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MSG, trans fat, high fructose corn syrup boost liver disease risk
By David Liu PHD
Saturday Dec 31 2011 (foodconsumer.org) -- A study published in the Dec 6, 2011 issue of Genes & Nutrition suggests that eating
Don’t Let Yersiniosis Spoil Your Holidays!
Posted December 29, 2011 |
by Maribel Alonso, Bilingual Information Specialist, USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service
The holidays are a cherished time of year, when you ...
Rheumatoid arthritis drug helps cut type 2 diabetes mellitus risk
By David Liu, PHD
Saturday Dec 31, 2011 (foodconsumer.org) -- Using hydroxychloroquine may help patients with Rheumatoid arthritis to reduce their risk for type 2 diabetes ...
10 tips for cancer prevention
By David Liu, PHD
This is a work of translation. Names of individuals and organizations may not be accurate and the accuracy of the content has ...
Novel treatment for liver cancer
Dear FOODCONSUMER:
Chinese Academy of Sciences & Ferromagnetic Theory of Cancer.
The Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) is the National Academy for the natural sciences of the ...
Fluoride Science is Tobacco Science
Dear readers,
Today we are going to hear from another very important member of the FAN team, Chris Neurath our Science Director. He gives us a ...
The Innocent Cooking Mistake that Could Cause Cancer
Posted By Dr. Mercola | December 31 2011
Story at-a-glance
Research suggests that proteins, carbs, and fat cooked at very high temperatures can promote colon cancer.
Heating proteins lead to formation of unnatural peptides ...
Eat This During Winter to Radically Reduce Your Risk of the Cold and Flu
Editor's note: Fungi also known as mushroom contain vitamin D. Vitamin D is known to boost innate immunity against bacterial and viral infections....
Obesity, diabetes boost death risk from colorectal cancer
Maria Cendejas
Sunday Dec 31, 2011 (foodconsumer.org) -- People who have been diagnosed with colon cancer have a poorer prognosis if they overweight or have type ...
Marinated Beef and Chicken Products Recalled
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FSIS-RC-102-2011 HEALTH RISK: HIGH
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Neil Gaffney
WASHINGTON, Dec. 30, 2011 -Shamrock Foods, a Phoenix, Ariz., establishment, is recalling approximately ...
Commentary on Institute of Medicine's Dec. 15 Chimpanzees
Commentary on Institute of Medicine's Dec. 15 Chimpanzees in Biomedical and Behavioral Research Report
December 30, 2011
It is two weeks since the landmark Dec. 15 Institute of ...
Vitamin C may help prevent stomach cancer
By David Liu, PHD
Friday Dec 30, 2011 (foodconsumer.org) -- High doses of vitamin C or ascorbic acid may help prevent infection of Helicobacter pylori - ...
Consumer Alert for cheese and milk products
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FDA posts press releases and other notices of recalls and safety alerts from states as a service to consumers, ...
FDA expands use of Prevnar 13 vaccine for people ages 50 and older
For Immediate Release: December 30, 2011Media Inquiries: Rita Chappelle, 301-796-4672, rita.chappelle@fda.hhs.govConsumer Inquiries: 888-INFO-FDA
FDA expands use of Prevnar 13 vaccine for people ages 50 and older
Prevnar 13, a ...
Great News in fluoride fight
Dear Readers,
We have only two days left to reach our ambitious goal of raising $100,000 from 500 donors by midnight December 31.
Yesterday was a very ...
Chiropractors and Naturopaths - Are They Dangerous?
Posted By Dr. Mercola | December 30 2011
Story at-a-glance
The medical profession has a long history of opposing alternative healing professions. The rules of engagement have changed; as the ...
Kathy Smith Laws to Living Lean
Posted by: Dr. Mercola | December 30 2011
Story at-a-glance
Fitness expert Kathy Smith shares her 14 “Laws” that can help you stick to a healthy lifestyle, including how to ...
Cell phone radiation linked to brain cancer - study confirms
By David Liu, PHD
Friday Dec 30, 2011 (foodconsumer.org) -- The debate on the association between cell phone radiation and brain cancer has not been dead ...
Smoking in pregnancy harms children's blood vessels
By Maria Cendejas
Thursday Dec 29, 2011 (foodconsumer.org) -- A new study in Pediatrics shows that if women didn’t already have enough reasons to quit smoking ...
Milk boosts prostate cancer risk, studies suggest
By David Liu, PHD
Thursday Dec 29, 2011 (foodconsumer.org) -- Men who drank too much milk in adolescence are at elevated risk for advanced prostate cancer, ...
Reader's Comment: Man is not born to eat meat
Editor's note: The following was written by a reader in response to an article titled "Vegan diet provides many health benefits" Readers should be aware ...
Overweight, Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Linked to Breast Cancer Risk
By David Liu, PHD
Thursday Dec 29, 2011 (foodconsumer.org) -- A new study in the May 31, 2011 issue of The Oncologist suggests overweight, obesity and ...
Johnny (Non-GMO) Apple Seed
Dear Readers,
I was sitting in a bookstore in Cambridge, Massachusetts in March 2004, waiting to give a talk and book signing. A young woman ...
