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Hangover: What you need to know
What is hangover?
A hangover is a condition in which a person experiences unpleasant physiological effects following heavy consumption of alcoholic beverages. This often occurs often
A third of 9-month-olds obese or at risk of obesity - study
Researchers found as many as one third of U.S. children at the age of nine months were obese or overweight or at risk of obesity ...
Meat products will carry nutrition information on labels - USDA
The USDA announced on Dec 29, 2010 that the agency will require that nutritional information such as calories, total fat and saturated fat be labeled ...
"No Anorexia" Model Isabelle Caro Dies at 28
David Liu and editing by Denise Reynolds
Isabelle Caro, a French actress and model who had suffered an eating disorder known as anorexia nervosa since age 13, ...
Popular New Year's Resolutions
Popular New Year's Resolutions
Check out some New Year's resolutions that are popular year after year.
Drink Less Alcohol
Get a Better Education
Get a Better Job
Get Fit
Lose Weight
Manage ...
Winter Holidays
Americans celebrate several different holidays throughout the winter months:
Kwanzaa is an African-American cultural holiday that intertwines African traditions with American customs. Kwanzaa starts on December 26 and lasts ...
Mediterranean diet may prevent diabetes, heart disease, depression
It takes more than physicians to treat a patient with multiple chronic diseases like diabetes mellitus and heart disease. A new trial suggests a nurse ...
Earthquake in Indiana
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Earthquake Information Service reported that an earthquake measured at magnitude 3.8 occurred today in Indiana.
A magnitude 3.8 earthquake, which may ...
Stay Healthy during the Holidays: Avoid Binge Drinking
During the holiday season, and throughout the year, individuals can put themselves, their family, and their community in danger of experiencing many harmful health and ...
Embracing Our Ordinariness: Interview with "The Gifts of Imperfection" author Brené Brown
Rosenberg: In your latest book, you discuss the debilitating effect of shame and feeling not good enough on a person's spirit, growth and ability to ...
Nurses help patients with depression, diabetes or heart disease
A patient with depression and diabetes or heart disease or three conditions combined would be better off having a nurse to help coordinate all the ...
Hand pattern predicts prostate cancer risk
A case-control study suggests a man whose ring finger is longer than his index finger is at higher risk of prostate cancer.
The study confirms that ...
Alfalfa, Spicy sprouts recalled due to salmonella
by Aimee Keenan-Greene
Throw 'em out! The Food and Drug Administration says don't eat Alfalfa Sprouts and Spicy Sprouts, which contain alfalfasprouts mixed with radish and clover sprouts, from Tiny ...
Are YOU a GMO Dragon Slayer?
You remember those heroic stories of dragon slayers where the hero was able to vanquish the beast by targeting the one vulnerable spot in its ...
Infants fed cow's milk-based infant formula gain more weight
It's been known that babies fed infant formula are more likely than those breastfed to become obese. But a new study suggests babies fed a ...
Healthy Recipes: Gazpacho Dip with Garlic Pita Chips
December 28, 2010 | Issue 329
Gazpacho Dip with Garlic Pita Chips
2 whole-wheat pita breads2 large garlic cloves, halved crosswiseCooking spray, preferably olive oil1/8 teaspoon kosher ...
Smoking cancer patients suffer greater pain
Texas A&M University researchers suggest smoking cessation would help reduce the severity of cancer- or treatment-induced bodily pain and smoking would otherwise interfere with a ...
Different NICU, different care for premies with sleep apnea
by Aimee Keenan-Greene
A new study in the journal Pediatrics says the number of preterm infants diagnosed with sleep apnea varies greatly from one neonatal intensive ...
Skin-lightening creams may contain mercury says EPA
by Aimee Keenan-Greene The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency says beware of toxic metal mercury in several skin lightening creams being sold in the Chicago area. Retailers are being ...
Drop-side crib ban means millions in safety costs
by Aimee Keenan-Greene
The new year means new bills for thousands affected by the recent Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) ruling to ban drop-side cribs.
Earlier this ...
Healthy Recipes: Turkey Curry over Brown Rice
Turkey Curry over Brown Rice
from the American Institute for Cancer Research
Spice things up a bit with this easy to prepare curry. It’s a great way to ...
