9% Of American Infants Given Teas And Dietary Herbal Supplements

Very young babies are commonly given dietary botanical supplements and teas in the United States, a new study published in the journal Pediatrics has revealed. The researchers, from the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) and University Hospitals Case Medical Center, Cleveland, wrote that some infants receiving herbs and teas are just one month old. Yuanting Zhang, Ph.D…

Possible Salmonella Contamination Of Grape Tomatoes, Recall

Grape tomato grower, Six L’s has informed one of its clients, Taylor Farms Pacific Inc. of Tracy, California that a lot of grape tomatoes could be contaminated with Salmonella – Six L’s and Taylor Farms have recalled these tomatoes

Diabetes UK Position Statement On Low Carbohydrate Diets

Diabetes UK, the UK’s leading charity for people with diabetes, has released their position statement on low carbohydrate diets for people with Type 2 diabetes. This was needed as they have not previously given specific recommendations on this topic, and low carbohydrate diets continue to be a very popular method of weight loss…

Dietary Calcium And Supplements Recommended Instead Of Bone-Building Meds

Has a bone density scan placed you at risk for osteoporosis, leading your doctor to prescribe a widely advertised bone-building medication? Not so fast! A University of Illinois study finds that an effective first course of action is increasing dietary calcium and vitamin D or taking calcium and vitamin D supplements…

Family Eating Together Better For Children’s Health And Body Weight Control

Children who regularly sit down with their families to eat tend to enjoy better health, have a considerably lower risk of becoming obese, and develop healthy eating habits, researchers from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign revealed in the journal Pediatrics. Regularly means at least three meals per week…