Gothamist: Weekend Health Buzz

omeg-duh

Sun, 22 Jan 2006 19:14:41 -0500

fish is not the only source of omega-3. flaxseeds, tofu, and walnuts are three sources, just to name a few.

S.

Sun, 22 Jan 2006 11:37:50 -0500

I'm taking a class with Mark Crispin Miller at NYU, and he was discussing these findings to us. Not that every word he utters is golden, but an interesting sidenote at the very least: apparently the scientist who conducted these studies for the cell phone manufacturers found 2 findings. One: Extensive cell phone use does not cause brain cancer. Two: Extensive cell phone use CAN cause tumors on the outside of the skull. He published a book with his findings because apparently the cell phone manufacturers did not adequately relate his findings to the public, or so he felt. The book is here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0786708182/102-6852266-7833712?v=glance&n=283155

bklynd

Sun, 22 Jan 2006 11:09:07 -0500

On the fish study - I was just reading this week about the sleazy fish industry PR campaign meant to counter findings of mercury content in fish. (Where WAS that?) So, at least, ya gotta balance this supposed omega-3 benefit with the merc warning.

anon

Sun, 22 Jan 2006 10:44:01 -0500

Possible solution to increase access to healthier foods for low income residents is to allow food stamps to be used for vendors at farmer's market, and for local community supported agriculture (CSAs). Although the cost of food is still more expensive, I think through educating the masses about what exactly is in their foods such as gmos, the cost of providing cheap food, ie a look at the affects of industrial agriculture, etc. could help drive a plan like this. I've read somewhere that the food stamp/farmer's market idea was being used in Philly right now. And if nyc does have a program like that in place already, it just needs to educate and spread the word about it.