Diets high in Omega 3 fatty acid, vitamin B, C, D and E help prevent Alzheimer's disease
Summary: Eating oily fish and fruit/vegetables which are full of vitamins B, C, D, and E and omega-3 fatty acid may help reduce the risk ...
Eat More of this Fat and You Might Slim Your Waist Size in One Week
Posted By Dr. Mercola | December 29 2011
Story at-a-glance
Adding coconut oil to obese men’s diets for four weeks resulted in reduced waist circumference
Separate research also supports the role ...
The Worst Possible Thing to Ignore if You Have Arthritis
Posted By Dr. Mercola | December 29 2011
Story at-a-glance
A diet enriched with omega-3 fats may help prevent osteoarthritis as well as slow its progression; benefit was seen in ...
Weight loss helps type 2 diabetes people to reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease
By David Liu, PHD
Wednesday Dec 28, 2011(foodconsumer.org) -- A study in the July 2011 issue of Diabetes Care finds that weight loss improves cardiovascular disease ...
Arrow Brand Dry Dog Food Recalled
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FDA posts press releases and other notices of recalls and market withdrawals from the firms involved as a service to consumers, ...
Child-mother relationship affects risk of childhood obesity
By Maria Cendejas
Wednesday Dec 28, 2011 (foodconsumer.org) -- A study has found that the quality of a mother's relationship with her child could affect the ...
What’s Hot and What’s Not: 2011 Health Care Roundup
What’s Hot and What’s Not: 2011 Health Care Roundup
It’s cliché to say that it’s hard to believe 2011 is nearly over, but so much ...
Fluoride frog leaps & 3 Austin voices
Dear readers,
The fluoride frog leaps
Even though many people were still celebrating Christmas, as soon as our fundraiser bulletin went out yesterday the donations started flooding ...
Vegan diet provides many health benefits
By Maria Cendejas
Vegan diets are considered by some people to be very extreme, its a strict way of eating that exists on the radical fringes ...
1 in 9 high school seniors try illicit drugs
By Maria Cendejas
A new survey shows that approximately 1 in 9 high school seniors have gotten high in the past year on synthetic drugs, such ...
South Texas Beef Cattle Short Course set for January in San Antonio (PR)
By: Paul Schattenberg, 210-467-6575, paschattenberg@ag.tamu.eduContact: Bryan Davis, 210-467-6575, by-davis@tamu.eduSAN ANTONIO – The South Texas Beef Cattle Short Course, presented by the Texas AgriLife Extension Service and the Bexar Beef ...
Monsanto corn failing in four states - maybe more
By Jeffrey Smith
Monsanto corn failing in four states - maybe more
First, the superweeds started turning Monsanto's Roundup Ready crops into a farmer's nightmare. Now, according ...
Using the First Amendment to Opt Out of This Potentially Damaging Procedure
Posted By Dr. Mercola | December 27 2011
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48 states in the U.S. allow an exemption to vaccination for religious beliefs, which provides a ...
The Dangerous Procedure Doctors Swear by (but Aren't Liable for)
Posted By National Vaccine Information Center | December 27 2011
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When healthy people suffer complications from vaccination, they are oftentimes not treated compassionately. Instead, ...
Health Canada Admits Studies on Cell Phones Convincing Enough to Promote Limited Use
Story at-a-glance
Health Canada is proposing to adopt a precautionary principle approach and guidelines for limited cell phone use. Other countries that have already done so ...
Healthy Recipes: Roasted Red Pepper and Eggplant Spread
Healthy Head Start
Roasted Red Pepper and Eggplant Spread
Get a head start on your New Year's resolution with this healthy versatile spread. And at only 50 ...
Fluoride fighting frog produces giant leap
Dear Readers,
Click on this amazing frog to hear our song!
When we suspended our fundraiser for the holiday break on Dec 22 we had raised $34,401 from ...
Cedar Brand Tresse Cheese and Cedar Brand Shinglish Cheese Recalled
Recall -- Firm Press Release
FDA posts press releases and other notices of recalls and market withdrawals from the firms involved as a service to consumers, ...
Thanks for Nothing--Fur Coats Becoming Gift You Can't Wear Anywhere
By Martha Rosenberg
Chicago, IL
Like Hollywood, set to ban the sale of fur in 2012, Chicago is no longer a fur capital. One reason is the ...
New Study Exposes the "60% Effective" Flu Shot as 98.5% Useless
Posted By Dr. Mercola | December 26 2011
Story at-a-glance
A new study revealed that the flu vaccine prevents type A or type B influenza in only 1.5 out of ...
The Invisible Epidemic Causing Headaches, Fatigue and Depression
Posted By Dr. Mercola | December 26 2011
Story at-a-glance
Indoor air quality can be up to five times worsethan outdoor air, which can have a very detrimental impact on your ...
Hormone Replacement Therapy, Trans Fat, Dietary Cholesterol Linked to Ovarian Cancer Risk
By David Liu PHD
Summary: Hormone replacement therapy, dietary cholesterol and trans fatty acids may boost risk of ovarian cancer, which kills about 15,000 women in ...
