City to reduce energy use. Louisville metro government is going on a green diet: less electricity, less fuel, less recyclables in the landfill. [News Source]

Your health may depend on how closely you heed food’s nutritional labels. The must-read for nearly everyone is thought provoking, empowering and available on nearly every grocery store shelf. It's the nutrition label on most food products. [News Source]

National ads seek carbon tax advocates. A Brooktondale man is spending thousands of dollars to take his campaign for a national carbon tax. [News Source]

The Healthy Difference On Today’s THV At 5: Multivitamins, Healthy Or Harmful? (KTHV Little Rock) Dr. Harvey Simon used to take multi-vitamins, but not anymore. He explains, "Healthy adults I can say with a good deal of confidence that they're not effective." [News Source]

Research shows that vitamins could raise risk of cancer (KMOV St. Louis) (KMOV)- A doctor from Harvard is saying not only do multi-vitamins not work, they might even cause health problems. Doctor Harvey Simons points to research that shows they don't protect against heart disease or cancer. [News Source]

Dr. Weil’s Vitamin Advisor Offers a Complete Supplement Plan Based on Consumers’ Unique Needs (Marketwire via Yahoo! Finance) Weil Lifestyle, LLC, a leading Internet provider of information, products and services that enhance health and well-being, is offering a free online resource to help individuals take the guesswork out of vitamin selection. [News Source]

Nutrition specialist debuts take-home blend (Nutraingredients.com)

SGN Nutrition is launching two powdered versions - Vita System and Vita System ENERGY - both of which it is claimed contain “five times the vitamins and minerals of the closest competitor”.

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More News (Daily Breeze) Sorry, no items are currently available. The Hartz Mountain Corp. is recalling 739 bottles of Hartz Vitamin Care for Cats because the product might be contaminated with salmonella, which could infect pets and people who come into contact with the cat vitamins. [News Source]

Aussies kids too fat for booster seats. Australian kids are becoming so fat they need bigger booster seats to keep them safe in cars, an alarming new report has found. [News Source]

Obese women ‘have increased risk of aggressive breast cancer’. Women who are overweight or have high blood sugar could be more at risk of developing aggressive breast cancer, research said today. [News Source]

EU watchdog won’t ban ‘problem’ colours. A Europe-wide ban on artificial additives commonly found in sweets and drinks and linked to hyperactive behaviour in children has been ruled out by regulators. [News Source]

Mexican Coke Zero drops controversial sweetener. Coca-Cola has reformulated the Mexican version of Coca-Cola Zero, removing a controversial artificial sweetener that is banned in the United States and caused an outcry from consumer advocates in Mexico. [News Source]