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Ithaca oral surgeon launches long-shot Senate bid Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 10:25PMIt's a battle even his wife isn't convinced he can win: a practicing oral surgeon versus a seasoned labor activist and a party politician with a $7 million war chest.
McAttack — critics of Weight Watchers deal wrong, says health consultant Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:25PMIt's too simplistic to say that sales data from McDonald's would reveal the impact of the deal between McDonald's and Weight Watchers on the health of the community, writes Jennifer Doggett .
Reporters' Notebook: Sports organization honors sacrifices made by military, families Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:08PMReporters' Notebook is a weekly feature in which our staff members share some of the stories behind the news.
McDonald's Now Offers Healthy Happy Meals For Kids Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:48PMMore than 100 McDonalds restaurants around the Denver metro area will now be offering healthier happy meals for kids. They're participating in the state health department's Smart Meal program--specifically the Smart Meal for Kids program.
Site Search: Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:08AMJERSEY’S obesity epidemic is costing taxpayers an estimated £7.4 million per year, the Health Department has revealed. More than half of adults in Jersey are now thought to be overweight, with 17 per cent of them classed as obese.
Weight Watchers Approved Meals At McDonalds Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 4:27PMToday McDonald’s New Zealand became the first McDonald’s market in the world to offer customers Weight Watchers Approved Meals.
Anti-obesity efforts target elementary students Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 9:02PMObesogenic is the unflattering descriptor the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention chose to characterize American society today, and recent studies have shown today’s youth are really in trouble.
I'm not lovin' it! Five-inch wire brush discovered in McDonald's burger Sunday, February 21, 2010 @ 7:17AMBrett Stephens made the dangerous discovery when he bit into his Chicken Legend sandwich which had been bought for him by his mother in Kidderminster.
Michelle Obama to Govs: Get Kids Off the Couch Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 2:28PM"There's no place for politics when it comes to fighting childhood obesity," she says. Michelle Obama - United States - Obesity - Health - Nutrition and Metabolism Disorders
Nutrition is focus of upcoming ASU Poly seminar Friday, February 19, 2010 @ 11:27AMCarol Johnston is a professor and director in the Nutrition Program at the Arizona State University Polytechnic campus in southeast Mesa. She has a PhD in biological sciences from the University of Texas at Austin. Johnston has been at ASU since 1986. The Nutrition Program, once part of what was called Home Economics, celebrated its 100th year at ASU in 2009.
New Health Study Gives Winnebago Co. Low Rank Wednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 9:19PMA new study may shake up the way you think about your health.
Michelle Obama has taken on the issue of childhood obesity. Who do you think is most to blame for this epidemic? You ... Friday, February 12, 2010 @ 9:36AM59 comments found! This is a tough one. I ate too much as a child and an adult because it made me feel good. I have to fight over-eating every day now.
Romania to tax junk food Friday, February 12, 2010 @ 4:10AMRomania has launched a bid to impose one of the first comprehensive taxes on junk food, despite opposition.
Row in Romania over bid to impose major junk food tax Friday, February 12, 2010 @ 12:31AMBUCHAREST (AFP) - While First Lady Michelle Obama launched a high-profile campaign against obesity in the US this week, small Romania may be a step ahead with its bid to impose one of the first comprehensive taxes on junk food.
New food guidelines for Ontario schools Thursday, February 4, 2010 @ 1:00PMCORNWALL – Caramilk and a Red Bull with a side of curly fries is no longer a lunch option for the modern student, at least when it comes to sales on school property.[...]
Earthwatch blog Thursday, January 28, 2010 @ 4:16AMWhy biodiversity might not be so cuddly after all
Calls For Europe-Wide Salt Legislation Prompted By Study Wednesday, January 27, 2010 @ 9:21AM"This study provides excellent ammunition both to convince patients about the benefits of reducing their individual salt intakes and also to persuade the EU of the urgent need to introduce legislation to restrict the salt content of processed foods," said ESC spokesman Professor Frank Ruschitzka, a cardiologist and hypertension specialist from the University of Zurich, Switzerland. "This study ...
FAST FOOD MENUS WITH CALORIE INFORMATION LEAD TO LOWER CALORIE SELECTIONS FOR YOUNG CHILDREN Monday, January 25, 2010 @ 10:32AMIn a new study, the amount of calories selected by parents for their childs hypothetical meal at McDonalds restaurants were reduced by an average of 102 calories when the menus clearly showed the calories for each item. This is the first study to suggest that labeled menus may lead to significantly reduced calorie intake in fast food restaurant meals purchased for children. Led by researcher ...
