02nd December 2005
We're taught as early as elementary school about the French chemist Louis Pasteur and his famous invention: pasteurization. This is the process of heating food to kill bacteria, viruses, mold, yeasts and other potentially harmful organisms....
02nd December 2005
As the holidays near and the air becomes more frigid, families gather around fireplaces and wood-burning stoves seeking warm comfort. Unfortunately for many --- especially those who suffer from asthma and allergies -- the use of such h...
24th November 2005
For some, "it's the most wonderful time of the year," filled with family get-togethers, good food and time to sit back and reflect on all there is to be thankful for. But for many, the holiday season brings with it stress, anxiety, sadness ...
24th November 2005
Having energy throughout the day is, for many, like chasing after the elusive white rabbit. Just when you think you've got it, after a cup of coffee and a morning sweet roll, for instance, it slips away and feels as though it was never even...
23rd November 2005
On Thanksgiving Day, the average American eats between 2,000 and 4,500 calories, which is a hefty meal when you consider that most people typically consume between 1,600-2,400 calories in an entire day. But while you may expect to eat ...
23rd November 2005
Anyone who's ever been caught in the throes of indecision --and who hasn't- knows that it can be downright maddening. Thinking about what to do, whether the decision is big ... Should we buy this house? ... or small ... Do I want mashe...
23rd November 2005
The Center of Environmental Health California (CEHCA) recently released a report finding very high levels of lead in children's soft vinyl lunchboxes. Lead is a toxic poison. Even the smallest amount can be harmful, especially in child...
23rd November 2005
It's so easy, as we race through each day trying to accomplish an impossible number of tasks, to forget about those we love. Soon, and often unintentionally, one partner, or both, are left feeling unappreciated, overlooked and in need of so...
13th November 2005
The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed a bill that protects fast-food chains from being sued by people who claim the food made them fat. If the bill, the "Personal Responsibility in Food Consumption Act" - better known in Co...
09th November 2005
Perhaps you heard the warning countless times as a child while inching closer and closer to Mighty Mouse or Wonder Woman or Greg Brady. Perhaps you delivered the warning countless times to your children as they inched closer and closer to ...
09th November 2005
No matter how much you trim your budget, one expense that's sure to remain is food. But how much you spend on groceries each month is not fixed, and can vary by 15-20 percent or more. So because the grocery stores consider it their job ...
09th November 2005
Millions of Americans enjoy the adventure and experience of traveling abroad each year. But even the best-planned vacation can turn into a nightmare in the face of a natural disaster, terrorist attack, civil unrest, illness or other emergen...
09th November 2005
Dry hair lacks the oil and moisture it needs to give it sheen and a soft texture. As a result, hair that's dry will be brittle and dull and have a straw-like texture. Most of us will get dry hair at one point or another--either due to over-...
09th November 2005
With the holiday season just around the corner, cranberries will start to make their yearly appearance in Thanksgiving and other seasonal meals. Their tangy flavor and bright red color make them a favorite this time of year (it's also when ...
09th November 2005
Close to 107 million U.S. adults have cholesterol levels of 200 mg/dL or higher, a level that the American Heart Association says increases the risk of heart disease and stroke. At least 12 million of these people are taking statin drugs to...
