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L.A. fast-food moratorium one step closer to reality (Reuters)
Reuters - A moratorium on the opening of new fast food restaurants in one of the poorest areas of Los Angeles moved one step closer to reality on Tuesday in a measure aimed at countering obesity.
Salmonella found in fresh jalapeno, FDA says (Reuters)
Reuters - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has found a jalapeno pepper contaminated with a strain of salmonella that has sickened more than 1,200 people, officials said on Monday.
Stretch That Grocery List in Lean Times (HealthDay)
HealthDay - MONDAY, July 21 (HealthDay News) -- With the exception of housing, and maybe gassing up your car, groceries are likely the next biggest expense in your family's budget. And increasingly, food is gobbling up more and more of the average Americans income.
Tomato scare ending; fears linger for many people (AP)
AP - The tomato scare may be over, but it has taken a toll — it's cost the industry an estimated $100 million and left millions of people with a new wariness about the safety of everyday foods.
A 540-calorie Big Mac? NY chains post calorie info (AP)
AP - Customers at big fast-food chains in New York City are finally facing the facts about their meal choices. And for some, the truth may be hard to swallow — like 1,130 calories for a Big Mac, medium fries and a medium soda.
FDA Says It's Safe to Eat Tomatoes (HealthDay)
HealthDay - THURSDAY, July 17 (HealthDay News) -- U.S. health officiaSls on Thursday dropped their warning against eating fresh tomatoes, as the toll in the ongoing salmonella outbreak reached 1,220 confirmed cases, with at least 242 people hospitalized.
Study: Low-carb diet best for weight, cholesterol (AP)
AP - The Atkins diet may have proved itself after all: A low-carb diet and a Mediterranean-style regimen helped people lose more weight than a traditional low-fat diet in one of the longest and largest studies to compare the dueling weight-loss techniques.
Health Tip: Dealing With Diarrhea (HealthDay)
HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Most cases of diarrhea clear up on their own, unless there's a more serious cause such as food or water contamination.
Health Tip: Keep Your Kitchen Clean (HealthDay)
HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Proper food storage and preparation are important ways to prevent food-borne illness, as is keeping your kitchen germ-free.
Just Say No to Nuts During Pregnancy (HealthDay)
HealthDay - TUESDAY, July 15 (HealthDay News) -- If you've got a strong family history of food allergies or allergic asthma, you might want to think twice before munching a handful of nuts when you're pregnant.
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