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Endogenous Cushing's Syndrome - FDA Approves Korlym (Mifepristone) (2/23/2012 12:44:33 AM) The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Korlym (mifepristone) to control hyperglycemia (high blood sugar levels) in adults with endogenous Cushing's syndrome, who have type 2 diabetes or glucose intolerance, who remained unresponsive to previous surgery or are not eligible candidates for surgery. Pregnant women should never take Korlym (contraindicated). Until the FDA approved Korlym for the treatment of endogenous Cushing's syndrome, there were no approved medications to treat the disorder... Heartless mum and son left two dogs to rot in a boarded-up attic (2/23/2012 12:28:58 AM) The unloved pets died in agony when the loft was nailed shut and they were abandoned without food or wate Evolution Of Staph 'Superbug' Traced Between Humans And Food Animals (2/22/2012 9:24:19 AM) A strain of the potentially deadly antibiotic-resistant bacterium known as MRSA has jumped from food animals to humans, according to a new study involving two Northern Arizona University researchers. Paul Keim, Regents' professor and director of NAU's Center for Microbial Genetics and Genomics, and Lance Price, NAU faculty member and director of the Center for Food Microbiology and Environmental Health at the Translational Genomics Research Institute, collaborated with scientists at 20 institutions around the world on the study published in the online journal mBio... David Jones MP sacrifices Twitter for Lent (2/22/2012 9:07:54 AM) While many will be giving up alcohol or stodgy food for Lent, one MP is giving up a very modern guilty pleasure - Twitter. Local Business Accelerators competition winner Celtic Food Products has £1m turnover in its sights (2/22/2012 6:47:54 AM) CELTIC Food Products is looking for continued growth after building a portfolio of customers across South Wales. Cadbury gets single mention in Kraft's bumper results (2/22/2012 6:45:50 AM) On January 19, 2010, the board of Cadbury eventually agreed to sell the company to US food maker Kraft for $11.9bn (£7.5bn). Weaning From Gluten May Be Pointless For Many (2/22/2012 4:05:03 AM) People who do not have celiac disease and believe they have "non-celiac gluten sensitivity" may be weaning themselves off gluten unnecessarily, researchers from the University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy, reported in Annals of Internal Medicine. The authors added that the majority of people who avoid gluten have "nonceliac gluten sensitivity" - those with celiac disease are a minority among gluten avoiders. Individuals with celiac disease have a condition in which the lining of the small intestine becomes damaged; undermining their ability to absorb nutrients from food properly... Teenage girls 'given drink and drugs by sex gang' (2/22/2012 1:06:14 AM) Five vulnerable teenage girls, including a 13-year-old, were given alcohol, drugs and takeaway food before being raped and "shared" by an organised gang over a two-year period, a court heard yesterday.Related Stories'Sex gang plied underage girls with drink'Young disabled stay silent over hate crimesCharlotte Church ready to settle hacking claim for 'up to £500,000'Military armoured cars attract interest from MetSuicides 'just a part of life' at prison Takeaway applies for 4am licence (2/21/2012 10:29:46 PM) A FAST food outlet in Newport High Street has applied to the Isle of Wight Council’s licensing department to extend its opening hours until 4am. Council to target poor performing food businesses through six-week project (2/21/2012 7:58:32 PM) Wiltshire Council is to offer intensive support to poor performing food businesses in a bid for them to improve. Takeaway applies for 4am licence (2/21/2012 6:48:24 PM) A FAST food outlet in Newport High Street has applied to the Isle of Wight Council’s licensing department to extend its opening hours until 4am. FDA acts to stem shortages of two cancer drugs (2/21/2012 5:04:33 PM) (Reuters) - The Food and Drug Administration plans to address a potentially life-threatening shortage of two leading cancer drugs by allowing one of them to be imported from abroad and rushing approval for a new manufacturer to make the second. Toddler 'drank toxic cannabis food' (2/21/2012 4:48:13 PM) A two-year-old died after drinking poisonous plant food his mother was using to grow cannabis, a court has heard. Rise in profits for Kerry Group (2/21/2012 4:27:53 PM) The Irish food company Kerry Group reports an increase in annual pre-tax profits of almost 11%. Calling on budding chefs to join Bradford Leigh food contest (2/21/2012 3:48:55 PM) Chefs are being sought to take part in The Plough Inn’s latest food competition, being held at the Bradford Leigh pub at 7.30pm on Sunday. Boy 'killed by toxic plant food' (2/21/2012 3:47:06 PM) A two-year-old boy from West Yorkshire died after drinking poisonous plant food his mother was using to grow cannabis, a court hears. Sir Elton axes concerts due to food poisoning (2/21/2012 10:24:14 AM) SIR ELTON JOHN was forced to axe two concerts in Las Vegas at the weekend (17-19Feb12) after suffering a bout of food poisoning. Risk Of Seizures May Increase With Swap To Generic Antiepileptic Drugs (2/21/2012 10:24:14 AM) The substitution of brand-name antiepileptic drugs with cheaper generic equivalents has been an ongoing point of contention among doctors, federal officials and people with epilepsy. