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Healthy Recipes: Fabulous Flaxseed and Blueberry Pancakes
From the American Institute for Cancer Research
Smart foods help you start the day right. This week’s recipe is a great example because it combines
Healthy Recipes: Smoky Kale Soup
Enjoy Safe Smoke
By Dana Jacobi for the American Institute for Cancer Research
Why do we love to grill? Because everybody enjoys the aromatic, slightly acrid ...
WHO Experts Say H1N1 Pandemic Flu Vaccine Safe
Geneva - 30 October 2009 -- The World Health Organization says people do not have to worry about the safety of H1N1 Pandemic Flu vaccines. ...
Obama lifts HIV ban
President Obama on Friday announced that the ban that prohibits foreigners who have tested positive for HIV virus that causes AIDS from entering the United ...
New domain names will be online soon
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers board, the U.S. government appointed guardian of the Internet, announced at a meeting in Seoul on Oct ...
Friendly Bacteria Blunt Anti-Nutrient Action
Posted by: Dr. Mercola
October 31 2009
The “good” bacteria strain Bifidobacterium may reduce levels ...
More 'Safe' Water Bottles that are Actually Dangerous
Posted by: Dr. Mercola October 31 2009
Not long ago, SIGG announced that ...
Common Links in Swine Flu Deaths...
Posted by: Dr. Mercola October 31 2009
A recent study by the Centers for ...
Vitamin D deficiency key contributor to end-stage renal disease
New research found nearly 60 percent of the elevated risk of end-stage renal disease (ESRD)in African-Americans were associated with low levels of vitamin D.
"Our study ...
This is your brain on fatty acids (Press Release)
Contact: Maryalice Yakutchikmyakutc1@jhmi.edu443-287-2251Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions
This is your brain on fatty acidsScientists discover lipid may be vital to learningSaturated fats have a deservedly bad reputation, ...
Key Flu Indicators 10-30-2009
Sign up for the CDC H1N1 Flu Mobile Texting Pilot
In case you missed it, it’s not too late to sign up! Become a part ...
2009-2010 Influenza Season Week 42 ending October 24, 2009
All data are preliminary and may change as more reports are received.
Synopsis:
During week 42 (October 18-24, 2009), influenza activity increased in the U.S.
8,268 (42.1%) specimens ...
ING Group: Breakin’ Up is Hard to Do
By Rachel Stockton In today’s business climate, the only thing that’s certain is that nothing’s certain; and as ING Group and other global banking institutions ...
Job Loss: The Emotional Toll On Health and Relationships
By Rachel Stockton
Job loss happens, unfortunately, and during economic downturns like the one we’re currently in the midst of, they have far ...
Halloween Health and Safety Tips
For many people, autumn events like Halloween and Harvest Day are fun times to dress up in costumes, go trick-or-treating, attend parties, ...
What is the history of Halloween?
The observance of Halloween (All Hallow's Eve) on October 31 has long been associated with images of witches, ghosts, devils and hobgoblins. The holiday dates ...
Vegetables Protect Unborn Babies From Developing Diabetes
Friday Oct 30, 2009 (foodconsumer.org) -- New evidence is emerging on how important it is for pregnant women to eat good, nutritious food. Expectant mothers ...
Should I take the Plunge and Start My Own Business?
By Rachel StocktonKaren Mills, the head of the Small Business Administration, told CNN that now is a great time for those who have been pondering ...
ARS Releases First Hard Winter Wheat Varieties for Eastern U.S. Production
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ARS News Service Agricultural Research Service, USDA Stephanie Yao, (301) 504-1619, stephanie.yao@ars.usda.gov October 29, 2009 --View this report online, plus photos and related stories, at ...
Salt Institute cites new research in call to abandon government guidelines on salt consumption (Press Release)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Dick Hanneman Phone: 703-549-4648
October 29, 2009 dick@saltinstitute.org
Salt Institute cites new research in call to abandon government guidelines ...
What cosmetics are also drugs?
Cosmetics are products you apply to your body to clean it, make it more attractive or change the way it looks. Cosmetic products include items such ...
High Fat Diet raises Type 2 Diabetes Risk
Thursday Oct 29, 2009 (foodconsumer.org) -- A high fat diet may increase one’s risk for type 2 diabetes, according to a new study published ...
Amnesia: Types, Causes, and Symptoms
By Rachel Stockton
The young teenager with apparent amnesia found wondering around in New York’s Times Square was identified as Kacie Peterson of ...
Curry Compound Kills Esophageal Cancer Cells
Thursday Oct 29, 2009 (foodconsumer.org) -- A particular curry compound is found to be able to kill esophageal cancer cells in the laboratory, suggesting ...
Ivanka Trump weds Jared Kushner
By Rachel Stockton
Ivanka Trump and fiancé Jared Kushner exchanged nuptials at the Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, New Jersey.
Ivanka’s ...
