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Groups Work to Block Fast Track TPP, Radiation in Food from Japan

Groups Work to Block Fast Track TPP, Radiation in Food from Japan

The Fukushima Fallout Awareness Network (FFAN) is among dozens of groups urgently calling on Senator Ron Wyden (OR) to exercise his authority as Chair of the Senate Finance Committee and immediately block Fast Track of the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP). … 0 Shares | | Posted in Environment, Food, Food, Health, News
The FDA Allows Shocking High Levels of Radiation in Food

The FDA Allows Shocking High Levels of Radiation in Food

Internal ingestion of radiation from nuclear power accidents is the most dangerous kind of exposure. As you may know the American Medical Association (AMA) recently passed a resolution calling on the US to test seafood for radiation due to Fukushima.… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health
AMA Wants US to Test for Radiation in Seafood, But FDA Allows Too Much

AMA Wants US to Test for Radiation in Seafood, But FDA Allows Too Much

Internal ingestion of radiation from nuclear power accidents is the most dangerous kind of exposure. As you may know the AMA recently passed a resolution calling on the US to test seafood for radiation due to Fukushima. However, FDA is… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health
The Obesity Epidemic And Myth of Weight Loss Pills

The Obesity Epidemic And Myth of Weight Loss Pills

There has been an explosion of weight loss pills and weight loss programs into the market over the last several months. This expansion of the medical weight loss industry will certainly continue a break neck speeds due to the AMA’s… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Food, Health, Medicine, Nutrition, Pharmaceuticals
Obesity now recognized as a disease by the AMA

Obesity now recognized as a disease by the AMA

Last month, the American Medical Association (AMA) officially recognized obesity as a disease. This move was done against the recommendation of a committee, the Council on Science and Public Health, that had studied the issue last year. This decision has… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Fitness Nutrition, Food, Health, Pharmaceuticals, Weight Loss
Food Safety Group Applauds AMA Call to Test Seafood for Radiation Due to Fukushima

Food Safety Group Applauds AMA Call to Test Seafood for Radiation Due to Fukushima

The deafening silence around Fukushima’s impact on our food supply is lifting, thanks in major part to a recent move by the American Medical Association (AMA).  Since March 11, 2011 there has been very little discussion by the U.S. government… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health