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Health Care Reform Legislation Passes: What it Means For Your Wallet
The House of Representatives passed the largest and most wide-reaching piece of social legislation passed in more than four decades. Some of the first changes that Democrats say will go into effect before 2011 include that people that are diagnosed with serious illnesses will no longer face annual spending caps. If you buy a health [...]
How Many Chickens Does it Take to Make McDonalds Breakfast? 1.1 Million (NYSE: MCD)
McDonalds (NYSE: MCD) serves untold numbers of Egg McMuffins, McGriddles and other popular breakfast items each morning to commuters and other customers. The bread, sausage, ham, bacon, cheese and eggs that make up the company’s delicious breakfast products don’t appear from thin air, and it turns out that it takes more than 1.1 million hens [...]
Wal-Mart Fires Employee for Using Medical Marijuana (NYSE: WMT)
Wal-Mart Stores (NYSE: WMT) fired one of its Michigan employees after failing a drug test given by his employer of the last five years, despite medical marijuana being legal in his state of residence and having a prescription. The employee, Joseph Casias, has a brain tumor and has gotten a medical prescription to use marijuana [...]
The Fat Tax -A Way to a Healthier America or a Poorer One?
The idea of the ‘fat tax’ has been batted around quite a bit in the last decade. Rising obesity rates, a continuing prevalence of lifestyle diseases and since roughly the beginning of 2009, recessionary conditions, have all come together to bring a new round of talks on the possibility of a ‘fat tax’. The state [...]
Studies Show Marijuana May Increase Psychosis
In numerous studies around the world, the use of cannabis has been shown to increase the risk for schizophrenia and psychosis. Researchers in New Zealand found that individuals using cannabis before the age of 15 were more than 300% more likely to develop mental illnesses like schizophrenia, while professor Robin Murray of the London Institute [...]
Ear Candling Brings Warnings from FDA
Natural medicines and procedures are a big market and many consumers are buying into the results being promised by advertisers and practitioners. However, the Food and Drug Administration is stepping up to warn consumers that claims may not be what they seem. Of particular concern is the popularity and promotion of ‘ear candling’. Ear candling [...]
Pediatricians Issue Warning About Hot Dogs
Parents of small children, specifically those age three and under, are constantly on the lookout for common choking hazards. There has been a lot of effort put forth to educate parents on what items pose a risk to their children, however pediatricians are now targeting certain manufacturers to encourage changes which can prevent choking in [...]
Some States Looking to Ban BPA in Baby and Toddler Products
Recent health concerns for BPA, an estrogen-like chemical found in plastics, have prompted some states to consider banning use of the chemical. The chemical can be found in numerous plastics on the market today including food and drink containers, most notably those that are used by infants and toddlers. Last month the Food and Drug [...]
Zinc To Be Removed From Denture Cream Formula
According to a press release issued by GlaxoSmithKline three major products are being pulled as the company works on a new zinc-free formula. Super PoliGrip Free, Super PoliGrip Comfort Seal Strips, and Super PoliGrip Powder are popular brands that have been under scrutiny by consumer groups and consumers who have filed lawsuits against the manufacturer. [...]
From a Few Treats to Childhood Obesity in Two Generations
Childhood obesity is an issue that was first raised as a possible concern in the eighties, a definite concern in the nineties, and now in 2010, an epidemic. Approximately 40% of American children between the ages of 2 and 19 are obese. In the seventies, this percentage was approximately around 5%. If these statistics seem [...]
New Simple Test Checks for Concussion
A concussion is an injury to the brain that can result in a bad headache, altered level of alertness meaning the person is drowsy or hard to arouse, loss of memory and even unconsciousness. Concussions occur in individuals who have taken a serious blow to the head. Most people who suffer from a concussion, without [...]
McDonald’s Sales Increase Globally, Decrease in the U.S.
McDonald’s, the world’s largest fast-food chain on the planet, reported that overall sales in the month of January have increased 2.6 percent globally, offsetting a 0.7 sales decrease in the United States. These figures do not include locations that have been open for less than 13 months. McDonald’s continues to succeed while competitors, such as [...]
Michelle Obama Launches Campaign to Fight Obesity
Obesity in the Untied States has reached epidemic levels. Common causes of obesity are: consumption of unhealthy foods, lack of physical activity, and general overconsumption. In an effort to combat childhood obesity, first lady Michelle Obama launched “Let’s Move”, a campaign geared to teach young people across the country the importance of nutrition and exercise. [...]
