Archive for October, 2006

Kentucky Fried Chicken to eliminate trans fats from its foods

Tuesday, October 31st, 2006

This Baltimore Sun article headlines the fact that Kentucky Fried Chicken has decided to eliminate trans fats from its food preparation process.  According to the article they are joining a large list of food processors and restaurants taking these steps including:  Kraft Foods (Oreos), The Cheesecake Factory, Ruby Tuesday, Chili’s, and food served at Walt Disney Parks.  The pressure is on Macdonald’s and Burger King, both of which still use significant trans fats in their food preparation.

Not just for women: Osteoporosis jumps gender gap

Monday, October 30th, 2006
Men's bones also may thin with age, more studies are demonstrating, and the impact can be devastating

Distribution gaps appear in flu shot supply

Monday, October 30th, 2006
Those involved in dispensing vaccine are taking pains to explain the system's complexities to physicians.

The arthritis dilemma: When drugs help but also hurt patients

Monday, October 30th, 2006
A federal agency sorts through the many options for this common condition but finds, not surprisingly, that all have downsides.

Alliance aims to snuff out movie smoking

Monday, October 30th, 2006
A new grant will fund efforts to end tobacco use in films rated for kids.