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Although the tomato industry is near collapse because of accusations of salmonella, there are safe tomato alternatives that can be implemented creatively and deliciously.

Americans trust that ingredients on food labels are complete and safe. Yet few know and even less approve of the undisclosed, Genetically Modified food in the pantry.

Pedigree's manufacturer has issued the latest pet food recall. The FDA, ASPCA and other websites are offering information on recalled pet food, food handling and more.

Many people turn to various therapies that are not part of mainstream medicine. Are there risks to complementary and alternative medicine?

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration analyzes clinical trials, in which drugs are tested in patients to determine if new drugs cure disease without harming humans.

While HIV becomes more manageable for those living with it and detecting it, there are governmental policies that remain, discriminating against the afflicted.

In recent years, several school lunchboxes have tested positive lead. Learn how to select a safe, lead-free lunchbox as children head back to school.

Previously associated with a massive pet food recall and found in Chinese infant formula, melamine has now been found in popular U.S. baby formula.

Thimerosal is a mercury-based preservative, eliminated from most children's vaccines to prevent mercury toxicity, but not from multi-dose formulations of swine flu shots.

Vitamins are often administered in the same dosage for children as they are for adults.

N95 Respirators were approved by the FDA to reduce the transmission of Novel Flu H1N1, previously called Swine Flu. A tight seal must be formed over the mouth and nose.

America is being targeted by unscrupulous marketers who's only agenda is profit. Foreign companies in China, Brazil, and Peru are importing unsafe diet products.

Preservatives are a type of additive, which can be natural or artificial. Preservatives are found in many of the foods you commonly eat.

Mercury is a metal found naturally in the environment, and it also makes its way into fish and seafood.

Topical anesthetics like lidocaine are commonly used to numb the skin of women preparing for laser hair removal. The misuse of these compounds can be life threatening.

Chidren are vulnerable to bacterial contamination of food. Free websites for kids offer easy ways to teach food safety with games, music, quizzes, printables.

Vegetarians, and Islamic or Jewish individuals who avoid pork products for religious reasons, should know that inhaled swine flu vaccines contain gelatin made from pigs.

Find out just what a generic drug is, why generic drugs are so inexpensive and how you can be sure these medications are safe to use.

Vegetable oils are replacing cocoa butter in many chocolate products today. This use of vegetable oils may lead to increased health risks.

A fake bake may be all the rage, but the side effects could be deadly. Learn ways to get that bronze appearance without exposure to UVA and UVB rays.

Injections and oral drops are two forms of immunotherapy used to treat allergies. Be informed of the advantages and disadvantages of each before talking to your doctor.

The H1N1 vaccine for babies is manufactured by Sanofi Pasteur, Inc. The H1N1 (swine flu) vaccine side effects are expected to be minimal, despite some of the ingredients.

Beyond the scale...A chart that can determine whether too much body fat could be putting you at risk for heart disease

Both the injected and inhaled version of the swine flu vaccine contain additives. Some additives are toxic, while others pose problems for people with food restrictions.

Anticonvulsants are used to help limit or avoid irregular increases in central nervous system electrical activity.

Progress in medical research depends on human experimentation. Even though laws are in place to regulate clinical trials, compliance is voluntary.

Despite the fears of our parents' generation, health experts are now suggesting coconut as one of the healthiest oils: good for the heart, thyroid, cholesterol and more.

Individuals who take Ephedra as a means of losing weight are putting themselves at risk of a number of serious or life threatening medical complications.

An overview of food safety issues and regulations in daycare facilities.

Ads for fraudulent swine flu cures are online. Fake flu treatments, remedies, and even vaccines are unregulated. Scams are worse than perceived H1N1 vaccine dangers.

With the safety concern about mercury-based thimerosal in the H1N1 flu vaccine, most people can take the thimerosal-free nasal spray vaccine, called FluMist instead.

Informed consent was designed to protect humans from unauthorized experimentation. Over time, the principle was formalized into a process that met other requirements.

Consumers need to be aware of lead toxicity caused by older and imported wine bottles as well as the dangers associated with using crystal decanters.

President Obama plans to sign a new law that will help save lives in the fight against cancer.

How can you protect your bones? Learn the latest prevention and treatment of osteoporosis.

Food nutrition and ingredient labels can be confusing. Do you need a dictionary to decipher food packaging information when visiting your local grocery stores?

Taking too much of the recommended dosage of acetaminophen has long been linked to liver damage and now the FDA is addressing this public health concern.

A discussion of two cultural indicators of a death wish: alli, new diet drug could cause cancer. People are fantasizing about and imagining the death of Paris Hilton.

H1N1 vaccine ingredients and dosage information varies by manufacturer. The package insert for the swine flu injection from Sanofi Pasteur, Inc. has vital information.

The FDA has approved injectable swine flu vaccine produced by 3 manufacturers. Each formulation contains various chemicals and additive ingredients with the H1N1 vaccines

Eliminating refined sugar from your diet can help you improve your health and lose weight. The alternatives below will let you keep your sweets.

Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) and zanamavir (Relenza) are effective against swine flu strain H1N1. Rare, but serious side effects can be seen with these anti-viral agents.

Fifty years after the Nuremberg Code, the United States had no law protecting human research subjects. Bill S. 193 was drafted to require informed consent in research.

We need a certain amount of some fats for energy and health. But not all fats are good for us. Trans Fats are a type of fat that has recently come to our attention.

A guide to online actions you can take to protect wildlife, curb greenhouse gas emissions and create a healthier planet.

The peanut butter recall of January 2009 continues to grow as more and more sources voluntarily recall the products made with peanut products from PCA.

Are the prescription drugs you're taking genuine? Are you sure they're not contaminated or counterfeits? Here's a plan you can use to protect yourself against fake drugs.

Millions of people suffer low back pain every year. New technology is advancing the treatment for low back pain including artificial disc replacement surgery.

You can save money buying from online drug stores. But learn where to shop and how to avoid counterfeit and expired drugs.

The recent scare about tainted tomatoes and hot peppers that caused a serious outbreak of Salmonella is creating a demand for tougher inspection of all produce.