Junk food addiction may be clue to obesity: study (Reuters)
March 31, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Reuters - Bingeing on high-calorie foods may be as addictive as cocaine or nicotine, and could cause compulsive eating and obesity, according to a study published on Sunday.
Source:Junk food addiction may be clue to obesity: study
(Reuters)
Scientist: FDA suppressed imaging safety concerns (AP)
March 31, 2010 | Leave a Comment
AP - A former Food and Drug Administration scientist said Tuesday his job was eliminated after he raised concerns about the risks of radiation exposure from high-grade medical scanning.
Source:Scientist: FDA suppressed imaging safety concerns
(AP)
India prepared to take EU to WTO over drugs (Reuters)
March 31, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Reuters - India is ready to launch a formal dispute against the European Union at the World Trade Organization over EU seizures of Indian generic drugs, the Indian Trade Secretary said on Wednesday.
Source:India prepared to take EU to WTO over drugs
(Reuters)
CDC: Not too late to get swine flu vaccination (AP)
March 30, 2010 | Leave a Comment
AP - Health officials are renewing their push for Americans to get swine flu vaccinations following a recent uptick in hospital cases in Georgia.
Source:CDC: Not too late to get swine flu vaccination
(AP)
End-of-Life Care Planning Eases Stress for Relatives (HealthDay)
March 30, 2010 | Leave a Comment
HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, March 24 (HealthDay News) — Planning for care at the end of
life can make things easier for people as they die, while reducing stress
and depression among loved ones, new research suggests.
Source:End-of-Life Care Planning Eases Stress for Relatives
(HealthDay)