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KFC Targeted in Lawsuit

...ims to eliminate the use of partially hydrogenated oil laden with trans fats has targeted Kentucky Fried ... that KFC either stop using partially hydrogenated oil or use signs to warn customers of the high trans-fat content in the food. 50,000 Americans usually s...

Survey Revels Trans Fats Content on the Higher Side In Fast Food Chains

...ry good for the health. Trans fats are formed when oil is partially hydrogenated to increase shelf life and improve taste. Some countries like Denmark has banned trans fats completely. In Canada and the United States, labelling of packaged goods for trans-fat content is mandatory, but that rule does no...

Fish Oil does not Appear to Protect Against Abnormal Heart Rhythms

...bnormal heart rhythms// or death by consuming fish oil supplements, which had been thought to have a prot...y acids (omega-3 PUFAs) as present in fish or fish oil is associated with a reduction in cardiovascular death, possibly by reducing susceptibility to cardi...

Trans Fats Adding Inches to the Waistline

...rt disease. Trans fats are a result of vegetable oil being heated to super-high temperatures followed by bubbling of hydrogen through it, a compound that had new chemical bonds similar in structure to plastic with a high melting point and a long shelf life. Trans fats are thus generally used because th...

Intake of Vitamin E Supplements During Pregnancy May be Harmful

...dant found naturally in foods like nuts, vegetable oil and broccoli. Earlier research had suggested that vitamin E, particularly taken with vitamin C, could help protect against miscarriage and pre-eclampsia. However, Andrew Shennan, who led a two-year study at St. Thomas' Hospital in London, warned t...

Hydrogenated Fat Pts Weight around the Abdomen

...hen bubbling hydrogen through them. This makes the oil dense and waxy thereby it facilitates the binding of the food and prolongs shelf life. Many studies point out to the fact that hydrogenated vegetable fats can contribute to heart disease, narrowing of blood vessels and diabetes. Potbelly increases ...

Role of Vitamin D in Preventing Cancer

...ased outdoors activities, consumption of cod liver oil and drinking nine glasses of milk per week significant reduced the risk of cancer and bone fractures. The active form of vitamin D inhibits the growth of cancer cells in the colon, breasts, prostate and kidneys. As we age the ability of our body to s...

Health Canada Warns Of Potential Health Hazards Due To A Cough Medication

...f the patches, which contained camphor, eucalyptus oil and menthol. It is explained on the Triaminic Vapour Patch label to stick the patches on the throat or chest to allow the vapours to reach the nose and mouth. Experts explain that after being applied, the patch due to its attractive cherry scent wa...

Fish Oil Capsules Could Enhance Brainpower in Children

Regular doses of Omega-3 fish oil capsules could boost the brainpower of youngsters and improve their concentration levels, says a study//. The Newhall Park Primary School in Bradford, Britain, gave a daily dose of omega-3 oils to 34 of its pupils aged between eight and nine for abo...

Drinking water in America not all that safe: says report

...es at risk from waste disposal, sewage discharges, oil spills, development projects and other polluting activities. Congress should stop this destructive policy and ensure that the EPA protects our drinking water sources to the fullest extent of the law." The statement released by the agency said, 'This...

Quota System: Diverting Attention From The Real Problem

... (Commentary by Bhamy V. Shenoy, an international oil expert, is a member of the India Development Coalition of America who is involved in several NGO projects in India. He can be reached at bhamysuman@hotmail.com) Source:IANS...

South African Died By A HIV Shunned Drug

...ugs in favour of a diet containing// garlic, olive oil and lemons. ‘Anti-retroviral drugs is believed to increase the lifetime of HIV victims’, said Treatment activists. Mark Heywood, of the Treatment Action Campaign (TAC), said ‘Instead of objective decision-making about medical subjects, politica...

A Mother Passes On A Rare, Terminal Brain Disease To Her Three Children

...ld the true story of Augusto Odone who created the oil to stop the progression of ALD in his son. br>...

Recently discovered deep-sea reefs catch the attention of the drug discovery team

...y perform tasks. AUVs have been frequently used in oil exploration and also in a variety of other research programs for mapping purposes, but the Miami researchers believe this is the first time an AUV has been used to map deepwater coral reefs. Miami's December AUV work revealed what appears to be an...

High Demand for Weight Mgmt Product in European Pharmacies

... addresses weight management, is derived from palm oil and oat oil. When applied as a food ingredient, the product has a scientifically substantiated effect of prolonging the feeling of fullness, resulting in significant reductions in energy intake at subsequent meals. Source: PTI nes...

Nothing Can Equate Fresh Vegetables and Fruits

...ent. Brussels sprouts, beneficial bacteria, castor oil are all consumed by the people because it is a known fact that they are beneficial to our health. In conclusion the Choice's study compared the nutritional value of wheatgrass juice along with 30 grams of cooked spinach. It was found that the latter ...

Polyunsaturated Fat, Vitamin E Lowers Risk Of Motor Neurone Disease

...at found abundantly in vegetable oils such as corn oil and omega 3 fat found in fish and nuts, reports foodconsumer.org. The motor neurone diseases (MND) are a group of progressive neurological disorders that destroy motor neurons, the cells that control voluntary muscle activity such as speaking, walk...

Risk Of Dementia May Be Reduced By Mediterranean Diet

...uit and vegetables, bread and other cereals, olive oil and fish, making them low in saturated fat and high in monounsaturated fat and fibre. Researchers from the Columbia University Medical Centre looked at the diet and health of 2,200 people over four years, assessed their neurological health and note...

Fat Content In McDonald’s & KFC's Foods Varies From Country To Countr

...rench fries. Trans fat or partially hydrogenated oil is used to fry chicken nuggets or French fries largely because the oil is more stable and can be used for a longer time compared with ordinary vegetable oils. Trans fat ma...

AIDS Organization Invited To UN Special Session By S.A

...including eating large quantities of garlic, olive oil and beetroot.The Treatment Action Campaign has not yet responded to the invitation. Meanwhile the AIDS activists are showing anger and resentment on Jacob Zuma, a 64-year-old former deputy president, head of the South African Aids Council and the ...

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