| 03/29/2007 - Secret Ingredient |
| Here's a dish that's sure to appeal to consumers: Human Genes 'n' Rice! |
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| 03/29/2007 - Glyco… what? |
| As Forrest Gump's Mama famously said, "Life is like a box of chocolates - you never know what you're going to get." |
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| 03/28/2007 - Not Making it Up |
| "Toxmetics." That's what cosmetics should be called, according to William Campbell Douglass II, M.D. |
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| 03/28/2007 - Oh, I had HIGH hopes for this one. |
| Here's the headline I found on Ivanhoe Newswire: "Glow-in-the-Dark Mosquitoes Prevent Malaria Spread." |
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| 03/27/2007 - Get Up and Go |
| An auctioneer who's undergoing chemotherapy finds the strength to return to work. A bed and breakfast owner, also undergoing chemotherapy, is so revitalized that he and his wife are able to open their house to guests again. |
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| 03/27/2007 - Give and Take (Again) |
| If you mounted a study in which you put gasoline in thousands of cars but neglected to put water in the radiator and oil in the crankcase, you might conclude that cars will not run on gas. |
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| 03/26/2007 - Stealing Away |
| Imagine you're in line at your local 7-11 to buy a newspaper and a cup of coffee. On the check out counter there's a small display of mints. You suddenly begin to feel an overpowering anxiety that can only be calmed by doing one thing… |
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| 03/26/2007 - Fire Safety |
| I recently came across an important safety tip that surprised me, so I wanted to pass it along to you. |
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| 03/22/2007 - Slow Sugar |
| Five years ago, William Campbell Douglass, II, M.D., told readers of his Daily Dose e-letter that Pycnogenol might compete with aspirin as the "wonder drug" of the 21st Century. New research helps confirm that claim… |
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| 03/22/2007 - It's hard out there for a honeybee. |
| In the HSI Healthier Talk community forums, a member named Howard writes: "Talk about a health crisis! Lose our honeybees and starvation is not far behind." |
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| 03/21/2007 - Access Restricted |
| Have you noticed that in recent years many government programs are given names that tell you exactly what the program ISN'T going to do? |
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| 03/21/2007 - "The Nutrition Physician" |
| E-Alert readers know HSI Panelist Allan Spreen, M.D., as the "Nutrition Physician." But you may not be aware that Dr. Spreen has an extensive background in sports. |
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| 03/20/2007 - Working Every Angle |
| Sooner or later, most of us feel the pinch (or worse) of the skyrocketing costs of health care. There are dozens of reasons why these costs are always on the rise, and one of them might make you angry enough to spit prescription capsules. |
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| 03/20/2007 - "Milk varies in Alaska" |
| I happened to notice that statement at the bottom of the screen during a McDonald's commercial that promotes the restaurant's new Happy Meal choices that are supposed to be healthier than the junk traditionally served in Happy Meals. |
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| 03/19/2007 - Owning Up |
| Allergic reactions to high pollen counts can lead to sinusitis (an overproduction of mucus that causes swelling and sinus headaches). |
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| 03/19/2007 - Tan Withdrawal? |
| At this time of year, many people - especially young people - try to get a jump on their seasonal suntans by frequenting tanning salons. For some, these visits to the tanning bed can set the stage for an unusual addiction. |
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| 03/15/2007 - Much Ado About Anything |
| When it comes to money, anything is better than nothing. And when it comes to good health, anything is better than nothing. |
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| 03/15/2007 - Got strontium? |
| If you do, it will help keep your bones strong. |
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| 03/14/2007 - Give & Take |
| If you've got an age-related vision problem, there's a good chance that your supplement regimen contains some zinc. If that's the case, it's time to talk to your doctor or a trusted health care practitioner who's familiar with your medical history. |
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| 03/14/2007 - Who enjoys being condescended to by their doctor's staff? |
| Nobody, of course. And that includes an HSI member named Jen who sent an e-mail with this story about a visit to the doctor. |
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| 03/13/2007 - Taken for a Ride |
| I just read a news article about the FDA that is so completely ridiculous I had to read it twice to make sure I wasn't missing something. |
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| 03/13/2007 - Selenium is a workaholic multi-tasker… |
| And that's especially true for those of you who happen to have prostate glands. |
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| 03/12/2007 - The K Connection |
| If you're concerned about the health of your bones, or if you've been diagnosed with osteopenia (a condition that precedes osteoporosis), then you'll find plenty of helpful information in the e-Alert "Rags to Riches"… |
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| 03/12/2007 - The Jugular Eye Connection |
| I was combing through old files and found some information about a 2003 study that tested the effect tight neckties might have on intraocular pressure (IOP), which increases the risk of developing glaucoma. |
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| 03/08/2007 - Obesity Epidemic Solved! |
| That's right. You heard it here first. The obesity epidemic has finally been solved. And you may not believe your eyes when I tell you the source of this solution: Krispy Kreme. |
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| 03/07/2007 - Aspirin and Blood Pressure |
| Morning television is sending my blood pressure through the roof! For the second week in a row, I've got a serious bone to pick with Dr. Tim Johnson, the medical editor for Good Morning America. |
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| 03/06/2007 - The Safety of Antioxidants and Vitamins A, C, and E |
| The next time your doctor asks about your supplement use, don't be surprised if he tells you that the antioxidant supplements you're taking may lead to an early demise. |
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| 03/06/2007 - Lipitor, Cholesterol, and Memory Problems |
| Would you sacrifice your memory to shave a few points off your cholesterol level? That dilemma prompted an HSI member named James to send this e-mail: |
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| 03/05/2007 - Every Breath You Take |
| Every breath you take has a unique chemical signature that can reveal the health of your lungs. |
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| 03/05/2007 - Foiled Again |
| You know those movies where the villain comes to a grisly end, followed by a scene or two of sweet relief as the surviving characters get on with their lives? If you've seen a few of these movies, you know what to expect… |
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| 03/01/2007 - Best Friends Forever |
| I have three important messages today for all women who are concerned about the prevention and treatment of breast cancer - in other words: all women. |
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| 03/01/2007 - "They must really be desperate to come out with this one." |
| That's the opening line of an e-mail sent to me by HSI Panelist Allan Spreen, M.D., in response to this past Monday's e-Alert "Guidelines? Good Grief!" about the new American Heart Association guidelines for heart disease prevention in women. |
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