w Most parents ignore FDA warnings about cold medicine By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 14 May 2013 12:41:40 +0000 New survey finds that 40 percent of parents disregard warning labels and give cough and cold medicine to young kids. Full Article Babies & Pregnancy
w May cause serious skin reactions: Acetaminophen's new warning By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Aug 2013 12:59:45 +0000 The FDA said that the pain reliever can cause rashes, blisters and widespread damage to the skin's surface in rare cases. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
w FDA sets new rules on gluten-free foods By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Aug 2013 19:17:45 +0000 People with celiac disease can now trust that foods labeled "gluten-free" are safe for them to eat. Full Article Healthy Eating
w Why does food safety testing matter? Consider this pizza By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2013 21:36:59 +0000 Testing for food safety brings to light many frightening food infractions; even an innocent-seeming pizza can be suspect. Full Article Protection & Safety
w 23andMe: What's wrong with personal genetic tests? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Nov 2013 15:18:38 +0000 The FDA would like for 23andMe to prove that their tests are accurate. Full Article Research & Innovations
w Some wart removers are flammable, FDA warns By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Jan 2014 16:41:15 +0000 Some wart removers are highly flammable, and consumers should not use them around any source of heat. Full Article Protection & Safety
w FDA's new anti-smoking campaign aimed squarely at kids By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Feb 2014 18:02:30 +0000 The Food and Drug Administration is launching its first national campaign to prevent and reduce smoking among young people. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
w Subway removes chemical from bread that's also used in yoga mats By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Feb 2014 16:47:08 +0000 Azodicarbonamide is a chemical that's used in foam rubber products, but in the U.S., it can also be found in breads. Full Article Healthy Eating
w Caution urged with two new weight-loss drugs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Feb 2014 17:13:12 +0000 People should be cautions about using two new weight-loss drugs because it's not clear whether they increase the risk for heart problems. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
w FDA proposes new nutrition labels for food By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Feb 2014 12:12:09 +0000 New labels would focus on sugar and calories and reflect a realistic serving size for the American diet. Full Article Healthy Eating
w Subway eliminated yoga mat chemical but Pillsbury, Sara Lee, and Wonder still use it By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Feb 2014 19:41:06 +0000 The Environmental Working Group’s food database turns up nearly 500 supermarket foods that contain azodicarbonamide. Full Article Healthy Eating
w Why are white potatoes excluded from the WIC program? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Mar 2014 21:25:41 +0000 Funding for many fresh fruits and vegetables increased with the new guidelines, but white potatoes have been excluded. Why? Full Article Healthy Eating
w Is the FDA going to take away our wood-aged artisanal cheese? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Jun 2014 15:17:43 +0000 The FDA issued a statement, and then a clarification about that statement, about aging cheese on wood. What does it mean? Full Article Healthy Eating
w Acne products can cause harmful side effects, FDA warns By www.livescience.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Jun 2014 13:17:12 +0000 Some over-the-counter acne treatments can trigger serious and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions in rare cases Full Article Allergies
w FDA can ignore taking action on overuse of antibiotics in livestock if it wants, says court By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Jul 2014 15:56:29 +0000 Even if the FDA knows something is harmful, it seems no one can make them do anything about it. Full Article Healthy Eating
w A safe way to dispose of unwanted pills at home By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Aug 2014 12:00:00 +0000 When there’s no take back program for unneeded or expired medications, the Pill Terminator makes them unpalatable to people and animals. Full Article Healthy Spaces
w How much sugar is a gram? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Oct 2014 23:45:45 +0000 Don't know the answer to that question, you’re not alone. Petition asks the FDA to change the measurement to teaspoons for food labels. Full Article Healthy Eating
w Lawsuit prompts flurry of interest in eggless mayo By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Nov 2014 19:39:37 +0000 Unilever’s lawsuit against eggless Just Mayo for false advertising inadvertently gives the small producer invaluable free advertising. Full Article Healthy Eating
w Twelve food additives to avoid By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Nov 2014 20:27:43 +0000 The Dirty Dozen Guide to Food Additives identifies twelve ingredients in food that are potentially hazardous to your health. Full Article Healthy Eating
w Mercury levels in Pacific yellowfin tuna on the rise By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Feb 2015 16:14:03 +0000 Likely caused by pollution, levels of mercury in Pacific yellowfin tuna have been on the rise steadily since 1998. Full Article Healthy Eating
w Sabra Hummus recall: What you need to know By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Apr 2015 14:51:08 +0000 The company is voluntarily recalling 30,000 cases of Classic Hummus. Find out if you have the affected products in your refrigerator. Full Article Healthy Eating
w FDA suggests allowing blood donations by gay men — but of course there's a catch By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 15 May 2015 13:03:24 +0000 Advocacy groups call the new recommendation arbitrary and discriminatory. Full Article Healthy Spaces
w Why Europe has better sunscreens than we do By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 15 May 2015 15:04:19 +0000 Ingredients that have been used in Europe for years are still awaiting approval for use in the U.S. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
w Almond milk lawsuit is a reminder to be an educated food consumer By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Jul 2015 18:11:52 +0000 The makers of Almond Breeze are being sued for false advertising, and it's a reminder not to believe everything you read on a package. Full Article Healthy Eating