Well-done meat ups pancreatic cancer risk
By David Liu, Ph.D.
Sunday Dec 25, 2011 (foodconsumer.org) -- A new study in the Jan 2012 issue of Molecular Carcinogenesis suggests eating well-done meat may ...
Healthy Recipes: Elegant Cheesy Spinach Cakes
Elegant Cheesy Spinach Cakes
from the American Institute for Cancer Research
Popeye, the classic cartoon character, had it right. Spinach is packed with nutrients. And, serving it in ...
Finally... Solo Farmer Fights Monsanto and Wins
Finally... Solo Farmer Fights Monsanto and Wins
Posted By Dr. Mercola | December 25 2011
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Earlier this year, Riceland Foods, the largest rice cooperative in ...
Taking Just a Little Too Much Tylenol Can Be Deadly
Posted By Dr. Mercola | December 15 2011
Story at-a-glance
Taking just a bit too much acetaminophen-containing products (such as Tylenol) for minor aches and pains, or prescription drugs like ...
Maribel Sweet’s Inc. Recalls Their New York Handbag Collection Gourmet Chocolate Candies
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FDA posts press releases and other notices of recalls and market withdrawals from the firms involved as a service to consumers, ...
Eillien's Candies, Inc. Recalls Select Candy Items
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Green Valley Food Corp recalls Alfalfa Sprouts
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FDA posts press releases and other notices of recalls and market withdrawals from the firms involved as a service to consumers, ...
Price Chopper Supermarkets Issues Voluntary Cheesecake Recall
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FDA posts press releases and other notices of recalls and market withdrawals from the firms involved as a service to consumers, ...
Infant formula linked to baby's death
By David Liu
News media report that Wal-Mart has pulled infant formulas made by Mead Johnson Nutrition after learning that a 10-day old baby in missouri ...
Breast implants linked to anaplastic large T-cell lymphoma
By David Liu, Ph.D.
Sunday Dec 24, 2011(foodconsumer.org) -- Breast implants are certainly unnatural and may raise risk for life-threatening diseases like cancer and their complications ...
Why is the U.S. Doubling Its Protection Against this Non-existent Health Enemy?
Posted By Dr. Mercola | December 24 2011
Story at-a-glance
The U.S. government has awarded a nearly half a billion dollar contract to pharmaceutical company Siga Technologies for 1.7 million ...
These Vilified Foods Help Build Hormones and Tame Your Appetite (Opinion)
Editor's note: It should be pointed out that eating red meat like beef is associated with deadly health problems like stroke, cancer (colorectal cancer, bladder cancer, breast cancer, lung cancer, stomach cancer, esophageal cancer, and prostate cancer), diabetes, and coronary heart disease among other things. Organic grassfed beef makes no difference. Another thing to remember is that too much of hormones can be risky....
Doctor Reverses MS in 9 Months by Eating These Foods
Posted By Dr. Mercola | December 23 2011
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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, degenerative disease of the nerves in your brain and spinal ...
Wal-Mart pulls infant formula after newborn dies in Missouri
BY Maria Cendejas
Wal-Mart stores has pulled a batch of powdered infant formula from more than 3,000 nationwide stores after a newborn in Missouri was given ...
Eclectic Institute Voluntarily Recalls Specific Dietary Supplements Containing Gotu Kola (Centella Asiatica) And Bladderwrack (Fucus Vesiculosus)
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FDA posts press releases and other notices of recalls and market withdrawals from the firms involved as a service to consumers, ...
Starwest Botanicals Recalls Starwest Organic Celery Seed
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FDA posts press releases and other notices of recalls and market withdrawals from the firms involved as a service to consumers, ...
Cal Fresco, LLC Recalls Jalapeño and Serrano Chili Peppers
Recall -- Firm Press Release
FDA posts press releases and other notices of recalls and market withdrawals from the firms involved as a service to consumers, ...
Why is it Suddenly Cheaper to Eat Out?
Posted By Dr. Mercola | December 22 2011
Story at-a-glance
Food prices have been rising at 2.5 times the rate of prices for restaurant meals, which, a new report by ...
Boosts Disruptive Hormone by 1000% in 5 Days - Avoid This Eating Mistake
Posted By Dr. Mercola | December 22 2011
Story at-a-glance
The endocrine-disrupting chemical bisphenol-A (BPA) is not only found in plastics; it’s also abundant in the lining of canned goods, ...
Night Shift Work May Raise Diabetes Risk
Posted By Dr. Mercola | December 21 2011
Story at-a-glance
Working the night shift increases women’s risk of type 2 diabetes
Working a night shift periodically for three years increased diabetes ...
Are You Poisoning Your Household With this Chore?
Posted By Dr. Mercola | December 21 2011
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Laundry detergents typically contain hazardous ingredients, including: sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS)/sodium laureth sulfate (SLES); 1,4-dioxane; NPE ...
FAN Newsletter - Another Big Victory in Canada!
