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 'food'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:47:56 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5182182&cid=t_92668_134_f&fid=34847&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsixuntilme.com%2Fblog2%2F2011%2F08%2Fflourless_chocolate_cake_with.html In keeping with the "all I can cook are things I shouldn't eat" theme, I made a flourless chocolate cake with Nutella for my mother-in-law's birthday party.  Chocolate-y goodness AND gluten-free!The recipe is from this fantastic site that has wonderful editorial and pictures, but I'll be damned if the ingredients aren't measured in grams, making my almost-comatose inner mathematician completely unresponsive.  But I did it, and if I can do it, so can you.  Ingredients (and I apologize for the grams thing.  Just use a converter.  Or guess.)Original recipe found here.200g unsalted butter, cut into chunks100g dark chocolate 200g Nutella100g white sugar6 eggs, separated1 t. instant coffee or espresso powderPreheat the oven to 350 degrees. Retrieve the 9" ... Six Until Me. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5182182 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 13:52:42 +0100 5182182 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5181701&cid=t_92668_87_f&fid=34698&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthyconcerns.com%2F2011%2F08%2Finterviewed-kathy-freston-for-blogher-shes-awesome-httpwwwbloghercominterview-talking-health-oprah-and-veganism-au.html Interviewed Kathy Freston for BlogHer. She's awesome: http://www.blogher.com/interview-talking-health-oprah-and-veganism-author-kathy-freston (Source: HealthyConcerns.com) HealthyConcerns.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5181701 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5181701 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5181981&cid=t_92668_113_f&fid=38236&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fblog%2Fall-mu-data-%25E2%2580%259Cmeaningful%25E2%2580%259D We interrupt these dog days of summer for a bit of a doctors’ food fight. At issue is what this doctor refers to as the “meaningless data” required under the Meaningful Use regulations. Not bashful about thowing the first piece of pie, she begins by announcing that “Race is a medically meaningless concept.” read more (Source: Healthcare IT News Blog) Healthcare IT News Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5181981 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 15:58:29 +0100 5181981 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5174711&cid=t_92668_113_f&fid=38236&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fblog%2Fall-mu-data-%25E2%2580%259Cmeaningful%25E2%2580%259D We interrupt these dog days of summer for a bit of a doctors’ food fight. At issue is what this doctor refers to as the “meaningless data” required under the Meaningful Use regulations. Not bashful about thowing the first piece of pie, she begins by announcing that “Race is a medically meaningless concept.” read more (Source: Healthcare IT News Blog) Healthcare IT News Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5174711 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 15:58:29 +0100 5174711 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5174607&cid=t_92668_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F08%2Fmake-sure-your-post-irene-food-and-water-are-safe.html If you’re one of the millions feeling the after effects of Hurricane Irene in the form of power outages, flooding, and other damages, food and water safety is a paramount concern. To avoid illness from contaminated drinking water and food, the Food and Drug Administration is urging people to take the following precautions: Do not eat any food that may have come into contact with flood water. When in doubt, throw it out. Do not eat food packed in plastic, paper, cardboard, cloth and similar containers that have been water-damaged. Discard food and beverage containers with screw-caps, snap lids, crimped caps (soda bottles), twist caps, flip tops, cardboard juice/milk/baby formula boxes and home canned foods, if they have come in contact with flood water. These containers cannot be ... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5174607 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 03:20:00 +0100 5174607 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5169549&cid=t_92668_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fschool-nurse-gives-some-insight-into-her-job%2F2011.08.27 Well, what better time to post my interview with Erin at Tales of a School Zoned Nurse than now, when everyone’s headed back to the classroom? Erin is a school nurse in the “cash strapped state of California.”  Her position covers two elementary schools and a middle school – almost 2000 students!!  She has been blogging since last year and her blog has definitely become one of my favorites. She says she was never too set on working in a hospital.  After nursing school, she worked at a couple of summer camps, which gave her the idea to look into being a school nurse. She was hired right away and “leapt in without a second thought.”  She is starting her second year in this position. Erin’s daily schedule is quite varied: (more…) *This blog post was originall... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5169549 Sat, 27 Aug 2011 12:00:17 +0100 5169549 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5169520&cid=t_92668_87_f&fid=36224&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.wsjonline.com%2F%7Er%2Fwsj%2Fhealth%2Ffeed%2F%7E3%2F2YxfexmzmAo%2F Poison Protection?: Pharmacy-services provider PharMerica said it adopted a poison-pill provision to prevent unwanted takeover bids, Dow Jones Newswires reports. Earlier this week the company rejected a $15-per-share bid from Omnicare, saying it undervalued PharMerica and that regulatory risk was too high. Omnicare said it was still willing to talk with PharMerica about how to “allocate” risk that a deal would run into antitrust hurdles. Cracking Down on Papayas: The FDA has restricted papaya imports from Mexico after inspections showed more than 15%, from a host of different producers, were tainted, Reuters reports. Producers can have the fruit tested by independent labs to show they’re salmonella-free. After five consecutive clean shipments, producers may be exempted from ... WSJ.com: Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5169520 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 13:41:02 +0100 5169520 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159897&cid=t_92668_167_f&fid=36988&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.happynutritionistsnuggets.com%2F2011%2F08%2Fmy-freezer-died-and-hurricane-is-coming.html What losing a freezer that I've had for 25+ years and Hurricane Irene have to do with the other, I'm not sure, except for the fact that if we lose power, I won't have to worry about what to do with all the extra food in my extra freezer since that was done late last week and early this week. It's funny how you get attached to things...that old freezer has been with us for most of our marriage, we hated to see her go, but as a result, I'm not tempted to buy more food than I need just because there's extra space to store it. But it served us well while we had it.As for Hurricane Irene...those of you in the path...are you prepared? Do you have your plans made for this or any other natural disaster? Here's some things you should be thinking about when it comes to food and water:- Have a plan f... Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159897 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 20:57:00 +0100 5159897 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5169517&cid=t_92668_87_f&fid=35060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthnewsblog.com%2Fblog%2F824111 If Hurricane Irene strikes the U.S. east coast it could cause widespread power outages. You can get the latest forecast cone on the NHC's website. Landfall is possible along the U.S. east coast from North Carolina to Maine. The USDA issued recommendations for residents in states that might be affected by Hurricane Irene to minimize the potential for foodborne illnesses in the event of power outages, flooding, and other problems following the storm. Steps to Prepare for a Possible Weather Emergency Keep an appliance thermometer in the refrigerator and freezer. An appliance thermometer will indicate the temperature inside the refrigerator and freezer in case of a power outage and help determine the safety of the food. Make sure the freezer is at 0ºF or below and the refrigerator is at 40... HealthNewsBlog.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5169517 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 19:00:00 +0100 5169517 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5158975&cid=t_92668_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F08%2Fcertified-sustainable-seafood-not-always-what-it-seems.html That "sustainable" Chilean sea bass you bought in the grocery store might not actually be so sustainable—and might even be a different kind of fish entirely. That's according to researchers who tested DNA samples of fish labeled as having been harvested from a fishery with sustainable fishing practices. The researchers, from Clemson University, isolated DNA samples from Chilean sea bass, an over-fished species. All the samples carried labels from the Marine Stewardship Council, indicating that they were harvested from the only recognized sustainable Chilean sea bass fishery in the world, a region surrounding the sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia and a nearby underwater plateau. But about 15 percent of the samples were genetically distinct from fish collected previously from the ... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5158975 Mon, 22 Aug 2011 18:00:00 +0100 5158975 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5139733&cid=t_92668_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fbook-review-food-truths-food-lies%2F2011.08.18 Food Truths, Food Lies, written by family physician Eric Marcotte, M.D., may be the most refreshingly evidence-based diet book of the decade. You will not find a single mention of super-foods, magical berries, or supplement “must-haves” in the entire book. What you will find is the cold, hard truth about why many Americans are overweight, and what it takes to become a healthy eater. Marcotte writes for the average American – his simple language, matter-of-fact tone, and regular reminders of what the reader has learned, make for a quick and memorable read.  Although it’s clear that Marcotte has carefully distilled his dietary advice from the scientific literature, he refrains from burdening the reader with too many footnotes and references. Instead, he has created ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5139733 Thu, 18 Aug 2011 16:00:45 +0100 5139733 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5139876&cid=t_92668_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F08%2F18%2Fwhy-you-cant-make-a-good-decision-at-500-pm-decision-fatigue%2F We live in the most prosperous society on Earth at this moment. You can walk into any Gap or Target store and choose from more than 2 dozen different types of jeans (and in some cases, more than 3 dozen). All of that choice comes at a price, however. It’s called “decision fatigue” and its full impact is only starting to be fully understood by psychologists and researchers. Our brains can suffer from “mental fatigue,” just as our bodies can become physically fatigued after a long workout. What is so surprising about this phenomenon is just how little people appreciate the importance of mental fatigue and its resulting decision fatigue — even when making decisions that can be life-changing. John Tierney in The New York Times has the lengthy story (5,350 w... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5139876 Thu, 18 Aug 2011 13:17:30 +0100 5139876 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5139738&cid=t_92668_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fresearch-shows-that-a-pregnant-womans-diet-might-influence-babys-palate%2F2011.08.17 Attention, pregnant women!  The foods you eat now might influence your babies’ palates after they are born.  New research published in the journal Pediatrics, shows that the fetus actually drinks amniotic fluid in the womb.  The amniotic fluid is flavored by the foods the mother has recently eaten and flavors can be transmitted to the amniotic fluid and mother’s milk. It makes sense that as the baby is developing, memories are being created by a sense of taste.  Could what a mother eats influence food preferences and odor preferences for life?  Researchers fed babies cereal flavored with carrot juice vs. water.  They showed that babies who experienced daily carrots in amniotic fluid or mother’s milk ate more carrot-flavored cereal and made less negative faces when e... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5139738 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 17:00:00 +0100 5139738 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5139739&cid=t_92668_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fpreparation-for-surgical-patients-with-a-latex-allergy%2F2011.08.17 A couple of nice articles recently on latex allergy have crossed my path – one in a journal I subscribe to (Aesthetic Surgery Journal) and the other via twitter and @Allergy (Ves Dimov, M.D., blogs at Allergy Notes).  I’ve put both full references below. Latex allergy became widely recognized in the late 1980s and early 1990s.  The increase in latex allergies cases is felt to be associated with the increase use of latex gloves and implementation of universal precautions (now known as standard precautions) in the 1980s. Management of possible or confirmed latex allergic patients begin with history and suspicion: All patients who present for surgical procedures or exams which require latex gloves (pelvic exam, dental exams, etc) should be questioned about possible latex allergy. Patien... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5139739 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 15:00:00 +0100 5139739 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5139721&cid=t_92668_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhome%2F2011%2F08%2Fkid-approved-fruit-cups-just-in-time-for-the-start-of-school.html In blind taste tests of six popular brands of fruit cups, 28 kid testers gave their highest marks to the Walmart brand Great Value Mandarin Oranges in light syrup. Our young testers (age 5 to 16) said they liked the sweetness and orange flavor in these snacks. Kids also said they liked Del Monte’s Cherry Mixed Fruit in cherry-flavored light syrup and Del Monte’s Mandarin Oranges in 100 percent fruit juice. Kids were not fans, however, of Dole Cherry Mixed Fruit in 100 percent fruit juice. They said the combined fruits didn't taste good together or tasted weird, and that there were too many flavors. “Based on those comments, parents might select fruit cups with a single fruit or a combo with fruits already familiar to the child,” said Gayle Williams, deputy ed... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5139721 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 21:00:00 +0100 5139721 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5130744&cid=t_92668_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Ffda-approves-ges-newest-ct-scanner%2F2011.08.15 GE Healthcare has received the FDA OK for its Optima CT660 computed tomography (CT) system. The CT660, which is already available in Europe, Latin America and Asia, distinguishes itself by its compact footprint combined with a modular design and low dose imaging. In addition, it is also one of the most energy efficient CT scanners available and has an “environmental design” that eases refurbishment and end-of-life recycling. The scanner itself is scalable from 32 to 128 slices through purchasable options and features automatic table positioning and a color 12-inch integrated gantry display monitor. (more…) *This blog post was originally published at Medgadget* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5130744 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 21:05:47 +0100 5130744 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5130740&cid=t_92668_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Frecalls_safety%2F2011%2F08%2Frecall-60000-pounds-of-ground-beef-possible-e-coli-contamination.html The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a recall of more than 60,000 pounds of ground beef because of possible E. coli contamination. The recalled meat was produced by the Kansas-based National Beef Packing Company and shipped to stores nationwide. According to a report by The Examiner, the recall affects meat sold at Kroger, Publix Super Markets, and Winn-Dixie Stores in the following states: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina and Tennessee. People infected with E. coli can experience diarrhea and abdominal cramps. It can also lead to a type of kidney failure that is most common in children under five and the elderly. Signs include fever, pale skin tone, fatigue, irritability, small bruises or bleeding from the nose and mouth, decreased urination and ... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5130740 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 17:15:00 +0100 5130740 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5130650&cid=t_92668_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F08%2F15%2Fcommissioning-healthier-catering-and-hospitality-investing-in-a-healthy-workforce-%25e2%2580%2593-guidance-to-help-specify-healthier-catering-and-hospitality%2F Title: Commissioning healthier catering and hospitality: Investing in a healthy workforce – guidance to help specify healthier catering and hospitality Click or scan to download Commissioning healthier catering and hospitality: Investing in a healthy workforce - guidance to help specify healthier catering and hospitality The Skinny: Report from the North West Food & Health Taskforce that offers guidance in specifying healthier catering and hospitality with in the NHS. It also considers issues of sustainability and fair trade. Publisher: North West Food & Health Taskforce Published: March 2006 Size: 136p. Published: May 2011 Filed under: Ooops Missed Category! Tagged: Balanced diet, Catering, Commissioning, Contract catering, Food preparation, Food purchasing, Grey Literature,... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5130650 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 14:57:43 +0100 5130650 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5130724&cid=t_92668_87_f&fid=36224&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.wsjonline.com%2F%7Er%2Fwsj%2Fhealth%2Ffeed%2F%7E3%2FvhZooslpidM%2F Raising Questions: The debate over whether antibiotics should be used less frequently in livestock has been revived by the recent recall of ground turkey tainted by salmonella bacteria that is resistant to many of the drugs, the WSJ reports. Food-safety experts say that routine use of antibiotics in feed as a preventive can promote antibiotic-resistant bacteria and threaten human health, while industry groups counter that the practice reduces animal diseases, promotes growth and keeps meat prices low, the paper says. Crop Inspections: Mushrooms grown about 25 miles away from the Japanese nuclear plant damaged in the March earthquake and tsunami have been found to be contaminated by radiation, Bloomberg News reports. Rice is also a concern, with about half of the country’s crop grown ... WSJ.com: Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5130724 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 12:43:25 +0100 5130724 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5130986&cid=t_92668_136_f&fid=35302&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWhitePebble%2F%7E3%2FQ-f82-zT0nw%2F There are a number of things that I as a somewhat new vegetarian are finding out (yet again): All road food restaurants have only fried animal parts to eat. Be aware! all you newly minted veggies out there! Make your own snacks before you get in the car! But you can stop at a Subway and get veggie delights with extra cheese. Related articles 13 Comedians You Didn’t Know Are Vegetarian Or Vegan (huffingtonpost.com) Filed under: food Tagged: food, Going Vegetarian, Lifestyle Choices, Subway, Vegetarianism (Source: white pebble) white pebble blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5130986 Sun, 14 Aug 2011 14:05:26 +0100 5130986 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5125712&cid=t_92668_87_f&fid=36224&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.wsjonline.com%2F%7Er%2Fwsj%2Fhealth%2Ffeed%2F%7E3%2FhIsW-y19vVc%2F More Victims: An estimated 107 people in 31 states have fallen ill from salmonella-tainted ground turkey, up from the previous total of 78 victims in 26 states, the WSJ reports, citing updated figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. One death has been linked to the turkey, which was produced by Cargill. The company has recalled 36 million pounds of ground turkey. Hot Bath?: Some hospitals are offering a so-called “hot chemo bath” to people with colon and ovarian cancers, despite what critics call a lack of solid evidence that the benefits of the procedure outweigh the risks for those patients, the New York Times reports. The procedure involves major abdominal surgery to remove any organs affected by cancer, followed by an infusion into the abdominal cavity ... WSJ.com: Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5125712 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 12:41:05 +0100 5125712 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5118919&cid=t_92668_136_f&fid=35302&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWhitePebble%2F%7E3%2FSYN20ATsU-A%2F I have been a vegetarian for the past three weeks or so — almost totally: there was that incident of me saying Veggie burger and the waiter hearing Turkey burger, but that was minor. I am finding myself in withdrawal, dreaming of roast beef and swiss on rye with mayonnaise in spite of the horror I felt watching the cows in the slaughterhouse on the video I posted here not long ago. Must eat much hummus to get the body to want that instead of roast beef. Maybe it is possible to get addicted to meat as one can do with other substances. Related articles Becoming a Vegetarian (socyberty.com) Because Everyone Deserves BBQ: Vegetarian Mains For the Grill (fitsugar.com) Filed under: food Tagged: cooking, Meat, Vegetarianism, Veggie burger (Source: white pebble) white pebble blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5118919 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 13:16:07 +0100 5118919 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5118597&cid=t_92668_87_f&fid=36224&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.wsjonline.com%2F%7Er%2Fwsj%2Fhealth%2Ffeed%2F%7E3%2F-v7ZpnrS1Qc%2F Serial Killers: Genetically engineering certain immune-system cells to identify and then destroy a certain protein found on leukemia cells can put patients into sustained remission from their cancer, the WSJ reports. Research on three people published in the New England Journal of Medicine and Science Translational Medicine shows that the treatment has harsh side effects, however, and much larger studies are needed to prove that it works. The genetic immunotherapy will also be studied in other cancers. Identifying Variations: Scientists have published in the journal Nature an analysis of the genetics behind multiple sclerosis, finding 29 genetic variations associated with the disease and shoring up the notion that it is an autoimmune disorder, the Los Angeles Times’ Booster Shots blo... WSJ.com: Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5118597 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 12:49:11 +0100 5118597 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5118762&cid=t_92668_113_f&fid=38236&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fblog%2Fstudies-point-complexity-hit-transition Like it or not, spending the public’s money on the HIT transition is a Catch-22. On the one hand, billions of dollars are being spent on a promise. On the other hand, there’s no way of knowing for sure whether the promise will come true until those billions are spent. read more (Source: Healthcare IT News Blog) Healthcare IT News Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5118762 Wed, 10 Aug 2011 14:19:03 +0100 5118762 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5118600&cid=t_92668_87_f&fid=36224&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.wsjonline.com%2F%7Er%2Fwsj%2Fhealth%2Ffeed%2F%7E3%2F0nhUIx08wws%2F Dire Straits: A new report from Moody’s says that nonprofit hospitals have been squeezed by a drop in elective surgeries and by state Medicaid cuts, and stand to be pressured even further by Medicare cuts stemming from the health-care overhaul law and future deficit-reduction efforts, the WSJ reports. A review of 401 hospitals financial results from 2010 finds only 4% revenue growth, the lowest since Moody’s started tracking these stats 20 years ago, with 20% running a loss on an operating basis. Most of the hospitals had margins of 5% or less. Working on Settlements: Johnson & Johnson said in a regulatory filing that it has a tentative agreement to resolve misdemeanor criminal charges over its marketing of the antipsychotic Risperdal, though certain issues are still not fi... WSJ.com: Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5118600 Wed, 10 Aug 2011 12:41:26 +0100 5118600 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5107504&cid=t_92668_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fbaby%2F2011%2F08%2Fhazardous-lunches-for-preschoolers.html You think you’re doing the right thing for your preschooler, by sending her off with a lovingly prepared homemade lunch when she heads to day care. But if you’re not taking the proper precautions to keep the food properly chilled, your child may be at risk of getting sick from the bacteria that can grow in perishable food. That’s the conclusion of a new study, “Temperature of Foods Sent by Parents of Preschool-aged Children,” published in the September 2011 issue of Pediatrics. Based on a study of 705 bag lunches for preschoolers at 9 Texas child care centers, the authors found that more than 90 percent of those lunches, even those that had multiple ice packs, were kept at unsafe temperatures. “This was an eye-opener,” said Fawaz D. Almansour, l... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5107504 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 18:02:00 +0100 5107504 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5103478&cid=t_92668_136_f&fid=35302&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWhitePebble%2F%7E3%2FU-pUblnhEbA%2F Tomato Salad on a Roll — Recipe – NYTimes.com. Filed under: food, Link (Source: white pebble) white pebble blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5103478 Thu, 04 Aug 2011 23:37:20 +0100 5103478 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5096895&cid=t_92668_136_f&fid=35302&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWhitePebble%2F%7E3%2FU-pUblnhEbA%2F Tomato Salad on a Roll — Recipe – NYTimes.com. Filed under: food, Link (Source: white pebble) white pebble blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5096895 Thu, 04 Aug 2011 23:37:20 +0100 5096895 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5103425&cid=t_92668_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-research%2Ffood-allergies-and-adhd-austin-8.php ADHD Austin. Do allergies trigger behavior complications? You will probably have heard of numerous conflicting info about hyperactive diets. There are several parents who swear that diet alter has helped their child’s ADHD, but most medical doctors and researchers deny that food allergies or sensitivities can trigger the behavior related with ADHD, presumably their own conclusions based on studies. Therefore, the presumption of allergies causing ADHD behaviors must rely on whether their studies about ADHD and diet had been intended correctly.Yet, according to the analysis, most studies show no relationship between a hyperactive diet and ADHD. Most of these studies have been poorly developed and implemented, and a lot more generally than not, paid for by some food industries. For inst... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5103425 Thu, 04 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5103425 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5096156&cid=t_92668_87_f&fid=36224&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.wsjonline.com%2F%7Er%2Fwsj%2Fhealth%2Ffeed%2F%7E3%2F_jVNM16eMgA%2F Salmonella is the chief baddie of the food pathogen world, accounting for 35% of foodborne disease hospitalizations in the U.S. and 28% of related deaths each year. And now a particularly nasty, antibiotic-resistant type of the bacteria, Salmonella Heidelberg, has infected 77 people, killing one in California, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Ground turkey is being investigated as the source, the CDC says. The cases were spread across 26 states (see the map below, with the number of cases per state as of Monday) and were reported between March 1 and August 1. Here’s the WSJ story. Health officials homed in on ground turkey because among the 51 people with available information, almost half reported eating it recently, as opposed to 11% of healthy peo... WSJ.com: Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5096156 Wed, 03 Aug 2011 16:05:57 +0100 5096156 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5096098&cid=t_92668_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F08%2F02%2Fliving-car-free-in-a-food-desert%2F CC BY-SA 2.0, dain of the iron hillsUntil I started trying it myself, I honestly did not understand why food deserts are defined in such a short radius – surely people 1-2 miles from a grocery story, even without a car, can’t really have *that* hard a time getting to food, right? Wrong. I have been without a car for about 3 months now, and have to spend a good chunk of time planning around and acquiring food. There are a number of challenges to getting around a city like Nashville – not known for great transit options – without a car. Below, I’m sharing some of my methods, challenges, helpful supplies, and privileges that make things easier for me but which suggest how difficult getting to food in a food desert can really be. It’s clear to me that some... Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5096098 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 19:00:29 +0100 5096098 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5096190&cid=t_92668_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fsafety%2F2011%2F08%2Fcdc-1-dead-76-ill-from-salmonella-in-ground-turkey-meat.html The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is conducting an investigation with federal, state and local agencies into a recent outbreak of food poisoning due to Salmonella-tainted ground turkey. The outbreak has been tied to one death and 76 illnesses in 26 states. Information from the CDC and the U.S. Department of Agriculture has been limited because the investigation is still underway. However, the CDC reports that the Salmonella outbreak apparently started around March in at least 26 states: Alabama, Arizona, California, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas and Wisconsin. Preliminary inves... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5096190 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 17:30:00 +0100 5096190 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5096872&cid=t_92668_134_f&fid=35162&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FLemonadeLife%2F%7E3%2FrmFcjJLERac%2F I have been a big fan of Amber’s since I discovered her blog last year. She’s been super inspiring in my own personal question to get healthier and fitter. Amber recently got engaged and is planning a wedding for next summer – on my one year anniversary, as a matter of fact! She and her fiance Erik are perfect, but their eating habits don’t always line up. Sound familiar to any of the ladies? Amber shares with us how she works out cooking for two while making sure both parties are happy! Hi Lemonade Life readers, I’m Amber from Girl with the Red Hair! On my blog I talk about my life with a heavy emphasis on healthy living, food and fitness. I am also planning a wedding for July 2012 and while my fiancé and I have a lot of things in common, food preferences are n... Lemonade Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5096872 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 14:00:00 +0100 5096872 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5077688&cid=t_92668_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fcan-pharmacogenomic-tests-help-to-improve-public-health%2F2011.07.29 Adverse drug events are a serious public health problem. Consider the following facts: an estimated 82% of American adults take at least one medication and 29% take five or more; 700,000 emergency department visits and 120,000 hospitalizations are due to adverse drug events annually; $3.5 billion is spent on extra medical costs of adverse drug events annually; at least 40% of costs associated with adverse drug events occurring outside hospitals can be prevented. How can genomics help? Pharmacogenomics is the study of genetic variation as a factor in drug response, affecting both safety and effectiveness. The intended applications of pharmacogenomics research include identifying responders and non-responders to medications, avoiding adverse events, optimizing drug dose and avoiding unnece... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5077688 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 12:00:10 +0100 5077688 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5069530&cid=t_92668_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F07%2F27%2Flunch-wars-win-the-battle-for-our-childrens-health%2F Oh how happy I was to see the new book Lunch Wars: How to Start a School Food Revolution and Win the Battle for Our Children’s Heath by Amy Kalafa, producer of the award-winning documentary “Two Angry Moms.” I get on my soapbox all too often about this very issue, because I have one child who is so sensitive to food that teachers can tell if he ate a cookie at lunch, and the other possesses about as much will power as I have when it comes to saying no to cinnamon-flavored soft pretzels. Why, in the world, would they offer seven-year-olds the option to buy Klondike bars, cinnamon-flavored soft-pretzels, Doritos, and Gatorade? I think the answer has to do with budgets. But in the process we are raising fat kids whose academic progress is compromised by all the crap they shove in their ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5069530 Wed, 27 Jul 2011 16:56:50 +0100 5069530 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5069532&cid=t_92668_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F07%2F26%2Four-expectation-affects-food-likes-and-dislikes%2F How we taste can be dramatically affected by suggestions and expectations. Does pouring plain old tap water into fancy bottles make it taste better?  Yes.  At least in it did in a Penn & Teller episode on bottled water (please watch this video- very entertaining).  Penn & Teller went inside a southern California restaurant that featured a water sommelier that dispensed extravagant water menus to the patrons. The patrons had no idea that all of the fancy bottles of water were filled with the same water from a water hose in the back of the restaurant. Patrons were willing to pay $7.00 a bottle for L’eau Du Robinet (French for faucet water), Agua de Culo (Spanish for ass water), and Amazone (filtered through the Brazilian rainforest’s natural filtration system). How do cues pri... