Category Archives: Health Care & Medicare

John Drury: Iowa Pharmacy Board Gets Tough with Canadian Outlet

Posted on January 26, 2005 by bfiajohndrury

Iowa Pharmacy Board Gets Tough with Canadian Outlet by John Drury As I write this column, a very interesting case is being heard in a Cerro Gordo County court room. Perhaps you’ve read about it already, if not, here’s the … Continue reading →

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IOWA COUNTIES & THE DNR MASTER MATRIX by Molly Regan

Posted on January 23, 2005 by bfialindathieman

IOWA COUNTIES & THE DNR MASTER MATRIX by Molly Regan Good news for those of us in the IOWA counties that choose to retain the Department Of Natural Resources’ (DNR) MASTER MATRIX system. This Master Matrix is “a scoring system … Continue reading →

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No Part of Mad Cow is Safe to Eat

Posted on January 22, 2005 by bfialindathieman

No Part of Mad Cow is Safe to Eat Dr. Thomas Blythe, Earthtimes.org Mad Cow Disease Triggered by Inflammation Mad Cow disease, which was thought to spread in humans only if they consume infected brain or intestinal tissues of infected … Continue reading →

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EPA Sweetheart Deal with Factory Farms Exempts Polluters from Clean Air Act

Posted on January 21, 2005 by bfialindathieman

EPA Sweetheart Deal with Factory Farms Exempts Polluters from Clean Air Act Hastings Group WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 21, 2005) In the wake of the EPA release of its CAFO Air Quality Compliance Agreement today, Michele M. Merkel, senior counsel of … Continue reading →

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Keeping Livestock Records Secret?

Posted on January 21, 2005 by bfiachadthompson

Keeping Livestock Records Secret? This item appeared in the Des Moines Register this morning: State agriculture officials want to be allowed to keep secret certain records dealing with the control of livestock diseases such as mad cow disease. Key lawmakers … Continue reading →

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Teflon: Is Your Cookware Hurting You?

Posted on January 21, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Teflon: Is Your Cookware Hurting You? by John Heilprin, Associated Press The Environmental Protection Agency warns that people nationwide could face “a potential risk of developmental and other adverse effects” from exposure to low levels of a chemical used in … Continue reading →

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John Drury: Stewart’s Super Sized Smokescreen

Posted on January 11, 2005 by bfiajohndrury

Stewart's Super Sized Smokescreen by John Drury It would be very easy to jump on the bandwagon and write a column on the upcoming legislative session and the spirit of cooperation that they all claim to be embarking on. Instead, … Continue reading →

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Hidden Caffeine in Food and Drink: Do You Know What You Are Consuming?

Posted on December 31, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Hidden Caffeine in Food and Drink: Do You Know What You Are Consuming? National Geographic Did you know? Guarana: Hidden Caffeine Guarana is an ingredient found in many sodas, energy drinks, protein bars, and natural weight-loss aids. It comes from … Continue reading →

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Future IOWA Weather

Posted on December 26, 2004 by bfiamollyreagan

Future IOWA Weather So, now that we IOWANS have endured our first wave of 4-degree F temperatures and less this winter, what is all the hubbub about global temperature change? Let us put it in terms we can understand. Humans … Continue reading →

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Naughty and Nice 2004

Posted on December 26, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Naughty and Nice 2004 American Progress The Progress Report makes this year's holiday list and checks it twice Naughty: Merck, for spending millions to market the pain-reliever Vioxx to consumers long after the company knew it was unsafe.Nice: Dr. David … Continue reading →

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