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Tests Find Bisphenol A in Majority of Soft Drinks

A new study conducted by Health Canada has linked the highly controversial estrogen-mimicking chemical BPA to 96% of soft drinks, showing up in quantities below regulatory limits, but worrisome to some.  A...

Half of food items being sold in Pakistan are adulterated: official report

An official survey in Pakistan’s Punjab province has revealed startling facts about the adulteration of food items with the substances injuries to the human health, as almost half of the samples collected from five districts of the province were found adulterated. Federal...

10 unusual, creative jobs

"What's in the perfect job? Money, of course, matters, but it isn't the only measure of an awe-inspiring career. Creative opportunities, healthy interaction, a good challenge from time to time, and other intangible rewards all count, too. FastCompany.com brings you ten jobs...

Caffeine good for cancer, bad for miscarriages?

There are so many of these types of stories, I don't know what to think anymore.  Caffeine's good for this, bad for that.  Alcohol does this, doesn't do that.  Next they'll tell us chocolate is good...

Coffee may hike miscarriage risk

"Drinking a couple of cups of coffee a day has long been considered safe during pregnancy, but a new study finds that even this modest amount of caffeine could double a woman’s risk of miscarriage. Doctors are split on what this means for pregnant women, with some advising...

Caffeine doubles risk of miscarriage, study says

This confirms it--I'm never getting pregnant."TORONTO - Pregnant women who consume at least two cups of coffee or other caffeine-laced beverages a day could be doubling their risk of miscarriage, a U.S. study...

San Francisco Mayor Proposes Tax on Sugary Drinks

This isn't really such a horrible idea. Considering the amount of health care money going into treating obesity in North America, I think it's time we take a good hard look at what's causing these issues. Corn...

Cold Beer Causes Global Warming

In the News today, a University of Alberta Researcher was found head first in a Snow Bank suffering from frostbite and a Giant Wedgie.  " A University of Alberta researcher is calling on Canadian beer...

Snack-happy workers fall face down

"Snack-happy workers fall face down VIRGINIA GALT Globe and Mail Update August 1, 2007 at 11:07 AM EDT When their energy flags on the job, 42 per cent of working Canadians grab a coffee or scarf down a sugar-loaded snack to get themselves over the hump, according to a new...

Cocaine (The Energy Drink) Pulled From Shelves

The spokesman for Redux, which markets Cocaine, attempts to explain away his product's name association, but to limited success."An energy drink called Cocaine has been pulled from stores nationwide amid concerns...

ESPN gets it, what about CNN and FNC?

"ESPN gets it. Think about it……On a crisp Autumn Saturday afternoon, you’re getting ready to watch your favorite team play on ESPN. You’ve got your hot-wings, chip-n-dip, beverages, everything, all laid...

Binge drinking youth

"Binge drinking youth At least one third of Australia's young adults call themselves binge drinkers according to some frightening new statistics on alcohol. Latest research shows one in three 18-24 year old's over...

Beer cooler inspired waterproof MP3

"SAN DIEGO, California (CNN) -- Ask those who ride the waves, and they'll tell you surfing and music are like searing sun rays and cold beverages, wet suits and wakeboards, sand and sandwiches. They just go together. But until recently, they couldn't be used together, most...

Low-Glycemic Market Poised to Top $1 Billion: Report

"DECEMBER 19, 2006 -- NEW YORK - Low-glycemic foods and beverages have carved out their own niche in the mainstream U.S. market, with year-end sales expected to reach $350 million, says market research firm...

Digestive Food Sensitivity Vibrational Assessment

"A Digestive Food Sensitivity Vibrational Assessment will help identify which food items to which you are digestively sensitive. Over 200 food items are assessed including beverages, condiments, sauces, salts, pickled foods, This assessment is undertaken with dowsing by...

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