w What is genetically edited food? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Apr 2016 18:37:26 +0000 The USDA says this method of tampering with a food's genes is not the same as genetically modifying it. Full Article Healthy Eating
w What's new about the new nutrition label? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 23 May 2016 15:48:04 +0000 The iconic look of the nutrition label remains, but some of the information has changed. Full Article Healthy Eating
w Would you eat 'clean meat?' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Sep 2016 15:15:46 +0000 Lab-grown meat isn't even available yet, but rebranding efforts to make it sound more appealing are well underway. Full Article Healthy Eating
w Don't hold your breath if you're waiting for the new nutrition labels By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Jun 2017 12:32:35 +0000 The new nutrition labels would have updated serving sizes and identified added sugars, but the FDA has put an indefinite hold on them. Full Article Healthy Eating
w 7 foods with more sodium than you think By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Aug 2018 15:09:14 +0000 We can't seem to agree on the right amount of sodium, but these foods add up quickly. Full Article Healthy Eating
w Hundreds of people 'pay it forward' at a single Starbucks location By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Aug 2014 21:50:19 +0000 At a single Starbuck location, a whooping 378 people bought coffee for the person behind them. Full Article Responsible Living
w Even Plato wrote about celebrity chefs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Sep 2014 17:59:38 +0000 Who knew that one of the founders of Western philosophy had a favorite chef? Full Article Healthy Eating
w Watch as second-graders handle fine dining beautifully By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Oct 2014 17:00:07 +0000 When these 7-year-olds are treated to a $220 tasting menu, their reactions are priceless (and insightful.) Full Article Healthy Eating
w How to not accidentally order a $3,750 wine By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Nov 2014 00:51:04 +0000 There's a simple rule for ordering from a wine list that will help you avoid any embarrassment. Full Article Beverages
w 'Organic' spotlights Hudson Valley farmers and chefs with stunning photography By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Nov 2014 19:04:22 +0000 Part work of art, part tribute to farmers who love the earth they work, this new book deserves to be out where people can see it. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
w New York chef offers broth in to-go cups By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Nov 2014 15:09:05 +0000 We almost lost the art of making true broth, but it has had a massive revival. Now, you can even enjoy it on the streets of New York. Full Article Healthy Eating
w Your food will taste better if the chef can see you By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Nov 2014 14:29:27 +0000 Floor plans that let cooks see the people they're serving increase food quality and customer satisfaction. Full Article Healthy Eating
w Starbucks' Flat White looks and tastes like a latte By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Jan 2015 16:47:08 +0000 There’s a lot of fuss about Starbuck’s latest coffee, but it doesn’t seem that different from the offerings the chain already has. Full Article Beverages
w What is molecular gastronomy? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Jan 2015 17:51:01 +0000 Hot ice cream, cocktails that look like large caviar eggs, and that love-it-or-hate-it foam are all products of molecular gastronomy. Full Article Healthy Eating
w That coffee Chick-fil-A is giving away all February? Small farmers in Central America were paid fairly for it By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Feb 2015 16:40:27 +0000 The chicken chain is working with THRIVE to purchase coffee from farmers who can by-pass the middleman and get paid up to 10x more for their beans. Full Article Beverages
w McDonald's chicken will soon be antibiotic-free By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Mar 2015 13:45:41 +0000 The fast-food chain will source chicken that hasn't been given unnecessary antibiotics, and will also offer hormone-free milk. Full Article Healthy Eating
w Dunkin' Donuts to remove whitening agent By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Mar 2015 15:09:45 +0000 Shareholders make decision over concerns that titanium dioxide could be toxic. Full Article Healthy Eating
w Chipotle's food is GMO-free, starting now By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2015 15:48:52 +0000 The restaurant chain known for sourcing free-range meats and organic ingredients ups its game by sourcing GMO-free ingredients. Full Article Healthy Eating
w How millennials are influencing restaurant design By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2015 14:54:43 +0000 From adding communal tables to USB ports, restaurants are doing what it takes to get millennials in the door. Full Article Healthy Eating
w Amy's Drive Thru will focus on fast organic food By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 27 May 2015 16:23:09 +0000 As the organic food brand readies to open its first restaurant, traditional fast-food eateries are scrambling to catch up with consumers’ desires. Full Article Healthy Eating
w 10 ways to dine alone, without technology By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Sep 2015 15:01:10 +0000 Nearly half of all meals are eaten solo, often at restaurants — meaning there are lots of opportunities. Full Article Healthy Eating
w Foodies want a seat at this 16-year-old's counter By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 12 Sep 2015 19:47:39 +0000 Flynn McCarry opens Eureka in NYC where his tasting menu will cost $160 and reservations are sold out. Full Article Healthy Eating
w The power of the vegetarian veto By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Sep 2015 18:16:14 +0000 If a group goes out to eat and there's nothing for the veg crowd, guess what happens? Full Article Healthy Eating
w Maybe restaurant owners should stop whining about underground dining and start cooking By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 15 Nov 2015 15:14:47 +0000 The popularity of underground restaurants in Paris has restaurateurs asking the government to do something about the competition. Now when I go to Paris, I want Full Article Healthy Eating
w Italian mayor puts kibosh on wood-fired pizza ovens By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Jan 2016 20:30:17 +0000 Neapolitan pies are served with a hint of smog in San Vitaliano. Full Article Healthy Spaces
w Want to dine nude in London? Get in line By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 27 May 2016 13:17:41 +0000 There are over 38,000 people ahead of you waiting to get into London's first clothing-optional restaurant. Full Article Healthy Eating