Conflict
Many GMO Studies have Financial Conflicts of InterestFinancial conflicts of interest were found in 40 percent of published research articles on the genetically modified crops, also known as GMO crops, French researchers said this week.
- Jamie Oliver calls for crackdown on junk food being sold near schools
Chef says outlets being allowed to sell fast food close to schools is in conflict with the investment in food educationCampaigning chef Jamie Oliver has demanded a crackdown on the "crazy" policy of fast food ...
- UN: Nearly 5 Million in Mali are Hungry
A convergence of droughts, harvest failures, locust invasions and political conflicts in Mali have left 4.75 million people without enough to eat, U.N. officials said Friday. UNICEF Emergency Director Afshan Khan said the children's agency ...
- The Story of Syria's Last Vineyard
Despite the conflict that has been tearing Syria apart since 2011, brothers Karim and Sandro Saade continue to supply one of the most difficult and expensive-to-produce wines in the world - Domaine de Bargylus. It's ...
- 12 Paths to Strengthening Food Security in an Unstable World
In the face of climate change, conflicts and disease, our panel suggest how to ensure access to nutritious food for allDominic Schofield, Canada director, Gain, New York, USA, @dschofieldGAIN Connect farming to better food: It's ...
- Twitter Can Provide Valuable Insight Into Mental Illness Trends
An analysis of tweets can offer a quick and cost-effective solution to mental conditions after dramatic events such as natural disasters and military conflicts, says a study that was presented at 2014 Joint Statistical Meetings ...
- When Work and Sleep Conflict, Work Wins
Higher-income people slept less than the poor. And higher-income people were more likely to be among the group that slept the least.
- Big Soda Sponsored 96 Health Groups - A Big Conflict of Interest, Study Says
Nearly 100 national health and medical groups - including the American Heart Association, the American Diabetes Association and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - enjoy sponsorship's by Coca-Cola Co. or Pepsi-Co, according to ...
- Ever Wondered How the Potato Chips Was Invented? French Fries Had a Hand
Did You know? A minute disagreement between a diner and his chef over the thickness of French Fries gave birth to the crunchy potato chips we love today.
- People With Strong Life Purpose, Easily Make Healthier Choices, Say Experts
According to a new study people with stronger life purpose are more likely to accept messages promoting health behaviour change than those with a weaker sense of purpose. The findings suggest that this might be ...
