On a ship that caught tuna for American consumers, fishermen said they were fed so little that they resorted to eating the bait. On another, a worker said he was beaten repeatedly by the captain, sometimes with a metal hook. On a third, a man who experienced severe burns in a kitchen accident said he…
CHICAGO — Consumers are taking more control of their dietary choices today, and as a result, are choosing to eat healthier than in recent years, according to new research by Mintel in its Food and Drink Nutrition Claims report. In the report, nearly 1 in 5 people surveyed (19%) currently claim to eat healthy “all…
A new study offers more evidence linking cancer to inflammation from diets high in processed foods. It found tumors were fueled by inflammatory compounds and a lack of compounds linked to healing. Researchers are looking to foods such as leafy greens and fish to pinpoint disease-fighting molecules. Ultra-processed foods may be fueling a rise in…
A seafood vendor in eastern China has garnered widespread praise on mainland social media for draining the water from tanks of live marine products he was transporting to extinguish a car fire. As a result of his actions, he suffered a total loss of the seafood he intended to sell. The incident occurred on an…