A meta-analysis by Australian researchers found no link between childhood vaccinations and an increase in allergies and asthma. In fact, children who received the BCG vaccine actually had a lesser incidence of eczema than other children, but there was no difference in shown in any of the allergies or asthma. The researchers, in a report
Introduction CamAPS FX (CamDiab, Cambridge, U.K.) is a hybrid closed-loop app hosting the Cambridge closed-loop algorithm on an Android smartphone, and it is approved in the European Union for use in children ≥1 year and adults (including during pregnancy) with type 1 diabetes (T1D). The interoperable CamAPS FX app receives glucose data from a compatible
The Los Angeles-based firm announced the pricing of its IPO of 10.7m shares at $14, and also granted underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 1.6m shares of its Class A common stock at the IPO price, less underwriting discounts and commissions. Zevia enjoyed a stellar year in 2020, increasing net sales by
US Patent number 11,060,126 was granted on July 13, 2021, and welcomed by William Rowe, President and CEO of Nutrasource Pharmaceutical and Nutraceutical Services. “We are thrilled to announce the reception of this patent for our IGEN program, as we continuously aim to increase consumer confidence promoting transparency,” said Rowe. “The IGEN certification program was
The product is formulated with Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus GG (formerly Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG) along with ADM’s Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis BPL1 (CECT 8145) strain. BPL1 is supported by a portfolio of pre-clinical and clinical evidence demonstrating its potential metabolic health and weight management benefits. Among the studies supporting the strains efficacy is a three-month randomized, parallel,
Whilst pandemics are thankfully not common; COVID-19 has brought with it a profound global impact. By June 2020, global deaths had reached 420,000 whilst over 7.5 million people had been infected. As increased optimism surrounded the control of the virus, the impact on life is still to be fully understood. Some forecasts predict grim long-term
Do you ever feel like the light of your computer screen is burrowing into your eyes and making your head pulse? Or feel dizzy or nauseous after looking at your phone? While you might think these sensations are just eye strain or fatigue from looking at your screen for too long, they’re actually symptoms of
En mayo de 2020, el entrenador de tenis Toni Nadal salió en defensa de su sobrino, Rafael Nadal, después de que unas declaraciones de este último acerca de la gestión de la pandemia se interpretaran como una crítica al Gobierno de España. “Es evidente que la manifestación aquella (manifestación feminista del 8-M) causó problemas, que
Usted no puede detener una tormenta tropical o un huracán, pero puede tomar medidas ahora para su protección y la de su familia. Si usted vive en un área de riesgo, los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC) aconsejan que esté preparado para la temporada de huracanes. La temporada de huracanes
Hay un fruto que protagonizó la historia agraria del sureste peninsular, particularmente en Almería. Su desarrollo tuvo lugar a lo largo de casi dos siglos. Después dio el relevo al siguiente ciclo agrícola. Nos referimos al parral de la uva tipo Ohanes y, después, a los invernaderos para hortalizas y frutas. El cultivo de esta
July 19, 2021 Audience: Consumer Tucson, AZ, Alpha Male Plus is voluntarily recalling all lots within expiry of Alpha Male Plus Male Enhancer fruit chews to the consumer level. FDA analysis has found the product to be tainted with tadalafil, an ingredient known as a phosphodiesterase (PDE-5) inhibitor found in a FDA approved product for
The plant, equipped with 2D/3D bioreactors, will enhance its existing stem cell research and repository capabilities with mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) biologics manufacturing, said the company. Generate said the site will allow it to add the role of therapeutics developer with in-house manufacturing capabilities to its core international donor gamete, genetics service and newborn stem
Parach Sirivichayakul, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand, presented the poster “Preventing Approximal Caries in Primary Teeth With Topical Fluorides” at the virtual 99th General Session & Exhibition of the International Association for Dental Research (IADR), held in conjunction with the 50th Annual Meeting of the American Association for Dental Research (AADR) and the 45th Annual Meeting
The claims kerfuffle came about as part of a ‘Fast Track’ case brought before the National Advertising Division, which is part of the US-based Better Business Bureau National Programs. Nestlé had challenged claims made on a Mead Johnson Nutrition (an RB division) Nutramigen brand infant formula. The formula includes DHA and the probiotic Enflora LGG.
Levels of omega-3 fatty acids in the blood are as good a predictor of mortality from any cause as smoking, according to a study involving the Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute (IMIM), in collaboration with The Fatty Acid Research Institute in the United States and several universities in the United States and Canada. The
The study was conducted by researchers associated with several institutions in Iran. The research was published by the Journal of Nutritional Science. Low CoQ10 levels observed in critically ill patients CoQ10, or Coenzyme Q10, is present in all tissues of the body and is an essential component of electron transfer in mitochondria. It is also
Note that some links may require registration or subscription. During a town hall in Ohio, President Joe Biden predicted that a COVID-19 vaccine would gain full FDA approval by September or October. (New York Times) In Texas, 8,744 of the 8,787 COVID-19 deaths since February, 99.5%, have been among people who didn’t get the shot.
El calor extremo puede enfermarlo. Manténgase fresco e hidratado para protegerse. La Red de Seguimiento proporciona datos y herramientas que usted puede usar para ver cómo el calor extremo podría afectar su salud. La Red de Seguimiento de Salud Pública Ambiental de los CDC * (Red de Seguimiento) es un sistema de vigilancia dinámico que
Lymph nodes play a very important role in the body’s immune system and are vital to the body’s ability to respond to and kill off cancerous tumors. In theory, therefore, the lymph nodes should not be a place where cancer likes to hang out. And yet, for some reason, they are. It may seem like
Relationship counsellor Bibi Jamieson explores the joys and challenges of being mixed race, and entering into interracial relationships There are two moments in my life that capture some of the complexities faced by interracial families. During Black History Month, my daughter (aged seven) learnt about Rosa Parks in school. She asked: “Mama, in the olden
Imogen, a night club owner from London, hopes that COVID-19 “passports” could help with the return of customers to her venue. But the 42-year-old told us she is not happy about subjecting her customers to additional checks, and has concerns over a lack of clear guidance on their use. Imogen is just one of many
Damon Diessner tried for years to slim down from his weight of more than 400 pounds, partly because his size embarrassed his wife but even more because his doctors told him he was at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. His hemoglobin A1c level, a blood sugar marker, was 6.3%, just below the diabetes range