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Grinding Teeth at Night May Be a Sign of Daytime Stress (HealthDay)

Categorie : Nutrition/Agriculture
HealthDay - FRIDAY, March 5 (HealthDay News) -- People who grind their teeth at night appear to be more likely to suffer from stress and also likely to use escapism to cope when things become difficult, new research out of Germany suggests. ...

read more HealthDay - FRIDAY, March 5 (HealthDay News) -- People who grind their teeth
at night appear to be more likely to suffer from stress and also likely to
use escapism to cope when things become difficult, new research out of
Germany suggests. read more Sat Mar 2010

Treating Gum Disease May Thwart Preterm Births (HealthDay)

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HealthDay - FRIDAY, March 5 (HealthDay News) -- In another sign of a link between gum disease and premature birth, a new study finds that pregnant women with periodontal disease who undergo successful treatment are less likely to give birth early. ...

read more HealthDay - FRIDAY, March 5 (HealthDay News) -- In another sign of a link
between gum disease and premature birth, a new study finds that pregnant
women with periodontal disease who undergo successful treatment are less
likely to give birth early. read more Sat Mar 2010

Protect Your Baby's Smile (HealthDay)

Categorie : Nutrition/Agriculture
HealthDay - SATURDAY, March 6 (HealthDay News) -- The best way to give your children's teeth a healthy start is to begin dental care early in life, and the American Dental Association has tips for keeping kids' teeth in tip-top shape: Visit the dentist for regular checkups. Set up an appointment ...

read more HealthDay - SATURDAY, March 6 (HealthDay News) -- The best way to give your
children's teeth a healthy start is to begin dental care early in life,
and the American Dental Association has tips for keeping kids' teeth in
tip-top shape:

Visit the dentist for regular checkups. Set up an appointment read more Sat Mar 2010

New food 'surge' for Haiti: WFP (AFP)

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AFP - The World Food Program is to launch a food "surge" in Haiti from Saturday to boost rations for nearly two million people in the impoverished quake-torn country, a spokeswoman told AFP. ...

read more AFP - The World Food Program is to launch a food read more Sat Mar 2010

Health Tip: Preventing Baby Bottle Tooth Decay (HealthDay)

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HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- If your little one gets a lot of sweetened liquids -- including juice, formula and even some brands of milk -- the sugars from these liquids can cling to the teeth and cause "baby bottle" tooth decay. ...

read more HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- If your little one gets a lot of sweetened
liquids -- including juice, formula and even some brands of milk -- the
sugars from these liquids can cling to the teeth and cause read more Fri Mar 2010

FDA warns Nestle, others for misleading food claims (Reuters)

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Reuters - U.S. health regulators warned units of Nestle and more than a dozen other foodmakers about overstating or misstating the nutritional value of baby food, nuts and other products on their labels. ...

read more Reuters - U.S. health regulators warned units of Nestle and more than a dozen other foodmakers about overstating or misstating the nutritional value of baby food, nuts and other products on their labels. read more Fri Mar 2010

'Battle' on GM foods can't be won: EU official (AFP)

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AFP - European Parliament President Jerzy Buzek said on Wednesday he was against genetically-modified foods but said they were an unavoidable part of the future. ...

read more AFP - European Parliament President Jerzy Buzek said on Wednesday he was against genetically-modified foods but said they were an unavoidable part of the future. read more Fri Mar 2010

Genes Behind Tooth Development Discovered (HealthDay)

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HealthDay - FRIDAY, Feb. 26 (HealthDay News) -- Genes that influence tooth development in the first year of life have been identified by British and Finnish researchers. ...

read more HealthDay - FRIDAY, Feb. 26 (HealthDay News) -- Genes that influence tooth
development in the first year of life have been identified by British and
Finnish researchers. read more Fri Mar 2010

Food-borne Illnesses in U.S. Cost $152B Annually (HealthDay)

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HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, March 3 (HealthDay News) -- Food-borne illnesses cost the United States an estimated $152 billion each year in health-related expenses, much more than previously thought, a new report contends. ...

read more HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, March 3 (HealthDay News) -- Food-borne illnesses cost the
United States an estimated $152 billion each year in health-related
expenses, much more than previously thought, a new report contends. read more Fri Mar 2010

U.S. recalls common flavoring after contamination (Reuters)

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Reuters - U.S. food regulators announced a voluntary recall on Thursday of food made with a common flavoring that could be contaminated with salmonella bacteria but did not estimate how broad the recall will be. ...

read more Reuters - U.S. food regulators announced a voluntary recall on Thursday of food made with a common flavoring that could be contaminated with salmonella bacteria but did not estimate how broad the recall will be. read more Fri Mar 2010

Potassium-Rich Foods Do a Heart Good (HealthDay)

