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All Food, Diet and Health News Last Updated: Jul 8, 2008 - 4:39:59 PM A healthy diet helps prevent 75% diseases. Subscribe to Food Consumer newsletter now! Looking to get a new credit card? USCards.com offers more than 100. Food & Health : Cooking & Packing Healthy Recipes: Sweet and Sour Veggies Who says fast food has to be bad for you? This week’s recipe is convenient, delicious and super-nutritious. In just five minutes, this internationally influenced dish offers an array of disease-fighting phytochemicals. Jul 8, 2008 - 4:38:46 PM Diet & Health : Cancer Resveratrol may prevent breast cancer Taking the amount of resveratrol found in a glass of red wine could suppress a carcinogenesis that would otherwise lead to breast cancer, according to a laboratory study in the July 2008 issue of Cancer Prevention Research, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research. Jul 8, 2008 - 4:30:13 PM Diet & Health : General Health Study: Ingestion of trans-fatty acids does not affect insulin sensitivity A new French study suggests that trans fat does not increase the risk of insulin sensitivity and diabetes.   The study was conducted in rats and it does not mean that trans fat causes no harm to humans. Jul 8, 2008 - 2:43:15 PM Diet & Health : Body Weight Food diary helps weight loss, but would you keep writing it till you die? In a country where food is so cheap, obesity and overweight have become inevitable for many people.   Numerous weight loss regimens/programs have come into existence and the weight loss business is inevitably booming.   Now a method known as writing food diaries could become the next big thing. Jul 8, 2008 - 2:31:16 PM General Health : Drug News Tomato vaccine may prevent Alzheimer's disease? Tomatoes could be a suitable carrier for an oral vaccine against Alzheimer's disease, according to a study published in the Biotechnology Letters. Jul 8, 2008 - 2:29:43 PM Diet & Health : Heart & Blood Fish oil, red yeast better than statins Results of a small trial show that taking fish oil and red yeast can effectively lower bad cholesterol in the blood and triglycerides, proving that the alternative therapy may be a safe replacement for statins. Jul 8, 2008 - 11:17:53 AM General Health : Drug News Fluoroquinolone Antimicrobial Drugs FDA is notifying the makers of fluoroquinolone antimicrobial drugs for systemic use of the need to add a boxed warning to the prescribing information about the increased risk of developing tendinitis and tendon rupture in patients taking fluoroquinolones and to develop a Medication Guide for patients. Jul 8, 2008 - 10:36:11 AM Food & Health : Laws & Politics Warning Labels for Coloured Foods: Campaigners call for stronger action This afternoon's plenary session at the European Parliament will see the second reading of a package of four draft regulations aimed at assisting the free movement of food within the EU and improving health and consumer protection. The regulations include a new provision that foods containing the six food colours E110, E104, E122, E129, E102 and E124 must be labelled not only with the relevant E number but also with the words "may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children". Jul 7, 2008 - 8:18:46 PM Misc. News : Non-food Things More sex leads to less chance of ED? A Finnish study has found an association between the frequency of having sex and the odds of erection dysfunction (ED) in older men. Jul 7, 2008 - 4:30:06 PM Diet & Health : Children & Women Early life nutrition enhances intellectual capability in adulthood Children eating a diet rich in protein and other nutrients between birth and 24 months increases their intellectual capacity, a study has found. Jul 7, 2008 - 3:55:53 PM Diet & Health : Cancer Overweight linked to breast cancer in postmenopausal women Overweight women may be more likely to be diagnosed with advanced breast cancer, according to a new study presented at the Population Health 2008 Conference in Brisbane. Jul 7, 2008 - 3:24:29 PM Misc. News : Non-food Things Firefox browser users tend to use latest version Many food consumers may not be aware of the war of web browsers.   A new study shows that Firefox users are more likely to use the latest version than all users of all other browsers. Jul 7, 2008 - 12:07:35 PM Diet & Health : Heart & Blood Red wine compound may help middle-aged men’s heart A new study suggests that middle-aged men and women could slow age-related deterioration and functional decline by using resveratrol, a compound found in red wine, grapes and nuts. Jul 7, 2008 - 8:49:02 AM Diet & Health : General Health Men over 40 could have fertility problem? Men over 40 are less able to impregnate their wives and they may increase the risk of miscarriages, according to a French study presented at the 24th annual conference of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology Monday July 7. Jul 7, 2008 - 8:07:09 AM Food & Health : Technologies Scientists Test Method for Sanitizing Leafy Produce Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists are studying new sanitizing methods to enhance the safety of leafy greens—technology that may result in safer salads. That's good news for health-conscious consumers. Today, sales of fresh cut lettuce and leafy greens have reached $3 billion annually, according to industry experts, and the demand is increasing. Jul 7, 2008 - 7:21:31 AM Food & Health : Laws & Politics Mexican Foods New Suspect in Ongoing Salmonella Outbreak Tomatoes, Cilantro, Jalapeño Peppers, Serrano Peppers, Scallions and Bulb Onions Now Being Investigation in Salmonella Saintpaul Outbreak - Nearly 1,000 Sickened. Jul 7, 2008 - 5:44:54 AM Diet & Health : Children & Women Oral xylitol syrup helps prevent early childhood caries Xylitol may be a new weapon to fight tooth decay in toddlers, according to a new study presented during the 86th General Session of the International Association for Dental Research. Jul 6, 2008 - 11:39:50 PM Diet & Health : Nutrition Newborn vitamin A reduces infant mortality A new study has found a single oral dose of vitamin A given to newborns reduced their risk of death by 15 percent. Jul 6, 2008 - 11:02:50 PM Misc. News : Non-food Things