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    May 31, 2011 |Story| Chicago Tribune
  1. USDA testing finds 30-plus unapproved pesticides on the herb cilantro

    Just in time for cookout season, some unsettling news arrives for guacamole and salsa lovers: Federal testing turned up a wide array of unapproved pesticides on the herb cilantro — to an extent that surprises and concerns government scientists.
    Just in time for cookout season, some unsettling news arrives for guacamole and salsa lovers: Federal testing turned up a wide array of unapproved pesticides on the herb cilantro — to an extent that surprises and concerns government scientists....

    Tags: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Drug Administration, Chemical Industry, Politics, Diseases and Illnesses

  2. Jun 20, 2011 |Story| KCPQ-LTV
  3. Study finds food allergies affect 1 in 12 kids

    One in 12 kids in the United States may have a food allergy, according to new findings based on an online survey.
    Reuters
    One in 12 kids in the United States may have a food allergy, according to new findings based on an online survey. The study, published June 20th in Pediatrics, also showed that more than one third of those kids had severe allergies, and that allergies...

    Tags: Pediatrics, Science and Technology, Physical Conditions, Medical Research, New York

  4. Oct 19, 2009 |Story| Los Angeles Times
  5. Poring over facts about milk: cow's, goat's, soy, almond, rice and hemp

    Full-fat, low-fat or skim? Used to be, there weren't many choices to make over what to pour on your cereal. But the number of alternatives to cow's milk -- soy, goat's, hemp milk, more -- has steadily grown.
    Full-fat, low-fat or skim? Used to be, there weren't many choices to make over what to pour on your cereal. But the number of alternatives to cow's milk -- soy, goat's, hemp milk, more -- has steadily grown. Each has its fans: those who swear by goat's...

    Tags: Heart and Circulatory System, Colleges and Universities, Breast Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Prostate

  6. Mar 29, 2010 |Story| Chicago Tribune
  7. Organic: What it means on different products

    Some consumers are more than willing to pay higher prices for organically grown food and other products. But is the extra dollar worth it? The answer may depend upon personal priorities.
    Chicago Tribune
    Some consumers are more than willing to pay higher prices for organically grown food and other products. But is the extra dollar worth it? The answer may depend upon personal priorities. By definition, organically grown foods are produced without most...

    Tags: Environmental Issues, Beauty Products and Fragrances, Fertilizer, Diets and Dieting, Hazardous Materials

  8. Mar 4, 2011 |Story| Los Angeles Times
  9. Edwin D. Kilbourne dies at 90; virologist developed flu vaccine

    Dr. Edwin D. Kilbourne, a virologist who figured out how to manufacture a new influenza vaccine each year and was a principal advisor to the U.S. government on flu, died Feb. 21 in Branford, Conn. He was 90. No cause of death was released.
    Dr. Edwin D. Kilbourne, a virologist who figured out how to manufacture a new influenza vaccine each year and was a principal advisor to the U.S. government on flu, died Feb. 21 in Branford, Conn. He was 90. No cause of death was released. Kilbourne...

    Tags: Food and Drug Administration, Colleges and Universities, Elections, Chemical Industry, Politics

  10. May 17, 2011 |Story| Aberdeen News
  11. Industry, activists tangle on pesticide data

     WASHINGTON, D.C. — Every year for two decades, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued an annual report on the amount of pesticide residue it detects from samples of fresh fruits and vegetables around the country.  The Environmental...

    Tags: Annual Reports, Activism, Food and Drug Administration, U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

  12. May 17, 2011 |Story| Los Angeles Times
  13. Decline on autopsies may obscure understanding of disease

    Television crime shows have helped popularize autopsies, but in reality these postmortem exams are becoming rarer every year. Today, hospitals <a href="http://http://archive.ahrq.gov/clinic/epcsums/autopsum.htm">perform autopsies</a> on only about 5 percent of patients who die, down from roughly 50 percent in the 1960s. That's unfortunate, say experts, because details about the cause of death can be illuminating for both families and hospitals, even if they don't turn up an undiagnosed ailment or other new information about the cause of death.
    Kaiser Health News
    Television crime shows have helped popularize autopsies, but in reality these postmortem exams are becoming rarer every year. Today, hospitals perform autopsies on only about 5 percent of patients who die, down from roughly 50 percent in the 1960s. That's...

