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The Limits of Ebay Buyer Protection: Is Ebay buyers' protection real? A Personal Story
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The One and Only Way You Can Tell if a Food is GMO-Free
Posted By Dr. Mercola | February 29 2012
Story at-a-glance
Vermont has recently introduced bill H.722, requiring labeling of foods containing genetically engineered ingredients. Such products would also be prohibited ...
The One and Only Way You Can Tell if a Food is GMO-Free
Posted By Dr. Mercola | February 29 2012
Story at-a-glance
Vermont has recently introduced bill H.722, requiring labeling of foods containing genetically engineered ingredients. Such products would also be prohibited ...
What Mystery Disease is Killing Thousands in Central America?
Posted By Dr. Mercola | February 29 2012
Story at-a-glance
Chronic kidney disease is claiming the lives of many young workers on sugar plantations in Central America; though the cause ...
Could post menopausal women have babies? Study says yes!
By Maria Cendejas
Researchers from the Massachusetts General Hospital say they have extracted stem cells from human ovaries and made them generate egg cells. If they ...
Functional foods and prevention of diabetes - book chapter summary
By David Liu, PHD
Tuesday Feb 28, 2012 (foodconsumer.org) -- J. Lindström, and S.M. Virtanen, report in a book titled Functional Foods, concept to product 2011 ...
Beware of Insurance Fraud
BY U.S. A.gov
To avoid insurance fraud:
When shopping for insurance on the Internet, check that the website is secure. Look for the lock icon, a URL ...
Healthy Recipes: Cauliflower and Chickpea Curry with Potatoes
By AICR.org
This spicy curry provides just enough heat to help you make it through the end of winter. Cauliflower is a cruciferous vegetable and, like ...
Fluoride News: Latest Victories & New Hampshire Update
Dear Readers,
The momentum continues to grow in the fight against fluoride, with the the new year bringing many new fluoride campaigns and four more victories ...
Judge Sides with Monsanto in Lawsuit
February 27, 2012
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Judge Sides with Monsanto in Lawsuit
Ridicules Farmers' Right to Grow Food without Genetic ...
FDA announces safety changes in labeling for some cholesterol-lowering drugs
FDA NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: Feb. 28, 2012Media Inquiries: Erica Jefferson, 301-796-4988, erica.jefferson@fda.hhs.govConsumer Inquiries: 888-INFO-FDA
FDA announces safety changes in labeling for some cholesterol-lowering drugs
Important safety changes to the labeling ...
FDA Expands Advice on Statin Risks
By FDA
If you’re one of the millions of Americans who take statins to prevent heart disease, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has important new ...
Infant heart failure and vitamin D supplementation
February 28, 2012 -- John Cannell, MD
Heart failure is a condition where the body can’t pump enough blood to meet the needs of its body. When ...
Could Your Insomnia Drug Be Putting You at Risk of Death?
By Martha Rosenberg
As the nation increasingly relies on sleeping pills, new information this week suggests they may not be as safe as thought. Drugs like ...
"Harmless Procedure" Can Cause Narcolepsy, Muscle Weakness
Posted By Dr. Mercola | February 28 2012
Story at-a-glance
A recent study on the effectiveness of the 2009-2010 season’s H1N1 vaccine provides solid evidence against the effectiveness of vaccinating ...
Vermont Parents Fight to Save Philosophical Exemption
Posted By Dr. Mercola | February 28 2012
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In Vermont, State Senator Kevin Mullin and State Representative George Till are working with the Vermont ...
Low levels of omega-3 fatty acids may cause memory problems- study
Contact: Rachel Serokarseroka@aan.com651-695-3738American Academy of Neurology
Low levels of omega-3 fatty acids may cause memory problems
ST. PAUL, Minn. – A diet lacking in omega-3 fatty acids, ...
Almost Everyone Eats it, But it's a "Breeding Ground" for Disease
Posted By Dr. Mercola | February 27 2012
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According to Dr. Robert Lustig, one of the leading experts on childhood obesity, sugar is a ...
Healthy Recipes: Tilapia with Chunky Tomato Sauce
Tilapia with Chunky Tomato Sauce
from the American Institute for Cancer Research
Create the great taste of a healthy seafood dish in this easy-to-prepare recipe. Tilapia is a ...