Shooting killed a man and wounded a woman Newsday.com reported that a shooting occured on July 5 Saturaday on New York Avenue in East Flatbush at 1 a.m. leaving a man dead and a woman wounded. Jul 6, 2008 - 4:06:58 PM Diet & Health : General Health Eat watermelon to boost men's sexual performance? Researchers from the Texas A&M University have done a great PR stunt and drawn an unusually tense attention from the media to the possible benefits of watermelon to men's health. Jul 6, 2008 - 3:46:54 PM Food & Health : Laws & Politics FDA to probe Mexican foods for source of Salmonella outbreak The Food and Drug Administration said its agents will start looking into a range of food items including cilantro, jalapeno and Serrano peppers, scallions and onions imported from Mexico before they enter the U.S. market to see if any would carry salmonella that could potentially serve as the source of the ongoing outbreak in the United States. Jul 6, 2008 - 3:15:40 PM Diet & Health : Children & Women Could infant formulas be a risk factor for SIDS? Many epidemiologic studies have associated use of soy-based infant formulas with increased risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Jul 6, 2008 - 9:59:22 AM Misc. News : Non-food Things Court orders Google to turn over YouTube user database A U.S. judge has ordered Google to turn over YouTube user data to Viacom which requested the information for a $1 billion copyright infringement lawsuit against the video-sharing service of the internet search engine giant, Reuters reported. Jul 5, 2008 - 2:35:46 PM Diet & Health : Children & Women Breastfeeding linked to a range of health benefits for infants A review article in the April 2007 issue of Evidence Report/Technology Assessment reports many benefits breastfeeding may provide both the mother and the infant in developed countries. Jul 5, 2008 - 1:25:02 PM Misc. News : Must-Read News Study: Weakened serotonin signaling may trigger SIDs Weakened serotonin signaling in the brain may at least partially be responsible for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), according to a study published in the July 5 issue of Science. Jul 5, 2008 - 11:19:17 AM General Health : Government CDC Releases Reports on Formaldehyde Tests of Trailers The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) posted on Wednesday two reports from its work related to assessing the levels of formaldehyde in the indoor air of travel trailers used by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for emergency housing of Gulf Coast residents. Jul 4, 2008 - 11:07:33 PM General Health : Diseases Many children carry the superbug MRSA Many children carry the drug resistant superbug called methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus or MRSA without knowing it, according to a study in Pediatrics. Jul 4, 2008 - 11:04:36 PM Misc. News : Recalls & Alerts Fireworks-Related Injuries Fireworks-related injuries are most common on and around holidays associated with fireworks celebrations, especially July 4th and New Year's Eve. Thousands of people were treated in emergency departments in 2006 for injuries sustained from fireworks.1 Jul 4, 2008 - 5:25:24 PM Diet & Health : Cancer Study explains why broccoli fights cancer A study led by British researchers provides more evidence to suggest that eating broccoli often can help prevent prostate cancer. Jul 4, 2008 - 10:15:59 AM Misc. News : Consumer Affair Salsa becomes new suspect as source of Salmonella outbreak The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention today July 3 updated the ongoing salmonella outbreak on its website saying that 922 persons in 40 states have been confirmed to suffer from salmonella Saintpaul since April.  Of the reported cases, 210 have fallen ill since June 1. At least 110 people were hospitalized. Jul 3, 2008 - 3:00:05 PM << prev next >>

Latest Headlines Misc. News More sex leads to less chance of ED? Firefox browser users tend to use latest version Shooting killed a man and wounded a woman Court orders Google to turn over YouTube user database Study: Weakened serotonin signaling may trigger SIDs Fireworks-Related Injuries Salsa becomes new suspect as source of Salmonella outbreak Salmonella outbreak ongoing, 869 people sickened Korshunova, a super model, jumped to death Kraft, General Mills, Dole, & Others Ripping Off Consumers with Bogus Immunity Claims Diet & Health Resveratrol may prevent breast cancer Study: Ingestion of trans-fatty acids does not affect insulin sensitivity Food diary helps weight loss, but would you keep writing it till you die? Fish oil, red yeast better than statins Early life nutrition enhances intellectual capability in adulthood Overweight linked to breast cancer in postmenopausal women Red wine compound may help middle-aged men’s heart Men over 40 could have fertility problem? Oral xylitol syrup helps prevent early childhood caries Newborn vitamin A reduces infant mortality Food & Health Healthy Recipes: Sweet and Sour Veggies Warning Labels for Coloured Foods: Campaigners call for stronger action Scientists Test Method for Sanitizing Leafy Produce Mexican Foods New Suspect in Ongoing Salmonella Outbreak FDA to probe Mexican foods for source of Salmonella outbreak Emergency Regs Needed for Tracking Produce, Food Groups Say Organic Valley—A Crisis in Confidence? California Senate Votes to Phase-out Artificial Trans Fat from Restaurants Big Apple enforces trans fat ban in eateries Is Arsenic "Lactation Intolerant"? General Health Tomato vaccine may prevent Alzheimer's disease? Fluoroquinolone Antimicrobial Drugs CDC Releases Reports on Formaldehyde Tests of Trailers Many children carry the superbug MRSA Patient neglected in ER for 24 hours dies Microchip device monitors lung cancer cells Erectile dysfunction lower in men who have intercourse more often Flying medical helicopter highly dangerous Sunscreen Chemical Measured in U.S. Population WHO promotes use of rapid TB test in poor countries Food Consumer Subscribe to food consumer newsletter Disclaimer and Terms of Use Search Results Page Copyright &License Privacy Policy Sponsorship and Advertisers Contributors, Journalists, Editors, and News Tipsters About foodconsumer Web developer(s) wanted to design news sites