Smoking cessation reduces heart disease risk
Smoking cessation benefits patients with coronary heart disease
One study in the Dec 1, 2010 issue of American Journal of Cardiology suggests smoking cessation would benefit ...
Have You Been Fooled by These Dirty Pharma Tricks?
By Martha Rosenberg
How does the pharmaceutical industry get a product through development, testing and approval and onto your insurer's formulary, television set and bathroom shelf? ...
FDA: Gardasil approved to prevent anal cancer
On Dec 22, 2010, the Food and drug Administration approved Gardasil, a vaccine made by Merck and Co Inc. for the prevention of anal cancer ...
Both House and Senate Vote YES on Food Safety Bill
December 21, 2010
Moments ago, the House of Representatives passed the Food Safety bill—which the Senate, in one of the most underhanded legislative maneuvers we’ve ever ...
Action Alert: Vitamin D Report Panelist Has Ties to Big Pharm
As we reported last week, the Institute of Medicine’s (IOM) new and absurdly low vitamin D recommendation flies in the face of scientific evidence. Now ...
Update: U.S. flu activity remains low during Oct 3 - Dec 11
Update: Influenza Activity --- United States, October 3--December 11, 2010
Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR)
December 24, 2010 / 59(50);1651-1655
During October 3--December 11, 2010, influenza activity ...
Salami products linked to salmonella outbreak
Salmonella Montevideo Infections Associated with Salami Products Made with Contaminated Imported Black and Red Pepper --- United States, July 2009--April 2010
Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR)
December ...
Majority of U.S. Family Physicians Prescribe Placebos
Ted Kaptchuk at Harvard Medical School and colleagues at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center conducted a clinical trial and found a placebo pill without any ...
Placebo treatment better than no treatment - study suggests
A placebo treatment, even when patients know they are using a placebo pill, could be better than no treatment according to a new study published ...
Rolf’s Patisserie Voluntarily Recalls Desserts
The State of Illinois is warning consumers not to eat Rolf's Patisserie desserts this holiday season. The bakery is voluntarily recalling its desserts due to ...
Who Were The Biggest Corporate Criminals in 2010?
By Martha Rosenberg
Once upon a time, the defense industry was the biggest defrauder of the government. Who remembers the $640 toilet seats and $7,600 coffee ...
Alternative medicines vs. prescription drugs, which are more dangerous?
A new survey led by Australian researchers suggests using alternative medicines, or homeopathic remedies, may be dangerous for kids.
The survey found four deaths between 2001 ...
Kidney disease patients should avoid foods with high phosphorus
Patients with chronic kidney disease or CKD may be better off eating a vegetarian diet, a new study in the Dec 2010 issue of Clinical ...
Placebos work, at least for irritable bowel syndrome
American doctors have known this for years and an estimated 50 percent of them often use placebo pills to treat various diseases because dummy pills ...
Alternative medicines commonly used in Turkey to treat diabetes
Alternative medicines are commonly used by patients with diabetes in Turkey, according to a survey report published in the Nov 22, 2010 issue of Western ...
Holiday Food Safety During Pregnancy
Learn how to keep you and your unborn baby healthy this holiday season by being food safe.
The holiday season is a very exciting time of ...
Gardasil gets FDA okay to fight anal cancer
by Aimee Keenan-Greene
The Food and Drug Administration has expanded the use of the Gardasil vaccine to include prevention of anal cancer and precancerous lesions due ...
The skinny on diabetes and dairy fats
by Aimee Keenan-Greene
Could dairy be a new weapon in the war on diabetes?
A new study in the Annals of Internal Medicine (AIM) says trans-palmitoleate from ...
The brain benefits of folic acid
by Aimee Keenan-Greene
Adding iron and folic acid to a pregnant mom's diet makes for smarter kids.
Researchers in the December issue of the Journal of the ...
U.S. Policies to Blame for Beef Export Restrictions (PR)
For Immediate Release
Contact: R-CALF USA Communications Coordinator Shae Dodson-Chambers
December 23, 2010 ...
Births: Preliminary Data for 2009 - CDC report
Births: Preliminary Data for 2009
by Brady E. Hamilton, Ph.D.; Joyce A. Martin, M.P.H.; and Stephanie J. Ventura, M.A.;
Division of Vital Statistic
Births: Preliminary Data for 2009
Brady ...
