Physicians and Health Groups Ask for Bold Action to Reverse Obesity EpidemicWASHINGTON—Some of the country's leading physicians, health organizations, and nutrition experts are asking President Barack Obama to create a Presidential Commission on Healthy Weights, Healthy Lives focused on combating

To darken gravyCook the skinned drippings in the pan over medium-low heat for 2 to 3 minutes before adding liquid. You can also add browning liquid (available in most grocery stores). Or, roast some carrots, onions, and celery in the

A cross between a sweet orange and a pomelo, grapefruit most likely originated in Barbados in the 1700s. Grapefruit is the largest citrus fruit commonly available and comes in two basic varieties: white-fleshed or pigmented. For the best flavor, buy

There's scientific evidence that acupuncture may help migraine sufferers.In a clinical trial involving patients with acute attacks of migraine, real acupuncture proved more effective than two different types of sham acupuncture in reducing the discomfort of acute migraine headache two

Botox injections may be best known for smoothing facial lines, but they may also help soothe an overactive bladder, a small study shows.UK researchers found that among 34 patients with stubborn overactive bladder symptoms, those treated with Botox showed improvements

Treatment with the diabetes drug Actos, known technically as pioglitazone, seems to reduce brain shrinkage and may have other beneficial effects in people with multiple sclerosis (MS), researchers report.If confirmed, this drug or one in the same class might be

UBC researchers have created the world's first animal laboratory experiment to successfully model human gambling. The advance will help scientists develop and test new treatments for gambling addictions, a devastating condition that affects millions worldwide.In addition to showing that rats

People make value judgements about others based on their facial expressions. A new study, carried out be Spanish and Brazilian researchers, shows that - after looking at a face for only 100 milliseconds - we can detect expressions of happiness

This month's European Journal of Gastroenterology & Hepatology investigates treatment of chronic Hepatitis C in sickle cell disease and thalassaemic patients with interferon.

A study in the latest issue of Colorectal Disease compares a US and UK surgical practices of left-sided colonic emergencies.

This month's issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine reports on the USA preventive services task force reaffirmation recommendation statement on Hep B screening in pregnancy.

Michell Instruments' XZR-500 flue gas analyser can help save companies thousands of dollars due to its innovative metallic sealed reference sensor (MSRS), which operates reliably in temperatures up to 1,500°C. The analyser's semi-in-situ location makes it easy to install, simple

Italvacuum has released a free white paper, which features the new patented horizontal paddle vacuum dryer.Planex System (Patent number US 5,857,264) is a new concept multi-product paddle vacuum dryer, studied and developed by Italvacuum in order to overcome the peculiar

The U.S. tobacco industry, which once had the power to block most federal legislation it did not like, has lost most of its allies on Capitol Hill apart from a handful of lawmakers from traditional tobacco states.

Opponents of the tobacco-regulation bill passed by Congress last week say the measure infringes upon their free-speech rights by outlawing legal advertising and cutting off communication with adults.

As legislation allowing the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) power to regulate tobacco products clears Congress, some tobacco experts are focusing on the potential for the agency to use its new powers to ban menthol cigarettes.

Fifth-grade students who took part in comprehensive, interactiveschool-based prevention programs starting as early as first grade were halfas likely as their peers to use alcohol or other drugs, act out violently,or engage in sexual activity, according to a new study

The University of California, San Diego, Center for Criminality & Addiction Research, Training & Application (CCARTA) kicks off its 38th annual Summer Clinical Institute with international and national research scientists and clinical experts, August 4-6, 2009.