Soft drinks boost deadly pancreatic cancer risk
By David LIU, PHD
Sunday Feb 26, 2012 (foodconsumer.org) -- A new study in the Feb 2012 issue of Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention suggests that ...
Drinking green tea protective against lead poisoning
By David Liu PHD
Sunday Feb 26, 2012 (foodconsumer.org )-- A new study in the Feb 11, 2012 issue of Neurotoxicology suggests that drinking green tea ...
97% of Terminal Cancer Patients Previously Had This Dental Procedure...
Posted By Dr. Mercola | February 18 2012
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During a root canal, there is no way to sterilize your tooth; after the ...
Eating citrus fruit may lower women's stroke risk
Contact: Tagni McRaetagni.mcrae@heart.org214-706-1383American Heart Association
Eating citrus fruit may lower women's stroke risk
A compound in citrus fruits may reduce your stroke risk, according to research reported ...
How Vitamin D Inhibits Inflammation (PR)
Published on February 22, 2011
Researchers Discover How Vitamin D Inhibits Inflammation
Researchers at National Jewish Health have discovered specific molecular and signaling events by which vitamin D ...
Fast-food menu calorie counts legally compliant but not as helpful to consumers as they should be
Contact: Communications Officecumcnews@columbia.eduColumbia University Medical Center
Fast-food menu calorie counts legally compliant but not as helpful to consumers as they should be
Calorie listings on fast-food chain ...
Opinion: H5N1 flu is just as dangerous as feared, now requires action (PR)
Contact:
Barbara Hyde. bhyde@asmusa.org
Garth Hogan. ghogan@asmusa.org
WASHINGTON, DC—February 22, 2012--The debate about the potential severity of an outbreak of airborne H5N1 influenza in humans needs to move on from ...
Underage drinking laws reduce future criminal behavior (PR)
Contact: Ashley Loarashley.loar@sagepub.com805-410-7111SAGE Publications
Underage drinking laws reduce future criminal behavior
Los Angeles, CA (February 23, 2012) Do strict underage drinking laws really have a positive impact ...
Could rosemary scent boost brain performance? (PR)
Contact: Jayne Fairleyjayne.fairley@sagepub.co.uk44-207-324-8719SAGE Publications
Could rosemary scent boost brain performance?
Hailed since ancient times for its medicinal properties, we still have a lot to learn about the ...
He Murdered a Friend After Taking This Best-Selling Drug
Posted By Dr. Mercola | February 25 2012
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A Canadian judge has ruled that Prozac caused a teenage boy to murder his friend, as ...
FDAImports.com and ExportToUsa.com.cn Hosts Chinese Food and Drug Delegation from Hubei Province
Columbia, MD
Benjamin England, Founder and CEO of FDAImports.com andExportToUsa.com.cn, presented on Food and Drug Regulation and Importing Requirements along with Rick Quinn, Principal at the firm, to ...
Should Pregnant Women Avoid Using Cell Phones?
Posted By Dr. Mercola | February 23 2012
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A new study by Chinese researchers evaluated the intensity of oxidative stress and the levels of neurotransmitters in the brains ...
If You Take Oral Vitamin D You MUST Avoid Making This Serious Mistake
Posted By Dr. Mercola | February 23 2012
Story at-a-glance
A meta-analysis of 50 trials looking at mortality rates for “doctor recommended” synthetic vitamin D2 supplements versus natural vitamin D3 ...
Red grape juice may help fight Alzheimer's disease
By David Liu, PHD
Thursday Fed 22, 2012 (foodconsumer.org) -- A new study in Journal of Isfahan Medical School in Iran suggests that eating red grapes ...
Grapefruit Juice and Medicine May Not Mix - FDA
On This Page:
Too High or Too Low Drug Levels
How Grapefruit Juice Affects Some Medications
Tips for Consumers
Grapefruit juice can be part of a healthful diet—most of ...
Avoid This Food to Help Slow Aging
Editor's note: Advanced glycation end products or AGES is a term used by medical researchers. In food chemistry, these products would be called Maillard reaction ...
I Will Not Be Pinkwashed: Komen's Race is for Money, Not the Cure
Posted By Dr. Mercola | February 22 2012
Story at-a-glance
The multimillion-dollar company behind all those pink “breast cancer awareness” ribbons -- the Susan G. Komen Foundation – uses less ...
Nopal cactus lowers cholesterol
By Maria Cendejas and editing by Aimee Keenan-Greene
Mexicans have been enjoying nopal cactus for centuries. The vegetable is currently trending as a super-food in the ...
College students in Texas required to get meningitis vaccine
By Maria Cendejas and editing by Aimee Keenan-Greene
Texas Governor Rick Perry signed into a law that says it requires that all college student need to ...
Texas requires college students to get meningitis vaccine
By Maria Cendejas
Texas Governor Rick Perry signed into a law that says it requires that all college student need to get a meningitis vaccine.
It takes ...
Healthy Recipes: Mushroom Barley Soup
Better with Barley
Mushroom Barley Soup
This hearty soup features barley, a grain with a slightly sweet and mild taste. It's a good source of fiber and ...
Majority of dairy-related disease outbreaks linked to raw milk
For Immediate Release: February 21, 2012Contact :CDC Division of News and Electronic Media (404) 639-3286
Majority of dairy-related disease outbreaks linked to raw milk
CDC Report Shows Higher Rates ...
Omega-3 fatty acids prevent vision loss - studies
By David Liu and editing by Aimee Keenan-Greene
Tuesday Feb 21, 2012 (foodconsumer.org) -- Eating a diet high in long chain omega-3 fatty acids may help ...
The Cruel Science Experiment They Want to Force You to Take
Posted By Dr. Mercola | February 21 2012
Story at-a-glance
A paper published by the American Medical Association’s Virtual Mentor is concerned that current enrollment in vaccine trials is extremely low. As ...
Depression ups risk of hypertension - study
By David Liu, PHD
MOnday Feb 20, 201 (foodconsumer.org) -- Depression is known to be associated with increased risk of high blood pressure or hypertension. A ...
Challenge Yourself to Cook It Safe! Tips for Cooking with a Microwave or Conventional Oven
Posted February 15, 2012 |
By Diane Van, USDA’s Food Safety Inspection Service
Every year, one in six Americans will fall ill due to some form of ...
Autism Awareness: Spotting the signs in a baby's brain
By Aimee Keenan - Greene
A new Study in the American Journal of Psychiatry says the signs of autism may be noticeable in the brains of ...
Can Moderate Drinking Boost Breast Cancer Risk?
By David Liu, PHD and editing by Aimee Keenan-Greene
Sunday Feb 19, 2012 (foodconsumer.org) -- A recent study in the Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA) ...
Fiber May Prevent Breast Cancer
By AICR.org
Research Spotlight:Fiber May Prevent Breast Cancer
The emphasis on healthy eating in the workplace may be good news when it comes to protecting women against breast ...
Healthy Recipes: Butternut Squash and Chickpea Curry
This Curry Has a Surprise
By Dana Jacobi for the American Institute for Cancer Research
To borrow from Raghavan Iyer, the Indian chef and author of 660 Curries, a ...
Does Air Pollution Increase Risk of Hypertension and Type 2 Diabetes?
By David Liu, Ph.D. and editing by Aimee Keenan-Greene
Sunday Feb 19, 2012 (foodconsumer.org) -- Exposure to air pollution, particularly traffic related pollution, may increase risk ...
Arsenic high in foods with organic brown rice syrup - study
By, David Liu, Ph.D. and editing by Aimee Keenan-Greene
A new study shows brown rice syrup contains high levels of arsenic, which is known to be ...
Should the FDA Give Diet Drug Qnexa Another Chance?
By Martha Rosenberg
Two-thirds of U.S. adults are overweight and a third are obese, but few drugs have been able to make a dent in our ...
States are grappling to implement aspects of the Affordable Care Act.
FEB 17, 2012
States are grappling to implement aspects of the Affordable Care Act.
Minneapolis Star Tribune: Bipartisan House Bill Outlines State Health Insurance Exchange In a rare ...
Roundup in your Urine; Useless Corn Approved; GMOs Unsustainable
Roundup in city-dwellers' urine
Studies have already found Monsanto's toxic herbicide Roundup in groundwater, in streams, and even in the rain and air of US agricultural ...
