Healthcare

Complaint Filed Against Pharmacist Who Blocked Birth Control Refill
MADISON, Wis. - A Wisconsin agency is accusing a Kmart pharmacist of failing to refill a woman's birth control prescription because of his religious beliefs, The Associated Press reports.
Government: Obesity Might Surpass Smoking as a Killer
WASHINGTON - More Americans soon will be dying of obesity than from smoking if current trends persist, which would make being overweight the nation's No. 1 cause of preventable death, according to a study released yesterday by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

FEATURE: Seeking a healthy balance

Retailers continue their search for equitable employee benefits amid a national health care crisis.
FEATURE: Food as medicine

Cutting-edge research, laxer labeling, and a renewed focus on health prevention make the timing right for functional foods.
Wild Oats Removes Products with Hydrogenated Oils for Heart Health Month

BOULDER, Colo. - Natural and organic foods retailer Wild Oats Markets Inc. said it has removed all products containing hydrogenated oils from its shelves to recognize Heart Health Month.
FSIS Issues Alert on Importance of Cooking and Handling Ground Beef

WASHINGTON - Following an outbreak of salmonella, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a public health alert to remind consumers of the importance of following food safety guidelines when handling and preparing raw meat.
Democrats Seek Animal ID Plan for Mad Cow

WASHINGTON - Democrats on Tuesday pressed Agriculture Secretary Ann Veneman to swiftly produce a plan to identify individually each of America's 96 million cattle.
Food Industry Blamed for U.S. Challenge of WHO Anti-Obesity Plan

CHICAGO - The United States is objecting to a draft plan by the World Health Organization to fight the worldwide obesity epidemic, causing harsh international criticism and allegations that the U.S. food industry is behind the policy, the Chicago Tribune reports.
Wild Oats Donates $10,000 to Friends of the Peak

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Natural and organic foods retailer Wild Oats Markets Inc. today announced it will donate $10,000 to Friends of the Peak to fund directional signage for the Ring the Peak Trail system, which will eventually connect existing trails on Pikes Peak in a contiguous ring.
Winn-Dixie Offering FluMist Nasal Spray

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Select Winn-Dixie, Thriftway and SaveRite pharmacies are now offering the FluMist nasal spray, Jacksonville, Fla.-based Winn-Dixie announced last week.

Complaint Filed Against Pharmacist Who Blocked Birth Control Refill

Government: Obesity Might Surpass Smoking as a Killer

FEATURE: Seeking a healthy balance

FEATURE: Food as medicine

Wild Oats Removes Products with Hydrogenated Oils for Heart Health Month

FSIS Issues Alert on Importance of Cooking and Handling Ground Beef

Democrats Seek Animal ID Plan for Mad Cow

Food Industry Blamed for U.S. Challenge of WHO Anti-Obesity Plan

Wild Oats Donates $10,000 to Friends of the Peak

Winn-Dixie Offering FluMist Nasal Spray