Health, Food, Nutrition & Hibiscus Tea News Archive

'FDA Returns Decision on Lycopene/Cancer Health Claims after Six Delays (Medical News Today)

In a decision Tuesday the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized limited, qualified health claims for tomatoes and/or tomato sauce and reduction in the risk of prostate, gastric, ovarian and pancreatic cancers based on their lycopene content but denied comparable claims for tomatoes, tomato-based foods (other than tomato sauce) and dietary supplements containing lycopenes.

'Supersize Comeback for Fast Food (New York Times)

KFC, who once tried to market its food a healthy alternative to pizza and burgers, seems to targeting people who spurn health food.

'Dynamic Health delays quarterly report (Business Journal of Tampa Bay)

Dynamic Health Products Inc. said it needs more time to answer comments from the Securities and Exchange Commission before it can file a report for the three months ended Sept. 30.

'Health problems turn into a marketing tool (Houston Chronicle)

Overweight? Diabetic? Cholesterol out of control? Have we got a deal on a meal for you! If that sales pitch sounds a little sick, that's the point. Aging baby boomers and rising rates of obesity, diabetes and other health conditions have marketers looking to chronic illness as the new must-reach demographic.

'Nepal to Hold Nutrition Week in December (RedNova)

Nepal to hold Nutrition Week in December KATHMANDU, Nov. 13 (Xinhua) -- To help reduce the infant mortality rate by raising awareness on nutritious foods, Nepal will organize the Nutrition Week on Dec. 25-31, an official of the Child Health Division said Sunday.

'GOP's Legislative Agenda Losing Steam (AP via Yahoo! News)

A year's work hangs in the balance for the Republican-controlled Congress, its conservative agenda sketched confidently last winter: cut taxes, open wildlife refuge in Alaska to oil drilling, and hold down the cost of health, education and nutrition programs that serve millions.

'Sportsmedicine: Study From National Institutes of Health Supports Use of Glucosamine and Chondroitin, as Found in Move (RunnersWeb.com)

"As a pioneer in the glucosamine/chondroitin category, we are thrilled with the results of this large-scale study," said Dr. Luke R. Bucci, vice president of research at Schiff Nutrition International.

'When health for all in the country is no longer a dream (Express India)

Over 73 per cent of India's population still lives in rural areas and they have access to only 25 per cent of healthcare facilities. The 25 per cent who live in towns and cities have 75 per cent healthcare access. The National Rural Health Mission should rectify this deficiency... results will be visible in the next three years

'Supermarket chain offers health care screenings (The Arizona Republic)

PHOENIX - Residents looking for low-cost health screenings needn't look further than their local Food City Supermarket.

'Ignoring food labels can be a killer (Star-Gazette)

A little reading will reveal information about healthier eating. Calling all kids. You might not want to go on a binge through your leftover Halloween candy this year because it might cause you numerous health problems not far down the road.