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Natural foods "cocktails" may treat cancer
By Sheilah Downey - sheilahd at foodconsumer dot org
Combining natural food compounds with traditional chemotherapy drugs may play a significant role in not only preventing
The Downside of Woodstock's Free Love
By Martha Rosenberg - marthar at foodconsumer dot org
No one was texting Mom im ok bt wet from Woodstock says the New York Times' Gail ...
Largest organic factory farm operator once again accused of illegal activity (PR)
August 31, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Mark Kastel, 608-625-2042
Largest Organic Factory Farm Operator
Once Again Accused of Illegal Activity
Family Dairy Farmers Appeal to Obama Administration for Swift ...
New drug beats warfarin in reducing stroke risk
David Liu - davidl at foodconsumer dot org
A new experimental drug is able to cut the risk of stroke in patients with irregular heartbeats by ...
Billionaire entrepreneur Richard Egan kills himself
David Liu - davidl at foodconsumer.org
Richard J. Egan, the billionaire entrepreneur who confounded EMC Corp and served as US ambassador to Ireland killed himself with ...
Pollutants in fish linked to high risk of diabetes
David Liu -- daidl (at) foodconsumer.org
Eating too much of fish from the Great Lakes region may increase risk of developing diabetes because the fish is ...
Healthy Recipes:Crunchy Zucchini and Potato Cakes
from the American Institute for Cancer Research
These exceptional cakes are great for breakfast or brunch, as part of a light lunch or dinner, ...
Identity Theft: Get to know how to protect yourself
By David Liu - davidl (at) foodconsumer.org
Ben Bernanke's wife had her handbag stolen on Aug 27 at a Starbucks in Washington DC, CNNmoney.com reported on ...
Asthma greater risk for COPD than smoking: report
By Sheilah Downey (sheilahd (at) foodconsumer.org)
More than 210 million people worldwide suffer the discomfort of strained breathing with chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD), according to ...
H1N1 in Chicago
2009 Pandemic Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Infections --- Chicago, Illinois, April--July 2009
On April 21, 2009, CDC reported the first cases of 2009 pandemic influenza A ...
GMOs in foods
The Basics:
What's a GMO?
A GMO (genetically modified organism) is the result of a laboratory process of taking genes from one species and inserting them into ...
Two lottery players win $333 million jackpot
By David Liu (davidl@foodconsumer.org) and edited by Sheilah Downey (sheilahd@foodconsumer.org)
Two players, one in California and the other in New York, on Friday won the Mega ...
Your heart is sweet enough
August 26, 2009
© 2009 Nancy Appleton PhD and G.N. Jacobs
Authors of Suicide by Sugar
www.nancyappleton.com
http://nancyappletonbooks.wordpress.com
Perhaps, you’ve already read one of the many variations of recent statements ...
10 Ways Growing an Organic Garden Can Help Your Health and Budget
Get the nutrition you need & enjoy tastier food
Many studies have shown that organically grown food has more minerals and nutrients than food grown with ...
141 reasons sugar ruins your health
(Just Kidding, it’s 143)
By Nancy Appleton PhD & G.N. Jacobs
Excerpted from Suicide by Sugar
Used with permission
www.nancyappleton.com
Sugar can suppress your immune system.
Sugar upsets the mineral relationships in ...
Why You Should Avoid Red Rice Yeast
By Dr. Mercola
Red yeast rice, a mainstay of Chinese medicine since ancient times, is emerging in drug stores and vitamin shops as a natural tool ...
Kennedy Death Puts Spotlight on Brain Cancer
By Carol Pearson Washington27 August 2009
Senator Edward Kennedy
Senator Edward Kennedy, a legendary political figure in the United States, died on Tuesday after a year long battle ...
Letter from President Barack Omaba regarding Edward Kennedy
Friend -
Michelle and I were heartbroken to learn this morning of the death of our dear friend, Senator Ted Kennedy. For nearly five decades, virtually ...
2009 H1N1 Flu: Situation Update
2009 H1N1 Flu: Situation Update
August 28, 2009, 6:00 PM ET
U.S. Situation Update
Weekly Flu Activity Estimates
U.S. Patient Visits Reported for Influenza-like Illness (ILI)
U.S. Influenza-like Illness (ILI) ...
Soy Reduces Cholesterol in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
Editor’s note: This following is good news from PCRM. Plant-based foods provide lots of health benefits. Unfortunately not everyone is able to get rid of ...
Study Reveals Limitations of Tamoxifen
Rachel Stockton (rachels@foodconsumer.org)
Tamoxifen is the most prescribed and oldest selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) prescribed for women with breast cancer. The medication that blocks estrogen ...
Some Radiation Testing Unnecessary
Rachel Stockton (rachels@foodconsumer.org)
According to the New England Journal of Medicine, diagnostic procedures that aren't really necessary are exposing the public needlessly to high levels of ...