The Best Way To Quit Smoking: Cold Turkey
Smoking is bad for your health. No one will dispute this statement, however the topic of which method is most successful in helping people quit smoking is up for debate. Contrary to years ago when the only option was cold turkey, today smokers who are trying to give up the habit have plenty of products [...]
Swine Flu Killed 11,690, CDC Says
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that the swine flu has been responsible for 11,690 deaths in the United States thus far. The number of deaths could actually be as high as 17,160, and as low as 8,330, but the CDC uses the midpoint number in determining the death toll. The H1N1 disease [...]
Consumers Warned About Discount Medical Plans
Dr. Dev GnanaDev, immediate past president of the California Medical Association told the LA Times earlier this week that “They’re basically cheating poor people.” He was referring to companies that offer discounted medical plans disguised as medical insurance. The two of course are completely different. Medical insurance coverage provides the assurance that agreed treatments and [...]
Try Alternative Therapies for Stubborn School Sores
Impetigo or school sores are caused by either of two bacteria, Staphylococcus or Streptococcus, and are not, as was once thought, from poor hygiene. These bacteria live harmlessly on our skin or in our nose, but any cuts, abrasions or eczema can allow the bacteria to enter the body. Called “school sores” because they affect [...]
Research Reveals Link Between Antidepressants and Delayed Lactation
A new study, the first to look at the impact of antidepressants and breast feeding had findings that indicate that there could be a link between antidepressants and lactation in women. The study found that delayed lactation after giving birth was twice as common in moms who were taking SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) antidepressants [...]
Eating Less Salt Could Save Your Life
Researchers reported in the New England Journal of Medicine this past week that reducing salt intake by as little as 1/2 teaspoon a day could prevent as many as 66,000 strokes, 99,000 heart attacks and 92,000 US deaths in the United States. It would also save approximately $24 billion dollars a year in health care [...]
Fertility Issues Linked To Flame Retardant Chemicals
Each day we are exposed to chemicals that range from relatively safe to downright harmful. Our natural environment is no longer “natural” and many of the chemicals used in day-to-day products have been found to cause more harm than good. There are many recent examples of the negative consequences caused by overexposure to chemicals, with [...]
Michelle Obama Kicks of Campaign Against Childhood Obesity
This past week Michelle Obama kicked off a campaign to begin a national movement to fight childhood obesity. Obesity has been on the rise and year after year the numbers reach new shocking highs. Current statistics show that 2/3 of all adults and 1 in 3 of all children in this country are overweight or [...]
Loss of Smell May Determine Memory Loss
People diagnosed with memory related disorders such as Alzheimer’s or dementia suffer from several different symptoms. A loss of smell now suggests the potential for Alzheimer’s disease. An olfactory test is now said to be a new and economical option to identifying an early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. A recent study published by the Journal [...]
New Study Links Flame Retardants to Fertility Issues
A new study conducted by researchers at the University of California Berkley has shown a link between flame retardants and fertility. The study results can be found in the January 26th Journal of Environmental Health Perspectives. Results of the study found that women had difficulty getting pregnant when they had high levels of flame retardant [...]
New Blood Test Could Lead to Easier Colon Cancer Detection
Colon cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in both men and women in the United States. While the cancer is pretty evenly spread, men do have just a slightly higher risk over women in developing the disease. Over our lifetimes, each of us has about a 1 in 19 chance of being diagnosed [...]
Weight Watchers Files Complaint Against Jenny Craig
Weight Watchers and Jenny Craig are at war. Weight watchers filed suit against Jenny Craig on January 19, 2010. The lawsuit alleges that Jenny Craig defamed Weight Watcher’s weight-loss program. The complaint is concerning the recent adds featuring Valerie Bertinelli where Bertinelli claims that Jenny Craig clients lost over twice as much weight as those [...]
Consumer Safety At Risk When Companies Fail To Issue Speedy Recalls
McNeil Consumer Healthcare has issued a voluntary recall of specific over-the-counter medications. This recall comes on the heels of a consultation between the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and McNeil Consumer Healthcare. McNeil Consumer Healthcare is a Division of McNeil-PPC Inc, which is a Johnson & Johnson company. The recall affects consumers who purchased certain [...]
E-cigarettes Under Fire
Smoking is the leading preventable cause of death in the United States today, responsible for 467,000 premature deaths each year. Many people understand the risks and dangers of cigarette smoking, and often seek other options to help them finally kick the habit. E-cigarettes have been marketed by many companies as a safe alternative to cigarettes. [...]
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