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Misc. News
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Consumer Affair
Public Letter for Support of Dr. Yue
For your information, there is a copyright infringement case pending in the Supreme Court that may help shape your understanding of the U.S. legal system. It is a very interesting case.
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POWERRPC的软件。区法庭仅仅经历
3个月便迅速判处岳博士败诉，判决忽略所有证据，随后命令岳东晓博士赔偿被告律师费用
20多万美元.
Jan 5, 2009 - 2:42:33 PM
General Health
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Environment
Precautionary Advice for Cell Phone Use
The World Health Organization has been compiling data on the health risks of electromagnetic fields emitted by cell phones, but the release of the report has been delayed for over two years.
Jan 7, 2009 - 1:07:15 PM
Misc. News
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Consumer Affair
How to Avoid Genetically Modified Ingredients
In
the U.S., food products that contain genetically modified organisms
(GMOs) do not have to be labeled as such. This is a big problem,
considering more than 90% of surveyed consumers say they would avoid
products with these ingredients and since most packaged foods on
grocery store shelves already contain hidden GMOs.
Jan 7, 2009 - 1:04:10 PM
Food & Health
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Technologies
Studies of the Week: Multiple 2008 Studies Confirm Genetically Modified Crops Damage Human Health and the Environment
But a recent series of
peer-reviewed studies were published in 2008 confirming previous
studies indicating potentially severe health and environmental problems
associated with the biotech crops.
Jan 7, 2009 - 1:02:50 PM
Food & Health
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Laws & Politics
Alert Update of the Week: Stop Vilsack
Over
the past month, the Organic Consumers Association (OCA) has been
alerting our nationwide network about Obama's proposed appointment of
Monsanto ally and former Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack to the position of
Secretary of Agriculture.
Jan 7, 2009 - 1:00:54 PM
Food & Health
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Agri. & Environ.
Phthalate Alters Germ Cell Development
Di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP), one of the most abundant phthalates
produced, has been incorporated into flexible plastic products such as
food containers and packaging, toys, medical equipment, and home and
garden products. DEHP is being phased out of some products because of
growing concern about its potential health effects. A French team has
now established the first tangible link between one phthalate, the DEHP
metabolite mono-2-ethylhexyl phthalate (MEHP), and altered human germ
cell development
Jan 7, 2009 - 11:55:26 AM
Food & Health
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Laws & Politics
Newman's Own Organics gets warning letter
Based
on our review of the product label, we have concluded that the Spelt
Pretzels product is misbranded within the meaning of section 403(w) of
the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the Act) [21 U.S.C. § 343(w)]
because the label fails to declare the presence of wheat, a major food
allergen, as required by section 403(w)(1)
Jan 7, 2009 - 8:25:28 AM
Food & Health
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Technologies
Scientists Aim to Spike Pest's Biochemical Punch Bowl
Tiny, wormlike organisms called nematodes can be friend or foe to
farmers. One such foe, the soybean cyst nematode Heterodera glycines,
costs soybean farmers $1 billion annually in crop losses and chemical
controls. But now, the crop pests could become their own worst enemies,
thanks to biochemical sabotage.
Jan 7, 2009 - 8:19:16 AM
Misc. News
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Consumer Affair
Envy? Denial? Must be a Class Reunion!
Nowhere in science is the "survivorship bias" as well demonstrated as the class reunion.
Jan 6, 2009 - 10:44:09 AM
Food & Health
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Cooking & Packing
Healthy Recipes: Oatmeal-Carrot Muffins
This week’s recipe for rich, moist muffins will help you satisfy your
craving for a sweet treat while providing a nutritious foundation to
start your day. The recipe calls for oats, which are a rich source of
dietary fiber and provide the muffins’ hearty texture. While usually
eaten at breakfast, these muffins are wonderful any time of day. They
are perfect for snacking and make a nice addition to the dinner table
in lieu of traditional dinner rolls.
Jan 6, 2009 - 9:38:42 AM
General Health
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Lifestyle
Physical activity may not be key to obesity epidemic
A recent international study fails to support the
common belief that the number of calories burned in physical activity
is a key factor in rising rates of obesity.
Jan 6, 2009 - 8:31:32 AM
Diet & Health
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Children & Women
New infant formula safety advice could prevent infant suffering
Wheat-based
infant follow-on formulas are better reconstituted with fruit juice and
should be stored in the fridge at 4°C to prevent growth of meningitis
bacteria, according to recent research.
Jan 6, 2009 - 8:29:36 AM
Diet & Health
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General Health
Low-carb diets prove better at controlling type 2 diabetes
In a six-month
comparison of low-carb diets, one that encourages eating carbohydrates
with the lowest-possible rating on the glycemic index leads to greater
improvement in blood sugar control, according to Duke University
Medical Center researchers.
Jan 5, 2009 - 1:59:03 PM
Misc. News
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Recalls & Alerts
National Brands Inc. Issues a Nationwide Recall of Topaz brand Wafer Rolls Because of Possible Health Risks
National
Brands Inc., Spring Valley NY is initiating a nationwide recall of all their
4.76oz (135gm) cans and 12.3oz (350gm) cans of Topaz brand Wafer Rolls because
it may be contaminated with Melamine.
Jan 5, 2009 - 10:15:49 AM
Food & Health
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Laws & Politics
Labeling of Bug-Based Food Colorings Will Help Some Consumers
After a decade-long gestation period, the
Food
and Drug Administration has finally ordered
that food and cosmetics manufacturers that color their products with carmine
and cochineal list them by name in ingredient lists.