Chef Erin's Recipe: Asian Salmon
Asian Salmon
2 fresh salmon filets, 4 ounces each
2 Tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
3 Tablespoon teriyaki sauce
3 Tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1 Tablespoon Hoisin (found in your ...
Eating fried fish may boost stroke risk
This may not be news, but a new study once again demonstrated that eating fried fish may boost risk of stroke - a highly lethal ...
Teenage birth rates decline, but c-sections increase
by Aimee Keenan-Greene
Fewer teens are becoming parents.
The birth rate for U.S. teens 15-19 years fell 6 percent to a record low according to the ...
Toxic metal Chromium-6 present in majority of U.S. cities
Drinking water for millions of residents in many U.S. cities has been contaminated with hexavalent chromium - a cancer causing chemical or the Erin Brockovich ...
Echinacea, vitamin C fight common cold, COPD
A new study in the Annals of Internal Medicine suggests, according to media reports, that echinacea, an alternative medicine widely used to treat the common ...
United Fresh Opens Application Period for 17th Annual Produce Industry Leadership Program
News Release
For Immediate Release, December 21, 2010
Contact: Patrick Delaney
pdelaney@unitedfresh.org
202-303-3400 ext. 417
PHOTOS AVAILABLE
United Fresh Opens Application Period for 17th Annual
Produce Industry Leadership Program
All Interested Candidates Are Invited ...
Hormones: Still Pushed by Pharma; Still Dangerous
By Martha Rosenberg
The medical press trumpeted again this month the shopworn pharma factoid that menopausal hormones may be good for you, not bad. This is ...
Chromium-6 is on tap in drinking water across America
by Aimee Keenan-Greene Its known as the 'Erin Brockovich chemical'. The cancer causing chromium-6. New tests commissioned by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) have now detected the ...
Toys for tots that are safe and green
by Aimee Keenan-Greene
Lead, cadmium, arsenic, mercury, antimony, chlorine, bromine - not the stocking stuffers you'd care to find by the fire this season.
Buying children's toys ...
Echinacea to chicken soup: How to combat the common cold
Runny nose, sore throat, headaches, nasal stuffiness, cough, loss of work and school time - the symptoms of acute upper respiratory infections are worldwide. So ...
Dairy products may lower diabetes risk
A new study in the December 21, 2010, issue of Annals of Internal Medicine suggests that eating whole fat dairy products may help reduce the ...
The "Calcium Lie" Every Woman Should Know About
Posted By Dr. Mercola | December 21 2010
By Dr. Mercola
Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by porous and fragile bones. It affects 44 million Americans, striking 1 in 3 ...
Echinacea, vitamin C help common cold?
Echinacea is no better than a placebo at reducing the duration and severity of common cold, says the American College of Physicians.
The new study in ...
Basics About Listeria
Listeria is the name of a bacteria found in soil and water. It can be in a variety of raw foods as well as in processed ...
This Powerful Nutrient Improves Concentration by 60% and Fights ADHD
Posted By Dr. Mercola | December 20 2010
A clinical study in children with ADHD showed that they significantly improved both their clinical scores and identified EEG patterns when ...
Potassium rich foods
Food Sources of Potassium ranked by milligrams of potassium per standard amount, also showing calories in the standard amount. (The AI for adults is 4,700 ...
FDA: More data needed to approve AstraZeneca's Brilinta
The United States Food and drug Administration did not approve a new heart medicine Brilinta or ticagrelor made by AstraZeneca as it says more data ...
Denufosol helps cystic fibrosis patients, so does vitamin D
There is no cure for cystic fibrosis. Each year, about 1,000 Americans are diagnosed with the disease.
Now a new ion channel-regulating drug may help kids ...
Healthy Recipes: Sparkling Apple Crumple
An Easy Holiday Dessert That Sparkles
By Dana Jacobi for the American Institute for Cancer Research
My doctor tells a great story about the perfect holiday pie his ...
Amygdala damage leads to abnormal fear reaction
Normally fear reactions in the brain alert animals and humans to the dangers they are facing, but researchers say they have found a woman with ...
Video games impact teen depression and smoking
by Aimee Keenan-Greene More than half of all teens play video games. So how does it affect their health? Boys who game report smoking less, while female gamers are ...
The Seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter
Seasons are major divisions of the year, generally based on periodic changes in weather. They occur due to the tilt of the Earth's axis (axial ...
This Kills Twice as Many People as AIDS – Why are Doctors Ignoring it?
Posted By Dr. Mercola | December 17 2010
About $282 million was paid to doctors by drug companies last year. Is this compromising the best interests of their patients?
...
Could autism be caused by living near highways during pregnancy?
by Aimee Keenan-Greene A new study in Environmental Health Perspectives says there may be a link between autism and living near highways. The article published in the peer reviewed ...
Adverse Childhood Experiences Reported by Adults
Adverse Childhood Experiences Reported by Adults --- Five States, 2009
Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR)
December 17, 2010 / 59(49);1609-1613
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) include ...
How many people die in vehicle crashes caused by alcohol or drugs?
National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month
Accidents related to drunk and drugged driving claim the lives of thousands of Americans every year. To raise awareness ...
FDA removes breast cancer drug avastin from the market
Avastin (bevacizumab): Process for Removal of Breast Cancer Indication Begun
AUDIENCE: Oncology, Patients
ISSUE: FDA notified healthcare professionals and patients that it is recommending removing the breast ...
Incidence of foodborne illness in 2009 - CDC
Preliminary FoodNet Data on the Incidence of Infection with Pathogens Transmitted Commonly Through Food --- 10 States, 2009
Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR)
April 16, 2010 ...
Avastin not safe to treat breast cancer says FDA
by Aimee Keenan-Greene
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration now says Avastin (bevacizumab) can not be used to treat breast cancer because the drug has not ...
Higher Levels of this Mineral Linked with Lower Heart Attack Rate
Posted By Dr. Mercola | December 16 2010
A new study reports a protective effect against the risk of sudden cardiac death in women who consume higher levels of ...
Incidence of Foodborne Illness, 2009
During this holiday season, CDC is highlighting foodborne illness data. Whether attending or hosting parties, please keep food safety in mind.
The Foodborne Diseases Active Surveillance ...
Recipe: Rhode Island Egg Nog made with Thomas Tew Rum
By Henry Krauzyk
Put down that bottle from Bermuda! Create Rhode Island cheer by sipping some! This holiday season terroir-ize your family and friends with a ...
'Tis the season for foodborne illness
by Aimee Keenan-Greene
Nearly 48 million Americans get sick every year from foodborne illnesses annually. That's one out of every six people.
Today, new information from the Center for ...
Drop-side cribs unsafe and off the market
by Aimee Keenan-Greene
The Consumer Product Safety Commission today says so-long to drop-side cribs.
The cribs have faced years of scrutiny and safety issues because of a ...
Kids potentially confuse cough medicine with candy
by Aimee Keenan-Greene
It may look like candy, but its really a liquid cough medicine that should be kept in child-proof containers.
That's the warning about Tessalon ...
Comment: Tuna and mercury: New tests by Consumer Reports
To the editors:
There’s nothing new in Consumer Reports magazine’s recent crusade against canned tuna. [“Tuna and mercury: New tests by Consumer Reports,” Dec. 12] The magazine tested ...
Zoledronic acid helps breast cancer patients
A new study suggests zoledronic acid can be an effective adjuvant therapy for premenopausal women with endocrine-responsive early breast cancer.
The results were presented Saturday at ...
Lazy eye could improve with acupuncture
by Aimee Keenan-Greene
Acupuncture could potentially become an alternative treatment for lazy eye, according to a new study in the Archives of Ophthalmology.
Amblyopia, known commonly ...
Kids living in apartments at risk of passive tobacco smoking
Children living in multi-unit apartment buildings are at higher risk of passive tobacco smoking than those living in detached houses, a new study in the ...
Recipe: Ravioli Tartufati from Lucia Italian Restaurant
by Henry Krauzyk
Open since 1993 and considered a best-kept-secret by Newport locals, Thames Street's Lucia Italian Restaurant is a "Best of Rhode Island" award winner and has been ...
Secondhand smoke in apartment buildings makes it hard to breathe easy
by Aimee Keenan-Greene
There is no safe level of secondhand tobacco-smoke exposure, according to the US Surgeon General.Now a new report in the December journal Pediatrics says even if ...
