Observers found plenty of flaws in a new study indicating that low salt consumption increases heart attack risk. (CNN)

Former NFL star Dave Duerson did have the brain disorder CTE when he committed suicide in February. Watch the press conference with a statement from Duerson’s son (Boston University) or read the highlights. (Wall Street Journal) Hall of Famer Steve Young joined the call for safety. (HealthDay)

The FDA’s “gluten-free” labeling standards were due in 2008 and still haven’t arrived. This Thursday, a protest included the world’s largest gluten-free cake. Watch the cake being constructed (WJLA) or learn more about the cause (1 in 133).

While it’s an important message about gluten, it’s ironic to demand action on better nutrition with a cake given the news that Americans eat twice as much sugar as we should. (UPI)

Should school children be graded on their Body Mass Index? (Diet Blog) On the upside, it’s a lot less subjective than “Plays Well with Others.”

New research shows how you can curb your appetite with cayenne pepper and pureed vegetables. Try the latter with this Macaroni and Cheese recipe featuring cauliflower and squash in the cheese sauce. (New York Times)

The price tag of environmental toxins on our kids’ health has been placed at $76.6 billion. (Time Healthland)

New York doctors may see their white coats and neckties banned to stop the spread of MRSA and other infection organisms. (Consumer Reports)

The vaccine debate continues: new research finds that more vaccines for infants correlates with higher infant mortality rates. (Healthy Home Economist)