Swine flu targets 5 to 14 age group
By Sheilah Downey (sheilahd@foodconsumer.org)
The H1N1 virus has the highest "overall attack rate" among children aged 5 to 14 years, according to a report issued today ...
Healthy Recipes:Lemon Drops
A Lemon Treat for Labor Day
By Dana Jacobi for the American Institute for Cancer Research
Searching for a cookie to serve during the Labor Day weekend, I ...
Healthy Recipes:Crunchy Zucchini and Potato Cakes
from the American Institute for Cancer Research
These exceptional cakes are great for breakfast or brunch, as part of a light lunch or dinner, or as a ...
The Key to Affordable Health Care: Healthier Lifestyles
Scientists are reporting a breakthrough therapy to lower the risk of developing the most common and deadly chronic diseases by about 80 percent. The therapy is ...
Canada Looks at Vitamin D for Swine Flu Protection
The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) has confirmed that it will be investigating the role of vitamin D in protection against swine flu.
The agency ...
How sweet it was: AHA says limit sugar intake
By Sheilah Downey (sheilahd@foodconsumer.org)With many Americans losing the battle of the bulge, the American Heart Association is dishing up a fresh batch of guidelines guaranteed to kill ...
Flight the flu with the natural immunity boosters
By Rachel Stockton (rachels@foodconsumer.org)
While the CDC is stating that the best way to help prevent the flu is to get the flu shot, Food Consumer ...
AHA recommends 25 g of added sugars for women, 37.5 g for men
By David Liu (davidl@foodconsumer.org)
The American Heart Association on Aug 25 released a scientific statement which says that most American women should consume no more than 100 calories ...
Sugar-free drinks help in battle of obesity
By Sheilah Downey (sheilahd@foodconsumer.org)
Calorie fighters everywhere know that losing weight is only half the battle against the stubborn bulge -- keeping the weight off is ...
Weight loss drug Alli linked to liver injuries
By Sheilah Downey - sheilahd@foodconsumer.org
The weight loss drug Orlistat, sold as the popular diet drug Alli, is being reviewed by the Food and Drug Administration ...
Obesity may cause "severe brain degeneration" study says
By Sheilah Downey (sheilahd@foodconsumer.org)
New research indicates that obesity, which can lead to heart disease, diabetes and hypertension, can also prematurely age the brain.
In the journal ...
Recommendations for Keeping the Swine Flu at Bay
By Rachel Stockton (rachels@foodconsumer.org)
Some estimates put the number of deaths from the pandemic swine flu at 90,000 in the United States; sobering news as we ...
CDC Considers Routine Circumcision
By Rachel Stockton (rachels@foodconsumer.org)
The CDC is currently debating whether or not to endorse routine circumcision for male newborns in an effort to help quell the ...
Lyme/Autism Group Blasts Genetically Modified Foods as Dangerous
by Jeffrey M. Smith
Stop eating dangerous genetically modified (GM) foods! That's the upshot of the Lyme Induced Autism (LIA) Foundation's position paper, released today. The patient advocacy ...
Healthy Recipes:Baked Summer Fruit
Seasonal Fruit Medley
Honor the end of summer produce season by enjoying an assortment of your favorites in one delicious dessert. A blend of cherries and ...
White bread recalled by Kroger
By Sheilah Downey (sheilahd@foodconsumer.org)
Kroger brand Super Kids Enriched White Sandwich Bread has been recalled for containing milk that may not be listed on the label, ...
Fewer Calories Promise Greater Benefits
By Rachel Stockton (rachels@foodconsumer.org)
Back in July, Food Consumer reported on a study that demonstrated the life expanding effects of calorie restriction on rhesus monkeys; those ...
ADHD drug-related abuse calls rise 140%
By Sheilah Downey (sheilahd@foodconsumer.org)
Researchers say a sharp increase in teenage prescription drug abuse is a "rising problem" and that the severity of abuse cases increases ...
How sweet it was: AHA says limit sugar intake
By Sheilah Downey (sheilahd@foodconsumer.org)
With many Americans losing the battle of the bulge, the American Heart Association is dishing up a fresh batch of guidelines guaranteed ...
Is it Possible to be both Fit and Fat?
By Rachel Stockton (rachels@foodconsumer.org)
"Calories in minus calories out" seems pretty simple right? While this equation is basically valid when it comes to fitness and weight ...
Low vitamin D doubles heart risk in diabetics
By David Liu (davidl@foodconsumer.org)
A new study suggests that diabetics may be better off taking some vitamin D supplements because low levels of this vitamin may ...
Drinking too much cola may induce potassium deficiency
By David Liu (davidl@foodconsumer.org)
Drinking cola each day may result in severe and possibly fatal potassium deficiency, a study by researchers from the University of Ioannina, ...
Forced folic acid fortification not justified
By David Liu (davidl@foodconsumer.org)
Irish researchers found evidence to suggest mandatory fortification of foods with folic acid may not be necessary for new mothers and their ...