10 Ways to Address Your Root Causes of Infertility -- Naturally
Posted by: Dr. Mercola October 29 2009
By Iva Keene
Infertility is an alarming ...
How Much Sunshine Does it Take to Make Enough Vitamin D?
How Much Sunshine Does it Take to Make EnoughVitamin D? Perhaps More Than You Think!
Posted by: ...
How Do Exchange Rates Work?
By Rachel StocktonAs most of us expected, the world-wide economic crisis not only has far reaching implications, it's also difficult to quantify, in terms of ...
Toxins in Halloween costumes scarier than ghosts
Parents should be aware that some children's face paints intended for Halloween contain toxic heavy metals and other chemicals, according to the Campaign for Safe ...
Plagued with H1N1? Forget the Flu Vaccine, Try Vitamin C*
Editor's note:
New York Times reported just minutes ago that President Barack Obama's daughters, Malia, 11 and Sasha, 8 have just been vaccinated against H1N1 or ...
Where can I learn about the Great Depression?
The Great Depression was a worldwide economic downturn that started in 1929 and ended around 1939. It was the largest economic depression in modern history, and is ...
Why antidepressants don't work for so many (Press Release)
Contact: Marla Paul Marla-Paul@northwestern.edu 312-503-8928 Northwestern University
Why antidepressants don't work for so many
Northwestern research finds drugs aim at wrong target
CHICAGO --- More than half the ...
Healthy Recipes: Sweet and Salty Crunchy Mix
A Healthy Crunch
The cold and flu season is upon us and boosting the immune system with good foods is a great way to stay ...
Tax Time: Tips for 2009
By Rachel Stockton
As 2009 winds to a close, it’s time to start thinking about income tax returns. Every year there are tax changes ...
Was “Cash For Clunkers” Successful?
By Rachel Stockton
Cash for Clunkers was, undoubtedly, an ingenious way to infuse cash not only into the crippled auto industry, but into the ...
Antipsychotic Drug Use Linked to Immediate Weight
By Rachel Stockton
A new study being published in the next Journal of the American Medical Association is reporting on research done on ...
What You Didn't Know About Fiji Water
Posted by: Dr. Mercola October 27 2009
Fiji's military junta has been declared unconstitutional ...
The New "Twilight Zone" -- Obama Declares Swine Flu Emergency
Posted by: Dr. Mercola October 27 2009
Dr. Mercola Interviews Barbara Loe ...
Is There a Way to Quit Drinking Without Quitting Drinking?
One Woman's Story
The doctors had met and the news wasn't good. I would never drink again. Something about lost wallets and contact lenses, ...
Setting Our Clocks Back: Some Surprising Health Effects
By Rachel Stockton
At first glance, the effect of changing our clocks back and forth, from Daylight Saving Time and then back to Standard ...
WHO will admit cell phones raise brain cancer risk*
The World Health Organization will soon announce that long-term use of cell phones may be linked to elevated risk of some types of brain cancers, ...
Andrew Lloyd Webber diagnosed with prostate cancer*
Famous English composer Andrew Lloyd Webber, 61, was diagnosed with early stage prostate cancer, the media reported on Oct 25. Lloyd Webber started composing at ...
Vitamin D supplements taken in early life prevent type 1 diabetes*
A new study published in the Nov 3, 2009 issue of the journal Lancet suggests that vitamin D deficiency raises risk of type 1 diabetes, ...
Improving Health with Lifestyle Changes
By Rachel Stockton
One question that gets overlooked during the debate over health care reform is simply this, “How can I maintain a healthy ...
Suboptimal vitamin D found in millions of US children*
Monday Oct 26, 2009 (foodconsumer.org) -- Millions of children in the United States aged 1 to 11 may suffer suboptimal levels of vitamin D, a ...
Daylight Saving Time ends on Nov 1
Daylight Saving Time is used to take advantage of more daylight or intended for saving daylight.Daylight Saving Time (please note it is not Daylight Savings ...
Foods That Fight Cancer
Foods That Fight Cancer?No single food or food component can protect you against cancer by itself. But scientists believe that the combination of foods in ...
Healthy Recipes: Mushroom Goulash
Everyone Dig In, It’s Dinner!
By Dana Jacobi for the American Institute for Cancer Research
Recently, I met a mom coping with an interesting role-reversal in ...
Healthy Recipes: Lemon Broiled Tempeh
from the American Institute for Cancer Research
Expand your menu options by incorporating unusual ingredients with traditional items to create powerhouse nutritional dishes that provide exciting ...
Diabetes drug may also help weight loss*
A new study published online Thursday in the Lancet suggests a diabetes drug may be used as a treatment for weight loss. Liraglutide, the diabetes ...
Vitamin D prevents breast cancer - study
Editor's note: October is the Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In this month, we'd encourage women to learn something that they can use to prevent the ...