Pomegranate juice may help prevent prostate cancer
Pomegranate juice may help prevent migration of prostate cancer cells and potentially inhibit the metastasis of prostate cancer to the bone, according to a study ...
FDA says men should put down the Man Up
by Aimee Keenan-Greene
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says stop using a dietary supplement marketed for sexual enhancement.
Man Up Now claims to be 'herbal' and 'all natural', which ...
Stem cells grown into organ tissue
by Aimee Keenan-Greene
Every 10 minutes another name is added to the national organ transplant waiting list, according to UNOS.Now, a new study in the journal Nature says for ...
Do kids really prefer sugary cereals for breakfast?
By Aimee Keenan-Greene
A spoonful of sugar may not be needed when it comes to getting kids to eat breakfast cereals.A new study in today's journal Pediatrics says ...
Healthy Recipes: Roasted Red Pepper and Eggplant Spread
Your Freezer Makes Holiday Cooking Less Stressful
By Dana Jacobi for the American Institute for Cancer Research
Writing about enjoyable healthy food is what I do. Recently, I ...
Healthy Recipes: Mediterranean Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Spinach
Mediterranean Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Spinach
from the American Institute for Cancer Research
This recipe dresses up chicken with a cheesy, spinach stuffing, flavored with herbs. Easy to ...
FDA warns consumers to avoid Man Up Now capsules (PR)
FDA NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: Dec. 15, 2010Media Inquiries: Siobhan DeLancey, 301-796-4668, siobhan.delancey@fda.hhs.gov
Consumer Inquiries: 888-INFO-FDA
FDA warns consumers to avoid Man Up Now capsulesProduct marketed for sexual enhancement contains potentially ...
Does the size of your social network impact your health?
by Aimee Keenan-Greene
For about 30 years science has noted people who have more friends and get social support are healthier and live longer.
But few have ...
Depressed smokers less likely to kick the habit
by Aimee Keenan-Greene
A new study in the January 2011 American Journal of Preventive Medicine, suggests suffering from major depression may prevent a smoker from successfully ...
Does ginseng make your mind sharper?
by Aimee Keenan-Greene
Should you take ginseng to heighten your thinking ability and prevent, or even treat, dementia?
New research says ginseng appears to have some beneficial ...
Four Tablespoons of This "Brain Food" May Prevent Alzheimer's
Posted By Dr. Mercola | December 13 2010
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Watch these videos featuring Dr. Mary Newport to learn about an amazing discovery which could potentially be a ...
Women at risk of breast cancer fare better with early mammography
Women ages 30-39 with a known risk of breast cancer, like heredity, may benefit from early mammogram screening, according to a new study presented Friday ...
Imagine eating more, and actually eat less
by Aimee Keenan-Greene
Letting visions of sugarplums dance in your head may be a diet aid after all!
A new study in the journal Science says imagining ...
The Alzheimer's and heart attack connection
by Aimee Keenan-Greene
Every 34 seconds someone in the United States has a heart attack or myocardial infarction, according to the American Heart Association .
Now, ...
2012 and the Maya Calendar
Over the past few years, a cultural phenomenon of curiosity has grown around the date of December 21, 2012, just like it did over the year ...
Tuna and mercury: New tests by Consumer Reports
by Aimee Keenan-Greene
America's taste for tuna is undeniable.
Now Consumer Reports is once again casting light on the level of mercury in one of our ...
Is Wildlife Meat Really Safe and Organic?
By Martha Rosenberg
On her new TLC live-action show, Sarah Palin's Alaska, Palin bludgeons a gigantic halibut to death and then displays its still-beating heart triumphantly ...
Newest weight loss strategy: Meditate before eating your meal
Weight loss needs a reduction in caloric intake, which can be realized by simply practicing some meditation before eating meals, a new study suggests.
The study led by ...
Study explains why omega-3 fatty acids prevent breast cancer
Omega-3 fatty acids have been found to provide a preventative effect against breast cancer. A new study shows omega-3 fatty acids render the preventative effect ...
This Surprising Toxin Can Lead to Genetic Defects and Miscarriages…
Posted By Dr. Mercola | December 11 2010
Although more than 200 research studies show that bisphenol A (BPA) is harmful to human health, the U.S. government has decided ...
