Thursday, May 26, 2011

France set to uphold curbs on embryonic stem cells

France set to uphold curbs on embryonic stem cells


France set to uphold curbs on embryonic stem cells

Posted: 26 May 2011 05:18 AM PDT

France looked set on Thursday to maintain its curbs on human embryonic stem cell research after the conservative government fought off a parliamentary bid to liberalize the country's bioethics law.

African swine fever may spread to Europe: FAO

Posted: 26 May 2011 04:53 AM PDT

African swine fever (ASF), a viral disease harmless to people but lethal to pigs, is likely to spread beyond Russia and the Caucasus region into Europe, the United Nations' food agency said on Thursday.

Is gluten-free diet the way to go?

Posted: 26 May 2011 05:36 AM PDT

Novak Djokovic says his unbeaten run is down to his special, gluten-free diet and now Sabine Lisicki hopes she too will benefit in the long run after discovering she is allergic to wheat products.

Caffeine May Interfere With Fertility in Women

Posted: 26 May 2011 06:02 AM PDT

THURSDAY, May 26 (HealthDay News) -- Caffeine, a known stimulant, has been shown to cause rapid heart rate, nausea, anxiety and depression. Now, new research reveals that caffeine consumption may make it harder for a woman to get pregnant.

Speed, Size Predict Teen Football Players' Rankings

Posted: 26 May 2011 06:02 AM PDT

THURSDAY, May 26 (HealthDay News) -- College football scouts tend to seek high school football players who are bigger and faster than the rest, according to new research.

Special Tinted Glasses May Stymie Migraines

Posted: 26 May 2011 06:02 AM PDT

THURSDAY, May 26 (HealthDay News) -- Precision-tinted glasses seem to help prevent migraines in people whose pain is triggered by certain visual patterns, new research indicates.

Germans pin E. coli outbreak on Spanish cucumbers

Posted: 26 May 2011 06:02 AM PDT

German health officials identified imported cucumbers from Spain Thursday as the source of a two-week E. coli outbreak that has killed at least four people and made more than 100 others ill.

Health Tip: Suggestions to Prevent Heat Rash

Posted: 26 May 2011 06:02 AM PDT

(HealthDay News) -- Heat rash occurs when an infant's pores become blocked, usually during hot, humid weather.

Health Tip: Prevent Back Pain in the Car

Posted: 26 May 2011 06:02 AM PDT

(HealthDay News) -- Traveling long distances in the car can take a toll on your back.

Taking niacin does not prevent heart problems: NIH

Posted: 26 May 2011 08:18 AM PDT

Giving a high dose of niacin to people with heart disease who are already taking a cholesterol-lowering statin does nothing more to prevent heart attacks and strokes, U.S. government researchers said on Thursday.

Groups threaten to sue government over bat disease

Posted: 26 May 2011 06:36 AM PDT

Conservation and organic farming groups alarmed by the spread of a disease decimating bats on Wednesday threatened to sue the U.S. government within 30 days unless it immediately closes caves and abandoned mines on public lands.

NIH stops study of niacin to prevent heart attacks

Posted: 26 May 2011 08:11 AM PDT

Disappointing news: A drug that raises people's so-called good cholesterol didn't go on to prevent heart attacks.

Senators urge more disclosure for FDA lobbyists

Posted: 25 May 2011 10:10 AM PDT

Two U.S. lawmakers are urging the Food and Drug Administration to require lobbying groups to disclose their financial ties to major pharmaceutical companies.

EU requests new checks on aspartame sweetener

Posted: 25 May 2011 10:40 AM PDT

The European Commission has requested a complete review of the safety of aspartame in response to concerns over the widely used sweetener, the European Food Safety Authority said Wednesday.

Derma Sciences foot-wound drug shows promise

Posted: 25 May 2011 09:26 AM PDT

Derma Sciences Inc said foot ulcers in 85 percent of diabetic patients healed completely after being treated with its experimental drug at the end of a 24-week trial, improving its chances of licensing the drug to potential partners.

Flu viruses rode on pig imports into southern China: study

Posted: 25 May 2011 10:09 AM PDT

China may have unwittingly introduced swine flu viruses when it imported pigs from Europe and North America for breeding over the past few decades, researchers said.

Short wait for breast cancer surgery seems safe

Posted: 25 May 2011 10:41 AM PDT

Women newly diagnosed with earlier-stage breast cancer can take a few weeks to prepare for surgery without raising the odds that their tumor will progress, a new study suggests.

Neurologists from US, Italy, Mexico win top Spanish prize

Posted: 25 May 2011 08:58 AM PDT

Scientists from the United States, Italy and Mexico, were on Wednesday awarded Spain's prestigious Prince of Asturias prize for their research into brain-related disorders.

Common drug combo spikes blood sugar: study

Posted: 25 May 2011 12:11 PM PDT

An anti-depressant and a cholesterol lowering drug, taken together by as many as one million people in the United States, may cause a spike in blood sugar levels, researchers said Wednesday.

Menopause age related to when mom went through it

Posted: 25 May 2011 01:16 PM PDT

The age at which women go through menopause depends a lot on when their relatives did, according to new study findings.

Does aspirin cut deaths? New study clouds picture

Posted: 25 May 2011 01:28 PM PDT

Despite a lot of excitement about aspirin, scientists can't seem to agree on whether the drug helps healthy people live longer.

One in five young adults may have high blood pressure

Posted: 25 May 2011 01:51 PM PDT

Nearly one in five young U.S. adults may have high blood pressure, researchers said on Wednesday in a study suggesting the problem of hypertension is more widespread than previously thought.

More U.S. women using medications during pregnancy

Posted: 25 May 2011 01:15 PM PDT

Most pregnant women in the U.S. use at least one prescription or over-the-counter medication -- even though the safety of those drugs during pregnancy is not always clear, a new study finds.

Charity pulls smart stunt on Bruni pregnancy rumour

Posted: 25 May 2011 03:24 PM PDT

In a smart publicity stunt, a leading charity has traded on rumors about Carla Bruni-Sarkozy's possible pregnancy to try and save lives of babies in the developing world.

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