Category: Research (Page 85 of 93)

      Government Crack-Down on Hand Sanitizer Claims

      May 4, 2011 /

      Labeling and marketing materials for hand sanitizers claim that they can prevent infection from disease-causing germs and viruses, and some claim to protect against E. coli and the H1N1 swine flu virus.

      There is no proof to support these claims and the companies are marketing them in violation of federal law.

      Federal regulators are warning companies that make over-the-counter hand sanitizers to stop exaggerating the bacteria-killing benefits of their products

      Hand sanitizer and other over-the-counter products can’t prevent dangerous staph infections no matter what they claim, federal officials warned Wednesday.

      The Food and Drug Administration ordered four companies that make such promises to change their marketing practices, arguing there is no proof the store-bought products prevent H1N1, MRSA or E. coli – as they suggest.

      The products include Staphaseptic First Aid Antiseptic/Pain Relieving Gel, Safe4Hours Hand Sanitizing Lotion, Dr. Tichenor’s Antiseptic Gel and CleanWell All-Natural Hand Sanitizing Wipes.

      The manufacturers were given 15 days to change labeling and marketing material or face seizure of products.

      Research, Wellness

      Government to Regulate Electronic Cigarettes as Tobacco

      May 4, 2011 /

      The FDA wants to regulate electronic cigarettes as drug devices, just as nicotine gum and smoking cessation products are regulated. Electronic cigarettes are battery-powered tubes that turn nicotine-laced liquid into a vapor.

      The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s announcement came after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit issued a decision that electronic cigarettes are not drugs or devices unless they are marketed for therapeutic purposes.

      In 2009, the FDA was given the authority to regulate tobacco products that are not drugs or devices.

      Electronic cigarettes, marketed under names such as NJOY, mimic the act of smoking and include nicotine, but do not emit the same type of odor or ash.

      Quality Control, Research, Wellness

      Is Gatorade Bad for You?

      April 21, 2011 /

      Maybe.

      A person loses a great deal of water in the form of sweat when engaging in prolonged exercise. An athlete even more so.

      It is therefore necessary to rehydrate, that’s why sports drinks provide water, carbohydrates, and electrolytes so the athlete’s performance might improve.

      That said, sport’s drinks like Gatorade also provide empty calories.

      Unless you’re in the middle of an Olympic training workout, this amount of excess calories is simply unnecessary.

      Here are some of the Gatorade ingredients that will NOT enhance anyone’s workout: High Fructose Corn Syrup, Artificial Colors, Brominated Vegetable Oil.

      Gatorade is fortified with a variety of different vitamins and minerals, including some fat-soluble vitamins such as vitamin A. Fat-soluble vitamins cannot be excreted from the body when they are consumed in quantities too large, so side effects may occur. Drinking too much Gatorade, and consuming much more than your recommended amount of vitamin A, can lead to vitamin toxicity, also known as hypervitaminosis A. The National Institutes of Health say that the symptoms of hypervitaminosis A include blurred vision, fatigue, headache and nausea.

      Nutrition, Research, Wellness

      Abstain from Foods Which Cause Gastric Stomach

      April 21, 2011 /

      Gastritis, which is inflammation of the abdominal lining, could cause abdominal pain, gas and a bloated-ness, feelings of nausea, vomiting and perhaps a burning.

      You will want to avoid highly acidic foods such as citrus juices or tomato based food products (eg. spaghetti, pizza).

      You should also avoid alcohol & smoking, caffeine, and any spicy/highly seasoned foods.

      Try eating smaller more frequent meals (or snacks) rather than the typical 3 large meals a day.

      Some foods are not good for an upset stomach. Foods that are high in fat, contain fiber, are spicy and are greasy can cause further gastric complications. Avoid dairy products if you are actively vomiting or have diarrhea. Do not eat or drink foods or beverages that contain alcohol or caffeine, because these substances can promote dehydration. Avoid black pepper, chili powder, chocolate, carbonated beverages, fried foods, acidic fruit juices such as orange juice, broccoli, corn, onions, cabbage and cheese. Avoid eating large amounts of food.

      Research, Wellness

      Painkiller Abuse Targeted by Obama’s Administration

      April 21, 2011 /

      The overall rate of deaths from drugs — including heroin, cocaine, and prescription opioids — is approaching the number of deaths from car crashes each year.

      In 2007, there were 28,000 deaths from prescription drug overdoses.

      Those deaths were driven largely by the abuse of prescription painkillers.

      Prescription painkiller abuse now matches abuse of illegal drugs, and mortality from the prescription drugs exceeds overdose deaths from cocaine and heroin combined

      “We are in the midst of a public health crisis driven by prescription drug abuses,”

      “In 2007, there were 28,000 deaths from prescription drug overdoses — five times the number in 1990, Kerlikowske said. Those deaths were driven largely by the abuse of prescription painkillers.”

      Research, Wellness

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