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Orange juice fortified with plant sterols found to lower 'bad' cholesterol in healthy volunteers
Plant sterols -- recognized for their cholesterol-lowering power when added to margarines, salad dressings and other fats -- are just as effective in reducing low-density lipoprotein, or "bad" cholesterol" levels, when added to orange juice, say researchers at UC Davis School of Medicine and Medical Center.
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Drive-through deliveries curtailed in some states
State and federal laws passed in the mid-1990s to curtail "drive-through deliveries" -- potentially dangerous, exceptionally short hospital stays for women giving birth -- have partially succeeded in correcting that problem in some states, a new University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill study shows.
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Protein inhibits cell growth, may contribute to breast cancer
A protein known as cdk6 inhibits proliferation of some cell types and may play a role in the development of breast cancer, according to a report by researchers at National Jewish Medical and Research Center. Joseph Lucas, Ph.D., Erwin Gelfand, M.D., and Joanne Domenico, report in the February issue of Molecular Cancer Research, that breast-cancer cells have low to nonexistent levels of cdk6, while normal cells have relatively high levels. Cell growth in two tumor-cell lines dropped significantly when levels of cdk6 were increased inside the cells.
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New moms lose weight when they participate in structured postpartum weight-loss program
New moms who want to lose weight succeed when they participate in a structured program of weekly meetings that focus on diet and nutrition, according to Saint Louis University research. more
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CDC: Interim guidance for airline flight crews and persons meeting passengers arriving from areas with avian influenza
This interim guidance is intended to assist airline flight crews and personnel meeting arriving passengers in establishing appropriate precautions in the event they must interact with a person suspected of having avian influenza. Recommendations are based on standard infection control practices and on available information on the disease. more
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Avian influenza A(H5N1)update: Reports of infection in domestic cats (Thailand)
WHO is aware of reports of H5N1 infection in a single household of domestic cats in Thailand. Investigations are under way and no firm conclusions can be made at present. However, concern is great and several specific questions are being raised about risks to humans in close contact with infected cats and the need for surveillance of disease in cat populations.
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FDA launches educational campaign about risk of over-the-counter pain relievers and the risk of ulcer complications
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has launched the REDUCE (Risk Education to Decrease Ulcer Complications and their Effects from NSAIDs) Campaign to promote widespread awareness of the side effects of commonly used NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs). These medications, which include ibuprofen and aspirin, have been linked to potentially fatal disorders, such as ulcers and severe stomach bleeding. more
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