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January through October 2007

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6 suggestions for improved health & lasting weight loss. 10/31/07
Black raspberries show promise against oral cancer. 10/30
Carcinogen in toothpaste, mouthwash and anti-bacterial soaps? 10/29
Turmeric: anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory & anti-Alzheimer's? 10/29
Minutes of vibrating per day can reduce fat /improve bone strength? 10/29
"Hygiene hypothesis" fueling rise in allergies? 10/29
Some coffee brands actually promote health? 10/27
Diet drug Orlistat, marketed as Alli, is a scam? 10/26
Definite link between food additives & children's ADHD? 10/26
Calorie restriction helps retain physical fitness into old age? 10/26
Processed foods causing liver disease in children? 10/25
Native australian fruits test high for nutritional value. 10/23
Children perform better w/ added vitamins & minerals? 10/23
Melatonin slows neurodegenerative aging symptoms? 10/22
Whole grains lower risk of heart failure? 10/22
Obesity is pandemic globally? 10/22
Broccoli extract protects skin from cancer? 10/22
Many interesting facts about green tea. 10/21
Vitamin D supplements better than flu vaccination? 10/19
HPV shot kills/maims while effective herbs are suppressed? 10/18
Ultraviolet inactivates diarrhea causing Cryptosporidium in water? 10/18
5 suggestions to help raise healthy children. 10/17
More organically raised livestock not insuring ethical treatment? 10/17
Hemp milk, better than dairy or soy? 10/17
Milk does a bloody good, increases cancer risks? 10/17
Chinese herbal medicine best for menstrual cramps? 10/17
US organic farmers can't keep up with the demand? 10/16
Lupeol in fruits & vegies better than some anti-cancer drugs? 10/16
Among other things, exercise keeps brains healthy. 10/16
More raw foods improve health? 10/15
Gluten intolerance more common than thought? 10/15
Fruits & vegetables retain antioxidants in storage, some increase. 10/15
Parasites from raw fish cause suffering. 10/15
Fish oil in baby formula aids infant health. 10/15
TV watching during meals linked to poor diet. 10/15
Sudden infant death syndrome strongly linked to smoking. 10/15
Illinois company recalls 78.7 tonnes of frozen beef for E. coli. 10/14
Pot pie recall delay "perfect example of a broken system." 10/13
CO2 used to extract antioxidants & fatty acids from Spirulina. 10/13
Lipsticks test positive for lead contamination. 10/13
Conagra pot pies recalled for salmonella contamination. 10/12
"Green Shield Cert." helps avoid pesticide residues in food. 10/12
Cancer causing foods are cheaper due to gov. subsidies? 10/12
Intestinal bacteria drive craving for chocolate or vice versa? 10/12
Netherlands to ban magic mushrooms. 10/12
Some red wines & grape juice defend against food pathogens? 10/11
Community gardens & food networks promote healthier eating? 10/11
Cheaper running shoes are better for health? 10/11
Cancer prevention diet detailed. 10/10
Breast cancer profit motivated deceptions report online. 10/10
After 3 years, diet education that helped kids no longer effective. 10/9
Practicing meditation improves performance decreases stress? 10/9
Junk food ads target kids, increases obesity? 10/9
Fish and vegetables lessen allergies? 10/8
More beef recalled across US for E. coli contamination. 10/6
Soy instead of petroleum for base of sun screen & cosmetics? 10/6
New Indiana E. coli outbreak not linked to massive meat recall. 10/4
Herbal blood tonic recipe online. 10/4
Bilberry extract fights cancer in mice, to be tested in humans. 10/4
Nanotechnology in commercial health & fitness products. 10/2
Goji berries, superfood from China? 10/2
Threat of deadly E. coli O157:H7 strain contamination growing? 10/2
Probiotic supplements most cost effective means to prevent diarrhea? 9/30
Recall of beef expanded to 21.7 million pounds in New England. 9/29
Peruvian super-food "Maca" to be on US store shelves? 9/27
Additive colorings & sodium benzoate strongly linked to hyperactivity. 9/27