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HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, March 3 (HealthDay News) -- Eating plenty of potassium-rich foods such as leafy greens, potatoes and bananas may reduce the risk of stroke and coronary artery disease, according to Italian researchers. ...

read more HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, March 3 (HealthDay News) -- Eating plenty of
potassium-rich foods such as leafy greens, potatoes and bananas may reduce
the risk of stroke and coronary artery disease, according to Italian
researchers. read more Fri Mar 2010

Food poisoning costs 152 billion dollars a year: US report (AFP)

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AFP - Some 76 million people fall ill from food poisoning each year in the United States, costing 152 billion dollars in medical costs and lost productivity, a new study has found. ...

read more AFP - Some 76 million people fall ill from food poisoning each year in the United States, costing 152 billion dollars in medical costs and lost productivity, a new study has found. read more Fri Mar 2010

Salmonella Scare Prompts Wide Product Recall (HealthDay)

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HealthDay - THURSDAY, March 4 (HealthDay News) -- A wide array of food products are being recalled after traces of salmonella were discovered in a common ingredient, officials at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced late Thursday. ...

read more HealthDay - THURSDAY, March 4 (HealthDay News) -- A wide array of food
products are being recalled after traces of salmonella were discovered in
a common ingredient, officials at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
announced late Thursday. read more Fri Mar 2010

Unique Educational Course Helps College Students Improve Diet

Categorie : Nutrition/Agriculture
Teaching college students - an understudied population for preventing weight gain - about societal issues related to food and agriculture may help them choose healthier diets, according to research presented at the American Heart Association's 2010 Conference on Nutrition, Physical Activity and Meta ...

read more Teaching college students - an understudied population for preventing weight gain - about societal issues related to food and agriculture may help them choose healthier diets, according to research presented at the American Heart Association's 2010 Conference on Nutrition, Physical Activity and Meta read more Fri Mar 2010

FDA Survey Finds More Americans Read Information On Food Label

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A majority of consumers read food labels and are increasingly aware of the link between good nutrition and reducing the risk of disease, according to the latest survey of dietary habits released today by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The 2008 U.S... ...

read more A majority of consumers read food labels and are increasingly aware of the link between good nutrition and reducing the risk of disease, according to the latest survey of dietary habits released today by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The 2008 U.S... read more Fri Mar 2010

Eliminating Junk Foods At Schools May Help Prevent Childhood Obesity

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New policies that eliminate sugary beverages and junk foods from schools may help slow childhood obesity, according to a San Francisco State University study released today and published in the March issue of the journal Health Affairs... ...

read more New policies that eliminate sugary beverages and junk foods from schools may help slow childhood obesity, according to a San Francisco State University study released today and published in the March issue of the journal Health Affairs... read more Fri Mar 2010

Unauthorized Health And Nutrient Claims On Food Labels: FDA Warns Food Companies

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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is calling on food companies to correct food labeling violations, including unauthorized health and nutrient claims: the federal agency has sent individual warning letters to manufacturers and also written an open letter to the industry... ...

read more The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is calling on food companies to correct food labeling violations, including unauthorized health and nutrient claims: the federal agency has sent individual warning letters to manufacturers and also written an open letter to the industry... read more Fri Mar 2010

FDA Calls On Food Companies To Correct Labeling Violations; FDA Commissioner Issues An Open Letter To The Industry

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has notified 17 food manufacturers that the labeling for 22 of their food products violates the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. The action follows an October 2009 statement by Commissioner of Food and Drugs Margaret Hamburg, M.D... ...

read more The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has notified 17 food manufacturers that the labeling for 22 of their food products violates the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. The action follows an October 2009 statement by Commissioner of Food and Drugs Margaret Hamburg, M.D... read more Fri Mar 2010

Kids Lose Pounds, Gain Fitness In Houston Study

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Innovative, kid-friendly strategies for losing weight and gaining nutrition savvy-plus physical fitness skills-are emerging from scientific studies funded by the Agricultural Research Service (ARS). For example, investigators Craig A. Johnston, John P... ...

read more Innovative, kid-friendly strategies for losing weight and gaining nutrition savvy-plus physical fitness skills-are emerging from scientific studies funded by the Agricultural Research Service (ARS). For example, investigators Craig A. Johnston, John P... read more Fri Mar 2010

Teens Who Drink Juice Have Healthier Diets, Eat More Whole Fruit

Categorie : Nutrition/Agriculture
New research published in the March/April issue of the American Journal of Health Promotion shows that teens drinking 100 percent fruit juice have more nutritious diets overall compared to non-consumers... ...

read more New research published in the March/April issue of the American Journal of Health Promotion shows that teens drinking 100 percent fruit juice have more nutritious diets overall compared to non-consumers... read more Fri Mar 2010

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