Down’s symptoms may be treatable in the womb
Public release date: 26-Nov-2008 - Inhibiting the neurotransmitter GABA - When the pups were born, they reached developmental milestones at the same time as normal mice PREGNANT woman who knows…
Selenium may slow march of AIDS
Public release date: 28-Nov-2008 - Results from the tests indicate that the addition of selenium inhibits the replication of HIV at least 10-fold, compared to cell cultures in which no…
Fast food a potential risk factor for Alzheimer’s
Public release date: 28-Nov-2008 - Mice that were fed a diet rich in fat, sugar and cholesterol for nine months developed a preliminary stage of the morbid irregularities that form…
Despite “Apology Laws,” Physicians May Not Communicate Medical Errors
Public release date: 28-Nov-2008 One half of the adverse medical events occurring each year in the United Sates are due to preventable medical errors. These adverse events cause up to…
Lack of vitamin D could spell heart trouble
Public release date: 1-Dec-2008 Vitamin D deficiency—which is traditionally associated with bone and muscle weakness—may also increase the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). A growing body of evidence links low…
Persistent pollutant may promote obesity – Tributyltin
Public release date: 1-Dec-2008 Compound shown to affect gene activity at extremely low concentrations Tributyltin, a ubiquitous pollutant that has a potent effect on gene activity, could be promoting obesity,…
Flu vaccine may be linked to reduced illness, impairment of academic performance among college students ?
Public release date: 1-Dec-2008 - When averaged over all the seasons, flu vaccination was associated with a reduction of one-half day (½ a day) of illnesses - In addition, for…
Eating eggs when pregnant affects breast cancer in offspring – Choline
Public release date: 1-Dec-2008 A stunning discovery based on epigenetics (the inheritance of propensities acquired in the womb) reveals that consuming choline—a nutrient found in eggs and other foods—during pregnancy…
Vitamin D found to fight placental infection
Public release date: 1-Dec-2008 In a paper available at the online site of the journal Biology of Reproduction, a team of UCLA researchers reports for the first time that vitamin…
US infant formula safe from melamine, says FDA? ( 2008 )
Public release date: 1-Dec-2008 -“Levels of melamine alone or cyanuric acid alone, at or below 1 part per million (ppm) in infant formula do not raise public health concerns,”…
Drug marketing techniques may be risking patient safety
Public release date: 2-Dec-2008 Analysis: What can we learn from drug marketing efficiency? With new drugs being reviewed by regulatory agencies and then released onto the market faster than ever…
Broccoli compound targets key enzyme in late-stage cancer – Indole-3-carbinol
Public release date: 2-Dec-2008 BERKELEY — An anti-cancer compound found in broccoli and cabbage works by lowering the activity of an enzyme associated with rapidly advancing breast cancer, according to…
Calcium and vitamin D may not be the only protection against bone loss
Public release date: 3-Dec-2008 New study finds diet rich in fruits and vegetables may strengthen bones Chevy Chase, MD—Diets that are high in protein and cereal grains produce…
A little wine boosts omega-3 in the body: Researchers find a novel mechanism for a healthier heart
Public release date: 4-Dec-2008 Moderate alcohol intake is associated with higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids in plasma and red blood cells. This is the major finding of the European…
Interferon as long-term treatment for hepatitis C not effective, report HALT-C researchers
Public release date: 4-Dec-2008 - researchers found no difference in the rate of progression of liver disease among patients who received interferon and those who did not DALLAS — Dec.…
Alzheimer’s disease breakthrough – Folate
DEC 2008 In a paper published in the latest edition of the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, folate is shown to be beneficial in the screening system. Lead author, CSIRO’s Dr…
Updated standards to reduce metal contaminants in prescription drugs
Public release date: 8-Dec-2008 - toxic metals can wind up in pharmaceutical ingredients through raw materials, catalysts, equipment, and other sources Prescription medicines in the United States could soon…
Breaking the silence after a study ends
Public release date: 8-Dec-2008 While an estimated 2.3 million people in the United States take part in clinical trials every year, there currently exists no formal requirement to inform them…
Statin warning for pregnant women
Public release date: 9-Dec-2008 Pregnant women or those hoping to start or extend a family should avoid using the cholesterol-lowering drugs statins, say scientists. Current clinical guidelines already recommend that…
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