Grilling and Cancer Guidelines From AICR Advice
AICR warns that carcinogens can form in grilled meats on gas or charcoal grills. To reduce risk, use foil with holes, keep food above flames, trim burned portions, eat grilled foods in moderation, and follow broader tips for vegetables, fiber, weight, fat, salt, and alcohol.
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American Institute For Cancer Research
Generic drugs face profits squeeze amid rising prices feared
Generic drugs constitute nearly half of the 2.4 billion yearly prescriptions in the United States but the sector struggles financially. Four of the top nine firms posted losses, stock values fell over 20 percent, and FDA approvals backlog exceeds two years. Brand firms push back, consolidation may trim players and raise prices.
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New York
Food and Drug Administration
FDA
Buddy Menn
Generic Pharmaceutical Industry Association
Wall Street
Oppenheimer & Co
Mike Krensavage
Eden Alternative brings new life to nursing homes
Dr William Thomas promotes the Eden Alternative which treats residents as people needing care not merely patients. Homes should emphasize companionship, variety and stimulation with pets plants and children, replacing sterile routines. Charlotte Asbury Care Center pioneers the approach with over 200 homes nationwide and shown reductions in mortality and costs.
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Charlotte
N.C
William Thomas’ Eden
Miriam Stermer
Asbury Care Center
Thomas
New York
Arterial disease linked to female sexual dysfunction study
Boston University researchers report in the International Journal of Impotence Research that arteriosclerosis related factors such as diabetes high blood pressure and high cholesterol can reduce blood flow to female sexual organs. The study suggests treatments to increase vaginal blood flow may help women with vascular related dysfunction.
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International Journal of
Boston University
Irwin Goldstein
Insulin Pill and Spray Studied For Type I Diabetes
Researchers report advances in insulin delivery including a nasal spray used daily then weekly and an insulin crystal capsule. Trials in the United States and Australia aim to cut or delay the onset of Type I diabetes, which affects about 800,000 Americans and requires daily insulin.
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United States
Australia
Greece
Juvenile Diabetes Foundation International
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