Archive for November 30th, 2007

Sweetwater Valley Farms Recalls Cheese

Friday, November 30th, 2007

Sweetwater Valley Farms is recalling its Tennessee Aged Southern Mild Cheddar Cheese (yellow) and Tennessee Aged Southern Sharp Cheddar Cheese (yellow).

Quality Plus Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Eggs

Friday, November 30th, 2007

People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to eggs run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume Jackson’s Quality Plus Smoked Wild Salmon Spread.

NYC Needle-Exchange Programs To Reduce Spread Of HIV

Friday, November 30th, 2007

Needle-exchange programs in Washington, D.C., should receive public funding in an effort to reduce the spread of HIV.

High-Trauma Fractures In Older Men, Women Linked To Osteoporosis

Friday, November 30th, 2007

Researchers are challenging a widely held belief that fractures resulting from major trauma, such as automobile accidents, are not related to osteoporosis.

Expanded Efforts To Address Nationwide Childhood Overweight Epidemic

Friday, November 30th, 2007

‘We Can’ program will expand efforts to address the epidemic of childhood overweight.

Clinton To Invest $50B To Fight Global HIV/AIDS

Friday, November 30th, 2007

Hillary Rodham Clinton reiterated her commitment to invest $50 billion to fight HIV/AIDS.

No Real Increase In Obesity Among Adults

Friday, November 30th, 2007

After a quarter century of increases, obesity prevalence has not measurably increased in the past few years but levels are still high.

Tips To Fight Cancer With Your Fork

Friday, November 30th, 2007

Holiday foods are delicious to eat, some have an added bonus of containing cancer-preventing nutrients.

Health Advocates Warn Against Complacency In Fighting HIV/AIDS Pandemic

Friday, November 30th, 2007

Global health advocates on warned against complacency in fighting the HIV/AIDS pandemic ahead of World AIDS Day on Dec. 1.

Edwards Might Enforce Health Insurance Mandate

Friday, November 30th, 2007

John Edwards said that U.S. residents who can afford to pay for health insurance could have their wages garnished or tax refunds withheld in the event that they do not obtain coverage.