MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'fast:'. Tue, 04 May 2010 18:18:20 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3530003&cid=t_330149_140_f&fid=35433&url=http%3A%2F%2F4thavenueblues.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F05%2Fafternoon-report.html View Full Album An Incredible Surprise Mom pulled up in front of the house a moment ago with fast food Monday’s.  In a sack were three regular Cokes, three double cheeseburgers, and a regular order of fries.  These little treats or “little joys” as my friend Liz would call them mean so much to me.  It breaks up the monotony that can be my life some days.  “Look on the backseat,” mom said. She had been to Wal-Mart.  Sitting on the seat was a box that read Pioneer.  She had bought my Blu-Ray player. “The salesperson helped me with the cables to get and I got you two movies to watch,” mom told me. “I used my birthday money from your father I never spent months ago.” I thanked mom profusely.  It was like Christmas all over again.  I cou... The 4th Avenue Blues blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3530003 Mon, 03 May 2010 22:03:00 +0100 3530003 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3526742&cid=t_330149_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fhealth-and-life-insurance-companies-invested-in-fast-food%2F2010.05.03 A new article published in the American Journal of Public Health shows that U.S., Canadian, and European insurance firms hold $1.88 billion of investments in fast food companies like Jack in the Box, McDonald’s, Burger King and Wendy’s/Arby’s Groups. Both health insurers and life insurers have substantial holdings in these companies. A person just needs to read “Fast Food Nation” or watch the documentary “Food, Inc.” to understand the negative impact of processed foods on the health of our country. The evidence is so compelling that the new health reform legislation is requiring fast food and chain restaurants to disclose calorie counts on their menus. Ironically, the new legislation will also add millions of customers to the health insurers. (mo... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3526742 Mon, 03 May 2010 14:00:00 +0100 3526742 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3526824&cid=t_330149_111_f&fid=39123&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fnursingcomments%2Ftdtc%2F%7E3%2FY2IUIXhIKu0%2F           Atrial fibrillation (AF) is an irregular heartbeat that may be very fast.  Your heart has 4 compartments called chambers.  The top 2 chambers are called the atria.  The bottom 2 chambers are called the ventricles.  In atrial fibrillation, the atria stop beating regularly.  Instead, they tremble (fibrillate) in a disorganized way.  This can cause an irregular, and sometimes very fast, heartbeat.  Atrial fibrillation is most common in people older than 60 years of age.  However, you can get AF at any age.  Sometimes, atrial fibrillation has no cause, but your risk goes up if you have any of the following conditions: heart disease caused by high cholesterol, a larger heart size caused by high blood pressure, damage to a heart valve, an overactive thyroid gland, lun... Nursing Comments blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3526824 Sun, 02 May 2010 20:31:39 +0100 3526824 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3519580&cid=t_330149_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2FqxWg0gk4wtg%2Fcan_mcdonalds_lead_the_way_in_nutrition.php Is healthy eating at fast food restaurants a oxymoron? According to McDonald's very own registered dietitian, Cindy Goody, no it isn't. Cindy says McDonalds are now leading the way in nutrition in the fast food industry. The real deal on nutrition at McDonald's is that all food fits into a healthy, active lifestyle... it is the customer's responsibility to make choices from a varied menu. SourceContinue reading... (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3519580 Thu, 29 Apr 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3519580 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3511694&cid=t_330149_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FUwN81D4GrKY%2F Blisstree’s awesome Editorial Director, Elizabeth Spiers, was named one of 2010’s Most Influential Women In Tech by Fast Company yesterday. Check out her profile, which lists her impressive roster of media projects, including her work with Blisstree and b5media (our parent company). Congrats, Elizabeth! Post from: BlissTree Elizabeth Spiers, Blisstree's Editorial Director, Is One of Fast Company's Most Influential Women In Tech! (Source: Autism Vox) Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3511694 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 22:10:13 +0100 3511694 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3511512&cid=t_330149_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Felizabeth-spiers-blisstrees-editorial-director-is-one-of-fast-companys-most-influential-women-in-tech%2F Blisstree’s awesome Editorial Director, Elizabeth Spiers, was named one of 2010’s Most Influential Women In Tech by Fast Company yesterday. Check out her profile, which lists her impressive roster of media projects, including her work with Blisstree and b5media (our parent company). Congrats, Elizabeth! Post from: BlissTree Elizabeth Spiers, Blisstree's Editorial Director, Is One of Fast Company's Most Influential Women In Tech! (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3511512 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 22:10:13 +0100 3511512 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3508377&cid=t_330149_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FMjvXqAwdQ1E%2F Blisstree loves Women Who Rule, but in the tech industry they’re usually overshadowed by shining male stars with better job titles and pay. So today, when Fast Company released its list of the Most Influential Women in Tech in 2010, it felt like a breath of double-X fresh air. Here’s a quick roundup of Fast Company’s roster, which includes executives, entrepreneurs, media-whizzes, “brainiacs”, and more, and is a great reminder that technology isn’t just for Dads and geeks: Jen Bekman Founder, 20×200 Fernanda Viegas Co-founder, Flowing Media Darlene Liebman Co-founder and Vice President of Production, Howcast Studios Shireen Mitchell Founder, Digital Sisters Elizabeth Stark Co-founder, Open Video Alliance Susan Wu Co-founder and CEO, Ohai Alison... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3508377 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 20:41:58 +0100 3508377 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3508154&cid=t_330149_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Ffast-companys-most-influential-women-in-technology-2010%2F Blisstree loves Women Who Rule, but in the tech industry they’re usually overshadowed by shining male stars with better job titles and pay. So today, when Fast Company released its list of the Most Influential Women in Tech in 2010, it felt like a breath of double-X fresh air. Here’s a quick roundup of Fast Company’s roster, which includes executives, entrepreneurs, media-whizzes, “brainiacs”, and more, and is a great reminder that technology isn’t just for Dads and geeks: Jen Bekman Founder, 20×200 Fernanda Viegas Co-founder, Flowing Media Darlene Liebman Co-founder and Vice President of Production, Howcast Studios Shireen Mitchell Founder, Digital Sisters Elizabeth Stark Co-founder, Open Video Alliance Susan Wu Co-founder and CEO, Ohai Alison... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3508154 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 20:41:58 +0100 3508154 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3479645&cid=t_330149_87_f&fid=34969&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FUnboundedMedicine%2F%7E3%2F3F3mL2_MAbc%2F Kidney stones (nephrolithiasis or urolithiasis) affect approximately 12% of men and 5% of women during their lifetime. Nearly half of all first time stone formers will have another stone episode within the next four years. Stones can form when calcium, oxalate, uric acid or cystine are at high levels in the urine. Uric acid stones represents 5 – 10% of all kidney stones. But they comprise 40% in areas with hot/arid climates where low urine volume and acid urine pH promote uric acid precipitation. Prevalence:  In patients with gout without antihyperuricemic treatment is 20%. Hundreds-fold greater than healthy adults. Risk factors: It primarily occurs in patients without abnormality in uric acid metabolism such as: relatively high serum uric acid levels, comparatively low urinary pH,... Unbounded Medicine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3479645 Fri, 16 Apr 2010 19:01:55 +0100 3479645 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3471983&cid=t_330149_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FL-bB6dd8JyE%2F In our fast food, TV-obsessed nation, childhood obesity is a huge problem. Poor diet and lack of exercise has led to an epidemic among children in which childhood obesity has increased by three times over the past 30 years. One in three children are overweight or obese, and the country spends $150 billion each year to treat conditions related to obesity. Let’s face it – our kids are fat! Overweight Kid Being overweight as a child can lead to the development of high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, orthopedic problems, depression, and a number of other diseases and ailments. Overweight adolescents have a 70% chance of becoming overweight or obese adults. Recently, First Lady Michelle Obama has been leading a nationwide campaign called “Let’s Move”... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3471983 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 12:34:39 +0100 3471983 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3471962&cid=t_330149_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FL-bB6dd8JyE%2F In our fast food, TV-obsessed nation, childhood obesity is a huge problem. Poor diet and lack of exercise has led to an epidemic among children in which childhood obesity has increased by three times over the past 30 years. One in three children are overweight or obese, and the country spends $150 billion each year to treat conditions related to obesity. Let’s face it – our kids are fat! Overweight Kid Being overweight as a child can lead to the development of high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, orthopedic problems, depression, and a number of other diseases and ailments. Overweight adolescents have a 70% chance of becoming overweight or obese adults. Recently, First Lady Michelle Obama has been leading a nationwide campaign called “Let’s Move”... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3471962 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 12:34:39 +0100 3471962 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3471755&cid=t_330149_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fchildhood-obesity-should-you-put-your-kid-on-a-diet%2F In our fast food, TV-obsessed nation, childhood obesity is a huge problem. Poor diet and lack of exercise has led to an epidemic among children in which childhood obesity has increased by three times over the past 30 years. One in three children are overweight or obese, and the country spends $150 billion each year to treat conditions related to obesity. Let’s face it – our kids are fat! Overweight Kid Being overweight as a child can lead to the development of high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, orthopedic problems, depression, and a number of other diseases and ailments. Overweight adolescents have a 70% chance of becoming overweight or obese adults. Recently, First Lady Michelle Obama has been leading a nationwide campaign called “Let’s Move”... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3471755 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 12:34:39 +0100 3471755 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3463639&cid=t_330149_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F04%2F13%2Ffast-food-induces-haste-impatience%2F We often think of fast food as a simple, quick, time-saving meal while we’re on the go. Families especially embrace the ability to fill up for a quick lunch or dinner without all the fuss of cooking (especially if they are already out shopping or going to the movies). All of this makes fast food a multi-billion dollar industry. The lack of nutritional value in most fast food — such as that found at McDonald’s, Burger King, Taco Bell or KFC — has been well-documented in numerous studies and documentaries. It’s hard not to be overwhelmed by the sheer number of calories and sodium in a Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese (740 calories, 42 grams of fat, and 1380 mg of sodium) or a Whopper with Cheese (720 calories, 44 grams of fat, and 1240 mg of sodium). But few... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3463639 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 15:43:21 +0100 3463639 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3449024&cid=t_330149_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2Fx1A9vNxoKOY%2Fpoll_how_much_fast_food_do_you_eat.php The fast food giant, McDonald's just announced that they plan to almost double the number of restaurants in China by 2013. Currently they have 1100 locations, but that will increase to 2000 in the next 3 years. Despite all the effort made to educate people about healthy eating, it doesn't seem to be making any difference. In fact, fast food chains are thriving. Here's a great graphic that displays some amazing fast food facts.Continue reading... (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3449024 Tue, 06 Apr 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3449024 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3440930&cid=t_330149_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fsimplicity-system-offers-innovative-way-to-maximize-orthodontics-in-your-general-dentistry-practice%2F (March 29, 2010) Vista, CA – Beginning in 2009, Lancer Orthodontics has teamed with former IAO President, Dr. Thomas Hughes D.D.S., to form a new approach to orthodontics called The Simplicity System. This new strategy is geared to help those doctors who already have some experience in orthodontics but have been unable to make this area of their practice efficient, effective, and profitable. The Simplicity System focuses on teaching practitioners how to incorporate orthodontics into their practice in order to both increase patients and revenue. Eliminating on-shelf inventory, The Simplicity System consists of merely two wires for the entire treatment, a fixed lingual arch and indirect bonding trays. This kit allows doctors to treat approximately 90% of all orthodontic cases including cro... