Golden Rice has paved the way for more nutrient deficiencies to be addressed with other genetically engineered crops. The latest innovation by scientists is the genetically engineered cassava plant, which produces increased levels of vitamin B6.
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CVS has also clinched the "Man, do we look like idiots" pennant well before the All Star Break. In a move straight out of "Dumb and Dumber," the company was caught selling a homeopathic (read: useless) cure for constipation that was water (the usual ingredient for all things homeopathic) plus alcohol! How much? As much as a shot of bourbon. If this doesn't highlight the absurdity of this issue, then all is lost.
The courts have issued another rebuke to the EPA's claim that it cares more about healthy water than the people who live near it.
For many years, doctors have stressed the importance of omega-3 fats as being a vital part of a healthy lifestyle - should you be overpaying for it?
Sleep driving can be risky just as drunk driving to anyone who gets behind the wheel of a car. The best one can do is be alert, be safe, and be aware of your surroundings.
According to a recent study, despite the decrease in the prevalence of non-medical use of opiates over a 10-year period, the number of people with opiate-use disorders, mortality from overdose, high-frequency use and number of days of use have all increased. All of this is cause for alarm, doctors included.
A new study suggests restricting teen access to e-cigarettes leads to a relative increase in youth smoking.
To raise awareness about preparing for the next pandemic before it arrives, the American Council on Science and Health and National Geographic are teaming up to get policy makers mobilized.
A cure for baldness is desperately craved, and has long been chased by researchers. Current treatment options, measured by their effectiveness, run from pseudo-science to imperfect science. But a drug that's already approved for rheumatoid arthritis is showing great promise for treating the Battle of the Bald.
Medline Industries, a manufacturer of acetaminophen isn't looking too good right now. The company's 325 mg acetaminophen ( the generic name of Tylenol) turned out to be 500 mg instead. Although this seems like a non-story, it is not. Acetaminophen is quite toxic at doses that are not that far from the normal daily dose. Cough syrups, and other OTC products can compounds the risk.
The safety of surgical procedures was greatly enhance with the discovery of antibiotics. Today, many procedures involved prophylactic antibiotics to protect against infections. However, according to a new study, the continued growth of antibiotic resistance is threatening to make this practice ineffective.
It is certainly true that activists and websites preying on their audiences lack of scientific literacy often exploit that ignorance and engage in fear-mongering, but this does not account for their total success. Activists use two other emotions to get positive outcomes for their causes: outrage and empowerment.
Cause-specific mortality using death registries and their nationwide health insurance system lead the authors to project an estimated 20 percent of all adult male deaths this decade in China will be linked to cigarettes
American Council on Science and Health President Hank Campbell was the guest of honor at the Science On Tap event in Manhattan last evening.
A terrific evening of conversation, and a beverage or two, was enjoyed by all. The event was sponsored by the White House Writer's Group from Washington, D.C.
While hardly comprehensive, British scientists have found an interesting way of determining a person's risk of developing skin cancer it involves moles, driving and where you do it. So if you're often behind the wheel, take a look at your right arm if you live in the United Kingdom or your left if you're in the United States.
It has long been known that aerobic/cardiovascular training confers benefits on mental functioning/brain health. A new study shows that resistance (weight) training also has brain benefits, although not as potent as aerobic training.
The evidence is stacking up that regular exercise could play a key role in protecting the body against cancer. But new information sheds light on the benefits of physical activity during cancer care, giving doctors and patients a new perspective on treatment options.
One of the toughest decisions currently facing women involves breast cancer screening. When should mammograms begin, and should self-exams or clinical exams by a health provider be embraced? A leading group just posted new guidelines, shedding new light on this important issue.
A new study in NEJM shows that the Vitamin D and calcium do not lower the risk of recurrent colon polyps as had been hoped. Previous data suggested that Vitamin D and calcium could reduce the risk of neoplastic lesions, but this did not translate in humans as it had in animals. This should not surprise anyone.
Two of the most common travel-related infectious diseases are hepatitis A and measles. Both are preventable with vaccinations, but they don't work immediately. If you're planning a trip to Mexico or Central America, the hep A vaccine will protect you but not for 4-to-6 weeks. And everyone should be vaccinated against measles whether they travel or not.
Two new landmark studies are now altering the debate of how to treat hypertension, and they'll necessitate that current guidelines be adjusted. Significant improvements in outcomes of heart attacks, strokes and mortality were observed when participants had a more aggressive treatment approach.
A new blood test that detects prostate cancer may send PSA formerly the gold standard of detection to the scrap heap. Not only does it involve a blood sample, rather than a biopsy, but the test also detects the deadly, aggressive form of the disease that PSA can miss entirely.
The Department of Housing and Urban Development is moving forward with federal regulations to ban cigarette smoking in public housing across America. Which raises the all-important question: How far do personal rights extend when unhealthy behavior is involved?
A group in the UK is cautioning people against well-done potatoes. Here's why they are wrong.
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