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Potential Health Risks Associated With Stressed Foodstuffs

Another reason not to eat pate de foie gras is discussed by Michael Greger of The Humane Society of the United States, Washington DC in a forthcoming issue of the International Journal of Food Safety, Nutrition and Public Health. Harmful proteins fragments known as amyloid fibrils associated with damage to brain cells in Alzheimer’s disease and to pancreatic cells in Type II diabetes can be present in the meat of poultry and mammals.

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Another reason not to eat pate de foie gras is discussed by Michael Greger of The Humane Society of the United States, Washington DC in a forthcoming issue of the International Journal of Food Safety, Nutrition and Public Health. Harmful proteins fragments known as amyloid fibrils associated with damage to brain cells in Alzheimer’s disease and to pancreatic cells in Type II diabetes can be present in the meat of poultry and mammals.

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Can The Mediterranean Diet Prevent Prostate Cancer?

UroToday.com – We recently reviewed evidence relating diet and prostate cancer, suggesting that a traditional Cretan Mediterranean style diet based on a variety of plant foods (fruits, vegetables, wholegrain cereals, nuts and legumes), olive oil as the main source of fat, low intake of red meat, moderate to low intake of dairy foods, moderate to high intake of fish and moderate intake of wine, mostly consumed with meals, may be helpful in reducing prostate cancer risk.

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UroToday.com – We recently reviewed evidence relating diet and prostate cancer, suggesting that a traditional Cretan Mediterranean style diet based on a variety of plant foods (fruits, vegetables, wholegrain cereals, nuts and legumes), olive oil as the main source of fat, low intake of red meat, moderate to low intake of dairy foods, moderate to high intake of fish and moderate intake of wine, mostly consumed with meals, may be helpful in reducing prostate cancer risk.

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New Reference Material Can Improve Testing Of Multivitamin Tablets

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has developed a new certified reference material that can be an important quality assurance tool for measuring the amounts of vitamins, carotenoids, and trace elements in dietary supplements. The new Standard Reference Material (SRM) 3280 for multivitamin/multimineral tablets was created in collaboration with the Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

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The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has developed a new certified reference material that can be an important quality assurance tool for measuring the amounts of vitamins, carotenoids, and trace elements in dietary supplements. The new Standard Reference Material (SRM) 3280 for multivitamin/multimineral tablets was created in collaboration with the Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

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Spanish Scientists Confirm Extra Virgin Olive Oil Helps To Combat Breast Cancer

Researchers of the Catalonian Institute of Oncology (Spain) and the University of Granada (Spain) have discovered that extra virgin olive oil may help to combat breast cancer, according to a paper published in the last issue of the renowned scientific journal ‘BMC Cancer’. The scientists have confirmed the bioactivity of polyphenols (this is, natural antioxidants) present in olive oil in breast cancer cell lines.

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Researchers of the Catalonian Institute of Oncology (Spain) and the University of Granada (Spain) have discovered that extra virgin olive oil may help to combat breast cancer, according to a paper published in the last issue of the renowned scientific journal ‘BMC Cancer’. The scientists have confirmed the bioactivity of polyphenols (this is, natural antioxidants) present in olive oil in breast cancer cell lines.

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FSA Launches Saturated Fat Campaign To Help Prevent Heart Disease, The UK’s Biggest Killer

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) launches a public health campaign to raise awareness of the health risks of eating too much saturated fat. The UK is currently eating 20% more saturated fat than UK Government recommendations. The campaign will promote a range of simple, positive and practical steps we can take to help improve our health and reduce the risk of developing diet-related illness.

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The Food Standards Agency (FSA) launches a public health campaign to raise awareness of the health risks of eating too much saturated fat. The UK is currently eating 20% more saturated fat than UK Government recommendations. The campaign will promote a range of simple, positive and practical steps we can take to help improve our health and reduce the risk of developing diet-related illness.

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Extra Virgin Olive Oil Helps To Combat Breast Cancer, According To Spanish Scientists

UGR News Researchers of the Catalonian Institute of Oncology (Spain) and the University of Granada (Spain) have discovered that extra virgin olive oil may help to combat breast cancer, according to a paper published in the last issue of the renowned scientific journal BMC Cancer. The scientists have confirmed the bioactivity of polyphenols (natural antioxidants) present in olive oil in breast cancer cell lines.

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UGR News Researchers of the Catalonian Institute of Oncology (Spain) and the University of Granada (Spain) have discovered that extra virgin olive oil may help to combat breast cancer, according to a paper published in the last issue of the renowned scientific journal BMC Cancer. The scientists have confirmed the bioactivity of polyphenols (natural antioxidants) present in olive oil in breast cancer cell lines.

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Research On Multi-Herb Formula For Respiratory Tract Health Compiled By Herbal Science Group

The nonprofit American Botanical Council (ABC) has just published a monograph summarizing the scientific and clinical studies of Sinupret®, a clinically-tested herbal combination for upper respiratory tract health, including conditions associated with sinusitis and bronchitis. A monograph is a technical paper focusing on one subject.

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The nonprofit American Botanical Council (ABC) has just published a monograph summarizing the scientific and clinical studies of Sinupret®, a clinically-tested herbal combination for upper respiratory tract health, including conditions associated with sinusitis and bronchitis. A monograph is a technical paper focusing on one subject.

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Company Knew Peanuts Might Have Salmonella, But Still Kept On Delivering Regardless

According to inspection records, a Georgia peanut company carried on delivering peanut products while knowing full well that they were probably tainted with salmonella. The law, in any country on this planet, forbids the sale and distribution of foods that knowingly may harm human health. For their own convenience and risk to everybody else, the Peanut Corp.

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According to inspection records, a Georgia peanut company carried on delivering peanut products while knowing full well that they were probably tainted with salmonella. The law, in any country on this planet, forbids the sale and distribution of foods that knowingly may harm human health. For their own convenience and risk to everybody else, the Peanut Corp.

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Meridian Bioscience Receives FDA Clearance For New Campylobacter Test

Meridian Bioscience, Inc. (NASDAQ: VIVO) announced that it has received FDA clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for a new test for Campylobacter. Launched as PREMIER™ CAMPY, the rapid EIA test provides for optimized detection of Campylobacter infection, the most commonly diagnosed bacteria for food borne illness in the U.S. Approximately 20 million tests are conducted each year in the U.S. to detect the illness, which is usually caused by poorly cooked poultry.

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Meridian Bioscience, Inc. (NASDAQ: VIVO) announced that it has received FDA clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for a new test for Campylobacter. Launched as PREMIER™ CAMPY, the rapid EIA test provides for optimized detection of Campylobacter infection, the most commonly diagnosed bacteria for food borne illness in the U.S. Approximately 20 million tests are conducted each year in the U.S. to detect the illness, which is usually caused by poorly cooked poultry.

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Unilever United States Conducts Nationwide Voluntary Recall Of Breyers Tin Roof Sundae Ice Cream Products With Peanuts Due To Possible Health Risk

Unilever United States, Inc. is voluntarily recalling Breyers Tin Roof Sundae ice cream products because they may contain peanuts that have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

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Unilever United States, Inc. is voluntarily recalling Breyers Tin Roof Sundae ice cream products because they may contain peanuts that have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

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