Health and Science
Urging the FDA to End Food Labeling Chaos
Labels for Thomas' Hearty Grains English Muffins claim that the food is "made with the goodness of whole grain” and “made with whole grains." Yet the primary ingredient is "unbleached enriched wheat flour," meaning white flour. The product has more water than whole wheat flour, which is the third ingredient. more »
The Ancient Egyptians Makeup May Have Prevented Eye Diseases
"There’s more to the eye makeup that gave Queen Nefertiti and other ancient Egyptian royals those stupendous gazes and legendary beauty than meets the eye. Scientists in France are reporting that the alluring eye makeup also may have been used to help prevent or treat eye disease by doubling as an infection-fighter. more »
Why Are Some Drugs Doubling in Cost?
The majority of all extraordinary price increases were for drugs priced less than $25 per unit; however, a full course of treatment for some of these drugs could total several thousand dollars. more »
FDA Approves A High Dose Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Specifically Intended for People Ages 65 and Older
The FDA has approved a more concentrated influenza virus subtypes A and B vaccine (Fluzone High-Dose) for patients 65 and older.The vaccine creates a greater immune response in older patients, who typically do not respond as well to standard flu vaccine dosages because they have a weaker immune system, drug manufacturer Sanofi-Aventis said. more »
