Prostate Tumors :: Tomatoes and broccoli slow prostate tumors
A new University of Illinois study shows that tomatoes and broccoli are better at shrinking prostate tumors when both are part of the daily diet than when they’re eaten alone.
Food
Vitamin :: Vitamin Shoppe removes Especially for Women Multivitamin
Vitamin Shoppe recently received word of test results indicating that “Especially for Women” multivitamin may contain higher trace levels of lead than the rigorous standards allow for.
Hepatitis :: China’s SFDA stops blood drug over hepatitis C fears
China has suspended the production and sale of an intravenously injected blood-based drug used to treat immune system deficiencies after users were feared to have contracted hepatitis C.
Children :: School meals good, especially for poor children
School meals can improve physical and mental health of disadvantaged children. Good nutrition is essential for healthy child development.
Bird Flu :: UN agency urges vigilance as new bird flu outbreaks reported
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) today strongly advised countries to remain on high alert and cooperate with international organizations as the deadly virus continues to be destructive for farmers.
Stem Cell :: New drug therapy to combat GVHD in stem-cell patients shows significant reduction in deaths
Gastrointestinal graft-vs.-host disease is a common and potentially deadly side effect for patients who undergo an allogeneic stem-cell transplant to treat certain blood cancers.
Obesity :: Stomach banding surgery effective for adolescents obesity
Lap band surgery appears to be an effective procedure to combat obesity in adolescents, according to a new study conducted at NYU Medical Center.
Healthcare :: Gettting to grips with the healthcare gap
Tackling health inequalities in Britain needs closer coordination between all major policy areas including health, education, housing, employment and taxation, according to the authors of a new Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) publication.
Sterilize :: Microwave oven can sterilize sponges, scrub pads
Microwave ovens may be good for more than just zapping the leftovers; they may also help protect your family.
Altruism :: The Evolution of Altruism
What do mutual grooming, politeness, priestly celibacy, military heroism, car insurance, and overwork have in common? All are probable examples of the recently discovered evolutionary mechanism called “reciprocal altruism.”