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COOL News! Food Labeling Law Goes Into Effect
Do you know where your avocado is from? That question is easier to answer now as the new food labeling law goes into effect this week. The so-called COOL law requires producers of fresh meats, many fruits and vegetables, and assorted other products to state clearly on packages where the food originates.
New Country of Origin Food Label Law
I like eating seasonally and locally, but I am a realist too. I know much of the food we all eat comes from outside the US. Remember the tomato and hot pepper salmonella scare?
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Are You Surprised Jessica Is Already Off Her Country Label?
It is just not Jessica Simpson's day — this morning Eminem's new video came out, which at one point makes fun of Jessica's recent weight debate and Tony. Now, her rep has confirmed the rumors that she is no longer on her country label, Sony Nashville. Apparently Jessica was only "on loan" from her original label, Sony, but it seemed like she finally might have found her groove in the country world.
Hepatitis
In This Report- Highlights
- Introduction
- Diagnosis
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B and D
- Hepatitis C
- Autoimmune Hepatitis
- Symptom Management
- Outlook
- Resources
- References
- In 2006, the FDA approved telbivudine (Tyzeka), a new type of nucleoside analog drug, for treatment of chronic hepatitis B. There are now six drugs approved for hepatitis B treatment.
- In 2007, the FDA approved HepaGam B, an intravenous immune globulin drug, for preventing hepatitis B recurrence following liver transplantation.
Asthma in adults
In This Report- Highlights
- Introduction
- Symptoms
- Causes
- Prognosis
- Risk Factors
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Quick-Relief Medications...
- Long-Term Relief Medication...
- Other Treatments
- Managing Asthma
- Resources
- References
Viral encephalitis
In This Report- Highlights
- Introduction
- Causes
- Symptoms
- Risk Factors
- Prognosis
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Vaccinations
- Prevention
- Resources
- References
Schizophrenia
In This Report- Highlights
- Introduction
- Causes
- Risk Factors
- Symptoms
- Complications
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Medications
- Therapy
- Other Treatments
- Resources
- References
- In 2007, the Food and Drug Administration approved risperidone (Risperdal) and aripiprazole (Abilify) for treatment schizophrenia in teenagers. These drugs are the first atypical antipsychotics approved specifically for children.
- Paliperidone (Invega) is the newest atypical antipsychotic drug approved for treatment of schizophrenia in adults. Paliperidone is chemically related to risperidone.
- In 2007, the manufacturer of olanzapine (Zyprexa, Symbex) added new warnings to the drug’s prescribing label.
Weight control and diet
In This Report- Highlights
- Introduction
- Biological and Medical Caus...
- Cultural and Emotional Caus...
- Risk Factors
- Complications
- Weight Loss and Maintenance...
- Weight Management
- Medications
- Other Treatments
- Resources
- References
- Cancer prevention guidelines from the American Cancer Society stress the importance of maintaining a healthy weight throughout life. A healthy weight is even more important than eating specific healthy foods, when it comes to cancer prevention.
- The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers not to buy a product known as the "Brazilian diet pill." This product is labeled as a dietary supplement, but contains several chemicals found in powerful prescription drugs.
Asthma in children and adolescents
In This Report- Highlights
- Introduction
- Causes
- Prognosis
- Risk Factors
- Symptoms
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Quick-Relief Medications...
- Long-Term Relief Medication...
- Other Treatments
- Managing Asthma
- Resources
- References
Melanoma and other skin cancers
In This Report- Highlights
- Introduction
- Melanoma
- Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer
- Precancerous Skin Condition...
- Causes
- Risk Factors
- Prevention
- Screening
- Diagnosis
- Staging
- Treatment for Melanoma
- Treatment for Nonmelanoma S...
- Prognosis
- Resources
- References
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