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5069532 Tue, 26 Jul 2011 17:32:06 +0100 5069532 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5069500&cid=t_92668_99_f&fid=35342&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.vcu.edu%2Fcbuttery%2F2011%2F07%2Fdont-believe-everything-you-read.html A blog at Forbes Media noted that a study published online in the journal Toxicological Sciences stated that careful analysis of volunteers who ate a diet rich in BPA for 24-hour's failed to to detect BPA in the volunteers blood (it was below the level of detection.) Consider this when you read stories from activists who want BPA removed from canned foods without considering its benefits,  when there is no evidence that it poses any danger. (Source: Dr. Buttery's Public Health BLOG) Dr. Buttery's Public Health BLOG blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5069500 Tue, 26 Jul 2011 15:19:29 +0100 5069500 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5062232&cid=t_92668_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F07%2Fpapayas-recalled-due-to-salmonella-contamination.html It’s a great time of year for eating fresh papayas, but resist the urge. That’s the Food and Drug Administration’s warning today on the heels of a papaya recall issued by distributor Agromod Produce, Inc. So far, 97 cases of possible salmonella contamination have been reported, including 10 hospitalizations, in 23 states linked to papayas from the McAllen, Texas distributor. No deaths have been reported. The recalled whole papayas were imported from Mexico and distributed nationwide and to Canada, prior to July 23, 2011 under the brand names Blondie, Yaya, Mañanita, and Tastylicious. In addition to two Argromod Produce, Inc. papaya samples that tested positive for the Salmonella Agona strain, 10 other papaya samples from Mexico have also tested positive with different ... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5062232 Mon, 25 Jul 2011 19:25:00 +0100 5062232 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5062218&cid=t_92668_87_f&fid=36224&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.wsjonline.com%2F%7Er%2Fwsj%2Fhealth%2Ffeed%2F%7E3%2FO-b9eVJqNos%2F Tables are Turned: Teva Pharmaceutical Industries mostly makes generic drugs, but now finds itself acting like Big Pharma — defending the patent for a brand-name drug in order to stave off the threat of generic competition, the WSJ reports. Mylan and Momenta are challenging the validity of Teva’s patents for the multiple-sclerosis drug Copaxone, hoping to sell generic copies before the patents expire in 2014 and 2015, the paper says. So far, the FDA hasn’t granted Teva’s requests to require separate clinical trials of the proposed generic versions. Radiation Threat: The Japanese food supply is being threatened by radiation from the nuclear power-plant disaster earlier this year, with more than 2,600 cattle contaminated and some tainted meat put on sale, Bloomberg Ne... WSJ.com: Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5062218 Mon, 25 Jul 2011 12:31:36 +0100 5062218 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5062469&cid=t_92668_140_f&fid=39203&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdawnwillis.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F07%2F25%2Fbefore-my-body-thinks-a-piece-of-fruit-is-a-virus-and-attacks-it-by-dawni-mhuk-bipolar%2F Yesterday I was a sloth, shamelessly sluggish, and indeed I can be excused for that because it was a pretty full on week so whilst it may be a ‘deadly sin’ in the eyes of some, I’m forgiving myself for my lazy day. However unlike the sloth my diet over the weekend did not consist of mostly of buds, tender shoots and the occasional insect or small reptile. Indeed today I’m concerned that should I eat a piece of fruit my body will think its a virus and attack it. It is easy for people who have never had concerns over whether they will get into their jeans this week to asssume that being overweight is something that just sort of ‘snacks’ up on you, but it can be more complex that that for some. I don’t usually live on snacks, or processed food and am ... Dawn Willis sharing the News and Views of the Mentally Wealthy blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5062469 Mon, 25 Jul 2011 08:00:55 +0100 5062469 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5062244&cid=t_92668_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fsome-young-europeans-are-starting-to-eat-like-americans%2F2011.07.24 For years I have touted the health benefits of the “Mediterranean Diet” and encouraged patients to eat like the Europeans.   Fresh farm vegetables, olive oil, fish and red wine have been linked with longevity and good health.  I just read in NPR news that young Italians are forgoing the eating patterns of their elders and are imitating the “U.S. diet”.  The result is soaring obesity, just like in the United States. According the the article, young Italians ages 6-12 are sitting in front of the TV and are eating fast foods and soda.  In just three generations, the eating habits and activity of kids has changed from their healthy grandparents.  Italian health officials say obesity is reaching epidemic proportions. Part of the diet changes are a result of (more&#... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5062244 Sun, 24 Jul 2011 21:00:00 +0100 5062244 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5062246&cid=t_92668_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fhow-effective-are-antidepressants%2F2011.07.24 Antidepressant drugs have been getting a bad rap in the media. I’ll just give 3 examples: On the Today show, prominent medical expert Tom Cruise told us Brooke Shields shouldn’t have taken these drugs for her postpartum depression. In Natural News, “Health Ranger” Mike Adams accused pharmaceutical companies and the FDA of covering up negative information about antidepressants, saying it would be considered criminal activity in any other industry. And an article in Newsweek said  “Studies suggest that the popular drugs are no more effective than a placebo. In fact, they may be worse.” Yet psychiatrists are convinced that antidepressants work and are still routinely prescribing them for their patients. Is it all a Big Pharma plot? Who ya gonna believe? Inquiring minds want ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5062246 Sun, 24 Jul 2011 16:00:36 +0100 5062246 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5057891&cid=t_92668_136_f&fid=35316&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnotjustaboutcancer.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F07%2Fdo-me-favour-honour-my-friend-by-having.html My friend Rebecca died this week. She was all of 37 years old (if I've done the math right) and she had metastatic breast cancer. She was also one of the funniest people in my online community. She was also generous, straigtforward and honest. My heart goes out to her friends and family - the people she loved, wrote about and who knew her best.Rebecca left strict instructions that we were to shed no tears after her passing (I'm afraid I've let her down on that front but I've been doing my best) and that, instead of a funeral she wanted a celebration of her life. I'd love to join the party and to hear the stories that those closest to her would be bound to share. Because Rebecca took her fun seriously.I won't be able to attend the celebration (Rebecca lived in Cape Cod) but I would like to ... Not just about cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5057891 Sat, 23 Jul 2011 21:29:00 +0100 5057891 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5051304&cid=t_92668_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F07%2F21%2Fchill-out-with-these-cold-foods-in-this-heat-wave%2F The dog days of summer are scorching up the thermometers. Today (7/21/2011) the heat index is at 115 degrees F! You (and many people) may complain of a decrease in appetite and general lack of interest in firing up their stoves. But we still need to eat. Some foods can actually help you get a little relief from the heat because they are cold and hydrating. I went on Let’s Talk Live to show how you can increase the nutrition in your meals and stay cool in the summer heat wave of 2011!  No cooking required! Click the image below to watch the full video Breakfast – Blueberry Fruit Shake: Ingredients 2 cups frozen blueberries 1 cup frozen mixed fruit (including cantaloupe, honeydew, grapes, peaches, etc) 1 cup milk 1 tablespoon sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Instructions... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5051304 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 19:04:24 +0100 5051304 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5050778&cid=t_92668_112_f&fid=34971&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.drmalpani.com%2F2011%2F07%2Ffarmers-doctors-and-society.html I was just reading a great book called, Food for Thought – Towards a Future for Farming. This is what the blurb on the back cover had to say. “ The French radical farmers union Confederation Paysanne.., has led the world in demonstrating the possibility of a socially progressive future for training. Rejecting the increasing intensification and industrialization of agriculture, the Confederation has argued for the need for local food production by small, independent farmers-both for the sake of the quality of the food we consume and to support the kind of societies we want to live in. .. the WTO’s Agreement on Agriculture are both designed to encourage an increasing free-market, profit-maximizing, destructive agriculture. The majority of farmers have lost out and continue to lose. Agr... The Patient's Doctor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5050778 Wed, 20 Jul 2011 03:28:00 +0100 5050778 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5050827&cid=t_92668_113_f&fid=38236&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fblog%2F4-ways-digital-hospital-signage-improves-hospital-experience Hospital signage benefits are most easily seen through the enhanced navigation experience provided for patients, but benefits also come with a multitude of other factors. From bolstering brand identity to reducing administration costs, hospital signage is a growing industry with a continuous supply of new and sophisticated tools that spread hospital communication. read more (Source: Healthcare IT News Blog) Healthcare IT News Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5050827 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 12:10:12 +0100 5050827 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5036290&cid=t_92668_109_f&fid=36089&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthesituationist.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F07%2F16%2Fnicholas-christakis-on-the-situation-of-epidemics%2F From TED Talks: After mapping humans’ intricate social networks, Nicholas Christakis and colleague James Fowler began investigating how this information could better our lives. Now, he reveals his hot-off-the-press findings: These networks can be used to detect epidemics earlier than ever, from the spread of innovative ideas to risky behaviors to viruses (like H1N1). Related Situationist posts: “The Situation of Social Networks,” “The Social Situation of Breaking Up,” “Social Networks,” “Common Cause: Combating the Epidemics of Obesity and Evil,” and “Situational Obesity, or, Friends Don’t Let Friends Eat and Veg.” (Source: The Situationist) The Situationist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5036290 Sat, 16 Jul 2011 04:01:57 +0100 5036290 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5028199&cid=t_92668_87_f&fid=38368&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fastercures.org%2Fdocuments%2Ffile%2FFasterCures%2520Chronicle%2520of%2520Philanthropy%2520Articles%2520Final%281%29.pdf The following is a guest post by Margaret Anderson, executive director of FasterCures/The Center for Accelerating Medical Solutions, an “action tank” working to improve the medical research system and speed up the time it takes to get important new medicines from discovery to patients. Margaret also serves as vice president of the Alliance for a Stronger FDA, board member for the Council for American Medical Innovation and the Coalition for the Advancement of Medical Research, and member of the Prostate Cancer Foundation Government Affairs Committee and the Institute of Medicine’s Forum on Drug Discovery, Development and Translation. In 2011, the Clinical Research Forum recognized her with an award for leadership in public advocacy. By Margaret Anderson. What’s missing today in the... Disruptive Women in Health Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5028199 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 13:15:00 +0100 5028199 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5029221&cid=t_92668_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Frecovery-self-awareness%2F Meditating Mindfulness for Recovery Mindfulness is a form of self-awareness training adapted from Buddhist mindfulness meditation. It has been adapted for use in treatment of depression, especially preventing relapse and for assisting with mood regulation. Mindfulness has been described as a state of being in the present, accepting things for what they are, i.e. non-judgementally. It was originally developed to assist with mood regulation and relapse prevention in depression and has been found to have considerable health benefits. These exercises are designed to introduce the principles and can be used by anyone recovering from a mood altering disease such as alcoholism, compulsive gambling, food problems, addiction, codependency or adult children of alcoholics.. If you let cloudy water s... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5029221 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 00:01:05 +0100 5029221 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5027419&cid=t_92668_139_f&fid=38879&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FVirologyBlog%2F%7E3%2FiaIZOsGCV0Y%2F Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Michael Schmidt, Margaret McFall-Ngai, and Elio Schaecter On episode #11 of the podcast This Week in Microbiology, Vincent, Margaret, Michael and Elio review the presence of extended spectrum beta-lactamase genes in chicken meat and in humans, and a beneficial effect of Helicobacter pylori colonization on the development of allergen-induced asthma. Click the arrow above to play, or right click to download TWiM #11 (47 MB, .mp3, 68 minutes). Subscribe to TWiM (free) on iTunes, Zune Marketplace, via RSS feed, by email or listen on your mobile device with the Microbeworld app. Links for this episode: Beta-lactamase genes in Enterobacteriaceae of humans and chickens (EID) Is drug resistance in humans coming from chickens? (Wired) Pew Commission on industrial... virology blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5027419 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 13:40:00 +0100 5027419 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5019831&cid=t_92668_4_f&fid=38622&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffdatransparencyblog.fda.gov%2F2011%2F07%2F11%2Fthe-us-and-mexico-share-approaches-on-food-safety%2F In June, I had the opportunity to lead a delegation of food safety officials from the Food and Drug Administration to meet with our Mexican counterparts. The trip was part of a larger, proactive strategy to reach out to stakeholders, both domestic and foreign, to explain the background and implementation strategies for the new Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and importantly, to listen to issues raised by stakeholders. Following Canada, Mexico is the largest exporter of foods to the United States. It was an exciting opportunity to meet with Mexican officials, not only to provide outreach on our new law, but also to gain a better understanding of Mexican food safety interests and challenges, and to identify areas for collaboration to further ensure the safety of foods for our respective... FDA Transparency Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5019831 Mon, 11 Jul 2011 13:25:19 +0100 5019831 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5007315&cid=t_92668_139_f&fid=38879&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FVirologyBlog%2F%7E3%2FVeftFrgvmiY%2F This article was written for extra credit by a student in my recently concluded virology course. by Adriana Lopez The expression “Happy as a Clam” comes with new meaning as hepatitis A virus has been detected in clams, mussels, and oysters in markets for human consumption. As bivalve shellfish are excellent bio-accumulators of contaminants and chemicals, it is no surprise that they also harbor waterborne viruses such as hepatitis A in areas with poor sanitation. Since hepatitis A virus is spread via the fecal-oral route, food-borne outbreaks due to ingestion of shellfish harvested from polluted waters have not been uncommon. Despite development of an effective vaccine against hepatitis A virus, it continues to be a serious disease worldwide. In developing countries, access to healthc... virology blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5007315 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 21:00:53 +0100 5007315 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5008239&cid=t_92668_99_f&fid=35342&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.vcu.edu%2Fcbuttery%2F2011%2F07%2Fthe-fda-and-food-safety.html In today’s JAMA Larry Gostin and Katie Stuart discuss the need for more clarity in the laws that govern safety of the $1 trillion food industry. While the Food Safety Modernization Act increases the FDA’s authority the FDA shares responsibility with the USDA and many other federal state and local agencies on much of the actual monitoring taking place in every community is done by local health departments. He points to such absurdities as the USDA being responsible for wholesomeness of egg products except that eggs in the shell are the responsibility of the FDA. Congress continues to add burdens and responsibilities to the FDA but fails to give it the resources. This may be the time to clarify the responsibility of both the FDA and the USDA and take most of the actors other t... Dr. Buttery's Public Health BLOG blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5008239 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 15:26:19 +0100 5008239 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5008572&cid=t_92668_136_f&fid=39026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcarolinemfr.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F07%2Fbut-i-dont-really-like-broccoli.html The one thing I have in common with the former President George H.W. Bush is that I am not a huge broccoli fan. I eat it, sometimes. But not all the time. My parents have an on-going issue with broccoli. My father is convinced it is good for him and he should eat it regularly - a couple times a week is fine with him. If he goes to a grocery store, he will come home with broccoli. If he goes to a restaurant which has a dish with broccoli in it, he will order it. My mother, on the other hand, would prefer to eat it less frequently - once a week at most. Bad news for my mother. The latest research shows that broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables contain Sulforaphane, one of the primary phytochemicals, which has been shown for the first time to selectively target and kill cancer cells whil... Caroline's Breast Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5008572 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 10:03:00 +0100 5008572 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5008701&cid=t_92668_160_f&fid=36190&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.beautyramp.com%2F Dipika Sharma: Good Food? Bad Food?Are these foods really that bad for you? The moment you decide to go on a diet to lose weight you are bombarded with a list of food items that are banned to be eaten. This certainly demotivates you to delay your dieting plan. But here is the good news, despite these food being considered to play havoc with your weight, you can consume a few of the banned foods in appropriate proportions. The reason is that they are rich source of essential minerals and vitamins which our body needs to stay energetic and fit. You can now indulge in the once forbidden foods like pastas,eggs,breads,nuts, potatoes and chocolates. All you have to control is the intake amount to maintain a slender body and remain fit. Here goes the list of the once forbidden foods which you ... Skin Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5008701 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 06:47:03 +0100 5008701 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5008177&cid=t_92668_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F07%2Flabeling-of-genetically-modified-foods-moves-forward-after-us-drops-opposition.html Regulators from more than 100 countries agreed to label guidelines today that will make it easier for food manufacturers to say whether their products contain genetically modified ingredients. Until now, objections from the U.S. had presented roadblocks to such labels. But the new agreement means that any country wishing to adopt genetically modified food labeling will no longer face the threat of a legal challenge from the World Trade Organization. Samuel Ochieng, President Emeritus of Consumers International, said that while the agreement fell short of the consumer movement’s long-held demand for mandatory labeling, that it was still a milestone. “This guidance is extremely good news for the worlds’ consumers who want to know what is in the foods on their plates.&#8... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5008177 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 23:10:00 +0100 5008177 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5008184&cid=t_92668_87_f&fid=38368&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDisruptiveWomenInHealthCare%2F%7E3%2F2NrKe40onN8%2F By Archelle Georgiou. The use of Avastin for breast cancer was addressed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration this week. The outcome was devastating for Roche and an emotional one for many women who believe the FDA is subjecting them to a death sentence.  As usual, there are a variety of perspectives to take into consideration. The history: In 2008, Avastin was given preliminary approval by the FDA for the treatment of breast cancer on the condition that the company would do more studies to demonstrate its effectiveness. Many women have been successfully treated with Avastin — a billion dollar drug for Roche. But when Roche submitted the required follow-up studies in 2010, the data showed that there was no benefit from the drug for treating breast cancer.  Studies did not show ... Disruptive Women in Health Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5008184 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 13:00:08 +0100 5008184 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4997828&cid=t_92668_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Frecovery-sets-us-free%2F Freedom is what recovery is all about. Not only are we free from addictive behavior, but we are free to become who we are and enjoy all that life has to offer. We may not hear bands playing and see fireworks every day, but we will know a new dimension of peace and serenity. Although recovery does not guarantee freedom from pain and distress, it promises us greater resources for coping with trouble. With the help of abstinence and the Twelve Steps, we become free to work toward resolving our difficulties instead of escaping into false solutions. We must remain strong and guard the freedom that comes with abstinence. Whatever threatens abstinence should be avoided: we don’t want to transfer one obsession to something else, such as compulsive shopping, or addictive relationships. To re... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4997828 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 03:53:43 +0100 4997828 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4997584&cid=t_92668_106_f&fid=36682&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSutureForALiving%2F%7E3%2F3_eILPTDhjM%2Fhappy-4th-of-july.html I made this cheesecake for the family cookout.  On the healthier side, I am also roasting corn-on-the-cob to contribute.     I would encourage you all to remember your sunscreen as you get up out of your chairs and head outside.   Watch out for the heat.  Be safe as you enjoy the fireworks. ………………. I wish you all could read this wonderful essay in its entirety:  Sleepless by Joshua Alley, MD in the June 22 issue of JAMA (full reference below).  It is an essay that speaks of how we treat our enemies I thought about our enemies tonight, and why and how we physicians care for them.  …. …, but the reason I went nearly sleepless that night is so that I can sleep all the other nights. It's essentially the same reason I take extra... Suture for a Living blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4997584 Mon, 04 Jul 2011 11:39:00 +0100 4997584 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4997643&cid=t_92668_112_f&fid=34971&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.drmalpani.com%2F2011%2F07%2Fhow-does-your-doctor-interpret-your-hsg.html An HSG ( hysterosalpingogram, X-ray of the uterus and tubes, www.drmalpani.com/hsg.htm) is one of the commonest tests performed for infertile women , to confirm their uterine cavity is normal and their fallopian tubes are open. How does the doctor interpret your HSG films ? Sometimes, the films are of such poor quality , that we cannot make any sense of them. This maybe because the procedure was not done properly; or because the film was overexposed or under-exposed. Sometimes, the patient moves during the procedure, as a result of which the images may be blurred or out of focus. When this happens, this is a major shame, because we are then forced to repeat the study. I hate doing this, because I know the HSG can be quite painful ! This is why it’s best to do the HSG in a clinic which ha... The Patient's Doctor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4997643 Mon, 04 Jul 2011 03:36:00 +0100 4997643 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4993010&cid=t_92668_160_f&fid=36190&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.beautyramp.com%2F Sonal Bahuguna: Low calorie foodLow-calorie foods help in rapid weight loss. Low calorie foods can help you to lose weight without much effort. If you add calorie burning food to your diet that can really help you in getting that perfect shape you always desire. The best method to maintain a healthy lifestyle is by developing a nutritious diet. Combine low calorie foods to make delicious recipes. They will help you to get a slim look far easily than expected. So, here are some low calorie food items: 1. Soybean SoybeanSoybean prevents fat piling on the body. Soybean is rich in lecithin which prevents fat from piling up in your body. It helps in breaking down calories making you slim and fit. Several recipes can be made using soybean oil. Adding a bit of soybean oil to the salads ca... Skin Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4993010 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 14:02:16 +0100 4993010 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4993011&cid=t_92668_160_f&fid=36190&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.beautyramp.com%2F Sonal Bahuguna: Rapid weight loss tricksAdd healthy food to your diet to reduce weight rapidly. Losing weight is not a task that can be accomplished overnight. You have to consistently work for positive results. Don’t lose heart if you are facing a problem in shedding that extra fat. Combining different techniques can certainly help in staying fit and looking smart. Select a slimming schedule that suits your lifestyle. This makes it easier to sink into a daily routine and make you lose weight faster. Here are tricks that could help you shed weight quickly: 1. Calorie burning foodAdd calorie burning food to your diet, it will really help in making you fit. Add vegetables, cucumber, lettuce, green beans and fruits like blueberries, watermelon to your diet. They will do wonders for yo... Skin Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4993011 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 13:49:09 +0100 4993011 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4992694&cid=t_92668_87_f&fid=39261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fvactruth.com%2F2011%2F07%2F01%2Fwhat-happens-when%2F With Child Protective Services (CPS) virtually in every city, county, and state in the USA, what happens when a parent harms a child? Child Protective Services removes the child from the parents’ care and custody and then places the child under the agency’s foster care program with parents facing legal charges. So, what would happen if someone were to feed formaldehyde-laced milk or formula to an infant or toddler? Wouldn’t CPS become involved? Why then, is formaldehyde injected into infants and toddlers in vaccines/vaccinations? Where’s Child Protective Services? What would happen if a parent injected formaldehyde into a child? What would happen to a person who would have mercury residue in a child’s play area? Wouldn’t CPS and the local Department of Environmental Services be... vactruth.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4992694 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 06:29:50 +0100 4992694 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4992648&cid=t_92668_87_f&fid=36224&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.wsjonline.com%2F%7Er%2Fwsj%2Fhealth%2Ffeed%2F%7E3%2FrKmBSvfhKpU%2F Can a woman and a pig chillaxing in a sauna convey the importance of cooking pork thoroughly? How about showing a shopper faced with a choice of a single dress in an empty mall as a way to convince patients they need to learn about multiple treatment options? Two government agencies are using those scenarios as part of public-service ad campaigns — created with the pro bono help of the Ad Council — to get across important health messages to consumers. The USDA earlier this week launched a series of TV and radio ads about safe food preparation in anticipation of peak summer barbecue season, when foodborne illness can be a special danger. And the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality today unveiled its own campaign to encourage patients to explore different treatment options... WSJ.com: Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4992648 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 20:11:41 +0100 4992648 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4984413&cid=t_92668_87_f&fid=36224&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.wsjonline.com%2F%7Er%2Fwsj%2Fhealth%2Ffeed%2F%7E3%2FNYfw_VMWbrM%2F Avastin Vote: An FDA appeals panel made up of outside experts voted 6-0 to recommend the agency remove Avastin’s approval for breast cancer, the WSJ reports. Panel members said studies showed the Roche drug provided no meaningful benefit to patients while raising the risk for serious side effects. The ultimate decision on the drug’s breast-cancer indication rests with FDA head Margaret Hamburg. Regardless of what she decides, the drug will remain on the market since it’s approved for other cancers. Focus on Fenugreek: The search for the culprit in the E. coli outbreak in Germany and, most recently, France, has focused on fenugreek seeds from Egypt, the New York Times reports. Sprouts from contaminated seeds are “implicated in both outbreaks,” according to a Eu... WSJ.com: Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4984413 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 12:42:44 +0100 4984413 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4993015&cid=t_92668_160_f&fid=36190&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.beautyramp.com%2F Sonal Bahuguna: Fat burning food for dinnerHave delicious food for dinner which helps to reduce body fat. There are some food items which when consumed at dinner can help in reducing body fat. There is a whole list of fat burning food items which can help you burn that extra fat from your body. The fact is that these food items keep your metabolism rate high while you are asleep. So, eat the following items at dinner to have a perfect shape. 1. Tuna fish Tuna FishIt delays the process of breaking down of food. Tuna delays the process of breaking down of food, thus tricking your mind to feel satiated for a longer duration. Incorporating suitable alternatives in your diet is a comparatively better way to lose weight. Tuna fish takes full benefit of amino acids responsible for boosting... Skin Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4993015 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 12:17:43 +0100 4993015 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4984720&cid=t_92668_160_f&fid=36190&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skincareblog.org%2F Sonal Bahuguna: Reducing Belly FatYou can reduce belly fat by adding healthy food to your diet. Tired of the fat around your belly? Want to get rid of it? You can easily get that perfect shape by doing regular exercise that makes you lose weight and look fit. The first step to reduce that extra fat is to improve your diet and add healthy food in your daily regime. So, here are some food items that you can add to your diet and you will have a flat belly: 1. Mushrooms: It is a rich source of vitamin D. Vitamin D is known to help in reducing weight as the proper absorption of calcium by body depends on it. People who have deficiency of vitamin D face problem in burning fat. If you eat three ounces of mushroom daily, you can fulfill the requirement of vitamin D in our body.2. Whole grains... Skin Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4984720 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 06:31:58 +0100 4984720 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4975819&cid=t_92668_87_f&fid=36224&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.wsjonline.com%2F%7Er%2Fwsj%2Fhealth%2Ffeed%2F%7E3%2Fvra3c12TJyY%2F No Hearing: The Supreme Court yesterday rejected an appeal from insurers and other payers who said they paid too much for Eli Lilly’s antipsychotic drug Zyprexa because the drug company misrepresented the benefits of the medication, the WSJ reports. A lower court had ruled that there wasn’t a sufficient link between the high prices and Lilly’s marketing practices; the Supreme Court won’t hear a challenge to that ruling. Hospice Questions: There are concerns that commercial hospices are seeking out patients with better prognoses in an attempt to boost income, Kaiser Health News and the New York Times report. The inspector general of HHS is looking at “unusual patterns of hospice stays,” while whistleblower lawsuits have alleged efforts to keep patients in... WSJ.com: Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4975819 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 10:57:19 +0100 4975819 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4975822&cid=t_92668_87_f&fid=36224&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.wsjonline.com%2F%7Er%2Fwsj%2Fhealth%2Ffeed%2F%7E3%2FheOl2vQ08lE%2F Avastin Arguments: At an FDA appeals hearing tomorrow and Wednesday, Roche’s Genentech unit will argue that the conditional approval for its drug Avastin to be used against breast cancer shouldn’t be pulled, despite evidence showing it doesn’t help patients live any longer and carries the risk of serious side effects, the WSJ reports. FDA head Margaret Hamburg will ultimately make the decision about the drug, which is already approved for use in other cancers. Sprouts, Again: The deadly E. coli strain implicated in the German outbreak that killed 43 people has now popped up in France, though authorities say it appears to be an isolated instance, the New York Times reports. Once again, the illness is linked to sprouts; seven people were in the hospital as of Sunday, the NY... WSJ.com: Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4975822 Mon, 27 Jun 2011 12:34:33 +0100 4975822 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4968490&cid=t_92668_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Ffood-allergies-treating-severe-allergic-reactions%2F2011.06.25 An allergic reaction in an outdoor setting can rapidly become a life-threatening emergency. While most of us think of food allergies as annoyances, they can be quite serious or even life threatening. Itchy skin rashes can progress to breathing difficulty, swollen soft tissues (e.g., lips, tongue, throat) that compromise the airway, and low blood pressure or even shock. Therefore, it’s important to be familiar with the signs and symptoms of severe allergy and to be prepared to respond rapidly in the event of an emergency. An EpiPen (an epinephrine auto-injector) The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases has released Food Allergy Guidelines for healthcare professionals to help guide the care of patients with life-threatening food allergies. The full guidelines can be found ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4968490 Sat, 25 Jun 2011 18:00:00 +0100 4968490 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4968496&cid=t_92668_87_f&fid=39261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fvactruth.com%2F2011%2F06%2F24%2Fantibiotics-in-vaccines%2F Antibiotics are in your vaccines. On June 2, 2011, The New York Times posted an online editorial that caught my eye, “The High Cost of Cheap Meat,” in which small doses of antibiotics in animal feed were discussed as the probable cause of the growing concern over an ineffectiveness in eliminating bacterial ‘super bugs’ that are overwhelming our immune systems and the practice of medicine. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/03/opinion/03fri3.html However, this ‘gem’ really sums up the issue: Last week, the Natural Resources Defense Council, joined by other advocacy groups, sued the Food and Drug Administration to compel it to end the nontherapeutic use of penicillin and tetracycline in farm animals. I must admit that was music to my ears. I’ve been promoting that ever since I lear... vactruth.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4968496 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 10:41:33 +0100 4968496 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4960345&cid=t_92668_160_f&fid=36190&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skincareblog.org%2F Sonal Bahuguna: Youthful SkinProper care helps to maintain a healthy and youthful appearance of your skin. With the age it becomes tough to maintain the soft and smooth texture of our skin. Premature aging caused due to pollution or other factors can be controlled. Proper care and maintenance of skin requires some effort. Here are some handy tips that you can add to your lifestyle to get a healthy and youthful look: 1. Water intake Water Is EssentialDrink six to eight glasses of water everyday to maintain your skin’s elasticity. Drinking the required amount of water daily maintains the required hydration, so that the body can function well. It improves the softness of skin. Seven to eight glasses of a day is the minimum requirement of an individual. 2. Sleep well Get adequ... Skin Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4960345 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 09:33:32 +0100 4960345 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4952825&cid=t_92668_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fsafety%2F2011%2F06%2Ffda-report-addresses-safety-concerns-with-imported-goods.html The Food and Drug Administration released a special report Monday that addresses rising number of foods and drugs being imported into the U.S. each year, and the challenges the agency faces in inspecting the safety of those products. The report, titled “Pathway to Global Product Safety and Quality,” says nearly two-thirds of all fruits and vegetables and 80 percent of seafood consumed in America comes from outside the country. Additionally, half of the medical devices and 80 percent of the ingredients for pharmaceuticals that are sold here are manufactured abroad. The number of products being imported has spiked in the last decade. In 2001, the FDA inspected 6 million products at 300 ports around the country; this year, the agency is expected to police 24 million products. ... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4952825 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 14:25:37 +0100 4952825 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4952834&cid=t_92668_87_f&fid=38368&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDisruptiveWomenInHealthCare%2F%7E3%2F-eAzFLBs7og%2F Beginning September 2012, FDA will require larger, more prominent cigarette health warnings on all cigarette packaging and advertisements in the United States.  These warnings mark the first change in cigarette warnings in more than 25 years and are a significant and necessary advancement in communicating the dangers of smoking. The final set of cigarette health warnings contains nine different text warnings and accompanying color graphics to: increase awareness of the specific health risks associated with smoking, such as death, addiction, lung disease, cancer, stroke and heart disease; encourage smokers to quit; and empower youth to say no to tobacco. The above is one of the new warnings; to see more of the new warnings of to learn more about them click here. Watch today’s ann... Disruptive Women in Health Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4952834 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 13:41:40 +0100 4952834 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4952782&cid=t_92668_87_f&fid=36224&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.wsjonline.com%2F%7Er%2Fwsj%2Fhealth%2Ffeed%2F%7E3%2FOM9kp_wLMG0%2F Border and port inspections alone aren’t sufficient to make sure the imported food and drugs consumed by U.S. residents are safe. That’s the word from the FDA, which today laid out a plan to monitor the rising tide of goods from abroad. It includes planned partnerships with counterpart regulators in other countries and better data-sharing between those regulators. The scope and scale of food and drug imports has increased dramatically, growing to 24 million shipments to the U.S. this year from 6 million shipments a decade ago, the report says. Imports of FDA-regulated products are growing at an estimated 15% annual rate. The agency has stepped up overseas inspections — there are now three FDA locations in China, for example — formed some alliances with other regulat... WSJ.com: Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4952782 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 18:34:59 +0100 4952782 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4953393&cid=t_92668_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F517%2Fprotect-your-skin-this-summer%2F It’s the summer and while you proceed to spend some fun in the sun with your family and friends, it’s important that you properly protect your skin from overexposure—too much sun can lead not only to painful sunburns, but skin cancer and early skin aging such as unattractive wrinkles and sun spots as well. But when it comes to selecting the best sunscreen for you and/or your family, sometimes it’s confusing. So confusing in fact, that the Food and Drug Administration has mandated new sun screen regulations so that consumers can better understand labels and get the protection they need. Under the new regulations, which will take effect next summer, sunscreens will now have to pass a “broad spectrum” test before they can be placed on the market. This test will... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4953393 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 18:31:52 +0100 4953393 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4952849&cid=t_92668_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fcdc-reports-that-salmonella-is-still-a-major-problem%2F2011.06.20 Salmonella food infections continue despite success reducing disease caused by other pathogens, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports. Salmonella should be targeted because while infection rates have not declined significantly in more than a decade, they are one of the most common, the CDC reports in its latest Vital Signs. Contaminated food causes approximately 1,000 reported disease outbreaks and an estimated 48 million illnesses, 128,000 hospitalizations, and 3,000 deaths annually in the U.S. Salmonella causes 1 million foodborne infections annually, incurring an estimated $365 million in direct medical costs. Salmonella infections in 2010 increased 10% from 2006-2008. The same prevention measures that reduced Escherichia coli infections to less than 1 case per 100,000 ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4952849 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 12:00:00 +0100 4952849 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4952744&cid=t_92668_86_f&fid=38272&url=http%3A%2F%2Flaikaspoetnik.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F06%2F20%2Fhot-topic-does-soy-relieve-hot-flashes%2F The theme of the Upcoming Grand Rounds held at June 21th (1st day of the Summer) at Shrink Rap is “hot”. A bit far-fetched, but aah you know….shrinks“. Of course they hope  assume  that we will express Weiner-like exhibitionism at our blogs. Or go into spicy details of hot sexpectations or other Penis Friday NCBI-ROFL posts. But no, not me, [...] (Source: Laika's MedLibLog) Laika's MedLibLog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4952744 Sun, 19 Jun 2011 23:37:49 +0100 4952744 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4945304&cid=t_92668_180_f&fid=38609&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDavidSeah-BetterLivingThroughNewMedia%2F%7E3%2FRSRDsjwIZkQ%2F I’m on a home cooking streak, so on Thursday I thought I’d try making tacos. I bought everything I needed for about $7.00, enough raw ingredients for 2 or 3 meals, which seemed like a great deal to me! The only downside was the tendency for the tacos to explode upon contact with my mouth. Ingredients would fall out as I tried to angle for a good chomp, and the crisp taco shells have a tendency to shatter. Sweeping up the ruins of my first meal, I got to wondering if there was a better way. Over the course of the next few meals, I worked out some guiding principles: Finely-shredded cheese will fall off the taco if you put it on top, so put it on the bottom of the stack. Meat over the cheese helps hold it in place. Meat next to cheese is generally a good thing, taste-wise. So... David Seah - Design, Development, Inspiration, Empowerment blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4945304 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 03:27:35 +0100 4945304 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4953302&cid=t_92668_136_f&fid=39026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcarolinemfr.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F06%2Fhow-we-really-eat.html We have our new recommendations on eating right that came out at the beginning of the month. But now real American's have put their slant on it. How we really eat. Face it we are creative.This is what I will eat today. My breakfast plate will consist of coffee (half decaf with skim milk), a piece of fruit, egg beaters and toast. My lunch plate will be left over Chinese food of brown rice and chicken with peanuts and vegetables. My dinner plate will be salad and chicken quesadillas - which will have onions, scallions, chicken, salsa, and cheese.Somewhere in there will be a little chocolate too. Maybe I'll have left over Chinese for breakfast and have a sandwich for lunch. I don't know. I hate following the rules. I like to eat what I like. Everyone has their own version of what they like to... Caroline's Breast Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4953302 Fri, 17 Jun 2011 10:11:00 +0100 4953302 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4934136&cid=t_92668_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fsafety%2F2011%2F06%2Ffda-finds-food-poisoning-bacteria-listeria-at-kellogg-cookie-factory.html The Food and Drug Administration found listeria at an Augusta, Ga. Kellogg plant where Keebler and other cookies are made. Listeria monocytogenes is an organism that can cause food poisoning. Listeria was discovered on and around production-line conveyor belts, but not in any food items. The FDA also noted pooling water that was dripping into an open mixer bowl and flies swarming near food mixers. In warning letter to Kellogg, the FDA stated that the conditions at the facility “demonstrate a failure of cleaning and sanitation operations that may allow for contamination of foods with filth or pathogens.” The letter was sent after a February inspection. The agency is giving Kellogg 15 working days to come up with a plan of correction. Kellogg Warning Letter [FDA] FDA tells ... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4934136 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 18:04:00 +0100 4934136 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4934302&cid=t_92668_107_f&fid=36672&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sciencebase.com%2Fscience-blog%2Fsharing-on-the-global-scale.html There are obvious differences in quality of life in terms of food availability, access to fresh water, disease prevalence and medicine across many parts of the world. Until recently, the notion of the Third World had a far greater poignancy than the politically correct term “developing world”. While labelling the poorer nations as somehow separate from the West (the First World) and the old communist bloc (Second World) may have somehow eased the consciences of some, the term developing belies the true nature of life across the globe for billions of people. For those of us in Europe, the potential for surplus food production (cucumbers and bean sprouts aside), compared with current production and trade volumes as well as our well-off society ‘s desire to use land for non-... Sciencebase Science Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4934302 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 16:00:21 +0100 4934302 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4934159&cid=t_92668_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fwhat-to-expect-from-the-new-sunscreen-labels%2F2011.06.16 Yesterday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration released the new rules regarding labeling of sunscreen.  The goal is to make it easier for the average person to chose a sunscreen. The new labels will not be in place until next summer, so you need to be aware. When the new labels are in place, NO sunscreen will be allowed to be labeled as a SUNBLOCK or as WATERPROOF. Under the new labeling rules Products that have SPF values between 2 and 14 may be labeled as Broad Spectrum if they pass the required test. Only products that are labeled both as Broad Spectrum with SPF values of 15 or higher may state that they reduce the risk of skin cancer and early skin aging, when used as directed. A warning statement will be required on any product that is not Broad Spectrum, or that is Broad Spect... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4934159 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 16:00:00 +0100 4934159 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4934163&cid=t_92668_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fthe-right-to-bear-salt-is-sodium-restriction-warranted-for-the-general-population%2F2011.06.15 Q. What is the difference between a public health expert and Il Duce? A. Mussolini was not nearly as arrogant as a public health expert. In prior posts, DrRich related how two major publc health efforts over the past few decades – the effort to put all of us on low-fat diets, and the effort to reduce everyone’s cholesterol levels – have amounted to massive experiments, based upon insufficiently-tested assumptions and surmises and hypotheses which the experts arrogantly (and incorrectly) determined to be fact, and which were conducted upon the entire American population without its knowledge or consent. These public health experiments cost billions of dollars, needlessly transformed large swatches of American industry, and (at least in the case of low-fat diets) likely produced signif... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4934163 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 19:00:25 +0100 4934163 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4934091&cid=t_92668_87_f&fid=36224&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.wsjonline.com%2F%7Er%2Fwsj%2Fhealth%2Ffeed%2F%7E3%2FjuDL-L6LwsI%2F Cookie Plant Warning: The FDA says it found potentially harmful bacteria and unsanitary conditions at a Kellogg plant in Augusta, Ga., including pooling water and flies near surfaces that come into contact with food, the WSJ reports. The FDA said that while cookies made in the plant may not support the growth of the listeria bacteria, conditions “demonstrate a failure of cleaning and sanitation operations that may allow for contamination of foods with filth or pathogens.” Kellogg tells the WSJ it is taking “aggressive actions” to fix the problems and that the company has “confidence in the safety of our food.” FDA Warns Philips: The FDA has also issued a warning letter to Royal Philips Electronics, saying inspectors found process violations at a plant in... WSJ.com: Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4934091 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 13:40:26 +0100 4934091 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4968426&cid=t_92668_87_f&fid=34605&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.acsh.org%2Fhealthissues%2Fnewsid.1949%2Fhealthissue_detail.asp By Gilbert Ross. A respected newspaper notes the latest toll among Europeans of a virulent strain of the bacterium E. coli, the source of which has recently been determined to be sprouts from an organic farm in Germany. In the same newspaper, a few pages distant, a credulous journalist has in essence copied and pasted another press release from the Environmental Working Group (EWG), a U.S. activist organization, warning us yet again about the traces of pesticide residues on their so-called "Dirty Dozen" list of fruits and vegetables. (Source: Health Issues) Health Issues blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4968426 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4968426 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4934522&cid=t_92668_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Fbuy-groceries-supplements-read-this%2F   Even though government experts consider some low-level radiation exposure like x-rays, cat scans, mammograms, etc, as safe, new data suggests that it may not be true (1).  