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Stem Cell :: Human embryonic stem cells to achieve vascular repair

Advanced Cell Technology, Inc. (OTCBB: ACTC) reported for the first time that hemangioblast precursor cells derived from human embryonic stem (hES) cells can be used to achieve vascular repair. The research, which appears today online (ahead of print) in the journal Nature Methods, by Advanced Cell Technology (ACT) and its collaborators, describes an efficient method for generating large numbers of bipotential progenitors–known as hemangioblasts–from hES cells that are capable of differentiating into blood vessels, as well as into all blood and immune cell lineages.

Fruit :: Be smarter with food sugars in fruits, vegetables

Saccharides – the natural sugars found in fruits, vegetables and nuts – are definitely good for your body, and it seems that they are good for your brain as well.

Glycerin :: FDA warns pharmaceuticals to test glycerin for contamination

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning pharmaceutical manufacturers, suppliers, drug repackers, and health professionals who compound medications to be especially vigilant in assuring that glycerin, a sweetener commonly used worldwide in liquid over-the-counter and prescription drug products, is not contaminated with diethylene glycol (DEG).

Heart :: New process boosts levels of heart-healthy compounds in cocoa powder

Scientists in Spain are reporting development of a new process to make cocoa powder with higher amounts of the healthful chemical compounds linked to chocolate’s beneficial effects. The study is scheduled for publication in the May 30 issue of ACS’ Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.

Drug :: Mike Leavitt regarding Senate Vote on Dorgan Importation Amendment

The Senate?s procedural vote this morning on the Dorgan prescription drug importation amendment is of serious concern. This amendment fails to sufficiently ensure the safety of imported products, and would open the door for counterfeit drugs to enter our domestic pharmaceutical supply. It would imperil the Food and Drug Administration?s (FDA) ability to protect American consumers from counterfeit and diverted drugs.

Climate :: The Health Effects of Climate Change in UK

The Department of Health and the Health Protection Agency have published an updated report of the Health Effects of Climate Change in the UK . The original report was published by the Department of Health in 2002. Five years later, the new report takes into account up-to-date information and current predictions about climate change in the UK .

Obesity :: Pediatricians weigh children but need resources to adequately address childhood obesity epidemic

While almost all pediatricians report weighing and measuring children at well child visits, many are still not using recently recommended BMI percentile measurements. Many feel they do not have time to address overweight issues well, and that counseling patient and families is not very effective. The results of an American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) 2006 survey of pediatricians will be presented Sunday, May 6th, at the Pediatric Academic Society meeting in Toronto.

Skin :: American Academy of Dermatology Helps Consumers Make Sun-Smart Choices

With summer is right around the corner, people will be enticed by the sunny, warm weather to spend time more outside. Yet heading outdoors without proper sun protection can lead to sunburn, premature aging and even skin cancer. This year more than 1 million new cases of skin cancer will be diagnosed in the United States and 108,230 of those will be new cases of melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. Excessive exposure to the ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun is the most important preventable cause of skin cancer.

Health Care :: Smoking, drug abuse, obesity top public’s health concerns for kids

It?s only natural to for adults to worry about children?s health and well-being at school, on the roads and even online. But adults? No. 1 health concern for children and adolescents in the United States? It?s smoking, according to new results from the University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children?s Hospital National Poll on Children?s Health. Drug abuse ranked No. 2.

Drug :: New Critical Path Report Highlights Research Needed to Foster Generic Drug Development

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued the “Critical Path Opportunities for Generic Drugs” report identifying many of the unanswered scientific questions that impede the development of generic versions of commonly used drugs.