Coffee linked to higher cholesterol in middle aged men
A Stanford study finds men who drink more than two cups daily show higher blood cholesterol and a protein linked to heart disease risk. Results align with European studies and a Kaiser survey, but do not prove causation. Researchers caution moderation for those concerned about cholesterol.
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Stanford
Calif
Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
U.S
Kaiser Permanente Hospital
Oakland
American Journal of Cardiology
Paul Williams
Cow milk antibodies may guard infants from rota virus
Boston based report says cow's milk contains antibodies that can block rota virus in lab tests and protect lab animals but not yet proven in babies. Rotavirus is a leading diarrhea killer. most formula lacks these antibodies due to sterilization. Researchers suggest preserving antibodies in formula could help prevent diarrhea in infants, especially in developing countries.
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Boston
Genevieve A. Losonsky
University of Maryland
United States
Ms. Losonsky
Skin cancer rates rise as sun exposure grows
In New York the rising melanoma rate among Americans is linked to more leisure time and skimpy bathing suits. Experts say about 22 000 cases yearly, with one in 150 born this year expected to develop the disease, possibly reaching one in 100 by 2000. Sun exposure appears the main risk, supported by studies of WWII veterans and long prior exposure.
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New York
Darrell Rigel
New York University School of Medicine
Science Writer
Rigel
American Cancer Society
Society
The
Cancer Society
Skin Cancer Foundation
American Academy of Dermatology
Lawrence Garfinkel
Equator
Thomas Fitzpatrick
Harvard Medical School
United States
NYU
South Pacific
Europe
Second AIDS test approved by FDA for blood screening
Washington AP reports Electro-Nucleonics Inc. won a second license to market a blood test detecting possible AIDS exposure. Lab results show 99.6 percent accuracy versus 93 percent for the earlier test. The firm said it can ship 150,000 test kits immediately.
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Washington
Electro-Nucleonics Inc
Fairfield
N.J
Food and Drug Administration
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