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Even more evidence that folic acid should not b...

More supermarket chains are needed to increase competition against Australia's two big food retailers, Coles and Woolworths, to reduce food prices, federal Competition Minister Craig Emerson says. Speaking after the...

Folic acid supplements linked to asthma in chil...

Women taking folic acid supplements throughout pregnancy may increase the risk of asthma in their child by 26 per cent, research has suggested. The researchers from the Univerity of Adelaide...

More evidence that folic acid should not be in ...

Ultrasound image of a foetus: the study identified increased risk at 30-34 weeks. Photograph: Thilo Mueller/Corbis Babies born to women who have taken folic acid supplements during their pregnancy are...

Packaged breakfast cereals should be avoided at...

The fraudulent "Smart Choices" food labeling gimmick that sought to push sugary cereals as "healthy foods" is crumbling amid the pullout of Kellogg,Unilever and PepsiCo. These companies have been distancing...

Diet fizzy drinks may damage the kidneys.

Research on 3,000 women found that two or more artificially sweetened drinks a day doubled the risk of a faster-than-average decline in kidney function. The link persisted after taking account...

High fructose corn syrup and the dangers!

Snack and soft drink sweetener putting millions at risk of high blood pressure By Daily Mail Reporter Last updated at 1:52 PM on 30th October 2009 A sugary ingredient in...