McDonalds would kill the town's character Wednesday, January 20, 2010 @ 7:22AMEDITOR – Absolutely NO to a Mcdonalds in Louth. 1) It is important Louth keeps its character and diversity of individual shops and takeaways. When shops are individually owned, the owners take care of them and have a pride in their businesses. Profit made re-enters the community.
N.J. chain restaurants are required to add calorie counts to menus Monday, January 18, 2010 @ 1:17PMFranchises with more than 20 locations would have to participate
Outlawing Obesity - European Governments Seek To Mandate Healthier Diets Monday, January 11, 2010 @ 5:00PMA fast food tax in Romania. Levies on chocolate in Denmark. Restrictions on trans fats in Spain. As the European population gets larger, many governments are seeking to legislate better health.
Gone but not Forgotten Saturday, January 9, 2010 @ 10:29AMTHE MIND forgets, but the stomach remembers. The satisfaction of hunger being one of man’s primal urges, food memories die hard.
Study: Calorie counts off at chains, frozen meals Thursday, January 7, 2010 @ 4:52PMThis July 18, 2008, photo shows a McDonalds drive-thru menu in New York printed with calorie counts for each food item. Calorie counters beware: Some chain restaurant food and frozen supermarket meals can be more fattening than the nutrition labels indicate, according to researchers.
Andrea Pennington, M.D.: Confessions of an Ex-Junk Food Junkie and 3 Tips for Staying Health on the Go Thursday, January 7, 2010 @ 2:21PMIf you know what I know, when we give into our taste buds or the justification that "there just isn't enough time, money or whatever to eat healthy," we pay a price in one way or another.
Don't count on it: Study says restaurant food often has more calories than advertised Thursday, January 7, 2010 @ 12:12PMDieters can't believe everything they read: The food at many popular chain restaurants and in the freezer section of the supermarket may contain a lot more calories than advertised.
Shedding bitter memories.... Saturday, December 19, 2009 @ 2:01PM"He is a refined kid". That is the very first impression one gets seeing and talking to 16-year-old Raj. A chain of bitter memories are fading away slowly with the busy schedule that ties him to books, lectures, sports and music.
Uncertain Economy Forcing Alaska's Kids To Focus On Post Secondary Options Wednesday, December 16, 2009 @ 4:30AMWith Alaska s job market getting more and more competitive, the surplus of highly qualified workers is making it difficult for residents to easily jump into the workforce. A workforce that our next generation of kids are going to have to work even harder to be a part of.
Graduation exams not here to stay Friday, December 11, 2009 @ 1:51AMSome students in local school systems are taking state-mandated graduation exams this week but in the next few ...
Seniors Protest Budget Cuts Wednesday, November 25, 2009 @ 9:50PMBy 11:30 a.m. on a weekday morning, the Bridgehampton Senior Center is a beehive of activity. The cooks are in the kitchen preparing lunch. With the help of a few octogenarians, the entrees and sides are dished out and steaming plates of food are lined up on a pushcart. Stella Sawicki, a Bridgehampton senior, wheels [...]
Hungry Jack's chipped over monster burger Tuesday, November 24, 2009 @ 8:08PMHealth experts are demanding warning labels be put on a new burger that contains almost twice as much saturated fat and 40 per cent more salt than the recommended daily intakes.
Saatchi & Saatchi Wellness Names Russell as Managing Director Friday, November 20, 2009 @ 11:29AMNEW YORK----Saatchi & Saatchi Wellness , a division of the Publicis Healthcare Communications Group, announced today that Ned Russell has been named EVP, Managing Director of the agency.
Pinch me Wednesday, November 18, 2009 @ 6:40PMFairfax has a piece on myths about obesity that is sensible and properly science-based, and which they are promoting in the banner area of the front page? Maybe there’s something to all this approaching-2012-apocalypso after all. The layout is better in the dead-tree edition, where the SMH felt no need to illustrate it with a headless [...]
Food Insecurity Is Growing. What Can We Do? Monday, November 16, 2009 @ 5:59PMGlobal per capita food production has been steadily increasing for decades and the number of people who are overweight has surpassed the number who are undernourished. But according to the USDA's Economic Research Service (ERS), U.S. food insecurity is at its highest rate since the USDA first started reporting on the phenomenon in 1995. What's going on? The ERS reports that in 2008, 14.6% of all ...
It's OK To Eat More Calories, Study Says Saturday, November 14, 2009 @ 9:07AMdownload Flash from the Adobe download website. A report suggests we could eat more calories every day without damaging our health. Previous advice said men should limit their daily intake to ...
