ConsumerAffairs.Com Health News http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news_index/health.html Health news, scams, lawsuits, prosecutions, company info and warnings from ConsumerAffairs.Com en-us Copyright 2004 ConsumerAffairs.Com info@consumeraffairs.com (Truman Lewis) jhood@consumeraffairs.com (Jim Hood) http://backend.userland.com/rss Video - Five Steps For Avoiding The Flu http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/11/video_flu.html Common sense steps can improve your odds. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:30:00 GMT FDA Cracks Down on Web Sites Selling Unapproved Drugs http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/11/fda_internet_drugs.html 136 operators get warnings on their activities Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:45:00 GMT CSPI Gives Movie Theater Popcorn Two Thumbs Down http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/11/cspi_popcorn.html Lab tests show theater snacks pack on calories, sodium Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:50:00 GMT Listeria Found in Eggo Waffles Prior to Shortage http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/11/eggo02.html Kellogg's downplays link between contamination and flooding of plant Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:45:00 GMT FDA: Plavix And Prilosec Don't Mix http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/11/fda_plavix.html Patients urged to avoid use with Prilosec/Prilosec OTC Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:59:00 GMT Two Companies Pull Meat, Poultry Products Over Health Concerns http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/11/thrive_fairbury_recall.html One company may have sold E.Coli-contaminated meat Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:40:00 GMT Recommended Changes to Breast Cancer Screenings Cause Controversy http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/11/mammography_changes.html Analysis recommends scrapping most annual exams Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:20:00 GMT Study: Pregnant Women Contaminated With Chemicals From Everyday Products http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/11/chemicals_pregnancy.html Report outlines dangers to mothers and children alike Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:55:00 GMT USDA Reports Huge Jump in Hungry Americans http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/11/usda_hunger.html Hunger levels at highest point since 1995, agency says Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:10:00 GMT California Warns Retailers on Lead http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/11/ca_lead.html Findings also reported to federal regulators Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:55:00 GMT Three More Cases of Swine Flu in Pets http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/11/swine_flu46.html FDA approves additional vaccine for use Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:30:00 GMT Study Claims Phthalates Exposure in Pregnancy Diminishes Masculinity http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/11/swan_phthalates_study.html Researcher says young boys less likely to play with male-centric toys Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:30:00 GMT Can Active Video Games Help Prevent Obesity? http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/11/video_games_exercise.html Study claims results equivalent to moderate exercise Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:45:00 GMT Study: Young Athletes Need Multiple Screenings for Heart Defects http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/11/athletes_heart_screenings.html Using only one test could overlook serious problems, author claims Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:05:00 GMT New Report Recommends Enhanced Food Tracing Guidelines http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/11/food_tracing.html Rules designed to protect food supply. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:00:00 GMT Fat Chance: A Simple Approach to Weight Loss http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/11/fat_chance.html What your grandmother could have told you about losing weight. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:40:00 GMT Optical Biopsy Provides Surgery-Free Diagnosis http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/11/optical_biopsy.html Laser technology could replace the scalpel and needle. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:20:00 GMT Too Much Selenium Can Increase Cholesterol http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/11/selenium_cholesterol.html Dietary supplements get closer look Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:15:00 GMT California Company Recalls Weight Loss Supplement http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/11/fda_california_weightloss.html Capsules contain two potentially dangerous ingredients Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:45:00 GMT Boomers Entering Their 60s With More Disabilities http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/11/boomers_disabilities.html UCLA study finds older generation appears healthier Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:15:00 GMT FDA Expands Approved Use of Swine Flu Vaccines To Include Infants and Children http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/11/swine_flu45.html Seasonal flu vaccine included in expanded approval Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:25:00 GMT