Bird flu virus is back, should we be worried?
Experts concerned an avian flu variant could ‘jump’ and cause outbreak in humans
Focus intensifies on impact of tiny plastics on human body
Irish researchers helping international effort to close knowledge gap
Scientific advisers strive to be ‘honest brokers’ in times of crisis
Experts have tough job communicating evidence around policy issues such as Covid-19
Some CBD products pose ‘potential safety risks’ – food safety authority
Psychoactive compound levels in 37% of products could exceed European safety limits
Shellfish tracing system may ease customers’ safety fears
Tracing advances could see ‘stigma of shellfish’ start to disappear, says restaurateur
Ireland unlikely to follow Germany in banning weed killer glyphosate
Department of Agriculture said it would await outcome of review to begin later this year
The Irish Times view on the the future of food: A scientific revolution
Opportunities abound for Ireland given its justified reputation for producing quality foods
Artificial meat poses huge food safety challenges – conference
Erosion of trust in society is a threat to food safety, says European food authority
Food waste an ‘ethical scandal’, says head of EU food watchdog
Dr Url tells Dublin food safety conference 100m people could have calories we bin
The Department of Health is not the place to care for the national diet
With issues surrounding hospitals dominating the department’s agenda, public health nutrition appears to be a low priority and, where operational, lacks transparency and momentum
Beekeepers call for banning of a large number of pesticides
European Commission urged to act decisively to halt decline of bee population
Are ‘probiotic’ drinks actually good for you?
The labels on probiotic drinks don’t say what they hope to achieve, for very good reason
The ‘disease’ on track to become a bigger killer than cancer
The explosion of superbugs already claims 33,000 lives in the EU every year
What is really in ready-made curry sauce?
Branded ‘sauces’ offer convenience, but are often loaded with sugar and poor value for money
New DNA test can help to fight food fraud – Food Safety Authority
Device to test beef and poultry likely to be rolled out across the EU
Research finds gardeners have low level of exposure to controversial pesticide
Glyposate exposure levels were just 1 per cent of accepted European norms, NUI Galway study finds
Weedkiller subject of multimillion payout in US will still be licensed in Ireland
Department of Agriculture said it was guided by European Food Safety Authority on use of Roundup
Genetically modified organisms: Restriction proposal for Cabinet
Denis Naughten recommends opting out of directive on GMOs
First Irish study of adult exposure to pesticide glyphosate
Population subjected to ‘low exposure’ but within EU safety limits, NUIG study finds
Do you really know what exactly is in your frozen chips?
Food labels: Frozen oven chips may be convenient but many contain a long list of unsavoury additives
We need to talk about cow welfare: what does the science say?
‘What we are saying is that the environment influences the emotional state and this is an important component of welfare’
Why you should give a rashers about what you eat
Given the additives used, choosing bacon is a trade off – you can have your bacon and eat it too, but not too much if you value your health
Are we harming our children’s health by exposing them to plastic?
BPA is widely added to packaging, and more than 80% of teenagers have it in their bodies
Ireland set to back EU ban on bee-hazardous pesticides
European food watchdog running rule over impact of chemicals on pivotal pollinators
Healthy Town: It’s never too late to feel better
We’re living longer and there are more ways to enjoy life but as with most things, it’s important to plan ahead
Are burgers your poison?
More than 50 per cent of adults say they eat undercooked burgers in restaurants
On the equiangular spiral and how the narwhal got its horn
Michael Viney: D’Arcy Wentworth Thompson belongs on the same shelf as Charles Darwin
Farmers’ weapons of mass destruction carry cancer fears
Michael Viney: Is Roundup safe or carcinogenic? What about other herbicides?
Chips are not down: European Commission protects Belgian frites
Fears Flanders delicacy is under attack are unfounded amid warning on healthy cooking
Superfoods: how super are they really?
‘If you are to eat some superfood constantly, you could end up with a very bad diet’
Pesticides found in two-thirds of fruit and vegetable samples
Tests by Department of Agriculture found one in 40 samples exceeded permissible limits
From kale to goji berries: what’s the truth about superfoods?
Do chia seeds really make you live for ever? We examine the evidence ... and look at the hipster ratings
EU extends licence of controversial weedkiller
Mixed reaction to decision after conflicting reports over cancer risks of glyphosate
Irish consumers at risk of cyanide poisoning from apricots
Food Safety Authority of Ireland issues warning on dangers of eating kernels
Second Opinion: Irish adults and children are not eating enough iron
Shoppers are busy checking for salt and sugar, but iron content is also important
The when, what and why of baby weaning
Contradictory information leaves parents confused about the best time to introduce solid food to infants
US clears genetically modified salmon for human consumption
Approval is first of its kind for an animal whose DNA has been scientifically altered
Europe to ‘analyse’ controversial WHO meat report
European Commission considering report on cancer link to decide if action required
EU food under constant threat from infectious agents
Globalisation and mass migration increase risk of diseases being carried via food chain
Cancer risk from burnt food highlighted by European agency
Food safety experts say children are most exposed group and urge more selective habits
Five espressos worth of caffeine could damage health, warns EU
European food safety study: Over 400mg of caffeine a day may be harmful to adults
EU rules on banning of GM crops move one step closer
European Council adopts rules allowing member states to restrict GM cultivation
Chemical found in plastic products poses no health risks
Food Safety Authority of Ireland welcomes discovery that BPA is safe for any age group
Cobalt cupcakes and carmine beetlejuice – tracking the colours in E numbers
Many consumers are suspicious of food colouring; are they right to worry?
‘There’s no such thing as a superfood. It’s nonsense’
Goji berries, kelp, raspberries, spinach, oysters, walnuts, green tea: are their claimed benefits just marketing?
The secret of good health? Here’s what the doctors say...
We asked three doctors for their top five tips on living a healthy life
Food safety head calls for an end to irrational fears over GM technology
Prof Alan Reilly says no one has died from eating GM food
Weave fibre into tapestry of a healthy diet
Health benefits of a diet high in fibre include reduction in cholesterol and protection against certain cancers
Lifetime of work on food safety and regulatory toxicology
Iona Sarah Pratt: March 17th, 1940 – February 12th, 2014
'Three-quarters' of public happy to eat animals fed on insects
Three-year project assessing quality and safety factors of using insects in animal feed
Ingredient research for better heart health
The prospect of more effective cholesterol lowering food ingredients has now been opened up
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