3 alcohol drinks a day raises breast cancer risk 30%? 9/27
Vitamin D supplements extend life? 9/26
Histalean™, new wonder diet drug with no side effects? 9/26
Anthocyanins giving fruits & vegies blue/purple/red colors fight cancer? 9/26
NE US hamburgers recalled after 6 people get sick, E. coli expected. 9/26
Omega-3 fatty acids help prevent diabetes. 9/25
Pomegranate ellagitannin inhibits prostate cancer growth? 9/25
Only 14% of Americans get enough fruits, vegetables & exercise? 9/21
Thousands of lunch boxes free from Calif. State Dept. recalled for lead. 9/21
SIRT genes activation pill to fight aging? 9/20 And here
Most pregnant women and new borns are vitamin D deficient? 9/18
No more raw almonds in North America? 9/17
Aspartame safety claims, misinformation campaign? 9/14
Water filtering bottle removes viruses w/o need for chemicals. 9/13
Pine bark extract, pycnogenol, lessens kids' ADHD symptoms? 9/12
Pomegranate juices have less than 10% pomegranate, misleading labels. 9/11
Alternative cancer treatment. 9/11
Fish & "fruity vegetables" reduce asthma & allergies? 9/11
Amino acid, N-acetyl cysteine, curbs pathological gambling? 9/11
Some supplements w/ drugs (aspirin & others) ups hemorrhage risk? 9/10
Vitamin D supplements significantly reduce mortality rate? 9/10
Online database informs of drugs' nutrition risks? 9/10
Year & 1/2 Scotland smoking ban improves health. 9/10
Antioxidants from foods, better, safer than from supplements? 9/8
Call for ban of food additives linked to kid's hyperactivity. 9/7
Vitamin C w/ fat in the stomach may promote cancer. 9/6
Microwave popcorn additive, diacetyl, causes "popcorn lung?" 9/5
Microwaving destroys more nutrients than stove cooking? 9/6
Breakfast w/ some whole grains keeps blood sugar in check all day? 9/5
More than 600 health professionals sign petition to halt water fluoridation. 9/4
Citrus sodas have more caffeine than colas? 9/4
Substances in common avocado can stop & prevent oral precancer cells? 9/4
Nicotine in breast milk of smoking mothers disrupts infant sleep patterns? 9/4
Smokers have higher risk of developing dementia? 9/2
Second-hand smoke may kill 1.9 million in China. 9/2
Resveratrol from red wine reduces risk of prostrate cancer? 8/31
Cornucopia Institute aids compliance w/ "organic" certification. 8/31
Beef alert issued for E. coli Q157:H7 contamination in NW US. 8/31
California spinach recalled for salmonella contamination. 8/29
Omega3 oil decreases heart risks by 20% for high cholesterol people? 8/29
89% children w/ mothers w/ pregnancy w/ high blood sugar overweight? 8/29
Garlic substances kill some cancer cells. 8/28
Global wheat shortage to increase many foods' cost? 8/28
Pycnogenol from pine bark alleviates premenopause symtoms? 8/28
US obesity rates continue to climb. 8/27
Smokers have an increased risk of head & neck cancers? 8/27
Study finds daily calcium improves life. 8/26
USDA bows to lobbiests: to force almond pasteurization w/ carcinogen? 8/24
American Dental Association warns of water fluoridation plans' danger. 8/23
Mouse studies reveal how calorie restriction promotes longevity? 8/23
High fructose corn syrup promotes diabetes? 8/23
People who work long hours are twice as likely to smoke? 8/23
Almond pasteurization law serves industry, not people's health? 8/22
Non-stick chemicals have cancer link, lower birth weight? 8/22
Vitamin D supplements could prevent 600,000 cancer cases a year? 8/21
Besides obesity, high blood pressure increases amongst kids. 8/21
Video on making your own almond milk. 8/21
Cranberries aid ovarian cancer chemotherapy? 8/21
Broccoli compound not only fights cancer, also boosts immune system? 8/21
Spice & food derived anti-microbials help preserve food. 8/21
Common virus changes stem cells to fat, promoting obesity? 8/20
Chemists find new way anti-oxidants protect cells. 8/20
Smoking ups risk of age-related macular degeneration blindness? 8/17
Marijuana compounds alleviate skin allergy? 8/16
Omega-3 oils eliminate children's ADD, ADHD & bipolar disorders? 8/15