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3440930 Tue, 06 Apr 2010 14:03:15 +0100 3440930 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3411194&cid=t_330149_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2F0mQvWxuQShI%2Fhealthcare_reform_menus_must_display_calorie_information.php Fast Food Nation Over the years, by hook by crook, the United States has been working to curb ever growing obesity rates and medical expenditures. Of note, bans on trans fat, and places like New York City requiring calorie counts on menus. So, included in the healthcare bill passed on Sunday, is a provision requiring chain restaurants nationwide to post calorie counts on all their menus.Continue reading... (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3411194 Sat, 27 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3411194 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3453862&cid=t_330149_87_f&fid=34969&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FUnboundedMedicine%2F%7E3%2FHRuDYYIqTto%2F Around 42 million couples worldwide rely on vasectomy as a method of family-planning. Every year 800,000 vasectomies are performed in the US. Recanalisation: 0.5% of all vasectomies (is defined as the presence of any spermatozoa after one or more previously azoospermic samples were properly collected and documented). Why are doctors sued following vasectomy? Failure to be sterile (unwanted pregnancy) Failure to inform regarding positive semen sample post-operatively Hematoma/infection Chronic testicular pain Atrophy or loss of testicular volume Vasectomy Failure Can be due to technical errors, recanalization, or unprotected intercourse before azoospermia is documented Intraluminal needle cautery (vas not transected, no segment removed): Less than 1% Cautery both ends and fascial interru... Unbounded Medicine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3453862 Thu, 25 Mar 2010 03:07:52 +0100 3453862 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3403838&cid=t_330149_87_f&fid=34969&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FUnboundedMedicine%2F%7E3%2FHRuDYYIqTto%2F Around 42 million couples worldwide rely on vasectomy as a method of family-planning. Every year 800,000 vasectomies are performed in the US Recanalisation: 0.5% of all vasectomies (is defined as the presence of any spermatozoa after one or more previously azoospermic samples were properly collected and documented). Why are doctors sued following vasectomy? Failure to be sterile (unwanted pregnancy) Failure to inform regarding positive semen sample post-operatively Hematoma/infection Chronic testicular pain Atrophy or loss of testicular volume Vasectomy Failure Can be due to technical errors, recanalization, or unprotected intercourse before azoospermia is documented Intraluminal needle cautery (vas not transected, no segment removed): Less than 1% Cautery both ends and fascial interrup... Unbounded Medicine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3403838 Thu, 25 Mar 2010 03:07:52 +0100 3403838 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3399057&cid=t_330149_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2FIukVCsw9thw%2Fhappy_meal_is_still_happy_one_year_on.php Photo: Joann Bruso Those little plastic toys that come in a Happy Meal are so wasteful. You're just going to throw it away, after all, and that plastic junk will sit in a landfill for-ev-er. But here's the thing: If you throw the Happy Meal away, it might just sit in the landfill forever too. A year ago, Joann Bruso began a little experiment. She bought a Happy Meal and set it on the shelf on her office, just to see what it would do. Get moldy? Start to smell? Draw in pests from near and far?Continue reading... (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3399057 Wed, 24 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3399057 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3382788&cid=t_330149_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fyour-baby-is-just-a-number%2F No, this isn’t a trailer for Gattaca II, it’s a commercial for IBM. from fastcompany.com Post from: BlissTree (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3382788 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 21:15:47 +0100 3382788 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3327178&cid=t_330149_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2F0sm8TnKXGT8%2Fmcdonalds_joins_forces_with_weight_watchers.php It's a scandal. McDonald's New Zealand are about to use the Weight Watchers logo on their menu boards and tray mats. According to the chief executive of McDonald's NZ it's a "noble cause". Three meals: Chicken McNuggets, Filet-O-Fish and a chicken wrap will be labeled with the Weight Watchers logo. Continue reading... (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3327178 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3327178 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3254583&cid=t_330149_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2FY0YFDXUEUJg%2Fmcitaly_burger_stirs_up_controversy.php McDonald's have unveiled their new "McItaly" burger, emphasizing it will "promote the taste of Italy". The burger is made from ingredients produced in Italy, and has been launched under the slogan, "McDonald's speaks Italian."Continue reading... (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3254583 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3254583 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3239707&cid=t_330149_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2FgVE4_0VgQEQ%2Fpoll_taco_bell_drive-thru_diet.php Fast Food chains have been trying to lure in dieters with their healthy, low Calorie menu options and it seems to be working. Taco Bell is one of the latest chains to offer visitor's its Fresco menu consisting of 7 items , each with 9 grams of fat or less, but is this a good choice for consumers?Continue reading... (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3239707 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3239707 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3212313&cid=t_330149_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FZmp_ynDh4o4%2F By Jason KuznickiFrom the Washington Post: Travel along a two-block stretch of Central Avenue in Prince George’s County, and you’ll find a staggering 11 fast-food restaurants. For community activist Arthur Turner and state Sen. David C. Harrington (D-Prince George’s), the strip is evidence of the proliferation of burger joints and Chinese takeouts in the county, especially in poorer, inner Capital Beltway communities. Pointing to studies that rank Prince George’s residents among the least healthy in Maryland, Turner and Harrington want to limit new fast-food restaurants in the county, a far stricter approach than what has been enacted in such places as New York City and Montgomery County, which banned the use of trans fats in those establishments… “Our c... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3212313 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 19:30:28 +0100 3212313 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3157587&cid=t_330149_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2FNB1iQvow8Ng%2Fcalories_on_menus_really_do_help_people_eat_less.php Fur Face Boy New York City made it a law in 2008; all chain restaurants are required to display calorie content on their menus, period. But, will showing people that a Big Mac has a billion calories really make a difference? They already know it's garbage! And they still eat it. Turns out, it does! A new study found menus that include calorie information actually do inspire people to make better food choices. Go figure. Continue reading... (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3157587 Sun, 10 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3157587 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3111723&cid=t_330149_180_f&fid=38619&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FALifeCoachsBlog%2F%7E3%2FAAOuPN9MwLw%2F About 10 years ago I was in a sales meeting with a customer who happened to be a psychologist. I can’t remember how we got onto the topic, but I was telling him about my sisters severe phobia of snakes that she’d had most of her life. When I say severe phobia, I mean really, really severe. I kid you not, she couldn’t even use the word without flinching and going white. She wouldn’t go near any book that may contain a picture of a snake and vacations to hot countries where snakes tended to hang out was out of the question. The guy laughed when I told him and said he could cure her in about 30 minutes. Short of poking here in the eyes with a pointy stick and blinding her so she couldn’t see the damn things I couldn’t see how. After all she’d had this fear for 30 years since... Life Coach Blog: The Discomfort Zone : blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3111723 Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:49:52 +0100 3111723 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3096969&cid=t_330149_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fdr-gary-radz-on-6-month-smiles%2F We have started working with 6 Month Smiles’ short-term orthodontics. We have in the last two months started six cases, and we’re very excited about the results. Patients are excited, too. Even though the system uses conventional orthodontic wires and brackets, because they are tooth colored, adults patients accept it because they aren’t obvious and offer treatment time that’s less than a year. I took the 6 Month Smiles course by Dr. Ryan Swain from NY. The two-day course was perfect for my assistants and me, and it was right here in Denver. Between the flash drive information that I came home with and the course itself, I had everything necessary to get started. One thing that helped us get up and running fast is that we had Invisalign certification, so we were updated on recent o... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3096969 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 14:24:06 +0100 3096969 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3083122&cid=t_330149_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2FdoxcP6Sh888%2Fburger_kings_7_patty_windows_7_whopper.php Electronista And they call us fat in America. Well, we are, but that's beside the point! No, your eyes don't deceive you--that's a 7 meat patty Burger King Whopper. So, why does it exist? To help promote a new computer operating system, duh! In October, Microsoft launched Windows 7, and to promote its release in Japan, they came up with that 7 meat patty, a 2,120 calorie artery bomb. Continue reading... (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3083122 Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3083122 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3056724&cid=t_330149_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F35oTWadCgGk%2F Press Release SLIM-FAST READY-TO-DRINK MEAL REPLACEMENT SHAKE PRODUCTS MAY CONTAIN BACILLUS CEREUS BACTERIA OTTAWA, December 3, 2009 – Unilever Canada Inc. has informed the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) that they are recalling certain Slim-Fast ready-to-drink products distributed in Canada. Unilever Canada Inc. is warning the public not to consume Slim-Fast ready-to drink meal replacement shake products described below because these products may be contaminated with Bacillus cereus. All lot codes and Best-By dates of the following Slim-Fast RTD (ready-to-drink) products are affected by this alert: Product Size UPC Format Slim-Fast Strawberry RTD Shake (4 x 6 x 325 mL) 6 x 325 mL 325 mL 0 68400 20042 0 0 68400 20043 7 Case of six cans Single serve can Slim-Fast Chocol... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3056724 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 12:23:42 +0100 3056724 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3063380&cid=t_330149_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2FgIPQgeW1XuI%2Fmcdonalds_robber_caught_with_a_paper_cup.php Rotten Tomatoes Between CSI, Law & Order, and The Wire, you'd think people would know better. If you have to commit a crime be, uh, smart about it. In Carey, North Carolina, some dumb-dumb wanted a job--err, wanted to rob--the local McDonald's, at least the gun in his pants said so. And he would have gotten away with it too, if it hadn't been for that meddling complimentary cup of water, he ordered. Continue reading... (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3063380 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3063380 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2883174&cid=t_330149_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FqV83Fkh_UOA%2Ffast-food-hangover.php Ick.  I don't know how people do it, but David and I ate McDonald's twice yesterday.  Well, I ate McDonald's twice, and David ate at Wendy's and McDonald's.  Usually we never do this.  In fact, this is the first time ever that I've eaten at a fast food restaurant twice in one day.  But we did and now are paying the price for it. Why did we eat fast food twice yesterday?  