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April 2, 2004 A Responds to the Use of Illegal Hormone Implants In Veal Calves The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today announced public safety measures to respond to the unapproved use at several establishments of growth-promoting hormone implants in non-ruminating veal calves presented...

What is Flax Seed? Flax seeds are a great source of fiber, lignans, protein, fat, vitamins, and minerals. We will examine each of these nutrients. Fiber Flax seeds are an excellent source of fiber. They contain both soluble and insoluble fiber. They also contain a special fiber called...

Fat Hormone Can Rewire Brain, Animal Studies Show Reuters Health By Maggie Fox Friday, April 2, 2004 WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Leptin, a hormone that affects weight and appetite, apparently helps wire the brain in ways that might set an animal on a lifetime path to slenderness or obesity...

Value of Pre-workout Stretch Unclear: Report Reuters Health By Merritt McKinney Tuesday, March 30, 2004 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Coaches and athletic trainers often recommend stretching before a workout, but a new report suggests that there is not enough evidence to prove that...

I have a friend that about four days ago felt one foot going numb and then a day later the next foot go numb and now he can't move either of them. He is able to walk but he has to walk almost like he is marching. He has been to some doctors and specialist but they don't seem to know what could...

Don't Be that Guy Reloaded by Paul DiObilda Last year many of you probably saw The Matrix sequels. Whether you loved them or hated them, you may have noticed a disturbing similarity between the world populated by Neo and his gang and the digital one we waste our time in. Arbitrary uses of...

Carb Cycling Q&A by Twin Peak Since the first article came out, and even more so the second, I have received a bountiful number of questions via email, personal message, or publicly on various boards. I did intend the articles to be all-inclusive, but apparently that is a trick David...

U.S. Urges Limits on Eating Albacore New York Times Syndicate By Jane Kay Saturday, March 20, 2004 Top federal health officials released long-awaited advice to consumers on Friday on how to avoid eating mercury in fish and for the first time suggested limiting consumption of popular...

Dietary Fats -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- By: Sean Hashmi Fats are by far the most efficient energy storage form. They have various functions in the body including providing energy for cells, controlling what goes in and out of cells...

The ?Sodium - Anabolic?Connection! One of the most powerful anabolic stimuli may be sitting right on your dinner table. Bodybuilders are constantly fed conflicting information regarding nutritional intake. This information, dished out mainly by the magazines, is primarily manipulated to...

Part 2: Insulin Resistance & The Modulation Of PPARgamma by BigCat Note: This is part two, click here for part one. I hope you have had the time to reread the first article and comprehend it fully before starting here. This article will be considerably simpler to understand than the previous...

Part 1: Lipolysis & Non-Shivering Thermogenesis by BigCat This is the first article in a new series that will discuss, principally, the physiology of fat loss. The goal is to make you understand how fat loss occurs, and then evolve into a discussion on various supplements and drugs and how to...

The Athletic Edge is Preformance Eating I by Zepplin Introduction This is the first part of a multiple part series, which will enable you to make some informed decisions about your nutrition intake. Information is presented in detail, but as other things in life, nutrition is not a cut...

Ephedra Info 1. What is it and where does it come from? Ephedra, a stimulating herb that grows in arid regions of the world, goes by such names as: Mormon Tea, Ma Huang, Squaw Tea, and Herbal Ecstasy. The Chinese have been using ephedra for more than 5,000 years to treat the afflictions of...

Genetic enhancements may be on horizon for athletes February 20, 2002 Posted: 3:47 PM EST (2047 GMT) From Rea Blakey CNN Medical Unit WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Doping scandals have become an almost routine part of modern sporting competitions, including the Olympics. But many sports scientists warn...

is that true? I also heard that they may make you write your drivers license # on the form.

Mercury levels vary in tuna United Press International Tuesday, February 10, 2004 ASTORIA, Ore., Feb 10, 2004 (United Press International via COMTEX) -- Sharply varying levels of mercury in tuna are complicating health officials' efforts to get accurate advice to consumers, researchers...

Time-Release DNA Vaccine May Cure Cancer United Press International Monday, February 16, 2004 BOSTON, Feb 16, 2004 (United Press International via COMTEX) -- Boston researchers have reportedly developed a delayed-release vaccine that could target and kill tumors. The BBC reported...

Physical Fitness May Protect Aging Brain Reuters Health By Merritt McKinney Monday, February 16, 2004 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Being physically fit may be good for the aging brain, researchers report. In a new study of older adults, higher levels of physical fitness were associated...

Weight Loss And Exercise Improve Liver Disease Reuters Health Friday, February 13, 2004 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - For people with chronic liver disease, losing weight and getting more exercise helps their liver function better and improves their quality of life, new research shows...