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Susan G. Komen Apologizes for Cutting off Planned Parenthood Funding
2/3/12 The Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation apologized for cutting off funding from Planned Parenthood and vowed to revise its policy that led to that decision amid intense backlash against the nation’s largest breast cancer organization.
http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2012/02/susan-g-komen-apologizes-for-cutting-off-planned-parenthood-funding/

Go Red & Save a Heart
2/3/12 Friday is “Go Red for Women” day, a day dedicated to fighting heart disease and a day to wear red in honor of women facing the disease.
http://www2.nbc4i.com/lifestyles/2012/feb/02/3/go-red-save-heart-ar-919039/

Think you can't get pregnant? Try again, study says
2/2/12 Almost half of women who said they'd been struggling to get pregnant for at least a year ended up having a baby despite not getting fertility treatment, in a new study from Australia.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/02/02/us-pregnancy-idUSTRE8112AF20120202

Omega-3 fatty acids tied to lower heart arrhythmia risk
2/1/12 Older adults who had the highest blood levels of omega-3 fatty acids, most commonly found in fish, were 30 percent less likely to later develop an irregular heartbeat than peers with the lowest blood levels of omega-3s, according to a U.S. study.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/46229981/ns/health-heart_health/t/omega--fatty-acids-tied-lower-heart-arrhythmia-risk/

Sex Life of Older Adults and Rising STDs
2/3/12 The sex life of older adults – long ignored and little researched – is getting new attention in the face of some staggering statistics
http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/health/2012/02/03/older-people-getting-busy-and-getting-stds/

McDonald’s Announces End to ‘Pink Slime’ in Burgers
2/1/12 McDonald’s has announced that it will be discontinuing the use of the controversial meat product known as boneless lean beef trimmings in its burgers.
http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/health/2012/02/01/mcdonalds-announces-end-to-pink-slime-in-burgers/

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Dr. Nancy Snyderman debunks ‘Diet Myths’
12/3/11 How to separate fact from fiction when is comes to losing weight.
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/30563248/ns/today-books/t/dr-nancy-snyderman-debunks-diet-myths

Federal study delivers latest buzz on energy drinks
12/5/11 Emily Marchant had a can of Red Bull at her elbow as she went over an assignment in a Harper College library carrel. She is a long-standing fan of the beverage, she said, usually drinking one a day when she needs a boost.
http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2011-12-05/business/ct-met-energy-drinks-20111205_1_energy-drinks-soft-drinks-caffeine

Nutrition News: Nutrient-rich donations to food banks more meaningful
12/7/11 The holidays are a time for giving to those in need.
http://billingsgazette.com/lifestyles/health-med-fit/nutrition-news-nutrient-rich-donations-to-food-banks-more-meaningful/article_9c598545-89e8-546f-907c-874a684159f3.html

6 Nutrition Surprises
12/7/11 Cooking Light's nutrition experts share news and views from the American Dietetic Association's national conference.
www.cookinglight.com/eating-smart/nutrition-00400000061844/

Low vitamin D may contribute to type-2 diabetes
12/5/11 Obese children with low levels of vitamin D tend to have higher degrees of insulin resistance - a major risk factor for type-2 diabetes.
http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/interactive/news/low-vitamin-d-may-contribute-to-type-2-diabetes--id801229788-t121.html

Stress Reduction and Mindful Eating Curb Weight Gain Among Overweight Women
12/7/11 Many dread gaining weight during the holiday season, but there may be hope for those who find that stress causes them to reach for yet another helping of holiday goodies.
http://www.ucsf.edu/news/2011/12/11091/stress-reduction-and-mindful-eating-curb-weight-gain-among-overweight-women

Apple juice can pose a health risk from calories
12/1/11 It's true - apple juice can pose a risk to your health. But not necessarily from the trace amounts of arsenic that people are arguing about.
http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2011/dec/01/us-med-apple-juice-advice/

Extent of Peer Social Networks Influences Onset of Adolescent Alcohol Consumption
9/23/11 Most parents recognize that the influence of peers on their children's behavior is an undeniable fact. But, just how far do these influences reach?
www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/09/110921120044.htm

Caffeinated Coffee May Help Women Fight Depression, Study Says
9/26/11 Drinking caffeinated coffee may help women fight depression, Harvard researchers said, cautioning that more study is needed before they'd recommend adding several cups a day as therapy.
www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/g/a/2011/09/26/bloomberg_articlesLS54VO0UQVI9.DTL

Illinois launches Asian carp anti-hunger program
9/22/11 Minced Asian carp tacos? How about spaghetti with carp sauce? Illinois officials hope serving the invasive species on a plate is the creative solution to two big problems: controlling the plankton-gobbling carp from entering the Great Lakes and record numbers of people facing hunger.
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2016280013_apusasiancarphunger.html

