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Media Companies, Beware the Priceline Negotiator (New York Times)
March 24, 2009Mark Cuban, as he often does, stirred up quite a debate this weekend, with a post challenging the arguments by the owners of Boxee and others that the Internet is going to force the cable television networks to sell programming à la carte , rather than in one big bundle.
Michelle Obama and Rachele Mussolini (Pravda Ru)
March 24, 2009The beginning of springtime is a good moment to start a vegetable garden. As we all know, vegetables are a source of vitamins, nutrients and in order to maintain good health, we should all eat several ounces each day.
Food industry jumps into video, Twitter, Facebook (Detroit Free Press)
March 24, 2009It's not just a dream. Your supermarket really is talking to you. And it says it's time for vitamins.
Michelle Obama and Rachele Mussolini (Pravda)
March 24, 2009The beginning of springtime is a good moment to start a vegetable garden. As we all know, vegetables are a source of vitamins, nutrients and in order to maintain good health, we should all eat several ounces each day.
Food companies add new ingredient: Social networking (PhysOrg)
March 23, 2009It's not just a dream. Your supermarket really is talking to you. And its says it's time for vitamins.
Vitamin E (New York Times)
March 23, 2009Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin that acts as an antioxidant. Reference from A.D.A.M. Vitamin E is an antioxidant that protects body tissue from damage caused by unstable substances called free radicals. Free radicals can harm cells, tissues, and organs.
Too Little Sun Cuts Americans’ Vitamin D, Study Says (Update1) (Bloomberg)
March 23, 2009March 23 (Bloomberg) -- Blood levels of vitamin D in Americans plunged in recent years, probably because people spend more time indoors, get too little sun and use a lot of high- protection sunscreen, said a team of researchers.
Want to live longer? Cut back on red meat (CNN)
March 23, 2009Burger lovers beware: People who eat red meat every day have a higher risk of dying over a 10-year period -- mostly because of cardiovascular disease or cancer --than their peers who eat less red or processed meat, according to a new study of about half a million people.
NeutraHealth looks to increase market share (Financial Times)
March 23, 2009NeutraHealth , the Aim-listed supplier of vitamins and supplements to supermarkets, reported a drop in pretax profits but said it would increase market share as consumers trade down to own-brand health products.
Too Little Sun Cuts Vitamin D by Half in Americans, Study Says (Bloomberg)
March 23, 2009March 23 (Bloomberg) -- Blood levels of vitamin D in Americans plunged in recent years, probably because people spend more time indoors, get too little sun and use a lot of high- protection sunscreen, said a team of researchers.
Too Much Red Meat May Shorten Lifespan (HealthDay via Yahoo! News)
March 23, 2009MONDAY, March 23 (HealthDay News) -- Diets high in red meat and in processed meat shorten life span not just from cancer and heart disease but from Alzheimer's, stomach ulcers and an array of other conditions as well, a U.S. National Cancer Institute study has found.
What's eating our kids? (Dayton Daily News)
March 23, 2009Sodium — that's what worries Greye Dunn. He thinks about calories, too, and whether he's getting enough vitamins. But it's the sodium that really scares him.
Time to focus on folate (C-Health)
March 23, 2009Age related macular degeneration is one of the leading causes of blindness in older people. While there is no known cure, researchers continue to look for ways to lower risk of developing the disease. Past research has looked at the potential benefit from lutein, a plant chemical found in many leafy greens. Now, a new study suggests a possible benefit from B vitamins, specifically B6, B12 and ...
Monday Meal Makeover: Italian Rice Balls (Fox News)
March 23, 2009These Arancini di rosis are baked, not fried. Salute!
Is the prostate test still worth it? (Fortune via Yahoo! Finance)
March 23, 2009Should men age 50 and older have an annual PSA test for prostate cancer? One of the hottest topics in medicine ratcheted up a few degrees last week when the New England Journal of Medicine released results of two large studies.
Is the prostate test still worth it? (CNN Money)
March 23, 2009Should men age 50 and older have an annual PSA test for prostate cancer? One of the hottest topics in medicine ratcheted up a few degrees last week when the New England Journal of Medicine released results of two large studies. They presented a mixed picture.
vitamin: Definition from Answers.com
March 23, 2009More about Vitamins: Purpose Precautions Preparation Aftercare Risks Resources Vitamins Definition Vitamins are organic components in food that are
When eating is a sickness (Delaware County Times)
March 23, 2009The woman in Dr. Holly Grishkat’s support group had the classic symptoms of anorexia. She looked emaciated, and was so lacking in vitamins and minerals that her hair was falling out.