Editor's note: We strongly encourage our readers to make a donation to this non-profit organization. You have a right to drink clean, natural and safe ...
Studies of Fluoride Supplements: No Evidence of Safety - No Benefit Either (PR)
NEW YORK, Dec. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- According to the Cochrane Oral Health Group, fluoride supplements fail to reduce tooth decay in primary teeth, permanent teeth cavity-reduction ...
Taking dieting breaks helps weight loss
By Maria Cendejas
Taking dieting breaks may help weight loss more effectively, according to a new study reported by abc4.
The Genesis Prevention Center conducted the study ...
Vitamin D may help children with asthma
By David Liu, PHD
Tuesday Dec 20, 2011 (foodconsumer.org) -- Low levels of serum vitamin D may worsen asthma, according to a new study in the ...
Radiation from Cell Phones and WiFi Are Making People Sick -- Are You at Risk?
Story at-a-glance
Your environment is filled with wireless technologies and the frequencies they emit – and you’re being impacted whether you realize it or not
Evidence is mounting that ...
Could 93% of These Beans be Cancer-Causing?
Posted By Dr. Mercola | December 20 2011
Story at-a-glance
Many common foods are best avoided if you want to maintain good health, such as genetically engineered foods, canned foods ...
Want to live a few more years? Take vitamin D supplements!
By David Liu, PHD
Monday Dec 19, 2011(foodconsumer.org) -- A new study in the Jan 2012 issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggests that ...
Caloric restriction keeps the brain young - new study
By David Liu, PHD
Monday Dec 19, 2011 (foodconsumer.org) -- Eating less than what you are supposed to eat or following a low caloric or calorie-restricted ...
An ambitious campaign against an unacceptable reality
Editor's note: We strongly encourage our readers to make a donation to this wonderful non-profit organization.
Dear Readers,
Before I discuss my involvement with fluoridation here is ...
The Best "Drug" for Slashing Your Risk of Cancer?
The Best "Drug" for Slashing Your Risk of Cancer?
Posted By Dr. Mercola | December 19 2011
Story at-a-glance
Cancer prevention strategies that need to become mainstream include: optimizing your vitamin ...
Dodgy Doctors Say: This Health Video Should be Banned
Posted By Dr. Mercola | December 19 2011
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The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) receives millions of dollars from big pharmaceutical corporations selling vaccine ...
Wise words from key fluoridation opponents
Dear Readers,
Before we get to some thoughts from a number of FAN supporters about their dedicated efforts to end fluoridation, here is a quick update ...
Healthy Recipes: Feast of Seven Fishes
On Christmas Eve, Feast Italian-Style
By Dana Jacobi for the American Institute for Cancer Research
The Feast of Seven Fishes, an Italian Christmas Eve tradition, calls for serving ...
Safe Eats - Meat, Poultry & Seafood - FDA
Safe Eats - Meat, Poultry & Seafood
Welcome to Safe Eats, your food-by-food guide to selecting, preparing, and handling foods safely throughout your pregnancy and beyond!Also ...
Swanson Health Products Recalls Swanson Organic Celery Seed
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FDA posts press releases and other notices of recalls and market withdrawals from the firms involved as a service to consumers, ...
B&M, Inc. Conducts A Voluntary Recall Of O Organics Organic Celery Seed
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FDA posts press releases and other notices of recalls and market withdrawals from the firms involved as a service to consumers, ...
Clinical Trial Proves Vitamin/mineral Supplements Help Fight Autism
By David Liu, Ph.D.
Sunday Dec 18, 2011 (foodconsumer.org) A clinical trial published in the Dec 12, 2011 issue of BMC Pediatrics suggests that taking vitamins/mineral ...
Three tips for women
This is circulated on the internet.
A MESSAGE FROM THE OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL STATE OF MICHIGAN :
SITUATION..
While driving on a rural end of the roadway ...
Holiday food safety tips
Holiday food safety tips
Posted December 16, 2011 |
By Howard Seltzer, FDA Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition
The holiday season is a time for celebration ...
Pediatric anticancer drugs, other drugs linked to heart disease
By Stephen Lau
Saturday DEc 17, 2011(foodconsumer.org) -- Researchers from the University of Buffalo found that the use of antibiotics to treat childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia ...
This Blood Test FAR More Important than Cholesterol in Determining How Old You Look (Opinion)
Posted By Dr. Mercola | December 17 2011 | 12,854 views
Story at-a-glance
New research found that higher glucose levels are associated with a higher perceived age; in other words, the higher ...
10 Things You May Not Know About Your Weight (Opinion)
Posted By Dr. Mercola | December 17 2011
Story at-a-glance
Your weight is not necessarily an accurate reflection of your health. For example, you may lose muscle and gain fat, ...
LDL (Bad) Cholesterol May Not Be So Bad After All - What You Need to Know...
Posted By Dr. Mercola | December 17 2011
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High cholesterol is not the cause of heart disease. In one ...
Nebraska Firm Recalls Ground Beef Products Due To Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination
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FSIS-RC-101-2011 HEALTH RISK: HIGH
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Adam Tarr
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16, 2011 - Tyson Fresh Meats Inc., a Dakota City, Neb. ...
