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FDA admits BPA exposure is of

Posted by ARmarker 749 days ago (http://www.sciencedaily.com)

Finally! The FDA has shifted its stance on bisphenol A (BPA) and said that exposure to the chemical is of "some concern" for infants and children. Previously, the agency's stance was the chemical posed no risk to humans; this stance was consistent with the chemical industry's stance.

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UK's 20 year plan to boost food sustainability

Posted by Bosque 761 days ago (http://news.bbc.co.uk)

The 20-year strategy includes making land available for people to grow their own food and education on healthy cooking. The government also wants less food waste, more food bought in season to reduce environmental impact and to encourage people to buy sustainably-farmed food.

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WTF: Climate change pushes women to prostitution

Posted by Bosque 809 days ago (http://www.gmanews.tv)

The effects of climate change have driven women in communities in coastal areas in poor countries like the Philippines into dangerous work, and sometimes even prostitution, a UN official said.

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Judge Rules Maryland Farm Must Track Drugs in Livestock

Posted by ARmarker 810 days ago (http://www.upi.com)

Maryland’s Old Carolina Farm admitted they sold animals for slaughter for use as human food before drug withdrawal times expired, resulting in illegal drug residues. They also admitted they didn’t maintain records for animal medical treatment or drug inventory. FDA said the defendants can’t sell adulterated animals or use drugs in animals in which such drugs are expressly forbidden

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Watch out for mushrooms that contain heavy metals

Posted by Bosque 827 days ago (http://www.upi.com)

12 species of mushrooms varies have been found to contain heavy metals.

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Children need more vitamin D (sun)

Posted by Bosque 834 days ago (http://latimesblogs.latimes.com)

20% of kids had levels lower than those recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Increase in cases of rickets in children. The answer..More sun exposure for kids is needed.

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