This Forbidden Indulgence Could Actually Spare You a Heart Attack
Editor's note: Salt is important for your body. But too much salt in a food is why you overeat the food. If you do not want to overeat or avoid weight gain, you need to control intake of salt....
Eat 15g or Less of This Daily to Help Slim Your Waistline
Posted By Dr. Mercola | February 17 2012
Story at-a-glance
Poor dietary and lifestyle choices are at the root of our skyrocketing obesity rates. Knowing which lifestyle strategies give you ...
Ginger root fights pregnancy-related nausea and vomiting
By Maria Cendejas
Double-blind studies have verified that ginger root successfully reduces nausea and vomiting caused by motion sickness, surgery, and morning sickness during pregnancy, according ...
The most toxic chemicals on the planet
Hi Readers,
We are SO CLOSE to convincing EPA to finalize their health report on dioxin, one of the most toxic chemicals on the planet.
We're up ...
Wood Chips Help Curb Nitrate Leaching
By Ann Perry
February 16, 2012
Wood chips can significantly stem nitrate flow from crop fields into the surrounding watershed, according to a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) study.
This work ...
Processed Meat Linked to Diabetes in Native Americans - studies
Processed meat consumption increases Native Americans’ risk of diabetes, according to a new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Researchers followed more than ...
Toothbrush Can Chip Teeth and Cause Choking _FDA
Two models of the Spinbrush are shown here. To help prevent injury, inspect the Spinbrush for damage or loose bristles before each use, and always ...
Even Well Adjusted People Have These Secrets
By Martha Rosenberg
Many people are secretly ashamed about their age, income and weight--especially when they're going in the wrong directions. But here are some other ...
10 foods help prevent heart disease
By Maria Cendejas
There is several foods that help prevent heart disease or cardiovascular disease.
Cayenne pepper
It has antioxidants and other valuable compounds that help protect the ...
Cancer Alert: Beware of These 5 Home Appliances
Posted By Dr. Mercola | February 16 2012
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The British organization Power Watch, founded by Alasdair Philips, is committed to uncovering the ...
The Vitamin that has Been Shown to Dramatically Improve Fertility
Posted By Dr. Mercola | February 16 2012
Story at-a-glance
Exposure to sunlight boosts fertility in both men and women by increasing their levels of vitamin D
Vitamin D impacts fertility ...
California Firm Recalls Meat and Poultry Products Produced Without Benefit of Inspection
Recall Release CLASS I RECALL
FSIS-RC-009-2012 HEALTH RISK: HIGH
Congressional and Public Affairs
(202) 720-9113
Richard J. McIntire
WASHINGTON, February 15, 2012 - AA Meat Products Corporation, a Maywood, Calif. ...
Business and Health Care Costs
Business and Health Care Costs
Hidden away on page 218 of our annual Employer Health Benefits Survey is a table that shows what employers think of the main ...
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What is AnnualCreditReport.com?
AnnualCreditReport.com is the ONLY authorized source for the free annual credit report that's yours by law. The Fair Credit Reporting Act guarantees you access ...
How to register food processing facility with FDA
The following letter comes frmo the Food and Drug Administration explaining how to register food processing facility with the FDA.
I have included the instructions to ...
New Analysis and Interactive Tool Illustrate Variations In How Coverage Expansions Will Affect Local Communities
Wednesday, February 15, 2012New Analysis and Interactive Tool Illustrate Variations In How Coverage Expansions Will Affect Local CommunitiesA new analysis from the Kaiser Family Foundation ...
26 out of 54 People Who Avoided These Foods Got a Brain-Destroying Vitamin Deficiency
Editor's note: Vegetarians and vegans should use dietary B12 supplements. But they do not have to give up their vegetarianism....
Do you care where your food comes from?
Dear Readers,Do you care where your food comes from?I know you do. That's why you need to be aware that the farm bill process - ...
Healthy Recipes: Spinach Salad with Creamy Beet Dressing
February 14, 2012
Valentine’s Day Beet
This simple salad is the perfect starter for a romantic evening or any healthful meal. Baby spinach and green beans are ...
President Obama Releases FY13 Budget Proposal With Overall Decrease For GHI
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
"President Barack Obama [on Monday] proposed a $3.8 trillion budget for fiscal 2013 that aims to slash the deficit by $4 trillion over 10 ...