Dairy products may raise cancer risk
By David Liu, Ph.D.
A report published online May 3 2001 in Proceedings of the Nutrition Society suggests that eating too much dairy products may boost ...
The Truth is on our Side - from Fluoride Action Network
Editor's note: We strongly encourage readers to make a donation to this organization. This organization works hard on behalf of millions of food consumers to get rid of fluoridation - a practice that proves to be harmful to many individuals....
North Carolina Firm Recalls Meatloaf Entrées Due to Misbranding and an Undeclared Allergen
North Carolina Firm Recalls Meatloaf Entrées Due to Misbranding and an Undeclared Allergen
Recall Release CLASS II RECALL
FSIS-RC-099-2011 HEALTH RISK: LOW
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Catherine Cochran
WASHINGTON, ...
Good News, Bad News about Fluoridation
Dear Readers,
The news on our annual fundraiser is mixed.
The good news is that we have received some very generous donations from a total of 65 ...
15 signs of cancer in men
By Maria Cendejas
1. Persistent coughing
Speaking of coughing, most people think of colds, flu and allergies. However, persistent coughing that lasts three to four weeks may ...
FDA, FTC warns companies selling HCG products for weight loss
By Maria Cendejas
The Federal Trade Commission and the Food Drug Administration took actions against several companies that are selling over the counter hCG that illegally ...
Enforcement Hammer Falls on Giant Arizona Organic Factory Farm Dairy
December 15, 2011
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Mark Kastel, 608-625-2042
Enforcement Hammer Falls on Giant Arizona Organic Factory Farm Dairy
USDA Action Spurred by Industry Watchdog’s Investigation
Full news release viewable ...
Holiday Tip of the Day: Keep Food Safe
Holiday or Party Buffets
A popular way to celebrate holidays or any party occasion is to invite friends and family to a buffet. However, this type ...
National Organic Standards Board Meeting Report (PR)
Hello,
Below, please find a short memo we produced to update our membership on the recently concluded National Organic Standards Board meeting that was held in ...
Foods that make your sex better
By Maria Cendejas
There are foods that improve your sex life. The following are some common ones.
Hot chilies contain a chemical called capsaicin, which increases circulation ...
Voluntary Recall on Bulk Gummy Bears
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Allergy Alert on Undeclared Egg
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2011 Science Bulletin- Evidence suggests fluoridation may not be a good idea
Dear readers,
Over the next few days we will be circulating a series of bulletins summarizing some of the achievements that FAN and others have had ...
The Vitamin Which Can Cut Your Flu Risk Nearly in Half
Posted By Dr. Mercola | December 14 2011
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Children taking 1,200 IU’s of vitamin D3 per day were shown to be 42 percent ...
Starch intake may affect risk of breast cancer recurrence
By David Liu
It is not a good thing for breast cancer patients to eat too much starch, according to a study presented at the 2011 ...
Patients with myotonic muscular dystrophy at increased risk of cancer
By David Liu
A study in the December 14 issue of JAMA found patients with a severe form of myotonic muscular dystrophy were at increased risk ...
The difference between a prophet and a madman - vitamin d newsletter
December 7, 2011 -- Dr. John Cannell
I realize that when I write for a journal that most of my readers cannot access my writing. This ...
What You Don't Know About the Yaz Birth Control Pill Hearings
By Martha Rosenberg
It's said that it takes 22 FDA safety officers to change a light bulb: 12 to defend the decision to install it, 8 ...
FDA permits marketing of the first hand-held device to aid in the detection of bleeding in the skull
FDA NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: Dec. 13, 2011 Media Inquiries: Erica Jefferson, 301-796-4988, erica.jefferson@fda.hhs.gov Consumer Inquiries: 888-INFO-FDA
FDA permits marketing of the first hand-held device to aid in the detection of bleeding ...
Drinking alcohol raises breast cancer risk
Editor's note: Many researchers like to say something like alcohol is linked to cancer, but it reduces risk of heart disease. Please remember that alcohol ...
Healthy Recipes: Sparkling Apple Crumple
December 13, 2011 | Issue 378
Indulge in Antioxidants
Sparkling Apple Crumple
This beautiful crumple, sparkling as a sugar plum fairy, has no bottom crust, just a generous ...
FDA Targets Gastric Band Weight-Loss Claims
FDA NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: Dec. 13, 2011 Media Inquiries: Morgan Liscinsky, 301-796-0397, Morgan.Liscinsky@fda.hhs.govConsumer Inquiries: 888-INFO-FDA
FDA issues Warning Letters for misleading advertising of Lap-BandAds lack information on risks of gastric ...
Watch Out: These Foods Seriously Mess With Your Health
Posted By Dr. Mercola | December 13 2011
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GM crops are surrounded by false promises and failed technology; virtually all of the ...
Obese Fathers More Likely to Have Obese Children
BY Maria Cendejas and editing by Stacey Sexton
Australian researchers have discovered that the sperm of overweight fathers appears to transfer a molecular signal that causes ...
