Moffitt Cancer Center and Commissioner Putnam announce partnership to promote healthy living and reduce cancer risk in Florida

Moffitt Cancer Center President & CEO Alan F.

Caffeine consumed 6 hours before bedtime reduced sleep by more than 1 hour

A new study shows that caffeine consumption even six hours before bedtime can have significant, disruptive effects on sleep.”Sleep specialists have always suspected that caffeine can disrupt sleep long after it is consumed,” said American Academy of Sleep Medicine President M. Safwan Badr, MD.

President Taft’s struggle with obesity chronicled through letters

As the only person to have served as both President and Chief Justice of the US, William Howard Taft’s political contributions are well-documented.

Half A Billion Children At Risk From Malnutrition

Save the Children released a report today, claiming that childhood malnutrition over the next fifteen years, puts nearly five hundred million youngsters at risk of permanent health problems.

Vegan Diet Makes Bill Clinton "Feel Good", "Have More Energy"

Twenty years ago US President Bill Clinton’s diet featured a high amount of hamburgers and doughnuts, now two heart procedures later, and following a gradual conversion from meat-based to plant-based foods, he says his vegan diet makes him feel good and have more energy…

FDA Seeks To Invest In Foodborne Illness Prevention, Medical Product Safety And Countermeasures

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is requesting a budget of $4.3 billion to protect and promote the public health as part of the President’s fiscal year (FY) 2012 budget – a 33 percent increase over the FDA enacted budget for FY 2010.

Ban Junk Food Advertising To Young People – Australian Medical Association

The AMA called on the Government to ban junk food advertising to young people. AMA President, Dr Andrew Pesce, said that a survey released today confirms that advertising has a direct impact on the foods and drinks that older children and adolescents choose to consume…

Pres. Obama, Indian PM Singh Announce Partnership To Improve Global Food Security

During a joint press conference with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday, President Barack Obama announced a new partnership between U.S. and Indian agriculture sectors to help improve food security globally, Press Trust International/Livemint.com reports (11/8)…

The Government Of Canada And Food And Consumer Products Of Canada Launch Major Nutrition Labelling Initiative

The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, and Nancy Croitoru, President & CEO, Food & Consumer Products of Canada (FCPC), announced the launch of the Nutrition Facts Education Campaign to help Canadians make informed food choices…

Sports | Sebelius and fitness, exercise, nutrition, the President …

Chair fitness , exercise and nutrition (PCFSN) Council is the highest in 25 volunteers by the President Ministry of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary of the advisory committees of citizens appointed. Through its programs and …