Blood Donation: The Gift of Life
By Rachel Stockton
Howard Drew is 77 years old, and a retired military commander who hasn't been sick in 12 years. But that's not the most ...
The Elderly with Vitamin D Deficiency Die Earlier*
Saturday Oct 24, 2009 (foodconsumer.org) -- Two recent studies suggest that vitamin D deficiency can be a cause for increased risk of early deaths in ...
FDA concerned about Smart Choices*
Saturday Oct 24, 2009 (foodconsumer.org) –Smart Choices and other front-of-label nutrition symbols or icons have drawn quite some attention from the media after the Food ...
Obama Declares Swine Flu 'National Emergency'
By VOA News24 October 2009 U.S. President Barack Obama has signed a proclamation declaring the H1N1 swine flu virus a national emergency.A White House statement ...
What is broadband Internet service?
When it comes to the Internet, "broadband" commonly refers to high-speed access. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) defines broadband service as data transmission speeds exceeding ...
What OTC Drug May Have Killed More People in 1918 Flu Pandemic than Flu Itself?
Posted by: Dr. Mercola October 24 2009
Historic evidence points to too much aspirin ...
Daily Candy in Childhood Linked to Violence in Adulthood
Posted by: Dr. Mercola October 24 2009
Children who eat sweets and chocolate every ...
CBS Reveals that Swine Flu Cases Seriously Overestimated
Posted by: Dr. Mercola October 24 2009
Dr. Mercola Interviews Barbara Loe Fisher, ...
Latest diabetes figures paint grim global picture (press release)
Montreal, Canada
19 October 2009
International Diabetes Federation says epidemic out of controlThe International Diabetes Federation (IDF) released new data today showing that a staggering 285 million ...
Common Ingredients in U.S. Licensed Vaccines
By FDA
October 23, 2009
The vast majority of the over one billion doses of vaccines manufactured worldwide each year are given to healthy babies, children and ...
FDA approves Peramivir for 2009 H1N1 flu
For Immediate Release: Oct. 23, 2009
Media Inquires: Patricia El-Hinnawy, 301-796-4763; patricia.el-hinnawy@fda.hhs.govConsumer Inquiries: 888- INFO-FDA
FDA Authorizes Emergency Use of Intravenous Antiviral Peramivir for 2009 H1N1 Influenza ...
Low-dose radiation can cause heart disease and stroke too
A new study by researchers at Imperial College London suggests that exposure to low-dose radiation may raise risk of cardiovascular events such as heart attacks ...
FDA: The Word is Out on Unapproved H1N1 Products
Search Consumer Updates
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is informing consumers of—and protecting ...
2009-2010 Influenza Season Week 41 ending October 17, 2009
All data are preliminary and may change as more reports are received.
Synopsis:
During week 41 (October 11-17, 2009), influenza activity increased in the U.S.
4,855 (37.5%) specimens ...
Comment: What can pregnant women do to prevent h1n1?
The official death toll from h1n1 flu and its complications among pregnant women as of Oct 10 is at least 28, Washington Post reported citing ...
Mammogram screening does not cut risk of breast cancer death
Friday Oct 23, 2009 (foodconsumer.org) -- The American Cancer Society would be proud to tell you that the survival rate of patients with breast cancer ...
Swine Flu Vaccine: Parents Still Unsure of Its Safety
By Rachel Stockton
Although Americans’ anxiety over the swine flu is increasing, a recent poll taken by the Washington Post-ABC News regarding ...
"Big Brother" winner Adam Jasinski arrested and charged
Adam Jasinski's hearing on drug charges, originally scheduled for today, was postponed to Oct. 30, the Associated Press reported.Mr. Jasinski, the Big Brother ninth-season winner, ...
Healthy Recipes: Tropical Coconut and Lime Turkey Soup
Tropical Coconut and Lime Turkey Soup
from the American Institute for Cancer Research
Creativity characterizes this week’s recipe because it takes the turkey out of the country ...
Healthy Recipes: Rice-Crust Pizza
Rice Meets Pizza
By Dana Jacobi for the American Institute for Cancer Research
Mostly I write about food to celebrate its pleasures and to share ...
What is vampire energy?
The Energysavers.gov website provides tips for saving energy and money at home, at work and on the road. This site provides the latest information on energy-saving ...
E-mail from Vice President Joe Biden
Friend -- We've got a fight on our hands. Powerful insurance companies are pulling out all the stops to defeat the President's plan for health ...
2009 Pandemic Influenza A (H1N1) Virus --- Kenya, June--July 2009
October 23, 2009 / 58(41);1143-1146
Introduction and Transmission of 2009 Pandemic Influenza A (H1N1) Virus --- Kenya, June--July 2009
In April 2009, in ...