Patterns of Women’s Heart Disease Different From Men’s
By Maria Cendejas and editing by Stacey Sexton
Women’s hearts are more likely to maintain their ability to contract and pump blood from the chambers into ...
Safe Minimum Cooking Temperatures
From foodsafety.gov
Safe Minimum Cooking Temperatures
Use this chart and a food thermometer to ensure that meat, poultry, seafood, and other cooked foods reach a safe minimum ...
Blood Disorders and Public Health
By CDC
America's public health system encompasses governments, healthcare providers, and others working to improve population health. The lack of a public health framework for many ...
Rates of New Lung Cancer Cases
By CDC
Lung cancer is one of the deadliest forms of cancer in both men and women. Don't smoke, and avoid secondhand smoke.
Lung cancer is the ...
Incidence of Foodborne Illness, 2010
By CDC.gov
Food safety is important year round. CDC is highlighting foodborne illness data. Whether you're on vacation or cooking at home, please keep food safety ...
New, Simpler Way to Treat Latent TB Infection - U.S. advisory
Editor's note: This article is cited from cdc.gov and it should be considered an advisory from the U.S. government....
Raw (Unpasteurized) Milk - U.S. government advice
Editor's note: This article is cited from CDC.gov and it should be considered a U.S. government's advisory....
Advanced Animal Nutrition Recalls Dog Power Dry Dog Food
Recall -- Firm Press Release
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Does mammography screening really save lives?
By David Liu
A new study in the Dec 2011 issue of Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention suggests that mammograpgy screening of women may reduce the ...
Healthy Recipes: Italian Vegetable Soup with Orzo and Pesto
Italian Vegetable Soup with Orzo and Pesto
from the American Institute for Cancer Research
It may be gray and cold outside, but this soup can add color and ...
Healthy Recipes: Walnut Chai Tea Loaf
Baking With Tea Is a Treat
By Dana Jacobi for the American Institute for Cancer Research
While reading my first Agatha Christie mystery, the craving to join Miss ...
Diabetes linked to elevated cancer risk
By David Liu, Ph.D.
A new study in Archives of Internal Medicine found people with type 2 diabetes mellitus are at high risk for cancer.
Manami Inoue ...
Voluntarily Recall of Limited Quantity of 12 oz Tejava® Premium Iced Tea
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Some Call It the World's Best Antioxidant -- Protecting Your Eyes, Brain, and Preventing Wrinkles
Posted By Dr. Mercola | December 11 2011 | 56,482 views
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While a member of the carotenoid family, astaxanthin has many unique properties that ...
Will You Get These Diseases in 2012? Big Pharma Hopes So.
By Martha Rosenberg
It used to be joked that a consultant is someone who borrows your watch to tell you what time it is. These days, ...
California Firm Recalls Chorizo Sausages Due to Misbranding and an Undeclared Allergen
Recall Release CLASS II RECALL
FSIS-RC-098-2011 HEALTH RISK: LOW
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WASHINGTON, Dec 10, 2011 - Silva Sausage Co., a Gilroy, Calif. establishment, is recalling ...
Meat ups cancer risk while fruit/vegetables reduce it
(This is a work of translation and names of people and organizations may not be accurate).
In 1976, the Senate Select Committee on Nutrition and Human ...
Potential Solution to Male-Pattern Baldness Found
By Maria Cendejas and editing by Stacey Sexton
Male-pattern baldness may involve the same science as animals shedding their coats at a certain time of the ...
Depression in diabetics linked to higher risk for dementia
By David Liu, Ph.D. and editing by Stacey Sexton
A new study in the Dec. 5, 2011 issue of Archives of General Psychiatry suggests that depression ...
Stunning New Way to Flush Away Skin Cancer
Posted By Dr. Mercola | December 10 2011
Story at-a-glance
A cream containing eggplant extract, known as BEC and BEC5, appears to cure and eliminate most non-melanoma skin cancers in ...
The Hidden Epidemic Destroying Your Gut Flora
Posted By Dr. Mercola | December 10 2011
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Dr. Don Huber, an agricultural scientist and expert in microbial ecology, has issued stern ...
North Carolina Firm Recalls Oven Roasted Chicken Breast For Possible Listeria Contamination
Recall Release CLASS I RECALL
FSIS-RC-097-2011 HEALTH RISK: HIGH
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 9, 2011 - House of Raeford Farms, a Raeford, N.C. establishment, ...
Holiday Tip of the Day: Buy Safe Toys
As the holidays approach and toy catalogs arrive in the mail, shoppers can become overwhelmed with all the choices. To keep kids safe, make sure ...
The Worst Possible Place to Eat if You Want to Stay Healthy
Posted By Dr. Mercola | December 09 2011
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McDonald’s and Target will no longer purchase eggs from Sparboe Farms due to potentially unhealthy conditions discovered at Sparboe’s egg ...
Arsenic exposure linked to hypertension
By David Liu, Ph.D. and editing by Stacey Sexton
A meta-analysis finds that exposure to heavy metal arsenic may increase the risk of hypertension or high ...
