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Carb Intake, Obesity Tied to Rise in Esophageal Cancers

Carb Intake, Obesity Tied to Rise in Esophageal Cancers. FRIDAY, Feb. 29 -- There may be a link betweenrising rates of carbohydrate intake and obesity and the increasing numberof esophageal cancer cases in the United States, a new study says. UK lawmakers urge action to cut childbirth deaths. Hundreds of thousands of women in poor countries die each year during pregnancy or childbirth from largely avoidable causes, British lawmakers said on Sunday. Vitamin E Supplements May Raise Lung Cancer Risk. FRIDAY, Feb. 28 -- Vitamin supplements won't protectpeople against lung cancer and taking vitamin E may even heighten therisk, a new study finds. Study finds dogs, robots cheer elderly. Dogs may have a hard time wrapping their paws around this one: Robotic competition is nipping at their heels in the mans-best-friend department. A study by Saint Louis University found that a lovable pooch named Sparky and a robotic dog, AIBO, were about equally effective at relieving the loneliness of nursing home residents and fostering attachments. ADHD Drugs Won't Raise Risk of Substance Abuse. SATURDAY, March 1 -- Parents of children who areprescribed psychostimulants for attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder might have one less thing to worry about now that a new studyconcludes these kids are no more likely than their peers to abuse drugsand alcohol as young adults. Cultural practices buttress Sierra Leone poverty: U.N.. Harmful cultural practices such as female genital mutilation are hampering efforts to reduce poverty in Sierra Leone, which has the world's worst child and maternal mortality rates, a top U.N. official said.

Low-fat dairy may help control blood pressure

Low-fat dairy may help control blood pressure. Women who regularly consume low-fat milk or yogurt may have a lower risk of developing high blood pressure, new research suggests. Diet change gives hyperactive kids new taste for life in Norway. Tears streak Rita s cheek as she recalls what it was like trying to figure out what was wrong with her son more than a decade ago, but she breaks into a smile when she explains how changing his diet made all the difference.

Anti-Aging Wine Cream Helping Women Look Younger

Anti-Aging Wine Cream Helping Women Look Younger. "We know wine is a very powerful antioxidant, and there's been over 30 years of research put into the antioxidant properties of wine and topical substances." NEW YORK Drink enough wine, and you may not be concerned with looking younger. But for those who prefer to stay sober, a new eye cream with from a legendary vineyard in France promises a younger look with the.. via WCCO. Teva's Developed G-CSF is the First Biosimilar to Receive a Positive.. Feb 21, 2008 - Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. announced today the receipt of a positive opinion from the CHMP, the scientific committee of the European Medicines Agency, for its human granulocyte colony.. via Med Ad News.

First New Topical Antibiotic Launched In UK For Nearly A Decade

First New Topical Antibiotic Launched In UK For Nearly A Decade. ALTARGO, the first new topical antibiotic in nearly 10 years, is launched in the UK. via MediLexicon. Barrier Therapeutics to Present At Susquehanna's SIGnificant.. Barrier Therapeutics, Inc., a pharmaceutical company that develops and markets dermatology products, today announced that executive management will participate in the 2nd Annual SIGnificant Investment Options.. via PrimeNewswire. Is there any evidence as to whether 5-fu or cryotherapy is best for solar keratoses of arms? The Primary Care Dermatology Society published 'Solar keratosis primary care treatment pathway' in 2006 1]. This appears to recommend using these treatments for different types of the condition. via NLH Question Answering Service.

Drug company closing area operations, 700 could lose jobs

Drug company closing area operations, 700 could lose jobs. Drug company Watson Pharmaceuticals announced today it will be closing three properties, including a laboratory on West Street that employs about 60 people. via NewsTimesLive.com. CollaGenex Pharmaceuticals Signs Merger Agreement with Galderma Pharma S.A. "CollaGenex's innovative products complement and enhance Galderma's portfolio. We admire the accomplishments of CollaGenex's employees and believe that our combined organizations will be even better positioned to serve patient needs." Feb. 26, 2008 - CollaGenex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement with an affiliate of Galderma Pharma S.A., pursuant to which Galderma's U.S. holding.. via Med Ad News. BioWisdom Announces Second Partner of Safety Intelligence Program. "This second partnership is a testimony to the value that the pharmaceutical industry sees in our approach to drug safety and risk management." CAMBRIDGE, UNITED KINGDOM, February 19 / MARKET WIRE/ -- BioWisdom Ltd, the market leader in ontology-powered intelligence solutions for the healthcare industry, today announced a three-year agreement with.. via TMCnet. New gene involved in determining hair texture and density in humans. "The bulb region of plucked hairs from woolly hair patients showed irregular bending without attachment of the root sheath." A Columbia University Medical Center research team has discovered a new gene involved in determining hair texture in humans. via Huliq.com.

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