Why the New Vitamin D Recommendations Spell Disaster For Your Health
Posted By Dr. Mercola | December 11 2010
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On November 30, 2010, the Institute of ...
Dental fluorosis occurs in 41% among adolescents aged 12-15 in the U.S.
Eugenio D. Beltrán-Aguilar, D.M.D., M.S., Dr.P.H.; Laurie Barker, M.S.P.H.; and Bruce A. Dye, D.D.S., M.P.H.
Key findings
Data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 1999-2004 ...
Firm recalls sauteed chicken
FSIS issued a recall announcement on its website today that Pampanga Food Company, Inc. a Anaheim, Ca. establishment is recalling about 14,430 pounds of sauteed ...
Infant mortality slightly down in 2008
The following is cited from a report released on Dec 9 from the National Center for Health Statistics, a division of the Centers for Disease ...
GMOs in Food
Here is a summary of crops, foods and food ingredients have been genetically modified as of May, 2010:
Currently Commercialized GM Crops in the U.S.:
(Number in parentheses ...
GMO: Health Risks
Health Risks
In 2009, the American Academy of Environmental Medicine (AAEM) stated that, "Several animal studies indicate serious health risks associated with genetically modified (GM) food," ...
GMO: Higher Risks for Children
Children face the greatest risk from the potential dangers of GM foods:
Young, fast-developing bodies are influenced most
Children are more susceptible to allergies
Children are more susceptible ...
Depression Affects 1 in 10 U.S. Adults
Depression affects many Americans at different levels. Learn how you can work with health providers to treat and monitor depression.
Depression can adversely affect the course ...
Please join a Non-GMO Action Group TODAY (PR)
Jeffrey SmithThe world’s leading consumer advocate promoting healthier non-GMO choicesPosted on 11:31 am December 10, 2010
Please join a Non-GMO Action Group TODAY
This is the ...
Inhaling Tobacco Smoke Causes Immediate Harm
2010 Surgeon General's report contains important new information on how tobacco smoke causes disease and explains why it is crucial to stop smoking and avoid ...
State Cancer Programs in Action
CDC works with many partners to translate research into public health programs, practices, and services. CDC helps states, U.S. territories, and tribal groups develop cancer ...
Rotary Brushes Effective (PR)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Zila, a TOLMAR Company, Launches Rotadent? Plus Rotary Powered Toothbrush, the Next Generation of the Clinically Proven Classic Rotadent?
FORT COLLINS, Colo. – (November ...
You may live over 100 years by eating raw foods
One of America's Oldest Men - Is His Controversial Anti-Aging Advice Right For You?
Posted By Dr. Mercola | December 10 2010
Disclose.tv - 109 YEARS OLD ON MAINLY ...
Elizabeth Edwards faced at least 2 risk factors
Media reports say Elizabeth Edwards, wife of former Senator John Edwards, died on Tuesday from cancer at her home in Chapel Hill NC. She was ...
Liposuction Risks for the 40 year old
Liposuction is a common cosmetic procedure that aims to modify the body through surgical techniques; the most common of these techniques is the removal of ...
Cool Ads Aren't Helping Gardasil and Cervarix Vaccines
By Martha Rosenberg
Prescription drug advertising can work miracles. With Vioxx, it got 20 million people to pay five times more for a pain reliever that ...
Symposium: Vitamin D and Analogs in Cancer Prevention and Therapy Homburg, Germany (PR)
Dear friends and colleagues,
“Hello” from Homburg, Germany! I am very happy to inform you that Prof. Friedrich and I will organize our 4th vitamin D ...
Aspirin Health News Recalls Vioxx Scandal
Martha Rosenberg
Many Americans over 45 already take a daily, low-dose aspirin to protect against cardiovascular events and stroke. Now a meta-analysis in this week's Lancet, ...
Healthy Recipes: Greek-Style Scallops
Dec. 7, 2010
Olive oil, garlic, feta and pine nuts are staples in this classic Mediterranean-inspired dish. Their bold flavors complement the scallops, proving that you ...
News from Fluoride Action Network (PR)
Dear Readers,
Apologies for the broken links in last bulletin. We are using a new server and hopefully the links will work this time! It has now ...
Are the new vitamin D recommendations good enough?