New Jersey Firm Recalls Frozen Stuffed Pasta Products Produced Without Benefit of Inspection
New Jersey Firm Recalls Frozen Stuffed Pasta Products Produced Without Benefit of Inspection
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Fair Oaks Dairy Products Issues Voluntary Recall For Fair Oaks Farms Fine Cheeses Half Pound Packages
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See’s Candies, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on 8 ounce Almond Clusters, Code SF 088/12
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New York State may Waste Medicaid Dollars on Fluoridation
New York State may Waste Medicaid Dollars on Fluoridation
Pew Foundation to Force Fluoridation in NYS?
New York – Dec 7, 2011 --The NYS Department of Health proposes to spend ...
Doctor Warns: Eat This and You’ll Look 5 Years Older
Editor's note: When it comes to foods, what makes you feel good or younger isn't necessarily the best. Sugar is sweet and salt is savory, but they may cause health problems when you eat too much of them. On the contrary, soy when used in moderation can be a healthy food although genetically modified soy has never been proved to be safe. If you want to look great, eat lots of meats, which promote the production of hormones which in turn make people feel energetic and look better. But remember that your car can run 150 miles per hour all the time, but it will not survive as long as those that run 70 miles per hour only. ...
Hypertension Among Children On the Rise and Should Be Monitored
By Maria Cendejas and editing by Stacey Sexton
More than half of children admitted to an urban Florida pediatric emergency department in 2007-2008 had high blood pressure, ...
The Cancer-Causing Mistake 1 in 4 People Over 45 Make
Posted By Dr. Mercola | December 07 2011
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A recent study found that use of any statin drug, in any amount, was associated with a significantly increased risk ...
Pediatric Academy Bullies and Seeks to Censor Vaccine Truth
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The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) receives millions of dollars from big pharmaceutical corporations selling vaccine to pediatricians, ...
Santa Claus is the FDA’s Public Enemy #1, says Former FDA Regulatory Counsel
Santa Claus should be at the top of the U.S. Food And Drug Administration’s “naughty list” according to Benjamin England, a 17-year veteran of the FDA ...
Fluoride Action Network Wants Your Donations
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We would like to thank everyone who helped us kick off our annual fundraiser with a generous contribution. So far we have raised $1818 ...
Healthy Recipes: Chunky Chicken Soup with Buckwheat
December 6, 2011
Chicken Soup: Not Just for Sick Day
For generations, chicken soup has been a remedy of choice for mothers with sick children. The lean ...
HCG Diet Products Are Illegal - FDA
HCG Diet Products Are Illegal
There are no HCG products sold online and in stores approved for weight loss. For more information, watch this Consumer Update ...
Mail-Order Madness
Posted December 06, 2011
By Diane Van, Food Safety Education Staff Deputy Director, USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service
Mail-order foods have been around for awhile and ...
AgriLife Extension experts offer yuletide wellness tips
December 6, 2011By: Paul Schattenberg, 210-467-6575, paschattenberg@ag.tamu.eduContacts: Dr. Mary “Mickey” Bielamowicz, 979-847-9227, m-bielamowicz@tamu.eduDr. Joyce Cavanagh, 979-845-3959, jacavanagh@ag.tamu.eduDr. Rick Peterson, 979-845-3850, rlpeterson@ag.tamu.eduCOLLEGE STATION – While the holidays are a time for joy and sharing, ...
Why is This Soda's Evil Twin?
Posted By Dr. Mercola | December 06 2011
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Fruit drinks often contain very little fruit juice and may contain more sugar and calories than soda, making them equally ...
If You Go to Church, Heed This Warning
Posted By Dr. Mercola | December 06 2011
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The CDC and HHS held an “off-the-record, not-for-press-purposes” phone conference with church and community leaders.
They want to administer flu vaccines ...
Flying Food Group Updates Recall of Sandwiches Because of Possible Health Risk
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Inspiring story shows shortcut to end GMOs - from Jeffrey Smith
Dear Readers,Read this inspiring story below to find out what is possible with your financial support. I think it’s a real eye opener for those ...
Biomarkers May Be Used to Diagnose and Monitor Alzheimer’s More Effectively
By Maria and editing by Stacey Sexton
Several potential drugs for the treatment of Alzheimer's have worked well on mice, but making the drugs effective for ...
Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to High Risk of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
By Stephen Lau and editing by Stacey Sexton
Researchers from the University of Texas say obese children are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes and ...
Dip May Encourage Children to Eat More Vegetables
By Stephen Lau and editing by Stacey Sexton
A study that appeared in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association explains why children don’t eat their ...
Second Biopsy of Breast Cancer Helps Doctors Better Treat Disease
By Stephen Lau and editing by Stacey Sexton
Comparing a new biopsy of progressive or recurring breast cancer with the original biopsy helps doctors to develop ...
Global Diabetes Epidemic Rages On
Posted By Dr. Mercola | December 05 2011
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The global diabetes epidemic is continuing on a relentless upward trend, fueled by poor diet, sedentary activity and rising rates ...