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration claims generic antiepileptic drugs have the same dosage, purity and strength as their brand-name counterparts and the two are interchangeable. But doctors and people with epilepsy remain concerned, citing widespread reports of individuals suffering seizures after switching medication... Breaking news: Drought declared for South East (2/21/2012 4:28:27 AM) The south east of England is now in a state of drought, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has said. How long can someone survive in the cold without food? (2/20/2012 5:24:17 PM) A Swedish man, found in a car buried under snow, says he survived for two months without food by eating handfuls of snow. But how long can people go without food? UK & World News: Drought declared for South East (2/20/2012 5:07:52 PM) The south east of England is now in a state of drought, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has said. Nanoparticles In Food, Vitamins Could Harm Human Health, Warn Researchers (2/20/2012 4:59:22 PM) Billions of engineered nanoparticles in foods and pharmaceuticals are ingested by humans daily, and new Cornell research warns they may be more harmful to health than previously thought. A research collaboration led by Michael Shuler, a professor of Chemical Engineering and chair of Biomedical Engineering at Cornell University, studied how large doses of polystyrene nanoparticles - a common, FDA-approved substance found in substances ranging from food additives to vitamins - affected how well chickens absorbed iron, an essential nutrient, into their cells... Breaking News: Drought declared for South East (2/20/2012 4:13:55 PM) The south east of England is now in a state of drought, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has said. Breaking News: Drought declared for South East (2/20/2012 4:13:55 PM) The south east of England is now in a state of drought, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has said. Goat Cheese Fortified With Fish Oil To Deliver Healthy Omega-3 Fatty Acids (2/20/2012 9:24:20 AM) Fish oil is an underused ingredient in the food industry because of its association with a strong odor and aftertaste. A new study in the February issue of the Journal of Food Science, published by the Institute of Food Technologists, shows that fish oil can be added to goat cheese to deliver high levels of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids without compromising taste or shelf-life. Fish oil delivers higher levels and more balanced proportions of omega-3 fatty acids compared to other sources such as flax and algal oil... Crisis talks at Tesco as supermarket demands changes to unpaid work scheme (2/20/2012 3:04:07 AM) Several high-profile companies have already pulled out of the Government’s under-fire ‘workfare’ scheme and the food retail giant is getting increasingly jittery after one of its stores was forced to close by protesters. Jamie Oliver has 'more influence on our diets than the government' (2/20/2012 3:04:07 AM) TV chef Jamie Oliver tops the list of influential food figures with 19 per cent of Brits naming him as their main source of inspiration for recipes and advice. The Battle of Orange: Thousands pelt each other with rotten fruit in annual food fight in Italian town (2/20/2012 1:26:13 AM) The Battaglia delle Arance is a three day food fight in the small northern Italian city of Ivrea each February. Bradford on Avon's second Seedy Sunday a success (2/19/2012 5:48:22 PM) Bradford on Avon’s second annual Seedy Sunday event held in St Margaret’s Hall gave prospective gardeners food for thought on Sunday. Qnexa Obesity Drug - FDA Concerned About Long-term Side Effects (2/19/2012 5:44:15 PM) The FDA has expressed concerned regarding obesity drug Qnexa - a combination of phentermine and topiramate - and what associations there may be between long-term usage and birth defect risks, as well as its impact on the heart. