Florida farmers unveil lower carb potato in January roll-out
Florida researchers and five potato growers debut a European bred potato claiming 30 percent fewer carbohydrates than a Russet. The new spud, not GM, was developed by crossbreeding and will hit supermarkets and restaurants in January under the SunFresh Marketing Cooperative.
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Africa Faces Severe Polio Surge Warned by WHO
Geneva reports Africa on the edge of a major polio epidemic with Nigeria hit hard and Darfur reemerging. global polio cases hit 333 this year, nearly doubling year-ago totals. Dr. Heymann warns the virus is spreading rapidly as nine sub-Saharan nations report infections.
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Estrogen therapy linked to higher dementia risk
New York researchers report postmenopausal women on estrogen have a higher risk of developing dementia, whether estrogen is used alone or with progestin. A related study notes slightly lower cognitive function in women 65 plus on estrogen versus placebo, emerging within a year or two.
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