’s GMO Roundup-ready alfalfa as not needing regulation.
Monsanto’s Roundup-Ready GMO Alfalfa Gets Court SupportMay 22nd, 2013 - Jill EttingerUSDA to Invest in Growing Organic Food SegmentMay 20th, 2013 - Jill Ettinger
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack recently announced that the agency would begin focusing more attention on the growth of the organic industry, reports Food Safety News. Read More:USDA to Invest in Growing Organic Food SegmentStatins Block Effects of Exercise in Overweight PatientsMay 19th, 2013 - Jill Ettinger
Statins-drugs prescribed to lower cholesterol levels and prevent heart disease—may be interfering with an ability to lose weight, according to new research. Read More:Statins Block Effects of Exercise in Overweight PatientsPhiladelphia Eagles Coach Bans Junk FoodMay 18th, 2013 - Jill Ettinger
Chip Kelly, the new head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles thinks what his players eat has a profound effect on how they play football. The once popular “Taco Tuesdays” and “Fast Food Fridays” were cut from the team’s diet and replaced with fresh, whole food meals. Read More:Philadelphia Eagles Coach Bans Junk FoodWould You Eat Bugs to Lose Weight? UN Says Dining on Insects May Reduce ObesityMay 17th, 2013 - Jill Ettinger
Many approaches have been employed in curbing the cases of obesity, which continue to skyrocket. But how about eating bugs? According to a UN report, it may be the next best weapon against obesity. Read More:Would You Eat Bugs to Lose Weight? UN Says Dining on Insects May Reduce ObesityPigs Fly in New Jersey: State Passes Ban on Cruel Gestation CratesMay 15th, 2013 - Jill Ettinger
Big news out of New Jersey, particularly if you’re a pregnant pig: The state legislature voted to ban gestation crates by a vote of 60 to 5 in the Assembly and in the Senate by a vote of 29 to 4. It now goes to Governor Christie’s desk, where he’s expected to sign it into law. Read More:Pigs Fly in New Jersey: State Passes Ban on Cruel Gestation CratesSupreme Court Rules in Favor of Monsanto’s Right to Patent Seeds (And Sue You)May 14th, 2013 - Jill Ettinger
The Supreme Court announced its ruling yesterday in favor of biotech giant Monsanto in the highly publicized Bowman v. Monsanto case brought about by an Indiana farmer over the company’s right to patent seeds. Read More:Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Monsanto’s Right to Patent Seeds (And Sue You)Want Some Lies With That? Fast Food Chains Not Getting Healthier, Despite PromisesMay 13th, 2013 - Jill Ettinger
Over the last fourteen years, many U.S. fast food chains have pledged to make their menu items healthier. But new research says there has been little improvement, even though marketing efforts would suggest otherwise. Read More:Want Some Lies With That? Fast Food Chains Not Getting Healthier, Despite PromisesSun Exposure Connected to Decreased Blood PressureMay 12th, 2013 - Jill Ettinger
Good news for all you sun worshippers: Researchers out of Scotland’s University of Endinburgh have found that sun exposure may also help reduce the risks of high blood pressure and certain heart health issues including strokes and heart attack. It may even extend your life. Read More:Sun Exposure Connected to Decreased Blood PressureCan Coca-Cola Cure Obesity?May 11th, 2013 - Jill Ettinger
Coca-Cola—the world’s top-selling manufacturer of soft drinks—has announced efforts to target the growing obesity epidemic by encouraging physical activity and plans to cease marketing efforts directed towards children under the age of 12. Read More:Can Coca-Cola Cure Obesity? |
