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Sales hit an all-time record for the 175-year-old company of more than 4 billion Swiss francs (3.45 billion euros, $4.3 billion). (Photo)

Lindt eyes chocolate lovers in emerging markets

This positive trend is being fuelled by consumers' growing demand for quality and growing desire for chocolate with a...

6 March 2018 4:04 PM IST

Believe it or not, cocaine is a very common environmental contaminant - it is well known that it is present on many bank notes. (Photo: Pixabay)

Kindergartner finds bag of cocaine in classmate's backpack

A teacher saw her with the bag and, suspecting it was drugs, took it away. The school then alerted authorities.

17 May 2018 6:36 PM IST

Sweet tooth? Brain-tinkering study makes sugar taste vile

It would be like taking a bite of your favourite chocolate cake but not deriving any enjoyment from doing so.

31 May 2018 12:35 PM IST

Those who regularly consumed at least two, one-ounce servings of nuts each week demonstrated a 42% improvement in disease-free survival. (Photo: Pixabay)

Eating almonds, walnuts may help fight colon cancer: study

The results highlight the importance of emphasising dietary and life-style factors in colon cancer survivorship.

1 March 2018 3:47 PM IST

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Some calories can do a lot more harm than others, new study reveals

The paper reviewed the significant challenges involved in conducting and interpreting nutrition research.

16 May 2018 12:08 PM IST

This white thing on the chocolate does not mean that the chocolate is mouldy. (Photo: Pixabay

Nestle to cut more sugar and salt in its products

Nestle and its rivals are under pressure from a shift in consumer preferences towards healthier food and away from...

16 May 2018 9:28 AM IST

Such imports caused the price of sugar to crash in the domestic market, it was alleged. (Photo: Debasish Dey)

Pak sugar row raises Cong hackles

Sakuma Exports Limited has exported chocolates to Pakistan and imported some 20,000 tonnes of sugar under the barter...

15 May 2018 1:59 AM IST

Safety concerns may lead to poor adherence and discontinuation of asthma medications during pregnancy. (Photo: Pixabay)

Study finds eating fast food linked to infertility in women

Women who rarely or never ate fast food have 8 pc risk of infertility, while those who do have double the risk.

10 May 2018 8:49 AM IST

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Can mandatory policy schemes influence sugar consumption?

The findings suggest that while nutrition standards in schools could have an impact on sugar-sweetened beverage...

29 March 2018 4:24 PM IST

Sugar production in India, the worlds second largest producer, is estimated to be lower at over 21 million tonnes this year.

Govt allows export of 2 million tonnes of sugar

Sugar mills owe Rs 13,899 crore to sugarcane growers as on March 21, according to official data.

29 March 2018 10:40 AM IST

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Workplace foods may lead to unhealthy eating

Employers may also want to consider healthy meeting policies to encourage healthy food options at meetings.

12 Jun 2018 5:15 PM IST

Obesity has shifted certain cancers to younger age groups, and intensified cellular mechanisms promoting the diseases. (Photo: Pixabay)

4 foods that can cause cancer revealed

We take a look at 4 otherwise innocent looking food items that can cause cancer

29 Jun 2018 4:30 PM IST