| High-Fructose Corn Syrup’s New Name Corn refiners are asking the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to change the name of high-fructose corn syrup, using the term "corn sugar" instead, in hopes of clearing up consumer confusion about the product. feeds.nytimes.com |
Doctor warnings 'on the increase' The number of official warnings given to UK doctors has risen by 50% in the past two years, figures show. bbc.co.uk |
Personal Health: Even Benefits Don’t Tempt Us to Vegetables Despite the numerous benefits of vegetables, they just aren’t making Americans’ plates. feeds.nytimes.com |
Jail not the answer for alcohol abusers The new Chief Justice of the Northern Territory has signalled long jail terms will not be used to deter habitual drunks. abc.net.au |
'Contraceptive gel' shows promise A birth control gel that is applied directly to the skin could offer women an alternative to the Pill, say experts presenting latest trial data. bbc.co.uk |