New Jersey aims to post calories on restaurant menus
A CSPI NYU study finds dietitians misjudge a 10 ounce hamburger with fries by 685 calories on average. New Jersey considers a law requiring calorie counts on menu boards for chains with 20 or more outlets, with full nutrition details on menus. Proponents argue informed choices aid health. opponents cite regulation and profit concerns.
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New Jersey
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Dale Florio
Restaurateurs
Daniel J. Hoffman
Cook College
New Brunswick
McDonald's
Newark
Binge drinking rate highest in Midwest states
A government study released Monday shows Midwest and Great Plains states have the highest binge drinking rates, led by North Dakota at 31 percent and Utah at 16 percent as the lowest. The survey also notes Utah’s low illegal drug use and Oregon’s 20.5 percent binge rate, with marijuana use higher in several western states.
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Maine
Vermont
New Hampshire
Bush nominates Crawford to head FDA amid safety concerns
President Bush will nominate Lester M. Crawford as head of the FDA, a role he has filled as acting commissioner for about a year. Critics cite drug safety, monitoring after approval, and Crawford’s ties to the food industry while watchdogs urge thorough vetting.
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HHS
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Pain killer study links Cox-2 drugs to heart risks
A WellPoint study links Vioxx Celebrex and Bextra to higher cardiovascular risk with a 20 to 50 percent increased chance of heart attack or stroke. Data from 7,232 users were compared to 629,245 nonusers, with Indiana University researchers adjusting for risk factors as FDA hearings loom.
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WellPoint
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Merck & Co
Pfizer Inc
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