Grand BK Corp. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Tree Nuts (Almonds, Walnuts and Cashews) in " California Aloha Mix "
GRAND BK CORP. of Maspeth, New York is recalling its 14 ounce packages of " CALIFORNIA ALOHA MIX " because they may contain undeclared tree nuts (Almonds, Walnuts and Cashews). People who have allergies or severe sensitivity to tree nuts (Almonds, Walnuts and Cashews) run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. (Source: Food and Drug Administration)
Source: Food and Drug Administration - August 15, 2017 Category: Food Science Source Type: news

Fairway ‘ ‘ Like No Other Market ’ ’ ® Recalls Fairway Brand Cookies Blondie Because Of Possible Health Risk
Fairway ‘ ‘ Like No Other Market ’ ’ ® of New York, NY is voluntarily recalling Fairway brand Cookies Blondie, because the product may contain undeclared ingredient, walnuts. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to nuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. (Source: Food and Drug Administration)
Source: Food and Drug Administration - August 2, 2017 Category: Food Science Source Type: news

Walnuts Up Insula Activation to Highly Desirable Food Cues
Short - term walnut consumption tied to reduced feelings of hunger, activation of right insula (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Psychiatry)
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Psychiatry - July 28, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Endocrinology, Family Medicine, Gynecology, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Nursing, Psychiatry, Journal, Source Type: news

Walnut staves off heart disease, cancer and dementia
Just two ounces improve digestive health by helping prebiotic bugs to grow, found Louisiana State University. Good intestinal bacteria is also linked to reduced arthritis, depression and aging. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - July 28, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

LSUHealthNO research finds walnuts may promote health by changing gut bacteria
(Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center) Research led by Lauri Byerley, Ph.D., R.D., Research Associate Professor of Physiology at LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine, has found that walnuts in the diet change the makeup of bacteria in the gut, which suggests a new way walnuts may contribute to better health. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - July 28, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

THIS cancer-preventing food could improve gut health and digestion
WALNUTS could be key to staving off cancer, heart disease and even dementia by boosting the gut, according to new research. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - July 26, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Good for your gut: Walnuts could help prevent cancer and improve digestion
WALNUTS could be key to staving off cancer, heart disease and even dementia by boosting the gut, according to new research. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - July 26, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Some types of vegetarian diet can raise heart disease risk
Conclusion This large pooled cohort study seems to demonstrate an association between a healthy plant-based diet and reduced risk of coronary heart disease, and an increased risk of heart disease with an unhealthy plant-based diet. This adds to the evidence base supporting the possible benefits of healthy plant-based diets in protecting against certain illnesses. However there are some limitations to the research: The cohort included only health professionals from the US so might not be representative of wider populations in the UK or elsewhere. The study can't provide information on the benefits or otherwise of this...
Source: NHS News Feed - July 18, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Food/diet Source Type: news

Providence Medical touts data from 2 studies of cervical fusion tech
Cervical spine-focused medical device maker Providence Medical today released results from 2 independent studies of its DTrax and Cavux posterior cervical fusion technology, touting significant improvements in pain relief and other benefits. The 1st study compared the use of the Walnut Creek, Calif.-based company’s DTrax expandable cage system against conservative care for patients with single-level cervical radiculopathy. Results, which were published in World Neurosurgery, indicated significant improvements in VAS neck and arm pain relative to the control points out to 1 year, as well as improvements from baselin...
Source: Mass Device - July 10, 2017 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Fink Densford Tags: Clinical Trials Spinal Providence Medical Source Type: news

Voluntary Recall of CLIF BUILDER'S Bar Chocolate Mint Flavor, CLIF Kid Zbar Protein Chocolate Mint and CLIF Kid Zbar Protein Chocolate Chip Flavors
Clif Bar& Company is initiating a voluntary recall of CLIF ® BUILDER ' S ® Bar Chocolate Mint flavor, and CLIF Kid Zbar® Protein Chocolate Mint and CLIF Kid Zbar® Protein Chocolate Chip flavors due to possible presence of undeclared peanuts and some tree nuts, including almonds, Brazil nuts, cashews, hazelnuts, macadamia nuts, pecans, walnuts and coconuts. Clif Bar& Company is taking this precautionary safety step for people who are allergic to peanuts and these listed tree nuts. People with an allergy to peanuts and these specific tree nuts run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction. (Source: Food...
Source: Food and Drug Administration - July 5, 2017 Category: Food Science Source Type: news

Leaping Whale Nearly Capsizes New Jersey Fishing Boat
Three New Jerseyites got a startling, too-close encounter with an enormous humpback whale that leaped from the sea right next to their 19-foot boat. The force of the massive creature’s heave from the water rocked the boat and flipped a fish into its bottom. “Holy shit, holy shit, holy shit,” said Paul Ziolkowski as he managed to barely keep his cool and capture the humpback on video. Ziolkowski, of Atlantic Highlands, was fishing with companions not far from the Verrazano Narrows separating Staten Island and Brooklyn when the whale suddenly appeared. Ziolkowski boasted: “I got it on film, too!&rdquo...
Source: Science - The Huffington Post - June 25, 2017 Category: Science Source Type: news

Holy S**t!' Leaping Whale Nearly Capsizes Jersey Fishing Boat
Three New Jersey whale watchers got a startling too-close encounter with an enormous humpback whale that leaped from the sea chasing fish right next to their 19-foot boat. The force of the massive creature’s heave from the water radically rocked the boat and flipped a fish into the bottom. “Holy shit, holy shit, holy shit,” said Paul Ziolkowski as he managed to barely keep his cool and capture the humpback on video. Ziolkowski, of Atlantic Highlands, was boating off Jersey with friends not far from the Verrazano Narrows separating Staten Island from Brooklyn when the whale suddenly appeared. People on a n...
Source: Science - The Huffington Post - June 25, 2017 Category: Science Source Type: news

How to Protect Your Brain Against Alzheimer ’s
A few weeks ago, Big Pharma giant Merck canceled the clinical trial for its latest “promising” Alzheimer’s drug. Why? It was a total flop. The same thing happened four months ago with a drug that Eli Lilly was testing. The reality is that more than 99% of Alzheimer’s drugs fail in development. This proves that mainstream medicine has no clue what causes this brain-wasting condition. So what’s really going on? A big part of the problem is in the very air we breathe. And the closer you live to a major roadway or urban center, the worse it is… ...
Source: Al Sears, MD Natural Remedies - June 22, 2017 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Cathy Card Tags: Brain Health Nutrition Alzheimer's cognitive decline pollution toxins Source Type: news

Eat walnuts as a teenager for lifelong brain health
Scientists at the French National Institute of Health and Medical Research centre  fed mice a balanced diet until early adolescence for the latest study on brain health. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - June 19, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Weight loss diet: Eating THIS dementia-preventing food could help control your appetite
WEIGHT loss could be aided by adding particular foods - including dementia-preventing walnuts - into your diet that help control your appetite. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - June 16, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news