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General Health
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Drug News
Varenicline (marketed as Chantix) Information
FDA is issuing this Alert to highlight important revisions to the
WARNINGS and PRECAUTIONS sections of the full prescribing information
for Chantix regarding serious neuropsychiatric symptoms.
May 16, 2008 - 5:12:02 PM
Diet & Health
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Cancer
Low blood vitamin D means high risk of recurrence of breast cancer or death
A new study by researchers from the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center
and other organizations suggests that taking vitamin D supplements may
help breast cancer patients.
May 16, 2008 - 4:36:15 PM
General Health
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Drug News
Information on Mycophenolate Mofetil (marketed as CellCept) and
FDA
is aware of reports of infants born with serious congenital anomalies,
including microtia and cleft lip and palate, following exposure to
mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) during pregnancy.
May 16, 2008 - 11:16:47 AM
Food & Health
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Biological Agents
Dog food causes Salmonella outbreak: What you need to know
The U.S. government released a document on Thursday saying that the
2006-2007 outbreak of Salmonella sickening 70 people was caused by
contaminated dry dog food.
May 16, 2008 - 9:21:47 AM
General Health
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Drug News
CDC Recommends Shingles Vaccine for those over 60
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends today
that people age 60 and older should receive a vaccine to prevent a
condition known as shingles or herpes zoster.
May 15, 2008 - 4:49:18 PM
Diet & Health
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Cancer
Lowering dietary fat intake reduces prostate cancer risk
A study by University of California, Los Angeles researchers suggested
using a diet with low polyunsaturated fat may help prevent prostate
cancer.
May 15, 2008 - 4:17:43 PM
Diet & Health
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Cancer
Alcohol and Cancer: More Evidence
After
AICR’s expert report was released, many people focused on its
conclusion that what we eat affects our cancer risk. But one of the big
findings of Food, Nutrition, Physical Activity, and the Prevention of Cancer: a Global Perspective
relates to what we drink – in the alcohol family.
May 15, 2008 - 3:34:55 PM
General Health
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Drug News
CDC recommends shingles vaccine
These recommendations represent the first statement by
the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) on the use of a
live attenuated vaccine for the prevention of herpes zoster (zoster)
(i.e., shingles) and its sequelae, which was licensed by the U.S. Food
and Drug Administration (FDA) on May 25, 2006. This report summarizes
the epidemiology of zoster and its sequelae, describes the zoster
vaccine, and provides recommendations for its use among adults aged
>60 years in the United States.
May 15, 2008 - 3:27:49 PM
Food & Health
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Biological Agents
Multistate Outbreak of Human Salmonella Infections Caused by Contaminated Dry Dog Food
During January 1, 2006--December 31, 2007, CDC collaborated with public health officials in Pennsylvania,
other states, and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to investigate a prolonged multistate outbreak
of
Salmonella enterica serotype Schwarzengrund infections in
humans. A total of 70 cases of
S. Schwarzengrund
infection with the outbreak strain (XbaI pulsed-field gel electrophoresis [PFGE] pattern JM6X01.0015) were identified in
19 states, mostly in the northeastern United States.
May 15, 2008 - 1:32:10 PM
General Health
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Other News
Medical errors cause U.S. 8.8 billion, 238,337 potentially preventable deaths
Patient safety incidents cost the federal Medicare program $8.8 billion
and resulted in 238,337 potentially preventable deaths during 2004
through 2006, according to HealthGrades' fifth annual Patient Safety in
American Hospitals Study.
May 15, 2008 - 9:13:11 AM
Food & Health
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Cooking & Packing
Healthy Recipes: The Delicious Taste of Umami
MSG has been making headlines again. In recent months, monosodium
glutamate (MSG) – the synthetic additive that food manufacturers and
restaurant cooks sometimes add to foods to enhance flavor – has been
featured in the New York Times and in AICR’s own e-newsletter.
May 15, 2008 - 8:16:55 AM
Food & Health
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Cooking & Packing
Healthy Recipes: Asparagus, Thyme and Tomato Halibut
It’s
hard to beat a dish that’s beautiful, flavorful, nutritious and easy to
prepare. This week’s recipe earns high marks in all four categories and
takes advantage of seasonal asparagus – now at its peak at most
farmers’ markets. Combined with fresh thyme, fragrant lemon and juicy
tomatoes, our roasted halibut is sure to become a family favorite.
May 15, 2008 - 8:16:01 AM
General Health
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Drug News
Aprotinin Injection (marketed as Trasylol) Information
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. has notified the FDA that the company
will begin removing the remaining Trasylol stock from the U.S. market, most
of which is in warehouses and hospital or physician’s stock. The FDA
will work with Bayer to ensure a smooth and complete process.
May 15, 2008 - 7:33:40 AM
General Health
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Government
Senate thinking of ways to help Alzheimer's patients
The Senate Special Committee today is conducting a hearing on
Alzheimer's disease and considering whether the government should
increase its effort in the researching of the disease, ABC NEWS
reported.