More Fruits & Veggies: Talk But No Action
NUTRITION NOTES
August 31, 2009 Contact: Mya R. Nelson, (202) 328-7744
More Fruits & Veggies: Talk But No Action
Karen Collins, MS, RD, CDN
American Institute for Cancer ...
Healthy Recipes:Turn Ripe Tomatoes into Bruschetta
By Dana Jacobi for the American Institute for Cancer Research
With the crop reaching its height, it is time for my annual paean to sun-warmed, vine-ripened, local ...
Healthy Recipes: St. Tropez Ratatouille
St. Tropez Ratatouille
from the American Institute for Cancer Research
A French classic, this dish offers big taste in a versatile and easy to prepare recipe. It is ...
Healthy Recipes: Scots Oatcakes
A Baking Lesson
By Dana Jacobi for the American Institute for Cancer Research
Remember when fat was so demonized that food companies concentrated on making low fat cookies? ...
CDC: West Nile virus has infected 82 Americans and killed 2 so far this year
By David Liu (davidl@foodconsumer.org)
As of Aug 18, 2009, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has received reports of 82 cases of West Nile ...
Government Report Supports Gardisil Efficacy
By Rachel Stockton (rachels@foodconsumer.org)
Cervical cancer, an altogether detectable and treatable disease, is the bane of young women across America. In the vast majority of cases, ...
Cigarettes and Taste Buds: A Volatile Relationship
By Rachel Stockton (rachels@foodconsumer.org)
My father, an avid collector of old National Geographic , Reader's Digest and Life magazines showed me an advertisement for a certain ...
Healthy Recipes: Thai Fried Rice with Vegetables
from the American Institute for Cancer Research
This thoroughly Thai recipe offers the delicious taste of “take out” fried rice without the unhealthy ingredients. It starts with ...
Nutracoastal Trading LLC expands recall of Steam dietary supplement
By David Liu (davidl@foodconsumer.org)
Nutracoastal Trading LLC based out of Freeport, NY announced on Aug 21 that it is expanding its July 28th 2009 voluntary nationwide ...
Can $300 Cover Back-to-School Shopping?
By Martha Rosenberg (marthar@foodconsumer.org)
Chicago -- Progressives and conservatives do agree on something! The bailout has done nothing but anoint and embolden fat cat financiers to ...
Dietary Intervention Shows Neuroprotection
By Rosalie Marion Bliss
March 31, 2009
Adding a moderate, but not high, amount of walnuts to an otherwise healthy diet may help older individuals improve performance on ...
"Alkali Load" May Help Conserve Bone and Muscle
By Rosalie Marion Bliss
March 11, 2009
Agricultural Research Service (ARS)-funded scientists have recently reported that compounds in plant foods, which are alkali-producing, may help preserve bone and muscle ...
Benefits of Compound in Turmeric Spice Studied
By Rosalie Marion Bliss
May 21, 2009
There may be a new way to spice up your weight loss routine, according to results from a new animal model ...
Fasting: Good for the Soul and the Body
By Rachel Stockton (rachels@foodconsumer.org)
We've all heard the grim news: more Americans than ever before are obese, according to the CDC. Most doctors' offices reflect this ...
What you need to know about breast implants
Breast implants are indicated for breast augmentation and reconstruction, but neither the manufacturers and the recipients of the medical devices might never thought of another ...
FDA's mercury ruling defies ALL scientific reasoning
In the video above I speak with Charles Brown, legal counsel for the Consumers for Dental Choice, which is a nonprofit corporation whose purpose is ...
Half of kids given flu drug have side effects
More than half of children taking the swine flu drug Tamiflu experience side effects such as nausea and nightmares.
Studies of 103 children showed that 51 ...
Depression linked to low levels of vitamin D in the blood
David Liu (davidl@foodconsumer.org)
Depression may be triggered by low vitamin D levels in the blood, according to a new study published in the Aug 19, 2009 issue ...
Pregnant women, children under five need flu treatment
By Sheilah Downey (sheilahd@foodconsumer.org)
Doctors shouldn't wait for test results to begin treatment for the swine flu virus, as the World Health Organization reports the H1N1 ...
Antidepressant Therapy: Risky for Pregnant Women?
By Rachel Stockton (rachels@foodconsumer.org)
Twenty two years after the FDA gave the go ahead to the manufacturers of Prozac, psychiatrists and physicians are still unsure about ...
FDA Thwarts Marketing of Ibuprofen Pain Relief Ointments
By Rachel Stockton (rachels@foodconsumer.org)
Since the FDA acquired Margaret Hamburg as its new chief, the agency has issued a rash of warnings threatening companies marketing bogus ...
Canadian Study Encouraging to Medical Heroin Backers
By Rachel Stockton (rachels@foodconsumer.org)
Although several states have legalized medical marijuana, the practice is still frowned upon by the federal government.
In Canada, a new breakthrough study ...
Tips on Coping with Unemployment Stress
By Rachel Stockton (rachels@foodconsumer.org)
According to the American Journal of Public Health, young men and women who go through extended periods of unemployment demonstrate an increase ...
