Jerry Lewis, Arizona State Senator Guest Speaker 2/2/12 WUFC Event

New Arizona State Senator Jerry Lewis is a guest speaker on the program for the Writers Unite to Fight Cancer (WUFC) Arizona Centennial Cancer Research Fundraiser at the Arizona Biltmore on Thursday February 2, 2012 from 6:30 pm until 9:30 pm.

Senator Jerry Lewis was elected in November 2011 to represent the citizens of Legislative District 18 in the Arizona Legislature. He is presently serving on the following committees in the Senate: [Read more...]

Favorite Snacks are Loaded with Cancer-Causing Chemicals

One of the most hazardous ingredients in potato chips is not intentionally added, but rather is a byproduct of the processing.

Acrylamide, a cancer-causing and potentially neurotoxic chemical, is created when carbohydrate-rich foods are cooked at high temperatures, whether baked, fried, roasted or toasted. Some of the worst offenders include potato chips and French fries, but many foods cooked or processed at temperatures above 212°F (100°C) may contain acrylamide. As a general rule, the chemical is formed when food is heated enough to produce a fairly dry and brown/yellow surface. Hence, it can be found in: [Read more...]