The Latest Risky Fad to Hit Your Child's Pediatrician's Office
Posted By Dr. Mercola | February 14 2012
Story at-a-glance
The American Academy of Pediatrics has given the green light for pediatricians to offer vaccinations to children’s parents and close ...
Make Sure You Aren't Getting Agent Orange in Your Food
Mark Kastel on Agent Orange
Posted By Dr. Mercola
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One of the active ingredients in Agent Orange, 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D), a ...
The Major Cause of Breast Cancer Almost Everyone Ignores
Posted By Dr. Mercola | February 14 2012
Story at-a-glance
The FDA secretly monitored the personal e-mail of a group of agency whistleblowers for two years. All of the monitored ...
Forbes Examines How Mobile Phones Are Improving Access To Care In Developing World
Monday, February 13, 2012
Mobile phones are improving access to health care in the developing world, according to the series "The Future of mHealth" by Mobiledia, ...
Brief Examines Issues to Consider in Expanding Medicaid Managed Care for People With Disabilities (PR)
Monday, February 13, 2012Brief Examines Issues To Consider In Expanding Medicaid Managed Care for People With Disabilities (http://www.kff.org/medicaid/8278.cfm)As many states expand their use of managed ...
Taurine helps cut heart disease risk in women with high cholesterol - study
By David Liu, Ph.D.
Monday Feb 13, 2012 (foodconsumer.org) -- A new study published online in the Feb 9, 2012 issue of the journal European Journal ...
New Jersey Threatened with Mandatory Water Fluoridation – Science, Costs & Residents Ignored
New York – Feb 13, 2012 – Despite objections from environmentalists and utility officials, New Jersey is under threat of mandatory fluoridation, which is the addition of fluoride chemicals into ...
Pumpkin Bundt Cakes 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, ...
Eating chicken nuggets only sickens British girl
By Maria Cendejas
Stacey Irvine, a 17-year old British girl, severely destroyed her health after eating chicken nuggets for 15 years. Not long ago, she was ...
New Jersey company agrees to halt production of unapproved dental devices - FDA
FDA NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: Feb. 13, 2012 Media Inquiries: Morgan Liscinsky, 301-796-0397, Morgan.Liscinsky@fda.hhs.govConsumer Inquiries: 888-INFO-FDA
New Jersey company agrees to halt production of unapproved dental devices
Accurate Set Inc., of Newark, ...
Tell EPA: We have the right to know
Hi Readers,
For almost 30 years the American people have been waiting for the EPA to release their report on the health impacts of dioxin. We know dioxin is ...
Please take Action to give a new chance to Labeling GE Salmon
Editor's note: This genetically modified salmon if put on the market may not be labeled as genetically modified and food consumers who do not want to eat this type of fish may have no way to avoid eating this type of fish. Food consumer.org encourages readers to contact their representatives to voice their opinions. Consumers should have a choice!...
Husbands--Don't Commit These Valentine's Day Insults!
By Martha Rosenberg
A recent poll revealed that while women plan their holiday gifts in advance, men often buy them at the gas station on the way ...
How Doctors Do Harm
Posted By Dr. Mercola | February 13 2012
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Americans spend more on health care than citizens of any other country, up to 1.5 times ...
This Trick May Force Your Body to Burn 400-500 Extra Calories/Day
Posted By Dr. Mercola | February 13 2012
Story at-a-glance
Brown fat is a heat-generating type of fat that burnsenergy instead of storing it, acting more like muscle than fat
Research has ...
Experts Question Medicare's Effort To Rate Hospitals' Patient Safety Records
By Jordan Rau
KHN Staff Writer
FEB 13, 2012
This story was produced in collaboration with and
Medicare's first public effort to identify hospitals with patient safety problems has pinpointed ...
Healthy Recipes: Very Vegetable Minestrone with Barley and Beans
Contact: Alice Bender, (202) 328-7744
Very Vegetable Minestrone with Barley and Beans
from the American Institute for Cancer Research
Minestrone soup is a great tasting way to warm the ...
Walmart Recalls Cruller Bakery Pastries
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, ...
Don't Eat it: Linked to Cancer and Gets into Your Blood
Posted By Dr. Mercola | February 07 2012
Story at-a-glance
Genetically modified crops will be phased out from being grown in Boulder County, where the Parks and Open Space Advisory ...
