Archive for August, 2007

Aug 31

N.Zealand eyes labels to fight obesity (AP)

AP - The government should impose “traffic light” labeling to warn consumers about obesity-causing food and drink products if New Zealand companies won’t do it voluntarily, a parliamentary committee said Friday.

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Aug 31

Health Tip: When Alzheimer’s Patients Wander (HealthDay)

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Health Tip: When Alzheimer’s Patients Wander (HealthDay)

HealthDay - (HealthDay News) — Wandering — moving about without a definitepurpose in mind — is a common trait of a person with Alzheimer’s diseaseand other forms of dementia. This can be dangerous for the patient, and bea source of great stress for worried caregivers and loved ones.

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Aug 31

Spinach recall sparks oversight calls (AP)

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Spinach recall sparks oversight calls (AP)

AP - Consumer advocates and some lawmakers say that a Salinas Valley company’s recall of spinach because of a salmonella scare shows that the federal government must do more to protect the nation’s food supply, but industry officials call it proof that their voluntary regulations are working.