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‘Brainy’ mice may hold key to Alzheimer’s

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Scienstists have bred ‘bright mice’ in a breakthrough which could lead to new treatments for illnesses such as Alzheimer’s.
The mice were genetically engineered to lack the enzyme Cdk5, which is blamed for the death of brain cells in Alzheimer’s patients.
As a result, they learnt more quickly than normal mice and were better […]

Dairy Sector Guidance Published, UK

The Food Standards Agency today issued guidance to help the UK dairy industry and local authorities to ensure that cheese recovery is carried out in accordance with food hygiene legislation.
In the context of the guidance, the term ‘cheese recovery’ covers the following handling, preparation and/or processing procedures of cheese for human consumption:
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Food Standards Agency Launches Consultation On Food Competences For Young People, UK

The Agency has launched a public consultation on the minimum food skills and knowledge that young people should possess, understand and be able to apply by different ages.
Working with the British Nutrition Foundation to develop the core food competences framework, the aim is to make it easier for young people to select healthier choices, […]

Health Canada Reminds Canadians Of Hamburger Food Safety Tips

Barbeque season has begun and Health Canada would like to remind Canadians of steps they can take to avoid food borne illness from E. coli bacteria from ground beef.
Eating undercooked ground beef can result in a type of food borne illness commonly called hamburger disease, caused by E. coli bacteria. Symptoms can include severe […]

Lazy children ‘are storing up problems in later life’

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Children face years of ill-health because they are not active enough, researchers say.
Scientists claim there is an epidemic of ‘mini-couch potatoes’ at risk of chronic health problems in later life.
Half of children do not get regular exercise, according to research funded by the British Heart Foundation.
It investigated activity levels among more […]