01. What dangers lurk in your food? Are you worried about reports that metal-contaminated fish could be harmful to your health? DietDoc takes a look at the dangers that may lurk in the food you eat. Read02. Sudan Red: what you should know SA supermarkets have pulled products containing Sudan Red from their shelves for the second time in two years. Here's what you need to know. Read 03. The Sudan Red food scare South African food manufacturers and retailers are taking the Sudan Red food scare very seriously. DietDoc answers a few important consumer-related questions. Read 04. Link between mercury, autism? University of Texas researchers say they've identified a possible link between autism and mercury found in water and air. Read 05. Mercury in fish not so toxic The mercury in swordfish, tuna and other underwater species isn't as toxic as the mercury scientists use to gauge the dangers of eating seafood, says a new study. Read 06. Seafood tied to infertility High levels of mercury in the blood, possibly caused by eating a lot of seafood, are associated with infertility in men and women, researchers have found. Read |
07. Heavy metals found in Indian herbs One in five herbal products tied to an ancient Indian form of alternative medicine could contain potentially toxic levels of heavy metals such as lead, mercury and arsenic.
Read 08. Cancer in a can? A dangerous combination of two preservatives in soft drinks and fruit juices could be increasing consumers' risk for cancer, according to a UK report. Read 09. Snacks pose cancer risk to SA Certain snacks available to South African consumers contain excess
amounts of a colourant that may cause cancer. Read 10. Water horror Female frogs outnumbering male ones, snails born without penises, and fish that have both male and female organs. Dangerous chemicals in our water could be affecting humans too. Read |