Trans Fat :: Universal Studios Hollywood’s Theme Parks ban trans-fat
Universal Studios Hollywood provides healthy and delicious dining options for you and your family offering trans fat free food.
Food
Diet :: People Underestimate Number of Daily Food Decisions
People estimate that, on average, they make about 15 food- and beverage-related decisions each day. But the truth is, they make more than 15 times that — more than 200 such decisions.
Trans Fat :: Trans fat ban – Watch saturated fats and calories too
The New York City trans fat ban is a step in the right direction, but the regulation that requires some restaurants to display calories as prominently as price is just as important. Also missing in the discussion? Replacing trans fat will saturated fat would be problematic.
Liver Disease :: Gene chip – jaundice chip individualizes treatment for 5 hereditary liver diseases
Researchers at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center have developed the first gene chip to use in the early diagnosis of at least five hereditary liver diseases, to detect genetic causes of jaundice in children and adults, and potentially to lead to personalized treatment options.
Pregnancy :: Protection against cancer begins during pregnancy, eat broccoli and cabbage
Pregnant and nursing women who eat generous amounts of cruciferous vegetables like broccoli and cabbage could help protect their children from cancer, both as infants and later in life. A new study done with laboratory mice found that phytochemicals found in certain vegetables provided a very high level of protection against leukemia and lymphoma in young animals, and also significantly protected against lung cancer during the rodent’s equivalent of middle age.
Menopause :: Mechanism of black cohosh versus hot flashes revealed
The natural herb black cohosh is commonly used by women to treat menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes, but the molecular mechanisms underlying its action have eluded scientists — until now.
Pain :: Labopharm responds to FDA over pain medication tramadol
Labopharm Inc. (TSX: DDS; NASDAQ: DDSS) today announced that it has submitted a complete response to the approvable letter issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the Company?s once-daily formulation of tramadol.
Pain :: OTC Pain Relievers with new label
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed to amend the labeling regulations on over-the-counter (OTC) Internal Analgesic, Antipyretic, and Antirheumatic (IAAA) drug products to include important safety information regarding the potential for stomach bleeding and liver damage and when to consult a doctor.
Trans Fat :: Connecticut lawmakers ban trans fats in restaurants
Two Republican state senators in Connecticut proposed legislation to ban artificial trans fats in restaurant food, specially french fries and fried chicken. Sen. Andrew Roraback, R-Goshen, ranking Republican on the legislature’s Public Health Committee, co-sponsored the bill.
Schizophrenia :: ALZA’s Invega, paliperidone for Schizophrenia
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today approved Invega (paliperidone) extended-release tablets for the treatment of schizophrenia. Paliperidone is a new molecular entity, which means this medication contains an active substance that has never before been approved for marketing in any form in the United States.