Entertainment Calendar, Nov. 14, 2009 Saturday, November 14, 2009 @ 3:14AMSaturday, Nov. 14 THE MIX Community One-Day Sale in support of the United Way, 6 a.m. until closing, Younkers, 5580 S. Harvey. For details and coupon booklets, $5 each, contact the United Way at 722-3134. The Book Nook and Java...
Boyle County food service inspections Friday, November 13, 2009 @ 8:47AMProtecting the health and safety of all who eat at Boyle County's food-service establishments is a top priority of the Boyle County Health Department. The health department routinely provides food safety training for the county's restaurant personnel, in addition to conducting at least two unannounced inspections each year.
Entertainment Calendar, Nov. 12, 2009 Thursday, November 12, 2009 @ 5:14AMThursday, Nov. 12 THE MIX Pre-registration deadline today for "Zumbathon," scheduled 9:30-11 a.m. Nov. 14 at the Tri-Cities Family YMCA, Grand Haven. Zumba is a combination of Latin dance, fitness and cardio for any age or fitness level. Registration fee,...
Entertainment Calendar, Nov. 11, 2009 Wednesday, November 11, 2009 @ 3:14PMWednesday, Nov. 11 The MIX Mini-class on downloading books, 2 p.m., Hackley Public Library, Julia Hackley Room, 316 W. Webster. Class on downloading with Overdrive. You may bring your own laptop. The eighth annual Tempting Tables 2009, 1-3 p.m. Nov....
Dietician stars fresh war on enemy within Monday, November 9, 2009 @ 10:18PMDietitian Bronwyn Wood refuses to surrender her battle against the bulge despite Wairarapa today being home to some of the best 'bad' Kiwi tucker.
Family doctors group loses members over Coke deal Thursday, November 5, 2009 @ 10:33AMAdvice about soft drinks and health from one of the nation's largest doctors groups will soon be brought to you by Coke.
Coke to Bring You Advice About Health and Soft Drinks Thursday, November 5, 2009 @ 9:55AMby Lindsey Tanner CHICAGO - Advice about soft drinks and health from one of the nation's largest doctors groups will soon be brought to you by Coke. The American Academy of Family Physicians has prompted outcry and lost members over its new six-figure alliance with the Coca-Cola Co. The deal will fund educational materials about soft drinks for the academy's consumer health and wellness Web site ...
Family doctors group loses members over Coke deal Thursday, November 5, 2009 @ 8:12AM(AP:CHICAGO) Advice about soft drinks and health from one of the nation's largest doctors groups will soon be brought to you by Coke. The American Academy of Family Physicians has prompted outcry and lost members over its new six-figure alliance with the Coca-Cola Co. The deal will fund educational materials about soft drinks for the academy's consumer health and wellness Web site, [[[SHIFTOUT ...
Members quit doctors group over Coke alliance Wednesday, November 4, 2009 @ 7:51PMAdvice about soft drinks and health from one of the nation's largest doctors groups will soon be brought to you by Coke. The American Academy of Family Physicians has prompted outcry and lost members over its new six-figure alliance with the Coca-Cola Co.
Coke costs American Academy of Family Physicians some members Wednesday, November 4, 2009 @ 5:18PMAdvice about soft drinks and health from one of the nation's largest doctors groups will soon be brought to you by Coca-Cola.
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New McDonald’s outlet dealing with parents’ issues Friday, October 30, 2009 @ 2:27PMMcDonald’s Dubbo West owner Peter Lewsam has promised to send the “message loud and clear” to students that they can not cut class to eat in the fast-food outlet.
New Products › Quarter Pounder back for seconds Wednesday, October 28, 2009 @ 4:07PMMcDonald’s Japan has announced it will be adding to the menu a limited edition Quarter Pounder in two versions to commemorate the first anniversary of…
Al Eisele: Kelly McCormack's Inspirational Example Friday, October 23, 2009 @ 2:13PMAt a time when we're being bombarded with media coverage of the noxious political atmosphere (see White House vs. Fox News), healthcare reform (see Obamacare...
Local mom watches out for what your children eat Wednesday, October 14, 2009 @ 1:09PMFood quality is a concern to almost any mother. And when it comes to fast food, many mothers are just as choosy about what they are feeding their children. One local mom decided to check out the quality of McDonald’s food for herself.
Very vegetarian Wednesday, October 14, 2009 @ 8:10AMScience taught us long ago that diet is a critical factor in human health. Vegetarian Awareness Month (October) gives us a grand excuse to familiarize ourselves with the philosophies, cooking, and health benefits of a vegetarian diet. A vegetarian diet avoids meat. A vegan diet avoids all animal products including eggs, milk and honey. A pescatarina diet avoids land-based animals. But it’s not ...