Todays Newsbites

Flaxseed Fails to Relieve Womens Hot Flashes

Scratch flaxseed from the A list of hoped-for treatments for menopausal hot flashes. Flaxseed has weak hormone- like effects, compared to the hormone pills that ease hot flashes, but without the pills breast-cancer risks.

Night Owls Unhealthy Eaters

Ben Franklin was onto something with his early to bed, early to rise adage, at least when it comes to healthy eating

Slightly Pink Pork Safe to Eat

A little pink in your pork is OK. The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) now says pork and all other whole cuts of red meat need be cooked only to an internal temperature of 145 degrees

Apples Top Pesticide Dirty Dozen

Unless youre buying organic fruit, an apple a day may mean a serving of pesticides

16 States Get Fatter, None Slimmer

America, theres even more of us to love-with dire consequences for the nations health.

Obesity Equation: Eating More Often, Bigger Portions

Dont blame more-caloric foods for the US obesity epidemic, however

Snacks Add Up to a 4th Meal

Confirming the increasing role of snacks in the US diet, research presented at the recent Institute of Food Technologists Expo

Eating Right Doesnt Always Cost More

Healthy foods arent always pricier than less-nutritious alternatives, says a new USDA study

Fast-Food Calorie Counts Work-If You Use Them

Do calorie counts on menus cause restaurant patrons to eat less? The answer depends on whether customers are paying attention, according to a new lunchtime

USDA Proposes More Prominent Labeling of Meat Additives

Whats in that chicken breast? The USDA wants to make it easier for consumers to find out