Do I need to 'boost' my immune system? (San Francisco Chronicle)
March 23, 2009A: The human immune system works every minute of our lives to keep us healthy. It is a finely regulated and wonderfully complex network of biologic signals that help to maintain our internal balance with the external world. An underactive immune system can...
NeutraHealth confident for 2009 (ShareCast via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Finance)
March 23, 2009Vitamin & supplement companies NeutraHealth revealed a 3.7% drop in pre-tax profit but says it is in a strong position to face the challenges of 2009.
South Africa: Drug Bust at CTN Airport (AllAfrica.com)
March 23, 2009Nearly a ton of tablets being imported into the country by controversial vitamin entrepreneur Matthias Rath have been seized by the Medicines Control Council from a warehouse at Cape Town International Airport.
Change diet for better by choosing more fruits, veggies, whole grains (Memphis Commercial Appeal)
March 23, 2009Been promising yourself to eat better? Here's your chance. March is National Nutrition Month, so it's a great time to make changes in your diet. To help you get started, we asked five local registered dietitians from the Memphis District Dietetic Association to offer their top three simple suggestions for changing your diet for the better.
Accounts, People & Miscellany (New York Times)
March 23, 2009Accounts.
START SWEET TALKING FOR WINTER (Leader Community Newspapers)
March 22, 2009The Autumn quarter is well and truly upon us. Melbourne Autumn, with its glorious afternoons and chilly mornings, tends to bring with it the early sounds of sniffles and coughs. If you want to try your best to avoid the cold front this year, it’s time we talk honey.
Diet gets mixed reviews from peers (The Globe Gazette)
March 22, 2009A University of Iowa endocrinologist said he has “significant concerns” about a 400-calorie-per-day diet.
Prostate Exams: When Are They Necessary? (Time.com via Yahoo! News)
March 22, 2009New research shows that prostate screens do little to save lives but remain the first line of defense against cancer
Slapped by recession, can Consumer Nation rethink? (The Oregonian)
March 22, 2009Associated PressA young boy takes a break from shopping with his mother and climbs on a giant L.L. Bean boot outside the L.L. Bean store at Ross Park Mall in Ross Township, Pa. The boot seems to shout: No buy...
Proteins From Garden Pea May Help Fight High Blood Pressure, Kidney Disease (Science Daily)
March 22, 2009Researchers in Canada are reporting that proteins found in a common garden pea show promise as a natural food additive or new dietary supplement for fighting high blood pressure and chronic kidney disease. Those potentially life-threatening conditions affect millions of people worldwide.
Proteins from garden pea may help fight high blood pressure, kidney disease (PhysOrg)
March 22, 2009Researchers in Canada are reporting that proteins found in a common garden pea show promise as a natural food additive or new dietary supplement for fighting high blood pressure and chronic kidney disease (CKD). Those potentially life-threatening conditions affect millions of people worldwide.
Proteins from garden pea may help fight high blood pressure and kidney disease (Daily Telegraph)
March 22, 2009Extracts from garden peas could be used as a food additive or supplement to reduce high blood pressure and kidney disease claim scientists.
Proteins from Garden Pea May Help Fight High Blood Pressure, Kidney Disease (Newswise)
March 22, 2009Researchers in Canada are reporting that proteins found in a common garden pea show promise as a natural food additive or new dietary supplement for fighting high blood pressure and chronic kidney disease (CKD). Those potentially life-threatening conditions affect millions of people worldwide. Their study is scheduled for presentation in March at the 237th National Meeting of the American ...
7 decades of wacky dieting trends (MSNBC)
March 22, 2009They may be called fad diets, but many weight-loss ideas sure stick around longer than leggings and platform wedges. From the cookie to cabbage soup diet, take a look back at the ways women have fought fat for the past century.
Slapped by recession, can Consumer Nation rethink? (The San Francisco Examiner)
March 22, 2009The Ann Taylor Loft at the Ross Park Mall offers 50 percent off, in Ross Township, Pa., Wednesday, March 18, 2009. Such sales feed the contradictions that confront 21st-century America. We love to shop, but we need to save.
Special vitamin supplement could prevent baby brain disorder (New Kerala)
March 22, 2009London, Mar 22: Taking a special vitamin supplement during pregnancy can keep hydrocephalus, one of the most common birth brain defects, at bay, claim researchers.
