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Kids who outgrow peanut allergy need to eat peanut products at least once a month in order to maintain tolerance

Kids who outgrow peanut allergy have a slight chance of recurrence, but researchers from the Johns Hopkins Children's Center report that the risk is much lower in children who frequently eat peanuts or peanut products.

11 Nov 2004

Millions of people threatened by the diabetes time bomb

Millions of lives are threatened by the dual epidemics of diabetes and obesity that are bound to explode in this century, international diabetes and obesity organizations said today in the run up to World Diabetes Day.

11 Nov 2004

Shp2 protein plays a critical role in obesity

A team of researchers led by The Burnham Institute's Gen-Sheng Feng, Ph.D. has discovered that a protein called Shp2 plays a critical role in obesity.

11 Nov 2004

Atorvastatin slows down mental decline and improves depressive symptoms in people with Alzheimer’s disease

The cholesterol-lowering drug atorvastatin slowed down mental decline and improved depressive symptoms in people with Alzheimer’s disease, according to a small pilot study reported at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2004.

11 Nov 2004

Most food stamp beneficiaries can’t afford heart-healthy food

Most food stamp beneficiaries can’t afford heart-healthy food options, according to a study of low-income, African-American-residents in a Boston neighborhood that was presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2004.

11 Nov 2004

Pennsylvania to distribute 340,000 doses of influenza vaccine to most in need

Pennsylvania Department of Health Secretary Dr. Calvin B. Johnson today announced that the Department of Health will distribute about 340,000 doses of influenza vaccine that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has made available to Pennsylvanians most in need.

10 Nov 2004

Plastic surgeons can reduce breast augmentation re-operation rate by over 15 percent

Plastic surgeons can reduce breast implant re-operations in augmentation patients to 3 percent by following a new system of decision and management algorithms, according to a study published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery® (PRS)

10 Nov 2004

Obesity statistics are as bogus as weight-loss scams

The weight-loss industry is finding itself in the crosshairs of the Federal Trade Commission's "Operation Big Fat Lies" -- a crackdown on slimming down pills, powders and patches that are too good to be true. The Center for Consumer Freedom (CCF) recommends that grossly exaggerated statistics and hype from pharmaceutical and weight-loss companies about the nation's so-called "obesity epidemic" also be placed under the federal microscope.

10 Nov 2004

The more often parents eat out, the lower their intake of fruits and vegetables

Research at Saint Louis University finds that families who eat out are more likely to skimp on the fruits and vegetables.

10 Nov 2004

A new magnetic navigation system shows promise for use during percutaneous coronary interventions

The magnetic-assisted intervention is being introduced in the United States and Europe, with fewer than 15 systems installed at institutions worldwide. Developed by Stereotaxis, Inc., a St. Louis firm, the system was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 2003.

9 Nov 2004

Women who have diets rich in oils containing alpha-linolenic appear to have a lower risk of dying from heart disease

Women who reported eating diets rich in oils containing alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) seemed to have a lower risk of dying from heart disease and sudden cardiac death than women whose diets are low in the plant-derived fatty acid, researchers reported at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2004.

9 Nov 2004

FDA has warned consumers not to purchase or to consume Actra-Rx or Yilishen, promoted as "dietary supplements" for treating erectile dysfunction

The Food and Drug Administration today warned consumers not to purchase or to consume Actra-Rx or Yilishen, two products promoted and offered for sale on Web sites as "dietary supplements" for treating erectile dysfunction and enhancing sexual performance for men.

9 Nov 2004

Morton Grove Pharmaceuticals increases production of antiviral flu drug, Amantadine

During the current flu vaccine shortage, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Health and Human Services, has issued guidance recommending the use of certain alternative antiviral medications.

8 Nov 2004

Neogen Europe have announced new tests to detect hazardous toxins in grains, wine, nuts and coffee

Neogen Europe Ltd. announced today the introduction of two new tests to detect hazardous toxins in grains, wine, nuts and coffee. Marketing has begun in Europe and the products will soon be available in the United States and other worldwide markets.

8 Nov 2004

Protease inhibitors used to treat HIV-1 infection may also be effective for treatment or prevention of malaria

The study found protease inhibitors inhibited the growth of P. falciparum, the malaria parasite that causes most disease. These findings may also expose a previously unexplored vulnerability in the parasite that could lead to a new class of anti-malarial drug.

8 Nov 2004

Drug reaction breakthrough

The ‘data mining’ research maximises the information extracted from existing drug safety data by cross-referencing much of the existing information on adverse drug reactions.

8 Nov 2004

Lipid Sciences' selective delipidation process demonstrates enhanced ability in removing cholesterol from cells

Lipid Sciences announced today that researchers have successfully used the Company's proprietary "selective delipidation" process to create a modified form of HDL ("good cholesterol") that is known to be more effective in reverse cholesterol transport, the body's natural process for removing lipids from arterial plaque.

8 Nov 2004

Food News and Research

Kids who outgrow peanut allergy need to eat peanut products at least once a month in order to maintain tolerance

Millions of people threatened by the diabetes time bomb

Shp2 protein plays a critical role in obesity

Atorvastatin slows down mental decline and improves depressive symptoms in people with Alzheimer’s disease

Most food stamp beneficiaries can’t afford heart-healthy food

Pennsylvania to distribute 340,000 doses of influenza vaccine to most in need

Plastic surgeons can reduce breast augmentation re-operation rate by over 15 percent

Obesity statistics are as bogus as weight-loss scams

The more often parents eat out, the lower their intake of fruits and vegetables

A new magnetic navigation system shows promise for use during percutaneous coronary interventions

Women who have diets rich in oils containing alpha-linolenic appear to have a lower risk of dying from heart disease

FDA has warned consumers not to purchase or to consume Actra-Rx or Yilishen, promoted as "dietary supplements" for treating erectile dysfunction

Morton Grove Pharmaceuticals increases production of antiviral flu drug, Amantadine

Neogen Europe have announced new tests to detect hazardous toxins in grains, wine, nuts and coffee

Protease inhibitors used to treat HIV-1 infection may also be effective for treatment or prevention of malaria

Drug reaction breakthrough

Lipid Sciences' selective delipidation process demonstrates enhanced ability in removing cholesterol from cells

Hong Kong launches flu vaccination programme

VaxGen gets $877.5 million to supply 75 million doses of anthrax vaccine

Hong Kong reports case of H5N1 in dead bird

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