Summit Import Corporation Issues Allergy Alert
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, ...
Older menopausal women with hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer more likely to die - study
By David Liu, PH.D.
Saturday Feb 11, 2012 (foodconsumer.org) -- A new study in a Feb 8, 2012 issue of JAMA finds that older postmenopausal women ...
FAQ: The Obama Administration's Compromise On Contraception Benefits
By Mary Agnes Carey
KHN Staff Writer
FEB 11, 2012
The Obama administration, stung by fierce opposition from Catholic leaders to a new rule requiring that insurance plans offer ...
Healthy prenatal diet helps prevent birth defects - new study
By David Liu, PHD
Saturday Feb 11, 2012 (foodconsumer.org) -- Pregnant women eating a hearthy diet can reduce risk of birth defects, according to a new ...
Wisconsin Firm Recalls Cooked Pork Hocks Due To Misbranding and an Undeclared Allergen
Congressional and Public Affairs(202) 720-9113Atiya Khan WASHINGTON, Feb. 10, 2012–Han Yang Inc., a Milwaukee, Wisc., establishment, is recalling approximately 25,600 pounds of cooked pork hocks because ...
Boosts Your Youth Hormone by 771% in Just 20 Minutes
Posted by: Dr. Mercola | February 10 2012 | 67,565 views
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Most people are making major mistakes in their exercise programs as aerobic or ...
Will You Get Big and Bulky if You Lift Weights?
Posted by: Darin Steen | February 10 2012
Story at-a-glance
Ninety nine percent of women do not have to worry about getting big and bulky from lifting weights; they simply ...
Whole Fraud: Exposing the Myth of So-Called Natural Foods
By Ronnie Cummins Organic Consumers Association, Feb 9, 2012
Take Action!
Ask Whole Foods to Support GMO Labeling!
On Jan. 31, organic and natural foods giant Whole Foods Market ...
Third Peer-Reviewed Study Shows Powerful Benefits of My Integrative Prostate Formula
By Dr. Eliaz
Prostate cancer remains a leading cause of cancer-related death for men in developed countries. One in six men will fight prostate ...
CDC study finds levels of trans-fatty acids in blood of U.S. white adults has decreased (PR)
Editor's note: One thing that food consumers need to be aware of is that zero trans fat on the nutrition facts table for a processed ...
Spartan Stores Voluntary Product Withdraw Notice
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, ...
Chicken Salad Sandwiches 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, ...
Eating cocoa may reduce your risk of colon cancer
By Maria Cendejas
Researchers in Spain from the Science and Technology Institute of Food and Nutrition published the study in the journal Molecular Nutrition & Food ...
Vegan from the inside: Why people love plant-based diets
By Janice Stanger, Ph.D.
Plant-based eating choices are becoming increasingly popular and mainstream. Bill Clinton, Steve Wynn, and John Mackey have publically touted the weight loss ...
New study suggests vitamin D deficiency linked to increased stroke risk
February 3, 2012 -- Dr John Cannell
On February 2nd, researchers at the University of Alabama announced that sunlight is inversely associated with stroke: the more sunlight ...
Iodine is Important but a New Study Shows Too Much Causes Problems
Posted By Dr. Mercola | February 08 2012
Story at-a-glance
While there is evidence iodine levels are decreasing in the United States, you need to be very careful about ...
Sidestep These Veggies - Even if They're Organic
Editor's note: Eat lost of dark green leafy vegetables such as kale. Unfortunately many food consumers do not know how to cook, or even maybe how to eat it....
Cupid is Coming! Tips for a Romantic—and Safe—Dinner
Posted February 07, 2012
By Kate Levinson, MPH, MA, Division of Foodborne, Waterborne, and Environmental Diseases, CDC
After “flowers or chocolate” (hint: both!), the next big Valentine’s ...
Nine in 10 U.S. adults get too much sodium every day
Editor's note: Too much sodium is bad for the cardiovascular health. But it can also be a cause for obesity. Why? Sodium renders taste. High sodium makes a food more tasty so people tend to eat more. It's good for business, but not for consumers. Caloric restriction provides lots of health benefits, such as low risk of cancer. But if you want to eat less, you have to have a low intake of sodium first....
