Alcohol consumption linked to increased risk of cancer
A new study, published in the Lancet, has revealed that alcohol consumption is linked to an increased risk of alcohol-related
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South Africa
High blood pressure in children leads to numerous health problems. South African study highlights adverse impact.
A new collaborative study, by the University of Wits and the University of North Carolina, published in the BMC Pediatrics,
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Risk factors of colon cancer increased when diet swapped.
Diet has been categorically linked with colon cancer through a new study. The study focused on the impact of a
Read moreFUTURELIFE®, South Africa, announces NON-GMO commitment.
In 2012 the African Center for Biosafety released a report specifying that FUTURELIFE® had failed to adhere to South Africa’s
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New WHO guidelines recommend drastic reduction of sugar intake
The World Health Organization is calling on countries to reduce the sugar intake in adults and children to 10% of
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Woolworths, South Africa, hems and haws with GM commitment.
Woolworths, South Africa, has specified that it intends to cut back on genetically modified GMO products by 50% and that
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Metabolic syndrome caused by DDT
Metabolic syndrome is characterized by a cluster of conditions that increase the risk of obesity, diabetes, high cholesterol and related
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Study delights alcohol lovers; beer in marinade reduces harmful cancer causing substances in meat.
Certain countries have a tradition of grilling meat. The United States is barbecue country and South Africa has its braais.
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Taiwan implements increased GMO labeling law.
A number of countries, including South Africa and the European Union, have implemented some kind of genetically modified (GM) labeling
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Illegal imported GM products found on GM black market.
The spread of illegal genetically modified crops is pervasive where it appears that a rampant black market for these products
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