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The Happiest States in America

December 31, 2009

A survey by the CDC did a study of over 1.3 million people from all over the country and came to the conclusion that people in Louisiana, Hawaii and Florida are among happiest Americans.

Ranking No. 1 in happiness was Louisiana, home of Dixieland music and Cajun/Creole cooking.

Oswald urged a bit of caution in that ranking, however, noting that part of the happiness survey occurred before Hurricane Katrina struck the state, and part of it took place later. Nevertheless, he said, “We have no explicit reason to think there is a problem” with the ranking.

Rounding out the happy five were Hawaii, Florida, Tennessee and Arizona.

At the other end of the scale, last in happiness – is New York state.

[The Huffington Post]

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What’s the Biggest Source of Food Poisoning?

June 19, 2009

A recent report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention identified chicken as the biggest source of food poisoning in the United States. The second largest cause was identified as vegetables, fruits and nuts.

Poultry was the most commonly identified source of food poisoning in the United States in 2006, followed by leafy vegetables and fruits and nuts, according to a report released Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

[nytimes.com]

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Food Color From Crushed Bugs

Did you know that many food today gets its artificial coloring from a dried, crushed up bug?  Food manufactures derive the dye from a beetle known as the Cochineal Bug.  It is often found in foods with red, orange, purple or pink coloring. Center for Science in the Public Interest has spent the last decade attempting to get the ingredient banned, [...]

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Just How Healthy is Organic Food?

Many people claim that organically grown food items are substantially healthier for you compared to those conventionally grown.  But did you know that there is no scientific evidence to back this claim up? In fact, the Food Standards Agency, The British Government, The French Food Safety Agency, and The Swedish National Food Administration all agree that there is no [...]

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Sleeping Less Hardens Your Arteries

Calcified arteries were found in nearly a third of people who slept fewer than five hours a night. This dropped to around one in 10 for those who slept an extra hour, the Journal of the American Medical Association study of 495 adults found. [From BBC News]

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Men React Quicker to Caffeine

A strong cup of coffee has a greater effect on men than women, research shows. In a study on 668 healthy volunteers, an espresso pepped up men after just 10 minutes. Women also became more alert after the beverage, but less so. [From BBC News]

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Does Sugar Really Make Kids Hyper?

A new report by Indiana University medical professor Dr. Aaron Carroll reveals a few interesting facts about commonly heard beliefs. Take the conventional wisdom about kids and sugar-that it makes them go wild for a couple hours. The report found no connection between sugar and hyperactivity, and 12 highly scientific studies back that up. One [...]

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Can You Die From Drinking Too Much Water?

In January 2007, hours after competing in a radio station contest to win a Nintendo Wii, 28-year-old Jennifer Strange was found dead in her California home. The station’s “Hold Your Wee for a Wii” challenge awarded the game system to the contestant who could drink the most water without having to take a trip to [...]

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