Food Manifest 
Key Update Children under the age of five are nearly three times more likely to fall ill from unsafe food than older children and adults, according to new estimates released by the World Health Organisation (WHO). Although they account for only 9% of the global population, young children suffer nearly one-third of all foodborne disease
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Key Development Infant formula, a staple for millions of babies worldwide, can carry hidden contamination risks. Recent global recalls have highlighted how invisible toxins and chemicals can enter formula at multiple stages. Infant formula can become contaminated at different points—from ingredients to processing to preparation at home. Raw materials like cereals, milk, or oils may
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Key Development Researchers at the University of Cambridge have identified 168 chemicals that interfere with the growth of beneficial gut bacteria. They published their findings in Nature Microbiology after testing 1,076 chemical contaminants on 22 common gut bacterial species. The team also developed a machine-learning model to predict how these chemicals affect microbial growth. Common
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