Kids say say ‘potato,’ USDA says ‘poh-tay-NO’
9/26/11 Senator Susan Collins, who hails from Maine's potato country and picked potatoes as a girl, is working to restore some respect for the humble spud, which is on the verge of being virtually banished from the nation's school lunch programs.
www.lasvegassun.com/news/2011/sep/26/us-food-and-farm-school-spuds/

How to build a better salad
9/27/11 Just because something's called "salad" doesn't make it healthy, in fact, it can be the exact opposite. Here's how to make your salad nutritious, tasty and filling.
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/health/2016333049_howto28.html

Does Your Picky Eater Have a 'Feeding Disorder'?
9/24/11 Picky eating is normal in children, but a pediatric feeding disorder is a much more serious problem that can affect a child's physical and mental development, an expert says.
http://consumer.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=657078

E. coli scare prompts Tyson to recall ground beef
9/28/11 Tyson Fresh Meats Inc. is recalling about 131,300 pounds of ground beef because a family in Ohio fell ill after eating meat produced by the company that was contaminated with E. coli, the U.S. Department of Agriculture reported Wednesday.
www.msnbc.msn.com/id/44700372/ns/health-food_safety/

Red Bull cans energy shots and Cola in US (but not Europe)
7/22/11 Global energy drink leader Red Bull has taken a rare step back by withdrawing Red Bull Cola and Red Bull Energy Shots from the US market – but says it has no plans to withdraw the products from the other 20 markets where they are sold.
http://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Business/Red-Bull-cans-energy-shots-and-Cola-in-US-but-not-Europe

Eating Location Increasingly Important Factor in Diet of American Children
7/25/11 According to a study conducted at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and published in the August 2011 issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association, eating location and food source significantly impact daily energy intake for children.
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/231658.php

When you're losing weight, where does the fat go?
7/22/11 Multiple chins, bulging tummies and flabby arms: it's easy to see where fat accumulates on the body. When a person starts losing weight, where does the fat go? And what parts of the body can you expect to see results?
http://www.cnn.com/2011/HEALTH/07/22/fat.weight.loss/index.html

First Lady and Grocers to Bring Healthy Food to Millions Living in Food Deserts
7/20/11 First Lady Michelle Obama announced today that she has recruited major national retail giants to join her campaign to provide fresh fruits, vegetables and other nutritious foods to areas of the nation with little access to healthy food.
http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalpunch/2011/07/first-lady-and-grocers-to-bring-healthy-food-to-millions-living-in-food-deserts.html

Antidepressant use in pregnancy may raise autism risk
7/6/11 Children whose mothers take Zoloft, Prozac, or similar antidepressants during pregnancy are twice as likely as other children to have a diagnosis of autism or a related disorder, according to a small new study, the first to examine the relationship between antidepressants and autism risk.
http://www.cnn.com/2011/HEALTH/07/04/antidepressant.pregnancy.autism.risk/index.html?iref=obinsite

Hiding vegetables in kids' foods can increase vegetable intake
7/25/11 Preschool children consumed nearly twice as many vegetables and 11 percent fewer calories over the course of a day when researchers at Penn State added pureed vegetables to the children's favorite foods.
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2011-07/ps-hvi072511.php

MyPlate Replaces USDA Food Pyramid
6/2/11 The US Department of Agriculture, with an assist from first lady Michelle Obama, launched a new visual guide designed to help Americans have balanced diets in an era of high concern about obesity among adults and children.
http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/2011/0602/Nutritional-coup-My-Plate-replaces-USDA-food-pyramid

FDA Recommends Limits to High-Dose Zocor
6/9/11 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has recommended limiting high doses of a widely prescribed cholesterol-lowering drug called simvastatin, commonly known as Zocor , after reviewing the results of a clinical trial that found a higher risk of muscle damage compared to patients taking lower doses of the statin.
http://abcnews.go.com/Health/HeartDisease/fda-restricts-high-dose-statin-zocor-cholesterol/story?id=13802167

Intense exercise may protect aging brain
6/10/11 Older people who regularly exercise at moderate to intense levels may have a 40 percent lower risk of developing brain damage linked to strokes, certain kinds of dementia, and mobility problems.
http://www.vancouversun.com/health/Intense+exercise+protect+aging+brain/4929223/story.html

USDA school nutrition proposal gets under potato growers’ skins
6/12/11 The new American symbol for a healthy diet is laden with vegetables, and it includes plenty of room on the plate for Idaho potatoes.
http://www.bendbulletin.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110612/NEWS0107/106120331/1011&;nav_category=

Fit Doctors More Likely to Prescribe Exercise: Study
6/3/11 Medical students who are physically fit are more likely to encourage their future patients to exercise, cording to a new study.
http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=145174