Well, we were doing a bit of driving and it was convenient.  Right as we left, David mentioned that he was hungry so we stopped at Wendy's and he got a cheeseburger off the 99 cent menu.  An hour or so later, it was roughly lunchtime and I was hungry, so we stopped at McDonald's and I got chicken McNuggets.  I ate almost all of them, and a handful or so of french fries.  Wh... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2883174 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2883174 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2858667&cid=t_330149_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F10%2F03%2Fbabyman%25e2%2580%25a6-is-this-your-guy%2F Once upon a time there was a damsel in distress crying for help at the top of a tower. Down below was a fierce and fiery dragon. Away on a not-too-distant hill was a knight in shining armor on a white horse. As the damsel cried to the knight saying, “Please save me!” the knight looked at the dragon and then at the damsel. Then again he looked at the dragon and at the damsel. Abruptly the knight started to suck his thumb and cried out loud saying, “Mommy, Mommy, I’m scared!” The damsel could not believe her eyes. She quickly assessed her options and came to the conclusion that the knight was not going to save her. Immediately, like a bolt of lightning, she jumped out of the window dropping down below and almost breaking her legs. She then ran to the knight and pulled his sword out... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2858667 Sun, 04 Oct 2009 04:47:15 +0100 2858667 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2842741&cid=t_330149_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2F1saQ3Z64Shs%2F5-lower-carb-ideas-for-a-diabetes-friendly-break-fast.php Yom Kippur is the Jewish holiday of atonement.  Each year on Yom Kippur, we go to temple and repent for our sins by fasting for the day.  The fast begins at sundown and ends at sundown the following day.   Because I have diabetes, I don't fast.  I know people who do- and more power to them.  But for me, it's too risky to go all day without food.  Now that I'm breastfeeding our daughter, I certainly won't be skipping today's meals.  David is fasting today, and I know how hard it can be.The break fast meal after Yom Kippur is traditionally a carb-heavy meal made up of the traditional spread of bagels, lox, noodle kugle, blintzes, and various salads and sweets.  It's a meal that I usually don't eat much of, either.  Bagels send my blood sugar ... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2842741 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:48:24 +0100 2842741 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2793150&cid=t_330149_87_f&fid=38368&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDisruptiveWomenInHealthCare%2F%7E3%2FJIq6B9GXv5w%2F As I check Facebook before going to Program Planning for Health Behavior Change class, I can’t help but look at this pre-class behavior of mine in terms of some of the concepts I am learning in the classroom. We can keep in touch with all of our friends quickly and efficiently with the click of a button and thanks to the Internet, but on the whole we aren’t quite as compulsive about getting the recommended nutrition, exercise or health services upon which our livelihoods depend. Much blame has been put on individuals for not exercising, eating properly, or managing their chronic conditions, thus burdening the healthcare delivery system. Some ask, if we have tons of healthcare literature out there and people know what is the ‘right’ thing to do—eat 3-5 fruits and vegetables a day,... Disruptive Women in Health Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2793150 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 13:56:51 +0100 2793150 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2699579&cid=t_330149_87_f&fid=34969&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FUnboundedMedicine%2F%7E3%2FAV_QOdF5J2g%2F Fear from cancer One not uncommon indication for prophylactic mastectomy is carcinophobia (a.k.a. cancerophobia). Cancerophobia or carcinophobia is an active behavior of extreme fear of cancer that can lead to repeated medical examination without giving full reassurance to the patient. Denial is a mechanism of defense that usually helps the patient to cope with painful, threatening, overwhelming, or awkward thoughts. When it turns out to be ineffective and pathological, it can cause either delay or avoidance in seeking treatment for symptoms relevant for a true malignancy and will lead inexorably to death if not cured. Most people worry about cancer, but those with cancerophobia are unable to perform their activities of daily living. For example, cancerophobics believe that a simple headac... Unbounded Medicine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2699579 Thu, 13 Aug 2009 23:42:01 +0100 2699579 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2688826&cid=t_330149_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2FQ9FGfqS_XJM%2F5_of_the_worst_sandwiches_in_america.php Some time ago, Gerry brought us the hamburgers and hotdogs of the apocalypse. Turns out there are also sandwiches of the apocalypse. Here are 5 sandwiches that would put Jared back in those enormous pants faster than you can say "extra mayo". Thankfully, the good people of Men's Health also included some alternatives. Continue reading... (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2688826 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2688826 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2681885&cid=t_330149_87_f&fid=34969&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FUnboundedMedicine%2F%7E3%2FEb0Klv-z5NA%2F The Best U.S. Hospitals for 2009 Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles Cleveland Clinic Massachusetts General, Boston New York-Presbyterian University Hospital of Columbia and Cornell University of California-San Francisco Medical Center Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Washington University, St. Louis Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston &  Duke University Medical Center, Durham, N.C. University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle UPMC-University of Pittsburgh Medical Center University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers, Ann Arbor Stanford Hospital and Clinics, Stanford, Calif. Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tenn. New York Universit... Unbounded Medicine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2681885 Sat, 08 Aug 2009 06:20:08 +0100 2681885 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2671008&cid=t_330149_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2F_kmJhg-IMe0%2Ficed_coffee_more_calorific_than_your_meal.php Flickr: basheertome Next time you're out and about, think twice before grabbing that big cooling frappuchino to go - it may have more calories than your dinner. The World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) found that most iced coffees contain at least 200 calories - with several over 400 calories. The worst? A venti (large) Dark Berry Mocha Frappuchino from Starbucks: 561 calories. Continue reading... (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2671008 Tue, 04 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2671008 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2649147&cid=t_330149_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Finnovative-vibration-therapy-to-accelerate-orthodontic-results%2F Is this for real?! Sounds too good to be true, but that’s technology for ya! OrthoAccel Technologies, Inc., out of Huston, Tx, has created a vibration device to promote faster natural bone remodeling for patients who wear braces or Invisalign. The gentle vibration actually accelerates the cellular signals to the bone. Similar technology has been used to advance healing in long bones. Patients say that the vibration kind of tickles! Scientists hope to reduce the standard two-year treatment time for orthodontic braces with this new and innovative technology. (See the video here.) In 2007, OrthoAccel was recognized by BioHouston. After more awards and success, Texas Governor, Rick Perry, announced in 2008 that the company had been granted investment of $750K from the Texas Emerging Tech... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2649147 Tue, 28 Jul 2009 14:22:03 +0100 2649147 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2588472&cid=t_330149_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F07%2F10%2Fhealthy-eats-starbucks-new-salads-and-smoothies%2F Last week, I posted about the healthy foods makeover Starbucks gave itself called “real food, simply delicious” (all natural ingredients, whole foods, and as few ingredients as possible). Since then I had the chocolate banana Vivanno smoothie with the espresso shot as a quick lunch. It was delicious. At only 300 calories it wasn’t enough of a lunch for me, but it held me over during my meetings until I was able to get a “second lunch” which was a 200 calorie snack of feta cheese, tomato, and basil salad with whole grain crackers. A good nutrition tip: if you are busy and don’t really feel hungry but know you need to eat something, go for a light lunch of a few hundred calories then eat a “second lunch” a few hours later when you do feel hungr... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2588472 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 12:04:21 +0100 2588472 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2588379&cid=t_330149_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2FiA3mlosbT90%2Fwould_you_eat_fast_food_from_a_feedbag.php The Onion Listen, before you go out and buy one, it's fake. But, let's face it, you can totally see something like this becoming a reality. According to The Onion, "Yum! Brands" unveiled the product innovation that may change the way Americans stuff fast food into their gaping maws. Watch the video. It's amazing to see how easily people bearded with fast food feed bags blend into day-to-day life.Continue reading... (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2588379 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2588379 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2556393&cid=t_330149_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F06%2F30%2Fstarbucks%2F Think your ideas don’t matter to a big company like Starbucks? Think again… This week Starbucks is launching a whole line of new foods all inspired by customer ideas submitted at My Starbucks Idea. The bottom line. Starbucks customers want good nutrition – as evidenced by the fact their number one selling food is their oatmeal. Starbucks has taken their healthy approach to food to a whole new level! Starbucks asked me to help spread the word about these changes. After talking with them about what they were up to and why, how could I not participate? (Starbucks paid me for my time to speak with their lead dietitian, Katie Thompson and research so I could write this blog post, but they had zero input into the content.) Here’s the skinny on the changes: No more high f... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2556393 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:02:44 +0100 2556393 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2441453&cid=t_330149_97_f&fid=35606&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theangriestpharmacist.com%2F2009%2F05%2F20%2Fwalgreens-has-power%2F I knew this was coming, but I wasn’t sure of much else. Walgreens has begun outsourcing prescription filling to off-site pharmacies for orders to be picked up the next day. The program is called POWER (per an email I received from a WAG slave named Alex). He says: …they are on the verge of implementing a new centralized script filling program called POWER. The corporate propaganda makes this program sound like this is going to be the greatest innovation to the practice of pharmacy since snap-cap-vials. But the rumors that are filtering from the front line staff in Florida make it sound like the whole thing is a giant clusterf., and pharmacists and patients are bailing from Walgreens in droves…I’ve tried to call pharmacists directly, but you can’t get through t... The Angriest Pharmacist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2441453 Wed, 20 May 2009 23:30:15 +0100 2441453 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2365303&cid=t_330149_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2FUewNEUj3lKc%2Fchina_needs_help_with_childhood_obesity.php Flickr: SubrimeNo doubt. The United States is good at a lot of things. Hey, we're undefeated in the "World" Series dating all the way back to 1903. Not too shabby! But, given our soaring rates of obesity, diabetes and heart disease, I hardly think we're a good role model for overcoming childhood obesity. Are we? Our life-partner China seems to thinks so. Chinese health officials have asked the U.S. for help in addressing China's increasing number of overweight children.Continue reading... (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2365303 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2365303 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2348975&cid=t_330149_117_f&fid=38158&url=http%3A%2F%2Famericanacupuncture.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F04%2Fstop-smoking-and-add-14-years-to-your.html As a medical physician for over 50 years, I strive to give you the best medical information on controversial medical subjects and let you, the reader, come to your own conclusions. I have no ties to any organization, pharmaceutical, or lobby group. As an practicing medical acupuncturist since 1982, I find western medicine and medical acupuncture are very complimentary that results in astounding healing in pain management, addictions to cigarettes and food, and a host of other maladies. Let me know how we are doing. Your constructive comments are always appreciated. Click the RSS post button on the upper right hand corner if you would like to receive by email our future medical blogs.Visit http;//www.americanacupuncture.com/ for more detailed information on healing.SMOKERS:  ADD ANOTHER 14... Dr. Needles Medical Blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2348975 Mon, 13 Apr 2009 14:51:00 +0100 2348975 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2318499&cid=t_330149_117_f&fid=38158&url=http%3A%2F%2Famericanacupuncture.