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Sleep-deprived people may consume extra calories , study finds

Sleep deprivation may result in people consuming more calories during the following day, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis led by researchers at King's College London.

2 Nov 2016

Tufts researcher receives PSIPW Creativity Award for developing Cholera Outbreak Prediction system

Shafiqul Islam, Sc.D., of Tufts University School of Engineering, has been awarded the 7th Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz International Prize for Water Creativity Award, one of most prestigious international awards focusing on water-related scientific innovation.

2 Nov 2016

Low fat and low carbohydrate diets may prevent migraines

Eliminating that morning 'Cup of Joe,' consuming processed foods high in nitrites or monosodium glutamate (MSG) and enjoying too much alcohol are potential headache triggers for individuals battling migraines, says Vincent Martin, MD, professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine.

2 Nov 2016

Researchers discover Hedgehog signaling pathway is key to formation of gastrointestinal stromal tumors

Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine and Mayo Clinic provide the first evidence that the Hedgehog signaling pathway is central to the formation of gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST), which are frequently driven by the KIT oncogene.

1 Nov 2016

Fruits, vegetables rich in antioxidants and carotenoids linked to better function in ALS patients

New research at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health reveals that foods like fruits and vegetables that are high in antioxidant nutrients and carotenoids are associated with better function in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) patients around the time of diagnosis.

1 Nov 2016

Alcohol-free berry wine could potentially reduce effects of Type 2 diabetes

Blueberries, and berries in general, are among foods labeled as "diabetes superfoods" by the American Association of Diabetes. Food science researchers at the University of Illinois have found that fermenting berries may improve their antidiabetic potential even more.

1 Nov 2016

Safe food additive can slow toxic effects of E. coli poisoning

Polysorbate, a safe additive found in everything from ice cream to cosmetics, has been proven to slow the toxic effects of E. coli poisoning.

1 Nov 2016

Survey: Most Americans under age 35 believe e-cigarettes cause less harm than traditional cigarettes

Most Americans under age 35 think that using electronic cigarettes does not cause as much damage lung health as compared with traditional cigarettes, according to the results of a new national consumer survey.

1 Nov 2016

Study finds increasing incidence of hospitalizations for prescription opioid poisonings in children and teens

The overall incidence of hospitalizations for prescription opioid poisonings in children and adolescents has more than doubled from 1997 to 2012, with increasing incidence of poisonings attributed to suicide or self-inflicted injury and accidental intent, according to a new study published online by JAMA Pediatrics.

1 Nov 2016

Illumina donates more than 95,000 human genetic variants to ClinVar database

Illumina, Inc. announced that it has contributed over 95,000 human genetic variants to ClinVar, a public database hosted by the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI).

From Illumina, Inc. 1 Nov 2016

Study underscores challenges faced by people with food allergy in making safe food choices

A study found that consumers with food allergy concerns often misunderstand food labels about allergens that say "may contain" or "manufactured on shared equipment." While they should avoid such products to prevent what could be a serious allergic reaction, up to 40 percent bought food items with precautionary allergen labels.

1 Nov 2016

Carotenoid pigment compound reduces invasiveness of tumors in mouse models of lung cancer

Beta-cryptoxanthin (BCX), a carotenoid pigment compound found primarily in plants, reduces the number and invasiveness of tumors in mouse and cell models of lung cancer, report scientists from the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University.

1 Nov 2016

Ability to delay gratification linked to less frequent consumption of fast food

A new study suggests that an ability to delay immediate gratification is associated with less frequent consumption of fast food.

31 Oct 2016

Researcher receives $3 million NCI grant to study impact of e-cigarette usage on smoking rates

Nearly 7 in 10 cigarette smokers are looking for a way to quit - and many smokers have turned to e-cigarettes for help.

31 Oct 2016

Nova StatStrip Glucose Hospital Meter System FDA-cleared for use in hospital settings

Nova Biomedical’s StatStrip Glucose Hospital Meter System is the first blood glucose monitoring system to receive clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use throughout all hospital and all professional healthcare settings, including intensive care settings.

31 Oct 2016

Nova Biomedical’s StatStrip Glucose Hospital Meter System enhances patient data integration through wireless connectivity

Nova Biomedical’s StatStrip Glucose Hospital Meter System now offers bidirectional wireless meter connectivity for enhanced data integration and immediate updates to patient records with complete security to protect patient data.

31 Oct 2016

FDA clears Nova StatStrip Xpress Glucose Hospital Meter System for use with critically ill patients

On May 20, 2015, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cleared Nova Biomedical’s StatStrip Xpress Glucose Hospital Meter System for use throughout all hospital and all professional healthcare settings, including critically ill patients.

31 Oct 2016

FDA approves Nova Biomedical’s next generation blood gas analyzer for point-of-care use

Nova Biomedical’s new generation blood gas analyzer, Stat Profile Prime, has been cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for point-of-care (POC) use, allowing non-laboratory, POC personnel to perform bedside, critical care testing with lab-quality results.

31 Oct 2016

Study estimates prevalence of self-reported immunosuppressed adults in the U.S.

In a study published online by JAMA, Rafael Harpaz, M.D., M.P.H., of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, and colleagues analyzed data from the 2013 National Health Interview Survey to estimate the prevalence of self-reported immunosuppressed adults in the United States.

31 Oct 2016

BetterYou’s vitamin D oral sprays win hat trick awards

A simple way for adults, expectant mums and infants to spray their way to healthy vitamin D levels has won two prestigious awards.

From BetterYou Ltd 31 Oct 2016

Food News and Research

Sleep-deprived people may consume extra calories , study finds

Tufts researcher receives PSIPW Creativity Award for developing Cholera Outbreak Prediction system

Low fat and low carbohydrate diets may prevent migraines

Researchers discover Hedgehog signaling pathway is key to formation of gastrointestinal stromal tumors

Fruits, vegetables rich in antioxidants and carotenoids linked to better function in ALS patients

Alcohol-free berry wine could potentially reduce effects of Type 2 diabetes

Safe food additive can slow toxic effects of E. coli poisoning

Survey: Most Americans under age 35 believe e-cigarettes cause less harm than traditional cigarettes

Study finds increasing incidence of hospitalizations for prescription opioid poisonings in children and teens

Illumina donates more than 95,000 human genetic variants to ClinVar database

Study underscores challenges faced by people with food allergy in making safe food choices

Carotenoid pigment compound reduces invasiveness of tumors in mouse models of lung cancer

Ability to delay gratification linked to less frequent consumption of fast food

Researcher receives $3 million NCI grant to study impact of e-cigarette usage on smoking rates

Nova StatStrip Glucose Hospital Meter System FDA-cleared for use in hospital settings

Nova Biomedical’s StatStrip Glucose Hospital Meter System enhances patient data integration through wireless connectivity

FDA clears Nova StatStrip Xpress Glucose Hospital Meter System for use with critically ill patients

FDA approves Nova Biomedical’s next generation blood gas analyzer for point-of-care use

Study estimates prevalence of self-reported immunosuppressed adults in the U.S.

BetterYou’s vitamin D oral sprays win hat trick awards

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