May 14, 2008 - 1:20:58 PM
Diet & Health
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Cancer
Physical activity cuts breast cancer risk
Women with regular physical activity are more likely to have lower risk
of breast cancer, according to a new report published in the May 12,
2008 issue of British Journal of Sports Medicine.
May 14, 2008 - 12:35:10 PM
General Health
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Government
Should FDA regulation bar liability lawsuits?
The Committee
on Oversight and Government Reform today is conducting a hearing entitled,
"Should FDA Drug and Medical Device Regulation Bar State Liability
Claims?" CNN reported.
May 14, 2008 - 11:08:37 AM
General Health
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Diseases
Beijing reports first death from hand-foot-mouth disease
China has confirmed that the outbreak of hand-foot-mouth disease (HFMD)
had sickened 24,934 children and killed 42 of them. Beijing confirmed
its first fatality on Wednesday, Xinhua reported. What do you need to know about the disease?
May 14, 2008 - 9:21:43 AM
Food & Health
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Cooking & Packing
Healthy Recipes: Herbed Salmon with Vegetables
Fresh
fish is always a great catch. When it comes to eating right to stay
lean and prevent cancer, salmon is a good choice for omega-3 fatty
acids, which are essential fats that promote a healthy heart. New
research also suggests that omega-3s may reduce risks of certain
cancers. Paired with carrots (rich in vitamin A) and celery (known for
disease fighting phytochemicals, like apigenin), this meal is packed
with healthful benefits.
May 13, 2008 - 3:49:58 PM
Food & Health
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Laws & Politics
U.S. fighting to stop private mad cow testing
The Bush administration on Friday asked a federal appeals court to stop
meatpackers from testing all their animals for mad cow disease, USA
Today reports.
May 13, 2008 - 3:37:28 PM
General Health
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Other News
More parents claim vaccine-autism link
The United State Court of Federal Claims began another hearing on
Monday to decide whether vaccines containing a toxic preservative known
as thimerosal should be responsible for autism in thousands of children
who received the vaccines, The New York Times reports. The results of
the hearing are not expected until next year.
May 13, 2008 - 12:48:53 PM
General Health
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Drug News
Hormone therapy poses heart risk
Postmenopausal women may not get an overall health benefit from hormone
replacement therapy. Even worse, they may have to face an increased
risk of cardiovascular events, according to a study published in the
British medical Journal.
May 13, 2008 - 10:30:09 AM
General Health
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Lifestyle
Low UV exposure linked to higher risk of breast cancer
Vitamin D has been proved to be incredibly important when it comes to
prevention of breast cancer. Experts have suggested taking high doses
of vitamin D may cut the risk of breast cancer by 70 percent.
May 13, 2008 - 10:03:33 AM
General Health
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Environment
Air pollution linked to blood clots
Long-term exposure to a type of air pollution, the air-borne fine
particles, appears to dramatically increase the risk of deep vein
thrombosis, a condition that can lead to a life-threatening pulmonary
embolism, according to a study in the May 12 issue of the Archives of
Internal Medicine.
May 13, 2008 - 9:45:13 AM
Diet & Health
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General Health
Breastfeeding cuts risk of rheumatoid arthritis
Breastfeeding, but not using oral contraceptives, may help women
prevent rheumatoid arthritis, according to a new study in the journal
Annals of the Rheumatic Disease.
May 13, 2008 - 7:45:00 AM
General Health
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Drug News
Aleve, Celebrex don’t help prevent mental decline
Don't count on Aleve or Celebrex, two anti-inflammatory painkillers, to
ward off the mental decline related to the onset of Alzheimer's
disease. A new study published in the Archives of Neurology said the
drugs do not help at all.
May 12, 2008 - 3:52:01 PM
General Health
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Other News
Top 500 Names for 2007
The top baby names for 2007. Just released.
May 12, 2008 - 1:52:53 PM
Diet & Health
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General Health
High Saturated Fat Diets Linked to Short, Failure-Free Survival Following Prostatectomy
A recent study showed that men who consumed a high saturated fat
(HSF) diet were significantly more likely to have a biochemical failure
following prostate cancer removal and a shorter
biochemical-failure-free survival than men on a low saturated fat (LSF)
diet.
May 12, 2008 - 1:08:56 PM
Diet & Health
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Cancer
Vitamin D helps cancer patients survive
Maintaining a high level of
vitamin D in the blood may increase the odds of survival for cancer
patients, according to a new German study.
May 12, 2008 - 1:05:20 PM
Diet & Health
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Cancer
Acrylamide linked to increased risk of kidney cancer
Having high intake of dietary acrylamide, a carcinogen commonly found
in processed starchy foods including French fries, cakes, snacks,
coffee and even resins and plum juice, may dramatically increase the
risk of kidney cancer, according to a new study.
May 12, 2008 - 11:30:24 AM
Misc. News
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Consumer Affair
America's Largest Corporate Dairy Processor Muscles Its Way into Organics
Clout-Heavy Dean Foods Kills USDA Investigation of Their Horizon Label
May 12, 2008 - 10:31:42 AM
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