Chef Curtis Stone offers game day recipes for football fans to enjoy (Press release)
For Immediate Release
CONTACT:
Haley Hackendale
GolinHarris
213-438-8763
hhackendale@golinharris.com
CHEF CURTIS STONE OFFERS GAME DAY RECIPES FOR FOOTBALL FANS TO ENJOY
Hass Avocados Serve As the Perfect Ingredient ...
When Hamburgers Cause Sickness, Paralysis, and Death
Posted by: Dr. Mercola October 22 2009
An investigative piece in the New York ...
Study Shows Pregnancy Weight Hard for Obese Women to Lose
By Rachel Stockton
Ask any pregnant woman some of the issues that make her feel stressed and she’ll likely tell you that she fears that she ...
Swine flu cases in England rise dramatically
By Eileen McGaurinNew cases of the swine flu in England spiked to a 96 percent increase from the week before, with children ages 5 to ...
New Study Demonstrates Significant Harm From Just ONE Mercury-Containing Vaccine
Posted by: Dr. Mercola October 22 2009
A new study found that primates that ...
FDA: Cat foods being recalled
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Oct 20 published a statement to alert pet owners to a voluntary recall of cat foods manufactured by ...
Where can lead be found around the home?
Every year, doctors inform parents that their children have been poisoned by dangerous lead-based paint. Public health officials report an alarming increase in the number ...
ALERT: Special Swine Flu Update
Posted by: Dr. Mercola October 21 2009
Interview with Barb Loe Fisher, ...
SOME young people at high risk of H1N1 flu
Top officials at The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said at a conference today that the 2009 novel H1N1 virus hits young people ...
School lunches to offer fresher, healthier choices
By Eileen McGaurinAnswering the call of concerned parents nationwide, school meals are slated for a health overall to include more fresh foods and less sodium ...
Plum Organics issues voluntary recall on baby food product
By Sheilah Downey California-based baby food company Plum Organics issued a voluntary recall today of one of its products due to a threat of botulism, ...
University of Toronto-Vitamin D Seminar (press release)
Dear Friends of Vitamin D:
If you are able to go to this Vitamin D seminar, I strongly recommend you do so, but sign up quickly. This ...
Healthy Recipes: Winter Butternut Squash and Sweet Pepper Soup
Fall Comfort Food
Usher in the cooler weather and shorter days with this velvety butternut squash and orange bell pepper soup. Enjoy this comforting soup ...
Serious Vaccine Reactions to Now Be Called 'Coincidence'?
Posted by: Dr. Mercola October 20 2009
Every day Americans wake up to news ...
H1N1 found in Minnesota pigs
Monday Oct 19, 2009 (foodconsumer.org) -- The U.S. government said on Monday at least one pig from Minnesota has tested positive for the h1N1 virus.
This ...
New Study Negates Autism/Mercury Link
By Rachel Howell Stockton
The question concerning whether or not children who receive vaccinations are more likely to have autism or autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) may ...
FDA Okays new treatment for advanced kidney cancer
Monday Oct 19, 2009 (foodconsumer.org) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced today that it has approved Votrioent or pazopanib, made by GlaxoSmithKline for ...
Vitamin D may help reduce type 2 diabetes risk
Monday Oct 19, 2009 (foodconsumer.org) -- A new study published in the Sept 200 9 issue of British Journal of Nutrition suggests that taking vitamin ...
Meatpackers Agree on Amazon Deforestation Moratorium
By Steve Baragona Washington, DC19 October 2009
In a move expected to slow the rate of deforestation in the Amazon rainforest, Brazil's three largest meat processors ...
Vilsack Earns Boos for Pushing GM Food
Posted by: Dr. Mercola October 19 2009
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack started out getting lots of appreciative applause and head nods from the packed hall at ...
Agribusiness Tries to Block Michael Pollan Speeches
Even if agribusiness could shut Michael Pollan up, the outspoken author of Omnivore's Dilemma and a journalism professor at University of California, Berkeley, it still ...
Announcement: Avery and Zazzle Contest: Recipe Binder Design-Off
Hello Ben,
Avery and Zazzle have teamed up to challenge consumers to put on their aprons, gather up favorite recipes and enter the first ever Recipe ...
Food Safety Enhancement Act - Update
The Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 HR 2749 has passed the House, while the Senate version (S 510), which is similar to the House ...
Study challenges public policy-dictated sodium intake goal (Press release)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Dick Hanneman Phone: 703-549-4648October 19, 2009 dick@saltinstitute.org New study challenges whether public policy-dictated sodium intake goal is achievable Alexandria, VA - A ...
Heart attack kills nearly half million Americans each year
Jay Johnson, former U.S. Rep and a longtime Green Bay TV news anchor, died Saturday Oct 17 at his suburban Washington DC home apparently of ...
HPV vaccine approved for boys and men
Sunday Oct 18, 2009 (foodconsumer.org) -- The Food and Drug Administration approved the vaccine called Gardasil, which was initially developed to help prevent women from ...
