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Foundation for Food Irradiation Education - Organization that provides informative information and strives to improve communications about food irradiation to the public via the industry, media, and academia.
Meta Description: [ The Foundation for Food Irradiation Education (FFIE) is a member-supported organization managed in Canada and hosted in the United States. Its purpose is to provide factual and informative information and to improve communications about food irradiation to the public, the industry, media and acad... ]


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Millions with mental disorders in the developing world are deprived of necessary treatment and care
Thu, 09 Oct 2008 11:00:00 +0200
9 October 2008 -- More than 75% of people suffering from mental disorders in the developing world receive no treatment or care. A new WHO programme launched today, on World Mental Health Day 2008 highlights the huge treatment gap for a number of mental, neurological and substance use disorders.
WHO agreed on a research agenda on climate change and public health
Wed, 08 Oct 2008 11:00:00 +0200
8 October 2008 – A meeting of experts convened by the World Health Organization (WHO) in Madrid agreed today to a research agenda to develop an evidence-based framework for action on the human health implications of climate change.
Public hearing on ways of reducing harmful use of alcohol
Thu, 02 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0200
2 October 2008 -- WHO invites all parties with an interest in reducing the harmful use of alcohol to share their views in a web-based public hearing being organized between 3 and 31 October.
Vigilance needed to ensure safe infant food
Fri, 26 Sep 2008 11:00:00 +0200
26 September 2008 – WHO and the UN Food and Agriculture Organization are urging affected countries to ensure safe feeding of millions of infants following the ongoing melamine-contaminated milk crisis in China.
Accelerating efforts to save the lives of women and newborns
Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0200
25 September 2008 -- Today, as world leaders gather for the High-Level Event on the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), we jointly pledge to intensify our support to countries to achieve Millennium Development Goal 5: “To improve maternal health” – the MDG showing the least progress.
Marketers of electronic cigarettes should halt unproved therapy claims
Fri, 19 Sep 2008 11:00:00 +0200
19 September 2008 -- Contrary to what some marketers of the electronic cigarette imply in their advertisements, the World Health Organization does not consider it to be a legitimate therapy for smokers trying to quit.

 
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BBC - Farmed Salmon Contaminated - Aquaculture practice of concentrating feed from other ocean fish, provided to farmed salmon contain high levels of PCB's, according to research.
Meta Description: [ Some farmed salmon contain high levels of potentially dangerous man-made chemicals, according to research. ]

Biodevastation2000 - Non-profit movement that aims to stop all forms of genetic engineering on food and limit the power government has over the food economic system.

Campaign for Real (Raw) Milk - Advocates the consumption of clean, unpasteurized, whole milk, and additive-free organic dairy products. Find out how to get raw milk and read articles on the health benefits of raw milk.
Meta Description: [ A CAMPAIGN FOR REAL MILK: Consumption of clean, unpasteurized, whole milk, and additive-free organic dairy products from old fashioned pasture-fed cows confers excellent health and promotes ecologically friendly farming. ]

Fast Food for a Fast World - US fast food revenues exceed higher education, personal computers, and software. US spends more on fast food than any other entertainment activity combined. Article from Rolling Stone magazine.

404 Food Irradiation - Issues and concerns regarding the practice of irradiating food to kill germs.

Foundation for Food Irradiation Education - Organization that provides informative information and strives to improve communications about food irradiation to the public via the industry, media, and academia.
Meta Description: [ The Foundation for Food Irradiation Education (FFIE) is a member-supported organization managed in Canada and hosted in the United States. Its purpose is to provide factual and informative information and to improve communications about food irradiation to the public, the industry, media and acad... ]

HingePin - Brings together research from indexed journals in environmental medicine, clinical ecology, toxicology, molecular biology, and genetics to provide a new framework for understanding nourishment. Intended as a sourcebook as well as a teaching tool.
Meta Description: [ This book/textbook ]

500 Irradiation - How Safe Is Your Dinner? - Good Housekeeping article on the pros and cons of food irradiation, including recent FDA decisions and the debate over labeling for consumers.
Meta Description: [ Irradiation kills lethal bacteria in food and keeps it fresher longer. How to balance the pros and cons of a technique. ]

Ladies Home Journal on Nutrition - Features facts to help you eat healthy and control your food intake.
Meta Description: [ Nutrition information from Ladies' Home Journal Online ]

Microwaved Food: The Dangers - Reviews evidence suggesting that microwaving food destroys nutrients and makes certain substances toxic, leading to adverse health effects.
Meta Description: [ Microwave cooking is killing you! Learn about the unknown health problems associated with eating microwaved food ]

Organic Consumers Organization - For the labeling of genetically engineered, biotech, GMO, and Novel food. Also encourages organic food and pesticide reduction. Advocates concern about the dangers of food irradiation. A clearinghouse for activists.
Meta Description: [ Research and Action Center for the Organic, Buy local, and Fair trade movements. ]

Parents Jury Rates Children's Foods - The Children's Food Awards spotlight the foods and drinks that The Parents Jury considers to be not only the healthiest for their children, but also the most unhealthy.
Meta Description: [ SUSPENDED BY SUSP. CONTROL PANEL ]

Social Issues Research Centre - Provides research and reporting on food, health, and other lifestyle matters, and campaigns against scares.
Meta Description: [ The Social Issues Research Centre was established to conduct research and promote debate on all aspects of lifestyles and social behaviour. SIRC aims to provide new insights on current social and cultural trends, and to present a balanced perspective on key social issues. ]

Tartrazine - Foods in which it occurs and links to articles on health problems it causes.
Meta Description: [ This is an information resource site for those with sensitivity to Yellow Dye #5, also known as Tartrazine. ]

True Food Organization - Activist site sponsored by GreenPeace focusing on organic food. Includes extensive information and links.

Weston A. Price Foundation - Information on the benefits of nutrient-dense foods and the foundation's agenda in the areas of education and research; articles on specific foods such as soy products.
Meta Description: [ Your source for independent and accurate information on diet and health. We support traditional foodways, organic farming, pastured livestock, truth in labeling, prepared parenting, nurturing therapies, access to clean certified raw milk and a ban on soy infant formula. ]

World Food Safety Organisation - Aims to provide food safety professionals with a neutral forum for the exchange of ideas and experience.


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