AltWeeklies Wire
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
Tags: Health & 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
Tags: Health & 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
Tags: Health & 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
Tags: Health & 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
Tags: Health & 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
Tags: Health & 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
Tags: Health & 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
Tags: Health & 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
Tags: Health & 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
Tags: Health & 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