Preliminary assessment of dietary exposure to 3-MCPD in the Netherlands During the production of refined vegetable oils and fats, and especially palm oil, a process contaminant called 3-MCPD is formed.
Lab tests alone not conclusive for diagnosis of Lyme disease Lyme disease can cause a variety of complaints in patients. Laboratory tests for the disease can support medical practitioners in making a diagnosis but are not necessarily conclusive.
Jacob van Klaveren appointed as guest Professor at the Technical University of Denmark On 15 March 2016, Jacob van Klaveren was appointed as guest Professor in risk-benefit analyses at the Technical University of Denmark, DTU.
Air quality improved, not everywhere below limit values In recent years there has been a decline in the average concentrations of fine particulates and nitrogen dioxide.
Measures EU cities against effects of climate change Some European cities have developed effective policies to adapt to more frequent wet and dry periods forecast for the years ahead, as a result of climate change.
Further research into hazards posed by e-cigarettes Safety of nicotine-containing electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) cannot be confirmed because of the limited amount of published research in this area.