 CTV.ca |
Deconstructing Salsa In Search of Salmonella
Washington Post - By Annys Shin and Simone Baribeau Investigators who spent nearly a month searching for the cause of a salmonella outbreak in tomatoes are now holding and testing shipments of imported jalapeños at the Mexican border in hopes of finding the outbreak … Salmonella mystery FDA Tests Cilantro, Peppers for Salmonella |
 Sydney Morning Herald |
Watermelon may induce effects similar to Viagra's, researchers say
UT The Daily Texan - By Mackenzie Meador Watermelons contain ingredients that cause the same physiological effects as Viagra, though on a smaller and less-focused scale, according to a study conducted by researchers at Texas A&M University. Watermelon fun Watermelon Could Possibly Work As Well As Viagra |
 TheMedGuru |
FDA Wants Epilepsy-Drug Warnings
Wall Street Journal - By JARED A. FAVOLE The US Food and Drug Administration will seek to include strong warnings about suicidal behavior on the labels of 11 epilepsy drugs, according to documents posted on the agency's Web site. FDA urging black box warning for epilepsy drugs FDA To Seek "Black Box" Warnings For 11 Epilepsy Drugs |
 New York Times |
8-Year-Olds on Statins? A New Plan Quickly Bites Back
New York Times - By TARA PARKER-POPE What do you think of using cholesterol drugs for children to prevent heart disease later in life? Join the discussion. Wise or Not? Doctors Sound Off on Cholesterol Tests for Kids Kids' cholesterol levels stir debate |
 ChattahBox |
Study suggests serotonin plays a role in SIDS
Los Angeles Times - Mice who overproduced the brain chemical showed symptoms similar to those of the infant syndrome before they died. By Wendy Hansen, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer Mice genetically engineered to overproduce the brain chemical serotonin died at an early … SIDS Linked to Brain Chemical Dysfunction Chance discovery points to crib death cause |
 Dog Flu Diet and Diseases |
Humane Society Helps Pets Affected by Floods
WKBT - The Coulee Region Humane Society (CRHS) is lending a helping hand to areas in Iowa hit hard by flooding. Along with other humane societies in the state, CRHS is accepting animals that were either left homeless or surrendered after the flooding. Shelter: Puppies Rescued From Mill Need Homes Humane Society gets custody of dogs taken from Johnson County home |
 TheMedGuru |
US panel urges more safety tests of diabetes drugs
Reuters - SILVER SPRING, Md., July 2 (Reuters) - US regulators should require more testing of the potential heart risks of new diabetes medicines, an advisory panel said on Wednesday. FDA Urged to Toughen Diabetes Drug Tests The Great Drug Debate |
 Ontario Now |
Study suggests serotonin plays a role in SIDS
Los Angeles Times - Mice who overproduced the brain chemical showed symptoms similar to those of the infant syndrome before they died. By Wendy Hansen, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer Mice genetically engineered to overproduce the brain chemical serotonin died at an early … SIDS Linked to Brain Chemical Dysfunction Chance discovery points to crib death cause |
 MedPage Today |
FDA: Watch Out for Phony Cancer Cures
WebMD - By Miranda Hitti June 17, 2008 — The FDA today warned 25 companies to quit claiming their products cure cancer and urged consumers not to fall for fake cancer cures. FDA Warns Companies to Stop Selling Fake Cancer Cures Unapproved Cancer Treatments Prompt US Warnings (Update3) |
 Los Angeles Times |
Breakfast of champions–and thin people
Los Angeles Times - Does your breakfast consist of a turkey sandwich? Maybe it should. Eating a substantial breakfast high in carbohydrates and protein may help people curb their appetites and cravings later in the day, allowing them to drop pounds and keep them off. 'Big Breakfast' Diet Helps Shed Pounds The big breakfast: Why women who feast first thing lose more … |