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Sophie’s Kitchen raises $5.6m to expand plant-based seafood category The Sebastopol, CA-based firm, which works with co-packers in the US and Taiwan, is now in the frozen aisle in chains including Walmart, Wegmans, and Sprouts, proof that plant-based seafood has the potential to move into the mainstream, CEO Dr Miles Woodruff told FoodNavigator-USA. “Shrimp and
The key scientific advisory council of the Food and Drug Administration has voted to deny authorization of a “booster” shot of Pfizer’s mRNA vaccine to the general public – a move that will likely disappoint some public health experts pushing for a third dose to help slow the spread of COVID-19. In a 16-2 vote
In gene therapy development, optimizing the production of delivery vehicles and genetic payloads is a crucial aspect. In contrast to monoclonal antibodies and other biologics, the characterization and formulation of delivery vectors, such as adeno-associated viruses (AAVs) and lipid nanoparticles (LNPs), are still considered fresh areas of development. The production of these molecules is difficult
Pat Washburn has gone from city to city in her late husband’s car with one message: Men can get breast cancer, too. Washburn recently finished a 40-plus city tour in her husband Marlyn’s 2014 Dodge Dart. After Marlyn died in 2017, just five months after learning he had breast cancer, the car was repurposed. Pat
Married at First Sight UK is well underway, and, as the couples navigate their new relationships, there’s a lot we at home can take from the professionals’ advice It’s the show that professionally matchmakes couples, then follows them as they enter into marriage and navigate the trials and tribulations of newlywed life – all while
Six stages of engagement in treatment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) have been reported by researchers at Boston Medical Center based on a diverse study, inclusive of parents of predominantly racial and ethnic minority children with ADHD. Published in Pediatrics, this new framework has been informed by the experiences of parents throughout the various stages that
An influential U.S. federal advisory panel has soundly rejected a plan to offer Pfizer-BioNTech booster shots against COVID-19 to most Americans. The vote Friday, 61-3, was a blow to the Biden administration’s effort to shore up people’s protection against the virus amid the highly contagious delta variant. Over several hours of discussion, members of the
Pfizer has expanded its nationwide recall of the smoking cessation drug varenicline (Chantix) to the consumer level to include all lots of the 0.5-mg and 1-mg tablets in the United States because the drug includes higher than acceptable levels of a known carcinogen. A company announcement posted on the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced its plans to provide approximately $185m USD to fund research intended to advance understanding of the human genome. The newly launched Impact of Genomic Variation on Function (IGVF) consortium will include 30 sites in the US. The consortium was initiated and will be funded by the NIH’s
In a 2018 review published in Molecules, scientists from the University of Murcia in Spain reported that hydroxytyrosol– commonly associated with olives – has several beneficial effects, including protecting against oxidative stress, anti-inflammatory potential, cardiovascular benefits via its effects on LDL cholesterol, as well as improving skin and eye and eye health. Another review, this
The Arnold Classic in Columbus Ohio goes back to 1989, created by none other than Arnold Schwarzenegger, who wanted to put a spotlight on bodybuilding. Today, the icon is hoping to also shine a light on the importance of mask wearing. However, some recent comments Schwarzenegger made about those who refuse to mask up didn’t
The new review is the work of researchers based in Bengaluru, India and in North Dakota in the US. The research was published in the journal Frontiers in Pharmacology. The researchers noted that there are a plethora of molecules that fit into the category they referred to as non-digestible oligosaccharides (NDOs). These include fructo-oligosaccharides, xylo-oligosaccharides,
Note that some links may require registration or subscription. Moderna President Stephen Hoge, MD, said the fast-spreading Delta variant has “raised the bar on how good vaccines have to be” by exposing weaknesses in the current products. (CNBC) In Idaho, a state with one of the lowest COVID vaccination rates, health officials announced a statewide
While the temps may still be in the 80’s, apple season is upon us! Give this Apple Bok Choy salad a try! It is easy, healthy and oh so yummy. It is also a good transition into fall salad. Prep Time: 20 minutes slicing and dicing time Servings: 2 hefty portions Ingredients: 6 cups finely chopped
Hokkaido University scientists and colleagues in Japan have found a way that could help some patients overcome resistance to immunotherapy treatment for cancer. The approach, proven in mice experiments, was reported in the Journal for Immunotherapy of Cancer. The activation of checkpoint proteins on the surfaces of immune cells helps regulate the immune response by
Could the complex mechanisms driving solid tumour metastasis come down to the balance of cellular division and death? Cell biologist, Professor Jody Rosenblatt tells us why dysregulated cell death could have an impact not only on metastasis, but also therapy resistance… Cancer metastasis is the main reason patients succumb to their disease. Yet, understanding how
Kirsty Gallagher joined Happiful at Wellbeing by the Lakes Festival to talk about the moon, the autumn equinox and why now is the time to follow your dreams… At the beginning of September, Moon Mentor Kirsty Gallagher joinedHappiful on the Riverside Stage at Wellbeing by the Lakes Festival to share her love of lunar living
In a systematic review, researchers assessed the diagnostic value of certain physical symptoms that children may display that could indicate a urinary tract infection. The team performed literature reviews of the most prominent medical research databases from inception until Jan. 20, 2020 for studies reporting specific diagnostic accuracy data for clinical signs and symptoms compared
A new study is shedding more light on what could be causing severe COVID-19 infection in SARS-CoV-2 patients. Stanford researchers revealed this week their interesting discovery upon examining a number of hospitalized COVID-19 patients. In a press release published on Stanford Medicine’s website Tuesday, the team indicated that they found self-attacking antibodies in 1 in
Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. The largest nonprofit health system in Texas has secured a temporary restraining order against cardiologist Peter A. McCullough, MD, MPH, a COVID-19 vaccine skeptic who allegedly continued to claim an affiliation with Baylor Scott & White Health months after he entered
In this article QAN-AU DAL A study conducted earlier this year shows there may be a way to reduce the number of Covid infections on board commercial airplanes to virtually zero. Results of the study appeared in a peer-reviewed article published on Sept. 1 in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings medical journal. The article — a