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Au Naturale, Or No?new

Lampkin Butts, president of Sanderson Farms in Laurel, Miss., said his company and the Truthful Labeling Coalition want the USDA to crack down on the "100 percent all natural" label, claiming competitors are increasing profits by weighing down its poultry products with additives.
Jackson Free Press  |  Adam Lynch  |  01-17-2008  |  Science

Sicko Nationnew

The American health care system is badly broken, but it is not unredeemable. We, the people, have a say in it -- we just need to start speaking up.
Jackson Free Press  |  Ronni Mott  |  08-15-2007  |  Science

The Politics of Tobacconew

The Mississippi Legislature is split between loyalty to Gov. Haley Barbour -- and big tobacco -- and opinion polls showing overwhelming support for cigarette taxes.
Jackson Free Press  |  Adam Lynch  |  02-28-2007  |  Science

Radical Healthnew

Dr. Joseph White, a traditionally trained internist, is a diplomate in anti-aging medicine whose approach to medicine is well-aligned with the wellness movement.
Jackson Free Press  |  Ronni Mott  |  01-18-2007  |  Science

Never Say Dienew

There is no easy fix for chronic back pain, but a combination of medical and homeopathic remedies might do the trick.
Jackson Free Press  |  Deborah Noel  |  07-15-2006  |  Science

No Easy Fix, Dang Itnew

There are surgical, therapeutic and herbal remedies for the most modern of maladies -- Carpal Tunnel.
Jackson Free Press  |  Deborah Noel  |  04-20-2006  |  Science

Filtering Fiasconew

Sheila O'Flaherty is not a pervert, but she says the computers provided by the Jackson-Hinds library system block many of the sites she tries to access.
Jackson Free Press  |  Brian Johnson  |  11-03-2005  |  Science

Batman Had Robin, Han Had Chewie ...new

With the Blackberry-like Sidekick, you feel as if you’re “always on,” particularly if you use AOL instant messaging and like to get e-mail instantly.
Jackson Free Press  |  Todd Stauffer  |  07-28-2005  |  Science

Life Management Made Quickienew

Folks are starting to get used to the concept of wikis, Web pages that can be edited and added to from within the browser window itself, while you’re viewing the page.
Jackson Free Press  |  Todd Stauffer  |  05-12-2005  |  Science

Road to Wellness, Week 1:new

Todd Stauffer and Ms. D head out on a (hopefully painless) 10-week Road to Wellness, avoiding low-carb and other diets along the way. During Week 1, Todd walks a little, explains his diet philosophy ("Eat less junk") and starts to think about relaxing.
Jackson Free Press  |  Todd Stauffer  |  09-07-2004  |  Science

Reach Out and Blog Someonenew

Staying in touch while in college is tough, but blogging makes it easy. Here's an explanation of how to use weblogs, mailing groups and profile networks.
Jackson Free Press  |  Robert Williamson  |  09-02-2004  |  Science

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