Living near restaurants may help you stay slimmerOctober 27th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Living near restaurants, convenience stores, supermarkets and even fast food outlets actually lowers your risk for obesity, according to a new study. Surprisingly, people who live more than a half mile away from any food outlets are the ones who tend to be fatter.
Right diet, not supplements, is the best way to keep good bacteria healthyOctober 22nd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Eating right, not supplements, is the best way to keep the good bacteria in the gut healthy, according to an expert. Gail Cresci, Medical College of Georgia dietician and researcher, said that as with vitamins, it's best to get the bacteria you need from healthy food rather than taking often expensive and potentially ineffective supplements.
Crack in stomach ulcer bacteria could lead to new antibioticsOctober 1st, 2009 WASHINGTON - Scientists claim to have identified a crack in the armor of a common microbe that causes stomach ulcers and other diseases. They have identified a group of substances that block a key chemical pathway that the bacteria need for survival, which could lead to more effective antibiotics to fight these hard-to-treat microbes
Lead researcher Javier Sancho revealed that Helicobacter pylori (H.
Ark. Rep. Ross, leader on health care, says he sold pharmacy to avoid conflict of interestSeptember 25th, 2009 Ross says he sold pharmacy to avoid conflictLITTLE ROCK, Ark. — An Arkansas congressman who faces criticism over the sale of his drug store says he sold the pharmacy to avoid the appearance of a conflict of interest.
Watchdog group seeks Justice Department probe into sale of drug store by Ark. Rep. Mike RossSeptember 23rd, 2009 Watchdog seeks probe into sale of Ross drug storePRESCOTT, Ark. — A watchdog group asked the Justice Department on Wednesday to look into the 2007 sale of a drug store owned by a congressman who is a key figure in the national health care debate after reports he may have profited excessively from the sale.
Watchdog group wants Justice Department probe into sale of drug store by Ark. Rep. Mike RossSeptember 23rd, 2009 Watchdog wants probe into Ross' drug store salePRESCOTT, Ark. — A watchdog group is asking the Justice Department to look into the 2007 sale of a drug store owned by a congressman who is a key figure in the national health care debate.
University of Chicago: Scientist death may be linked to bacteria he researched, causes plagueSeptember 19th, 2009 Ill. scientist dies, possible plague bacteria linkCHICAGO — The University of Chicago Medical Center says the infection that killed a scientist may be connected to bacteria he researched that causes the plague. The university said Saturday that its researcher studied the genetics of harmful bacteria including Yersinia pestis, which causes the illness.
Scientists uncover new anti-TB compoundsSeptember 17th, 2009 LONDON - Scientists from Weill Cornell Medical College have identified certain compounds that would inhibit the sophisticated mechanism used by tuberculosis bacteria for surviving dormant in infected cells. The researchers said most of the people infected with TB remain symptom-free because the Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the disease-causing bacteria, is kept in check within immune system cells.
Tamiflu to be available in chemist shops in a weekSeptember 16th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Tamiflu, the drug used in the treatment of swine flu, will be available in the open market within a week, a health ministry official said Wednesday. The ministry of health and family welfare issued a notification Tuesday allowing "restricted sale" of tamiflu (Oselatamivir) and Zanamivir, the only available drugs that are used for the treatment of Influenza A(H1N1).
India allows 'restricted sale' of TamifluSeptember 14th, 2009 NEW DELHI - India Monday decided to allow restricted sale of Tamiflu in open market to combat the spread of swine flu that has claimed more than 190 lives, health ministry official said. After a meeting of top health officials, it was decided that Tamiflu will be sold in public but only in restricted chemist shops, a health ministry official told IANS.
How to make antibiotics more effective at lower dosesSeptember 11th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Researchers at the NYU School of Medicine say that they have gained significant insights into a mechanism that plays an important role in making human pathogens like Staphylococcus aureus and Bacillus anthracis resistant to numerous antibiotics. Writing about their work in the journal Science, they have said that their study provides evidence that Nitric Oxide (NO) is able to alleviate the oxidative stress in bacteria caused by many antibiotics, and that it also helps to neutralize many antibacterial compounds.
UK Health Agency: Massive norovirus outbreak caused illnesses at famous Fat Duck restaurantSeptember 10th, 2009 Health Agency: Fat Duck outbreak caused by virusLONDON — The vomiting and diarrhea that hit patrons of one of Britain's most celebrated restaurants was caused by a virus that was probably introduced by contaminated shellfish, the country's Health Protection Agency said in a report published Thursday. The Fat Duck, a Michelin-starred restaurant run by celebrity chef Heston Blumenthal, was closed for more than two weeks starting Feb.
India likely to allow restricted sale of Tamiflu FridaySeptember 10th, 2009 NEW DELHI - With over 5,500 cases of swine flu in India and the virus continuing to spread, the health ministry is likely Friday to allow restricted sales of H1N1 preventive drug Tamiflu in public, officials said Thursday. The health secretary is holding a meeting of concerned stakeholders Friday and a decision on the restricted sale is likely by the evening, a ministry official, who is not authorised to speak to the media, told IANS.
New gene may provide better immune defense against anthraxSeptember 9th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Scientists from University of California have identified a gene in anthrax-causing bacteria that could be used as a potential therapeutic target for the deadly disease. The ClpX gene in bacterium Bacillus anthracis not only contributes to the severity of the anthrax disease but also makes it more difficult for a patient's immune system to fight the infection.
Bahrain reports first swine flu deathAugust 31st, 2009 MANAMA - A southeast Asian woman became the first person to die of swine flu in Bahrain, health officials in Manama said Sunday. The deceased was a woman in her thirties from Southeast Asia who was brought to Salmaniya Medical Complex in critical condition, said Mohammed Amin al-Awadhi, chief of medical staff at the country's main hospital.