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reviewing Qnexa again, after turning down its submission for approval two years ago ("FDA Turns Down Weight Loss Drug Qnexa, But Makers See Short Timeline For Approval"). There is an FDA Advisory Panel (Endocrinologic and Metabolic Drugs Advisory Committee) meeting on 22 February... Katie Price does a half marathon - but, er, prepares for it by eating a load of junk food (2/19/2012 12:08:54 PM) Jordan ditches the usual marathon food of protein and bananas for chocolate and biscuits with her boyfriend (?) Leandro. This is our kind of training Two charity food banks open every week to cope with starving Brits (2/19/2012 12:47:16 AM) Working families and out-of-work graduates are joining the homeless in food queues as the spiralling cost of living outstrips flatlining wages UK's first ever TV advert aimed at dogs (2/19/2012 12:44:13 AM) Dog owners should be prepared for their pets to start whimpering at their TV screens, thanks to a new dog food advert. Girl 'seen searching bins for food' (2/18/2012 7:04:17 PM) A mother in the US has been arrested on suspicion of child endangerment after a naked 12-year-old girl was spotted eating food out of rubbish bins. Families unite to grow their own (2/18/2012 4:24:11 PM) A community garden project is being hailed a success growing one tonne of food for families in Flintshire in its first year. Statement On Critical Methotrexate Drug Shortage By American Society Of Hematology (2/18/2012 9:24:26 AM) As the world's largest professional society concerned with the causes and treatment of blood disorders, many of ASH's more than 16,000 members are on the front lines of dealing with the country's severe shortage of methotrexate, a drug critical in the treatment of children with acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL). This morning the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reported that two manufacturers plan additional releases at the end of this week, at the end of February, and continuing into March, which it anticipates will meet all patient needs... Eating out: When small-holder, Kay Perry, isn’t taking care of her many animals, she often enjoys a relaxed evening at The Barn, near Pontyclun (2/18/2012 6:28:37 AM) Kay, who lives in Brynna, Pontyclun, first became a fan of the traditional pub food on offer at The Barn 10 years ago when she celebrated a birthday there with her family. Spinbrush Electric Toothbrush May Not Be Safe For Use (2/18/2012 1:44:15 AM) A new warning issued by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), states that certain electric toothbrushes may not be safe for use. On more than one occasion, the battery-powered Arm & Hammer Spinbrush, previously known as the Crest Spinbrush, has been known to break, causing pieces of the toothbrush to injure eyes, and teeth, and even choking. Ali Shumaya, M.P.H., a consumer safety officer at the FDA said: "It's important that consumers know how to avoid the risks associated with using the Spinbrush... Study questions antidepressant-suicide link (2/18/2012 1:44:15 AM) NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The Food and Drug Administration has a blanket warning on antidepressant medications stating they increase the risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors among kids and young adults, but a new review of clinical data finds no link between suicide and at least two of the medications. Shatner's Broadway opening marred by food poisoning (2/17/2012 10:24:04 PM) WILLIAM SHATNER's triumphant return to Broadway on Thursday (16Feb12) was wrecked when he came down with a bout of food poisoning shortly after the show. Repeat Prostate Biopsies - PROGENSA® PCA3 Assay Helps Determine, Approved By FDA (2/17/2012 10:04:12 PM) On Wednesday, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Gen-Probe's PROGENSA® PCA3 (Prostate Cancer gene 3) assay, the first molecular test to help determine whether men with a previous negative biopsy need a repeat biopsy. Carl Hull, Gen-Probe's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer said: "When used in conjunction with other diagnostic information, our PROGENSA PCA3 assay provides clinically important information that helps physicians and their patients make better, more informed decisions about one of the most vexing problems in prostate cancer diagnosis... Heinz, Campbell Soup top Street view; shares up (2/17/2012 8:24:13 PM) (Reuters) - HJ Heinz Co and Campbell Soup Co posted better-than-expected quarterly profits, even as price increases meant to offset higher commodity costs hurt sales volume, and shares of both food makers rose in morning trade. Malnutrition Threatens Nearly Half A Billion Children (2/17/2012 4:24:18 PM) According to a report entitled "A Life Free from Hunger: Tackling Child Malnutrition" by Save the Children, nearly half a billion children are at risk of permanent damage in the next 15 years as a result of malnutrition. Chronic childhood malnutrition has been largely neglected, despite worldwide efforts to address food security. The report