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E.Coli Outbreak Undermines European Food Security

The recent E.Coli outbreak across Europe, which has resulted in as many as 22 deaths, illustrates some of the many challenges to food security in a globalised world. Food security…

June 20, 2011Comments Off on E.Coli Outbreak Undermines European Food SecurityRead More

New Drug Gives Hope to Hepatitis C Patients

A new study has shown encouraging results from using a cocktail of three drugs, one of which a new class of antiviral agent, in treating patients with hepatitis C. The…

April 2, 2011Comments Off on New Drug Gives Hope to Hepatitis C PatientsRead More

Caffeinated Alcoholic Drinks Banned

A U.S. food safety watchdog has ordered companies that make drinks containing caffeine and alcohol to remove them from shop shelves, arguing that they are unsafe and illegal. Food and…

November 18, 2010Comments Off on Caffeinated Alcoholic Drinks BannedRead More

Botox Approved by FDA as Chronic Migraine Treatment

Anti-wrinkle injection Botox, a product from Allergan Inc was approved on Friday by the Food and Drug Administration, FDA as a chronic migraines’ treatment. According to a statement given by…

October 17, 2010Comments Off on Botox Approved by FDA as Chronic Migraine TreatmentRead More