Monthly Archives: March 2016
Study: Permanent Weight Loss with Beans, Peas, Chickpeas or Lentils
Eating just one serving a day of beans, peas, chickpeas or lentils could contribute to modest weight loss, a new study suggests. Eating about 3/4...
Newcastle Researchers Reverse Diabetes with Special Diet
A recent Newcastle University study has shown that people can reverse their type 2 diabetes and remain diabetes-free long-term after following a special diet. A...
Pistachio Recall by American Gourmet Due to Salmonella Risk
American Gourmet of Vista, CA is recalling American Gourmet Roasted/Salted Pistachios because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. American Gourmet was informed by its Pistachio...
AssistRx Appoints New Vice President of Strategic Development
Fast-growing healthcare IT company strengthens partner resources. AssistRx, Inc. (ARx) announced today (March 24, 2016) that Andrew Dunning has joined the company to lead development...
Researchers Sound Alarm: Watch Children’s Calories
In recent study, portion sizes and number of calories per bite were varied for lunches served to children in their normal eating environment. The...
Fewer Heart Attacks if Statins are Prescribed Differently, Says Study
A research team has developed a new approach to prescribing statins which would lower the risk of heart attack for many people. Millions of people...
Study: School Breakfasts Help Prevent Overweight Kids
A new study brings new evidence to the ongoing debate over policy efforts to increase daily school breakfast consumption, this time focusing on middle...
More Tuna Recalled: Hill Country Fare Chunk Light Tuna, Potential Health Risk
Adding to the recent recalls of Bumble Bee tuna and Chicken of the Sea tuna, H-E-B has issued a recall for over 10,000 cans...
Seniors Using Deadly Drug Combinations
New research shows that older adults are mixing potentially life-threatening drug combinations. Many also take vitamins or supplements that interact negatively with the prescription...
Rare Form of Diabetes Being Misdiagnosed as Type 2 Diabetes
Patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes may actually have a rare, genetic form of diabetes. This is because the two types share symptoms --...
Tuna Recall Expands: Chicken of the Sea Now Included
Tri-Union Seafoods has issued a recall on select 5 oz. cans of tuna due to possible, life-threatening health risks. Tri-Union Seafoods LLC is voluntarily recalling...
Recall: Bumble Bee Recalls Tuna Due to Health Risk
Bumble Bee Foods is recalling three specific UPC codes of canned tuna due to possible, life-threatening health risk. Bumble Bee Foods, LLC announced (March 16,...
Splenda Brand Rebukes New Safety Allegation About Sucralose
Heartland Food Products Group, makers of Splenda Sweeteners, is claiming that the recent CSPI rating on Sucralose is misleading to consumers. In response to the...
Doctors Aren’t Diagnosing or Treating Most Prediabetes Cases
More than 75% of people who meet the criteria for prediabetes did not receive any intervention or treatment from their physicians, according to a...
CSPI Downgrades Sucralose from “Caution” to “Avoid”
The Center for Science in the Public Interest has downgraded it's safety rating of the artificial sweetener sucralose for the second time in 3...
Ruscitto Announces Retirement from St. Joseph’s Health
Kathryn Howe Ruscitto, President & CEO at St. Joseph’s Health, has announced her retirement after 16 years of service. Kathryn Howe Ruscitto, President & CEO...
