Digestive Health Nutrition

Recently, Connecticut resident Cassandra Forsythe, in conjunction with Women’s Health , put out a book called The Perfect Body Diet , which introduced a new form of the dietary supplement glucomannan, a heavy fiber that absorbs liquid and expands upon consumption. It comes from the root of an…

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DEAR DR. DONOHUE: In two months, I will be a first-time mother. I want to breastfeed my baby, but I really am at sea about understanding what I need to do. When does breastfeeding begin? How can I know if the baby gets enough to eat? Do I breastfeed…

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Companies have been withdrawing their IPO filings right and left these days as the bear market lumbers on and underwriters evaporate. But on Dec. 19, infant-formula giant Mead Johnson went against the tide by refiling its prospectus, replacing the original prospectus it filed on Sept. 15.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The saying “I wouldn’t feed that to my dog,” apparently holds true for many pet owners. As more and more people are shopping for organic produce and all-natural snacks that are produced using Earth-friendly methods, they are seeking the same for Fido and Fluffy.

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Companies have been withdrawing their IPO filings right and left these days as the bear market lumbers on and underwriters evaporate. But on Dec….

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Feeds containing mold-produced spores are a growing concern for dairy producers. Mold spores reduce the nutrient quality of grain and produce secondary metabolites, known as mycotoxins.

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Winter is officially here.

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Every day in the United States, approximately 10,000 babies are born. On January, 1 2009, Beech-Nut will help thousands of these growing families across the country welcome their babies into the world by offering coupons for free baby food to ring in the New Year.

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Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has proclaimed January 2009 as “California Dried Plum Digestive Health Month.”

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Winter is a hard time of year for wild animals. They must survive freezing temperatures and find shelter among bare trees and snow-covered landscapes. And, most importantly, they must find food. While many people feed wildlife with the best of intentions, the DuPage County Forest Preserve advises that feeding wild animals can have negative consequences.

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