was released in light of the current emergency food crisis in the African Sahel. Carolyn Miles, President and CEO of Save the Children, explained: "Malnutrition is a largely hidden crisis, but it afflicts one in four children around the world... PM And Sarkozy Attack 'Horrific' Syria Scenes (2/17/2012 3:28:34 PM) David Cameron and President Nicolas Sarkozy have described their horror at events in Syria and pledged support including food rations for the country's citizens. Iceland store founder Malcolm Walker poised to buy it back (2/17/2012 9:08:36 AM) FROZEN food entrepreneur Malcolm Walker is poised to buy back Iceland Foods – the company he founded more than 40 years ago. News: Walker looks certain to take control of Deeside frozen food chain (2/17/2012 8:07:54 AM) MALCOLM WALKER looks certain to take full control of Iceland frozen food chain. Smokes and snacks help calm traders' nerves (2/17/2012 5:24:18 AM) Nervous traders turned to cigarettes and comfort food amid economic uncertainty yesterday, before better news helped markets to regain their composure. Boyd Tonkin: Heroes, villains and room to argue (2/17/2012 3:04:49 AM) It begins with Simon Schama (and Linda Grant). It ends with Umberto Eco. Along the way, it takes in one of the greatest of all food writers, Claudia Roden, Howard Jacobson, the poetry of Bob Dylan, and a panoply of outstanding authors from across the world. Three of their new books (by Claude Lanzmann, Etgar Keret and Shalom Auslander) you will find reviewed in these pages today. It also boasts an interview with the prolific cultural philosopher Zygmunt Bauman, who – as I found out at the European Cultural Congress in Wroclaw last autumn –enjoys in his native Poland a rock-star status among young fans that belies his 86 years. Study shows alcohol can help fight of parasitic infection... in fruitflies, at least (2/17/2012 2:24:03 AM) A study found the flies actively seek out food containing ethanol to kill off parasitic wasps in their blood stream. Iceland's founder Malcolm Walker launches bid to buy back the Flintshire-based chain (2/17/2012 1:48:53 AM) Frozen food firm chief executive signs exclusivity deal with creditors Spotlight On... Malcolm Walker, chief executive, Iceland (2/17/2012 12:23:53 AM) Is he the frozen food guru? Rice products may be source of high arsenic levels: study (2/16/2012 8:24:02 PM) (Reuters) - Significant levels of arsenic may be found in some prepared food products listing organic brown rice syrup as a sweetener and main ingredient, including some cereal bars and infant formulas, according to findings from a study published on Thursday. Iceland's founder Malcolm Walker launches bid to buy back the Flintshire-based chain (2/16/2012 12:08:22 PM) Frozen food firm chief executive signs exclusivity deal with creditors 'Foraging' For Memories (2/16/2012 11:04:16 AM) Humans move between 'patches' in their memory using the same strategy as bees flitting between flowers for pollen or birds searching among bushes for berries. Researchers at the University of Warwick and Indiana University have identified parallels between animals looking for food in the wild and humans searching for items within their memory - suggesting that people with the best 'memory foraging' strategies are better at recalling items... In The Battle To Improve Food Marketing Influencing Children's Diets, Mixed Progress Made By US Government And Schools (2/16/2012 10:04:08 AM) New research has found that the US government and schools have made mixed progress to comprehensively address food and beverage marketing practices that put young people's health at risk. A comprehensive review published in the March issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine finds that public sector stakeholders have failed to fully implement recommendations from the Institute of Medicine (IOM) to support a healthful diet to children and adolescents. "Evidence links the marketing of high-calorie, nutrient-poor branded food and beverage products to obesity rates... Nestle cautious on 2012 as it seeks new growth (2/16/2012 9:44:28 AM) VEVEY, Switzerland (Reuters) - Nestle echoed the cautious 2012 tone of other global food makers on Thursday and added it was banking on new markets and products to put it ahead of the field after it posted forecast-beating 2011 sales growth. Eat bananas when they're green and potatoes when they're cold: Surprising advice that'll transform how you enjoy favourite foods (2/16/2012 9:04:46 AM) The type of food you heap on to your plate is not the only thing you need to think about. How you cook, prepare or eat it can dramatically affect its health benefits. Kids 'still seeing' junk food ads (2/16/2012 9:04:09 AM) UK children are watching more television advertising for unhealthy food despite tighter regulations, research at Newcastle University