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Soy useless for menopause

In their two year study they found that there were no differences in changes in bone density or menopausal symptoms between women taking soy and those taking a placebo, although women taking isoflavones did have more hot flashes, Dr. Silvina Levis of the University of Miami and colleagues reported in the August 8/22 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine.

8 Aug 2011

Dow second quarter sales increase to $16.0 billion

Dow reported earnings of $0.84 per share. This compares with reported earnings of $0.50 per share in the same period last year.

27 Jul 2011

Social safety net programs also reduce childhood obesity

Social safety net programs that reduce psychosocial stressors for low-income families also ultimately lead to a reduction in childhood obesity, according to research by a University of Illinois economist who studies the efficacy of food assistance programs on public health.

22 Jul 2011

UIC study reveals potential of lycopene in prostate cancer prevention among African American men

Lycopene, a red pigment that gives tomatoes and certain other fruits and vegetables their color, could help prevent prostate cancer, especially in African American men, according to new research at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

14 Jul 2011

Protein globin E helps avian eyes 'breathe' and contributes to visual acuity

Say what you will about bird brains, but our feathered friends sure have us -- and all the other animals on the planet -- beat in the vision department, and that has a bit to do with how their brains develop.

24 Jun 2011

Food-based soy products safe for breast cancer survivors, expert says

There has been widespread concern about whether it is safe for women with breast cancer to eat soy. An excellent source of fiber, vitamin B6 and protein, soy is usually associated with a health-conscious diet, but research concerning its safety has been mixed.

17 Jun 2011

Phadia ImmunoCAP Specific IgE blood test used in largest cross-sectional allergy study

Phadia, the worldwide leader of in vitro allergy diagnostics, is pleased to contribute to the largest cross-sectional allergy study ever conducted through the use of its ImmunoCAP Specific IgE blood test, the market leading in vitro allergy diagnostic test.

27 May 2011

Gestational high-fat diet programs woman's baby for future diabetes

A high-fat diet during pregnancy may program a woman's baby for future diabetes, even if she herself is not obese or diabetic, says a new University of Illinois study published in the Journal of Physiology.

26 May 2011

Syngenta plans new $71 million state-of-the-art biotechnology research facility in North Carolina

Syngenta announced today that it plans to construct a new state-of-the-art biotechnology research facility adjacent to its existing research campus in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. The $71 million investment, which is scheduled to begin in June 2011, will focus on discovering and developing new agronomic traits to bring innovative solutions to growers across the world.

21 May 2011

Early childhood food allergies increase risk of severe allergy-related conditions and asthma later in life

Early results from the largest cross-sectional national allergy study ever conducted, to be released later this month, demonstrate that food allergies commonly occur in infants and toddlers, while environmental allergies, such as to dust, ragweed and mold, are more common in older children and adults.

From Quest Diagnostics 18 May 2011

Affymetrix launches new menu of multiple genomic microarray tools

Affymetrix, Inc. today announced the availability of multiple genomic microarray tools that will further enable scientists in the applied research field.

18 May 2011

Emerald Dairy fourth quarter total revenue increases 10.0% to 14.8 million

Emerald Dairy, Inc. a leading producer and distributor of infant and children's formula products, today announced financial results for its fourth quarter ended December 31, 2010.

18 Apr 2011

Soy isoflavones can improve radiotherapy for lung cancer cells

A component in soybeans increases radiation's ability to kill lung cancer cells, according to a study published in the April issue of the Journal of Thoracic Oncology, the official monthly journal of the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer.

1 Apr 2011

New study on hunger identifies 50 million food-insecure Americans

A new study on hunger entitled "Map the Meal Gap" is the first study to identify the county-level distribution of over 50 million food-insecure Americans.

29 Mar 2011

Feihe fourth quarter revenues increased 41.6% to $62.3 million

Feihe International, Inc., one of the leading producers and distributors of premium infant formula, milk powder and soybean, rice and walnut products in China, today announced unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2010.

21 Mar 2011

Viewpoints: Vinson's backdown, Ariz. Death Panels and The Pentagon's Achilles' heel

A federal district judge in Florida backed down, as he should have, from his effort to bully the Obama administration into halting implementation of the new health care reforms even before the issue of the law's constitutionality is resolved by higher courts.

11 Mar 2011

Vegetables can help reverse or prevent cancers

Mothers around the world now collectively can say, "I told you so." Your vegetables are good for you, says a research review published by scientists from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in the journal Clinical Epigenetics.

8 Mar 2011

EcoNugenics introduces CIRCUTOL Cardiovascular Health Support

Just in time for Heart Health Month, EcoNugenics introduces CIRCUTOL Cardiovascular Health Support. EcoNugenics has once again demonstrated excellence in being at the forefront of the latest developments in natural alternative health solutions.

28 Feb 2011

U.S. food prices could rise up to 4%, USDA says

U.S. food prices will "rise as much as 4% this year, more than the 2% to 3% estimated last month, after a surge in prices for farm goods, the U.S. Department of Agriculture" forecast Thursday during the agency's outlook conference in Washington, Bloomberg/Los Angeles Times reports.

28 Feb 2011

New study shows eggs are 14% lower in cholesterol

According to new nutrition data from the United States Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service, eggs are lower in cholesterol than previously thought.

8 Feb 2011