Smithfield Closing Facility February 1/Norfolk, Va./The Virginian-Pilot( -- Smithfield Foods Inc. plans to close a facility in Smithfield that makes barbecued ribs, stews and soups in March, laying off 53
More Weight Watchers at Applebee's February 1/Appleton, Wis./Food & Beverage Close-Up -- Applebee's announced the addition of three new Weight Watchers-endorsed items, bringing the total number of Weight Watchers items
New Dietary Guidelines Announced January 31/Washington/States News Service -- Agriculture Secretary TomVilsack and Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Kathleen Sebelius announced the release of the
Consequences of D Deficiency January 31/Perth, Australia/ABC Premium News (Australia) -- Australian researchers have found vitamin D deficiency can lead to poor lung function and changes in lung growth. Doctor
Omega-3 and Depression January 31/London/Hindustan Times -- A new study has said that dietary insufficiency in omega-3 fatty acid may explain deleterious consequences on synaptic functions and emotional behaviors. These
Fruit Juices Perhaps Not as Healthy as Thought January 31/Islamabad/Pakistan/Right Vision News -- Drinking packaged fruit juices might not be good for your health, if nutritionists are to be believed.
Cyanotech Names Director January 31/Airline Industry Information -- The board of directors of Cyanotech Corp., a microalgae technology company, announced the appointment of Ralph Carlton as an independent director. Carlton
Seeing Through Beer Goggles January 29/Scottish Express -- The phenomenon known as "beer goggles" -- where people seem far more attractive after a few drinks -- appears to be true.
A Beef with Taco Bell January 29/Norfolk, Va./The Virginian-Pilot -- Taco Bell went big and bold to respond to a lawsuit claiming that its taco filling cannot be called beef,
Eating poor food can put you in a low mood, new research suggests. Scientists have found a link between consuming harmful trans fats and an increased risk of depression; however, olive oil and healthier polyunsaturated fats appear to have the opposite effect, helping to keep people cheerful.