EAT IT (Fort Worth Star-Telegram) These mischievous mice -- a sweet and clever way to serve vitamin-rich berries -- will have kids nibbling in no time. Edible mice Fresh strawberries Mini chocolate chips Black decorators' icing Almond slivers Toothpick Red lace licorice Cheese, cut into small triangles 1. For each mouse, ask an adult to slice a small section from the side of a strawberry so it sits flat. 2. Press a mini ... [News Source]

Israeli-Developed Microcapsules Deliver Vitamins Straight To Your Skin (Medical News Today) Idan Harpaz isn't quite ready for the media. Micro encapsulation company Tagra Biotechnologies has been in such a busy period of development and growth in the last few years that CEO Harpaz hasn't spared much time on thinking about how to present his company to journalists or media professionals. That's all about to change. [click link for full article] [News Source]

Got calcium? (The Times-News) Strength training, coupled with a diet rich in calcium and vitamin D, does your body good in many ways - some likely to reduce your risk of bone fracture. [News Source]

Dairy demand puts prices at a premium (Lawrence Journal-World) Tina Hernandez, a Lawrence mother of three, recently bought two gallons of Country Club Vitamin D milk for $3.29 each. “It’s ridiculous, just like gas,” she said. But as is the case with gasoline, she doesn’t buy any less milk when prices climb. [News Source]

Dressing Choice Depends On Needs (The Post-Journal) Question: Is fat-free salad dressing the best choice? Answer: Not necessarily, the best type of dressing depends on your individual calorie needs and other food choices. Some fat is needed for proper absorption of fat-soluble vitamins and phytochemicals, such as beta-carotene and lycopene. [News Source]

Key To A Healthy Pregnancy (KIII Corpus Christi) What's the key to a healthy pregnancy? Dr. Christine Canterbury from the Nueces County Medical Society joins us live to discuss pregnancy. Trimesters, vitamins, postpartum depression, and everything you need to know to have a healthy pregnancy [News Source]

Bisphenol A alters epigenetic programming in fetal mice, and the effect can be reversed by genistein. Exposure to bisphenol A during development changes gene behavior in mice, causing genetically identical animals to develop differently. [News Source]

More restaurants are going green by going local. Advancing a so-called "socially and environmentally responsible" agenda throughout his restaurant – which includes serving filtered local tap water rather than bottled water from afar and fueling his own car with leftover vegetable oil – Mr. Fraser is part of a growing nationwide restaurant movement to go "green." [News Source]

Traditional ways a solution for natives on thin ice. Canadian natives struggling to keep their traditions alive are being told that the old ways can be life-saving for aboriginals who are on thin ice. [News Source]

Ask a doctor (Fort Worth Star-Telegram) Q: I have heard that taking extra B1 vitamins repels mosquitoes. Is there any truth to this? Are there any dangers associated with high amounts of B1? A: Several studies have shown that taking B1 vitamins, even in large doses, is not an effective mosquito repellent. Vitamin B1 is water-soluble, so an overdose when taking it by mouth is unlikely unless your kidneys are not working normally. It is ... [News Source]

Beware, Vitamin Enhanced Drinks Can Make You Fat, says Dr. C.W. Randolph, Author of the Upcoming Book, From Belly Fat … (PRWeb) People trying to lose want to feel their best, says Dr. Randolph, but some of these new vitamin feel good drinks are packing back on the calories of dieters. (PRWeb Jul 30, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/pingpr.php/UGlnZy1Qcm9mLVRoaXItU3F1YS1UaGlyLVplcm8= [News Source]

Beware, Vitamin Enhanced Drinks Can Make You Fat, says Dr. C.W. Randolph, Author of the Upcoming Book, From Belly Fat … (PRWeb via Yahoo! News) People trying to lose want to feel their best, says Dr. Randolph, but some of these new vitamin feel good drinks are packing back on the calories of dieters. [News Source]