"This FDA, this Bush administration, instead of protecting the public health, is protecting industry," said Rep.
(D-Conn.), who chairs the Appropriations subcommittee that oversees the FDA budget. In an interview, DeLauro said she wants the agency to disclose its findings and to develop a plan to remove melamine from formula. "We're talking about babies, about the most vulnerable. This really makes me angry."
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The report, "Ready or Not? Protecting the Public's Health from Diseases, Disasters and Bioterrorism," gave Nevada six out of 10 possible points for emergency preparedness, the same score it has received since 2005 and one point better than in 2004 and 2003.
Nevada was among eight states that scored six points out of 10 indicators. Only six states were ranked worse — Arizona, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, Nebraska and Montana.
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Sheraton partners with Core Performance for health, fitness program
Sheraton has teamed up with training/lifestyle brand Core Performance to launch a health and fitness program for guests. The "Sheraton Fitness, Programmed by Core Performance" program includes gym and training components, in-room training and healthy food options put together by nutritionists.
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I recently picked up a copy of the magazine Men's Health as part of my ongoing effort to lose 50 pounds (240 - 190lbs). I'm 80% of the way to my goal which I started in May, 2008. I haven't looked at a Men's Health in years. Apparently they now run a regular section called 'Men's Wealth' where they deal with all things financial.
When I first glanced at the article in this section titled '7 Money Tricks Rich Guys Know', I wasn't expecting much, Read the rest of this entry »
In an article dated March 15, 2007, USA Today reported "nearly half of America's 5.4 million full-time college students abuse drugs or drink alcohol on binges at least once a month." That article was based on a study by the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University.
Closer to home, a 2005 Texas Department of State Health Services survey of college students revealed 84 percent of college students had an alcoholic beverage Read the rest of this entry »
Lisa Walker enjoys combat.
The 25-year-old Augusta woman enthusiastically kicks and punches her way through Bodycombat classes at Health Central Wellness and Fitness.
The class, which features mixed martial-arts moves, is one of the newer ones offered there and part of what some say is a trend toward more specialty-group classes. Others say that it is more likely a fad but that more traditional disciplines such as Pilates and core strengthening Read the rest of this entry »
I knew who Melonie Norris was the minute I walked in the room. She was the one in phenomenal condition with a friendly smile.
Reader Leslie Allison had suggested Norris would be a great person to feature, and she's right. Norris and her fraternal twin sister, Jamie, were born in Johnson City, Tenn. They went to East Tennessee University to study nursing. There Norris met her future husband, Paul.
Upon graduation, they went to his home state of Read the rest of this entry »
A recent article by Reuters pointed to the growing use of "brain-boosting drugs" in the workplace. Long a trend at colleges and universities, where students need help to cram for exams, older Americans are now turning to natural stimulants to help increase their mental capabilities and maintain their focus. And according to many physicians and psychologists, there's nothing wrong with that. In fact, boosting your ability to focus is really a "smart" Read the rest of this entry »
Life Time Fitness of Chanhassen is making the first layoffs in its 16-year history as part of an overall staff reduction of about 12 percent at its corporate headquarters.
The fitness club company, operating in 17 states, said the decision was made because it is shrinking its plans for new locations in the midst of the national economic downturn.
The headquarters staff of slightly more than 800 will decline by 100, the majority coming in layoffs Read the rest of this entry »