ROMAINE VIBRANT
Citing Obesity of Children, County Bans Fast-Food Toys April 27, 2010
The criteria, which are based on federal standards and recommendations from the nonprofit Institute of Medicine, would apply to all fast-food restaurants giving away toys in meals in-tended for children.
The Onion, a Natural Alternative to Artificial Preservatives April 14, 2010
Some components of the onion have antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, making it possible to use this bulb for food preservation.
Baby's Obesity Risk: What's the Mother's Influence? April 5, 2010
Aspiring moms may be advised to achieve a healthy weight before they become pregnant, and to gain only the recommended amount of weight during their pregnancy.
Walnuts slow prostate tumors in mice March 22, 2010
What is good for the heart -- walnuts -- may be good for the prostate as well.
Is Your Chicken Too Fat? March 6, 2010
Chicken may be one of America’s most popular proteins. But that healthy-looking poultry you toss in the grocery cart each week could put you at risk for a heart attack or stroke.
Experts call for further research into the relationship between insulin therapy and cancer March 2, 2010
The review found that diabetes appears to be associated with an intrinsic increase in cancer incidence.
Walnuts Shown to Improve Endothelial Function in Diabetics February 22, 2010
The daily consumption of walnuts has the potential to improve endothelium function and plasma lipids in patients with type 2 diabetes, according to a study presented at the Annual Meeting of the American College of Preventive Medicine.
Healthcare Reform Is Irrevelant Until Americans Improve Their Lifestyles January 28, 2010
Healthcare is all we talk about anymore...But no one is talking about the root of the problem ...
or its solution: prevention.
Doctor Building Nutritarian Army to Fight Disease January 27, 2010
Micronutrient adequacy derails food addictions and overeating behavior. These disease recoveries, achieved with natural whole foods, prepared deliciously, are inspiring to all and critical to consider in our present crisis of expensive and unaffordable health care.
Pregnant Women Who Are Overweight Put Their Infants at Risk, Study Finds January 26, 2010
In recent years, there has been a large increase in the prevalence of overweight and obese women of childbearing age, with approximately 51% of non-pregnant women ages 20 to 39 being classified as overweight or obese.
Consumers Over Age 50 Should Consider Cutting Copper and Iron Intake, Report Suggests January 22, 2010
With scientific evidence linking high levels of copper and iron to Alzheimer's disease, heart disease, and other age-related disorders, a new report suggests specific steps that older consumers can take to avoid build up of these metals in their bodies.
HEALTH STARTS HERE™ Launches at Whole Foods Markets January 20, 2010
To help shoppers and Team Members who want to improve their health easily and naturally, Whole Foods Market, a leader in natural and organic foods, announced today that it has launched its “Health Starts Here” initiative at all 289 locations in Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Retail meat linked to urinary tract infections: Strong new evidence January 20, 2010
Chicken sold in supermarkets, restaurants and other outlets may place young women at risk of urinary tract infections (UTI), McGill researcher Amee Manges has discovered.
Mango Effective in Preventing, Stopping Certain Colon, Breast Cancer Cells, Food Scientists Find
January 12, 2010 - Mango fruit been found to prevent or stop certain colon and breast cancer cells in the lab.
New York seeks national reduction of salt in food January 11, 2010
The New York City Health Department unveiled an initiative Monday urging restaurants and food companies across the country to voluntarily reduce their products' salt levels, city officials said.
Citing Hazard, New York Says Hold the Salt January 10, 2010
First New York City required restaurants to cut out trans fat. Then it made restaurant chains post calorie counts on their menus. Now it wants to protect people from another health scourge: salt.
Meat not linked to prostate cancer recurrence risk January 6, 2010
On the other hand, a doubling of the risk of prostate cancer recurrence or progression was observed in men who ate poultry with the skin still on or an average of five and a half eggs a day, according to a study with 1,294 men published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
Fatty acids in diet affect ulcerative colitis risk December 2009
People who eat lots of red meat, cook with certain types of oil, and use some kinds of polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA)-heavy margarines may be increasing their risk of a painful inflammatory bowel disease, a study in more than 200,000 Europeans shows.