suggests. Lead Levels In Lipstick Much Higher Than Previously Thought (2/16/2012 7:09:52 AM) A recent study conducted by the U.S Food And Drug Administration (FDA) reveals that over 400 popular lipstick brands contain twice as much lead as previously believed - up to 7.19 parts per million (ppm). Mark Mitchell, M.D., MPH, policy advisor of the Connecticut Coalition for Environmental Justice and co-chair of the Environmental Health Task Force for the National Medical Association comments: "Lead builds up in the body over time and lead-containing lipstick applied several times a day, every day, can add up to significant exposure levels... Food Marketing Targeted At Kids Still Not Ideal (2/15/2012 9:24:05 PM) New research shows that the US government and schools have only achieved a mixed progress in its extensive quest to address food and beverage marketing practices that are harmful to young people's health. According to a thorough review in the March issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, public sector stakeholders have failed to fully implement recommendations from the Institute of Medicine (IOM,) to support a healthful diet to children and adolescents... 'Fewer crisps' for healthy teens (2/15/2012 4:04:17 PM) Teenagers in England are eating less fatty food and more vegetables than previous generations but some are skipping meals to lose weight, according to research. VIDEO: Are 'doggy bags' the new take-away (2/15/2012 1:24:03 PM) In America it is the norm to ask to take home leftover food from a restaurant meal, but in the UK people have been shy about asking for a doggy bag. Sweet taste of success as Pancake Day boosts maple syrup sales (2/15/2012 10:28:51 AM) NEWPORT-BASED food manufacturing firm Clarks will be celebrating Pancake Day this month – with a record order book. Food prices 'hit poor families' (2/15/2012 8:24:13 AM) Dramatic food price rises have forced millions of parents in the developing world to cut back on food for their children, says aid agency Save the Children. Special report: The hungry generation (2/15/2012 2:04:04 AM) A quarter of young children around the world are not getting enough nutrients to grow properly, and 300 die of malnutrition every hour, according to a new report that lays bare the effects of the global food crisis.Related StoriesDo you like your doctor? It could be the death of youNHS reform may put patients at risk, say reports Nato supply route is reopened through Pakistan (2/15/2012 2:04:04 AM) Pakistan has temporarily allowed Nato to ship perishable food to its troops in Afghanistan, a sign of thawing tensions following US air strikes last year that accidentally killed 24 Pakistani soldiers.Related StoriesFear for deported Saudi 'ridiculous', says Malaysian home ministerApple admits it has a human rights problemThai police investigate Bangkok blastsBangkok blasts wound Iranian attackerCaught in his own blast: an Iranian targeting Israel FDA approves BioSante/Teva's testosterone gel (2/14/2012 11:44:03 PM) (Reuters) - U.S. drugs regulators on Tuesday approved a new testosterone gel from BioSante Pharmaceutical Inc and Teva Pharmaceuticals, said a Food and Drug Administration spokeswoman. Biosimilar Product Development - FDA's Draft Guidance (2/14/2012 7:25:04 PM) The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has just issued three draft guidance documents on bio-similar product development to help the U.S. industry to develop products like this. In comparison with most prescription drugs that are manufactured through chemicals processes, biological products are usually made from human and/or animal materials and include a large variety of products for the treatment of diseases and health conditions, such as vaccines, blood and blood components, gene therapies, tissues, and proteins... Arrest over KFC ear bite attack (2/14/2012 5:05:04 PM) A third man is held in connection with an alleged attack at a fast food outlet in which a man had part of his ear bitten off. Burglar in court over three break ins in Trowbridge (2/14/2012 3:29:04 PM) A 21-year-old burglar asked a judge to change his bail conditions so he could live at his mum’s because she always had food for him. Indian inflation at two-year low (2/14/2012 12:44:02 PM) India's main inflation rate falls to the lowest level in more than two years, helped by cheaper food prices. New Glaucoma Drug Zioptan Wins FDA Approval (2/14/2012 12:44:02 PM) On Friday, the US Food and Drug Administration approved Merck's Zioptan, a once-daily preservative-free opthalmic solution of tafluprost, a prostaglandin analog for lowering high intra-ocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma or with high intra-ocular pressure. High intra-ocular pressure or hypertension is when the pressure inside the eye is higher than is considered normal or healthy. Eye