The issue of whether pregnant women whose fetuses are in a breech position should attempt to deliver vaginally is receiving fresh attention after a June 2009 decision by the Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada to adopt guidelines approving of the method in certain cases, the Washington Post reports...
When is a muffin not a muffin? How schools flout the rules"There are jumbo hotdogs, pizzas, greasy potato wedges, coated chicken wraps, chocolate muffins, the kids love it," says a secondary school teacher in Chelmsford, Essex, revealing what's on offer at breaktimes at her school. "For breakfast, they can have bacon rolls. Lunches can be a bit better, but quite often the students will just have
Sales of 1% fat milk at record level, says Food Standards Agency
Posted by edwina 202 days ago (http://www.guardian.co.uk)
Sales of 1% fat milk have soared to record levels this year, with predictions that it will overtake skimmed and full-fat products in popularity.The government's food watchdog, the Food Standards Agency, said sales had risen after a multimillion pound advertising campaign urging consumers to cut their intake of saturated fats. It advised shoppers to switch to 1% fat milk which has less fat but t
Health secretary says ex-food minister will bring experience and expertise to roleLord Rooker, the former food minister, has been appointed chair of the Food Standards Agency, it was confirmed today.Making the announcement, Andy Burnham, the health secretary, said Rooker would bring "considerable experience and expertise" to the roll."I am delighted to appoint Lord Rooker as chair of the Food Sta
Government tightening food safety standards (AP)
Posted by glenna533 254 days ago (http://us.rd.yahoo.com)
AP - New safety standards aimed at reducing salmonella and E. coli outbreaks are part of a government effort to try to make food safer to eat.
U.S. Unveils Stricter Food-Safety Standards
Posted by mamie 257 days ago (http://www.forbes.com)
Measures aimed at reducing salmonella and E. coli outbreaks
Large proportions of European coronary patients are failing to achieve lifestyle, risk factor and therapeutic targets for the prevention of further disease, according to survey results.
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