Frozen foods may have more fat than expected
March 8, 2010, 9:20 pm
There's one thing you can be absolutely sure of when it comes to frozen dinners: They don't look like the picture.And that convenience you crave may be costing your health."When something is processed, they're going to be adding the sodium.
President Obama attacks insurance companies in bid for public support on health overhaul
March 8, 2010, 4:23 pm
President Barack Obama accused insurance companies of placing profits over people as he sought to build public support Monday for swift passage of health care legislation stalled in Congress.
Consumers can't wait any longer for health reform
March 8, 2010, 4:07 pm
More than 70 years ago, Consumers Union, the independent nonprofit organization that publishes Consumer Reports, called for affordable, reliable health care for all Americans.Today–after decades of failed proposals, broken promises, and...
Astra's colon cancer drug fails test
March 8, 2010, 10:44 am
AstraZeneca PLC said Monday that its cancer drug Recentin failed in a head to head late stage trial with Roche AG's Avastin in tests for use as an initial treatment against colon cancer.
The salt you can't control
March 8, 2010, 10:19 am
I like salty foods. It’s easier for me to bypass chocolate than potato chips. But I do look for lower-sodium chicken broth, tomato juice, and soy sauce because even I find standard ones too salty. Interestingly, a vast majority of our sodium...
Q&A: Nutritional benefits of fruit and vegetable skins?
March 8, 2010, 7:54 am
Does eating fruit and vegetable skins provide nutritional benefits? —Y.Y., Amherst, Mass. Yes, but there may be hazards, too. Skins tend to be fairly high in insoluble fiber, which can lower the risk of some digestive disorders, and they’re...
AXA - Publications - Information on the number of voting rights and shares making up the share capital
March 8, 2010, 6:43 am
3/8/2010 - UN says mother-child HIV can be eliminated by 2015
March 8, 2010, 5:22 am
Michel Sidibe, the head of UNAIDS, appealed to government and private donors to keep investing in the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria.
AXA - News and Headlines - In Malaysia, AXA strengthens its position on the P&C market
March 8, 2010, 1:16 am
AXA announces that its Malaysian subsidiary, AXA Affin General Insurance Berhad has received the approval from Bank Negara Malaysia, to acquire 80% of BH Insurance Berhad from Boustead Holdings Berhad and 20% from Felda Marketing Services Sdn Bhd.
D.C. to fight AIDS with female condoms
March 8, 2010, 12:03 am
WASHINGTON a ' The District of Columbia will become the first city in the United States to distribute female condoms free, part of a project that will make 500,000 of them available in beauty salons, convenience stores and high schools in parts of...
Seton's Ignite Women's health program
March 7, 2010, 6:28 pm
A.J. Wagner with Seton explains the program.www.GoodHealth.com/ignite
EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson speaks to Change.Org on March 5, 2010
March 7, 2010, 1:52 pm
Why doesn't she mention indoor air quality? Please contact EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson and ask her to include "Improving Indoor Air Quality" on her list of priorities. We must all work together to protect our children's health and the health of...
New Committee to Promote the Truth about the Health Effects of Indoor Contaminants
March 7, 2010, 10:33 am
On February 16, ACHEMMIC sent a letter to numerous elected officials and government agencies. The letter includes 20 action items requesting specific actions be addressed by these government agencies. The letter also provides quotes from several...
Sick without leave: Small firms feel the squeeze
March 7, 2010, 7:37 am
Jeremy Lesniak owns a small Web design firm in Randolph, Vt. He has 10 employees and hundreds of clients.
Lily Allen - Ill Allen Smokes on Stage
March 7, 2010, 2:00 am
LILY ALLEN flouted the U.K. smoking ban once again during a gig on Friday - despite suffering from a chest infection.
Bode Miller tries to help Lake Tahoe woman
March 6, 2010, 8:45 pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A helmet worn by U.S. skier Bode Miller in the Vancouver Games is being auctioned off to help raise money for a woman who was recently diagnosed with breast cancer.
GOP: Dems Health Care Bill 'must Be Stopped'
March 6, 2010, 3:18 pm
Congressman Parker Griffith, who switched from the Democrats to the Republican party, says the current health care bill is too costly and needs to be scrapped and re-written.
For the weekend: Get smart about eating out
March 6, 2010, 1:17 pm
The portions at my favorite diner get me every time—before I know it I’ve inhaled every single crumb on my plate, and minutes later the discomfort and guilt set in. But you don’t need to be daunted by the heaping helpings, high sodium,...
44: Obama calls again for "up-or-down vote" on health care
March 6, 2010, 10:20 am
By Michael A. Fletcher President Obama on Saturday repeated his call for Congress to give an "up-or-down vote" on his plan to revamp the nation's health-care system, saying that doing so would yield immediate benefits for the uninsured and small...
Outbreaks of infection, diarrhea a worry in Chile
March 6, 2010, 4:41 am
A boy grimaces as he is vaccinated Friday in Constitucion, Chile. An 8.8-magnitude earthquake that struck central Chile on Feb.
Call for 5% rise in tobacco tax
March 5, 2010, 11:12 pm
An anti-smoking charity has called for a 5% increase on tobacco tax, saying it would lead to a drop in thousands of smokers and save millions in health costs.
Michael J. Fox named honorary doctor in Sweden
March 5, 2010, 5:44 pm
Sweden's Karolinska institute says it will give an honorary degree of medicine to Canadian-American actor Michael J. Fox for his work to raise funds and awareness for Parkinson's disease.
Video - Apartment Mold Cover-up? - Doctor asks apartment manager to step in and get rid of mold
March 5, 2010, 12:24 pm
A mold cover-up? A baby is fighting breathing problems and a doctor asked an apartment manager to step in and get rid of the mold. Now, the manager is accused of covering up the mold instead of fixing the problem. The apartment management tried to...
Video - Apartment Mold Cover-up? - Doctor asks apartment manager to step in and get rid of mold
March 5, 2010, 12:23 pm
A mold cover-up? A baby is fighting breathing problems and a doctor asked an apartment manager to step in and get rid of the mold. Now, the manager is accused of covering up the mold instead of fixing the problem. The apartment management tried to...
Should Obama take a drug to lower his cholesterol? The answer will surprise you
March 5, 2010, 12:07 pm
When President Obama’s recent physical exam revealed that he had elevated cholesterol levels, we wondered: Does the president need to take a drug to lower his cholesterol? (Hey, we’re the Consumer Reports Health folks—we like to ask these...