Archive for March, 2009

Avoid pistachios, FDA says

Tuesday, March 31st, 2009

Officials at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are warning consumers not to eat any products containing pistachios because the nuts may be contaminated with salmonella.

Obesity in Babies?

Tuesday, March 31st, 2009

The current epidemic of childhood obesity
could start when some babies are just six months old.

Kroger recalls pistachios in 31 states

Tuesday, March 31st, 2009

The recalled products may be contaminated with salmonella, Kroger officials say.

Exercise ads may trigger overeating

Tuesday, March 31st, 2009

New research from the University of Illinois suggests that looking at ads touting exercise may actually cause people to eat more.

Obesity med trial shows disappointing results

Tuesday, March 31st, 2009

The experimental obesity drug Lorcaserin has shown small results in a recent Phase 3 clinical trial, experts reveal.

"Cleansing" diets may be trumped by whole foods

Tuesday, March 31st, 2009

Experts say there is no scientific evidence that proves that the fasts are any better at removing toxins than the body’s own organs

Diabetics Can Finally Drink Up

Monday, March 30th, 2009

In the near future, diabetics may finally
be able to enjoy a low-calorie, low-sugar vegetable juice
custom-designed just for them.

Study: Childhood Soy Diet Reduces Breast Cancer Risk

Monday, March 30th, 2009

Asian-American women who ate a lot of soy
during their childhood are significantly less likely to develop
breast cancer than other women, even those who consume a lot of soy
in adolescence and adulthood, according to a new study.

Filtering Out Bad Cholesterol

Monday, March 30th, 2009

Crestor cuts risk of vein blood clots by 43 percent: study

Monday, March 30th, 2009

This clotting, called venous thrombosis, is very common, and it can be disabling and even fatal.