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Omega-3's - fatty acids, can be produced in bioengineered plants

Long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 LC-PUFAs) have benefits regarding cardiovascular and inflammatory function, certain types of cancer, and maternal and infant health, according to recent peer-reviewed studies.

2 Jul 2004

Emergency Nurses Association has initiated its annual drinking and driving awareness campaign

The ENA’s program empowers emergency nurses across the nation to educate parents and teens about the dangers of drinking and driving during the Fourth of July holiday weekend and throughout the year.

2 Jul 2004

The fee that British GP's receive for completing Factual Reports will rise from £17 to £32

From 1st October 2004, the fee for completing Factual Reports will rise from £17 to £32 providing the GP meets new targets on turnaround times for completion.

2 Jul 2004

ASU and Mayo Clinic collaborate on a new joint nursing program

ASU and Mayo Clinic have reached an agreement to collaborate on a new joint nursing program based at Mayo Clinic Hospital in northeast Phoenix.

2 Jul 2004

Allina Hospitals & Clinics are now tobacco free

This means smoking or the use of tobacco products will not be allowed in the buildings, on the grounds or in parking areas of the hospitals or its owned and leased facilities.

2 Jul 2004

New web site dedicated to improving the accuracy of medical news stories

The Newcastle Institute of Public Health (NIPH) has launched a web site dedicated to improving the accuracy of news stories about new medical treatments in the media.

1 Jul 2004

HHS approves Arkansas plan to expand prenatal care to low-income pregnant women and their unborn children

HHS Secretary Tommy G. Thompson today approved a request by the state of Arkansas to expand prenatal care to low-income pregnant women and their unborn children under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP).

1 Jul 2004

AIDS Healthcare Foundation protests proposed cuts to California's budget seeking to cut Medi-Cal's pharmacy budget

Should the Governor sign the budget as is, these proposed cuts would wreak havoc with the health and the welfare of the millions of Californians covered under Medi-Cal.

1 Jul 2004

Aspartame in foods and beverages can help with weight loss and long-term control of body weight

Contrary to the hypothesis of two Purdue University researchers just published in the International Journal of Obesity, several studies have shown that the use of aspartame in foods and beverages can help with weight loss and long-term control of body weight and does not increase hunger or food intake in children or adults.

30 Jun 2004

Uniform measurement standards for antioxidants

An international gathering of researchers from 19 countries has agreed for the first time to establish uniform measurement standards for antioxidants.

30 Jun 2004

Red Cross supports 9/11 recovery with $50 million

Over the next two years, American Red Cross September 11th Recovery Grants will fund programs large and small which offer services in communities throughout the United States. Grants will be issued to organizations addressing a wide variety of recovery needs including: health; mental health and wellness; community-based recovery; children and youth; ensuring access to September 11 services; and more.

30 Jun 2004

Tips to prevent firework eye injuries this 4th of July

Fireworks are a Fourth of July tradition to celebrate Independence Day, but the injuries caused by these fireworks are another, less welcome tradition of the holiday.

30 Jun 2004

The medical use of marijuana

The medical use of marijuana enjoys wide public support. More than 70% of respondents to recent surveys agree that marijuana should be available medically. Sources: Pew Research Center for the People & the Press conducted by Princeton Survey Research Associates. Feb. 14-19, 2001 and The Gallup Poll. March 19-21, 1999.

30 Jun 2004

World’s first computer model of a pregnant crash dummy

These days, everyone on board a car is protected by comprehensive safety systems -- everyone except the unborn child. Researchers still know surprisingly little about fetuses in car accidents.

30 Jun 2004

Four most common cancers accounted for over half of the 225,000 new cases of malignant cancer registered in England in 2001

The four most common cancers - breast, lung, colorectal and prostate - accounted for over half of the 225,000 new cases of malignant cancer (excluding non-melanoma skin cancer) registered in England in 2001.

30 Jun 2004