pressure, like blood pressure, is measured in millimeters of mercury (mm Hg). Normal eye pressure ranges from 10 to 21 mm Hg... News From The Journal Of Clinical Investigation: Feb. 13, 2012 (2/14/2012 12:44:02 PM) METABOLIC DISEASE: A direct hit from the hormone leptin has potential therapeutic consequences The number of people who suffer from one or more of the adverse complications of obesity, including type 2 diabetes, is rapidly increasing. The hormone leptin decreases food intake and increases energy expenditure. As such, it was hoped that it could be developed as an anti-obesity agent. However, the results of early clinical trials were disappointing... Potential Health Risk Posed By Phosphate Additives (2/14/2012 9:23:45 AM) Excessive consumption of phosphate is damaging to health. Therefore, food that contains phosphate additives should be labeled, as recommended by Eberhard Ritz and coauthors in their article in the current issue of Deutsches Arzteblatt International [Dtsch Arztebl Int 2012; (109 (4): 49-55]. Ritz et al. selectively review the literature on the subject, which documents the fact that excessive phosphate consumption elevates mortality in patients with renal disease. Recent studies have also shown that phosphate apparently damages blood vessels and induces aging processes... Wrexham: Award-winning bakery adds new M&S line (2/14/2012 6:49:57 AM) A WELSH bakery that supplies True Taste award-winning Welsh cakes, scones and spicy scone rings for Marks & Spencer’s Cafe Revive has launched another scone variety in the food hall, via the in-store bakery as well as in the cafes. Obama asks for hike in industry funding for FDA (2/14/2012 12:05:34 AM) WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama asked on Monday for a 17 percent hike in the Food and Drug Administration's budget, but much of the increase would come from companies, not tax dollars. General Mills buys Brazil's Yoki for $1 bln-report (2/13/2012 6:44:34 PM) Feb 13 (Reuters) - General Mills Inc agreed to buy Brazilian food company Yoki for 2 billion reais ($1.16 billion), in a move marking its return to Latin America's largest consumer market, a local... Dramatic changes to sea algae could have harmful effects for human health: Welsh academics (2/13/2012 5:47:13 PM) DRAMATIC changes to sea algae could have harmful knock-on effects for human health and the rest of the food chain, research from Welsh scientists has revealed. Sarkozy re-election bid hit by allegations of high living (2/13/2012 4:07:23 PM) Politics First Post Mon 6 Feb 2012, AT 14:13 French president accused of spending £10,000 a day on food and keeping 121 official vehicles Opta Minerals to buy petroleum coke supplier for $17.6 mln (2/13/2012 2:03:42 PM) Feb 13 (Reuters) - Opta Minerals Inc, which is majority owned by Canadian organic food processor SunOpta Inc , bought Babco Industrial Corp for $17.6 million in cash. Dramatic changes to sea algae could herald devastation for human life: Welsh academics (2/13/2012 8:48:27 AM) DRAMATIC changes to sea algae could have harmful knock-on effects for human health and the rest of the food chain, research from Welsh scientists has revealed. Swansea: ‘...It’s like finding the grass has suddenly been replaced by bushes’ (2/13/2012 8:48:26 AM) DRAMATIC changes to sea algae could have harmful knock-on effects for human health and the rest of the food chain, research from Welsh scientists has revealed. The Falklands egg shortage (2/12/2012 1:24:24 AM) Why food shortages overshadow a royal Falkland visit Jim Gamble: We are losing the race to protect our young (2/12/2012 12:25:49 AM) I don't know if you're reading your paper before breakfast, at lunch or after a good Sunday dinner. What I do know is that if you saw some of the things that have happened to youngsters who met the wrong people on the internet, you wouldn't keep your food down for long. How many of your own kids, or the children you know and care for, have mobile phones, tablets or laptops? Do you know what they do? Who they meet and what they share? The truth is you probably don't.Related StoriesBen Chu: Nation takes its medicine – but condition may worsen VIDEO: Webscape: Security for social media (2/11/2012 6:04:02 PM) Kate Russell reviews an app which provides anti-scam security for social media and discovers a recipe site curated by food writers. 50 Cent visits victims of famine (2/10/2012 11:48:39 PM) 50 Cent has teamed up with the World Food Programme to help famine victims in Somalia and Kenya. Bumper hampers for charity (2/10/2012 11:48:39 PM) PUPILS have been cooking up tasty treats to raise money and provide food for the homeless in Peterborough. Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate Approved For ADHD In Adults, USA (2/10/2012 9:43:54 PM) In the U.S., in 2007, the prescription medication Vyvanse was introduced for the treatment of ADHD in children aged 6 to 12 years old by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The following year the medication was approved to treat ADHD in adults, and approved in 2010 to treat adolescents aged 13 to 17 with ADHD... Charges over KFC ear bite attack (2/10/2012 5:23:57 PM) Two people appear in court after a 28-year-old man has part of his ear bitten off in a Glasgow fast food outlet. Stadium expansion planning row (2/10/2012 4:47:40 PM) Swansea City chairman Huw Jenkins says a decision to allow a new fast food restaurant next to the Liberty Stadium threatens plans to expand the ground. Cancer Drug Reverses Symptoms Of Alzheimer's In Mice (2/10/2012 2:23:52 PM) A drug approved for the treatment of cancer appears to quickly reverse the symptoms of Alzheimer's in mice, according to a new study from the US published in the journal Science on Thursday. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved bexarotene as a treatment for cutaneous T cell lymphoma, a type of skin cancer, in 2000. Now a team of neuroscientists has shown that when they gave the drug to mice with Alzheimer's disease, it quickly reversed the pathological, cognitive and memory deficits that accompanies it. About 5... China probes "bouncing" boiled eggs (2/10/2012 2:23:52 PM) BEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese authorities are investigating eggs which bounce after being boiled and may make men sterile, state media reported Friday, in the latest food safety scare to hit the country. No Association Between Stimulant Treatment For ADHD And Increased Risk Of Cardiac Events In Youth (2/10/2012 10:24:15 AM) Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects 5-9% of youth and is frequently treated with stimulant medications, such as methylphenidate and amphetamine products. A recent safety communication from the US Food and Drug Administration advised that all patients undergoing ADHD treatment be monitored for changes in heart rate or blood pressure. Amidst growing concern over the risks of stimulant use in youth, a study by Dr... Bakers and chaebol in South Korea: Let them eat cake (2/10/2012 9:07:24 AM) SOME parents give their children cakes. A few give them cake shops. The hot topic in South Korea is the trend for daughters and grand-daughters of chaebol families to open bakeries and other small food outlets. The chaebol are the conglomerates that dominate the Korean economy, so these plutocratic pâtissières have deeper pockets than any of the little bakers they compete against.Their baking has provoked outrage. Lee Myung-bak, South Korea’s president, calls it a “hobby” business for rich girls that threatens the livelihood of poor shopkeepers. Lee Ju-young, a member of the national assembly, likens it to Park Ji-sung (Manchester United’s Korean midfielder) lording it over amateurs in a backstreet game of football. A restaurateur in Seoul puts it more plaintively: “These families already control everything else in Korea. Why can’t they leave something for the rest of us?”The chaebol families have decided that this is not a battle worth picking. Scions of the Samsung, LG and Hyundai dy Sainsbury's relaxes freeze advice (2/10/2012 7:44:06 AM) Sainsbury's is removing advice to freeze food "on day of purchase" from its labels and informing customers it can be done up until the use-by date. FDA sets draft rules for biotech drug copies (2/10/2012 3:23:55 AM) (Reuters) - The Food and Drug Administration's long-awaited guidelines for the sale of lower-cost versions of biotechnology drugs leave open the possibility that some products might not need to be tested in humans. Catching up ketchup: Brown sauce sales boom means it could soon overtake red as nation¿s favourite (2/10/2012 2:44:04 AM) Brown sauce is defying the downturn and enjoying soaring sales as Britons ignore the gloom and tuck into their favourite comfort food accompaniment, a new report shows today. FDA panel rules against NeurogesX patch for HIV (2/10/2012 12:24:05 AM) WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A Food and Drug Administration panel of outside experts on Thursday ruled against using a pain-relief product derived from chili peppers to treat the pain that afflicts many HIV patients suffer in their extremities. FDA sets draft rules for biotech drug copies (2/10/2012 12:24:05 AM) (Reuters) - The Food and Drug Administration's long-awaited guidelines for the sale of lower-cost versions of biotechnology drugs leave open the possibility that some products might not need to be tested in humans. Mini satay chicken skewers (2/9/2012 8:30:03 PM) Chicken Satay Sticks are always a firm favourite at any party and perfect for any celebrations. Alternatively you can use turkey, beef or prawns, and if you like your food a little hotter, add more sweet chilli sauce.