Thursday, September 8th, 2011
Lab mice living in a rich, stimulating environment do not become obese when given an unlimited food supply because a brain chemical called neurotrophic factor makes them convert energy-storing white fat cells into energy-burning brown fat cells. The scientists who discovered the biological mechanism that switches on this ...
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Thursday, May 5th, 2011
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is stepping in and taking action, allowing the agency to protect the nation against potentially unsafe goods from entering the food supply chain and ward off stings of contamination such as the rise in salmonella outbreaks popping up in many segments of the ...
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Monday, April 18th, 2011
Keep A Breast Foundation announces the Non Toxic Revolution campaign. The goal of the Non Toxic Revolution (NTR) is to inform and educate young people about the dangers of toxic chemicals in our environment and food supply and the link to breast cancer. The program focuses on prevention as a ...
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Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011
Some Americans fear the radiation-tainted foods in Japan will enter the U.S. food supply, but experts say that so far, there is no risk to U.S. consumers — and only minor risk to those living near the stricken reactor.
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Friday, December 3rd, 2010
Managing diabetes in a child requires a careful balance of insulin, diet, and exercise. Buying essential medical supplies, such as needles and testing strips, adds a financial burden to families. According to a new study soon to be published in The Journal of Pediatrics, the resulting food insecurity ...
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