EPA-led group finds same protein that attracts nutrient iron protects lung from particles Oct 4, 2005
Iron in the blood, good; Iron in the lung, very bad ... 3, 2005) Multi-vitamin products, nutritional supplements and parents tout the need for such mineral elements as calcium, zinc, phosphorus, iron and others ... Iron, for example, is a nutritional prerequisite to power life itself. (EurekAlert!)
Officials bungled steroid regulation from the start Oct 3, 2005
Associated Press Arnold Schwarzenegger shows off his steroid-enhanced body in 1977 while promoting the documentary film "Pumping Iron" at the Cannes Film Festival. Click photo for larger image. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
US forces kill 8 rebels in Iraq Oct 2, 2005
Some 1,000 US soldiers on Saturday launched Operation 'Iron Fist' against a "terrorist sanctuary" in and around Sadah, near Al-Qaim, in the western Al-Anbar provinice of Iraq. RATE THIS ARTICLE. (India Times, India)
Brawl victims made to shuttle between cops, hospital staff Sep 28, 2005
Pappu, a victim and resident of Amb Sahib Colony, alleged that seven persons, holding swords and heavy iron rods attacked him and his father, Bandhu Ram, in the night on Sunday. They were at their relative's home in the same colony at the time of attack. (India Times, India -- India)
Questions about Bonds won't go away Sep 24, 2005
He could have gotten huge by pumping iron the old fashion way. It s possible along with the supplements and protein shakes and all of that stuff. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Domestic discord leads to murder Sep 23, 2005
Ramesh (50), who used to iron clothes for a living, died of the stab injuries. His 19-year-old daughter, Barkha, is battling for her life at DDU hospital. (India Times, India -- India)
More of this story Jul 28, 2005
Golfers call it "the yips." Tennis players refer to the "iron elbow." Mary Lou Retton once spoke to me about "cement booties.". If you've ever played a sport, you probably know all about this condition, one that can manifest itself through many different physical symptoms. (Ridgecrest Daily Independent, CA)
Eating for Two: Before, During and After a Pregnancy Jul 27, 2005
Low levels of iron and folic acid, even months before you become pregnant, have been linked to premature births and stunted growth ... Iron Foods rich in iron include red meat, fish, poultry, dried fruit and fortified cereals ... Getting 15 mg of iron a day can help prevent anemia during a pregnancy and low birth weight. (ABC News - Health)
Go Natural For Nutrition Jul 23, 2005
Another example: iron. "For adult men and post-menopausal women," Heller says, "we're not worried. But for young adults, women of child-bearing age, athletes, we need to get more iron. But too much iron can be toxic. You have to be very careful about that. A bowl of fortified oatmeal is 10 milligrams, almost what you need for the day, namely, 18 milligrams. Lentils, prune juice, soybeans, all good for you.". (CBS 11, TX)
Plan is assisting families affected by food shortage in Niger Jul 21, 2005
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Governor keeps deals secret Jul 20, 2005
But other companies that paid Schwarzenegger $10,000 or more range from the Los Angeles-based Licensing Group, which oversees the governor's financial rights to products relating to "Terminator 2: Judgment Day" and "Pumping Iron" movie properties, to Zurich American Insurance, the U.S. affiliate of the Switzerland-based Zurich Financial Services Group, which is a global personal and corporate insurance giant that made a profit of $2. 5 billion last year. (Sacramento Bee -- Politics)
Breakfast good time for taking vitamins Jul 20, 2005
Tannins in tea can block absorption of iron, but vitamin C enhances iron absorption, as do fermented soy foods, such as miso, and the lactic acid in yogurt and sauerkraut. Also interfering with iron absorption are caffeinated beverages, eggs, milk and bran ... (You shouldn't take iron supplements or a multivitamin/mineral containing iron unless you're a premenopausal woman with a heavy menstrual flow or your doctor has recommended an iron supplement because a test has shown that you're... (AZCentral -- Health)
Tatas, Jharkhand resolve dispute Jul 19, 2005
CM Arjun Munda, signed MoU worth nearly Rs 2,000 crore with two steel plants one with Orissa-based Contisteel worth Rs 1,507 crore for raising a sponge iron factory at Nimdih in West Singhbhum and another with the Indo-Nepal JV of Kohinoor Steel worth Rs 500 crore in the first phase. Both the industries have promised to install pollution-free plants and generate at least 4,000 employment opportunities. (India Times, India -- Intl Business)
The Posco deal is on: Orissa Jul 16, 2005
On the controversial "ore swapping" clause, Behera said: "Presently there is no restriction on ore export. In 2004-05, 70 MT from India, including nine MT from Orissa, was exported. As per the Union government's mining policy, any MNC can make 100 per cent investment in the mining sector and export all iron ore. But the Orissa government has not agreed to this and put restrictions, insisting on ore use in captive plants only. In case some amount of ore is imported to improve steel quality, then... (India Times, India -- Community News)
Muscling In After Arnold Bows Out Jul 16, 2005
It might have been different, however, if I'd juiced up with steroids, as Schwarzenegger has admitted he did during his iron-pumping days ... Has she ever pumped iron. (LA Times, CA)
Editorial: Million-dollar man Jul 15, 2005
Stop pumping iron for gold, Governor. Published 2:15 am PDT Friday July 15 2005. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Health groups lose appeal on EU food supplement ban Jul 15, 2005
A positive list of 112 substances passed fit for consumption has been drawn up, which includes vitamin C, calcium and iron. But many popular substances, such as selenium yeast, tin, manganese and vitamin K2, have been omitted and are subject to 505 separate appeals. (Times Online)
Lakshmi Mittal steels into China Jul 15, 2005
SYDNEY: Mittal Steel, the world s largest steel manufacturer has reportedly acquired a 37 percent stake of the state owned steel Valin Iron and Steel mill in China ... While Mittal Steel, based in Rotterdam, Holland was formed last year by the consolidation of two companies, Lakshmi N Mittal s - Ispat International NV and LNM Holdings NV, Valin Iron and Steel is a subsidiary of state-owned Valin Group. (India Times, India)
A bitter pill to swallow Jul 13, 2005
Glucosamine sulphate, iron, magnesium, vitamin B6, fish oil and standard multivitamins were also popular ... "Among other natural ingredients omitted from the approved list are iron amino acid chelate an easily absorbed substance commonly taken to avoid the constipation which can be induced by inorganic forms of iron; magnesium ascorbate, taken as a form of vitamin C, which avoids gastrointestinal irritation caused to some people by other forms of vitamin C; sulphur, silicon and boron ... (Yorkshire Post Today)
Tavleen Singh Jul 2, 2005
I drove through the dusty bazaar, along a gutted road to arrive at a pair of tall, black wrought iron gates. Beyond these gates I could see several fine, white-washed Islamic buildings and beyond them a magnificent mosque that seemed almost bigger than the town of Deoband. (Deccan Herald)
