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Meat: Americans' #1 Food Safety Concern
According to a national survey of more than 3,000 participants conducted for NPR by Thomson Reuters, more than 60 percent of Americans are worried about food safety, with 51 percent expressing particular concern over the safety of the nation's meat supply.
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Certain meat components may increase bladder cancer risk
A new study suggests that consuming specific compounds in meat related to processing methods may be associated with an increased risk of developing bladder cancer.
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What I'm really thinking: The vegan
'I'm fascinated by the fact that my friends' desire for food they enjoy the taste of overrides any ethical considerations'
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Vegetarianism is not contrary to Arab culture
Photo: Martin Heigen
Meat is important in Middle East religious and social culture but giving it up could solve economic and environmental concerns
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UN urges global move to meat and dairy-free diet
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Lesser consumption of animal products is necessary to save the world from the worst impacts of climate change, UN report says.
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BUAV welcomes Minister's announcement to end animal testing for household products
BUAV welcomes Minister's announcement to end animal testing for household products and reduce the use of animals in research
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Labs given £1m to cut animal tests
Scientists in Scotland have been given almost £1 million to develop techniques to cut down on the use of animal testing in research.
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Experiments with genetically modified animals increase
The number of scientific procedures involving genetically modified animals has overtaken those involving "normal animals" for the first time.
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Anthony Maynard Sportive ride report: friendly, fun and a feast for foodies
Road CC reviews the Anthony Maynard Sportive which is held in memory of death of the young vegan cyclist.