'Vitamin' for baby brain disorder (BBC News)
March 22, 2009A dietary supplement taken during pregnancy could cut the risk of hydrocephalus, research suggests.
Special vitamin supplement could prevent baby brain disorder (The Times of India)
March 22, 2009LONDON: Taking a special vitamin supplement during pregnancy can keep hydrocephalus, one of the most common birth brain defects, at bay, claim researchers.
Scientist is deep in cancer fight (The Buffalo News)
March 22, 2009ells have interested Harry Slocum since the '60s, when he decided to become a research scientist. At age 61, Slocum has spent more than half his life working with fellow scientists at Roswell Park Cancer Institute searching for a cure. Married for 35 years with three children, Slocum rides his steel-frame bike to work each day, dedicating each mile to cancer patients--happy that he can.
5 Nutrition Facts About Milk and Healthy Kids (US News & World Report)
March 22, 2009Including some surprising things about whole milk, flavored milk, and lactose intolerance.
Stem the leading cause of age-related blindness by eating leafy greens (Toronto Sun)
March 22, 2009Age related macular degeneration is one of the leading causes of blindness in older people. While there is no known cure, researchers continue to look for ways to lower risk of developing the disease. Past research has looked at the potential benefit from lutein, a plant chemical found in many leafy greens. Now, a new study suggests a possible benefit from B vitamins, specifically B6, B12 and ...
Couple tries to buy from only blacks (Baltimore Sun)
March 22, 2009Maggie Anderson drives 14 miles to buy groceries, which might seem curious given that she lives in bustling Oak Park, Ill. She and her husband, John, patronize gas stations in Rockford and Phoenix, Ill. They travel 18 miles to a health food store in Chicago's South Shore neighborhood for vitamins, supplements and personal care products.
Slapped by recession, can Consumer Nation rethink? (AP via Yahoo! News)
March 21, 2009The first thing you see is the enormous boot.
Eat smart, say 'chard' (The News & Observer)
March 21, 2009Swiss chard is flavorful, tender and easy to grow, but that's not all. Its stem colors and striking leaves make it a spectacular ornamental plant.
Certain vitamins and diet changes may help ease multiple sclerosis (Tulsa World)
March 21, 2009Dear Pharmacist, I watched Montel Williams talk about his multiple sclerosis on Oprah. He described a knife-like, burning pain in his legs similar to what I experience. Since I've started taking the vitamin B12 you suggested in Chapter 15 of your Drug Muggers book, my pain has lessened.
Katie Holmes' Scientology makeover (Bangshowbiz via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News)
March 21, 2009Katie Holmes' recent unkempt appearance has horrified Scientology leaders, prompting them to order her to undergo a special makeover.
The best from the makeup booths (Los Angeles Times)
March 20, 2009Our sampling from the 2009 Los Angeles Makeup Show. Vitamin-fortified eyeliner, air-brush blush and the latest makeup to soften the harsh reality of a high-definition lens. The Makeup Show L.A. downtown last week offered every product that professionals and plain old beauty junkies could possibly need.
Europe Stocks Gain; Stoxx 600 Caps Second Straight Weekly Rise (Bloomberg)
March 20, 2009March 20 (Bloomberg) -- European stocks rose, capping the Dow Jones Stoxx 600 Index’s second straight weekly gain, as a rally in oil and metals producers offset a loss at Ericsson AB’s mobile-phone venture.
Stiefel Labs reportedly considering sale (AP via Yahoo! Finance)
March 20, 2009Stiefel Laboratories Inc., a privately held skincare products maker, is reportedly considering selling itself for several billion dollars.
Have you tried Focus Factor for your ADHD child? (The Jackson Sun)
March 20, 2009A mom says there is now a child's version of Focus Factor. She talked to another mom who was trying her child on this all-natural med. She wants to know if any other moms have tried this and if it worked. She thinks its "much llike taking vitamins and minerals."
Europe Stocks Fluctuate; Stoxx 600 Posts Second Weekly Gain (Bloomberg)
March 20, 2009March 20 (Bloomberg) -- European stocks drifted between gains and declines as a rally in oil and metals producers offset a loss at Ericson AB’s mobile-phone venture.
Europe Stocks Fluctuate; Stoxx 600 Posts Weekly Gain (Correct) (Bloomberg)
March 20, 2009(Corrects spelling of Ericsson AB in first paragraph.) March 20 (Bloomberg) -- European stocks drifted between gains and declines as a rally in oil and metals producers offset a loss at Ericsson AB’s mobile-phone venture.
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