Experts Help Oyster Processors Use New Technology To Keep Consumers, Industry Healthy

Experts Help Oyster Processors Use New Technology To Keep Consumers, Industry Healthy 
Science Daily – Aug 17 3:19 AM
Eating raw oysters is getting safer, thanks to a new practice called post-harvest processing, or PHP, that virtually eliminates harmful Vibrio vulnificus bacteria from the shellfish, say University of Florida researchers. Recently enacted federal guidelines require oyster processors in Florida and several other states to use PHP, said Victor Garrido, a research coordinator with UF’s Institute of Save to My Web

Nation briefs

Nation briefs
Minneapolis Star Tribune – The Russians agreed that a launch as late as Sept. 8 wouldn’t interfere with plans for a Soyuz flight to the space station on Sept. 18. WASHINGTON, D.C. FDA cites 10 Canadian pharmacy-linked websites Testing revealed fake versions of Lipitor and other

Commit team goes shopping

Commit team goes shopping
Massillon Independent, OH – Aug 25, 2006 fibers. They may also help lower cholesterol. They re good for colon cancer and heart disease prevention, she said. EGGS

Ask Dr. H | Peanuts can help in lowering cholesterol

Ask Dr. H | Peanuts can help in lowering cholesterol 
Philly.com – Aug 28 12:21 AM
Question: I heard that a study showed eating peanut products that contain phytosterols can help lower cholesterol. I have high cholesterol (254) and can’t take statin drugs due to a fibromyalgia condition. Would you advise that I eat peanuts daily?Save to My Web

Lowering Cholesterol Early in Life Protects Against Heart Disease

Lowering Cholesterol Early in Life Protects Against Heart Disease
Newstarget.com, Taiwan – Aug 14, 2006 desirable body weight. But in some people it may be necessary to add drugs to reduce cholesterol levels. Fortunately, newer cholesterol

Blue-green Algae

Blue-green Algae
WOOD – In India and Germany, researchers have used spirulina to reduce cholesterol levels and to lower blood pressure in those with mild hypertension. Experimental studies in animal models have demonstrated an inhibitory effect of Spirulina algae on

Statin Lipitor Could Reduce Chance Of Second Stroke

Statin Lipitor Could Reduce Chance Of Second Stroke
World Fitness, Canada – Aug 9, 2006 By Mia Blake. Research found that statin lipitor, a cholesterol-lowering drug, may help some stroke survivors avoid a second stroke and other heart problems.

Apotex Chief Says He’ll Best Bristol-Myers, Sanofi (Update4)

Apotex Chief Says He’ll Best Bristol-Myers, Sanofi (Update4) 
Bloomberg.com – Aug 18 1:28 PM
Aug. 18 (Bloomberg) — To commemorate the 30th anniversary of Canadian drugmaker Apotex Inc., an employee gave owner Barry Sherman a wood carving of an attacking red-tailed falcon, talons outstretched, now on display in the lobby.Save to My Web

Obesity Increases Chances of Early Death

Obesity Increases Chances of Early Death
Heart Info – Just because you do not have high blood pressure , diabetes or high cholesterol , does not mean you get a free pass on carrying extra pounds. Adopting a healthy diet and adding physical activity to drop those extra pounds just may extend your life.” More

Designer eggs

Designer eggs
Low Carb Energy Magazine .com, AZ – Aug 7, 2006 Today, you can choose between omega-3 eggs, lower-cholesterol eggs, free-range eggs, organic eggs, even eggs that have been pasteurized in the shell.