H1N1 Flu: FDA Responds Quickly to Protect the Public's Health
from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Working as part of a team led by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the Food and Drug Administration stood ready with a plan in place as soon as the spread of the 2009 H1N1 flu virus became evident. HHS is coordinating efforts of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Institutes of Health, FDA, and other federal health agencies to mobilize against the H1N1 influenza outbreak. As the situation developed, FDA instituted an H1N1 incident management system to protect the public's health. More 
Network at Natural MarketPlace
from Natural Products Association
Stop by the President's Reception on Friday, July 10 at 5:00 pm to unwind and network with clients and colleagues after a busy day on the show floor. Enjoy some tunes, refreshments, and a great time connecting with friends new and old in the natural products community. Register today for Natural MarketPlace, July 9-11, 2009 in Las Vegas, at www.naturalmarketplaceshow.com. More
FDA 101: Health Fraud Awareness
from the U. S. Food and Drug Administration
Health fraud is the deceptive sale or advertising of products that claim to be effective against medical conditions or otherwise beneficial to health, but which have not been proven safe and effective for those purposes. In addition to wasting billions of consumers' dollars each year, health scams can lead patients to delay proper treatment and cause serious—and even fatal—injuries. More
No Warning Letter in American Mercantile Raid. Is this the New FDA?
from Functional Ingredients
This week's search and seizure for the ingredients company American Mercantile was swift and came without so much as a warning letter. Industry experts say there is a new sheriff in town. Food safety problems with peanuts and peppers have pushed the agency into enforcement action. More
Preliminary FoodNet Data on the Incidence of Infection with Pathogens Transmitted Commonly Through Food
from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Foodborne diseases remain an important public health problem in the United States. The Foodborne Diseases Active Surveillance Network (FoodNet) of CDC's Emerging Infections Program collects data from 10 U.S. states on diseases caused by enteric pathogens transmitted commonly through food. FoodNet is an active, population-based surveillance system for these laboratory-confirmed infections. This report describes preliminary surveillance data for 2008 and trends since 1996. More
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Hoping to Make Food Safer, States Decide to Go It Alone
from The Wall Street Journal
When it comes to food safety, state lawmakers around the country seem to believe in the adage, if you want something done, you have to do it yourself. Frustrated by the response in Washington to the recent spate of food-borne illnesses, state and local politicians are adopting tougher safety laws independent of federal rules. The worry, say some critics, is that a patchwork of regulations will emerge, creating costly and unnecessary hassles for food makers and distributors. More
Massachusetts Set to Unveil Fast-food Menu Rules
from Reuters
Massachusetts is expected to unveil the toughest restaurant menu labeling rules in the United States, requiring fast-food chains to list how many calories are in the food they sell in a bid to combat obesity. The state's Public Health Council is expected to vote next week on regulations making fast-food chains list the calorie counts of their food on their menus or menu boards. More
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Why Kids' Exercise Matters Less Than We Think
from TIME Magazine
The logic seems pretty simple: if you eliminate gym class, school kids will get fatter. In 2006, a blue-ribbon commission released a worried report about the precipitous decline of physical education in schools since the early '90s, coinciding with a ballooning rate of obesity in kids. Both Democrats and Republicans have latched onto that argument to criticize school districts for eliminating P.E. in order to spend more to meet the rigorous testing standards of 2001's No Child Left Behind Act. More
Little Affect from Food Labeling
from Portales News-Tribune
Almost two months into the use of country of origin labeling for a variety of raw foods, producers and stores are seeing small effects. Federally mandated rules went into effect to require that numerous foods must be labeled with country of origin. Included on the list are muscle cuts and ground portions of beef, lamb, pork, chicken and goat; fish and shellfish; fruit and vegetables; unroasted peanuts, pecans and macadamia nuts; ginseng and some processed foods, such as roasted peanuts. More
African Tea Offers Promising Treatment for Type-2 Diabetes
from Science Daily
Researchers are attempting, with the help of a special African tea, to develop a new treatment for type-2 diabetics. The tea is used as a treatment in traditional Nigerian medicine and is produced from the extract of Rauvolfia Vomitoria leaves and the fruit of Citrus aurantium. The scientists have recently tested the tea on patients with type-2 diabetes and the results are promising. More
Americans Don't Have the Green to Go Green
from The Chicago Sun-Times
When it comes to going green, Kristen Chase does what she can: recycling, using her own grocery bags, buying organic produce and conserving energy and water. But the 32-year-old mom of three doesn't drive a hybrid, have solar panels on the house or furniture made from recyclable materials. The multibillion dollar green products market, which has seen rapid growth over the past few years, is expected to lose momentum, analysts say. More
Why a Calorie Isn't Just a Calorie
from The Boston Globe
Count the calories. Watch the carbs. No, just the fat. Actually, pay attention to the protein instead. Scratch that. Go back to what we said before. Just count the calories. More
Joint Health and Care: Prevention, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment
from NIH Medline Plus
Regular exercise, a balanced diet, and a healthful weight can help you reduce your risk of developing osteoarthritis, especially in the hips and knees, or suffering sports injuries. Exercise helps bone density, improves muscle strength and joint flexibility, and enhances your balance. Take part in regular walking, strength training, swimming, dancing, tai chi, gardening, and similar low-impact activities. More
Study: Antioxidants May 'Block' Benefits of Exercise
from NutraIngredients-USA
Supplements of antioxidant vitamins after exercise may decrease the benefits of the workout by blocking the positive effects of reactive oxygen, says a new study. Researchers from Germany and the U.S. report in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences that a combination of 1,000 mg per day of vitamin C and 400 IU per day of vitamin E adversely affected insulin sensitivity, and thereby increase the risk of type 2 diabetes. More
Taking Folic Acid Supplements Before Conception Linked to Reduced Risk of Premature Birth
from Science Daily
Taking folic acid supplements for at least a year before conception is associated with reduction in the risk of premature birth, according to a study by Radek Bukowski (from the University of Texas Medical Branch, United States of America) and colleagues. More
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