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New photographed and philosophical guide for sushi lovers

Sushi connoisseurs and novices alike will be delighted to indulge in Ole Mouritsen's new book, Sushi: Food for the Eye, the Body and the Soul, a beautifully photographed and philosophical guide for those who prepare and eat sushi.

5 Oct 2009

Consumer Reports covers issues pertaining to the efficacy and safety of prescription and non-prescription drugs

Consumer Reports and ConsumerReportsHealth.org cover issues pertaining to the efficacy and safety of prescription and non-prescription drugs (including natural medicines), mental health, diet and nutrition, food safety, and fitness.

26 Aug 2009

Chemical engineer mother works to help kids on feeding tubes

Dr. Stephanie Farrell's daughter Phoebe is barely five and, along with French fries and pizza, she loves sushi, Thai and Indian food, and tacos.

17 Dec 2008

Snakes vault past toxic newts in evolutionary arms race

Snakes don't eat fugu, the seafood delicacy prepared from blowfish meat and famed for its poisonous potential.

11 Mar 2008

Alexander Litvinenko poisoning caused limited public concern

The fatal poisoning of Alexander Litvinenko with radioactive polonium-210 in London in 2006 caused limited public concern about potential health risks, according to a study published on bmj.com.

2 Nov 2007

Eating raw fish raises potential health concerns

Two case studies from Japan presented at the 72nd Annual Meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology point to a potential health problem in the United States, as more Americans consume raw fish in the form of sushi and sashimi. Anisakiasis (round worm) is a human parasitic infection caused by the consumption of raw or undercooked seafood containing Anisakis larvae.

16 Oct 2007

Imaginary food intolerances can damage the health

A survey by a testing firm has found that millions of Brits have self-diagnosed a food intolerance and may well be avoiding important foods as a result.

20 Sep 2007

Consumer food trends

Rose petals and orange blossoms are turning up in yogurt and the newest drinks touting antioxidants double as high-octane cocktail mixers.

2 Aug 2007

A quarter of adult New Yorkers have elevated blood mercury levels

A quarter of adult New Yorkers have elevated blood mercury levels, according to survey results released today by the Health Department, and the elevations are closely tied to fish consumption.

24 Jul 2007

Why the cold hurts - research has implications for pain relief

Freeing knotted shoelaces with fingers that are frozen stiff is extremely difficult and can even be painful.

20 Jun 2007

Mustard and garlic kick linked to single pain receptor

A single pain receptor is solely responsible for the kick delivered by mustard oil and garlic, according to research in the Cell. Mustard oil is the active ingredient in mustard and in the pungent green sushi condiment known as wasabi.

28 Mar 2006

A misconception that eating wasabi decongests the nose

Wasabi, (Wasabia japonica) is commonly known as the Japanese horseradish used to enhance the enjoyment of sushi.

18 Sep 2004

Seaweed called hijiki should not be eaten due to high levels of arsenic

The Food Standards Agency is advising people not to eat a type of seaweed called hijiki because of the high levels of arsenic that it contains.

29 Jul 2004

Only 23 percent of Americans currently eat five or more servings of fruits and vegetables a day

Eat your vegetables - good advice when we were kids, and it's good advice for adults. Only 23 percent of Americans currently eat five or more servings of fruits and vegetables a day.

23 Jun 2004