Campbell's lowers salt in tomato soup
By Sheilah Downey (sheilahd@foodconsumer.org)
Most people in the United States consume twice the recommended amount of salt each day, says the Centers for Disease Control. Overdosing ...
Stay fit and live longer
By Rachel Stockton (rachels@foodconsumer.org)
People who stay even moderately fit as they age may live longer than those who are out-of-shape, a new study suggests.
Researchers report ...
Key Flu Indicators
Each week CDC analyzes information about influenza disease activity in the United States and publishes findings of key flu indicators in a report called FluView. ...
CDC Guidance for Businesses and Employers To Plan and Respond to the 2009–2010 Influenza Season
August 19, 2009 11:00 AM ET
CDC is releasing new guidance that recommends actions that non-healthcare employers should take now to decrease the spread of seasonal ...
Diabetes drug linked to increased risk of heart failure
By David Liu (davidl@foodconsumer.org)
A new population based cohort study published on Aug 20 on bmj.com suggests that diabetics should avoid using rosiglitazone to treat type ...
MSU research supports calls to study health benefits of nitrate, nitrite (press release)
Contact: Val Osowski, Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station, osowskiv@msu.edu, Direct: (517) 355-0123, ext. 106; Mark Fellows, University Relations, Mark.Fellows@ur.msu.edu, Cell: (517) 819-5437, Office: (517) 884-0166
Published: Aug. ...
Prostate Cancer Treatment Choices
by Mark Sircus Ac., OMD Director International Medical Veritas Association
If you’ve been diagnosed with prostate cancer, your doctor probably ran down a list of confusing ...
Spices work like valium hammer on pests
By Sheilah Downey (sheilahd@foodconsumer.org)
A concoction of plant oils from rosemary, clove, thyme and peppermint, called "essential oil pesticides," are an environmentally friendly way of killing ...
Paraffin candles may smell trouble
By Sheilah Downey (sheilahd@foodconsumer.org)
Lighting petroleum-based candles to exude that cozy ambiance in a room may be bad for your health, say scientists.
Paraffin candles contain human ...
Who Knew? Popcorn helps fight cancer
By Sheilah Downey (sheilahd@foodconsumer.org)
Popcorn and cereal grains -- thought to be good for their fiber content -- are now touted as cancer-fighting foods as well, ...
Is Forced Experimental Vaccination On the Way?
Troops may accompany FEMA when swine flu vaccinations begin in earnest in the U.S. There is a plan “on the table” for “five regional military ...
Legal Immunity Set for Swine Flu Vaccine Makers
Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sibelius has not only given immunity to the makers of Tamiflu and Relenza for injuries stemming from ...
Vitamin D and schizophrenia
Dear Dr. Cannell: My son has schizophrenia. Will Vitamin D help him? He started hearing voices twelve years ago and our lives have been a nightmare ...
How to use vitamin D to fight swine flu
By Dr. John Cannell, MD
As the H1N1 pandemic looms, it is heartening that Dr. Alexandra Yamschchikov and colleagues at Emory University conducted the first meta-analysis ...
Reader's response: New HoMedics Product Offers Germ Free Water - Restore
Hi David, Thanks for providing so much great information on Food Consumer! There’s so much tips, data and info on staying healthy. I wanted to take ...
Vitamin D helps prevent HIV transmission from mother to child
By David Liu (davidl@foodconsumer.org)
A new study suggests that taking vitamin D supplements may help prevent the transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from pregnant women ...
Sleep apnea increases chance of chronic disease, death
By Sheilah Downey (sheilahd@foodconsumer.org)
Sleep apnea, a disorder that interrupts breathing patterns, may lead to increases in chronic diseases and death especially in men, according to ...
Army retraining for emotional well-being
By Sheilah Downey (sheilahd@foodconsumer.org)
One in five soldiers suffer from mental illnesses, including depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and suicide. To help combat the problem the United ...
New Study Reveals Sleep Apnea Health Risk
By Rachel Stockton (rachels@foodconsumer.org)
According to a sleep study out of Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, people who have severe sleep apnea are 43% more likely ...
Healthy Recipes:Italian Style Tuna Pasta
Pronto Tuna Pasta
Whole-wheat pasta, cannellini beans and tuna combine to make this simple entré a low-calorie, fiber-rich meal. Tuna is a known source of omega-3 ...
Nutrition Notes:Men Don’t Need to Fear Soy Foods
NUTRITION NOTES
August 24, 2009 Contact: Mya R. Nelson, (202) 328-7744
Men Don’t Need to Fear Soy Foods
Karen Collins, MS, RD, CDN
American Institute for Cancer Research
It’s ...
Warning: Swine Flu Shot Linked to Killer Nerve Disease
By Dr Joe Mercola
A warning that swine flu vaccine has been linked to a deadly nerve disease has been sent by the UK Government to ...