Folic acid in late pregnancy tied to child asthma December 15, 2009
Overall, the study found, children whose mothers took folic acid in late pregnancy -- from the 30th week on -- were one-quarter more likely to have asthma at age 3 compared with children whose mothers did not take folic acid at that point in pregnancy.
SABCS: Moderate Drinking Boosts Breast Cancer Recurrence December 10, 2009
Even a few glasses of wine or cocktails a week may increase risk of recurrence for breast cancer survivors, researchers found.
Obesity Rolling Back Gains in Heart Health November 17, 2009
Studies show risk factors rising among children and adults, with many denying they have a problem.
Coca-Cola Grant Launches AAFP Consumer Alliance Program October 6, 2009
The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) announced a corporate partnership with the Coca-Cola Co., in which the beverage giant will provide a grant for the Academy to develop consumer education content related to beverages and sweeteners.
A Dozen Disturbing Health Care Statistics September 30, 2009
Antioxidant content of food more than previously thought? August 31, 2009
We may be underestimating the antioxidant content of fruit and vegetables, according to an international team of scientists from Spain and the UK.
The Whole Foods Alternative to ObamaCare August 11, 2009
Eight things we can do to improve health care without adding to the deficit.
The Meat of the Problem July 29, 2009
According to a 2006 United Nations report, livestock accounts for 18 percent of worldwide greenhouse gas emissions. Some of meat's contribution to climate change is intuitive. It's more energy efficient to grow grain and feed it to people than it is to grow grain and turn it into feed that we give to calves until they become adults that we then slaughter to feed to people.
Purity of Federal 'Organic' Label is Questioned July 3, 2009
The market's expansion is fueling tension over whether the federal program should be governed by a strict interpretation of "organic" or broadened to include more products by allowing trace elements of non-organic substances. The argument is not over whether the non-organics pose a health threat, but whether they weaken the integrity of the federal organic label.
Group Ranks Produce's Dirty Dozen and Clean 15 April 15, 2009
After analyzing results of 87,000 government tests conducted between 2000 and 2007, the Environmental Working Group developed a Dirty Dozen list of the most contaminated fruits and vegetables, which they recommend people should always buy organic. Don't despair; there's also a Clean Fifteen list of produce least likely to have pesticide residues.
It all starts with diet March 17, 2009
Federal 'guidelines' are too fatty. Written by T. Colin Campbell and Dr. Caldwell B. Esselstyn Jr.
State Indicator Report on Fruits and Vegetables, 2009
Provides, for the first time, information on fruit and vegetable (F&V) consumption and policy and environmental support within each state.
Why We Need Mushrooms January 13, 2009
Paul Stamets has done extensive research on the practical ways people can use mushrooms to heal ourselves and protect the planet. That includes studying mushrooms’ nutritional properties, their potential for developing new medicines and cleaning up the environment.
Study: Over Half Of Americans Medicated May 14, 2008
For the first time, it appears that more than half of all insured Americans are taking prescription medicines regularly for chronic health problems, a study shows.
Nanotechnology March 26, 2008
The science of nanotechnology is already revolutionizing the worlds of medicine and construction. Soon it could be doing the same for our food.
The new fat that's worse than trans fat April 2007
Just about everyone knows that trans fats are bad news when it comes to boosting cholesterol and heart disease risk. But their replacement--known as interesterified fats--are even more dangerous.
Rearing cattle produces more greenhouse gases than driving cars, UN report warns November 29, 2006
Cattle-rearing generates more global warming greenhouse gases, as measured in CO2 equivalent, than transportation, and smarter production methods, including improved animal diets to reduce enteric fermentation and consequent methane emissions, are urgently needed, according to a new United Nations report released today.
Livestock a major threat to environment Rome November 29, 2006
According to a new report published by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, the livestock sector generates more greenhouse gas emissions as measured in CO2 equivalent – 18 percent – than transport. It is also a major source of land and water degradation.
Most U.S. Antibiotics Fed to Healthy Livestock January 2001
According to a new study from the Union for Concerned Scientists, meat producers feed some 25 million pounds of antibiotics to chickens, pigs and cows for non-therapeutic purposes each year.
News
