Best health news articles 11 2007

	Nexavar approved for patients with inoperable liver cancer The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Nexavar (sorafenib) for use in patients with a form of liver cancer known as hepatocellular carcinoma, when the cancer is inoperable. Nexavar was originally approved in 2005 for the treatment of patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma, a form of kidney cancer. Hepatocellular carcinoma - U.S. Food and Drug Administration, USA
	$2 million of potentially harmful cosmetic eye product seized in US At the request of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, U.S. Marshals seized 12,682 applicator tubes of Age Intervention Eyelash, a product that may, in some users, lead to decreased vision. Authorities said the sales value of the seized tubes is approximately $2 million. Blindness - U.S. Food and Drug Administration, USA
	RGS13 protein may play role in suppressing allergic reactions According to scientists at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), a protein in mice known as RGS13 suppresses allergic reactions, including the severe, life-threatening allergic reaction known as anaphylaxis. Allergy - National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, USA
	Zyrtec for nonprescription use in adults and children Different formulations of the nonprescription drug Zyrtec (cetirizine HCl) is approved for the temporary relief of symptoms due to hay fever or other respiratory allergies (sneezing; runny nose; itchy, watery eyes; itchy throat or nose) in adults and children 2 years of age and older. Hay Fever - U.S. Food and Drug Administration, USA
	Study of environmental chemicals in pregnant women and their babies The Government of Canada announced a $3.9 million investment in Canada's largest study of environmental chemicals in pregnant women and their babies. To mark National Child Day and the one-year anniversary of the Chemicals Management Plan on December 8, the Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Health, Canada announced this important step. Pregnancy - Health Canada, Canada
	HIV AIDS drug cost trends in Brazil AIDS continues to be a staggering global public health problem. The World Health Organization estimates that two million people in developing countries (or 25% of those in need in developing countries) receive treatment known as HAART (highly active antiretroviral therapy), more commonly known as "AIDS cocktails." AIDS - Harvard School of Public Health, USA
	Right diet and lifestyle may help infertile women Women who followed a combination of five or more lifestyle factors, including changing specific aspects of their diets, experienced more than 80 percent less relative risk of infertility due to ovulatory disorders compared to women who engaged in none of the factors, according to a paper published in the November 1, 2007, issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology. Infertility - Harvard School of Public Health, USA
	Obesity may be bad for bone health Obesity may be bad for bone health, revealed by researchers at the University of Georgia. Being overweight is a known risk factor for heart disease, diabetes and a host of other health conditions. Now, obesity and over-weight may also be bad for bone health. Obesity - University of Georgia, Georgia
	PET imaging more accurate in lung cancer staging Positron emission tomography (PET) is a useful diagnostic tool that supports the need for more accurate staging of lung cancer and improved treatment for patients, concludes an extensive systematic review published online in Journal of National Cancer Institute. Lung Cancer - Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Canada
	Immune system responsible for increased inflammation in diabetes patients Researchers at UC Davis Health System have discovered a novel pathway that results in increased inflammation of blood vessels in patients with type 1 diabetes. Their findings suggest that, with good diabetes control, this inflammation may be reduced, possibly resulting in a reduction of cardiovascular disease as well. Diabetes - UC Davis Health System, USA
	Folic acid reduces alcohol-related damage in alcoholics Folic acid found helpful for treating alcoholism and preventing Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, revealed by researchers in a recent study. Folic acid - Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Canada

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