LOS ANGELES - The FDA unveiled a proposal Tuesday to require front-of-package nutrition labels on most packaged foods, a major step in combating chronic diseases. The labels, called "Nutrition ...

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The FDA's rule proposal would, if finalized, require U.S. food manufacturers to add a front-of-package (FOP) nutrition label on most packaged food goods produced in the United States. Related ...

TOKYO -- A tsunami advisory has now been lifted after an earlier warning in the wake of a strong earthquake Monday off the coast of Japan's Miyazaki Prefecture, officials said. The U.S. Geological ...

Snoop Dogg has been dubbed a 'true hero' for his 'generous' donation to those affected by the LA wildfires. It's been more than five days since 180,000 people fled Los Angeles as the county was set ...

MANILA, Philippines — The move of the Department of Agriculture (DA) to remove brand labels and premium classifications on imported rice is a “shallow attempt” at addressing price ...

A strong 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck on Sunday off the coast of El Salvador, shaking residences in many parts of the country but there was no risk of a tsunami, the country's environment ...

In December, when the Pacific Tsunami Museum in downtown Hilo laid off all 10 of its employees, suspended operations and announced it could shutter for good, former staff stepped up to try to save ...

Anyone can access those results by scanning a QR code on the baby food label with their smartphones. The new law applies only to sales of baby food in California, but major manufacturers ...

Walking down the whiskey aisle can feel a bit overwhelming, with labels packed full of terms that can seem inscrutable. From "single malt" to "cask strength" to mysterious age statements ...

(UPDATE) THE National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) has taken significant steps to enhance tsunami preparedness in vulnerable regions, particularly in Northern Luzon. NDRRMC ...

As if Florida needs another type of natural disaster to worry about. That said, scientists warned for decades a tsunami could jet our way at more than 500 mph. It's happened before. Few were ...