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junk food comprises nearly 1/3 of calories in American diet
According to a large national survey, nutrient-poor food (or "junk food") is responsible for almost 30% of the calories in an average American diet.
glucosamine as effective as ibuprofen (Tylenol) for treating TMJ pain
Research published in the Journal of Rheumatology compared the effects and benefits of glucosamine sulfate and ibuprofen in patients diagnosed with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) osteoarthritis. The temporomandibular joint or the joint of the jaw is frequently referred to as TMJ. Read more
Indian curry may prevent cancer
glucosamine reduces chronic knee pain
In a group of adults experiencing regular knee pain, a daily dose of 2,000 mg of glucosamine sulfate reduced pain, improved function, and enhanced quality of life in as little as eight weeks. Read more
grape seed may reduce inflammation from high-fat diets
In a recent study published in the Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry, researchers evaluated the effect of grape seed procyanidin intake on rats fed a high-fat diet. High fat diets are known to cause an increase in inflammation that is often related to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Read more
AAPCHO D.C. Hep B Policy Fellowship with Obama Administration
Here's an awesome health policy opportunity for anyone passionate about the hepatitis B cause and fitting the eligibility criteria below to work with the new Obama Administration!
Application Deadline: February 2, 2009
Description: The fellowship is a year-long program based in Washington D.C. and will be awarded to a medical, public health, or policy professional who is interested in strengthening the collaboration between key stakeholders and the federal government in order to achieve practical solutions for the disparate impact of hepatitis B on Asian American and Pacific Islanders.
Timeframe: March 2009 to March 2010 (must relocate to Washington D.C.)
Compensation: $75,000 per year plus benefits, including health and dental insurance Read more
is peanut butter safe?
As of yeterday, the peanut butter salmonella outbreak has sickened 491 people (and an unknown number of dogs) across 43 states and subsequently linked to the deaths of 6 people. The last widespread salmonella outbreak was in the summer of 2008 and was a result of contaminated peppers from Mexico.
The peanut product recall has widened to include ice cream, candy, retail bakery products, frozen cookies, dog treats, and more peanut products made with peanut paste provided to United States food processors from The Peanut Corporation of America and sheds light on the complexity of our modern food distribution systems and the omnipresent significance of peanuts in our daily lives.
Consequently, my family and I have been very confused over which peanut products are safe, especially regarding the beloved peanut butter we use every morning when we are too lazy to cook something more substantial... Read more
new 5-year medical school program at UC Merced by 2010
Despite all the budget cuts and deficits (or as a result of it, one can argue otherwise), Lt. Governor of California and University of California regent John Garamendi recently proposed a bold plan that would allow high school graduates to earn medical degrees in just five years at UC Merced, thus creating a new medical school in the UC system that can generate 23-year-old physicians — the youngest in the nation — by 2010. Read more
5 tips to stay sane and happy
A “five-a-day” programme of social and personal activities can improve mental wellbeing, much as eating fruit and vegetables enhances physical health, according to Foresight, the government think-tank. Its Mental Capital and Wellbeing report, which was compiled by more than 400 scientists, proposes a campaign modelled on the nutrition initiative, to encourage behaviour that will make people feel better about themselves. Read more
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