Michele Petruzzelli and colleagues at Spain's CNIO report in Cell Metabolism that cachexia, which they say kills a third of cancer patients, is triggered by the conversion of white fat into brown fat, the same process studied as a way to fight obesity.
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Environment
Mineral turpentine, heavy fuels raise risk of Alzheimer's disease
In 156 patients at a French memory clinic, those occupationally exposed to mineral turpentine, diesel fuel, fuel oil or kerosene were 550 percent more likely to be diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or mixed-type dementia, after adjustment for age, gender and education.
Environment
Help Turn the Tide on BPA, Game-Changing New Method to Translate Research, These Boots Are Made for Walking & More
A newsletter covering bills in the Senate and House that would pull bisphenol A from food packaging including can linings, a new UCSF guide for turning toxic-chemical research into policy, autumn prevention hikes, and a campaign pressing Walgreens on toxic chemicals.
Miscellaneous
USB Chargers, Adapters and Cables, GT Brand Mountain Bicycles Recalled
The CPSC announced that Popkiller is refunding about 2,500 USB car chargers, power adapters and 8-pin cables whose plug blades and circuitry pose fire and shock risks, and that Cycling Sports Group recalled GT mountain bicycles over crash and injury hazards.
Drug
Statins cut death risk in diabetics with cardiovascular disease
In the Diabetes Heart Study, 371 patients were followed for 8.3 years and 153 died. Those taking statins at the start had a 50% lower risk of death, Wake Forest Baptist researchers report in Diabetes Care, suggesting the drugs may prolong life in diabetics with cardiovascular disease.
Miscellaneous
NIH system to monior emerging drug trends
NIDA will fund the University of Maryland's Center for Substance Abuse Research for five years to build the National Drug Early Warning System, which will scan social media and web platforms alongside conventional data to spot emerging drug trends.
Miscellaneous
Updated: Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Tattoo Ink, Tattoo Needles, Tattoo kits due to Microbial contamination
White & Blue Lion is recalling all lots of its tattoo inks and needles, plus tubes and ink cups as a precaution, after FDA lab testing found bacterial contamination. One illness had been reported as of the announcement. The products sold through Amazon and eBay.
Miscellaneous
Baxter Initiates Voluntary Worldwide Recall Of Four Lots Of IV Solutions Due To The Presence Of Particulate Matter
Baxter is recalling four lots of intravenous solutions to the hospital level after four customer complaints of visible particulate matter, identified as cellulosic fibers and plastics. No adverse events have been reported; infused particles could provoke inflammatory or allergic responses.
Miscellaneous
NIH scientist identify gene linked to fatal inflammatory disease in children
NIH researchers identified the gene behind a rare, devastating autoinflammatory disease in children that they named SAVI. Several existing drugs showed potential in laboratory studies and one is being studied in patients. The findings appeared in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Drug
FDA approves new product to treat rare genetic disease
FDA approved Ruconest, the first recombinant C1-esterase inhibitor, for acute attacks of hereditary angioedema in adults and adolescents. Purified from the milk of transgenic rabbits, it was tested in 44 patients, whose most common reactions were headache, nausea and diarrhea.
Lifestyle
Get EWG's Quick Tips for Safer Cosmetics
An Environmental Working Group fundraising appeal seeking $100,000 by July 31 to keep funding its Skin Deep cosmetics database and other research, offering donors of $10 or more a Quick Tips for Safer Cosmetics wallet guide.
Drug
Juvenile Arthritis: New Discoveries Lead to New Treatments
Nearly 300,000 U.S. children have been diagnosed with juvenile arthritis, an autoimmune disease marked by joint pain, swelling and stiffness. FDA rheumatologist Nikolay Nikolov says therapies approved in recent years control the disease and likely prevent later disability.
Miscellaneous
Nantucket Distributing Recalls Outdoor Patio Set Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
Nantucket Distributing is recalling about 4,000 resin wicker patio set chairs sold at Christmas Tree Shops after two reports of rear legs breaking. No injuries have been reported, and buyers can return the set or chairs for a refund.
Miscellaneous
Merriman Capital Initiates Coverage on OptimizeRx Corporation (OTCQB:OPRX) with a Buy Rating - Video Research Alert on InvestmentPitch.com
Merriman Capital analyst Brian Murphy began covering OptimizeRx with a buy rating and a $3.00 target, 131% above the $1.30 price the day the report issued. The company's SampleMD software prints drug sample vouchers and co-pay coupons inside e-prescribing systems.
Miscellaneous
Getting your house in order: Steps to take before you deploy
A guide for deploying servicemembers: the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act caps interest on preexisting loans at 6%, permits penalty-free termination of auto, cellphone and residential leases, and bars eviction or foreclosure without a court order. A power of attorney can be limited or revoked.
Miscellaneous
News from CPSC: Public Calendar
A weekly CPSC calendar listing agency meetings for July 21-27, 2014, including a July 24 public hearing on the Commission's agenda and priorities for fiscal years 2015 and 2016, with a live webcast.
Miscellaneous
Cytokinetics to Announce Second Quarter Results on July 30, 2014
Cytokinetics will report second-quarter results at 4 p.m. Eastern, followed by a 4:30 p.m. conference call and webcast on its operations, finances and outlook. A replay will be available through August 6.
Miscellaneous
King of Pops Charleston SC Issues Allergen Alert on Undeclared: Soy, Milk, Egg and Wheat
King of Pops of Charleston, S.C., is recalling mislabeled banana puddin' and keylime pie pops that may contain undeclared milk, wheat, egg or soy. State inspectors found the problem, no illnesses have been reported, and the pops have been pulled from stores.
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