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Are there links between the microbiome and autism in children?
A paper published by Italian researchers in Nutrients reported on potential links between the microbiome and autism in children. This small study compared children diagnosed with autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) with their siblings and parents. The study looked at the...
Titanium Dioxide (E171) and heart health
In a paper published in the journal Cardiovascular Toxicity by a team from Mexico, the potential impact of long-term exposure to the white colouring titanium dioxide (E171) in rats led to heart dysfunction and the authors suggest that prolonged exposure to E171 could...
Is there a link between food contaminants and cardiovascular disease?
More data from the French Nutri-net Sante study has been published as an abstract in The European Journal of Public Health[1] and in a previous article in The International Journal of Public Health[2], reporting links between food contaminants and cardiovascular...
Are your mercury dental amalgam fillings contributing to marine mercury contamination?
In new analysis by the Rivers Trust and Wildlife and Countryside Link, more than 98% of fish and mussels from English rivers and coastal waters were found to be contaminated with mercury above EU safety limits[1]. More than half of their samples contained more than...
Letter to the UK Government highlights concerns about harmful chemicals in toys
A group of 50 patient organisations, healthcare professionals and scientists sent a letter to the UK Government highlighting concerns about the risks posed to children from harmful chemicals in toys, and calling for action[1]. The letter calls for the UK to align with...
Nitrites in bacon and ham back in the news
It is ten years since the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared that processed meat was carcinogenic to humans and on October 24th the UK group ‘Coalition Against Nitrites’ alongside four of the original authors of the 2015 report from WHO and the International...
EU Food Standards News October 2025
In October 2025, food additive regulations saw significant updates in the EU, including revised rules for sorbic acid, potassium sorbate, and quillaia extract. You can find out more about these additives on our website. Preservatives Sorbic acid and potassium...
High levels of lead found in protein powders in the US
Consumer Reports (the US equivalent of Which? in the UK) recently reported on toxic heavy metals in protein powders sold in the USA.[1] A global obsession with protein has made the selling of high protein foods and drinks a multi-billion dollar market, and this has...
Does regular consumption of low and no-calorie sweeteners affect cognition?
Cognition refers to a person’s ability to learn think, understand and remember and provides us with memory and decision-making capacity. A paper recently published in the journal Neurology reported on data from a longitudinal observational study of civil servants aged...
