Health, Food, Nutrition & Hibiscus Tea News Archive

'Top youth health issues to watch in 2007 (Macon Telegraph)

There are myriad health issues impacting children and families, and here are 10 important trends to watch in 2007. The 10 issues represent a wide range of concerns: from HIV infections involving millions of children worldwide to the technology that enables kids and teens to connect with one another. Some issues, like the growing impact of obesity, threaten dire consequences for decades to come. ...

'Talks are sign of Nestle interest in health food (The Post-Standard)

Nestle SA, the world's biggest food and drink company, is beginning commercial talks with Australian pharmaceutical company Phosphagenics Ltd. to use one of its products for the treatment and prevention of metabolic syndrome, Phosphagenics said in a statement Friday.

'Barry Glassner: A Plateful of Myths (US News & World Report)

Sociologist Barry Glassner thinks Americans have a warped relationship with food. We simultaneously obsess over celebrity chefs and consider cutting out entire nutrient categories-like fat or carbohydrates-because we think doing so is more healthful. Glassner takes on some of our entrenched beliefs about nutrition, restaurants, and health in his new book, The Gospel of Food, and wonders what ...

'McDonald?s launches nutrition info packaging (Maltamedia.com Daily News)

McDonald?s Malta has officially launched the new product packaging with nutrition information, being used in all its local restaurants. This nutritional initiative is the latest step in... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit MaltaMedia.com for full news, links, and other content. ]]

'Food labels carry helpful information (The Republican)

Second of a series on nutrition labels Q:How can calories and percent daily value listed on food labels help me make healthier choices at the grocery store? A:Last week we introduced the best tool for making educated decisions when grocery shopping - the Nutrition Facts label.

'Nutrition Notes: Behind That Beverage Health Claim (US News & World Report)

Studies have already shown that when a drug study is sponsored by the pharmaceutical industry, it's more likely to paint a rosy picture. Now researchers are training the same spotlight on the scores of studies making health claims for food and drinks. In their first big effort, they've found that industry funding does indeed make a difference.

'Take a No-Resolution Approach to Better Health (The Beatrice Daily Sun)

(Family Features) - With the new year comes a renewed sense of opportunity and a desire to embrace new habits for better health. Each year, many Americans mark the turn of the calendar page by resolving to diet and lose weight.

'Research May Lead to Better Health in Rural Communities (AgNews)

COLLEGE STATION ? To many people, going to grocery stores can be a chore. For Brenda Bustillos, going to grocery stores helped her earn a master's degree in nutrition science from Texas A&M University.