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Stem cell research offers hope for colon cancer vaccine
Written on 3 Nov, 2009 at 19:04 in Health | viewed 28 views times | 0 Comments
Human stem cells may provide a means of creating a vaccine against colon cancer and other types of cancers, say American and Chinese scientists. “Cancer and stem cells share many molecular and biological features. By immunizing the host with stem... (Continue reading)
Marijuana writer sought by Colorado newspaper
Written on 3 Nov, 2009 at 18:45 in Business, Entertainment, Health | viewed 39 views times | 0 Comments
DENVER — An alternative newspaper is weeding through a mound of applications in response to a recently-posted ad for what could be the most far-out job in journalism — a pot critic and reviewer of Colorado’s marijuana dispensaries and their... (Continue reading)
Sugar cereals may not be ‘Smart Choices’: FDA
Written on 3 Nov, 2009 at 18:43 in Health | viewed 34 views times | 0 Comments
Federal health officials are wondering how high-sugar cereals ended up with the “Smart Choices” sticker label, and they’re warning food manufacturers. The Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday that nutritional logos from food manufacturers may be misleading consumers about the... (Continue reading)
Colorado girl deemed “too thin,” denied health insurance
Written on 3 Nov, 2009 at 18:42 in Health | viewed 35 views times | 0 Comments
After a 4-month-old boy was recently denied health insurance coverage for being considered overweight, a 2-year-old Erie, Colorado girl has now been denied coverage because she doesn’t weigh enough. Aislin Bates weighed 6 pounds, 6 ounces at birth. She now... (Continue reading)
Stem Cells from Fat Used to Grow Teen’s Missing Facial Bones
Stem cells so far have been used to mend tissues ranging from damaged hearts to collapsed tracheas. Now the multifaceted cells have proved successful at regrowing bone in humans. In the first procedure of its kind, doctors at Cincinnati Children’s... (Continue reading)
Big Pharma targets Capitol Hill with 2.3 lobbyists for every lawmaker: report
Written on 3 Nov, 2009 at 18:14 in Business, Health, Money, Politics | viewed 20 views times | 0 Comments
By Jeff Knebel A new investigative report has revealed the vast lobbying efforts of the pharmaceutical industry to influence health care reform. Investigations uncovered that, in just the first half of 2009, the pharmaceutical industry spent more than $110 million... (Continue reading)
FDA to ban sale of raw oysters from Gulf of Mexico
Federal officials plan to ban sales of raw oysters harvested from the Gulf of Mexico unless the shellfish are treated to destroy potentially deadly bacteria — a requirement that opponents say could deprive diners of a delicacy cherished for generations.... (Continue reading)
Psychiatric Meds for Infants Linked to Later Behavior Problems
Written on 3 Nov, 2009 at 17:27 in Health | viewed 27 views times | 0 Comments
Researchers report that infant rats given commonly prescribed drugs to treat mood disorders, pain and epilepsy develop behavioral problems in adulthood. Earlier studies showed that brain cells in young rats die after they’re given the drugs. The cells are in... (Continue reading)
Study finds stroke risk from anemia drug Aranesp
Written on 3 Nov, 2009 at 17:25 in Health | viewed 29 views times | 0 Comments
A new study raises fresh safety concerns about widely used anemia medicines, finding that the drug Aranesp nearly doubled the risk of stroke in people with diabetes and chronic kidney problems who are not yet sick enough to need dialysis.... (Continue reading)
Tai Chi May Help Ward Off Knee Pain in Seniors
Written on 3 Nov, 2009 at 17:24 in Health | viewed 27 views times | 0 Comments
Want to improve that osteoarthritis in your knee? New research suggests that regular Tai Chi exercise can reduce pain and help your knee function better. “Tai Chi is a mind-body approach that appears to be an applicable treatment for older... (Continue reading)
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