The Poster Plant of Health Food Can Pack Disease Risks
6/10/11 Sprouts are a fixture of salad bars and the epitome of health food to many people. But the reality can be very different.
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/11/business/11sprouts.html?adxnnl=1&ref=health&adxnnlx=1307905283-XmvfZfRieb5eocM6BG2QnQ

Guide and cookbook can help those suffering from debilitating bowel disease
4/19/11 Sufferers of debilitating irritable bowel syndrome now have a guide to help them manage their symptoms.
http://www.medbroadcast.com/health_news_details.asp?news_id=24411&news
_src=0&news_channel_id=1055

Will a gluten-free diet improve your health?
4/12/11 Sarah Cooper was a new mom in her mid-20s, busily juggling her family and a career as an electrical engineer, when everything came to a halt.
http://www.cnn.com/2011/HEALTH/04/12/gluten.free.diet.improve/index.html

Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder that affects the large intestine (colon). Irritable bowel syndrome commonly causes cramping, abdominal pain, bloating gas, diarrhea and constipation. Despite these uncomfortable signs and symptoms, IBS doesn't cause permanent damage to your colon.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/irritable-bowel-syndrome/DS00106/METHOD
=print&DSECTION=all1/HEALTH/04/12/gluten.free.diet.improve/index.html

Autism far more common than formerly thought
4/11/11 April is Autism Awareness Month, and from TV talk shows to media coverage, we are all coming face to face with autism.
http://www.citizen-times.com/article/20110412/LIVING/304120011/
1050/sports02/Autism-far-more-common-than-formerly-thought?
odyssey=nav%7chead

Illinois takes step toward banning trans fats
4/13/11 Illinois restaurants may soon have to find a way to cut artificial trans fats from French fries, onion rings, popcorn shrimp, pies, cakes and fried chicken.
http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2011-04-13/health/ct-met-trans-fat-ban-20110413_1_
trans-fats-fats-from-french-fries-illinois-restaurant-association

Apples help women drop cholesterol levels
4/13/11 A new study has found that women who go on an "apple diet" saw their cholesterol drop by about a quarter in six months
http://www.redorbit.com/news/health/2029043/apples_help_women_drop_cholesterol_
levels/index.html?source=r_health

Dietary cholesterol, egg intake not associated with heart risk (PR)
4/13/11 This week at Experimental Biology (EB) 2011 in Washington, D.C., long-standing beliefs about dietary cholesterol intake and cardiovascular disease risk were examined as part of a scientific symposium and a variety of poster presentations.
http://www.foodconsumer.org/newsite/Safety/chemical/dietary_cholesterol_egg_intake_not_
heart_risk_0413110920.html

No wonder they look good in swim wear
4/13/11 When nutrition experts try to pinpoint the healthiest people on the planet, their studies often end with the same conclusion: Folks who eat a so-called "Mediterranean diet" often fare better than those who dine heavily on other types of cuisine.
http://dailymail.com/foodandliving/TheFoodGuy/201104130050

Forks over Knives
The feature film Forks Over Knives examines the profound claim that most, if not all, of the degenerative diseases that afflict us can be controlled, or even reversed, by rejecting our present menu of animal-based and processed foods
http://www.forksoverknives.com/

Early Colorectal Screening Important
3/11/10 March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and the Centers for Disease Control and Management (CDC) estimates that as many as sixty percent of colorectal cancer deaths could be prevented if all men and women aged 50 years or older were screened routinely.
http://www.nwfdailynews.com/articles/cancer-38278-polyps-colorectal.html

Endometriosis and Fertility: Attain Fertility Recognizes National Endometriosis Month
3/7/11 According to the Endometriosis Awareness Center, approximately 5.5 million women in the United States are affected by the disease, for which there is no definitive cure.
http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/03/prweb5129874.htm

Americans are “Sickeningly Sweet”
3/16/11 Americans may like their drinks “sickeningly sweet” but a new labeling initiative may discourage us from pouring on the unnecessary calories, said Jessica Bartfield, MD, medical weight-loss specialist at Gottlieb Memorial Hospital.
http://www.newswise.com/articles/view/574498/?sc=rsmn

Do You Know Where Your Sodium Is Hiding?

