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People in state high-risk insurance plans often feel left behind
The federal health law set up new plans that are cheaper and more comprehensive than the older ones run by states but consumers need to go without insurance for six months to qualify.
Allergies
Viewpoint: For sufferer’s of Morgellons disease, what next?
A CDC study of 115 patients who believed they had parasitic skin condition called Morgellons disease found no evidence that parasites were present. The researchers concluded the patients were suffering from “delusional” infestations. Christian Scientist William Scott suggests a spiritual response may help these patients.
Stagnant winter air poses health risk to many, health officials warn
November through March winter weather often causes stagnant air that traps air pollution from outdoor burning, wood stoves, and fireplaces gets trapped near the ground.
Removing mold helps reduce asthma and respiratory infections — study
Ridding homes and offices of mold can help reduce respiratory infections and symptoms of asthma, but the best way to eliminate the mold remains unclear.
Just what is ‘gluten-free’?
Consumers with celiac disease must avoid gluten—proteins found in baked goods made with wheat and some other grains. For those not sensitive to gluten, there’s no health benefit to a gluten-free diet.
Have food allergies? Read the label — FDA
First look for the ‘Contains’ statement and if your allergen is listed, put the product back on the shelf. If there is no ‘Contains’ statement, it’s very important to read the entire ingredient list to see if your allergen is present. If you see its name even once, it’s back to the shelf for that food too.
Bad reaction to a cosmetic? FDA wants to know.
Most cosmetics do not require FDA approval, so the agency depends on consumers to report problems.
Health stories in the news
Medicaid patients trapped in state’s hospitals. You may not have that food allergy you think you have. A White House plan to cut childhood obesity.
Health in the news
Bed bug summit in Seattle. New York Times reporters discuss possible impact of Sen. Edward Kennedy’s death on the health-care debate.
Yummy Foods recalls Wife Cake product because egg and wheat allergy concerns
Yummy Foods Company is recalling its 17 oz/480 g. Wife Cake product because it contains egg and wheat that is not declared on the packaging and may pose a danger to people with allergies to these ingredients. “People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to egg or wheat run the risk of serious or [...]
Batch of Liberté Méditerranée Wild Blackberry Yogourt recalled due to walnut allergy concern
The maker of Liberté Méditerranée Wild Blackberry Yogourt is recalling all its 6 oz size product dated September 2 and distributed in the U.S.A. due to concerns it may contained walnuts and plums not included in its ingredients list. “People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to walnuts run the risk of serious or [...]
Tortilla chips sold in Washington and Oregon recalled because of milk allergy concerns
Seattle-based La Mexicana, Inc. is recalling its Solena Tortilla Chips because they contain milk and milk products not declared on the chip packaging. Solena Tortilla Chips are sold in clear, 16oz. bags that have the red, white, and green Solena label affixed to the front of the package. The recalled chips bear the code date [...]
LeClerc recalls Market Pantry Chocolate Chip Chewy Granola Bars due to peanut allergy concern
LeClerc Foods is recalling one lot of its Market Pantry Chocolate Chip Chewy Chip Bars after it learned that the product had been mispackaged and packages may include the peanut-containing products Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bars and S’more Bars. As a result, packages of the Chocolate Chip Chewy Chip Bars in stores do not list peanuts in [...]
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