NUTRITION NOTES: Changing the Picture for Senior Cancer Survivors
August 17, 2009 Contact: Mya R. Nelson, (202) 328-7744
Changing the Picture for Senior Cancer Survivors
Karen Collins, MS, RD, CDN
American Institute for Cancer Research
Plans to control ...
The campaign for healthier eating in America
This article is cited from responsibletechnology.org
THE CAMPAIGN FOR HEALTHIER EATING IN AMERICA
Healthy Eating Starts With No Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)
You may have heard the FDA ...
Doctors Warn: Avoid Genetically Modified Food
By Jeffrey M. Smith
On May 19th, the American Academy of Environmental Medicine (AAEM) called on “Physicians to educate their patients, the medical community, and the ...
Will People Give Cholesterol Drug Vytorin A Second Chance?
By Martha Rosenberg (marthar@foodconsumer.org)
For a trip down memory lane visit Organizedwisdom.com.
You'll be told that despite osteoarthritis, Olympic gold medalist Dorothy Hamill skates "five days a ...
NUTRITION NOTES:Weight Gain in Pregnancy: How Much, How Little?
NUTRITION NOTES
August 10, 2009 Contact: Mya R. Nelson, (202) 328-7744
Weight Gain in Pregnancy: How Much, How Little?
Karen Collins, MS, RD, CDN
American Institute for Cancer Research
With ...
NUTRITION NOTES:Farmers’ Markets: Worth the Trip
NUTRITION NOTES
August 3, 2009 Contact: Mya R. Nelson, (202) 328-7744
Farmers’ Markets: Worth the Trip
Karen Collins, MS, RD, CDN
American Institute for Cancer Research
Business is booming for ...
Reader's Comment: Chocolate and Heart Attacks
Good morning David, I have just finished reading your article about chocolate & heart attacks. Very interesting stuff. Did you know that there is a healthy ...
Get to know what fish to eat
The following is cited from the FDA website. The fish consumption advisory is still current or valid.
What You Need to Know About Mercury in Fish ...
Older Americans indulging in the sauce
By Sheilah Downey (sheilahd@foodconsumer.org)A "surprising number" of older Americans are binge drinkers and the problem is going undetected by their doctors, says a new study ...
What women really know about mammogram benefits, risks
By Rachel Stockton (rachels@foodconsumer.org)According to a report published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, many women are unaware of exactly what they are ...
Mags show images of babies in dangerous positions
By Sheilah Downey (sheilahd@foodconsumer.org)Mainstream magazines aimed at new mothers show images of babies in unsafe sleeping positions that can increase a child's risk for sudden ...
Mozart victim of severe strep throat
By Sheilah Downey (sheilahd@foodconsumer.org)For more than two hundred years the music world has wondered about the death of one of history's most energetic and enigmatic ...
FDA okays Extavia to treat multiple sclerosis
By Rachel Stockton (rachels@foodconsumer.org)
The FDA announced that they've approved Extavia, a beta interferon that can help mitigate symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis.MS affects the central nervous ...
Fish oil may not help prevent swine flu
Bu David Liu (davidl@foodconsumer.org)
Taking dietary fish oil may not be the way to help prevent swine flu, a new study suggests.
The study found dietary fish ...
Good Bacteria Fight the Flu
Bacteria present naturally in your body and sometimes found in food could keep cold and flu viruses at bay.
According to a study, young children who ...
Vitamin D may help prevent swine flu
The Globe and Mail reported on July 28, 2009 that Canada is conducting research to see if the country may enlist vitamin D to fight ...
Gene found that allows people to sleep less
By Rachel Stockton (rachels@foodconsumer.org)
A new sleep study out of the University of California supports the premise that people who sleep less have a genetic mutation ...
Eat chocolate to avoid dying from second heart attack?
By David Liu (davidl@foodconsumer.org)A new study finds that men and women who had one heart attack, but ate chocolate were three times less likely to ...
Swine flu vaccine could cause deadly nervous disorder
British medical authorities told clinicians to report each month whether they have seen any cases of Guillain-Barre syndrome, a deadly nervous disorder that could be ...
California Firm Recalls Ground Beef Products Due To Possible E. coli O157:H7 Contamination
Recall Release CLASS I RECALLFSIS-RC-042-2009 HEALTH RISK: HIGHCongressional and Public Affairs(202) 720-9113Bryn Burkard Note: This release was updated Aug 15, 2009 to correct the product description. One of ...
Sexual minorities more likely to seek mental health care
By Sheilah DowneyCiting stresses such as discrimination and violence, researchers say lesbian, gay and bisexual women are twice as likely to seek help for mental ...
Study: 50% of Americans want H1N1 vaccine
By David Liu (davidl@foodconsumer.org)Slightly less than 50 percent of Americans indicated in a recent survey that they would receive H1N1 vaccine shots. The finding ...
Fish and omega-3 don't reduce dementia risk
By David Liu (davidl@foodconsumer.org)
A new study in the July 2009 issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggests that eating fish including omega-3 fatty ...
