Tag: Shows
Gilead's HIV pill shows positive results in trial
by on Aug.16, 2011, under Health and Fitness
Gilead Sciences Inc said its four-medicine HIV pill, known as the Quad, worked as well as the company's widely used Atripla three-drug tablet in a late-stage trial.
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U.N. nuclear report shows Japan safety shortcomings
by on Jun.18, 2011, under Health and Fitness
Japanese nuclear regulators failed to review and approve steps taken after 2002 to protect against tsunamis at the Fukushima plant and these proved insufficient to prevent the disaster three months ago, a U.N. report showed.
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Doc’s arthritis struggle shows illness’ severity
by on Jun.14, 2011, under Health and Fitness
Dr. Sue Zieman can almost set her watch by her disease: Twice a day, she gets a fever and the already arthritic joints in her arms and hands, legs and feet abruptly, painfully swell even more. During the evening flare, even the tendons in her feet…
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Nutrigenomics shows benefit of magnesium’s metabolic actions
by on Mar.02, 2011, under Nutrition
Eat right with color
Red snapper, sweet potatoes, green salads, mandarin oranges and strawberries are healthy, colorful foods that may promote good vascular health. “Eat Right with Color” is the theme for National Nutrition Month this March sponsored by the American Dietetic Association. read more
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Nutrigenomics shows benefit of magnesium’s metabolic actions
Four weeks of magnesium supplementation were associated with a decrease in levels of C-peptide, a marker of improved insulin sensitivity. The mineral was also linked to down-regulation of certain “ genes related to metabolic and inflammatory pathways” , according to findings published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition .
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Brain-Imaging in Depressed Moms Shows Blunted Response to Crying Infant
by on Feb.26, 2011, under Health and Fitness
SATURDAY, Feb. 26 (HealthDay News) — Armed with brain scans,
researchers have discovered bawling babies trigger a far more muted
response in the brains of depressed mothers than in mothers who aren't
depressed.
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USDA Study Shows States Providing Critical Nutrition Benefits to Those in Need
by on Feb.06, 2011, under Nutrition
DC Brands International, Inc. Announces It Has Received the First Purchase Order to Ship HARD Nutrition Products to …
DENVER, CO–(Marketwire – February 3, 2011) – Today the company DC Brands International, Inc., a publicly traded company under the ticker symbol ( OTCBB : DCBR ), is extremely pleased to announce that it has received its first purchase order for HARD Nutrition products to be shipped to the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA).
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USDA Study Shows States Providing Critical Nutrition Benefits to Those in Need
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2, 2011 – USDA today released the latest report that measures each State’s success in reaching children and families eligible for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). While the national SNAP participation rate was 66 percent, Reaching Those in Need: State Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Participation Rates in 2008 , reports state rates varied from an …
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GSK malaria vaccine shows long-lasting protection
by on Jan.14, 2011, under Health and Fitness
An experimental malaria vaccine from GlaxoSmithKline provides African children with long-lasting protection, though its effectiveness declines slightly over time, according to trial data published on Friday.
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One in five Americans have arthritis, survey shows
by on Oct.07, 2010, under Health and Fitness
More than 22 percent of Americans have arthritis, with a million new cases being diagnosed every year, according to a new government estimate released on Thursday.
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Stress helps fend off cancer in mice, study shows
by on Jul.26, 2010, under Health and Fitness
Some stress can be good for the body, helping fight off cancer, researchers reported on Thursday.
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Non-Invasive Diagnosis of Inflammatory Bowel Disease Shows Promise
by on Jul.16, 2010, under Health and Fitness
FRIDAY, July 16 (HealthDay News) — Getting tested for
inflammatory bowel disease through an endoscopy isn't a pleasant
experience, but a new review of existing research suggests that a simple
stool test may help doctors figure out who need…
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