Archive for October 20th, 2007

Body Image Has Little Influence On Desire For Plastic Surgery

Saturday, October 20th, 2007

A person’s overall level of body satisfaction has no influence on whether a person is interested in most forms of cosmetic plastic surgery.

Congress, White House Should Work Together To Cover Children’s Dental Health

Saturday, October 20th, 2007

NADP urges prompt action to enact the dental provisions of the House and Senate passed CHIP reauthorization bill.

The Truth About Soy And Sperm Count

Saturday, October 20th, 2007

The research did not find a negative relationship between soy and sperm mobility or sperm quality, which are both key factors to fertility.

Smoking, Alcohol, Being Underweight, Poor Nutrition Harm Our Bones

Saturday, October 20th, 2007

If you smoke, drink more than two units of alcohol a day, are underweight, don’t exercise or eat well, you could be setting yourself up for osteoporosis later in life.

Sanofi Pasteur Receives FDA Approval Of Meningococcal Vaccine For Children

Saturday, October 20th, 2007

FDA has granted licensure to expand the indication for Sanofi Pasteur’s meningococcal conjugate vaccine.

Banquet Frozen Pot Pie Tests Positive For Salmonella

Saturday, October 20th, 2007

State health officials confirmed that a Banquet Frozen Turkey Pot Pie has tested positive for Salmonella bacteria at the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture.

Breast Cancer Deaths Declining In Wisconsin

Saturday, October 20th, 2007

State officials reported that breast cancer incidence and mortality rates in Wisconsin are declining.

Rite Aid, dLife Partner To Educate Diabetes Community

Saturday, October 20th, 2007

Rite Aid has announced the launch of a 360 degrees/365 Day Diabetes Alliance with dLife, the only integrated multimedia education platform solely for the diabetes community.

Immune Defect Makes Gut Bacteria Turn Bad

Saturday, October 20th, 2007

The findings emphasize the importance of the interplay among the gut, its microbes, and its immune squad.

Brain Yields Clues About Why Some Succumb While Others Prevail

Saturday, October 20th, 2007

Scientists learn how to enhance a naturally occurring mechanism in the brain that promotes resilience to psychological stress.