If You're Tired or Constipated, This "Unusual Treatment" May Help
Posted By Dr. Mercola | December 05 2011
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The bacteria in your gut influence countless aspects of your health outside of your digestive tract, including your weight, insulin ...
You'll Ignore Conventional Health Advice - Once You See These Ugly Facts (comment)
Posted By Dr. Mercola | December 04 2011
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Shocking story of former super political lobbyist Jack Abramoff in which he explains how he influenced ...
Babies who consume fish early in life have a lower risk of wheezing
By David Liu and editing by Stacey Sexton
A study in the Dec. 2011 issue of Acta Paediatrica suggests that eating fish before nine months of ...
Effective fruits for breast cancer prevention
The incidence of breast cancer is increasing and the disease can be life-threatening. Studies show that it accounts for 7 to 10 percent of total ...
Eating broccoli and cauliflower cuts prostate cancer risk
BY David Liu, Ph.D. and editing by Stacey Sexton
Eating cruciferous vegetables may help reduce the risk of prostate cancer, a new analysis published online 28 ...
St. Louis-based produce company recalls grape tomatoes due to possible salmonella contamination
By Maria Cendejas and editing by Stacey Sexton
Front Row Produce, a St. Louis-based produce company, has issued a recall for grape tomatoes that may be contaminated ...
Golden Glen Creamery Issues Voluntary Recall Of Butter
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Diet full of antioxidants helps cut stroke risk
By David Liu, Ph.D. and editing by Stacey Sexton
Eating a diet full of antioxidants may help reduce the risk of stroke in women, a study ...
FDA Update - Reported Findings of Low Levels of Lead in Some Food Products Commonly Consumed by Children
November 10, 2010; Updated November 29, 2011
FDA regularly tests food products commonly consumed by children for lead as part of the agency’s ongoing surveillance to ...
Great books recommended by EWG
Dear Readers,If there's one thing we at Environmental Working Group love, it's a good book.So when I started putting together my holiday shopping lists, I ...
Allergy Alert On Undeclared Almonds In Krasdale Crispy Honey Oats and Flakes
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Flowers Foods Pulls Nature's Own Butterbread Off Store Shelves
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Health Myths Created by the "Father of Spin" - Do You Still Believe Them?
Posted By Dr. Mercola | December 03 2011
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Many medication studies published in leading journals have been found to be sponsored by drug manufacturers and include deceptive statistical ...
25 Studies Prove This Reduces Your IQ
Posted By Dr. Mercola | December 03 2011
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In the past 13 months, 31 communities in Canada (10), New ...
HPV Vaccine Victim Sues Merck
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A class-action lawsuit has been filed in Australia against drug maker Merck by a young woman who suffered autoimmune and neurological health ...
Vitamin D deficiency in pregnant women boosts risk of type 1 diabetes in children
By David Liu, Ph.D. and editing by Stacey Sexton
Pregnant women who get lots of sunshine may be less likely to have children with type 1 ...
How to Handle Ready-to-Eat Bagged Produce
Posted November 29, 2011
by Dr. Michelle Annette Smith, Senior Policy Analyst, Office of Food Safety, Produce Safety Staff, FDA
Pre-cut, bagged, pre-washed produce has increased in ...
California Firm Recalls Pureed Chicken Products Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergen
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 2, 2011 - Popkoff Frozen Food, dba Blossom Foods, a ...
FAN's most ambitious and most important fundraiser ever!
Dear Readers:
Yes, this is FAN's most ambitious and most important fundraiser ever. We need to raise $100,000 from 500 donors, let me explain why. Last ...
Atrazine harms amphibians and other water animals
Maria Cendejas and editing by Stacey Sexton
An international team of researchers has taken another look at how exposure to atrazine, an herbicide, is linked to ...
Studies Suggest Mediterranean Diet Protects Against Stroke And Heart Disease
By Theodora Filis
The Mediterranean Diet is a great way to lose weight and lower your risk of stoke and heart disease. It is not a ...
Endless Energy: How Yoga Saved My Life...
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Eliminating stress and replacing it with energy is key to your physical and mental health.
One of the best sources of energy is exercise, including ...
Increased Transmission and Outbreaks of Measles — European Region, 2011
Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR)
December 2, 2011 / 60(47);1605-1610
During 2003–2009, substantial progress was made toward the previous goal of measles elimination in the ...
Five Secrets for a Festive and Cancer-Protective Holiday Table
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New report links cancer-causing arsenic and fruit juice
by Aimee Keenan-GreeneA new investigation by Consumer Reports (CR) says ten percent of apple and grape juice samples from five brands had total arsenic levels that ...
ALERT -- Europe Bans X-Ray Body Scanners Used at U.S. Airports
Posted by: Dr. Mercola | December 01 2011
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The European Commission has banned X-ray body scanners that use “backscatter” radiation technology from airports, “in order to not risk ...
The Worst Drug Fraud in History? Do You Still Trust Them with Your Life? (comment)
Posted By Dr. Mercola | December 01 2011
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Drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has preliminarily agreed to a $3 billion settlement -- the largest federal drug-company settlement to date -- ...
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