Healthy Living and New Trans Fat Label Rules
New laws require food processors to list trans fat amounts on product labels to alert consumers about heart disease risk. The measure aims to reduce dietary trans fat consumption and improve public health awareness across food packaging.
Caffeine in Energy Drinks Warns Teens and Parents
Richard Harkness notes energy drinks carry about 80 mg caffeine per 8 ounce can with some brands up to 400 mg. He warns about hidden caffeine in guarana and green tea, mixing with alcohol, and risks for heart, sleep, and mood. He advises checking labels and moderating intake especially for teens and pregnant women.
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Richard Harkness McClatchy
Red Bull
Go- Fast
Monster
Full Throttle
NoDoz
U.S
Keeping kids active beats indoor risk says doctors
Experts warn sedentary risk is a leading cause of death and disability for ages 1 to 44. They note over 30 million U S children play sports yearly and about 3 million under 15 are injured in recreation. They urge proper technique and safety gear to offset sport risks.
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Gary Smith
Center For
Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Columbus
Ohio
United States
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
Angela Davis
Children’s Hospital of
Philadelphia
Davis
Free health related events listed by non profit groups
Community health notices outline blood drives CPR courses support groups and wellness seminars hosted by Red Cross Mercy St Luke's Mercy Iowa City and other Cedar Rapids Marion and Hiawatha venues. Details include locations dates times contact numbers and registration options for each event.
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Gazcomm.com
American Red Cross
Grant Wood Area
Rockwell Dr
Cedar Rapids
Givebloodgivelife
Living Hope Wesleyan Church
Boyson Rd
Hall Radiation Center
Mercy Medical Center
E. College St
Iowa City
Grantwood-Redcross
Johnson County Coalition For Persons With Disabilities
Uptown
Bill
S. Gilbert St
Helen G. Nassif
Marron
Mark Young
Sedlacek
Sediacek
Rockwell Dr. NE
St. Luke’s Hospital
Town and Country
St. Luke's Behavioral Health Services
Birthplace
Alzheimer’s Association
Bickford Cottage
Linden Dr
Marion
Blood Center of
Iowa
Echo Valley
West Union
Wade St
Chris.king
Lowacityhospice
Alzheimer's Association
42Nd St
McAuley Room
Mercy Medical Plaza
Mercy
Swisher
Hallagan
Dennis
Donna Oldorf
House of Mercy
18Th Ave
Hiawatha
Call
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Grantwoodredcross
Edgewood Road
St. Luke's Hospital
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