Archive for the ‘Food’ Category

  • Genetically Engineered Food

    How safe is genetically modified food? Was this test a legitimate study, or was its conclusion based on faulty methods?


    Thursday, October 28th, 1999
  • Food, Hormones and GMOs

    Europe bans American beef. How safe are hormone-treated beef and genetically engineered food?


    Thursday, June 3rd, 1999
  • Spice, Health & Life

    Spices and flavorings can be good for your health. Onion, garlic, hot pepper: They don’t just taste good…


    Thursday, September 3rd, 1998
  • Food Irradiation: Is it Safe?

    Food-borne diseases sicken 76 million Americans each year. Would it be safer to pass our food through the irradiator?


    Wednesday, December 24th, 1997


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