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F04%2Fdangers-of-medical-privacy-erosion.html CONCLUSIONS Privacy is not a one size fits all situations; data is accumulated and put in marketing buckets.   Sometimes you really are concerned about who gets your personal information and what happens to it.  Many times you don’t have the right to control a government entity, your employer, your insurance company, or your doctor from getting personal information. You, however, have some bargaining positions as you gain the tools and knowledge to protect yourself.  You must demand the same kind of information from the government that government demands from businesses and from you.  Disclosure rules are tightened all the time on labor practices, financial results and everything a business does.  Can’t we also get that same information about our government?  As an investor... Dr. Needles Medical Blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2318499 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 14:41:00 +0100 2318499 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2240991&cid=t_330149_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D6310 VIDEO: Proximity to Fast Food Influences Stroke Risk, Offspring of Alzheimer’s Patients Show Memory Loss Risk, Drinking Tea May Protect Against Stroke strWebsiteID = window.document.location.toString();strSplitWeb = strWebsiteID.split("/")strWebsiteID = strSplitWeb[2];document.write(”“); from the Malaysian Medical Resources VIDEO: Proximity to Fast Food Influences Stroke Risk, Offspring of Alzheimer’s Patients Show Memory Loss Risk, Drinking Tea May Protect Against Stroke (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2240991 Thu, 05 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2240991 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2228456&cid=t_330149_88_f&fid=38203&url=http%3A%2F%2Fprecordialthump.medbrains.net%2F2009%2F03%2F02%2Fthe-end-of-aequanimitas%2F That’s right, you read correctly. The blog AEQUANIMITAS has come to an end. Overcome with shock and surprise you gasp: “What is this - blogicide?… But what about all the ‘Problems in Toxicology’ you promised?… The thousands of other Osler quotations you still have to somehow contrive to fit into blog posts?…  The various historical interludes and philosophical musings you still have hidden up your sleeves?… The clinical anecdotes and lessons learned that you, at least, seem to find amusing, interesting, or noteworthy?…” ‘The Death of Socrates’ - suicide by hemlock - a somewhat greater loss to humanity… Not to worry - that was just the bad news. “And the good news?” you ask. I’m joining (We... AEQUANIMITAS blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2228456 Tue, 03 Mar 2009 06:23:02 +0100 2228456 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2210512&cid=t_330149_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2FK8sU94pRcC4%2Fpoll_prefer_sugar_or_corn_syrup_in_your_soda.php Pepsi Bottling Ventures are set to release two new drinks: Pepsi Throwback and Mountain Dew Throwback. These drinks will come with something unusual: They are sweetened with real sugar - the stuff that comes from sugar cane. Virtually all other soft drink formulas are sweetened with High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS).Continue reading... (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2210512 Thu, 19 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2210512 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2188147&cid=t_330149_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FJQYY_tPSKh4%2F We are all trying to find healthier ways to eat, to gain a healthy heart and body, I think that you will find the article interesting. You can fit fast foods into a healthy diet; the trick is to plan ahead. The article is by Melissa Stevens, MS, RD, LD, Nutrition Program Coordinator, Preventive Cardiology and Rehabilitative Services, of Cleveland Clinic. With the fast pace of life that we all are living today it is almost impossible not to have fast food from time to time. Everyone will agree that fast foods are not healthy, but when you eliminate the fries, soft drinks and some of the dressings you can actually make a more healthy choice. You may want to pack a sack lunch and use your crock pot to prepare a ready to eat meal at home for you and your family. Planning ahead and taking you... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2188147 Sat, 14 Feb 2009 03:00:00 +0100 2188147 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2170626&cid=t_330149_88_f&fid=38203&url=http%3A%2F%2Fprecordialthump.medbrains.net%2F2009%2F02%2F09%2Faussie-medical-blog-awards%2F Well, I’ve extracted myself from beneath the Sri Lankan rock I’ve been hiding under for the last month. Now I’m in freezing Lancashire following a mad-cap rush to the Northern Hemisphere. I found out the old man picked up a mystery illness in Angola and was (eventually - but that’s another story…) admitted under the loving care of the NHS. He’s on the mend now - there’s nothing a “she’ll be right” attitude can’t overcome - and because it’s too cold to go anywhere, I’ve found myself back in front of a computer. Firstly, I’d like to send my regards to all those back in Australia affected by the terrible bushfires - a truly shocking Saturday. Kia Kaha to all my Australian friends. Secondly, to my surprise I&#8... AEQUANIMITAS blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2170626 Mon, 09 Feb 2009 10:48:22 +0100 2170626 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2121695&cid=t_330149_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2F518571999%2Funited_kingdom_to_post_calories_on_menus_too.php Flickr: Aaron WebbAmerica's fat. So many of us shovel calories down our throats like it's going out of style! But the rest of the world isn't much better. As of 2005, the World Health Organization (WHO) projects 1.6 billion adults, ages 15 and up, were overweight and 400 million adults were obese, worldwide. And the latest rage to help curb obesity is printing calories on the menus of fast food restaurants. And now, Great Britain is getting in on the act.Continue reading... (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2121695 Wed, 21 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2121695 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2095852&cid=t_330149_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F01%2F11%2Fcalorie-counting-at-the-fast-food-counter%2F Pages: 1 2 Next »     Single Page Massachusetts is likely to join California, New York City and Seattle in requiring some sort of calorie count next to food items in restaurant chains in the state. Jeff Jacoby writes in today’s Boston Globe about how this amounts to an ineffective attempt by Big Government to further nanny our everyday lives. I see it differently, based upon the research. Let’s start with the basics. More information generally helps people make better informed decisions in their lives. It helps to know, for instance, how much gas a car uses, so the government forces car manufacturers to post MPG results for each of their cars (despite the expensive testing procedure needed to produce this number). The government also compiles fatality a... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2095852 Sun, 11 Jan 2009 17:54:06 +0100 2095852 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2084025&cid=t_330149_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2F504212307%2Fthe_5_worst_fast_food_value_meals.php A dollar meal might sound like a bargain, but is it worth the price for your health? Dietitians from The Cancer Project have taken a look at the high health cost of "value meals" at fast food restaurants, and have listed the five worst options. Continue reading... (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2084025 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2084025 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2077344&cid=t_330149_88_f&fid=38203&url=http%3A%2F%2Fprecordialthump.medbrains.net%2F2008%2F12%2F31%2Fmeander-over-to-moneduloides%2F Its time for another Grand Round of Medical Blogs. This week the host is the magnificent Moneduloides and the theme is an inspired one (in my unbiased opinion):  “At the interface of Evolution and Medicine“. You’ll discover a link there to “Nothing in medicine makes sense except…” and see that I have been accused of being overzealous. Who? Me? About evolution? Surely not! For me, the “must read” of the week would have to be “Ode to Vocal Cords” from Notes of an Anaesthesioboist, who incidentally, must be one of the front-runners for medGadgets’ Best Literary Medical Weblog 2008, which, thanks to the author of Life In The Fast Lane, this blog has also been nominated for (!). Happy New Year! [There is a video that cannot be d... AEQUANIMITAS blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2077344 Wed, 31 Dec 2008 16:54:28 +0100 2077344 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2033090&cid=t_330149_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F12%2F12%2Fhealthbolt-giveaway-win-a-be-fit-mom-dvd-and-book%2F Are you pregnant or just had a baby? Or do you have a pregnancy or new baby in the family? Then you might want to take a look at this giveaway. It’s a two for one - a DVD and a book designed to help new mothers get their fitness bounce back. Created by Helene Bryne, a perinatal exercise specialist dedicated to helping women stay fit and healthy during and after their pregnancies, this book -“Exercise After Pregnancy: How to Look and Feel Your Best” (Celestial Arts, 2001) – and  DVD, “Bounce Back Fast!: Post Natal Core Conditioning” (which comes with an exercise resistance band) set looks great. The “Exercise After Pregnancy: How to Look and Feel Your Best”  book provides new mothers with a comprehensive guide to reconditioning after pregnancy with a a safe, easy to foll... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2033090 Fri, 12 Dec 2008 23:21:57 +0100 2033090 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1990895&cid=t_330149_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FD6lKH0gnDiw%2F McDonalds. Burger King. They’re the competition. Not against Guardians of Healthy (and Happy) Meals. They’re competition for staff—for workers—for disabled adults who need support in their living, work, and other arrangements. And, if you cook burgers and fill drinks at a fast-food restaurant, you don’t need the sort of training—which can be extensive—that can be called for in assisting some disabled adults. Emily Homer of VOCA of Maryland D.C. made this point at last week’s IACC meeting and it sobered the atmosphere in the room up. She noted that, if Americans won’t take these kinds of jobs for those wages, it’s likely that people will turn to immigrants to fill the positions—-and I thought about how at least half of the bu... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1990895 Tue, 25 Nov 2008 22:07:06 +0100 1990895 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1984870&cid=t_330149_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2F464280883%2Fwould_banning_fast_food_ads_make_kids_thinner.php Burger KingThe Burger King, Ronald McDonald and the Taco Bell dog. Their commercials make us laugh, tell a friend, search for them on YouTube, but most importantly, buy what they're selling. But a new study shows fast food advertising has played a big role in the tripling of childhood obesity, between 1970 and 1999, and a ban on fast food commercials might reverse the trend.Continue reading... (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1984870 Mon, 24 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1984870 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1980680&cid=t_330149_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D5381 a Smoking During Pregnancy Leads to Vascular Damage in Children, Asthma Often Misdiagnosed, Researchers Consider Fast-Food Ad Ban (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1980680 Sat, 22 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1980680 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1962532&cid=t_330149_167_f&fid=37833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnutrition.edublogs.org%2F2008%2F11%2F14%2Fcorn-isotopes-in-fast-food%2F This study highlights the overwhelming importance of corn agriculture within virtually every aspect of fast food manufacturing. The presence of corn in so much of the food has some pretty striking implications. The Implications Science Blogger Ed Yong offers these insights in his blog post from November 11, Corn is everywhere in American fast food: …the fact that so much of said food can be traced back to corn has environmental implications. Corn feed is relatively cheap and provides farmers with a way of maximising the calories that their animals are eating for minimum cost. But corn agriculture in the US is encouraged by heavy government subsidies, but has been criticised for being environmentally unsustainable. It encourages heavy use of both fertiliser (as revealed by t... Nutrition and Wellness Biology 50 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1962532 Fri, 14 Nov 2008 19:16:55 +0100 1962532 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1939843&cid=t_330149_117_f&fid=36026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fzimney%2Flean-times-good-or-bad-for-health%2F With the economy slowing (or crashing depending on your point of view), and food prices