Low levels of blood choline means high risk for neural tube defects
By David Liu (davidl@foodconsumer.org)
Insufficient levels of choline, a essential nutrient, in pregnant women's blood may increase the risk for brain and spinal-cord defects in newborns, ...
Drinking wine may help protect against skin damage by radiation therapy
By David Liu (davidl@foodconsumer.org)
Radiation therapy can cause damage to the skin cells. But a new study suggests that drinking a glass of wine daily ...
High fat diet impairs memory and physical performance
By David Liu (davidl@foodconsumer.org)
High fat diet is known to cause health problems when used for a long period. But a study suggests fatty foods ...
Vitamin D Theory of Autism
Editor's note:Dr. John Jacob Cannell is a vitamin D expert. We strongly encourage readers to visit his website as linked below for more information on vitamin D and a variety of health benefits such as cancer prevention....
Mayo Clinic DEAD Wrong on Diabetic Recommendations
By Mercola.com
Researchers from North Carolina State University and the Mayo Clinic have developed a computer model that is intended to determine the best time to ...
FDA: Don’t use glucose test strips if you are on biologic drugs
By David Liu (davidl@foodconsumer.org)
Diabetes patients need insulin to help break down carbohydrates. Glucose testing strips are often used to monitor the level of blood sugar ...
Weight lifting benefits breast cancer survivors
By David Liu (davidl@foodconsumer.org)
Weight lifting helps women with breast cancer related lymphedema, a study in the August 13 issue of New England Journal of medicine ...
Young Women Look to Their Own Mothers for Parenting Advice
By Rachel Stockton (rachels@foodconsumer.org)
Up until the middle of the 20th century, the baton of motherhood was typically passed down from older family members to the ...
FDA Okays morphine based drug for pain management
By Rachel Stockton (rachels@foodconsumer.org)The FDA has approved a drug manufactured by King Pharmaceuticals for moderate to severe pain. Embeda, which contains morpine, is ...
Milford Citizens Told to Boil Tap Water
By Rachel Stockton (rachels@foodconsumer.org)
Massachusetts has some of the oldest cemeteries in the nation; many of those dated from the 17th century are written in Middle ...
Stress Raises Belly Fat, Heart Risks
By Rachel Stockton (rachels@foodconsumer.org)
A recent study assessing the correlation between socially stressed monkeys and cardiovascular disease may have important implications for humans. The research, ...
FDA: Celltep raises severe anemia risk
Rachel Stockton (rachels@foodconsumer.org)Friday the FDA announced that it is requiring an additional warning to the drug, Celltep, which is manufactured by Roche (ROG VX). ...
2008-2009 Influenza Season Week 31 ending August 8, 2009
2008-2009 Influenza Season Week 31 ending August 8, 2009
All data are preliminary and may change as more reports are received.On June 11, the World Health ...
New chemical attacks tumor-fueling cancer cells
By Sheilah Downey (sheilahd@foodconsumer.org) The discovery of a new chemical to attack the aggressive stem cells in breast cancer -- thought to be resposible for spreading ...
FDA Approves Drug for Shizophrenia and Bi-Polar Disorder
By Rachel Stockton (rachels@foodconsumer.org)A drug that has just been approved by the FDA to treat schizophrenia and bipolar 1 disorder will hit the US market ...
Cancer deaths -- even in the young -- drop dramatically
By Sheilah Downey (sheilahd@foodconsumer.org)Improvements in detection, treatment and prevention are credited with the "major decline" in deaths from cancer in the United States since the ...
Chocolate Good for Heart Health
By Rachel Stockton (rachels@foodconsumer.org)
Yes, you read the headline right, and no, you're not dreaming.A Swedish study is confirming that heart attack sufferers who eat chocolate ...
Aspirin Blocks Recurrence of Colorectal Cancer
By Rachel Stockton (rachels@foodconsumer.org)
"Take two aspirin and call me in the morning. . ."This cliché-ic admonition may very well be the advice of medical doctors ...
Fatty acids may affect men's fertility
By David Liu (davidl@foodconsumer.org)
A new study suggests that high intake of omega-6 fatty acids and low intake of omega-3 fatty acids may harm their ...
Inherited blindness treatable via gene therapy
By Sheilah Downey (sheilahd@foodconsumer.org)
Adults born with a rare, incurable blindness saw their vision increase 1,000 fold when treated with gene therapy, say scientists in a ...
Mediterranean Dieters Less Likely to Develop Dementia
By Rachel Stockton (rachels@foodconsumer.org)
Ask any health care professional what the perfect drug would be to slow cognitive decline and Alzheimer's, and he would likely say ...
FDA Lessens Drug Restriction for Dying Patients
By Rachel Stockton (rachels@foodconsumer.org)
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) launched a new website today that will assist in getting investigational drugs to patients who have ...
Antidepressants raise suicide risk in young people
By David Liu (davidl@foodconsumer.org)
People under age 25 may be better off avoiding use of antidepressants as a new review study released on Tuesday found that ...
