‘Use Only as Directed’ Isn’t Easy By Laura Landro for the Wall Street Journal A new push is under way to make prescription drug information clearer and stem the rise in emergency room visits and hospitalizations resulting from patients … Continue reading
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Did you see the size of that chicken?
Reasons to Crow About Ever-Bigger Chickens By Matt Riddley for the Wall Street Journal Of all the amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals in the world, the most abundant species is probably the chicken. At any one time, approximately 20 … Continue reading
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Are you Gluten Sensitive?
Clues to Gluten Sensitivity By Melinda Beck for the Wall Street Journal Lisa Rayburn felt dizzy, bloated and exhausted. Wynn Avocette suffered migraines and body aches. Stephanie Meade’s 4-year-old daughter had constipation and threw temper tantrums. All three tested … Continue reading
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Repetitive Exposure to Foods May Trigger Allergies
Ye Olde Menu: Dormouse, Anyone? By Alina Dizik for the Wall Street Journal Had enough bacon ice cream and Korean barbecue? The next food trend-in-the-making may be for you—Ye Olde Recipe. Chefs are raiding ancient Roman texts, Renaissance manuscripts and … Continue reading
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School lunches becoming healthier?
Schools Told to Lighten Up Lunches New Rules for Federally Subsidized Meals Set Limits on Calories, Saturated Fat; Pizza, Fries Survive By Bill Tomson for Wall Street Journal First lady Michelle Obama unveiled new nutrition rules for school meals Wednesday in … Continue reading
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Is your prescription making you ill?
Searching for Side Effects Achy? Dizzy? Tired? Maybe a Prescription Is Making You Sick By Melinda Beck for the Wall Street Journal You’re taking a new medication and have dry mouth and feel dizzy. Want to know how many … Continue reading
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New alternative for Hay Fever sufferers?
Slapping On a Skin Patch to Combat Hay Fever By JEREMY SINGER-VINE of the Wall Street Journal Skin patches coated with allergens may be a more convenient and effective way to treat hay fever than current methods, according to a … Continue reading
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Weight gain becomes global problem
Weight Watchers Chief Looks to Men, China for Growth BY LESLIE KWOH It’s January, which means Weight Watchers International Inc. is counting on thousands of consumers to make the same old resolution: Lose the flab. (Read full story on WSJ) … Continue reading
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Precious metals as germ-fighting agents?
Silver Lining to Fighting Germs BY LAURA JOHANNES in the Wall Street Journal Copper and silver are making a comeback as germ-fighting agents. The metals have been known for their anti-microbial powers for more than a century, but they … Continue reading
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What’s in your cocktail?
‘Allergy Girl’ Comes Out of Her Bubble Kids who are endangered by everyday foods need to learn how to fend for themselves in the real world By SANDRA BEASLEY, Wall Street Journal At a recent dinner with friends, I was … Continue reading
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