Consumers Can Save on Sodium and Still Enjoy Favorite Foods
3/17/11 The recently released 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends that Americans consume less than 2,300 milligrams of sodium a day, but with the average American at 3,500 milligrams, how can consumers shake the salt habit?
http://www2.bizjournals.com/charlotte/prnewswire/press_releases/national/New_Jersey/2011
/03/17/CG66652

Global Nutrition Conference Focuses on Nutrition for Healthy Aging
3/17/11 A distinguished panel of physicians and nutrition scientists from around the world met for the second annual Global Nutrition Transition Conference, which focused on the effects of changing worldwide dietary patterns on the aging process, specifically the role of nutrition in the health of the brain, skin, immune system and muscles as we age.
http://www.finanzen.net/nachricht/Global-Nutrition-Conference-Focuses-on-Nutrition-for-Healthy-
Aging-1069322

Get Screened For Colon Cancer: Get A Virtual Colonoscopy
3/15/10 Detecting colon cancer through a simple blood test could become a reality sooner than you think.
http://www.thedenverchannel.com/health/27206788/detail.html

Low-dose aspirin may cut colon cancer cases, study says
10/22/10 A low dose of aspirin may reduce colon cancer cases by a quarter and deaths by a third, a new study found.
http://www.boston.com/news/health/articles/2010/10/22/low_dose_aspirin_may_cut_colon_cancer_
cases_study_says/

Wellness: Does Your Doc Know What To Look For?
1/29/11 Has your doctor ever given you an Rx for exercise? June Chapman got one last summer, a first for the 87-year-old retiree in San Marcos, California.
http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,2040210,00.html

Heart Disease Remains the Leading Cause of Death for Women
1-19-2011 Heart disease does not discriminate against gender as it remains the number one killer for both men and woman.
www.yourhoustonnews.com/champions/news/article_505773d4-1e6f-11e0-97c9-001cc4c002e0.html

Women Share Stories of Heart Disease Survival
1-20-2011 Stephanie Ormsby and Ginger Zimmerman have a lot in common. They are both mothers of three boys, wives, and career women- and they’re both survivors of cardiovascular disease.
http://pressrepublican.com/0100_news/x1947786621/Women-share-stories-of-heart-disease-survival#

Eight-a Day may Cut Heart Disease Risk by 22 percent
1-19-2011 Along with all the other well-known reasons to eat more fruits and vegetables, new research indicates that doing so may reduce your risk of dying from heart disease.
www.valleynewslive.com/Global/story.asp?S=13868405

The Top 5 Health Concerns of Women
2-01-2011 Women have made great strides in taking care of themselves. Today, women are powerful business leaders, politicians and entrepreneurs. However, while they run companies and homes and take part in creative passions, they often fall short when it comes to their own health.
www.ocfamily.com/t-CoverStory_5_top_womens_health_issues0211.aspx

Gap Narrows for Some Cancers in African Americans but Continues to Increase for Others
2-1-2011 While the overall death rate for cancer continues to drop among African Americans, the group continues to have higher death rates and shorter survival of any racial and ethnic group in the U.S. for most cancers. The findings come from Cancer Facts & Figures for African Americans 2011-2012, the latest edition of a report produced every two years by the American Cancer Society.
http://pressroom.cancer.org/index.php?s=43&item=289

Subclinical Hypothyroidism In Women: Will Screening ...
Feb 13, 2010 ... Hypothyroidism, a progressive disorder of the thyroid gland, is a common condition affecting more women than men.
http://www.ispub.com/ostia/index.php?xmlFilePath=journals/ijanp/vol5n1/hypo.xml

Thyroid Diseases Get Out in the Open (Thanks, Oprah)
Like popular media mogul Oprah Winfrey, Susan Johnson struggled with weight gain and a nagging fatigue she couldn't explain.
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/health/2004062746_thyroid10.html

Thyroid Disease in Women: Know the Symptoms
Thyroid disorders are much more common in women than in men. Yet the symptoms of thyroid disease are often over looked or confused with other diseases.
http://www.myoptumhealth.com/portal/Information/item/Women+and+Thyroid+Disease?archiveChannel=Home/Article&clicked=true

Studies Tout Benefits of Folic Acid
Folic acid is getting renewed attention: Not only does it fight Spina bifida and some related abnormalities, new research shows it also could prevent premature birth and heart defects.
http://www.boston.com/news/nation/articles/2009/06/02/studies_tout_benefits_of_folic_acid

Eating Disorders a Problem Among Orthodox Jews
Hilary Waller remembers begging her mother to let her fast on Yom Kippur. At 10 years old she was a bit too young, but embracing the rigid discipline seemed desperately important.
http://health.yahoo.net/news/s/ap/us_fea_lifestyles_eating_disorders_jews

Life Expectancy Slips, Stroke Dips to No. 4 Killer
U.S. life expectancy has dropped slightly after mostly inching up for many years, the government reported Thursday.
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/12/17/MNG01GRUQD.DTL

Autism Rate Higher Near Freeways, Study Finds
Children born to mothers who live close to freeways had twice the risk of autism in a study published Thursday. The study, its authors say, adds to evidence suggesting certain environmental exposures could play a role in causing the disorder in some children.
www.associatedcontent.com/article/6173894/autism_rates_tied_to_living_near_freeways.html?cat=5

 

 

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