Health

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Big win to eliminate toxic arsenic in meat

In a major win for public health, the FDA reported yesterday that it would withdraw approval of three of the four arsenicals in animal feed for poultry and hog production.

Chemicals and Obesity

Diet and exercise are important, but exposure to chemical obesogens may be an important contributor to the obesity epidemic.

Trade deal to undermine health, environmental standards

Closed-door trade negotiations on the Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) could significantly lower health and environmental protections.

Farm to Childcare program expands to 62 sites across Minnesota

Healthier, locally produced food on the menu for more Minnesota children.

“Two Converging Rivers”: Understanding Shuanghui’s acquisition of Smithfield

The Smithfield acquisition acutely brings home one—albeit overlooked—fact: meat is a globalized industry.




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