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Health :: Mother knows best – Plant knowledge key to childhood health in remote Amazon

In a remote area of the Amazon, globalization is threatening the time-honored transmission of plant knowledge from generation to generation, with adverse effects on childhood health and nutrition. In a novel study published online this week in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers report that parents, and especially mothers, who know more about plants and how to use them, have healthier children, independent of other factors such as education, market participation or acculturation.

FDA :: FDA proposes tougher procedures for membership on advisory committees

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced new draft guidance that would implement a more stringent approach for considering potential conflicts of interest for its advisory committee members and for recommending eligibility for meeting participation. FDA is accepting public comments on the proposal for the next 60 days.

Fruits :: Eat more fruits and vegetables in all forms

Today’s announcement by the Produce for Better Health Foundation marks the official launch of the new Fruits & Veggies – More Matters(TM) health initiative. The campaign is in response to the increased recommendations for fruits and vegetables in the Dietary Guidelines of Americans.

Salmonella :: Lilydale cooked seasoned sliced turkey breast may contain salmonella bacteria

Lilydale Inc., Edmonton is warning the public not to consume the Lilydale Cooked Seasoned Sliced Turkey Breast described below because it may be contaminated with Salmonella.

Pollution :: NJIT professor obtains patent to uncover trace elements of airborne pollutants

A breakthrough patent awarded to a New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) researcher will enable manufacturers to create a device to uncover miniscule amounts of airborne pollutants.

Ulcerative Colitis :: LIALDA – the first oral once-daily mesalamine for ulcerative colitis available

Shire plc today announced the availability of LIALDATM (mesalamine) with MMXTM Technology, indicated for the induction of remission in patients with active, mild to moderate ulcerative colitis (UC), a type of inflammatory bowel disease. LIALDA is the first and only FDA-approved once daily oral formulation of mesalamine. The US Food and Drug Administration approved LIALDA on Jan. 16, 2007.

Bipolar Disorder :: Gene controlling circadian rhythms may be involved in onset of bipolar disorder

Disrupt the gene that regulates the biological clocks in mice and they become manic, exhibiting behaviors similar to humans with bipolar disorder, UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers have found.

Fertility :: Protein regulation may increase chances of pregnancy

In its early and most critical stages, human reproduction requires precise, vital functions. The role of one sperm-delivered protein, which is crucial to the process, is being closely observed by scientists from the United States and Canada. Lab tests in recent years have produced valuable information and hopes of regulating that protein to enhance fertility.

Diabetes :: World diabetes leaders committed to confronting global diabetes pandemic

World diabetes leaders left the Global Changing Diabetes Leadership Forum, which took place in New York City on 13?14 March 2007, with a sense of activism to return home to start changing diabetes.

Pet :: Recall of Pet Foods manufactured by Menu Foods, Inc.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been informed that Menu Foods, Inc., a private-label pet food manufacturer based in Statesville, Ontario, Canada, is recalling all its “cuts and gravy” style dog and cat food produced at its facility in Emporia, Kansas between December 3, 2006 and March 6, 2007. The products are sold in the United States, Canada and Mexico.