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European Union's criteria for regulating EDCs do not go far enough to protect public health

The Endocrine Society expressed continued concerns today that the European Union's (EU's) criteria for regulating endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) in pesticides and biocides do not go far enough to protect public health.

8 Jun 2018

Researchers identify culprit that spurs damaging inflammation following heart attack

Scientists have zeroed in on a culprit that spurs damaging inflammation in the heart following a heart attack. The guilty party is a type of immune cell that tries to heal the injured heart but instead triggers inflammation that leads to even more damage.

8 Jun 2018

Researchers discover new therapy combination that may help treat ovarian cancer

Researchers at The University of Kansas Cancer Center have discovered a therapy combination that may be helpful in the treatment of certain types of ovarian cancer.

8 Jun 2018

Human behavior and corporate culture may have impact on hygiene, food safety

Leadership and efficient communication in food companies have a large impact on hygiene and food safety, as proven by research at Ghent University.

7 Jun 2018

Web-based salt education program helps reduce salt intake among children

Consuming excessive salt during childhood is associated with cardiovascular health risk factors, yet the effectiveness of education- and behavior-based strategies to lower salt usage among children has not been fully researched.

7 Jun 2018

Two-drug combination provides more reliable, effective care for women suffering miscarriage

A combination of the drugs mifepristone and misoprostol can help bring closure to some women and their families suffering from miscarriage, and reduces the need for surgical intervention to complete the painful miscarriage process.

7 Jun 2018

Study examines practitioner views on twitter-based food borne illness reporting tool

Foodborne illness is a serious and preventable public health problem, affecting one in six Americans and costing an estimated $50 billion annually.

7 Jun 2018

Study finds factors that help or hinder patient involvement in clinical trials of mitochondrial disease

As clinical trials gear up with the aim of attaining the first FDA-approved treatments for mitochondrial disease, a new study reports for the first time what patients and families say would motivate them for or against participating in such research trials.

7 Jun 2018

Researchers’ attempt to combine immunotherapy drugs have turned out to be failure

A class of immunotherapy drugs called checkpoint inhibitors has shown great promise against cancer in some patients.

7 Jun 2018

FDA files complaint against company marketing unapproved hand sanitizers

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today filed a complaint against Innovative BioDefense, Inc. of Lake Forest, California, and Colette Cozean, the company's president and chief executive officer, to prohibit them from selling Zylast topical antiseptics with claims that they are effective against infection by pathogens such as norovirus, rotavirus, flu virus, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus, and Ebola.

7 Jun 2018

Mangos found to be more effective in reducing symptoms of constipation

Next time you suffer from constipation, you may want to consider grabbing a mango instead of reaching for a fiber supplement, suggests a new Texas A & M University pilot study published in the peer-reviewed journal Molecular Nutrition and Food Research.

6 Jun 2018

New program to help people struggling with food addiction

Food Addiction is a prominent issue in society with over 10% of the general population deeply addicted to food or overeating.

6 Jun 2018

Price check on drug ads: Would revealing costs help patients control spending?

President Donald Trump wants to control spending on drugs. One of his big ideas: include prices in advertisements, just like warnings about side effects.

6 Jun 2018

FDA warns nine online networks to stop illegal marketing of unapproved opioids

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced that it has warned nine online networks, operating a total of 53 websites, that they must stop illegally marketing potentially dangerous, unapproved and misbranded versions of opioid medications, including tramadol and oxycodone.

6 Jun 2018

Cedars-Sinai study identifies gut gas associated with diarrhea

Cedars-Sinai investigators have for the first time identified a gas produced in gut that could improve the diagnosis and treatment of patients with two common intestinal illnesses - small intestine bacterial overgrowth and irritable bowel syndrome.

6 Jun 2018

Revisiting the marshmallow test

The marshmallow test is a simple social-science tests that was developed by Stanford psychologist Walter Mischel around six decades back. In this test a marshmallow is put before a child and they are told that they can have a second one if they can manage to wait 15 minutes before having the first one.

6 Jun 2018

FDA warns companies to cease selling illegal, highly concentrated caffeine products

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued warning letters to the parties responsible for liquidcaffeine.com and Dual Health Body and Mind for illegally selling certain highly concentrated caffeine products. The FDA considers these products to be a threat to public health.

6 Jun 2018

Delta Dental promotes healthy smiles across Wisconsin through nutrition

A balanced, nutritious diet is essential to healthy living, as well as a healthy smile. To celebrate National Smile Month, Delta Dental of Wisconsin, the state's largest dental insurance provider, is contributing healthy food and toothbrushes to five food pantries across Wisconsin.

5 Jun 2018

Genopole opens application process for Shaker and Booster programs to international candidates

Genopole, a French biocluster dedicated to research in the fields of genetics and biotechnology, today announces that it is now accepting applications for the third intake of its support programs titled Shaker, designed for people running innovative projects, and Booster, aimed at companies that are less than two years old.

5 Jun 2018

Study sheds new light on how the food we eat affects biochemical signals in the gut

For years, researchers have studied how the body's microbiome impacts virtually every aspect of human health ranging from the immune system to mental wellness.

5 Jun 2018

Food News and Research

European Union's criteria for regulating EDCs do not go far enough to protect public health

Researchers identify culprit that spurs damaging inflammation following heart attack

Researchers discover new therapy combination that may help treat ovarian cancer

Human behavior and corporate culture may have impact on hygiene, food safety

Web-based salt education program helps reduce salt intake among children

Two-drug combination provides more reliable, effective care for women suffering miscarriage

Study examines practitioner views on twitter-based food borne illness reporting tool

Study finds factors that help or hinder patient involvement in clinical trials of mitochondrial disease

Researchers’ attempt to combine immunotherapy drugs have turned out to be failure

FDA files complaint against company marketing unapproved hand sanitizers

Mangos found to be more effective in reducing symptoms of constipation

New program to help people struggling with food addiction

Price check on drug ads: Would revealing costs help patients control spending?

FDA warns nine online networks to stop illegal marketing of unapproved opioids

Cedars-Sinai study identifies gut gas associated with diarrhea

Revisiting the marshmallow test

FDA warns companies to cease selling illegal, highly concentrated caffeine products

Delta Dental promotes healthy smiles across Wisconsin through nutrition

Genopole opens application process for Shaker and Booster programs to international candidates

Study sheds new light on how the food we eat affects biochemical signals in the gut

Understanding cultivated meat and its global potential eBook

Improving healthcare sustainability through carbon data

A New Approach to Preventing Bladder Cancer Recurrence

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

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