Health, Food, Nutrition & Hibiscus Tea News Archive

'Eyeing healthy food (Channel NewsAsia)

Good nutrition - alongside good eye care habits - plays a major role in promoting healthy vision. So, besides reminding children to take regular vision breaks, parents can also encourage their kids to eat food containing the nutrients necessary for bright, healthy eyes.

'Suspected Food Poisoning Case Under Investigation (Medical News Today)

The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health is investigating a suspected food poisoning case involving 16 people who felt sick after taking lunch in a hotel in Mong Kok. -- The affected, comprising four men and 12 women aged between 32 and 61, developed diarrhea, abdominal pain, vomiting and fever about six to 34 hours after having lunch buffet in the hotel on July 22.

'Singapore's hawker food goes low-cal (AFP via Yahoo! News)

Singapore's hawker food is going low-cal.

'Singaporeans choosing healthier food: survey (Channel NewsAsia via Yahoo! Singapore News)

The latest national nutrition survey has found that Singaporeans are more conscious about eating healthier food.

'Erlanger Health System Signs Agreement With MedAssets for Revenue Cycle Management, Supply Chain Solutions (RedNova)

MedAssets announced today that Erlanger Health System, based in Chattanooga, Tenn., has signed an agreement for revenue cycle and supply chain solutions as well as key service line management services. The multi-year agreement was effective July 1.

'HealthFocus International Names New President (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)

Irwin Broh and Associates announced today that Barbara Katz has been appointed as President of HealthFocus International, a St. Petersburg based company that is a global leader in the health and nutrition industry.

'Health experts want trans fat levels on food labels (Reuters via Yahoo! News)

Food labels should list the amount of trans fat along with cholesterol and saturated fat so consumers can make healthier choices to reduce their risk of heart disease, British public health experts said on Friday.

'$10,000 ?Jump, Girl Jump' Program to Address Youth Health, Exercise Issues (Du Quoin Evening Call)

Illinois recently announced more than $1 million in Women's Health Initiative Grants for non-profit organizations, health departments, and service agencies in downstate Illinois to institute educational programs about menopause, cardiovascular disease, and osteoporosis.

'Nutrition Wise: Healthiest Steaks, Spirulina, Cinnamon Buns and Scones (Kansas City InfoZine)

By Karen Collins, MS, RD, CDN - Q: Are some cuts of steak healthier than others? Q: Is spirulina really a concentrated source of protein? Q: Are those big cinnamon buns and scones at food chains really loaded with fat and calories?

'Timing Of Food Consumption Activates Genes In Specific Brain Area (Science Daily)

Giving up your regular late-night snack may be hard, and not just because it's a routine. The habit may genetically change an area of the brain to expect the food at that time, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have discovered. By training mice to eat at a time when they normally wouldn't, the researchers found that food turns on body-clock genes in a particular area of the brain.