Jan 5, 2009 - 10:13:49 AM
Food & Health
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Laws & Politics
Govt. Science Panels Skewed Toward Industry, Says Report
The National Coal Council issues
reports with titles such as “Coal: America’s Energy Future” and “The
Urgency of Sustainable Coal.” And while its web site loads, Aaron Copeland’s
“Fanfare for the Common Man” streams triumphantly over the image of an
American bald eagle.
Jan 5, 2009 - 10:11:12 AM
Diet & Health
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Body Weight
Study links obesity to elevated risk of ovarian cancer
A new epidemiological study has found
that among women who have never used menopausal hormone therapy, obese
women are at an increased risk of developing ovarian cancer compared
with women of normal weight.
Jan 5, 2009 - 9:56:27 AM
Food & Health
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Laws & Politics
Court Scolds Gerber for Marketing Candy as “Fruit Juice Snacks”
The Gerber Products Company, owned
by Nestleì, has drawn harsh criticism from a U.S. Court of Appeals for
using pictures of real fruit to market a gummi-bear-like candy formerly
called “Fruit Juice Snacks.” The Court said consumers would likely
be deceived because the package depicts images of oranges, cherries and
strawberries, though the leading ingredients are corn syrup and sugar.
Jan 2, 2009 - 12:04:37 PM
Food & Health
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Laws & Politics
FDA looks at Seroquel Marketing
If 100 million
Americans
have high cholesterol and only
8 million have schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, how can AstraZeneca's
Seroquel not cholesterol pill Crestor be its second best selling pill?
Jan 2, 2009 - 9:50:45 AM
Diet & Health
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Cancer
Vitamins C and E and beta carotene again fail to reduce cancer risk in randomized controlled trial
Editor's
note: Does the study mean vitamins are useless? No. Vitamins are
always vitamins. Try to use a nutrition-balanced diet and if
neccessary take vitamin supplements.
Jan 1, 2009 - 9:48:50 PM
Diet & Health
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General Health
Antioxidants offer pain relief in patients with chronic pancreatitis
Antioxidant supplementation
was found to be effective in relieving pain and reducing levels of
oxidative stress in patients with chronic pancreatitis (CP), reports a
new study in Gastroenterology
Jan 1, 2009 - 1:51:53 PM
Diet & Health
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Cancer
Grape seed extract kills leukemia cells
A new study
published in the Jan 1, 2009 issue of Clinical Cancer Research suggests that
grape seed extracts may be chemo- protective against leukemia.
Dec 31, 2008 - 4:33:33 PM
Misc. News
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Consumer Affair
Get Out of Denial About Your Food Says Cowboy Activist!
With his cowboy hat and
handlebar mustache, agricultural activist Trent Loos is a one-man army
against the animal rights movement.
Dec 30, 2008 - 4:06:27 PM
Diet & Health
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Cancer
Food additive may promote growth of lung cancer
A new study suggests that high intake of inorganic phosphates
found in a variety of processed foods including meats, cheeses, beverages and
bakery products may promote growth of lung cancer and even increase the risk of
developing the disease in individuals predisposed to the disease.
Dec 29, 2008 - 10:43:13 AM
Diet & Health
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General Health
Gardening provides recommended physical activity for older adults
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American
College of Sports Medicine recommends at least 30 minutes of
moderate-intensity physical activity on most days of the week in order
to maintain and improve optimal health.
Dec 29, 2008 - 9:51:43 AM
Diet & Health
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General Health
Another reason to avoid high-fat diet -- it can disrupt our biological clock
Indulgence in a high-fat diet can not only lead to overweight because
of excessive calorie intake, but also can affect the balance of
circadian rhythms – everyone's 24-hour biological clock, Hebrew
University of Jerusalem researchers have shown.
Dec 29, 2008 - 9:49:43 AM
Diet & Health
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Cancer
Carcinogens in Meat
Modern methods of raising animals for food have made matters even worse
for meat-eaters. Antibiotics, hormones, heavy metals, dioxins, and
various other compounds are raising the risk of cancer.
Dec 27, 2008 - 12:25:32 PM
General Health
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Drug News
Did Wyeth Illegally Promote its Cancer-Associated HRT?
Revelations of Wyeth's
alleged pay-to-play, ghostwritten articles in medical journals brought
by Sen. Charles Grassley (R- Iowa) this week could not come at a worse
time for the company.
Dec 27, 2008 - 9:16:28 AM
Diet & Health
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Children & Women
Vitamin D deficiency linked to high odds of having C-section
Vitamin D
deficiency during pregnancy increases risk of having a Caesarean delivery,
according to a new study published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology
& Metabolism.
Dec 23, 2008 - 11:42:42 AM
Food & Health
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Cooking & Packing
Healthy Recipes: Potato-Veggie Pancakes
Latkes are a traditional Hanukkah dish, yet these crispy pancakes can
be prepared year round and enjoyed by all. Although latkes can be high
in fat if fried in oil, our version is baked, providing a healthier
alternative. Potatoes are usually the main ingredient for this dish,
but they don’t have to be the only one. Using grated carrots and green
onions boosts the health quotient and adds interesting texture and
depth to the flavors.
Dec 23, 2008 - 10:32:21 AM
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