Alternative Medicine
"We Don't Want High Fructose Corn Syrup"
September 6th, 2012Citizens for Health Gathering 100,000 Signatures to Send to Food CEOs
As concerns grow around the controversial industrial sweetener, High Fructose Corn Syrup, one of the nation's most respected consumer advocacy groups, Citizens for Health, is sponsoring a petition to tell the US Food & Beverage industry that American families do not want the man-made ingredient in the products they buy.
Leading Organic Food Brand Speaks Out Against Recent Study
September 6th, 2012
In response to the Stanford University study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, Shazi Visram, founder, CEO and Chief Mom of Happy Family, is speaking out to shed light on the subject of organic vs. conventional foods and offers the following statement:
High blood pressure is out of control for too many Americans
September 5th, 2012
The majority of people with high blood pressure are being treated with medicine and have seen a doctor at least twice in the past year, yet their condition is still not under control, according to a new Vital Signs report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Millions more are either aware they have high blood pressure but aren't getting treated with medicine or don'
West Nile Outbreak Set To Be Worst in US History
September 5th, 2012
With the West Nile Virus outbreak set to be the worst in US history, the nation's emergency physicians urge the public to take precautions now to protect from being infected.
Half of American Adults have Periodontal Disease
September 5th, 2012
One out of every two American adults aged 30 and over has periodontal disease, according to recent findings from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Youth Are Invited to “Step into Service”
September 5th, 2012UnitedHealth HEROES fight to end childhood obesity
Starting today UnitedHealthcare and YSA are inviting schools and other community-based nonprofit organizations to “Step into Service” by applying for UnitedHealth HEROES grants.
Fall Sports: Staying Active While Being Safe for the Season
September 4th, 2012
Summer is coming to an end, and it won't be long before athletes and sports enthusiasts take to the field to play soccer, football, volleyball or some other fall sport.
Low/no/reduced sodium NPD claims decline despite salt concerns
September 4th, 2012
Despite increased awareness about the risks of too much sodium in consumers' diets and pledges from governments around the world to reduce salt levels in food, products with low/no/reduced sodium claims have seen some decline over the past years according to new findings from Mintel.
Exercise Program Benefits Cancer Patients At Fredericksburg Oncology Practice
August 31st, 2012Patients Report Increased Energy, Flexibility, Focus
A gentle fitness program at Fredericksburg Oncology is improving the lives of cancer patients, echoing research findings on the possible physical and mental benefits of exercising with cancer, noted Dr. Frederick C. Tucker, Jr., who heads the practice.
Study Supports Correlation between Hormone Replacement Therapy and Cancer
August 31st, 2012
The Million Women Study is a study, conducted by UK researchers, of women's health analyzing data from more than one million women aged 50 and over. It is a collaborative project between Cancer Research UK and the National Health Service (NHS), with additional funding from the Medical Research Council (UK).