The Institute of Medicine Food and Nutrition Board issued a report on Nov 30 saying it has revised its recommendations made 13 years ago on ...
Genentech drug delays follicular lymphoma progression, vegetables prevent it
A new phase II trial showed using Rituxan or rituximab made by Genentech, Inc, a biotechnology company of the Roche Group, and Biogen Idec, benefited ...
Healthy Recipes: Roasted Red Pepper and Eggplant Spread
Your Freezer Makes Holiday Cooking Less Stressful
By Dana Jacobi for the American Institute for Cancer Research
Writing about enjoyable healthy food is what I do. Recently, I ...
Miscarriage, stillbirth linked to higher risk of heart attack
A study in the journal Heart suggests that women who have experienced recurrent miscarriage or had stillbirth are much more likely than those who never ...
Sunshine, vitamin D supplements needed to prevent breast cancer
A new study suggests simply taking vitamin D supplements may not be enough to reduce the risk of developing breast cancer in postmenopausal women.
The study ...
Employers, families pay higher health insurance premiums for less benefits
Employers and families pay higher premiums for less benefits
The Commonwealth Fund on Dec 2, 2010 issued a report saying that health insurance costs for U.S. ...
Soy Supplements Effective for Menopausal Symptoms - study
Natural remedy - soy supplements
Estrogen-based HRT is not the only thing women may use to overcome menopausal symptoms. One trial published in the Sep 10, ...
Seasonal Influenza and 2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccination Coverage Among Pregnant Women
Page last updated: December 03, 2010
Content source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
What are some holiday shopping tips?
Holiday Gifts
The holiday season is often viewed as a time for gathering and celebrating with friends and family, gift-giving, reflection and thanks. The USA.gov's website provides a variety ...
National Influenza Vaccination Week: Get Vaccinated
>You can help fight the flu during National Influenza Vaccination Week. Get vaccinated to protect yourself, your friends, and your family.
Even healthy people can get ...
Children’s Medication Not being Measured Correctly
By Tyler Woods, Ph.D.
A new report from the American Medical Association is reporting that over-the-counter (OTC) liquid children's medicines could be potentially dangerous. The danger ...
What is the deadline for mailing holiday packages to troops overseas?
Sending Mail to a Military Servicemember
To ensure delivery of cards and packages by Dec. 25 to military addresses overseas, visit the link "Shipping Out the ...
Check out which fruits/vegetables contain high levels of pesticides
Dear Readers,
I know that many of your daily decisions are made with the help of EWG. How can you avoid pesticides in your produce? What ...
National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month
Every day, 36 people in the United States die, and approximately 700 more are injured, in motor vehicle crashes that involve an alcohol-impaired driver.
This December, ...
Tell the FTC: GMOs are not “Natural” or “Green”
Tell the FTC: GMOs are not “Natural” or “Green”Sign the petition today.Join us in telling the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that it is misleading for ...
Shorter index fingers linked to higher prostate cancer risk
Researchers of the University of Warwick and the Institute of Cancer Research found men with short index fingers are at higher risk of prostate cancer.
The ...
World AIDS Day 2010
On December 1, CDC and its partners observe World AIDS Day to raise awareness of the global impact of HIV/AIDS. We recognize the success to ...
Importance of HIV Testing: CDC Vital Signs Report
Importance of HIV Testing: CDC Vital Signs Report
More than one million Americans are living with HIV and approximately one in five don't know it. Everyone ...
US Senate Passes The Food Safety Modernization Act: Importers Beware!
By Rick Qinn
The U.S. Senate passed the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) of 2010. This bill directly enlarges FDA’s legal and regulatory authority over food ...
EWG's Favorite Cookbooks - EWG Newsletter
Dear Readers,
My favorite gifts are recently released cookbooks. I love to give and get them. I know picking new books can be a challenge -- ...
A Newly Discovered Reason to Avoid Fast Food and Popcorn
Posted By Dr. Mercola | December 01 2010
Perfluoroalkyls are stable, synthetic chemicals that repel oil, grease, and water. They are used in surface protection treatments and coatings for ...
Today, the FNB has failed millions...
3:00 PM PST November 30, 2010
After 13 year of silence, the quasi governmental agency, the Institute of Medicine's (IOM) Food and Nutrition Board (FNB), today ...
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