Maple Leaf takes blame for food poison outbreak (Reuters) - Reuters - The head of Canada's
biggest meat processor said on Wednesday his company was fully
accountable for a nationwide outbreak of listeriosis food
poisoning, which has been linked to deaths of 15 people.
New attack ad on TV, but this one targets hot dogs (AP) - AP - A new TV commercial shows kids eating hot dogs in a school cafeteria and one little boy's haunting lament: "I was dumbfounded when the doctor told me I have late-stage colon cancer."
Nuts and corn not source of colon ills: study (Reuters) - Reuters - Contrary to popular belief and common
medical advice, eating seeds, nuts, corn and popcorn does not
cause the bowel disease diverticulosis or its painful
complications, researchers said on Tuesday.
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Do Your Kids Need More DHA? - DHA has recently gained much attention, and is now appearing in unexpected places - from eggs to baby foods to milk. But why should we care about DHA. Click to read more.
Everyday Fruits Pack as Much Nutrition Punch as Exotic Fruits - With the bounty of summer produce nearing its end, perhaps it's time to reintroduce your taste buds to everyday fruits that pack a surprising and forgotten amount of respectable nutrition! Click title to read more.
The Cholesterol-Lowering Power of Plant Sterols - Did you know that plant sterols have been studied for over 50 years for their cholesterol-lowering ability? These chemical compounds work to lower total cholesterol levels by blocking the amount of cholesterol that is absorbed in the body’s digestive tract. Click title to read more.
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High Cholesterol Levels Drop Naturally In Children On High-Fat Anti-Seizure Diet, Hopkins Study Show - Elevated cholesterol levels return to normal or near normal levels over time in four out of 10 children with uncontrollable epilepsy treated with the high-fat ketogenic diet, according to results of a Johns Hopkins Children's Center study reported in the Journal of Child Neurology. The study appears online ahead of print here.
Eating Nuts, Popcorn Not Linked With Higher Risk Of Diverticulosis - Contrary to a common recommendation to avoid eating popcorn, nuts and corn to prevent diverticular complications, a large prospective study of men indicates that the consumption of these foods does not increase the risk of diverticulosis or diverticular complications, according to a study in the August 27 issue of JAMA. Diverticular disease is a common and costly digestive disorder in Western countries. One-third of the U.S.
Vacci-Test Demonstrates The First Same-Shift Test For E.coli O157:H7 - With food safety top of mind for consumers and the food industry, Vacci-Test Corporation ("Vacci-Test") is pleased to announce that its first food safety test, FoodChek(TM)-E.coli, has successfully completed a field trial at a major meat packaging facility and has shown that it can accurately test for E.coli O157:H7 in less than 6 hours, including enrichment. FoodChek(TM)-E.coli is a revolutionary new same-shift test that is rapid, accurate and cost effective.
