New study finds chocolate supply across the world threatened by devastating virus
Apr 30, 2024, at 02:40 pm
A rapidly spreading virus threatens the health of the cacao tree and the dried seeds from which chocolate is made, jeopardizing the global supply of the world’s most popular treat.
High levels of lead and cadmium in chocolate products raise alarm
Oct 27, 2023, at 05:21 am
Consumer Reports, a non-profit advocacy group, has conducted a study revealing high levels of lead and cadmium in a third of the tested chocolate products, media reports said.
Risk of chocolate poisoning in dogs peaks at Christmas, warn experts
Dec 27, 2017, at 10:16 pm
New York, Dec 27 (IBNS): Pet owners are being urged to be vigilant this Christmas, as University of Liverpool researchers warn of a “significant peak” in the risk of chocolate poisoning in dogs over the festive period.
An unlikely tool to combat diabetes is chocolate, say researchers
Aug 28, 2017, at 02:16 am
London, Aug 27 (IBNS): What if eating chocolate helped prevent and treat diabetes? It’s crazy enough to laugh off.