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Keep the chills away with these beauty products
This post has a correction. See below for details.Chapped lips, flyaway hair, dry skin, cracked elbows — Southern California winters may be mild, but they still cause beauty problems. "Independent of where you live, your skincare regimen needs to change with the seasons," says Dr. Ava Shamban,...Tags: Personal Service, Entertainment Events, Mangos, Beta-Carotene, Vitamin B5
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Pediatricians should talk to kids about energy drinks and alcohol
Doctors need to talk to their adolescent patients about energy drinks -- especially energy drinks that are mixed with alcohol -- to make sure they understand the risks from consuming them, the American Academy of Pediatrics says. “When mixed...
Tags: Energy Drinks, Colleges and Universities, Dietary Supplements, Herbal Supplements, Pediatrics
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Hangover Heaven
Here’s a clever/creepy way to beat the Vegas heat — and flush away last night’s sins at the same time. A new bus service dubbed Hangover Heaven cruises the Strip daily from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m., peddling a cure for the common hangover....
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Consumer Reports: Energy drink labels have shaky caffeine counts
The energy drink you’re chugging may not have the caffeine levels you think it does, according to a recent test by Consumer Reports. Many of the 27 products investigated by the testing group did not disclose caffeine counts – data that is not...
Tags: Consumers, Energy Drinks, Taurine (dietary supplement), Herbal Supplements, Dietary Supplements
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FDA declares cloned meat, milk safe
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterMeat and milk from cloned animals and their offspring are as safe as the natural versions, the Food and Drug Administration declared Tuesday, clearing the way for such products to enter the food supply without special labeling. In releasing its 968-...Tags: Consumer Goods Industries, Genetic Engineering, Food and Drug Administration, Genetics, Health
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Red meat and heart disease link: Not all about the fat?
Los Angeles TimesThe long-established link between red meat consumption and heart disease may have less to do with the fat in the meat than many have assumed, researchers said Sunday. Writing in the journal Nature Medicine, a team led by Dr. Stanley Hazen of the...Tags: Cleveland Clinic, Heart Disease, Dietary Supplements, Medical Research, Diseases and Illnesses
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There are many natural ways to get some sleep
Dear Pharmacist: I've had a couple of years of bad insomnia. I've tried medications, but I want something natural. Suggestions? — P.T., Denver, Colo. Dear P.T.: There are many natural supplements known to help insomnia, among them: GABA, kava,...
Tags: Helicobacter pylori, Melatonin (dietary supplement), Dietary Supplements, Food and Drug Administration, Pharmaceuticals
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Rev Up Your Fat Burning Power
Your body’s ability to burn fat for energy is a key factor in losing weight. These 3 tips will help power up your fat burning furnace to melt fat away naturally. Turn Up the Heat Thermogenic foods are foods that produce extra heat, causing...
Tags: Lemons, Vitamin C, Dietary Supplements, Physiology, Carnitine (dietary supplement)
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Conditioning can ease the shock of bathing for a cat
My Pet WorldORLANDO, FLA. -- These reader questions were answered by veterinarians attending the North American Veterinary Conference Jan. 19-23, in Orlando, FL. Q: I rescued a cat who needs a bath. How do you bathe a cat? -- G.C., Las Vegas, NV. A: "Carefully,"...Tags: Steve Dale, Homestead, Separation Anxiety, Pets, Dietary Supplements
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ENVIRONMENTAL NUTRITION: The very important date
EntreeDate fruit is one of the oldest cultivated tree crops, believed to have originated around the Persian Gulf. Domesticated more than 5,000 years ago, this Mediterranean staple was known as the "bread of the desert" for its abundance, stability, and quick...Tags: Potassium (dietary supplement), Oxytocin (drug), Saudi Arabia, Dietary Fiber, Newspaper and Magazine
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The whole truth about wheat grass
Premium Health News ServiceQ. Is wheat grass as good for you as they say it is? A. Wheat grass is sprouting up all over--as a "boost" at the neighborhood juice bar, performance enhancer at athletic events and even as the star ingredient of "the wheat grass diet," which promises an...Tags: Diabetes, Plantar Fasciitis, Vitamin C, Common Cold, Allergies
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Supplements aren't quick fix for weight
Dear Pharmacist: What are some natural dietary supplements that can help me lose weight, or at least manage it during the holidays? — C.A., Gainesville Dear C.A.: When it comes to weight management, nothing works better and faster than exercising...Tags: Gainesville, Dietary Supplements, High Blood Pressure, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Chromium (dietary supplement)
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