Health, Food, Nutrition & Hibiscus Tea News Archive

'Doctor: Diet Pill Approval Is A 'Mistake' (KDKA Pittsburgh)

A health research advocate has called the government's decision to approve an over-the-counter version of a diet pill the "height of recklessness." CBS News Interactive: Diet And Nutrition

'Health department director selected (Daily Record)

Cathy Bambrick, the interim co-director of the Kittitas County Health Department since June 2006, was named the department's new director Monday by county commissioners.

'Horse Health: Mare & Foal Nutrition (CattleNetwork.com)

This time of year can be hectic, what with mares coming into season, foaling, and breeding, and all of this on top of the average daily grind! Keeping a few feeding and nutrition tips in mind will help smooth out the breeding and foaling season and help insure healthier, happier horses.

'Shaping America's Health Comments on FDA Approval of Over-The-Counter Weight Loss Drug (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)

ALEXANDRIA, Va.----Today the U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted approval for the first over-the-counter weight loss medication. "While Shaping America's Health recognizes this development as an important strategy in combating issues associated with obesity and over weight, it is important that people embrace the fact that proper diet and exercise are the cornerstones of good health.

'Ottawa unveils updated Canada food guide (Canada.com)

Health Minister Tony Clement. OTTAWA - Canada has a new food guide for the first time in nearly 15 years, and for the first time it includes an explicit call to include healthy fats in the diet.

'Healthy food claims - believe them or not? (The Daily Dispatch)

I believe most people make an effort to eat healthy food, at least some of the time. Some shoppers are vigilant about making the healthiest food choices and carefully read the nutrition information of every food label.