Trans fats banned at Indiana state fair. 8//15
Watermelon's citruline helps boost health? 8//14
High fat diets increase chance of colon cancer recurrence. 8//14
Prilosec/Nexium don't hurt hearts but "billions of dollars" wasted? 8//14
Bisphenol in food packaging leads to reproduction abnormalities?. 8/9
Concord grape juice may protect against breast cancer. 8/9
US fed. advisory panel concludes: some plastics disrupt hormones. 8/8
Microwaves destroy phytonutrients and vitamins? 8/6
2nd herd of cattle has UK foot-and-mouth disease, widespread? 8/7
Green tea aids in fighting skin diseases? 8/7
Caffeine decreases cognitive decline in older women? 8/7
Children are influenced by fast food ads. 8/6
UK bans livestock export due to foot-and-mouth disease outbreak. 8/4
Pepsi's bottled water shows snow capped peaks but is from the tap. 8/3
Popular stomach acid meds. increase cognitive decline? 8/3
Chocolate may help prevent Type 2 diabetes. 8/2
Marijuana component aids infection leading to Kaposi's sarcoma? 8/1
"Water memory effects," science behind homeopathy? 8/1
AMA/British researh support Australia's "drop the salt" campaign. 8/1
Seaweed capsules help fight diabetes? 7/29
Obesity, a social disease. 7/28
Canned goods recalled for possbile Botulism still on store shelves. 7/28
Maybe obesity isn't contagious, maybe it's lifestyle that is contagious. 7/27
Pterostilbene, in blueberries, decreases cancer risk 57% in rats. 7/26
Obesity is contagious? 7/25
90 products, 8,500 retailers botulism scare. FDA seeks public action. 7/23
Just one soda, diet/regular a day promotes serious maladies? 7/23
Food factory closed for botulism tainted chili sauce. 7/23
25% of New York City adults have elevated blood mercury levels? 7/23
Public unwittingly partake as guinea pigs for genetically modified foods? 7/22
USDA recalls 350+ tons of canned meat, botulism contamination? 7/19
10 products recalled for botulism in chili sauce. 7/19
FDA warns of botulism in chili sauces. 7/19
11 major US food companies to limit high sugar food ads to kids. 7/18
Omega-3 fish oils help heal hearts, prevent Alzheimer's & cancer? 7/19
"All natural" claim on food products often a ruse? Ways MSG is hidden. 7/18
US FDA inspects less than 1% of imported foods. 7/17
Regular hand washing more effective than vit. C for preventing colds? 7/17
"Mother lode" of orange juice bioflavinoids beneficial despite sugar. 7/17
More fruits & vegetables don't stop cancer from returning? 7/17
Curry spice substance may treat Alzheimer's disease. 7/16
Erythritol sugar substitute. 7/16
Baby food recalled over possible choking hazard. 7/14
High glycemic index foods up risks of vision loss? 7/13
Energy drinks can sap your energy? 7/12
Headphones attract lightning? ""the iPod was destroyed irreparably," 7/11
Study finds walking is an effective form of exercise. 7/11
Do tomatos help prevent cancer or not? 7/11
Deceptive ingredient lists trick consumers. 7/10
US obesity rate continues to climb. 7/10
Selenium supplements increase risk of Type II diabetes? 7/10
Organically grown tomatos offer more health benefits. 7/7
Billion dollars wasted for US nutrition education? 7/4
Study confirms some dark chocolate can lessen blood pressure. 7/4
83% NY city restaurants comply with law for zero grams trans fat oils. 6/29
Veggie Booty snacks recalled for Salmonella food poisoning. 6/29
FDA bans some Chinese sources of sea foods due to contaminants. 6/28
Flower essence concoction better than drugs in relieving anxiety? 6/28
Exercise leads to new brain cells? 6/28
Toxic Chinese made toothpaste in US prisons & mental hospitals. 6/28
China closes 180 food plants in safety crackdown. 6/27
Fructose found to increase risks of heart disease & diabetes. 6/25
Echinacea found to prevent & shorten colds. 6/25
FDA mandates lax company testing of supplements. 6/22
Obesity clinics now seeing kids as young as six months. 6/14
Exercise more affective against diabetes than drugs or diet? 6/13
Resilience and meaning, keys to successful aging? 6/13
Pistachios improve cardiovascular health? 6/11
Recall of Western US beef expanded by millions of pounds. 6/9
Diet & exercise of prime importance to surviving cancer. 6/9
American Cancer Society opposes treating/preventing w/ supplements. 6/8
Low calorie density foods, key to successful weight loss diets? 6/8
Vitamin D wards off many cancers? 6/6 (orig. 5/29)
Arizona stores recall beef for E. coli O157:H7 concerns. 6/7
US Agriculture Dept. prevents testing for Mad Cow disease. 6/5 (orig. 5/29)
Radiation exposure from tobacco smoking higher than Chernobyl fallout? 6/2
Ginseng and flaxseed help treat cancer? 6/2
FDA warns of toxic chemical in some toothpaste imported from China. 6/1
Exercise regimen improves seniors' driving performance. 6/1
B vitamin, folic acid, helps prevent strokes? 5/31
Salmonella peanut butter poisoning over 600. 5/31 More getting sick. 6/1
Blueberry, grape, tea & cocoa epicatechin w/exercise improves memory? 5/30
Chinese Soapberry can replace commercial detergents & softeners? 5/30
Fitness vibration plates save time, popular, long-term effects unknown. 5/29
Grapefruit juice most nutritious? 5/29
Delivered diet plans convenient, successful but not educational? 5/26
Control of diabetes I slips with each hour of TV watching? 5/25
When is the best time to exercise? 5/22
Resistance training exercise can reverse aging of muscle tissue? 5/22
Vitamin A lotions found to significantly reduce skin wrinkles. 5/21
Aloe vera, "most impressive herb of them all"? 5/21
Flash-heating breast milk destroys HIV. 5/21
Most meat now is "case-ready," YUCK! 5/20
Green tea components, EGCG & ECG, decrease bladder problems? 5/20
Lycopene may not prevent prostate cancer, beta-carotene increases risk? 5/17
Portable sensor detects antibiotics/pesticides easier than lab methods. 5/17
Lipoic acid's anti-aging mechanisms explored. 5/17
Pycnogenal helps prevent heart failure? 5/16
Vitamin D protects against tuberculosis? 5/15
Boiled broccoli loses anti-cancer benefits? 5/15
Moderate alcohol consumption lessens kidney cancer risk by 28% ? 5/15
Just 72 minutes of moderate exercise per week helps? 5/15
$1600 vertical treadmill desk could be a healthier work station. 5/15
Fatty fish in diet helps lower bad cholesterol? 5/14
Calcium & vitamin D decrease weight gain after menopause. 5/14
Countryside walks can help beat depression? 5/15
Internet accessed help to establish exercise helps. 5/14
3 US producers recall beef. 5/12
15 tips to safer food. 5/11
2/3 of those taking herbs do so without consulting science? 5/11
Black raspberries effective against some cancers? 5/11
Milk ads don't lie if you made them. Time for a new mantra? 5/11
Relaxation response lessens stress, a how to. 5/10
Tests for spoilage bacteria in juices improved by greater than 7X. 5/10
Whole grains study shows benefit. 5/9
Health freedoms implications of Senate bill S.1082. 5/8
"Big Pharma owns the US Senate." 5/8
More work needs be done to ammend so-called drug safety bill. 5/4
Review of "Future of Food" documentary. 5/3
Days before vote, FDA freedom canceling bill renamed & amended. 5/2
Hydrotherapy & Tai Chai significantly help arthritis sufferers. 5/2
Using vegetables in sauces can help get them into kids' stomachs. 5/1
Starting a meal with soup can lessen consumed calories. 5/1
8 South African plants, including a wild garlic, lower blood pressure? 5/1
Green tea compound therapeutic for rheumatoid arthritis? 4/29
Mouse study explains why moderate drinking ups breast cancer risk? 4/29
FDA about to approve cloned cows for commercial beef? 4/26
The "Not so free market." 4/26
Strategies for lessening menstrual cramps. 4/27
Pomegranate extracts slow lung cancer in mice. 4/27
Eat bacteria for better health. 4/26
FDA seeks to deceive public with new legislation? 4/26
More than 98% of imported foods are not inspected. 4/25 (orig. 4/16)
Melatonin rich foods may delay ageing. 4/23 (orig. 1 )
Women may be more adversely affected by alcoholism than men. 4/23
Anthocyanidins, in many foods, causes cancer cells to die. 4/23
Baby food supplement may make people lean for life. 4/23
