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Study links antibiotic use during childhood to weight gain

Children who take antibiotics during the course of their childhood gain weight more quickly than those who do not, according to a study published in the International Journal of Obesity.

22 Oct 2015

LSTM's health economists sketch out the importance for universal access to medicines

LSTM's health economists Professor Louis Niessen and Dr Jahangir Khan outline the importance for universal access to medicines in the control of neglected diseases, other major infections, and chronic diseases.

22 Oct 2015

Thalamic reticular nucleus responsible for the brain's ability to multitask, study reveals

Researchers at NYU Langone Medical Center say they have added to evidence that a shell-shaped region in the center of the mammalian brain, known as the thalamic reticular nucleus or TRN, is likely responsible for the ability to routinely and seamlessly multitask.

22 Oct 2015

Breakthrough research suggests that female sex hormone may save lives on the battlefield

Breakthrough research suggests a female sex hormone may be the key to saving lives on the battlefield, where between 2001 and 2011 more than 80 percent of potentially preventable U.S. war injury deaths resulted from blood loss.

22 Oct 2015

Major UK trial to examine role of aspirin in cancer recurrence

The world's largest ever clinical trial looking at whether taking aspirin every day stops some of the most common cancers coming back, launches across the UK today (Thursday).

22 Oct 2015

Children who receive repeated antibiotics gain weight faster over time

Kids who receive antibiotics throughout the course of their childhoods gain weight significantly faster than those who do not, according to new Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health research.

22 Oct 2015

Veltassa (patiromer for oral suspension) gets FDA approval for treatment of hyperkalemia

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Veltassa (patiromer for oral suspension) to treat hyperkalemia, a serious condition in which the amount of potassium in the blood is too high.

22 Oct 2015

Scientists find new way to inhibit growth of lung cancer cells

Scientists have identified a new way to stop the growth of lung cancer cells, by blocking their ability to use alternative sources of nutrition. The discovery was made possible by identifying the metabolic programs used by cancer cells to fuel their growth.

21 Oct 2015

Coagadex now approved by FDA for patients with hereditary Factor X deficiency

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Coagadex, Coagulation Factor X (Human), for hereditary Factor X (10) deficiency. Until today's orphan drug approval, no specific coagulation factor replacement therapy was available for patients with hereditary Factor X deficiency.

21 Oct 2015

People who exhibit dispositional mindfulness less likely to develop obesity, belly fat

A study of nearly 400 people finds that those who exhibited more 'dispositional mindfulness', or awareness of and attention to their current feelings and thoughts, were less likely to be obese and had less abdominal fat than people who did not exhibit as much of that awareness.

20 Oct 2015

Orange pigment may have potential as anti-cancer drug

An orange pigment found in lichens and rhubarb called parietin may have potential as an anti-cancer drug, scientists at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University have discovered.

20 Oct 2015

Melatonin and the circadian rhythm: an interview with Professor Kennaway, University of Adelaide

The production of melatonin is controlled by a part of the brain called the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) and its timing fine-tuned by our exposure to light during the morning.

20 Oct 2015

Azti-Tecnalia optimizes industrial production of oat beta-glucan-based white bread

Azti-Tecnalia, the expert R&D centre for foodstuff and marine innovation, together with Artadi Alimentación, has achieved the industrial scale-up of white bread dough containing oat beta-glucans that lower blood cholesterol, thus optimising the formula for industrial processing conditions that will allow this bread to be marketed on a large scale.

20 Oct 2015

Study reveals link between TV viewing and adolescents' beliefs about health risks of fast-food consumption

Television programs and commercials displaying fast food consumption that target young people are on the rise. While experts agree that television can entertain and inform, most TV programs and advertisements portray no negative consequences of fast food consumption. New research found that the rise of positive fast food imagery on TV strongly biases the views of children and can lead to negative influences on childhood behavior and values.

20 Oct 2015

Bioengineers develop continuously tunable method to find and quantify DNA, RNA biomarkers

A Rice University laboratory has developed a continuously tunable method to find and quantify DNA and RNA biomarkers.

20 Oct 2015

Leading obesity groups stress need to regulate weight-loss dietary supplements

On the heels of a new study tying dietary supplements to more than 23,000 emergency room visits each year, four leading obesity research, treatment and prevention groups issue a joint scientific statement recommending dietary supplements for weight loss claiming curative or medicinal qualities be subject to review and approval by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

20 Oct 2015

Being a grandparent good for your health, says SLU geriatrician

Note to Mimi, Didi, Gigi, G-Ma and the rest of the gang who have swapped out your own pet names for Grandma: Being a grandparent is good for your health. So says Angela Sanford, M.D., assistant professor of geriatrics at Saint Louis University.

20 Oct 2015

Honeywell inks definitive agreement to acquire Sigma-Aldrich's laboratory research chemicals business

Honeywell (NYSE: HON) today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the Seelze, Germany-based laboratory research chemicals business from Sigma-Aldrich for approximately 105 million euro.

20 Oct 2015

New dental tool that creates stronger bonds for fillings receives FDA clearance

Dental composites are the synthetic resins or mixtures dentists use to restore teeth to their original hardness and rigidity. Made of amalgams—mixtures of mercury, silver or tin, or composites such as silica, ceramic or plastic compounds—longevity and performance often vary, and the composites are prone to breakages.

20 Oct 2015

LEO Pharma's Enstilar gets FDA approval for topical treatment of plaque psoriasis

LEO Pharma Inc., a wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of LEO Pharma A/S, announced today that Enstilar has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the topical treatment of plaque psoriasis in adults 18 years of age and older.

19 Oct 2015

Food News and Research

Study links antibiotic use during childhood to weight gain

LSTM's health economists sketch out the importance for universal access to medicines

Thalamic reticular nucleus responsible for the brain's ability to multitask, study reveals

Breakthrough research suggests that female sex hormone may save lives on the battlefield

Major UK trial to examine role of aspirin in cancer recurrence

Children who receive repeated antibiotics gain weight faster over time

Veltassa (patiromer for oral suspension) gets FDA approval for treatment of hyperkalemia

Scientists find new way to inhibit growth of lung cancer cells

Coagadex now approved by FDA for patients with hereditary Factor X deficiency

People who exhibit dispositional mindfulness less likely to develop obesity, belly fat

Orange pigment may have potential as anti-cancer drug

Melatonin and the circadian rhythm: an interview with Professor Kennaway, University of Adelaide

Azti-Tecnalia optimizes industrial production of oat beta-glucan-based white bread

Study reveals link between TV viewing and adolescents' beliefs about health risks of fast-food consumption

Bioengineers develop continuously tunable method to find and quantify DNA, RNA biomarkers

Leading obesity groups stress need to regulate weight-loss dietary supplements

Being a grandparent good for your health, says SLU geriatrician

Honeywell inks definitive agreement to acquire Sigma-Aldrich's laboratory research chemicals business

New dental tool that creates stronger bonds for fillings receives FDA clearance

LEO Pharma's Enstilar gets FDA approval for topical treatment of plaque psoriasis

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