This is especially important now, when we are all exposed to low dose radiation from Japan’s nuclear power plant disaster.  But why is low-dose radiation is considered dangerous in the first place? Radiation, even at low doses, causes free radical formation, especially – OH free radical from water.  It reacts with the part of DNA called guanine to form 8 — hydroxyguanin, which is the marker of carcinogenesis.  You’d rather not have this process started at all in your body because carcinogenesis may lead to cancer. Because carcinogenesis is believed to be caused by free radicals, it can... Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4934522 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 16:02:23 +0100 4934522 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4934094&cid=t_92668_87_f&fid=36224&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.wsjonline.com%2F%7Er%2Fwsj%2Fhealth%2Ffeed%2F%7E3%2FGhEmquNH6U8%2F While Europe struggles with its E. coli outbreak, a new push is on to educate U.S. consumers about how to protect themselves from food-borne illness in their own kitchens, today’s Informed Patient column reports. The USDA plans to launch its first national multimedia campaign on food safety later this summer — at the peak of grilling and picnic season — with the help of the Ad Council. The foodsafety.gov website already offers safety tips online, and USDA has been using Twitter, Facebook, and even a new mobile app for its virtual expert, Ask Karen, to answer consumer questions about safely preparing food. But Elisabeth Hagen, USDA undersecretary for food safety, tells the Health Blog those efforts haven’t been effective enough. “People don’t seem to be getting these me... WSJ.com: Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4934094 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 13:46:10 +0100 4934094 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4921419&cid=t_92668_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fcreative-cakes-for-people-with-diabetes%2F2011.06.11 You know when you’re skimming through the newsfeed on Facebook, and something totally grabs your face and says “LOOK AT ME I AM THE AWESOME?” Yes, that’s precisely what happened when I stumbled upon Faye’s photo of Novolog-inspired cake pops.  (You did read that correctly.  Here, look:) Photo – and cake pops – by Faye! Faye has been living with type 1 since the age of 9, and for her 18th diaversary she wanted to make something special and bolus-worthy. Her current obsession has been cake pops (making them and feeding them to her non-d friends, even though I can safely say that some of her d-friends would happily go chompies on one), so when she saw the bright orange candy melts at her local AC Moore, a lightbulb went off – NovoLog cake pop... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4921419 Sat, 11 Jun 2011 13:00:44 +0100 4921419 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4921373&cid=t_92668_87_f&fid=36224&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.wsjonline.com%2F%7Er%2Fwsj%2Fhealth%2Ffeed%2F%7E3%2Fi3v1vzsAlFk%2F Sprouts have now officially been pegged as the cause of the European E. coli outbreak. We wondered how often the stringy little guys, a symbol of the health-food movement, are involved with food-borne illness. As you can see from this up-to-date record of sprouts-associated outbreaks, they’ve been a lodging place for pathogens including the dangerous E. coli O157:H7 (different from the O104:H4 strain implicated in the current outbreak), but mostly various strains of salmonella. A recent report from the University of Florida’s Emerging Pathogens Institute ranked the pathogen-food combinations most threatening to public health according to their short- and long-term costs and the pain and suffering they cause. It put salmonella in all forms of produce at #8. And sprouts were the ... WSJ.com: Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4921373 Fri, 10 Jun 2011 21:16:35 +0100 4921373 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4921407&cid=t_92668_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F06%2Fpfizer-pulls-chicken-drug-roxarsone-due-to-arsenic-threat.html The drug maker Pfizer announced this week that it will suspend the sale of Roxarsone (3-Nitro), a drug used to kill parasites and promote growth in pigs and poultry, because it contains a form of arsenic that can become carcinogenic in humans. The company took the step after a study by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration found that chickens given the drug had higher amount of inorganic arsenic, a known carcinogen, in their livers. But the FDA says people can continue to eat chicken, because the levels detected didn’t present a health risk. The FDA did not test other chicken parts, like breasts or legs. Our 2005 tests of chicken found some forms of arsenic in many chicken livers on the market, though not in those from organically grown chickens. “Action on this drug is l... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4921407 Fri, 10 Jun 2011 17:45:00 +0100 4921407 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4921375&cid=t_92668_87_f&fid=36224&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.wsjonline.com%2F%7Er%2Fwsj%2Fhealth%2Ffeed%2F%7E3%2FaXoW_1WN-Cc%2F First it was imported cucumbers, tomatoes and lettuce, then sprouts, then something-but-we-don’t-know-what. But according to German authorities, vegetable sprouts grown at a farm in the Lower Saxony region of the country are indeed the source of the E. coli outbreak that has killed 30 people, the WSJ reports. Lettuce, cucumbers and tomatoes have been exonerated. Nearly 3,000 people have become ill, some seriously so, and investigators traced the source to the farm. The sprouts never tested positive for the precise type of E. coli that has been implicated, but the existing evidence of who ate what, when and where is sufficient to make the link, German government agencies say. More people may yet fall ill, a German public-health official warned. Bloomberg News reports that “inter... WSJ.com: Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4921375 Fri, 10 Jun 2011 13:48:29 +0100 4921375 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4921379&cid=t_92668_87_f&fid=36224&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.wsjonline.com%2F%7Er%2Fwsj%2Fhealth%2Ffeed%2F%7E3%2FG-ljtAmqcGk%2F Lower Dose: The FDA says the 80-mg dose of Merck’s cholesterol drug Zocor, also known as simvastatin, shouldn’t be prescribed for new patients or those taking certain other drugs because of an increased risk of muscle problems, the WSJ reports. Simvastatin, available as a generic and also a component of Merck’s Vytorin and Abbott’s Simcor, is most frequently prescribed in 20- or 40-mg doses, the paper says. Uniquely Positioned?: Blue Shield of California’s move to cap profits may not easily be duplicated by other health insurers, Kaiser Health News reports. The company’s not-for-profit status means it’s not answerable to shareholders, and it has healthy reserves and higher-than-average margins. Other nonprofits may offer some form of policyholder r... WSJ.com: Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4921379 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 11:27:02 +0100 4921379 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4921702&cid=t_92668_136_f&fid=39026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcarolinemfr.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F06%2Fdieting-and-losing-weight.html I really am trying to lose weight. Cancer is fattening - that is mhttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gify official verdict. Its none of your business on how much I weigh or what I want to lose, we'll just say I feel fat and that's all that matters.As a result I was interested in the list of best rated diets that just came out. I found it intriguing that they ones that are better are based on changing your eating habits and paying attention to what you eat and how much and not eating their fake food. I mean fake food regarding the diets where you need to eat processed things they send you or you buy in the store. I also noticed that the more extreme diets are also on the bottom. The diets were evaluated on weight loss, weight maintenance and heart health. So the list, from best to worst, is:1... Caroline's Breast Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4921702 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 09:27:00 +0100 4921702 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4911480&cid=t_92668_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fmyplate-spiffy-new-nutritional-guidelines-for-americans%2F2011.06.08 The crumbling Food Pyramid and its hip successor (MyPyramid) fell into oblivion yesterday, eroded by the stinging winds of science. Their replacement? A quartered plate called—wait for it—MyPlate that was designed to visually convey the elements of healthy eating to Americans of all ages. The new icon consists of a white plate divided into four segments: green for vegetables, red for fruits, orange for grains, and purple for protein. Dairy has a prominent place, sitting where a glass of water should be. The hope is that the plate will nudge Americans away from meals dominated by meat and starch and towards meals made up mostly of plant-based foods. The original Food Guide Pyramid debuted in 1992. It was built on shaky scientific ground. Over the next few years, research from around the... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4911480 Wed, 08 Jun 2011 19:00:00 +0100 4911480 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4984634&cid=t_92668_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FtWjvMPypPZE%2Fgoodbye-food-pyramid-hello-myplate.php The USDA food pyramid had serious flaws. It claimed that: All fats are bad.All complex carbohydrates are good for you. All proteins are the same. Dairy is a key part of your diet. Potatoes are really good for you. At long last, the USDA has said farewell. Meet the replacement: MyPlate.What is My Plate?MyPlate shows you what a healthy plate of food should look like. The USDA suggests: Balancing CaloriesEnjoy your food, but eat less.Avoid oversized portions. Foods to IncreaseMake half your plate fruits and vegetables.Make at least half your grains whole grains.Switch to fat-free or low-fat (1%) milk. Foods to ReduceCompare sodium in foods like soup, bread, and frozen meals ― and choose the foods with lower numbers.Drink water instead of sugary drinks.&nbsp... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4984634 Wed, 08 Jun 2011 18:12:37 +0100 4984634 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4911443&cid=t_92668_87_f&fid=36224&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.wsjonline.com%2F%7Er%2Fwsj%2Fhealth%2Ffeed%2F%7E3%2FviogAjIL9Ds%2F Looking For Savings: Pfizer is looking to cut costs by an additional $500 million this year and $1 billion in 2012, mostly from administrative functions, the WSJ reports. That’s on top of CEO Ian Read’s plans to cut the drug maker’s R&D budget to as little as $6.5 billion in 2012 from the current $9.4 billion. Pfizer says the additional cuts are already included in its financial projections for this year and next, the paper says. More Salmonella: CDC data from ten states show that food poisoning from salmonella remains a problem even as rates of other major food-borne illnesses have declined, USA Today reports. In 15 years, total infections have declined by 23%, but rates of salmonella – after dipping in the 1990s — have now begun to climb again, the paper... WSJ.com: Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4911443 Wed, 08 Jun 2011 12:13:30 +0100 4911443 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4911458&cid=t_92668_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FQxVIGCRKwPA%2F By Walter OlsonLast week First Lady Michelle Obama and the U.S. Department of Agriculture unveiled “ChooseMyPlate.gov,” an updating of the federal government’s ongoing efforts to lecture us on how to eat. While the idea of nutrition recommendations from Washington, D.C. isn’t itself new, the past couple of years have seen a lurch toward a more coercive approach, especially under the Obama administration, under pressure from a burgeoning “food policy” movement, as I explain in a new Daily Caller op-ed: All sorts of nannyish and coercive ideas are emerging from that [movement] nowadays: proposals at the FDA to limit salt content in processed foods; mandatory calorie labeling, which poses a significant burden on many smaller food vendors and restaurants; ne... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4911458 Tue, 07 Jun 2011 20:50:54 +0100 4911458 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4902400&cid=t_92668_87_f&fid=36224&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.wsjonline.com%2F%7Er%2Fwsj%2Fhealth%2Ffeed%2F%7E3%2FX27KVxPMvOw%2F Tainted Sprouts?: Initial tests suggest that the bean sprouts earlier suspected of being the source of the E. coli outbreak in Europe are not actually contaminated, the WSJ reports. While testing is still underway, the samples analyzed so far have all come up negative for the strain of the bacterium in question. Earlier, the sprouts were pegged as the possible source of the outbreak, which has has killed 22 people in Europe and sickened 2,100, many of them seriously, the paper says. Implementation Funding: The costs for states to implement the federal health-care overhaul law are significant, pushing some states to seek aid from philanthropic foundations, Kaiser Health News reports. The California HealthCare Foundation, for example, is funding two consultants to help the state apply for fe... WSJ.com: Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4902400 Mon, 06 Jun 2011 12:26:22 +0100 4902400 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4902567&cid=t_92668_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diet-blog.com%2F11%2Fis_msg_really_that_dangerous.php MSG, monosodium glutamate, is the salt of an amino acid that is commonly used as a flavor enhancer. Glutamate by itself is even used as a flavor enhancer. Originating out of Japan, MSG has been used for years without much scrutiny. When MSG was first discovered, it was as an extract of seaweed. Is MSG something we should avoid at all costs?Continue reading... (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4902567 Sun, 05 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4902567 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4902485&cid=t_92668_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F06%2F05%2Fhow-is-your-happiness-challenge-going%2F Unbelievable as this is, the year 2011 is half over. If you’ve joined the 2011 Happiness Challenge, how are you doing? If you’ve managed successfully to keep even one resolution, give yourself a big gold star. It’s hard to make change; it takes mindfulness, self-knowledge, and self-mastery. I’m often surprised by how hard it is to make even a change that’s pleasant, like my resolutions to Read more or to Jump. Why is it so hard to push myself to do something that I like doing? And yet it is. Have you followed any resolutions that have made a particular difference to your happiness? I’m always so curious to hear what people have tried, and what has worked. For instance, to my surprise, one of the resolutions I most often hear mentioned is… Make your be... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4902485 Sun, 05 Jun 2011 15:58:19 +0100 4902485 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4902462&cid=t_92668_106_f&fid=36682&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSutureForALiving%2F%7E3%2FHasCVJ2xj_g%2Fmyplate-size-matters.html The new food “pyramid” was unveiled this past Thursday.  It is now in a much simpler form – a plate.  What I didn’t find defined at the ChooseMyPlate website is the plate size.  (photo credit)   So I googled “standard dinner plate size.”  Here is the answer: It can be helpful to know the manufacturers intended use for an item, but it is important to remember that you can use the item in whatever way that works for you! Dinner plate 10 to 10 3/4" Luncheon plate 9 to 9 1/2" Salad plate 8 to 8 3/4" Bread and butter plate 5 to 7 3/4" (usually about 6") When found, dessert plates are generally somewhere between salad plates and bread and butter plates in size. Dessert plates are not common, so the salad plate doubles as a d... Suture for a Living blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4902462 Sun, 05 Jun 2011 11:45:00 +0100 4902462 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4893430&cid=t_92668_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F06%2Fcdc-says-no-antibiotics-for-suspected-e-coli-patients.html In response to the ongoing E. coli outbreak, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention today urged health professionals to not give antibiotics to patients with suspected infections caused by the Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli O104:H4 (also known as STEC or, in Europe, as EHEC). The CDC says taking antibiotics might increase the risk of hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a severe condition associated with the infection that can lead to kidney failure. As of this Friday afternoon, June 3, 2011, there have been 1,271 STEC infections reported and 552 cases of HUS with 18 reported deaths, both inside and outside of Germany. There have been no confirmed cases of HUS in the U.S., but currently there are 4 suspected cases in patients who traveled to northern Germany in May, says the ... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4893430 Fri, 03 Jun 2011 21:50:00 +0100 4893430 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4893380&cid=t_92668_87_f&fid=36224&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.wsjonline.com%2F%7Er%2Fwsj%2Fhealth%2Ffeed%2F%7E3%2FxszvO1XVIkU%2F We now know that the strain of E. coli implicated in a European outbreak that has sickened more than 1,600 people, many severely, is both rare and very virulent. (That’s the genetic code of the rare strain of the bacteria at right.) But we still don’t know the source of contamination. As the WSJ reports, fresh produce is still the chief culprit, so authorities in Europe are warning against eating raw lettuce, tomatoes and cucumbers. Almost everyone who has fallen ill either lived in or recently traveled to Germany. It’s not likely any contaminated produce would reach the U.S. (no shipments of those products have been imported from Germany since January, an FDA official tells the WSJ), but the agency is still increasing its inspections of produce imported from European cou... WSJ.com: Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4893380 Fri, 03 Jun 2011 13:49:05 +0100 4893380 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4893824&cid=t_92668_136_f&fid=39026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcarolinemfr.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F06%2Fconfusion.html I am confused. The Department of Agriculture has changed the food pyramid to a plate. I think they should stop changing it and work on explaining what they really mean we should eat. If you go look at the new 'plate', we are supposed to have protein, grains, vegetables, fruit and dairy. I don't eat that much in any one meal. My breakfast this morning will be egg beaters with spinach and some melon. Okay, so I am getting protein, vegetables, and fruit. The only dairy would be from the skim milk in my coffee or I could add some cheese. I don't have any grains... Should I add toast to my meal? I don't know what I am eating for lunch today because we will get take out at work. It will probably be a salad with some protein on it. No fruit. No dairy unless it includes cheese. No grain unless it ... Caroline's Breast Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4893824 Fri, 03 Jun 2011 10:05:00 +0100 4893824 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4893436&cid=t_92668_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F06%2Fe-coli-outbreak-spreads-in-europe-leading-to-food-bans.html A new and particularly lethal strain of E. coli has caused 15 deaths in Germany and sickened some 1,000 people across 10 European countries, according to the World Health Organization. European health officials have not yet agreed as to the original source of the outbreak. People infected with E. coli can experience diarrhea and abdominal cramps. It can also lead to a type of kidney failure that is most common in children under five and the elderly. Signs include fever, pale skin tone, fatigue, irritability, small bruises or bleeding from the nose and mouth, decreased urination and swelling of the face, hands, feet, or body. The E. coli strain in Europe is being called enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli (EHEC), which causes hemorrhaging in the intestines. As the outbreak in Europe prog... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4893436 Thu, 02 Jun 2011 19:12:00 +0100 4893436 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4893384&cid=t_92668_87_f&fid=36224&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.wsjonline.com%2F%7Er%2Fwsj%2Fhealth%2Ffeed%2F%7E3%2FctTpnt4VbK0%2F Bacteria Mystery: The World Health Organization says the strain of E. coli bacteria identified as the culprit in the ongoing outbreak of illness in Europe appears to be “unique” and particularly virulent, the Associated Press reports. About 1,500 people have fallen ill — 470 severely so — and 17 have died. Almost everyone who has gotten sick either lived in or traveled to Germany, the AP says. As the WSJ reports, Spain may seek compensation from Germany after authorities from that country incorrectly blamed Spanish cucumbers for the outbreak. Brain Injuries: Some servicemen showing symptoms from blast-related concussions sustained in Iraq and Afghanistan may have brain injuries detectable only by super-sensitive MRI scans, the New York Times reports, citing a study ... WSJ.com: Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4893384 Thu, 02 Jun 2011 12:33:36 +0100 4893384 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4893702&cid=t_92668_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diet-blog.com%2F11%2Fhow_to_eat_more_greek_yogurt_in_your_healthy_diet.php Greek yogurt is perhaps one of the best foods to use for losing weight and eating healthy. Not only does it provide great nutrition and beneficial probiotics, but it's also a very versatile ingredient. There are some great ways to begin eating more Greek yogurt everyday that you may have never considered.Continue reading... (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4893702 Tue, 31 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4893702 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4883836&cid=t_92668_134_f&fid=35213&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fblogspot%2FYNchP%2F%7E3%2FcWREY4n2Ddk%2Fheres-why-i-quit-cooking.html I really am a very good cook.  But no one knows it!  LOL!!!  After about 3 years into this relationship, I realized that there is no way I could have a restaurant in this house, with a menu, with options available at each meal! I mean, seriously, who expects that? My husband does!!! If I fix hamburgers, he wants chicken. If I ask him this morning if he wants chicken this evening, he will say yes.  I will thaw it out.  Then about 4 pm, he will say, "I don't feel like chicken, what else do we have?" My answer is usually, "well, frozen pot pies, soup, or sandwiches" None of that will sound good to him.  He will want to go out to eat. What does he order at the restaurant? Something with chicken in it!!!! So I simply gave up.  I buy things that go int... Wife of a Diabetic blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4883836 Tue, 31 May 2011 16:00:00 +0100 4883836 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4883553&cid=t_92668_87_f&fid=36224&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.wsjonline.com%2F%7Er%2Fwsj%2Fhealth%2Ffeed%2F%7E3%2FrrKa2cYtV7Q%2F Contaminated Cucumbers?: There’s finger-pointing over the source of an E. coli outbreak that has killed 14 people in Germany and sickened hundreds there and in other countries, the WSJ reports. An EU spokesman says cucumbers from Spain have been pegged as possible sources of contamination by the bacteria and that another batch from the Netherlands or Denmark is also being investigated; Spanish officials say the outbreak didn’t begin in that country. Efficiency in Medicare: Hospitals are displeased with a provision of the health-care overhaul law that will make health-care spending for individual Medicare beneficiaries — even after they’ve left the hospital — a measure of institutional performance, the New York Times reports. Hospitals say they can’t be r... WSJ.com: Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4883553 Tue, 31 May 2011 12:47:10 +0100 4883553 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4872078&cid=t_92668_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fsafety%2F2011%2F05%2Fdna-tests-find-disturbingly-widespread-seafood-fraud.html If you've long suspected that the "mahi-mahi" on your plate may really be yellowtail, you now have science on your side: Researchers with the non-profit group Oceana have harnessed the power of forensic science to confirm that as much as half of all seafood sold in the U.S. is mislabeled. "Results from our DNA lab show that about half the time the fish you are eating is not the species listed on the menu," said DNA tester William Gergits. The group accuses the industry of "seafood fraud," and is calling on the federal government to step in to more tightly regulate fisheries and related businesses. Oceana's announcement follows a recent report by the U.S. Government Accountability Office recommending improvements to government oversight of imported fish. Oceana dispatched scientists to... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4872078 Fri, 27 May 2011 16:00:29 +0100 4872078 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4872241&cid=t_92668_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Fsalt-can%25e2%2580%2599t%2F The Center for Disease Control and Prevention says that even though Americans should only be eating one teaspoon of salt a day, only one of ten of us actually keep to those guidelines. Those at risk are supposed to have even less, 2/3 of a teaspoon, and oddly enough, even less of them, one out of 18, keep to that goal. An article published in the Wall Street Journal highlights the struggles of us as Americans to limit the salt in our diet. It’s all been layed out. Too much salt causes hypertension, high blood pressure, edema, swelling, heart problems, osteoporosis and even death. Some places like New York City have taken it into even higher consideration, asking that restaurants cut out the salt in many of their recipes, to help New Yorkers, as a whole, eat less salt. And that’s not s... Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4872241 Fri, 27 May 2011 15:15:28 +0100 4872241 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4872163&cid=t_92668_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F05%2F26%2Fdo-you-fall-into-the-trap-of-overthinking%2F I was looking up something in Professor Sonja Lyubomirsky’s excellent book, The How of Happiness, and I came across an interesting passage. (I’d marked it, so clearly I’d read it before, but I didn’t remember it well.) Many of us believe that when we feel down, we should try to focus inwardly and evaluate our feelings and our situation in order to attain self-insight and find solutions that might ultimately resolve our problems and relieve unhappiness. Susan Nolen-Hoeksema, I, and others have compiled a great deal of evidence challenging this assumption. Numerous studies over the past two decades have shown that to the contrary, overthinking ushers in a host of adverse consequences: It sustains or worsens sadness, fosters negatively biased thinking, impairs a person... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4872163 Thu, 26 May 2011 23:20:53 +0100 4872163 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4853252&cid=t_92668_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F05%2F22%2Fthe-obamas-dont-diet-and-neither-should-you-its-a-lifestyle%2F My heart is full at this very moment. It’s not often that positive messages about healthy living get out there. It’s RARE that the word “DIET” is out there in a negative or neutral context. But that’s exactly what happens in this video with Sam Kass, White House Chef when he said “we don’t diet – it’s a lifestyle”. THANK YOU! It is so important for the public to hear dieting in a negative context. People equate healthy living to dieting. That is not the case. Changing your behaviors to eat more nutritious may feel like “dieting” because it is so new, but when you eat healthy, nourishing foods your body will naturally lose weight if you need to. People also equate “not dieting” to eating without any boundar... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4853252 Sun, 22 May 2011 02:23:38 +0100 4853252 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4848163&cid=t_92668_167_f&fid=36988&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.happynutritionistsnuggets.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fgenetically-engineered-or-modified-gmo.html Genetically altered foods are something I've heard a lot about, but not taken as seriously as I should. For me, there is nothing like taking time to look into something in order to write about it to open my eyes to things I haven't seen before. And that's just what happened to me this week. I am still learning how best to put into scientific words what all of this is about, but generally, it is altering the characteristics of an organism by injecting it's DNA with genes or other properties(?) from another organism. This tampering with the natural structure of, for example, corn or soy beans, common foods that are altered in this way, is naturally of concern to those of us who want to eat foods as close to the way God created them as we can in our tainted environment. I went into greater de... Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4848163 Fri, 20 May 2011 13:35:00 +0100 4848163 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4841603&cid=t_92668_109_f&fid=36089&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthesituationist.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F05%2F19%2Fmcdonalds-favorite-man-don-gorske%2F May 17th is an important day for Ronald. You see, each year it marks the anniversary of when one Fond du Lac, Wisconsin man decided to start eating Big Macs. Since 1972, that man, Don Gorske, has eaten 25,000 of McDonald’s famous burgers — typically two a day — becoming, as I and other Situationist contributors have chronicled (here in short form and here in long form), one of McDonald’s prize assets in its fight to avoid litigation and regulation related to the health consequences of consuming its products.  The reason?  In these 39 years, Gorske has been able to maintain relatively good health, low cholesterol, and, perhaps most importantly, a slim figure — clear proof that McDonald’s food can be eaten in copious quantities with no ill effects. As Mc... The Situationist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4841603 Thu, 19 May 2011 15:55:11 +0100 4841603 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4862757&cid=t_92668_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diet-blog.com%2F11%2Fdragon_fruit_the_next_super_fruit.php Dragon fruit, also known as pitaya, is a delicate, magenta cactus fruit. They are sometimes grown just for their looks. Recently, there has been a growth of various dragon fruit products in the market. Products range from scented hair products to dragon fruit wines and teas. Vitamin Water released a dragon fruit-flavored beverage a few years ago. There is even a Febreeze scented candle called, "Thai Dragon Fruit". But how does the Dragon Fruit measure up nutritionally?Continue reading... (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4862757 Mon, 16 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4862757 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4820923&cid=t_92668_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F05%2F12%2Fthe-stupid-complex%2F Nowhere in the DSM-IV does it mention “the stupid complex,” but I’m telling you it’s an epidemic these days. I used to suffer in silence. But ever since I’ve come out of the closet, I swear I find a fellow sufferer every day. At my last therapy session, I was telling her how scared I was that everyone was going to find out that I was inherently stupid. She laughed out loud and said, “Do you know how many times I hear that a day?” Oh. Good. Then it’s not just me. I don’t know when it started. It could be a result of being a twin, and needing to form a sense of identity separate from my sister. Since she stole “tomboy” early on, I became “the brain,” except that mine didn’t work, but no one really knew that but me. And I was able to keep it a secret all throug... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4820923 Thu, 12 May 2011 15:35:01 +0100 4820923 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4862762&cid=t_92668_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diet-blog.com%2F11%2Fjunk_food_taxes_and_calorie_postings.php It seems governments are willing to try all measures to lead the public into eating healthier, lower calorie foods in order to tackle the obesity epidemic. A junk food tax is being considered by many districts. The goal of this tax is to cause people to buy less junk food since it would cost more and as a result people will eat less high calorie, nutrient-depleted foods. Continue reading... (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4862762 Mon, 09 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4862762 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4803172&cid=t_92668_99_f&fid=35342&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.vcu.edu%2Fcbuttery%2F2011%2F05%2Ffda-issues-first-new-rules-under-food-safety-modernization-act.html The FDA has just issued the first two new rules under the modernization act. The first rule strengthens FDA’s ability to prevent potentially unsafe food from entering commerce by allowing the FDA to detain food the agency believes has been produced under insanitary or unsafe conditions. The second rule requires anyone importing food into the United States to inform the FDA if any country has refused entry to the same product, including food for animals. Comment: hopefully this wll reeduce teh nujumeroud recalls of food etermined hazardous aftre use inteh US (Source: Dr. Buttery's Public Health BLOG) Dr. Buttery's Public Health BLOG blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4803172 Mon, 09 May 2011 15:44:29 +0100 4803172 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4862763&cid=t_92668_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diet-blog.com%2F11%2Ffamily_dinners_keep_kids_healthy.php Sitting down to eat with the family helps kids stay slim and avoid junk food, claims a new study. Kids who eat meals with their parents at least three times a week are 12% less likely to become overweight; prompting researchers to call for more "shared meals." In 2010, the number of overweight children under the age of five worldwide, is over 42 million; according to the World Health Organization (WHO).Continue reading... (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4862763 Sun, 08 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4862763 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4872483&cid=t_92668_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FHpjG0gbvcCY%2F Why Do I Keep Doing That? A recovery book that builds on overcoming the insanity of doing the same thing and expecting different results.Why We Do What We Don’t Want to Do–and How to StopWhy Do I Keep Doing That? Why Do I Keep Doing That? explains why we all experience the “compulsion to repeat” and discover the most successful ways to stop doing what we don’t want to do . . . whether we drink it, smoke it, snort it, pop it, spend it, gamble it, eat it, work it, feel it, or have sex or a relationship with it.As a recovering alcoholic, Dennis Wholey knows firsthand what it takes to break an addiction. In his New York Times bestseller The Courage to Change, Wholey brilliantly changed the way people viewed the negative pattern of substance addiction. Now, in this highly anticip... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4872483 Sun, 08 May 2011 14:55:00 +0100 4872483 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4780310&cid=t_92668_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fconfessions-of-a-former-child-with-diabetes-and-unusual-eating-habits%2F2011.05.03 Growing up, we had these large, potted plants in our dining room, within throwing distance from the dining room table.  (Stick with me – this is an important detail.)  The plants were big and had wide, draped leaves and they made the corner of the dining room look like a veritable jungle. Also, these suckers were really convenient for hiding food. When I was little, the “diabetic diet” school of thought was based on the exchange program.  This meant that my meals were structured around my calorie needs and the needs of my (then) peaking insulin doses.  An average dinner would include one meat exchange, two starch exchanges, a dairy exchange, a fat exchange, and a fruit exchange.  (Exchange, exchange, exchange.)  When I was on insulins like Regular, NPH, and Lente, I... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4780310 Tue, 03 May 2011 18:00:28 +0100 4780310 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4771238&cid=t_92668_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-research%2Fthe-connection-between-food-allergies-and-adhd.php ADHD Austin uses a different approach for your child.Do hypersensitivity result in conduct difficulties? You may have heard of several conflicting info about hyperactive diets. There are many mothers and fathers who swear that diet regime modify has assisted their child’s ADHD, but most physicians and researchers deny that food items allergies or sensitivities can result in the habits linked with ADHD, presumably their very own conclusions based on research. As a result, the presumption of hypersensitivity creating ADHD behaviors really should depend on whether or not their scientific tests about ADHD and diet regime have been developed appropriately. Even so, according to the research, most research display no romantic relationship in between a hyperactive diet regime and ADHD. Most... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4771238 Sun, 01 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4771238 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4768017&cid=t_92668_99_f&fid=35342&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.vcu.edu%2Fcbuttery%2F2011%2F04%2Fstrengthening-the-regulation-of-herbal-medicines-in-europe.html To protect consumers, the European Parliament and Council adopted the Traditional Herbal Medicinal Products Directive, 2004/24/EC on March 31, 2004. The Directive requires all herbal medicinal products to meet standards of quality, safety, and efficacy before they can be registered and marketed in the European Union (EU).  Comment: It is high time for the U.S. to follow Europe’s lead with all the scams foisted on us by ‘herbal’ and complementary medical advocates. (Source: Dr. Buttery's Public Health BLOG) Dr. Buttery's Public Health BLOG blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4768017 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 15:47:15 +0100 4768017 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4768128&cid=t_92668_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diet-blog.com%2F11%2Fvegetarian_diets_reduce_cataract_risk.php Cutting meat and eating more vegetables may help cut the risk of developing cataracts, says a new study. According to the Mayo Clinic, cataracts develop during aging (or injury) as the eye tissue changes and becomes cloudy, causing blurred or dimmed vision, difficulty seeing at night, sensitivity to light, double vision, and other symptoms. When compared to meat eaters, vegetarians and vegans had up to 40% lower risk of developing cataracts.0 Comments | Continue reading... (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4768128 Fri, 29 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4768128 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4767991&cid=t_92668_87_f&fid=38368&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDisruptiveWomenInHealthCare%2F%7E3%2FY1OICzLpMDc%2F The following is a guest post by Sheila Rittenberg the Senior Director, Advocacy and External Affairs at the National Psoriasis Foundation. During her tenure with the National Psoriasis Foundation, Ms. Rittenberg has led the organization’s transition as a leader in health advocacy and public policy, emphasizing access to care issues and increasing investments in psoriasis research. She acted as Co-Chair of the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Coalition and has assumed various advisory roles including that of committee member to the Office Oregon Health Policy & Research Drug Effectiveness Review Project and member of the National Health Council, Grassroots Technical Assistance Task Force. She is an author and contributing author on advocacy and cl... Disruptive Women in Health Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4767991 Fri, 29 Apr 2011 13:19:58 +0100 4767991 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4762740&cid=t_92668_87_f&fid=36224&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.wsjonline.com%2F%7Er%2Fwsj%2Fhealth%2Ffeed%2F%7E3%2F96_44xWWd08%2F According to the CDC, about one in six Americans comes down with some kind of foodborne illness every year. But while the agency ranks pathogens by how frequently they cause illness, it doesn’t tell you the foods in which they’re likely to be dangerous to public health. A new report from the University of Florida’s Emerging Pathogens Institute takes a first step at identifying the specific pathogen-food combinations that pose the greatest public-health threat, in terms of short- and long-term costs as well as pain and suffering. (Here’s a summary of the report.) “The public-health impact isn’t the number of cases of 24-hour diarrhea,”  Glenn Morris, director of the EPI and an author of the report, tells the Health Blog. This analysis shifts the fo... WSJ.com: Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4762740 Thu, 28 Apr 2011 19:00:43 +0100 4762740 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4762857&cid=t_92668_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diet-blog.com%2F11%2Fred_pepper_helps_cut_appetite.php Eating red pepper may help curb your appetite, claims a new study, especially if you don't normally eat it. Researchers tested the effects of ordinary dried (ground) cayenne red pepper. Cayenne red pepper is a chili pepper and is one of the most commonly used spices in the world. Previous studies have shown that capsaicin, the active component that gives hot peppers their heat, can reduce hunger and help burn calories. 2 Comments | Continue reading... (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4762857 Wed, 27 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4762857 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4758923&cid=t_92668_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FGJkCgtMMQ58%2Fportion-control-your-diabetes.php Overeating will increase your blood sugars and weight. This is not good for your diabetes. But portion control isn't easy. Cutting back your portions effects you physically and emotionally. Our lifestyles revolve around the food we eat - like going out for dinner with friends and holiday meals with family. Tammy Randall, Director of Education at the Diabetes Association of Greater Cleveland, says if you want to change your eating habits you must understand what you eat, when you eat and where you eat. Portion control is an emotional journey.Mentally you must want to change your diet before you’ll be successful. It takes willpower, but anyone can make changes. Where To Start?The nutritional website Food and Health has great tips:Use smaller plates and cupsRead nutrition fact... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4758923 Wed, 27 Apr 2011 15:57:44 +0100 4758923 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4753903&cid=t_92668_134_f&fid=34847&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsixuntilme.com%2Fblog2%2F2011%2F04%2Fgross_things_i_eat.html Growing up, we had these large, potted plants in our dining room, within throwing distance from the dining room table.  (Stick with me - this is an important detail.)  The plants were big and had wide, draped leaves and they made the corner of the dining room look like a veritable jungle.Also, these suckers were really convenient for hiding food. When I was little, the "diabetic diet" school of thought was based on the exchange program.  This meant that my meals were structured around my calorie needs and the needs of my (then) peaking insulin doses.  An average dinner would include one meat exchange, two starch exchanges, a dairy exchange, a fat exchange, and a fruit exchange.  (Exchange, exchange, exchange.)  When I was on insulins like Regular, NP... Six Until Me. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4753903 Tue, 26 Apr 2011 15:26:28 +0100 4753903 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4753839&cid=t_92668_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diet-blog.com%2F11%2F5_strategies_to_cut_healthy_food_costs.php Have you noticed prices have jumped up since last year? Not only is how milk and bread gas more expensive, but food prices are steadily on the rise. Instead of paying $2 or $3 for a gallon of milk, expect to pay up to $5 for some brands. There are ways to still eat healthy while on a budget. Here are my top 5 ways to outsmart the rising cost of food.4 Comments | Continue reading... (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4753839 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4753839 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4747654&cid=t_92668_109_f&fid=34761&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedblitz.com%2F%7E%2F25736200%2F0%2Fneuromarketing%7EThe-Power-of-Positive-Names.htm Most of us don’t give much thought to what we call our product, at least in terms of category. Toothpaste is toothpaste. Cars are cars. Perhaps it’s time that other businesses learn what many restaurants already know: what you call a product affects its appeal and sales. In particular, unhealthy dishes that consumers might avoid [...] CommentsHaha, Alain, good one! The study goes beyond “appealing,” ... by Roger DooleyAlan, finding a trademark name is a bit of a different issue ... by Roger DooleyPlus 6 more...Related StoriesSimple Slogans Double SalesThe Neuromarketing ChallengeLove Your Returns! (Source: Neuromarketing) Neuromarketing blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4747654 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 11:31:08 +0100 4747654 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4742543&cid=t_92668_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diet-blog.com%2F11%2F7_fast_foods_to_swap_in_not_out.php Okay, if you're trying to lose weight and you're walking into a McDonald's, you're probably not too serious about your diet. But if you're jonesing for grease, what better way than a fast food! Let's call it your "cheat day." So, and without getting too nit-picky, here are seven fast food guilty pleasures you should eat and seven you should pretend aren't even on the menu. Its McDonald's versus McDonald's, Taco Bell verses Taco Bell, Arby's versus Arby's, etc, etc.7 Comments | Continue reading... (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4742543 Thu, 21 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4742543 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4734363&cid=t_92668_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diet-blog.com%2F11%2Fwendys_new_natural_fries_arent_so_natural.php Late last year, Wendy's introduced its new "natural-cut" French fries seasoned with sea salt. "Real fries don't fall far from the potato," says all the advertising. And apparently all the hype worked, because a recent taste test showed that 56% of Americans preferred Wendy's new fries against 39% who preferred McDonald's. The remaining 5% said, "Duh. My brain hurts." But Wendy's shouldn't wave the greasy victory flag just yet. It turns out Wendy's "natural" fries contain a lot of ingredients that are anything but natural.4 Comments | Continue reading... (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4734363 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4734363 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4734364&cid=t_92668_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diet-blog.com%2F11%2F7_dinner_foods_to_swap_in_not_out.php Be it on-the-go or at the table with the family, dinner is an easy time to pig out. After all, all those bowls and casserole dishes aren't going to empty themselves! But as you're lamenting about a hard days work, be careful you don't keep reaching for second, or thirds, or even fourths! Now, whether you eat a little or a lot, we've compiled seven foods you should run to and seven foods you should run away from if you're looking to lose some weight. 10 Comments | Continue reading... (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4734364 Tue, 19 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4734364 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4734436&cid=t_92668_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FEt3Aiz6TdDc%2F We’ve listened to the soothing audio of yoga instructors; we’ve heard the dulcet tones of chilled-out painters in our earbuds, and we’ve even included Alec Baldwin on our list of special people whose voices have the power to lull us into a pleasantly calm catatonic state – if only for a few brief minutes. This week’s installment of Kind Coma pays homage to Earth Week 2011 by featuring four eco-friendly raw food chefs with relaxing voices that will have you blissing out and praising Mother Earth in no time. Be sure to put away all sharp kitchen implements well before you dim the lights and hit “play.” Happy Earth Week, hippies! Just don’t get so chillaxed that you actually sleep through Earth Day. Blisstree’s raw, vegan chef Douglas McNish (... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4734436 Tue, 19 Apr 2011 18:45:20 +0100 4734436 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4734438&cid=t_92668_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FR8-2mxVngr0%2F Narayanan Krishnan used to be an award winning chef with Taj Hotels in India. Upon noticing the poverty and hunger afflicting his country, Krishnan decided to quit his lucrative job, and now runs a not-for-profit organization that provides three meals a day to India’s hungry and indigent people, most of whom are elderly. He also bathes them, and provides shaves and haircuts. For all his efforts, Krishnan was recently presented with the CNN Heroes award. In Krishnan’s words, happiness comes from giving, and the joy that comes with making other people happy and healthy. The next time you need a pick-me-up, instead of treating yourself, do something nice for a friend, or even a stranger. You might be surprised at the potent results. Watch Krishnan’s story here: (Video: Dail... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4734438 Tue, 19 Apr 2011 16:05:47 +0100 4734438 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4734366&cid=t_92668_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diet-blog.com%2F11%2Fantibiotic-resistant_bacteria_found_on_supermarket_meat.php Meats sold in grocery stores in the United States have been found to contain high levels of bacteria resistant to antibiotics, says a new study released last week. Nearly half of the meat and poultry samples collected were contaminated with S. aureus (Staphylococcus aureus); the bacteria that causes staph infections. The scientists say their findings stress the importance of safe food-handling and thorough cooking.8 Comments | Continue reading... (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4734366 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4734366 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4734365&cid=t_92668_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diet-blog.com%2F11%2Fpoll_are_you_struggling_to_pay_for_food.php Good news! This month global food prices fell for the first time after an 8 month increase. Don't celebrate just yet because food still costs 37% more than it did a year ago. If you're like me, even a small trip to the supermarket comes with a 100 dollar price tag and that's just for the basics.8 Comments | Continue reading... (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4734365 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4734365