North Carolina Firm Recalls Chicken Salad Products Due To Possible Listeria Contamination
Congressional and Public AffairsCatherine Cochran(202) 720-9113WASHINGTON, Feb. 7, 2012 - Bost Distributing Company doing business as Harold Food Company, a Bear Creek, N.C. establishment, is recalling ...
Healthy Recipes: Super-Bowl Tomato Soup
Superbowl Menu with a Secret
By Dana Jacobi for the American Institute for Cancer Research
On Superbowl Sunday, planning a smart spread will make you a winner. For ...
Healthy Recipes: Cherry Chocolate Bread Pudding
On Valentine's Day, Chocolate for Breakfast
By Dana Jacobi for the American Institute for Cancer Research
When Valentine's Day falls during the week, time for sharing a leisurely ...
Healthy Recipes: Quick Italian Chicken with Roasted Peppers
February 7, 2012
Kick-Off Cancer Prevention Month
This quick and easy dinner recipe features roasted red and green peppers packed with vitamins C and A. Paired with ...
Don't Eat it: Linked to Cancer and Gets into Your Blood
Posted By Dr. Mercola | February 07 2012 |
Story at-a-glance
Genetically modified crops will be phased out from being grown in Boulder County, where the Parks and Open Space ...
The Komen controversy: Jeanne Rizzo reflects on values, trust and power
February 7, 2012
Dear John,
Over the last few days, we’ve all watched as the Susan G. Komen for the Cure story broke and exploded. It has ...
Teenagers exposed to less secondhand smoking
By Maria Cendejas
Hardly any teenagers are breathing in secondhand smoke while riding in cars, as efforts continue to limit youth exposure to the potential harms ...
Be One in a Million this American Heart Month
Editor's note: The common heart disease is coronary heart disease. This disease should be easy to prevent if one can use a plant-based diet. Research ...
FDAImports.com Gets Juice Company off Import Alert for Carbendazim/MBC, Shipments Are Released
Columbia, MD 2.6.2012
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is increasing enforcement actions against Brazilian orange juice companies for the appearance of the presence of Carbendazim (MBC), according to Benjamin ...
This Vitamin Found to Rejuvenate Aging Eyes
Posted By Dr. Mercola | February 06 2012 | 38,981 views
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After receiving a vitamin D3 supplement for just 6 weeks, mice had improved vision and reductions in retinal inflammation ...
A Daily 900 mg Dose of this Fat Helped Reverse Memory Loss
Posted By Dr. Mercola | February 06 2012
Story at-a-glance
Omega-3 fat deficiency is a contributing factor to many neurological and psychological problems, including degenerative disorders such as “age-related” memory ...
Penicillin, Tetracycline and Cephalosporins in Your Food? Yes.
By Martha Rosenberg
Penicillin, Tetracycline and Cephalosporins in Your Food? Yes.
Big Pharma's "free antibiotics" in our food supply Part II
It was not a great surprise that ...
Study shows electron-beam irradiation reduces virus-related health risk in lettuce, spinach (PR)
February 6, 2012By: Paul Schattenberg, 210-467-6575,paschattenberg@ag.tamu.edu(For photos and cut lines, go to:http://agrilife.org/today/2012/02/03/electron-beam-irradiation/)Study shows electron-beam irradiation reduces virus-related health risk in lettuce, spinachMay be first such study ...
Vitamin D deficiency common in elderly patients
David Liu, PHD
Sunday Feb 5, 2012 (foodconsumer.org) --- German researchers found the great majority of geriatric patients in a German rehabilitation hospital suffered vitamin D ...
Green tea tied to low risk of frailty, disability in the elderly
David Liu, PHD
Sunday Feb 5, 2012 (foodconsumer.org) -- Green tea offers lots of health benefits including anti-cancer and anti-obesity properties. A new Japanese study reported ...
Breaking cancer news: Insulin therapy ups cancer risk
By David Liu, PHD
Sunday Feb 5, 2012 (foodconsumer.org) -- Some studies have suggested that being diabetic may be a risk factor for cancer, that is, ...
Anti-obesity drugs help weight loss, so does modified lifestyle - review
By David Liu, PHD
Sunday Feb 5, 2012 (foodconsumer.org) -- A review article first published online on 30 JAN 2012 in the journal Obesity Review says ...
