Diet sodas have been marketed as a better drink choice than regular soda. New ads from major soda companies have promoted their efforts to reduce obesity, help with diabetes by releasing a product that has much fewer calories and less or no sugar compared to regular soda. But there is […]
Acetaminophen is sold under the brand name Tylenol, and is found in virtually every household and supermarket. When not taken with caution, it can cause serious damage to health and a trip to the emergency room. According to a report published in the journal Hepatology: Acetaminophen overdose is the leading […]
Nowadays, anxiety disorders and sleeping disorders are becoming more common. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, “anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S., affecting 40 million adults in the United States age 18 and older (18% of U.S. population).” The National Heart, Lung, […]
“I say the bed is for two things that begin with the letter S, and struggling and suffering are not among them.” This is a quote from Dr. M. Safwan Badr, M.D., who is the president of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. It is absolutely true when it comes […]
We saw how eating dark chocolate may reduce the risk of stroke. Just recently, a new research highlights that eating white-fleshed fruits such as apples and pears may significantly lower the risk of stroke. In a new study, Dutch researchers tried to determine a possible link between stroke and eating fruits […]
Bread has been the subject of many health discussions and concerns. It contains gluten and has created health issues for many. “The resulting high-gluten, refined grain diet most of us have eaten since infancy has created health problems in the gut, the bloodstream, the brain, and sometimes also the joints, […]
By now, most of us have heard the term “BPA-free.” But what is BPA exactly? BPA stands for bisphenol A, which is an industrial chemical that has been used in the production of some plastics and resins since the 1960s. It is found in polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins. Polycarbonate […]
How to contact the FDA about new food label regulations
Have you ever wanted to make suggestions to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on regulating food labels to make sure they are safe and that harmful ingredients are clearly labeled? Now is your chance to do just that. SO TAKE CONTROL OF THE FOOD YOU EAT. The FDA is […]