rising, you may be forced to make some tough choices when it comes to what to eat, where to eat it and how to pay for it. Can you still afford to buy nutritious fresh food, which is notoriously more expensive, or will you turn to more calorie-dense, less nutritious packaged foods? Will you “dine” at fast food restaurants more often, eating their high-fat, high-sugar but low-price offerings? Recent articles in the Los Angeles Times and on MSNBC.com address this issue. You might think that leaner times would lead to leaner waistlines as people cut back on spending. But it appears that the opposite is true. Adam Drewnowski, a professor of epidemiology at the University of Washington in Seattle ... Dr. Z's Medical Report blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1939843 Thu, 06 Nov 2008 19:59:58 +0100 1939843 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1852560&cid=t_330149_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2F410096393%2Fdo_mcdonalds_burgers_decompose.php McDonald's seems to be the villain in the never ending battle of good food versus evil food. There is so much information floating around out there about the famous golden arches, that it's hard to know what is true and what is just hype. Let's face it, we all know by now that McDonald's' food is for the most part unhealthy and should be avoided, but still they don't deserve to be misrepresented by faulty claims or studies. One claim came to my attention today from Best of Mother Earth blog that really made question it's scientific validity. Continue reading... (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1852560 Fri, 03 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1852560 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1834603&cid=t_330149_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2F403609128%2Fcalories_on_menus_is_it_good_for_new_york.php Flickr: bijoubabyIt wasn't easy, but eventually New York City's calories-on-menus law came to pass. At first, five restaurants--Dunkin' Donuts, McDonald's, Popeye's, Sbarro and TGI Friday's--were cited for FAILURE to compile, but they've since gotten their act together. So, many months later, how are actual New Yorkers taking to the new menus?Continue reading... (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1834603 Fri, 26 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1834603 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1773215&cid=t_330149_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2F386543407%2Fthe_quad_stacker_australia_gets_hungry.php ninemsn It's got four beef patties, four slices of cheese, two rashers of bacon, barbecue sauce and two sugared buns. It contains 71g of fat, 34.7g of saturated fat, 1930 milligrams of sodium, and 74.8g of protein. Welcome Australia, to the world of gastronomic gluttony. Continue reading... (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1773215 Mon, 08 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1773215 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1752072&cid=t_330149_167_f&fid=37833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnutrition.edublogs.org%2F2008%2F09%2F02%2Fmega-calorie-vs-reasonable-calorie-hamburgers%2F ABC News recently took a look at restaurant websites and menus in New York City and talked to spokes people for various restaurants and fast food chains to determine which fast food burgers one can eat if you are on a diet, and which ones will force you to the gym. They only looked at the calories for each of the hamburgers which for some may be half of a normal person’s daily calories. They did not look at the fat content for the hamburgers (which presumably is quite high also). Lower Calorie Hamburgers Wendy’s Jr. Hamburger - 230 In n’ Out Burger - Protein Style (Bun replaced with Lettuce) - 240 McDonald’s Hamburger - 250 Jack in the Box, Hamburger deluxe - 350 Chili’s Burger Patty only (w/o bun or toppings) - 360 Medium Range Calorie Hamburgers Fatburger, ... Nutrition and Wellness Biology 50 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1752072 Tue, 02 Sep 2008 13:52:26 +0100 1752072 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1747764&cid=t_330149_167_f&fid=37833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnutrition.edublogs.org%2F2008%2F08%2F30%2Fmore-on-fasting-during-ramadan%2F An article that came out in today’s Salt Lake Tribune looks at some young athletes who have observed Ramadan even during football season by not eating or drinking from sunrise to sunset. In the article one young player discusses some of the challenges he experienced when not eating and not drinking water during the day and still practicing football. I had mentioned Ramadan as an example in the Introduction to Nutrition Lecture this week that people’s religious beliefs can impact their eating habits, or in this case their lack of eating habits. My biggest concern here is the not drinking. Not drinking water during especially hot athletic practices, could potentially lead to dehydration. You can read more about preventing dehydration in children (or adults) in the two articles th... Nutrition and Wellness Biology 50 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1747764 Sun, 31 Aug 2008 07:08:00 +0100 1747764 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1700653&cid=t_330149_127_f&fid=34828&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrclouthier.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F08%2Fin-case-you-didnt-have-enough-reasons.html In case an abundance of grease, trans-fats, and refined carbohydrates hasn't kept you away from fast food maybe this will. Check out the video on this page of the the "Burger King Bather". Maybe this will keep you away from the next Whopper sandwich. (Source: Dr. Steve Clouthier) Dr. Steve Clouthier blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1700653 Wed, 13 Aug 2008 02:06:00 +0100 1700653 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1689011&cid=t_330149_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2F359279078%2Fdont_like_your_subway_call_911.php There are plenty of reasons to call the police: home invasion, armed robbery, kidnapping, heck, even locking your keys in the car is a great excuse to call the cops, but calling them because a fast-food restaurant messed up your order is NOT one of them! And yet, it still happens. Reginald Peterson, a 42-year old construction worker and former felon, dialed 911 TWICE because a neighborhood Subway forgot to add sauce to his spicy Italian sandwich. Continue reading... (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1689011 Fri, 08 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1689011 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1682999&cid=t_330149_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2F357237415%2Fkentucky_fried_miracle.php To most people 2,400 boxed-lunches of Kentucky Fried Chicken is one BIG coronary waiting to happen, but for Egyptian evangelicals it's a bona fide "loaves and fishes" miracle. It all happened when members of the Egyptian Evangelical Association finished passing out 3,500 preordered and accounted for boxed-lunches from KFC at a ministry meeting in Cairo, Egypt. Continue reading... (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1682999 Wed, 06 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1682999 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1679380&cid=t_330149_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2F355757964%2Fvote_will_you_try_dunkin_donuts_new_menu.php Dunkin' Donuts recently announced a new menu containing "better-for you" food and drink. They've called it DDSMART. Food must meet the following criteria: 25% fewer calories; 25% less sugar, fat, saturated fat or sodium than comparable fare, and/or contain ingredients that are nutritionally beneficial. Is that enough to make you want to eat there? Continue reading... (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1679380 Mon, 04 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1679380 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1642659&cid=t_330149_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2F342102276%2Fthe_7_hamburgers_of_the_apocalypse.php Hamburgers, next to apple pie and statins they're the ambassadors of American cuisine--for better or for worse--and these harbingers of heart disease might be the baddest of all. Here are 7 over the top hamburgers that are guaranteed to clog your arteries by just looking that them:Continue reading... (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1642659 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1642659 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1631150&cid=t_330149_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F337586718%2F I’m not talking about the ongoing threat to one’s waistline from eating crispy post-drenching-in hot-oil -puds, though that’s certainly a major problem. I’m talking about the ubiquity of those artery-clogging strips in many a restaurant (especially if it’s a “family” restaurant), packaged in huge bags filling a goodly portion of the freezer case and, of course, signaled by those golden arches. After putting Charlie on the gluten-free casein-free diet 9 years ago in June of 1999, French fries have been the one readily available kid-friendly treat. With bread, pizza, most sweets, and much more “forbidden,” fries became a steady part of our lives, as did visits to McDonald’s. Sure, it’s not healthy; but what parent doesn’... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1631150 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 01:07:45 +0100 1631150 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1631054&cid=t_330149_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2F337493913%2Fsubway_flavored_with_a_7-inch_knife.php Source: NYPost John Agnesini bit into a foot-long Subway and discovered a little extra: a 7 inch serrated knife. It appeared to be baked into the bread. "It's shocking. You see this metal knife. I mean, it's one thing seeing a hair or something," Agnesini said. "If I didn't look at it, could you imagine what would happen? I could've slashed the side of my mouth." (NY Post)Continue reading... (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1631054 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1631054 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1577436&cid=t_330149_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F326875441%2F There is already a link/thought process that there is a mental decline directly following the consumption of a high fat meal among type 2 diabetics. “Our bottom line is that consuming unhealthy meals for those with diabetes can temporarily further worsen already underlying memory problems associated with the disease,”said lead author Michael Herman Chui, who conducted the research as a University of Toronto pathobiology undergraduate in the Kunin-Lunenfeld Applied Research Unit (KLARU) at Baycrest. Besides the very obvious solution of not eating poor nutrition or foods you know you should not have- there is the suggestion that taking certain vitamins or anti-oxidants will help keep these mental problems at bay. to read more…  Tags: Diabetes, diet, fast-food, nutrition, ... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1577436 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 19:51:27 +0100 1577436 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1560794&cid=t_330149_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F07%2F01%2Fhealthy-fast-food-kids-meals-are-they-really-worth-it%2F Image details: Fast food meal. served by picapp.com Slow to hop on the bandwagon of apples vs. french fries, Burger King will soon be unleashing a massive ad campaign directed at parents. Their goal? To entice you into their eating establishment by way of offering “healthier” fast food choices for your rugrats. In theory, this sounds nice. In actuality, it’s a joke. Why? Because their “healthy” kids meal consists of Kraft Macaroni & Cheese, apple fries, and milk. For $3.49. $3.49?!? Are you kidding me? I could buy 6 boxes of mac-n-cheese for that! I could buy a whole bag of apples for that! I could buy a gallon of milk for that! While I guess sometimes you can’t put a price on convenience, my thoughts are, if you’re heading to a fast food jo... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1560794 Wed, 02 Jul 2008 02:14:39 +0100 1560794 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1531249&cid=t_330149_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2F315309940%2Fmcdonalds_return_of_the_tomato.php Let me start off by saying this. You'll never catch me within 50 feet of a McDonalds. Seriously, I get queasy just driving by fast food joints, but for those of you hooked on the Ronald. Good news! Arguably the one healthy thing on the menu is back. Tomatoes have returned.Continue reading... (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1531249 Thu, 19 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1531249 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1494392&cid=t_330149_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F304677763%2F The average mother of a child under 15 spends more on fast food per year than on books, music, movies, and video games combined, the June 2nd New York Times reports. Ok, ok, we’re in this demographic (keeping in mind that Charlie plays and wants zero video games). Tags: asd, asperger, autism, autism blog, disabilities blog, Family, fast food, mcdonalds, Money, movies family blog, Music, Parenting, pdd-nos, Toys, video gamesShare This (Source: Autism Vox) Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1494392 Wed, 04 Jun 2008 17:05:18 +0100 1494392 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1489343&cid=t_330149_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F303811123%2F Press release: Here  -- "Lumos Labs, developer of Lumosity.com, the leading web-based provider of scientifically-tested brain training games, today announced that it has raised $3 million of equity financing from Pequot Ventures, Norwest Venture Partners (NVP), and existing investors including Michael Dearing. The investor group brings expertise that will catalyze the ongoing development of Lumosity.com and support Lumos Labs’ mission to improve lives by enhancing brain fitness. -- “Lumos Labs is at the center of a booming interest in cognitive exercise and the emerging science about the remarkable plasticity of the brain, said Amish Jani of Pequot Ventures. Lumosity.com has seen tremendous demand from users and partners alike by leveraging the power of the web to deliver a uniqu... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1489343 Tue, 03 Jun 2008 20:39:25 +0100 1489343 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1488213&cid=t_330149_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2F303395269%2Fthe_most_sugary_beverage_is.php A Baskin-Robbins Heath Shake. It contains 266 grams of sugar. If you doubt me you can check the source here. A quick glance might make you think it said "Health shake" - but no: This toffee/coffee mix begins with Heath ice cream blended with coffee, Heath Bar candy pieces and caramel, topped with whipped cream and even more Heath Bar candy pieces.Continue reading... (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1488213 Mon, 02 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1488213 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1446072&cid=t_330149_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2F291533126%2Factivate_drinks_the_only_way_to_drink_your_vitamins.php Functional beverages are this year's buzz product. Almost every week a new kind of enhanced water or drink is hitting the shelves. One of these drinks is Activate - which, despite looking like any other flashy new drink - has a completely different mechanism for combining vitamins with liquid. Continue reading... (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1446072 Fri, 16 May 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1446072 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1432416&cid=t_330149_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F05%2F08%2Fbrace-yourselfa-peek-at-the-20-worst-foods-in-america%2F While researching post ideas today, I got caught in the killer vortex that is the World Wide Web. Link after link, interesting article after interesting article. And here I wanted to hit the hay early. *Sigh* Anyway, though my travels were fun, my final resting spot for the evening was a real eye-opener. Because sadly, dear readers, I happened upon the Men’s Health list of 20 Worst Foods in America. The worst part? Some of my favorites (and I’ll bet, yours) were on there. Categories were set up for entries like worst fast food chicken, worst drink, worst kids meal, worst steak, dessert, Chinese food, pasta, nachos and more. And of course, the creme de la creme, the absolute all-around worst food in America (which I am happy to report I have never consumed. Phew. Just reading ab... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1432416 Fri, 09 May 2008 02:31:31 +0100 1432416 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1405402&cid=t_330149_133_f&fid=35129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwhitterer-autism.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F04%2Fchicken-little.html After careful consideration I decide that their behaviour has been exceptional and that a treat is in order. I research our options before I collect them from school. What new culinary experience might best fit the bill? Where is noisy enough? Aha! I have another brilliant idea. Now would be the perfect time to try Kentucky Fried Chicken. Two of them eat chicken and I am fairly confident that chips will be available.I make time to explain the plan. I ensure that I have everyone’s attention prior. I plant the word ‘fries’ in the second statement to pre-empt a meltdown. I emphasis the reward nature of the experience, as a certain amount of doubt is immediately apparent. My daughter is delighted. The boys check her out to see whether or not they should be delighted too. I remind them o... Whitterer on Autism blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1405402 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 22:29:00 +0100 1405402 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1386102&cid=t_330149_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F274191846%2F I suppose we can call this baby steps. Though it is really a great big deal for all those living in NYC, we still have a long way to go to get all other areas on the band wagon. Either way, we know that eating out at restaurants and fast food establishments attributes to obesity and type 2 diabetes, so providing nutritional content seems like a logical step in fighting diabetes. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) applauds today’s federal court ruling upholding a New York City regulation that requires chain restaurants to provide the calorie content of foods on their menus and menu boards. This ruling came in response to a challenge to the regulation filed by the New York State Restaurant Association. The ADA appeared as an amicus curiae along with other public interest organizat... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1386102 Sun, 20 Apr 2008 18:09:18 +0100 1386102 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1369147&cid=t_330149_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F269450425%2F I am posing this question today and I want you to be honest. I am curious and you can be assured there is no judging or negative feelings towards anyone. Also, if you want the honest low down, I just wanted to refer you once again to Hope at weightingline.com. She is blogging her way to weight loss and you might find it helpful, she has pulled back the curtain and being 100% out there, which is great!!! How many times a week do you eat 'fast food'? Zero, zilch, none One or two Three or four I eat 'fast food' almost daily View Results Tags: Diabetes, diet, fast-food, nutritio, weight loss, weightingline.comShare This (Source: Diabetes Notes) Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1369147 Sun, 13 Apr 2008 13:47:39 +0100 1369147 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1368872&cid=t_330149_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F269104987%2F Scene: Charlie and I are sitting in the black car waiting for Jim who has run into a 7-11 for sodas. We have just had our usual Friday night dinner at Charlie’s favorite hamburger stand. Charlie: Red slide! Me: Where’s that? Charlie: Red slide. Me: Inside or outside? Charlie: Inside. Me (getting an inkling of where this might be going): Is that in a restaurant? Charlie: Burger place. Me: I think you just had a burger for dinner. Charlie: Burger and fries, burger slide. Jim came back and as we drove past Burger King on the right, McDonald’s on the left, Charlie pointed and said “this way” and laughed. His teacher and speech therapist have been telling me that he’s been speaking a lot at school, and slow, and clear—yes, indeed. Tags: 7-11, asd, asper... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1368872 Sat, 12 Apr 2008 20:06:05 +0100 1368872 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1255065&cid=t_330149_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2F241066644%2F A new study again confirms that eating fast foods not only causes weight gain, but also rapidly damages the liver. The 18 participants of the new Swedish study had transformations that mirrored filmmaker Morgan Spurlock in his controversial 2004 documentary "Super Size Me." For anyone who did not see the documentary, Spurlock spent one month eating all of his meals from McDonald's to document exactly what would happen to his body on a 100% fast food diet. The startling results included various physical ailments that ranged from low sex drive and facial acne to gaining almost 25 pounds and suffering severe liver damage. Continue reading... (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1255065 Mon, 25 Feb 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1255065 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1249091&cid=t_330149_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F239080938%2F Two interesting company press releases, one yesterday one today, showing how cognitive interventions may be helpful no matter our age, from kids to seniors, as long as we understand what those "tools" are supposed to do and don't expect, or are promised, miracles: Dakim ® , Inc. Secures $10.6 Million Series C Funding Led by Galen Partners - "an innovator in brain fitness technology solutions, today announced the completion of a $10.6 million Series C financing. The round was led by Galen Partners, a leading private equity firm specializing in healthcare investing...Mr. Jahns said, “Dakim has developed an innovative, affordable and practical solution to assist the rapidly aging population maintain their brain health and fight Alzheimer’s disease." ... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1249091 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 23:38:06 +0100 1249091 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1243622&cid=t_330149_107_f&fid=36585&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FHighlightHEALTH%2F%7E3%2F237977491%2F This article was published on Highlight HEALTH. Related articlesLiving Healthy Isn’t Cost Saving, It’s Cost EffectiveOverweight Kids and TV: An Advertising EpidemicHealthy Fast Food Not So HealthyChiropractic Adjustments and Artery Dissection: Is Your Neck in Safe Hands?Lack of Health Insurance Increases Risk of Cancer Death (Source: Highlight HEALTH) Highlight HEALTH blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1243622 Wed, 20 Feb 2008 05:10:51 +0100 1243622 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1167210&cid=t_330149_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2F220883770%2Ffast_food_vs_fullservice_restaurants_which_is_better.php New research shows that people who live in areas with more full-service restaurants tend to be thinner. Those whole live in areas with a high ratio of fast-food restaurants tend to be heavier. So it seems it's not just about eating out - it's the way we are eating out.Continue reading... (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1167210 Tue, 22 Jan 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1167210 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1146762&cid=t_330149_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F214968182%2F Sherrod Brown, a Democrat from Ohio, has asked the research arm of Congress for information on the Fast Track designation to help determine whether a case exists for changing or eliminating the 10-year-old initiative that was intended to speed the availability of drugs for serious diseases, The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. The senator filed the request with the Congressional Research Service following a series in The Plain Dealer last month that concluded the FDA designation provides little actual benefit to consumers. The paper found that the designation has amounted to a government blessing, which has served as a marketing tool for drugmakers and a boon for investors looking to make quick money on the stock market. Brown says the research will cover the various FDA programs to devel... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1146762 Fri, 11 Jan 2008 12:39:59 +0100 1146762 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1131295&cid=t_330149_129_f&fid=36038&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fmultiple-sclerosis%2Flife-with-ms%2Fwhat-will-2008-hold-for-those-of-us-living-with-ms%2F I, along with many of you I suppose, spent part of this week taking down the tree, removing garland, wrapping up fairy lights and packing away ornaments. Truth be told, this is the first year I’ve really decorated since Christmas of 2000; wow, has it been that long? For the record, I wasn’t a humbug during all of those years! As the hangovers, credit card, food and alcohol slip from my consciousness, the new year (and Presidential Election season) is hitting me squarely between my bloodshot eyes. I wonder what’s in store for 2008. I suspect I’m not alone. Election years are typically good for bringing issues to the table, but seldom for carving them up and doing something about them. Will 2008 see any action on political hot buttons like funding for stem cell research and insurance... Life with MS blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1131295 Fri, 04 Jan 2008 14:53:21 +0100 1131295 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1128992&cid=t_330149_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F210848180%2F Some very interesting brain fitness software market news: 1) Scientific Learning To Buy Out Soliloquy - "Scientific Learning Corp. has announced that it will acquire Soliloquy Learning from JTT Holdings. Both Scientific Learning and Soliloquy provide technology solutions for education. The acquisition will cost SLC about $11 million and is expected to be completed this month." - "Scientific Learning is the developer of Fast ForWord, a family of reading intervention tools targeted toward students who are characterized as struggling learners and designed to develop the required "neurocognitive skills" for reading and learning in general. Soliloquy is also a reading intervention developer." Comment: this acquisition consolidates Scientific Learning (NSDQ: SCIL) ... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1128992 Fri, 04 Jan 2008 01:49:32 +0100 1128992 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1126380&cid=t_330149_85_f&fid=36195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealth.tesstermulo.com%2F%3Fp%3D410 Maybe it won’t be long before you see a menu board, such as the one depicted above, setup in many major restaurants in the country. Marikina Representative Marcelino Teodoro has filed a bill in the House of Representatives that would require restaurants to put nutrition information on their products.  