Do you know that the food we eat may cause side effects? And we are not talking about spoiled or low quality food. Freshly harvested or just cooked food may also cause side effects, some are serious, some are just disturbing, and some may put you into embarrassing situation. Here is a list of 29 common side effects caused by the food we eat. picked by karenben 2 days ago

The world can reach a significant new climate change pact by the end of 2009 if current talks keep up their momentum, the head of the United Nations climate panel said on Sunday. picked by JDRucker 2 weeks ago

The surge in food prices could push 100 million people into deeper poverty, World Bank President Robert B. Zoellick said at the International Monetary Fund-World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington. picked by kErObErOs32 1 month ago

Your baked potato may not be quite as nutritious by the end of the century, a new study suggests. As carbon dioxide levels continue to accumulate in the atmosphere due to the use of fossil fuels, the increase could cause a decrease in the nutritional value of many key food crops. picked by AutumnLotus 4 months ago

The parents of a five-year-old boy who had never eaten have revealed their delight after he tucked into to a plate full of food for the first time after receiving specialist treatment in Austria. picked by AutumnLotus 2 months ago

Nothing taste better than ready-to-eat delicious food packed in a can. Bon Appétit! picked by huffy 3 months ago

A chef with a fear of food has survived for the past 25 years on a diet of biscuits. Andrew Forster's bizarre eating disorder means he cannot eat the meals he cooks up for customers at his restaurant. picked by AutumnLotus 2 months ago

The hundredth anniversary of a national conservation meeting called by Theodore Roosevelt brought officials from 18 states to sign a statement calling for federal action on climate change. Ars reports from the 008 Conference of Governors on Climate Change. picked by JDRucker 4 weeks ago

Wonder Bagels, in Jersey City, N.J., posted a letter from its wheat supplier, A. Oliveri & Sons, saying the recent situation was unprecedented.

"The major mills across the country are using words like 'rationing' and 'shortages' if things continue," it said. "We will sweat out the summer together, hoping there will be some flour left to purchase at any price." picked by deEPCHill 1 month ago

The US Food and Drug Administration claimed that food from cloned animals is safe to eat and they need no special labeling. This caused a mixed reactions from the consumer federations, who refused to sell the cloned food. picked by maxriter 4 months ago

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Another argument has joined the mix as well: Junk food, like cigarettes, is addictive and should be similarly regulated. Initially, this was just a metaphor. Now it's becoming more than that. Scientists are trying to show that food literally addicts you like drugs. picked by JDRucker 5 days ago

Five minutes of fun! picked by topofall 1 month ago

A U.N. official says the World Food Program is suspending cyclone aid to Myanmar because its government seized supplies flown into the country.

It's very difficult to be subjective when things like this happen. picked by Bandit 7 days ago

Jiaozi (Chinese transliteration) or gyōza (Japanese transliteration) and also known as mandu (Korean transliteration), is a Chinese dumpling, widely popular in China, Japan, Korea, as well as outside of East Asia particularly in the United States... picked by lovesrb 4 months ago

Poisonous or dangerous food is considered a special delicacy by some cultures in several parts of the world. In most cases, a nice feast may turn into a deadly game of Russian roulette. picked by DemureArt 3 months ago

A food company in Birmingham, England, has begun marketing fully edible bowls and plates.

Is there not a quiznos in England? :) picked by muppet 4 months ago

For the third consecutive year, Chicago-area Muslims have made one of the Food Depository’s single largest annual meat donations. More than 21,000 pounds of Halal beef was donated in January picked by 2manyusernames 3 months ago

The average family in the UK throws away £610 of perfectly good food each year — much of it totally untouched.

I'd love to know the stat's for the USA too. picked by doggylives 6 days ago

Here are some highlights from what appears to be a Dutch food convention. Who in their right mind would eat a "jussipussi"? Oh, umm, the line forms at the right... picked by mitzuzake 3 months ago