Is Your Food Safe to Eat for the Big Game?
Posted January 31, 2012
By Diane Van
Have plans for the big game? We all know this day is more than just football. It’s the second-largest day ...
Nest Collective Voluntarily Recalls Select Revolution Foods
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, ...
Prenatal intake of omega-6 fatty acids ups endothelial dysfunction risk in offspring
By David Liu,PH.D.
Saturday Feb 4, 2012 (foodconsumer.org) -- A new study in International Journal of Clinical Experimental Medicine suggests that eating olive oil and canola ...
The Root Cause of Excess Flab Almost Everyone Ignores
Posted By Dr. Mercola | February 04 2012
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A report by the non-profit U.S. PIRG called “Apples to Twinkies” reveals that every year, ...
This Food Blasts Your Body With Up to 180 Times the Fluoride in Drinking Water
Posted By Dr. Mercola | February 04 2012
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One of the primary sources of fluoride exposure is not fluoridated drinking water but ...
New Jersey Firm Recalls Cobb and Spinach Salads Due to Possible Listeria Contamination
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CLASS I RECALL
FSIS-RC-006-2012
HEALTH RISK: HIGH
Congressional and Public AffairsAdam Tarr (202) 720-9113WASHINGTON, Feb. 3, 2012 – F&S Produce Company Inc., a Deerfield, N.J. establishment, is recalling approximately ...
Are You Eating Antibiotics Without Knowing It? Probably!
By Martha Rosenberg
So far, 2012 is bringing bad news for people who don't want "free antibiotics" in their food.
Antibiotics are routinely given to livestock on ...
Use sunscreens to prevent sunburns
Editor's note: Please note that although sunscreen may help prevent sun-burns, it can also make it easier for an individual to suffer vitamin D deficiency, ...
Health Benefits of Lemon Juice in Treating Diseases
Aimee Sparker
January 24, 2012
The botanical name of lemon is Citrus Medico that is a small tree. It contains most of the vitamins and minerals. It ...
Urgent Action Needed to Label GMOs in Your State!
Sixteen states are currently considering legislation to label GMOs. Please contact your state legislators to encourage them to support or introduce GMO labeling bills.
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Ten Ways Monsanto and Big Ag Are Trying to Kill You - And the Planet
Energy-intensive industrial farming practices that rely on toxic chemicals and genetically engineered crops are not just undermining public health, they're destroying the planet.
Here's how:
#1 Generating Massive ...
Antioxidants may slow or prevent Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease
A short review published on the Medfox Publishing website says that several antioxidants may slow or even prevent brain disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's ...
Ohio Firm Recalls Salads Due to Possible Listeria Contamination
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FSIS-RC-004-2012 HEALTH RISK: HIGH
Congressional and Public AffairsBill Bagley (202) 720-9113WASHINGTON, Feb. 2, 2012 – Greencore USA, a Cincinnati, Ohio establishment, is recalling approximately ...
TOP FLUORIDE NEWS STORIES OF 2011
NEW YORK, Feb. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Misinformed fluoridation promoters falsely assure unquestioning and confused legislators that fluoride-laced water is safe for everyone and no credible evidence proves ...
Fungicide found in imported orange juice
By Maria Cendejas
According to NaturalNews, during the month of January 2012, the FDA held nearly 14% of imported orange juice shipments to the United States ...
Vitamin D supplements given away (PR)
Vitamin D Council teaming with Bio-Tech Pharmacal to give away vitamin D supplements to organizations, programs and initiatives
February 1, 2012San Luis Obispo, CA –The Vitamin ...
$29 Billion Reasons to Lie About Cholesterol
Posted By Dr. Mercola | February 01 2012
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The current value of the cholesterol-lowering drug industry is estimated at around $29 billion, ...
Use This Superfood to Help Remove Mercury From Your Tissues in Weeks
Posted By Dr. Mercola | February 01 2012
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Chlorella, a single-celled, micro-algae, is one of the most powerful detoxification tools to eliminate accumulated toxins, including mercury, in your ...
Why is the Government Buying You Twinkies?
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A report by the non-profit U.S. PIRG called “Apples to Twinkies” reveals that every year, your tax dollars ...
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