The requirement is covered by House Bill 2939 and is hoped to give encouragement to Filipinos to be aware of healthy food choices. This move isn’t particularly new.  Though nutritional labeling of food products have been in existence in various parts of the U.S. in the 1940’s, the common nutritional labeling that you see in supermarket products have been seen since the 1990’s.  And in 1993, the U.S. Food and Drug administration has proposed some rules that would req... Prudence, M.D. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1126380 Wed, 02 Jan 2008 14:43:17 +0100 1126380 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1087622&cid=t_330149_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F198853026%2F Julian Barragan of Victorville (CA) is in the midst of a 40-day fast that began on November 12th. Barragan’s 5-year old son, Julian Barragan, Jr., is autistic; as the December 9th Daily Press reports, he has embarked on the fast in order to “aise awareness in the local community about children with this disease” and is only consuming “water and a detox lemonade consisting of lemon juice, pure maple syrup and cayenne pepper.” His progress can be tracked on his blog. I like to think that I would do anything on behalf of my son but, in all honesty, going on a 40-day fast is not something I would think to do. Quite simply, in order to take care of Charlie, I have to make sure that I can function and that I’m able and alert, and I know a diet of water and de... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1087622 Tue, 11 Dec 2007 22:19:43 +0100 1087622 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1065938&cid=t_330149_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F194356957%2F A decade ago, the FDA introduced its Fast Track designation for drugs in development and it was intended to speed the availability of medical treatments for serious diseases. But a seven-month investigation by The Cleveland Plain Dealer shows this “government blessing” has not increased the number of drugs approved or moved them to market faster. Instead, Fast Track has given pharma, which came up with the idea for the designation and lobbied for its passage, a vehicle that promises a lot, but delivers little to anyone but investors. The news of Fast Track designation creates a boon for day traders, hedge funds and others looking to make quick money off biotech stocks. In fact, some biotech execs also have tried to turn Fast Track designation into personal gain. Top managers an... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1065938 Mon, 03 Dec 2007 13:01:41 +0100 1065938 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1035595&cid=t_330149_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2F187089930%2Fquiznos_calories_no_wonder_they_concealed_them.php Fast food outlet Quiznos has finally listed their nutrition information. A brief look through the data shows some outrageously high Calorie amounts in their food.Continue reading... (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1035595 Mon, 19 Nov 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1035595 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1010422&cid=t_330149_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2F181024892%2Fwhats_lurking_in_fast_food.php John Andrews at NewsTarget uncovers some of the more unpleasant ingredients in what often sounds like 'healthy' food. Did you know? Wheat bread at Subway is not 100% whole grain (whole wheat flour is down on the ingredients list - followed closely by High Fructose Corn Syrup). The color of the bread is from "caramel color" - which contains sulfites. There is also an ingredient called azodicarbonamide. Azodicarbonamide is a respiratory sensitizer (a possible cause of asthma) that is banned in Australia.Continue reading... (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1010422 Wed, 07 Nov 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1010422 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=980542&cid=t_330149_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2F175273604%2Flose_weight_eating_burritos.php Mover over Jared and the Subway diet, there is a newcomer to the fast food weight loss arena and his name is Justin Hall. Over three months, Justin has lost 40 pounds by eating a Chipotle burrito every day, but compared to the Subway diet, Justin’s new “Chipotle Diet” is pretty extreme since Justin’s daily burrito has a whopping 1330 calories! Continue reading... (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=980542 Fri, 26 Oct 2007 04:00:00 +0100 980542 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=971435&cid=t_330149_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2F173733651%2Ftime_to_limit_salt_in_processed_foods.php The Food and Drug Administration recently announced it will hold a hearing to consider changing the way it currently regulates salt. The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) has asked the FDA to make some serious changes, including putting limits on salt in processed foods, and requiring health messages about salt and sodium. Is this proposal unreasonable, or is it time to stop treating salt as a "food generally recognized as safe?" Continue reading... (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=971435 Tue, 23 Oct 2007 04:00:00 +0100 971435 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=965297&cid=t_330149_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F172456447%2F This is interesting enough… mental illness and heart disease. Yes, they do go hand in hand. Newcomer, who is the professor of psychiatry and psychology and of medicine and medical director of the Center for Clinical Studies at Washington University, said that people suffering from mental ailments including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and various forms of depression live 25 -30 years shorter than those with no such ailments. Though suicide remains one of the major causes of death among these individuals, but most of them die prematurely on account of cardiovascular diseases. I can see it very clearly. It would be a vicious... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=965297 Sat, 20 Oct 2007 10:33:49 +0100 965297 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=959766&cid=t_330149_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2F171533485%2Fhow_much_caffeine_in_starbucks_coffee.php Starbucks is renowned for having some fairly calorie-dense drinks (think of the holiday special Pumpkin Spice Crème at 500 Calories). However, until recently, caffeine amounts have been somewhat of a mystery. Here is a handy table comparing caffeine for the various drinks.Continue reading... (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=959766 Thu, 18 Oct 2007 04:00:00 +0100 959766 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=928786&cid=t_330149_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2F165623875%2Fmcdonalds_fresh_salads.php McDonald's have created an innovative billboard to advertise their salads. The words are made entirely from lettuce plants growing on the billboard in Chicago. If only McDonald's were consistent in their messages; parents are less than impressed with their happy meal advertising.Continue reading... (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=928786 Fri, 05 Oct 2007 04:00:00 +0100 928786 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=916122&cid=t_330149_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2F163636051%2F7_tips_for_including_alcohol_in_a_healthy_lifestyle.php Alcohol consumption and fat loss has long been a controversial subject. First, the BBC dismissed the "beer belly". Now, new research contradicts this: liquor consumption in men is associated with a larger waist circumference.Continue reading... (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=916122 Mon, 01 Oct 2007 04:00:00 +0100 916122 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=916121&cid=t_330149_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2F163639395%2Fkeep_slim_eat_maltesers.php From 1959 comes this classic ad: "Choose the chocolates that can help keep you slim." Maltesers (balls of honeycomb surrounded by chocolate) were popular in the UK (in the US, Hershey's Whoppers are similar). As seen in the print advertisement below - some marketers are masters of twisting words.Continue reading... (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=916121 Mon, 01 Oct 2007 04:00:00 +0100 916121 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=907049&cid=t_330149_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2F161915222%2Fchewing_gum_for_weight_loss.php Wrigley is doing its level best to convince us that Gum is Good. Can you really lose weight just from chewing gum?Continue reading... (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=907049 Thu, 27 Sep 2007 04:00:00 +0100 907049 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=894171&cid=t_330149_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2F160537918%2Fbizarre_dessert_award_oreo_pizza.php If you are having a chocolate craving after your pizza, then Domino's Pizza now has the answer. It is called the Oreo Dessert Pizza.Continue reading... (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=894171 Mon, 24 Sep 2007 04:00:00 +0100 894171 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=841683&cid=t_330149_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2F152429710%2Fthe_high_protein_chocolate_bar.php There is a strange mythology out there in ad-land. One of these myths is that anything with "extra" protein in it makes you strong, fast, and an all round superfly-guy (or gal). Oh Henry! Pro chocolate bars fit the role quite nicely.Continue reading... (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=841683 Wed, 05 Sep 2007 04:00:00 +0100 841683 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=838809&cid=t_330149_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2F151968115%2Fsubway_diners_eat_more_calories.php Researchers Brian Wansink and Pierre Chandon have shown that people routinely underestimate the amount of calories consumed when eating at Subway. They call it the "Biasing Health Halos of Fast Food Restaurant Health Claims". It seems we believe the low-calorie hype, and end up adjusting our eating habits because of it.Continue reading... (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=838809 Tue, 04 Sep 2007 04:00:00 +0100 838809 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=828092&cid=t_330149_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2F149585587%2Fkfc_does_the_smell_make_you_eat_more.php There is a local KFC outlet that I often drive past. There is no escaping the powerful wafting aromas that seem to find their way into my car. I've often joked that maybe KFC have some very large extractor fans rigged in such a way as to maximize that distinctive KFC smell. KFC have realized this, and have been trialling a new form of advertising that uses the "smell factor".Continue reading... (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=828092 Wed, 29 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100 828092 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=794198&cid=t_330149_87_f&fid=34866&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecardioblog.com%2F2007%2F08%2F12%2Fmcdonalds-slaps-healthy-heart-on-big-mac-ads%2F Filed under: Diet, Obesity, Nutrition, ProductsListen. You can't make this stuff up. According to an Australian news source, McDonald's is slapping a healthy heart logo on its products, even the famed-for-its-fat Big Mac. How could you happen, you ask? Well, it's all about money, apparently. McDonald's pays the Australian Heart Foundation $330,000 annually. I guess this is considered a donation of sorts. In return, McDonald's gets to use the heart foundation's healthy heart logo. What has shocked and angered consumer advocates and medical professionals is that McDonald's is using the logo and other heart-related imagery (like sesame seeds arranged in a heart shape atop a burger bun) on advertisements for its entire product line, not just for the healthier offerings on the menu. (And, yes, ... The Cardio Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=794198 Sun, 12 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100 794198 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=780413&cid=t_330149_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F140770221%2F From the August 5th New York Times, an article entitled www.FriesWithThat?.com: Small and large chains, even individual restaurants, are now enabling customers to order without speaking: They can order online before pulling into a drive-through; they can text-message an order, and soon, they will be able to experience one-click ordering on their cellphones, for pickup or delivery. Push a button, and a hoagie is on the way. [my emphasis] I’m not sure if the NY Times realizes the full meaning of that statement, of customers being able to “order without speaking.” My son Charlie has gone on many a field trip with his class to a restaurant (of the fast food sort) and, try as we practice, the response after he gives his “hamburger and French fries” order is most o... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=780413 Sun, 05 Aug 2007 01:29:56 +0100 780413 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=771612&cid=t_330149_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2F139517334%2Fthe_10_most_caffeinated_diet_drinks.php If you are moderating your caffeine intake - it's worth noting that most diet soft drinks have as much (or sometimes even more) caffeine than their sugar-filled counterparts. Diet Coke in particular has 30% more caffeine than regular Coca-cola. Here is a list of the most caffeinated diet soft drinks. Continue reading... (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=771612 Wed, 01 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100 771612 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=768949&cid=t_330149_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2F139140133%2Fdiet_gatorade_for_the_armchair_exerciser.php PepsiCo have announced they will sell a "diet" version of Gatorade. "[Gatorade] is formulated for athletes while they are working out, she said the lower-calorie version would be marketed to athletes for use when they were less active." (NY Times) There is something slightly oxymoronic about this. It's a bit like a "less-active" cyclist eating a low-carb banana.Continue reading... (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=768949 Tue, 31 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 768949 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=752818&cid=t_330149_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2F136802570%2Fhugo_supersize_soda.php McDonald's have long been touting "healthy options". I've always wondered if it was nothing more than elaborate window dressing. The real money is in the burgers, fries, and sodas. McDonald's have been trialling a super-sized soda called "Hugo". 42 ounces (1.24 liters) and 410 Calories. But didn't they drop Super-size items years ago?Continue reading... (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=752818 Tue, 24 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 752818 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=721324&cid=t_330149_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2F131878054%2Fdownsizing_the_burger.php A Japanese company has come up with a solution to obesity: a really small burger. It turns out the mini-burger is actually a cookie. The idea is good though. Maybe someone needs to alert Burger King. Continue reading... (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=721324 Mon, 09 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 721324 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=721322&cid=t_330149_87_f&fid=34866&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecardioblog.com%2F2007%2F07%2F09%2Fburger-king-jumping-on-the-trans-fat-free-wagon%2F Filed under: Diet, NutritionBurger King is joining the trend of getting healthier that so many other fast food restaurants have already joined by substituting trans-fat-free oils for the more traditional fatty oils when frying food. The burger chain is famous for its charbroiled burgers but uses oils to fry their fries and most of their chicken items. The new trans-fat-free oils have been tested on sample populations and the responses have been positive. Most eaters agree that the healthier oils result in either the same taste or a better taste for the fried foods.This is a positive trend that will hopefully grip more Americans by their guts and motivate them to eat healthier one small step at a time.Read | Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs |&nb... The Cardio Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=721322 Mon, 09 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 721322 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=718039&cid=t_330149_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2F131050898%2Fwhich_has_more_salt_sandwich_or_potato_chips.php UK lobby group CASH has compared the level of salt in sandwiches with potato chips (or crisps as they are called in the UK). Their discoveries may surprise you.Continue reading... (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=718039 Fri, 06 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 718039 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=650910&cid=t_330149_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F05%2F31%2Ftreating-low-blood-sugar-practical-advice-and-a-variety-of-choi%2F Filed under: Type 1, ChildhoodWhen my older brother Mark was diagnosed with juvenile diabetes at the age of 13, I was nine years old. I absorbed the basic science of high and low blood sugars, and how he needed daily insulin to regulate his blood sugar. But little did I expect an awaiting surprise. One day my mom returned home from grocery shopping and pulled out two giant bags of Jolly Rancher hard candies. I remember the scene clearly. You see, I was a candy addict (still am). Big bags of watermelon Jolly Ranchers had my full attention. My mom explained how this candy was purchased for Mark, in case he had low blood sugar at school. I nodded my head in full agreement, then began stuffing handfuls of them in my pocket every day or so thereafter. Yet, whenever the bag of Jolly Ranchers was... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=650910 Thu, 31 May 2007 04:00:00 +0100 650910 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=623510&cid=t_330149_87_f&fid=34866&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecardioblog.com%2F2007%2F05%2F18%2Fthe-enzyme-that-slows-a-racing-heart-naturally%2F Filed under: Daily newsIt seems like pacemakers and other implanted devices like ICD's have been in the news a lot lately, for different reasons. Here is some good news that is somewhat related, and may mean that in the future some people will get to avoid surgery: scientists have discovered an enzyme that works to put the brakes on a racing heartbeat. A person's heart rate is set by a single cell within the heart, called the pacemaker cell, and a naturally occurring enzyme called Pak 1 has been found to interact specifically with that cell -- telling it to slow things down.This discovery will obviously have a potentially huge effect on treatments, drugs, and the lives of people living with heart disease.Read | Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs ... The Cardio Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=623510 Fri, 18 May 2007 04:00:00 +0100 623510 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=623480&cid=t_330149_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F05%2F18%2Fdiabetes-drug-may-be-fast-tracked-for-breast-cancer%2F Filed under: Breast Cancer, Drug, Research, Daily newsDrugs currently in trials for obesity and diabetes may soon be fast-tracked for use in the fight against breast cancer. Typically, it takes many years to research and develop new drugs. But these already-developed drugs, if successful, could reach the market much quicker.The drugs, believed to work by blocking the enzyme PTP1B, could help breast cancer patients because the enzyme is found in high levels in about 40 percent of these patients.Studies on mice show blocking production of the enzyme significantly slowed tumor development. In some cases, it stopped the spread of the cancer and it might even stop some tumors from forming.This is "very important and surprising," says one researcher who remarked that the excitement over this dis... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=623480 Fri, 18 May 2007 04:00:00 +0100 623480 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=602407&cid=t_330149_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2F115566101%2Fwhy_do_teens_eat_so_much_fast_food.php A small study (published in Pediatrics) shows that teenagers will overeat fast food regardless of visual cues or portion size. The lead study author calls for "fundamental improvements in the nutritional quality of fast food".Continue reading...Comments (18) (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=602407 Thu, 10 May 2007 04:00:00 +0100 602407 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=602410&cid=t_330149_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2F115009875%2Fthe_7_most_sugar_filled_drinks.php Added sugars are the bane of our modern diet - and drinking sugar is arguably the easiest way to over-indulge. What are the most sugary drinks?Continue reading...Comments (26) (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=602410 Tue, 08 May 2007 04:00:00 +0100 602410 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=589226&cid=t_330149_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2F114098436%2Fwhy_does_diet_soda_taste_bad.php The reason people don't like diet soda - is not so much the taste, but rather the "mouth-feel". Researchers have discovered that people can accurately discern the difference between beverages made with sugar and those without - all based around the texture. Drinks tested included Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Pepsi Edge, Coke, Diet Coke, C2, and many more.Continue reading...Comments (27) (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=589226 Fri, 04 May 2007 04:00:00 +0100 589226 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=579318&cid=t_330149_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2F113043527%2Fno_time_to_eat_right_try_this_challenge.php Fast food is popular because... it's fast. Could you get something healthier - for the same price - and get it just as quickly?Continue reading...Comments (9) (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=579318 Mon, 30 Apr 2007 04:00:00 +0100 579318 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=556087&cid=t_330149_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2F110568048%2Frestaurant_calories_too_hard_basket.php If calorie counting is important to you, then you need to think carefully and realistically about restaurant or fast food. Two reasons: Accurate assessment of calorie content in restaurant food is very difficult. Even listed nutritional information can be flat out wrong.Continue reading...Comments (0) (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=556087 Fri, 20 Apr 2007 04:00:00 +0100 556087 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=554444&cid=t_330149_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F04%2F19%2Fno-food-no-problem%2F This study evaluated the safety for individuals with type 1 diabetes and to identify factors associated with success. Patients intending to fast were instructed on insulin dose adjustments, frequent glucose monitoring and when to terminate the fast. The study included 56 subjects who intended to fast -- 37 successfully completed the study. Individuals terminated their fast in the presence of either hypoglycaemia or hyperglycaemia. Overall, adherence to the protocol was high. Successful fasters had greater reductions in insulin dosage and higher HbA1c levels. There were no differences between individuals taking intermittent insulin injections and those with continuous infusion pumps. There were no serious side-effects of fasting. Results concluded that type 1 diabetics can successfully par... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=554444 Thu, 19 Apr 2007 04:00:00 +0100 554444 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=539129&cid=t_330149_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2F108488070%2Fsubway_to_sell_pizza.php Subway is about to roll-out personal-sized pizza in it's 13,000 outlets. This is a strange move given all the hype about Subway's "healthier options". Recently I compared Subway and McDonald's and felt that Subway did offer the better options. Now I'm not so sure.Continue reading...Comments (8) (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=539129 Thu, 12 Apr 2007 04:00:00 +0100 539129 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=479208&cid=t_330149_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2F101611569%2Fis_subway_better_than_mcdonalds.php Subway have taken aim at McDonald's with their new "Fresh Fit" meals. The combo meals are compared side-by-side against a Big Mac meal. Subway's meal comes out at 265 calories, while the Big Mac meal hits a gluttonous 1230 calories. But there's more to it than that...Continue reading...Comments (34) (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=479208 Wed, 14 Mar 2007 04:00:00 +0100 479208 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=486768&cid=t_330149_87_f&fid=35060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthnewsblog.com%2Fcgi-bin%2Fhnblog.pl%3Fhnblog%3D209071 MSNBC.com is reporting that Philadelphia will become the second U.S. city to place a ban on trans fats at restaurants. Enjoy that Philly cheesesteak but hold the trans fat on the fries, please. Philadelphia is poised to become the second large American city to ban restaurants from serving trans fats, which doctors say increase the risk of heart disease. A New York ban begins this summer. The proposed Philadelphia ordinance was approved by the City Council yesterday and Mayor John Street is expected to sign it. New York City was the first U.S. city to ban trans fats. That ban passed New York's Board of Health unanimously after being first introduced in September, 2006. New York has extended the time period restaurants have until July, 2008 an artificial trans fats. Most of the major fas... HealthNewsBlog.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=486768 Fri, 09 Feb 2007 23:00:00 +0100 486768 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=482085&cid=t_330149_87_f&fid=34969&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FUnboundedMedicine%2F%7E3%2F88200653%2F According to the World Health Organization there are currently 1.6 billion overweight adults in the world and that number is projected to grow by 40% over the next 10 years. Naruru (94.5%) Micronesia (91.1%) Cook Islands (90.9%) Tonga (90.8%) Niue (81.7% Samoa (80.4%) Palau (78.4%) Kuwait (74.2%) United States (74.1%) Kiribati (73.6%) The list reflects the percentage of overweight adults aged 15 and over. These are individuals who have individual body mass indexes, which measures weight relative to height, greater than or equal to 25. Obese is defined as having a BMI greater than or equal to 30. Why don’t you calculate your Body Mass Index right here? viaForbes body mass index, world health organization (Source: Unbounded Medicine) Unbounded Medicine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=482085 Thu, 08 Feb 2007 20:38:10 +0100 482085