Probiotics decreases diarrhea after antibiotics for kids. 4/20
Kids eat more fruits & vegies if they are home-grown. 4/20
Omega-3 fatty acid slows & prevents Alzheimer's? 4/18
Chinese herb sourced synthetics cure malaria in mice. 4/17
Studies suggest chondroitin may be ineffective against joint pain. 4/17
Triphala, an Indian herbal mixture, may fight pancreatic cancer. 4/17
Brief history of FDA raids. 4/12
FDA to outlaw vitamins, supplements, herbs & juices. Send letters! 4/11
"USDA is being run lock, stock, and barrel by agribusiness." 4/9
Arsenic in chicken feed may pose risk to people. 4/9
Extract from Indian coleus plant, forskolin, helps fight bladder infection. 4/6
Some pasta is not just empty calories. 4/6
Peanut butter maker claims found source of salmonella poisoning. 4/6
8 of 9 kelp supplements found to have high arsenic levels. 4/5
Mothers who ate apples when pregnant had kids with less asthma. 4/5
Many soft drinks as bad as battery acid in damaging teeth. 4/5
Almond board endorses false labeling. 4/5
Plenty of fruits, vegetables & nuts may prevent allergies & asthma. 4/5
Dieting doesn't work? "Exercise may well be the key." 4/3
Higher Omega-3 levels tied to better moods & less compulsive behavior. 4/3
Hormone disrupter, neurotoxin & carcinogen BPA in canned foods. 4/2
Chocolate products reviewed. 3/29
Breastfeeding, sole food for 6 months, cuts down HIV transmission. 3/29
Vitamins & minerals may protect against hearing loss. 3/28
Men whose moms ate lots of beef found to have lower fertility. 3/27
Tips to stop cravings for sweets. 3/27
Making a healthier pizza. 3/27
Anti-cancer substance, pterostilbene, in blueberries? 3/25
Girl scout cookies now trans fat free (just enough for the label). 3/24
Alcohol classified as dangerous as heroin. 3/23
Too much pork or beef increases risk of breast cancer? 3/21
Oranges get lots of persticides & juice is often energy wasteful? 3/21
Chinese restaurant foods not so healthy? 3/21
Herbal concoction said to cure AIDS. 3/17
Some canned fruits and vegetables better than fresh. 3/16
CDC survey: less than 1/3 eat recommended amount of fruits & vegetables. 3/16
Medical marijuana prohibition may kill woman. 3/15
Besides moderate red wine consumption, apples & pears aid heart health? 3/15
American Dental Association warns against water fluoridation. 3/14
Review of "Natural Products Expo West," Anaheim, Calif. 3/13
Epicatechin, unprocessed cocoa ingredient, prevents many major diseases? 3/11
Pycnogenol alleviates some female problems without side effects. 3/7
Four diet regimens tested, Atkins suggested as best. 3/7
Specially prepared cocoa and blood vessel health. 3/6
South central US grown rice contains more arsenic. 3/5
Hot pepper spicy ingredient kills fat cells? 3/5
Excessive TV and poor children's diet linked. 2/28
Prickly pear cactus fights diabetes? 2/20
Two peanut butter brands recalled, 300 ill from salmonella. 2/19
Cocoa flavanols improve brain function. 2/19
Suppressed GM potato studies linking cancer released after years of litigation. 2/18
Crushing garlic helps preserve its health benefits. 2/16
Moms who eat fish while pregnant have smarter kids. 2/15
32,000 men study suggests fruits & vegies lessen enlarged prostate risk. 2/14
60 year study - breast fed babies more likely to become better educated. 2/14
Supplements to prevent early onset of gray hair? 2/14
B vitamins help seniors' cognition? 2/9
Seniors not getting enough vitamin K? 2/9
Doctor with history of calling them right claims diet pill approval is mistake. 2/8
US FDA approves first non-prescription diet pill. 2/7
Pycnogenol® - 190 times more effective than prescribed diabetes medicine. 2/7
"Tangerine" tomatoes provide more bioavailable lycopene. 2/6
Studies suggest vitamin D can prevent cancers. 2/6
Reishi research planned. 2/6
Major fast food chain to adopt trans-fat-free cooking oil. 1/27
Five ways to minimize carcinogens in cooked meat. 1/27
Vitamin A findings may deliver. 1/25
Dieting and exercise appear equally valuable. 1/25/07

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