Nutrition Facts in Fast Food Restaurants

Monday, July 21, 2008

Nutrition Facts

Burger King and McDonald's chains in New York City have complied with a anti-obesity campaign.

A new law is making it easier for some diners to know exactly what they're eating. An anti-obesity campaign is forcing fast food chains in New York to attach calorie information to their menus. The new rule only applies to restaurants that offer standardized portion sizes and own more than 15 locations nationwide. Burger King and McDonald's chains in New York City complied and posted their signs Friday.
Source: AP

McDonald's Nutrition Facts
Burger King Nutrition Facts
Wendy's Nutrition Facts
Kentucky Fried Chicken Nutrition Facts
Taco Bell Nutrition Facts

Tatoo Removal

Most people who get tatoos are happy with them. Some however change their mind and want the tatoos removed. A recent study shows women are more likely than men to get have theirs lasered off. The main reasons for the change of heart includes the social stigma and negative comments by others. Most of the people who participated in the study changed their mind about having a tatoo anywhere from one to five years after getting it.
Source: Archives of Dermatology

Drilling at the Dentist

The dreaded dentist drill could become a thing of the past. A new technology in the works can spot tooth decay almost as soon as it starts. It uses Raman Spectroscopy and promises to reduce the need for drilling and filling. The new treatment is painless and uses a tiny optical fiber. Researchers say the machine scatters light differently when a tooth is decaying. The procedure takes about 30 seconds and the patient has to remain very still. It could be in your dentist office anytime in the next five years.
Source: Society of Chemical Industry
Raman Spectroscopy

Topiramate Warning

A warning today about a popular epilepsy drug. The results of a recent test show taking Topiramate alone... or with other epilepsy medicines increased the risk of birth defects. Some of the babies born during the testing had cleft palates or cleft lips, others had genital birth defects. This study found that more birth defects occurred in women taking Topiramate along with the drug Valproate, or Valproic acid, than in women taking Topiramate and another epilepsy drug. Research has shown that Valproate is associated with a high risk of birth defects. If you're concerned, check with your physician before stopping your medication.
Source: American Academy of Neurology

Memory Loss and Hearing Loss

Memory loss and hearing loss may be connected. A new study shows people who have Alzheimer's or other types of dementia could have a hard time hearing, especially in loud places. Researchers recommend people with memory loss, especially older people have their hearing checked often.
Source: Archives of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery