Man blames health drink for unwanted erection

"NEW YORK - A man has sued the maker of the health drink Boost Plus, claiming the vitamin-enriched beverage gave him an erection that would not subside and caused him to be hospitalized. The lawsuit filed by Christopher Woods of New York said he bought the nutrition beverage...

Europeans catching up with Americans in the fatty race

Americans may have a fat nation, but their European cousins are playing catch up on double time.  A majority of adults are obese or overweight in most European Union nations and their children...

Menu Foods Reimbursement

Eleven weeks into the original recall, about 80 class-action suits are in progress against Menu Foods. An attorney, whose Chicago firm represents more than 600 plaintiffs including a Georgetown dog owner, will be in court last Thursday for a hearing on where to transfer...

Natural Skin Care Products

As more people are becoming aware of the effect of pesticides and synthetic ingredients on our environment and health, more women are interested in using natural skin care products. With the increasing demand comes more widely available natural skin care products which may be...

Food Thefts in Washington, DC

Two unrelated items that appeared in a local crime report in Washington, DC stick out as being related. These incidents are for the week ending May 25, 2007. Police report #1"Robbery occurred in the 3400 block...

McDonald's to Ditch Transfats in Fries

Perhaps they got sick of the super-size-me jokes, perhaps they want a healthier product, or maybe they just don't want to get sued. Either way, Mickey D's is ditching the use of transfats in its french fries, and,...

What is this sardine diet?

I can't believe people fall for these fad diets..the newest one everyone's trying, not eating, (whatever) is called the Sardine Diet. You pretty much eat sardines all day and night until you feel like throwing...

Nation in Nutritional Crisi....Finally a Sensible Solution!!

Not a Fad diet..boy I've been on enough of these. They dont work. Then I found this program. And it really works. But, it's not a diet, its based on a nutritional approach that teaches you healthy lifestyle...

Can A Missing Mineral Make Us All More Sane?

Scientific Studies of Lithium Supplements In a 1997 study, researchers at the National Institute of Mental Health stated: “We found that long-term exposure to lithium chloride dramatically protects...

7 Foods That Boost Your Immune System

"To make it through cold and flu season unscathed, your immune system needs to be strong enough to fight off germs and viruses lurking, well, everywhere. Eating nutrient-rich foods is a great way to keep your family healthy. But with tight schedules, many of us eat on the run...

Green Tea Fights Fat

Courageous statement from scientists. Aside from fighting heart disease, cancer, and other diseases, a new study shows that drinking green tea may also fight fat. The study showed that people who drank a bottle of tea fortified with green tea extract every day for three...

5 Most Dangerous Foods that Kill People

What makes a food really bad? In the edibles department, a food gets the seal of disapproval if it does more harm than good – that is, if it supplies calories but little else, and also contains heart-disease-promoting substances like saturated and trans fats. Trans fats...

30 Things You must Know About Fitness and Nutrition

"You will be much more successful if you approach bodybuilding and fitness preparation not as a short-term goal (i.e. 12 weeks out), but rather as a lifestyle you inspire to maintain for the rest of your life."

High Fructose Corn Syrup - Is It Safe?

If you have ever read the ingredients label on food items such as candy bars, chips and snacks, soda, fruit juice cocktails, jams and jellies, ice cream, yogurt and even white and whole wheat breads, chances are you have wondered what high fructose corn syrup is. High...

Fruits and Vegetables: Your Grandma Was Right

Growing up you may have been told to eat your greens, but what about your reds, oranges, yellows and blues? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the 5 A Day Partnership encourages YOU to “Sample the Spectrum” of the colorful vegetables and fruit available...

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