Fish Kills Linked to Water Pollutants
By Zulima Palacio Washington 19 October 2009
Since 2002 thousands of fish in the United States have died and continue to die in many rivers, ...
2009 H1N1 flu vaccine: what you need to know
What is 2009 H1N1 flu?
The 2009 H1N1 flu, previously called swine flu, is caused by a new strain of flu virus. Fearing the name "swine" ...
Cargill Meat Solutions recalls beef tongues*
Sunday Oct 18, 2009 (foodconsumer.org) -- Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation, based out of Milwaukee, Wisc., is recalling approximately 5,522 pounds of beef tongues because of ...
FDA warns about buying H1N1 drugs via the Internet
By Sheilah Downey Sunday Oct 18, 2009 (foodconsumer.org) -- Swine flu medications sold online can contain unknown substances and include risks such as contamination and ...
Higher folates, not antioxidants, can reduce hearing loss risk in men*
Sunday Oct 18, 2009 (foodconsumer.org) -- High intake of folates or folic acid can help reduce hearing loss by 20 percent, according to new a ...
Well-done meat linked to high risk of pancreatic cancer*
Sunday Oct 18, 2009 (foodconsumer.org) -- Charred, grilled or burned meat may increase the risk o pancreatic cancer, acording to a study presented in April ...
WHO urges prompt antiviral treatment for suspected H1N1 flu*
Saturday Oct 17, 2009 (foodconsumer.org) -- The World Health Organization warned doctors of a wave of possibly severe swine flu complications, including life-threatening viral pneumonia, ...
Virginia player wins $200 million lottery jackpot
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By David Liu - davidl at foodconsumer dot org
Saturdat Oct 17, 2009 (foodconsumer.org) -- ...
Young boy overdosed with cancer-causing CT scan*
Saturday Oct 17, 2009 (foodconsumer.org) -- The New York Times on Oct 15 reported a two-and-half-year old boy in California was subjected to a brain ...
Healthy Recipes: Rice Meets Pizza
By Dana Jacobi for the American Institute for Cancer Research
Mostly I write about food to celebrate its pleasures and to share recipes. This week ...
Healthy Recipes: Tropical Coconut and Lime Turkey Soup
from the American Institute for Cancer Research
Creativity characterizes this week’s recipe because it takes the turkey out of the country and transports it to a ...
CDC H1N1 Flu Website Situation Update, October 17, 2009
Vaccine Supply Status
Nationwide distribution of the H1N1 (Swine) flu vaccine is underway to all states. Approximately 6 million doses have been shipped throughout the United ...
Washington Health Department Suspends Mercury Restrictions for Swine Flu Vaccine
Posted by: Dr. Mercola October 17 2009
In preparation for swine-flu vaccinations next month, ...
Everything You HAVE TO KNOW about Dangerous Genetically Modified Foods
Posted by: Dr. Mercola October 17 2009
Everything You HAVE TO KNOW about ...
Simple Way to Lower Your Blood Pressure -- Just Avoid THIS…
Posted by: Dr. Mercola October 17 2009
A diet high in fructose, a form ...
Tylenol may raise infection risk in babies after vaccination
By Rachel Stockton - rachels at foodconsumer dot orgSaturday Oct 17, 2009 (foodconsumer.org) -- Tylenol and generic painkillers containing acetaminophen got another hit this week ...
What are some resources for employers on workplace substance abuse?
Substance abuse refers to the overindulgence in and dependence on a substance, legal or illegal, leading to effects that are detrimental to the individual's physical ...
H1N1 flu update: 2009-2010 Influenza Season Week 40 ending October 10, 2009
All data are preliminary and may change as more reports are received.
Synopsis:
During week 40 (October 4-10, 2009), influenza activity increased in the U.S.
4,093 (29.4%) specimens ...
Was Drug Advertising Really Better Before Direct-to-Consumer?
The photo looks like John Travolta or Divine playing Edna Turnblad in Hairspray.
Under the bangs of a Dynel doll wig a "floozy" with ...
Vitamin D can save half million babies each year: study*
Friday Oct 16, 2009 (foodconsumer.org) -- Results of a new trial presented at an international research conference in Bruges suggest that vitamin D supplementation can ...
Early H1N1 infection may prevent worse strain*
Tursday Oct 15, 2009 (foodconsumer.org) -- A new study in the November print edition of the Journal, published by the Centers for Disease Control and ...
Where can I get help for a victim of domestic violence?
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, please call the national hotline at ...
Think twice before buying swine flu drugs via the Internet: FDA
By Sheilah Downey If you're looking for a way to beat the H1N1 "swine" flu virus, the Food and Drug Administration says it's not a ...
People Who Get a Seasonal Flu Shot Are Twice as Likely to Catch Swine Flu
Posted by: Dr. Mercola
October 15 2009 | ...
Fructose Tied to Higher Blood Pressure
Posted by: Dr. Mercola October 17 2009
A diet high in fructose, a form ...
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: What you need to know
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome DefinitionA great deal of debate has surrounded the issue of how best to define CFS. In an effort to resolve these issues, ...
Getting infected with flu may be a blessing (Press release)
Contact: Patricia Baileypjbailey@ucdavis.edu 530-752-9843University of California - Davis
Earlier flu viruses provided some immunity to current H1N1 influenza, study shows
University of California, Davis, researchers studying the ...
Cell phones raise brain cancer risk*
Cell phone users are at higher risk of developing brain cancer, a new meta-analysis study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology suggests.The analysis actually ...
Nutrition Notes: A Healthy Deskfast
NUTRITION NOTES
October 12, 2009 Contact: Alice Bender, (202) 328-7744
A Healthy Deskfast
Karen Collins, MS, RD, CDN
American Institute for Cancer Research
A new word ...
Nutrition-wise: Celery, pizza, and crab cakes
by Karen Collins, MS, RD, CDN
American Institute for Cancer Research
Q: Is it true that celery is high in sodium and should be ...
Healthy Recipes: Picking the Right Apple
By Dana Jacobi for the American Institute for Cancer Research
The best-tasting apples are locally grown and picked ripe, usually between August and December, ...
Healthy Recipes: Spiced Chicken with Apples
from the American Institute for Cancer Research
Dress up chicken with a recipe that combines U.S. grown apples with curry, a traditional Indian/Asian spice mixture. Curry ...
US Consumers Given False Sense of Security About Food Safety
You may have heard the FDA and food industry claims that genetically modified (GM) foods are safe, properly tested, and necessary to feed a hungry ...
How to Use Proxy to Change Your Country and Bypass Internet Restrictions
Posted by: Dr. Mercola October 13 2009
A large number of web services are ...
Children Exposed to Dogfighting at Chicago Day Care Center
Chicago, IL
Fans on their way to the Eagles/Buccaneers game on Sunday were not happy to see Michael Vick protestors with "Power to the ...
Healthy Recipes:Fresh Blueberry and Cranberry Relish
Photo courtesy of Chilean Fresh Fruit Association; Wake up traditional cranberry relish with fresh blueberry boostSonoma, CA, October 14, 2009-- Treat your family to a ...
Anti-GMO organization needs your help
Spilling the Beans | October 14, 2009
Happy Halloween! This spirited donor will match all donations processed by October 31st!
During my conference address on Monday, I ...
Giving birth early cuts breast cancer risk
Tuesday Oct 13, 2009 (foodconsumer.org) – A new study confirmed what has been found earlier: women who have not given birth or given birth at ...
FDA Admits to Massive Conflict of Interest
Posted by: Dr. Mercola October 13 2009
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration admitted ...
How can I protect my computer from online threats?
Accessing the Internet through a broadband or high-speed connection at home can enhance the online experience. However, the speed at which information can be transferred to ...
The Dr. Oz Bait for Vaccines: Why Did He Do It?
Posted by: Dr. Mercola October 13 2009
Dr. Mehmet Oz, talk show ...
Vitamin D Doubles Colon Cancer Survival Rates
Posted by: Dr. Mercola
October 13 2009
Higher blood levels of vitamin D may ...
Artificial Sweeteners -- More Dangerous than You Ever Imagined
Posted by: Dr. Mercola
October 13 2009
By Dr. Mercola If you still believe ...
Most Vegetables and Fruits Have 'Unacceptable' Levels of Pesticides
Posted by: Dr. Mercola October 13 2009
According to the European Pesticide Residues Committee, ...
Healthy people not immune from H1N1 swine flu
By David Liu davidl at foodconsumer dot org and edited by Sheilah Downey sheilahd at foodconsumer dot org
Tuesday oct 13, 2009 (foodconsumer.org) -- Healthy people ...
VA Extends Agent Orange Benefits to Vets
By Sheilah Downey Military estimates say that more than 2.6 million soldiers were exposed to the toxic effects of Agent Orange during the Vietnam War ...
Premium Changes in Medicare Part B and D
By Rachel Howell Stockton
There is keen interest on the part of retirees when it comes to any changes in Medicare wrought by ...
Good Neighborhoods Provide Support of Health Seekers
By Rachel Howell StocktonThe journal Archives of Internal Medicine is reporting on a study comparing environment and susceptibility to Type 2 diabetes. Researchers analyzed data ...
Conde Nast Closes Iconic Gourmet Magazine
By Rachel Howell StocktonAs expected, the downturn in the economy has had a ripple effect throughout; when one industry hurts, it affects other industries related ...
Healthy Recipes:Buffalo Chicken Salad
Wings Change-up
The fall sports season is here in full force and with it comes greasy hot wings and a range of fried foods. Try ...
Hormone therapy raises breast cancer risk with a sign
David Liu - davidl at foodconsumer dot org
Monday Oct 12, 2009 (foodconsumer.org) -- Women receiving hormone replacement therapy should pay attention to breast tenderness as ...
Some H1N1 Strains Showing Tamiflu Resistance
By Rachel Howell Stockton - rachels at foodconsumer dot orgThe problem with effective antibiotics and antiviral medications is that bacteria and viruses, over time, can ...
Vegan moms need to take Vitamin B12 supplements, study suggests
Sunday Oct 11, 2009 (foodconsumer.org) -- A new case report suggests that vegan mothers who breastfeed their babies should take some vitamin B12 supplements. The ...
Relenza use cautions by GlaxoSmithKline and FDA
By Eileen McGaurinThe death of a pregnant women who received improper dosage of the antiviral drug Relenza has prompted the FDA and GlaxoSmithKline to issue ...
Swine flu deaths: What you need to know
Swine flu deaths: What you need to knowRisk of swine flu deaths may be the ultimate concern for most people during this H1N1 flu pandemic. ...
Virus linked to chronic fatigue syndrome
By Rachel Stockton
Patients suffering from chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) have been vindicated: a new study shows that the majority of those suffering ...
Massachusetts School To Implement Breathalyzer Analysis
By Rachel Stockton
Rather than an afternoon in detention, students suspected of drinking in a Massachusetts school district may be subjected to a ...
Massive Numbers of Flu Cases Make Specific Diagnoses Impossible
By Rachel Howell Stockton
Margaret C. went to her physician with chills, fever, aches and pains last week. Her doctor informed her that she ...
Children's deaths increase from H1N1 virus, protection is critical: CDC
By Sheilah Downey With seven months still left in the flu season, and the H1N1 virus causing 76 deaths in children already, the Centers for ...
Gardasil for Boys Deemed Fiscally Imprudent
By Rachel Howell Stockton
For the last several weeks the FDA has been pondering whether or not giving boys the Gardasil vaccine would ...
Low vitamin intake linked to high risk of asthma
By David Liu davidl at foodconsumer dot org
Low vitamin intake may raise the risk and severity of asthma, NaturalNews.com reported citing a new study by ...
Air pollution may trigger appendicitis
By David Liu davidl at foodconsumer dot org
Air pollution may trigger appendicitis in adults, a new study in Canadian Medical Association Journal suggests.
Researchers at the ...
Police Soon Authorized to Vaccinate Massachusetts
Posted by: Dr. Mercola October 09 2009
Massachusetts is moving swiftly towards ...
Obesity: America’s New Health Obsession
By Rachel Stockton
“Barbara”, a forty-something art history instructor at a large university, says that her doctor is “diplomatic” and doesn’t tell her ...
Mediterranean Diet Linked to Lowered Risk of Depression
By Rachel Howell Stockton
Various statistics of late have shown that most Americans are concerned about the economy enough to lose sleep over ...
Once again study suggests high vitamin D cuts breast cancer risk
A new study published in the Oct 2009 issue of Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers Prevention suggests that high levels of vitamin D in the blood ...
Letter from President Barack Obama regarding his Nobel Peace Prize
So and So:
This morning, Michelle and I awoke to some surprising and humbling news. At 6 a.m., we received word that I'd been awarded the ...
Simple Steps to Lower Your Breast Cancer Risk
Posted by: Dr. Mercola October 10 2009
New research adds to the growing body ...
Why are Monsanto Insiders Now Appointed to Protect Your Food Safety?
Posted by: Dr. Mercola October 10 2009
By Dr. Mercola
As I write this ...
How Much Vitamin D Do You Really Need to Take?
Posted by: Dr. Mercola October 10 2009
On November 3 at the ...
Low vitamin D linked to higher risk of breast cancer
By David Liu
Breast cancer patients tend to suffer vitamin d deficiency, a new study presented Thursday, Oct. 8, at the American Society of Clinical Oncology's ...
Virus linked to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
By Eileen McGaurin
A virus known as XMRV has been found in 67 percent of 101 chronic fatigue syndrome sufferers and may offer hope of new ...
Microchips to Make Breast Cancer Screenings Less Invasive
By Eileen McGaurin
A new "lab-on-a-chip" technique can identify women at risk of breast cancer by taking microscopic amounts of blood and breast tissue in a ...
Arkansas ranks near bottom in health care scorecard
By Eileen McGaurin
More than 37 percent of children in Arkansas are overweight, according to a new study, one of the reasons the state was ranked ...
Zinc Deficiency is a Global Concern
Posted by: Dr. Mercola October 08 2009
Experts say as many as 2 billion people around the world have diets deficient in zinc, and studies ...
Hepatitis B Vaccine Triples the Risk of Autism in Infant Boys
Posted by: Dr. Mercola October 08 2009
A new study has shown that giving Hepatitis B vaccine to newborn baby boys more than triples their risk ...
Mild H1N1 flu and over-hyped vaccine
H1N1 flu vaccine news can be seen and heard everywhere everyday. It amazes many people quite a bit because this so-called novel H1N1 flu is likely ...
Cocaine vaccine shows moderate efficacy
Wednesday Oct 17, 2009 (foodconsumer.org) -- Cocaine dependence can be reduced by treating the cocaine users with a so called cocaine vaccine, according to a ...
Is Eli Lilly Milking Cancer by Promoting AND Treating It?
Spilling the Beans | October 7, 2009
by Jeffrey M. Smith
Breast Cancer Action and a coalition of consumer and health organizations have launched a campaign called ...
Arkansas announces statewide school flu clinics
By Eileen McGaurin
The first shipment of the H1N1 vaccine, 17,000 doses of the nasal flu mist form, have arrived in Arkansas and at-risk groups are ...
Trust for America's Health joins food-safety campaign
By Sheilah Downey
The Food and Drug Administration, founded in 1906 at the dawn of the age of refrigeration, is responsible for the safety of 80 ...
Vitamin K3 may help fight breast cancer - study
Vitamin k3 may be used to treat breast cancer, according to a new study published in the Dec 2009 issue of Cancer and chemotherapy and ...
Should we worry about food poisonings?
The majority of Americans may not have much of any doubt that leafy greens, eggs, and tuna are most healthy and nutritious foods they can ...
Flavorful Fruit and Veggie Wraps Inspire Tasty Creations
By Marcia Wood August 10, 2009
Colorful, paper-thin sheets of edible fruit and vegetable wraps add elegance and appeal to appetizers, entrées, desserts–and more. Chefs ...
Antifungal Pepper Compound Has Potential in Agriculture and Medicine
By Rosalie Marion BlissJuly 9, 2009
Dried, ground cayenne peppers have been spicing up cuisine for thousands of years. Now, Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists ...
More Frying, Less Fat with New Cooking Batter
By Rosalie Marion BlissJune 22, 2009
A new rice batter product developed and patented by the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is now being marketed by ...
Food "Tattoos" an Alternative to Labels for Identifying Fruit
By Sharon DurhamAugust 31, 2009
Those small and sometimes inconvenient sticky labels on produce may eventually be replaced by laser “tattoo” technology now being tested ...
Water Hardness Plays a Role in Removing Bacteria from Chicken Skin
By Sharon Durham July 23, 2009
Reducing water hardness may increase its ability to remove bacteria from broiler chicken skin, according to Agricultural Research Service ...
Olympic bid 2016
The city of Chicago lost its bid for Olympic Games 2016, the head of Chicago 2016 said Tuesday.
Pat Ryan chairman of the city's Olympic bid ...
Reducing Health Care Costs: The Safeway Model
By Rachel Stockton
NPR recently interviewed Steve Burd, the CEO of Safeway, regarding his company’s unique wellness incentive plan; it’s a system that he believes could ...
Blacks, Hispanics at higher risk for swine flu
Wednesday Oct 7, 2009 (foodconsumer.org) -- Juan Gondales published a news report at New York Daily News pointing readers to an extremely important fact that ...
Cocaine and nicotine vaccines show promise
By Eileen McGaurin
The world is uncomfortably full of addicts. In the United States alone, there are an estimated 43.4 million people addicted to nicotine, 2.5 ...
CDC Report: Schools Offering Healthier Options in Vending Machines
By Rachel Howell Stockton
A report released by the US CDC maintains that more schools are banning sugary soft drinks and fat laden snack foods from ...
Calorie Postings Don’t Guarantee Healthier Choices
By Rachel Stockton
It’s been 14 months since the law requiring New York City fast food chains to post the calorie content of each of their ...
Adolescents with ADHD and Depression More Likely to Have an Internet Addiction
By Rachel Howell Stockton
No need to tell our readers that we’re not in Mayberry anymore; life has changed at such warp speed over the last ...
Healthy Recipes: Eggplant Lasagna
Meatless Meal
AICR recommends limiting red meat intake, which has been linked to a higher risk of colorectal cancer. This practical recipe, based on a traditional ...
Fat Deficiency Kills More People Every Year than Breast Cancer
Posted by: Dr. Mercola October 06 2009
Omega-3 deficiency is the sixth biggest ...
Do NOT Let Your Child Get Flu Vaccine -- 9 Reasons Why
Posted by: Dr. Mercola October 06 2009
This year it is more important that ...
American Academy of Pediatrics questions autism data
By Sheilah DowneyA study published today in Pediatrics stating that autism rates are affecting 1 in 91 children is raising alarm bells throughout the nation, ...
Mediterranean diet linked to reduced risk of depression
Tuesday Oct 06, 2009 (foodconsumer.org) – Eating a Mediterranean-style diet may reduce risk of depression, according to a new study reported in the October 2009 ...
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