Arkansas reports first swine flu death
By Sheilah Downey (sheilahd@foodconsumer.org)
The first death in Arkansas from complications related to the H1N1 virus was reported by the Arkansas Department of Health on Monday.
State ...
Radiation raises diabetes risk in cancer survivors
By Sheilah Downey (sheilahd@foodconsumer.org)
Almost 75 percent of childhood cancer survivors develop a chronic health condition due to their therapies, says a study released today in ...
Healthy Recipes:Delicious Summer Chili
Delicious Summer Chili
Cool off this week with a fresh chili, made with vegetables straight from your garden. Featuring corn, peppers, onions and fresh cilantro, ...
Antibiotic Resistant Staph: A Threat to Home HealthCare Providers
By Rachel Stockton (rachels@foodconsumer.org)
The latest information regarding staph infections that are resistant to antibiotics sounds like it came straight out of a Robin Cook-esque nightmare. ...
Young Women Look to Their Own Mothers for Parenting Advice
By Rachel Stockton (rachels@foodconsumer.org)
Up until the middle of the 20th century, the baton of motherhood was typically passed down from older family members to the ...
Breastfeeding linked to lower breast cancer risk
By Rachel Stockton (rachels@foodconsumer.org)
Your mother was right; when it comes to feeding an infant "breast is best."A new study published in the Archives of Internal ...
Breastfeeding reduces breast cancer risk
By David Liu (davidl@foodconsumer.org)
A new study suggests that breastfeeding may reduce the risk for breast cancer in premenopausal women who are at high risk of ...
Milford Citizens Told to Boil Tap Water
Rachel stocktonn (rachels@foodconsumer.org)
Massachusetts has some of the oldest cemeteries in the nation; many of those dated from the 17th century are written in Middle English. ...
Optimists live longer, healthier lives, study shows
By Sheilah DowneyWomen who look at the bright side of life tend to lead healthier lifestyles and live longer than their surly counterparts, according to ...
Border collies: "Super dogs" of the species
By Sheilah DowneyDogs can understand more than 150 words and have the mental capabilities of a two year old, says dog expert Dr. Stanley Coren.My ...
China: No more plague risk
By David Liu (davidl@foodconsumer.org)
China has ended a quarantine blockage, which was imposed on July 30, around a northwestern town where a pneumonic plague occurred, ...
Beetroot juice may boost your stamina
David Liu (davidl@foodconsumer.org)
Need a boost in your bedroom performance? You might consider drinking a couple of beetroot juice each day as a new study has ...
"Crucial" to keep schools open: CDC
By Sheilah Downey (sheilahd@foodconsumer.org)Although health officials are expecting an increase in swine flu cases in the fall, new federal guidelines issued Friday urge schools to ...
Cocaine killed Mays?
By David Liu (davidl@foodconsumer.org)
Infomercial king Billy Mays' death might have something to do with use of cocaine, news media reports.Mays died on June 28 and ...
Stress Raises Belly Fat, Heart Risks
By Rachel Stockton (rachels@foodconsumer.org)
A recent study assessing the correlation between socially stressed monkeys and cardiovascular disease may have important implications for humans. The ...
Many women at risk of breast and ovarian cancer elect to have prevention surgery
By Rachel Stockton (rachels@foodconsumer.org)
According to a British survey, many women who have the gene mutations responsible for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer elect to have ...
First West Nile Virus Case in Iowa Identified
By Rachel Stockton (rachels@foodconsumer.org)
The announcement is all too familiar in Iowa: the first West Nile virus victim has been identified. West Nile has ...
Ground Beef Recall Comes on Heel s of FDA Legislation
By Rachel Stockton (rachels@foodconsumer.org) A salmonella outbreak has been traced to Beef Packers, Inc., which is a unit of Minneapolis based Cargill. The Colorado Dept ...
Should Your 3-Year-Old Be On Antidepressants?
By Martha Rosenberg (marthar@foodconsumer.org)Try to access the website of the Archives of General Psychiatry and you may have to abide an ad for the antidepressant ...
The WHO plans to vaccinate more than half the World's population
The Worldwide H1N1 Swine Flu Pandemic.The WHO plans to vaccinate more than half the World's populationby Global Research
THE H1N1 SWINE FLU PANDEMIC. SELECTED ARTICLES, NEWS ...
Swine flu vaccine on fast track and out by September
By Sheilah Downey
In an attempt to alleviate concerns about the safety of the H1N1 vaccine, which has been officially put on the fast track, the ...
Television Viewing Directly Linked to Higher Blood Pressure in Children
By Rachel Stockton (rachels@foodconsumer.org)
The Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine is reporting that children who watch the most television have higher blood pressure than those ...
STD Testing Offered DC High School Students
By Rachel Stockton (rachels@foodconsumer.org)
High school students in Washington, DC will soon have the option to voluntarily be tested for STDs. Last year, school officials ...
