The FDA has issued a warning regarding the potential risks of probiotics given to preterm infants, following the death of an infant who received probiotics in the hospital.

Obesity is increasing almost everywhere in the world, with more overweight and obese than underweight people globally. The accepted view is that overeating and insufficient physical activity are the causes. However, a small group of researchers questions this assumption and directs attention to the role of chemicals in the expanding waistlines.

The French agency ANSES is closely monitoring the issue of prosulfocarb. Prosulfocarb is the second most used herbicide active ingredient in France.

Researchers have found that alternative drinking straws made of plant-based materials may not be as environmentally friendly as they seem.

3-MCPD (3-monochloropropane-1,2-diol) is a chemical compound recognized as a contaminant in certain food products, notably forming during the processing of foods subjected to high temperatures, such as the refining of edible oils and various heat-intensive culinary practices. While it is a studied area, its presence and levels in pre-fried foods might be underestimated.

The market for plant-based meat and dairy substitutes has grown significantly in recent years, thanks to increasing consumer demand. First seed milks appeared on the shelves, followed by plant-based alternatives to cheese. These new products differ in terms of composition and production, and can therefore pose a variety of risks when consumed.

A new Canadian study suggests that childhood allergies, including eczema, asthma, hay fever and food allergies, are linked to an imbalance of bacteria in the gut.

Quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs) are a diverse group of chemicals discovered in the 1940s, primarily used in antimicrobials, disinfectants, sanitizers, and surfactants. Studies indicate increased human exposure to QACs and environmental releases in recent years, partially due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

A new study has found that consuming processed foods and drinks, such as biscuits, cakes and carbonated soft drinks, increases the risk of developing kidney stones.

According to a study, a sugar substitute called erythritol has been linked to blood clots, stroke, heart attack and death.

Research at Stockholm University has revealed that the manufacturers of pesticides used in apple orchards have concealed research showing that they can harm people's brains.

In March 2023, EFSA's new evaluation of the nitrosamine content of foods was published, according to which the dietary intake of these substances generated during the preparation and processing of foods raises health concerns for all age groups.

The UK has halted imports of live cattle, sheep, and goats from France due to an outbreak of a potentially fatal disease for ruminants known as Epizootic haemorrhagic disease (EHD) (also known as Ibaraki disease in cattle).

Several news portals have shared the news that the Asian hornet ((Vespa velutina) has also appeared in Hungary in 2023, as reported by the OMME (National Hungarian Beekeping Association).

A newly discovered group of Jingmenviruses have been shown to infect a wide range of hosts and are associated with febrile illness in humans.