Bird flu virus is back, should we be worried?
Experts concerned an avian flu variant could ‘jump’ and cause outbreak in humans
Experts concerned an avian flu variant could ‘jump’ and cause outbreak in humans
Irish researchers helping international effort to close knowledge gap
Experts have tough job communicating evidence around policy issues such as Covid-19
Psychoactive compound levels in 37% of products could exceed European safety limits
Tracing advances could see ‘stigma of shellfish’ start to disappear, says restaurateur
Department of Agriculture said it would await outcome of review to begin later this year
Opportunities abound for Ireland given its justified reputation for producing quality foods
Erosion of trust in society is a threat to food safety, says European food authority
Dr Url tells Dublin food safety conference 100m people could have calories we bin
With issues surrounding hospitals dominating the department’s agenda, public health nutrition appears to be a low priority and, where operational, lacks transparency and momentum
European Commission urged to act decisively to halt decline of bee population
The labels on probiotic drinks don’t say what they hope to achieve, for very good reason
The explosion of superbugs already claims 33,000 lives in the EU every year
Branded ‘sauces’ offer convenience, but are often loaded with sugar and poor value for money
Device to test beef and poultry likely to be rolled out across the EU
Glyposate exposure levels were just 1 per cent of accepted European norms, NUI Galway study finds
Department of Agriculture said it was guided by European Food Safety Authority on use of Roundup
Denis Naughten recommends opting out of directive on GMOs
Population subjected to ‘low exposure’ but within EU safety limits, NUIG study finds
Food labels: Frozen oven chips may be convenient but many contain a long list of unsavoury additives
‘What we are saying is that the environment influences the emotional state and this is an important component of welfare’
Given the additives used, choosing bacon is a trade off – you can have your bacon and eat it too, but not too much if you value your health
BPA is widely added to packaging, and more than 80% of teenagers have it in their bodies
European food watchdog running rule over impact of chemicals on pivotal pollinators
We’re living longer and there are more ways to enjoy life but as with most things, it’s important to plan ahead
More than 50 per cent of adults say they eat undercooked burgers in restaurants
Michael Viney: D’Arcy Wentworth Thompson belongs on the same shelf as Charles Darwin
Michael Viney: Is Roundup safe or carcinogenic? What about other herbicides?
Fears Flanders delicacy is under attack are unfounded amid warning on healthy cooking
‘If you are to eat some superfood constantly, you could end up with a very bad diet’
Tests by Department of Agriculture found one in 40 samples exceeded permissible limits
Do chia seeds really make you live for ever? We examine the evidence ... and look at the hipster ratings
Mixed reaction to decision after conflicting reports over cancer risks of glyphosate
Food Safety Authority of Ireland issues warning on dangers of eating kernels
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices