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 Men Need More Calcium, Too
November 19, 2008
Osteoporosis, a bone disease that leads to an increased risk of bone fracture due to reduced bone mineral density (BMD) and disruptions in bone architecture. While osteoporosis is most common in women after menopause, it is also a common problem for men as they get older. Large doses of supplemental calcium are beneficial for improving BMD in men, according to the results of a trial published in last week's issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine
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HIV Vaccine Fails to Protect Against Infection
November 18, 2008
A potential HIV vaccine manufactured by pharmaceutical company Merck did not protect against infection or reduce the virus level in early HIV infection, according to the results of a study published online in The Lancet
Do You Know What Obama's Health Plan Will Cost?
November 17, 2008
According to consulting firm PriceWaterhouseCoopers, President-elect Barack Obama's plans to revamp the U.S. health care system would provide health insurance for 95 percent of Americans and cost the federal government an estimated $75 billion, as reported by Reuters.
Imitation Appetite Stimulant May Reduce Body Fat
November 14, 2008
Last week, we reported on an antibody that breaks down ghrelin, a known appetite stimulant. Ghrelin is in the news again - this time in the November 4, 2008 issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine, where scientists report that patients who are given an oral mimetic, or imitation, of ghrelin had increased fat-free body mass.
FDA Recalls Insulin Syringes
November 13, 2008
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has notified health care professionals and patients that nearly half a million single-use ReliOn syringes (manufactured by Covidien Ltd.) are being recalled due to possible mislabeling
Alzheimer's Survival Influenced by Diabetes and High Blood Pressure
November 12, 2008
Both diabetes and hypertension predict a shorter lifespan in people diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study published in the November 4, 2008 issue of the journal Neurology
Did You Know That Breast Implants May Increase Cancer Risk?
November 11, 2008
Silicone breast implants may increase the risk of developing a rare breast cancer called anaplastic large T-cell lymphoma (ALCL), according to a case-control study published in the most recent issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association
Multivitamins Do Not Prevent Cancer in Women
November 10, 2008
Three common ingredients of multivitamin supplements - folic acid, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12 - have no significant effect on cancer risk in women, according to a study published in the November 5, 2008 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
'Smart Choice' Food Labels May Be Coming to a Supermarket Near You
November 7, 2008
Beginning in mid-2009, a new food label called 'Smart Choice' may be appearing on the front of packaged goods at your local grocery store.
Scientists Discover an Antibody That May Curb Your Appetite
November 6, 2008
Researchers have identified an antibody that breaks down a known appetite stimulant, which may curb the desire to eat, according to an article published in an online issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
Panel Criticizes FDA Report on Chemical in Plastic
November 5, 2008
Last week, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) stated that a critical review of the agency's report on Bisphenol-A (BPA), a chemical found in plastic, has raised important questions about the safety of the current levels of BPA in plastic food and drink containers.
Outbreak of Salmonella Linked to Raw Fish
November 4, 2008
Salmonella infection can be caused by consumption of contaminated raw tuna, according to findings presented at the combined annual meeting of the Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy (ICAAC) and the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA)
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