Health

View all posts filed under the Health News category.

FDA Announces New Boxed Warning on Plavix

By Staff Reports on 12 March 2010

Talk with your health care professional first if you have concerns.

Posted in Health | Tagged Bristol-Myers Squibb - Sanofi Pharmaceuticals, Food and Drug Administration, Plavix | Leave a response

Workplace Snack Strategies

By Susan Burke March on 12 March 2010

Don’t succumb to a snack-attack when you can eat healthier.

Posted in Food, Health | Tagged Susan Burke March, work snacks | Leave a response

Two Flavors of Pringles Recalled

By Staff Reports on 10 March 2010

Check article for both brands, UPC Codes and “best by” dates.

Posted in Food, Health | Tagged Food and Drug Administration, Pringles, Procter & Gamble Company | Leave a response

World Uranium Mining Experts Featured at Richmond Forum

By Staff Reports on 8 March 2010

Focus is human, environmental and economic impacts of uranium mining.

Posted in Environment, Health, Local Environment, Regional Environment | Tagged Richmond Center Stage, uranium mining | Leave a response

Apolo Ohno Promotes Century Council’s Ask, Listen, Learn Program

By Staff Reports on 8 March 2010

“Many of the decisions I’ve made off-the-ice have contributed the most to my success.”

Posted in Health, Sports | Tagged Apolo Ohno, The Apolo Anton Ohno Foundation, The Century Council | 3 Responses

Virginia First State to Pass Health Care Freedom Act

By Staff Reports on 5 March 2010

Protection from being forced to purchase health insurance.

Posted in Business, Health | Tagged American Legislative Exchange Council | 1 Response

Detox Diets: Safe or Shaky?

By Susan Burke March on 5 March 2010

Your body is a natural detoxifier.

Posted in Food, Health | Tagged detoxification, junk food | Leave a response

inTransition Program for Service Members

By Staff Reports on 5 March 2010

inTransition is there to help service members transition mental health treatment.

Posted in Health | Tagged inTransition, military | Leave a response

FDA Calls on Food Companies to Correct Labeling Violations

By Staff Reports on 3 March 2010

Consumers need labels that are reliable.

Posted in Food, Health | Tagged Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act, Food and Drug Administration | Leave a response

FDA Survey Finds More Americans Read Food Labels

By Staff Reports on 2 March 2010

Some people realizing the link between nutrition and health.

Posted in Food, Health | Tagged 2008 U.S. Health and Diet Survey, Food and Drug Administration | Leave a response

Fight Your Hunger & Fight Cancer

By Kelly Partner on 1 March 2010

Three Farmville restaurants will donate to American Cancer Society.

Posted in Farmville News, Health | Tagged American Cancer Society, Relay for Life | Leave a response

Simple Idea: Repeal Insurance Companies’ Antitrust Exemption

By Tom Perriello on 1 March 2010

Consumers will benefit from free market.

Posted in Health, Tom Perriello | Tagged H.R. 4626, Health Insurance Industry Fair Competition Act, Tom Perriello | 1 Response

NIH and FDA Announce Collaborative Initiative

By Staff Reports on 25 February 2010

Partnership combines strengths to speed new tx to patients.

Posted in Health | Tagged FDA, Food and Drug Administration, National Institutes of Health | Leave a response