Best health news articles 07 2008

	Manuka honey with natural antibacterial methylglyoxal The natural compound methylglyoxal is responsible for Manuka Health New Zealand's manuka honey's unique health-giving properties, revealed in a publication by a German university scientist, reported the company. Health - Manuka Health New Zealand Limited, New Zealand
	Beetroot juice can beat high blood pressure Drinking just 500ml of beetroot juice a day can significantly reduce blood pressure, revealed by researchers at Barts and The London School of Medicine in a new study. Beetroot juice could have major implications for the treatment of cardiovascular disease. Hypertension - Queen Mary, University of London, UK
	Protein Robo4 may reverse macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy Two major eye diseases and leading causes of blindness-age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy-can be reversed or even prevented by drugs that activate a protein found in blood vessel cells, researchers at the University of Utah School of Medicine and several other institutions have announced in a new study. Macular degeneration - University of Utah Health Sciences, USA
	Foreign PG medical qualifications recognized in India The Indian Government, exercising powers conferred upon it by the provisions of the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956, has recognized Post Graduate medical qualifications being awarded in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom and United States of America, with the condition that these degrees should be recognized in the respective country for enrolment of medical practitioners in the concerned specialties. Healthcare - Press Information Bureau, India
	Purple passion fruit peel reduces asthma symptoms Passion fruit peel can significantly improve the symptoms of asthma. Patients given an extract from the Purple passion fruit's peel had reduced wheezing, coughing and shortness of breath, due to anti-oxidant, anti-allergic and anti-inflammatory properties of Purple passion fruit. Asthma - Nutrition Research, UK
	Bapineuzumab promising in treating Alzheimer's disease Elan Corporation, plc (NYSE: ELN) and Wyeth (NYSE: WYE) announced encouraging preliminary findings from a Phase 2 study of bapineuzumab (AAB-001) in patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease. In the 18-month trial, bapineuzumab appeared to have clinical activity in treating Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's Disease - Wyeth, USA
	Cold sore's herpes simplex virus mechanism revealed Now that Duke University Medical Center scientists have figured out how the virus that causes cold sores hides out, they may have a way to wake it up and kill it. Cold sore - Duke University Medical Center, USA
	Low vitamin D level during pregnancy affects baby's dental health Low maternal vitamin D levels during pregnancy may affect primary tooth calcification, leading to enamel defects, which are a risk factor for early-childhood tooth decay. Pregnancy - International Association for Dental Research, USA
	FDA should take steps to challenge bogus immunity claims US Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) urges FDA to crack down on food frauds saying that Kraft, General Mills, Dole, & others ripping off consumers with bogus immunity claims. Health - Center for Science in the Public Interest, USA
	SPOT-Light HER2 CISH kit approved for breast cancer patients SPOT-Light HER2 CISH kit - a novel genetic test for determining whether patients with breast cancer are good candidates for treatment with the drug Herceptin (trastuzumab) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Breast cancer - U.S. Food and Drug Administration, USA
	Exercise may prevent Early Alzheimer's disease Mild Alzheimer's disease patients with higher physical fitness had larger brains compared to mild Alzheimer's patients with lower physical fitness, according to a study published in the July 15, 2008, issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. Alzheimer's Disease - American Academy of Neurology, USA

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