Archive for November, 2007

1 Million Pounds of Meat Recalled

A million pounds of meat is being recalled by meat packer Cargill after finding the E. coli bacteria in samples. The recall affects most states east of the Mississippi. This is the second recall by the company in a month. Unfortunately, this type of recall will not end. The way meat is produced today will [...]

Merck Agrees To Pay $4.85 Billion To Those Hurt By Vioxx

Pharmaceutical giant Merck, maker of Vioxx, has agreed to pay $4.85 Billion (yes billion!) to settle thousands of lawsuits filed by those hurt by the drug. As in this case with Vioxx, often it’s too late to do anything once you’re hurt by the side effects of a drug.

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Comparison Shop Your Healthcare Expenses

A health network in California is one of the first medical groups to list prices for the most common medical procedures on their web site. According to the group, this will allow their patients to plan ahead for their medical expenses and understand the cost of their health care. Watch the video for more.

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Strong Link Between Obesity and Cancer

Experts from the American Institute For Cancer Research agree that staying slim and eating well will reduce your risk of cancer. They can now show that obesity is a strong contributor to cancer, only second to smoking. Watch the video for more.

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Television Bad For Overweight Children

Here’s a double wammy, not only can television help make children obese, but then watching it also increases their blood pressure according to recent research. Looks like turning off the tv and getting outside is a healthy alternative.

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