    Tags: Injuries and Wounds, Politics, Crimes, Johns Hopkins Hospital, American Medical Association

  14. Apr 21, 2011 |Story| Reuters
  15. Prenatal pesticide exposure linked with lower IQ

    CHICAGO (Reuters) - Babies exposed to pesticides before birth may have significantly lower intelligence scores by age 7 than children who were not exposed, three separate studies published on Thursday said.
    Reuters
    CHICAGO (Reuters) - Babies exposed to pesticides before birth may have significantly lower intelligence scores by age 7 than children who were not exposed, three separate studies published on Thursday said. Results from the studies -- two in New York and...

    Tags: Colleges and Universities, Urine, Health, Education, Human Body

  16. Apr 13, 2011 |Story| Chicago Tribune
  17. How to prevent infections from surgery

    Before surgery, you can prepare your body for healthy healing &#8212; and cut the odds of a surgical-site infection that requires hospital care. Here are tips from Dr. Calin Moucha, associate chief of joint replacement surgery at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City:
    Before surgery, you can prepare your body for healthy healing — and cut the odds of a surgical-site infection that requires hospital care. Here are tips from Dr. Calin Moucha, associate chief of joint replacement surgery at Mount Sinai Medical...

    Tags: Diabetes, Surgery, Health Treatments, Hospitals and Clinics, Diseases and Illnesses

  18. Jan 14, 2011 |Column| Chicago Tribune
  19. Readers on food allergies

    The feedback has been flooding in about our story on Robyn O'Brien, author and founder of allergykids.com. Our readers seem to agree that allergies to dyes or preservatives among kids are on the rise. Here are some of the ways they've eliminated the symptoms without medication.
    The feedback has been flooding in about our story on Robyn O'Brien, author and founder of allergykids.com. Our readers seem to agree that allergies to dyes or preservatives among kids are on the rise. Here are some of the ways they've eliminated the...

    Tags: Behavioral Conditions, Physical Conditions, New York, Chemical Industry, ADHD

  20. Sep 20, 2010 |Story| WPIX-LTV
  21. Harlem Organizations Unite to Fight Diseases Killing African Americans

    Dennis "Denny Moe" Mitchell is a legend in Harlem.   For those who may not recognize his name,  they are sure to know his famed business - Denny Moe's SuperStar Barbershop, located at 2496 Fredrick Douglas Boulevard between 133rd and 134th Streets.  The shop is not only known for great cuts, and celebrity clients, but it's also a great hub for information.
    Dennis "Denny Moe" Mitchell is a legend in Harlem. For those who may not recognize his name, they are sure to know his famed business - Denny Moe's SuperStar Barbershop, located at 2496 Fredrick Douglas Boulevard between 133rd and 134th Streets. The...

    Tags: Colleges and Universities, Prostate Cancer, Central Harlem, Diabetes, New York

  22. Sep 27, 2010 |Story| Los Angeles Times
  23. A new hip could mean pounds lost

    Hip and knee replacement surgery is supposed to alleviate pain and allow people to move better and lead a more active lifestyle. A new study published recently in the journal Orthopedics shows that could be the case, because weight loss may be one side effect of getting new knees and hips.
    Los Angeles Times
    Hip and knee replacement surgery is supposed to alleviate pain and allow people to move better and lead a more active lifestyle. A new study published recently in the journal Orthopedics shows that could be the case, because weight loss may be one side...

    Tags: Science and Technology, Surgery, Weight Loss, Los Angeles Times, Health

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