Immigrating to the U.S. raises your cancer risk
By David Liu (davidl@foodconsumer.org)
A new study published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention indicates that lifestyle including diet may have a great deal of impact ...
Study: Vets Suffering from PTSD at Greater Heart Health Risk
By Rachel Stockton (rachels@foodconsumer.org)A new study conducted by the University of California San Francisco shows that veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan who suffer from post-traumatic ...
FDA Requiring Black Box Warnings for Certain Arthritis Drugs
By Rachel Stockton (rachels@foodconsumer.org)After studying the records of 30 children who contracted cancer after using certain arthritis and Crohn's drugs, the FDA is calling for ...
Study Shows Link Between High Cholesterol and Dementia
By Rachel stockton (rachels@foodconsumer.org)
As baby boomers continue to morph into "geezer boomers," research is making significant strides when it comes to health care for the ...
Swine flu has reached all continents, 168 countries, says WHO
By Sheilah DowneyThe H1N1 virus, which originated in Mexico in April, has done the most damage to the Americas, according to newly-released numbers from the ...
Healthy Recipes:Lemon Dijon Salmon
Easy Summer Salmon Forget the frozen dinners and microwave quick fixes. Whip up this nutritious meal in less than 20 minutes! Featuring versatile salmon, this dish ...
Scientists Discover Malaria Came From Chimps
By Rachel Stockton (rachels@foodconsumer.org)
Ask the average person what disease jumped from chimpanzees to humans and continually morphs into something just beyond the reach of medical ...
Obesity Tied to Social Networking
By Rachel Stockton (rachels@foodconsumer.org)
People are starting to get a little prickly when it comes to the obesity issue.And, it's no wonder. Overweight people have ...
Millions of US children low in vitamin D (press release)
Millions of US children low in vitamin DStudy shows increased risk of bone and heart diseaseAugust 3, 2009 — (BRONX, NY) — Seven out of ...
Drinking beer and spirits raises cancer risk
By David Liu (davidl@foodconsumer.org)
Those who believe drinking offers any health benefit may consider this: the U.S. National Toxicology Program has officially recognized alcoholic beverages as ...
Too much coffee shrinks women's breasts
By David Liu (davidl@foodconsumer.org)
Drinking too much coffee can shrink women's breasts, dailyrecord.co.uk reports.The study of 300 women by Swedish researchers from Lund University found a ...
Sunlight exposure may lower prostate cancer risk
By David Lu (davidl@foodconsumer.org)A new review article in the Sept 15, 2009 issue of the International Journal of Cancer says that exposure to sunlight may ...
FDA warns consumers not to use Clarcon products
By David Liu (davidl@foodconsumer.org)
At the request of the Food and Drug Administration, U.S. Marshals have seized all skin sanitizers and skin protectants at Clarcon Biological ...
Can We Have A Fat Surgeon General?
By Martha Rosenberg (marthar@foodconsumer.org)
The debate over the "fitness" of Obama's surgeon general nominee, Dr. Regina Benjamin, for office is raging.Can the 52-year-old doctor from Alabama, ...
Probiotics may help prevent colds
By David Liu (davidl@foodconsumer.org)
Not all bacteria are bad for humans. A new study suggests that probiotics, a group of bacteria that are believed ...
353 H1N1 associated deaths reported in the US
By David Liu (davidl@foodconsumer.org)
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on July 31 updated the H1N1 situation on its website saying that as of ...
Supplements may help cancer survival
David Liu (davidl@foodconsumer.org)
A new study from Norway suggests that taking supplements may drastically reduce risk of death from lung cancer and possibly others as well.The ...
Lower cholesterol now -- avoid Alzheimer's later
By Sheilah DowneyPeople in their 40s who have high, or even borderline, cholesterol levels have a greater risk for developing Alzheimer's disease later in life, ...
Green tea prevents blood cancer
By David Liu (davidl@foodconsumer.org)
Drinking a few cups of green tea daily may significantly reduce risk of blood and lymph cancers, a new Japanese study in ...
Migraine Sufferers Benefit from Plastic Surgery
By Rachel Stockton (rachels@foodconsumer.org)
Mark Howell, a pastor in a large non-denominational church in Houston, TX, has a history of debilitating migraines. Before the pain ...
Black tea helps fight diabetes
By David Liu (davidl@foodconsumer.org)
Chinese researchers published a study report in the Journal of Food Science suggesting that black tea may be used to control diabetes.Haixia ...
FDA approves Onglyza for type 2 diabetes
By David Liu (davidl@foodconsumer.org)
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Friday July 31 approved Onglyza (saxagliptin), a once-daily tablet to treat Type 2 diabetes ...
Safe Handling of Raw Produce and Fresh-Squeezed Fruit and Vegetable Juices
Produce SafetySafe Handling of Raw Produce and Fresh-Squeezed Fruit and Vegetable JuicesThis document is also available in PDF (3.5 MB) and en Español (Spanish)Staying Healthy... ...
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