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New home-based intervention aims to improve health outcomes of children of South Asian immigrants

More than one-third of Bronx residents are born outside of the United States. Often separated from family, challenged by language barriers, unfamiliar with health resources, and burdened by poverty, they are at high risk for health problems. And these risks extend to their young children.

11 Jul 2016

Food additive tBHQ may be linked to increase in food allergies

A Michigan State University researcher has found that a common food additive may be linked to a rise in food allergies.

11 Jul 2016

Scientists discover network of flows that distribute messenger substances in the brain

We have all bumped our heads at some point, and such incidents are usually harmless. This is thanks to fluid-filled chambers in our brain that offset minor knocks and jolts and provide padding for sensitive components of our nervous system.

11 Jul 2016

Taking probiotics can reduce body weight and BMI

Consuming probiotics, so-called 'good bacteria', can reduce body weight and body mass index (BMI) according to a new meta-analysis published in the International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition.

11 Jul 2016

Researchers to develop new test to predict therapy for women with ER+ breast cancer

Researchers from Case Western Reserve University are teaming with industry and other academics to develop a quick and inexpensive test to predict which women with ER+ breast cancer need chemotherapy and which need only the more tolerable hormonal therapy.

11 Jul 2016

Eating more fruit and vegetables can boost people’s happiness levels

University of Warwick research indicates that eating more fruit and vegetables can substantially increase people's later happiness levels.

11 Jul 2016

AMP looks forward to working with FDA to determine optimal approach to regulating NGS tests

The Association for Molecular Pathology, the premier global, non-profit organization serving molecular diagnostic professionals, today announced that it looks forward to working with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to determine the best adaptive approach to regulating Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) tests.

11 Jul 2016

Scientists develop new online open-access data tool to improve drug safety

A new online open-access database has been developed by scientists to allow the clinical responses of more than 5 million patients to all FDA-approved drugs to be used to identify unexpected clinical harm, benefits and alternative treatment choices for individual patients, according to a study appearing July 8 in Nature Biotechnology.

10 Jul 2016

FDA approves new topical retinoid gel for OTC treatment of acne

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Differin Gel 0.1% (adapalene), a once-daily topical gel for the over-the-counter (OTC) treatment of acne. Differin Gel 0.1% is approved for use in people 12 years of age and older.

8 Jul 2016

UTHealth researchers examine effectiveness of Sapien 3 TAVR in low-risk patients with aortic stenosis

The Structural Heart Program team at McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston is among the first in the country to investigate the safety and effectiveness of Edwards Lifesciences Sapien 3 transcatheter aortic heart valve in low surgical risk patients who suffer from severe aortic valve disease.

8 Jul 2016

Medical marijuana reduces use of prescription drugs, research finds

Medical marijuana is having a positive impact on the bottom line of Medicare's prescription drug benefit program in states that have legalized its use for medicinal purposes, according to University of Georgia researchers in a study published today in the July issue of Health Affairs.

8 Jul 2016

Researchers reveal how bacterial cell wall adapts to threatening environments

Researchers at Umea University in Sweden have published new findings on the adaptation of the bacterial cell wall in the Journal of the American Chemical Society.

8 Jul 2016

Sex-related difference could have impact on treatment of metabolic diseases

In health research, most preliminary studies in animals only examine effects of drug treatment in one sex, assuming that males and females will have few differences in how a drug works.

8 Jul 2016

KNAUER named among TOP 100 innovative medium-sized businesses in Germany for fifth time

During the 3rd German Summit for medium-sized businesses at UNESCO World Heritage Zeche Zollverein in Essen, mentor Ranga Yogeshwar awarded this year’s Top-Innovators on June 24.

From KNAUER Wissenschaftliche Geräte GmbH 8 Jul 2016

FDA approves Roche cobas HPV Test to be used with SurePath Preservative Fluid

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved the Roche cobas HPV Test as the first test for Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) that can be used with cervical cells obtained for a Pap test and collected in SurePath Preservative Fluid.

8 Jul 2016

New data shows Sandoz biosimilar etanercept candidate has equivalent efficacy to originator product

Sandoz, a Novartis division, and the pioneer and global leader in biosimilars, today announced results from the EGALITY trial in which the primary endpoint of achieving equivalence in Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) 75 response rates at week 12 was met.

8 Jul 2016

Group intervention may be effective in improving overall health of aging lesbian, bisexual women

The Bay Area has long been one of the nation's leading advocates for LGBT equality and community support. Recent studies, however, reveal that one population -- aging lesbian and bisexual women -- are overlooked in the realm of health care and the promotion of healthy lifestyle choices tailored to their needs.

7 Jul 2016

Fraunhofer scientists show how seaweed has potential to substitute salt

Salt (sodium chloride) is an essential nutrient, but one that is often present in surprising quantities in industrially processed foods.

7 Jul 2016

Study finds close link between diet quality of parents and children

Many people accept the old axiom - "You are what you eat." That's not to say you become a carrot if you eat carrots, of course, but rather that a regular pattern of eating carrots will shape you in a much different way than a regular pattern of eating cotton candy.

7 Jul 2016

Prenatal butylparaben exposure causes various endocrine disrupting effects in rats

Research suggests that butylparaben - which is used in cosmetics and skin care products such as sunscreen - have more endocrine disrupting effects than previously thought.

7 Jul 2016

Food News and Research

New home-based intervention aims to improve health outcomes of children of South Asian immigrants

Food additive tBHQ may be linked to increase in food allergies

Scientists discover network of flows that distribute messenger substances in the brain

Taking probiotics can reduce body weight and BMI

Researchers to develop new test to predict therapy for women with ER+ breast cancer

Eating more fruit and vegetables can boost people’s happiness levels

AMP looks forward to working with FDA to determine optimal approach to regulating NGS tests

Scientists develop new online open-access data tool to improve drug safety

FDA approves new topical retinoid gel for OTC treatment of acne

UTHealth researchers examine effectiveness of Sapien 3 TAVR in low-risk patients with aortic stenosis

Medical marijuana reduces use of prescription drugs, research finds

Researchers reveal how bacterial cell wall adapts to threatening environments

Sex-related difference could have impact on treatment of metabolic diseases

KNAUER named among TOP 100 innovative medium-sized businesses in Germany for fifth time

FDA approves Roche cobas HPV Test to be used with SurePath Preservative Fluid

New data shows Sandoz biosimilar etanercept candidate has equivalent efficacy to originator product

Group intervention may be effective in improving overall health of aging lesbian, bisexual women

Fraunhofer scientists show how seaweed has potential to substitute salt

Study finds close link between diet quality of parents and children

Prenatal butylparaben exposure causes various endocrine disrupting effects in rats

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