Analysis: Little to fear for Fresenius in U.S. health spending cuts

FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Fresenius Medical Care's focus on a life-threatening illness and its buying power with suppliers mean the world's biggest kidney dialysis provider may cope better with cuts in U.S. healthcare spending than many investors think. FMC's shares have slumped about 10 percent over the past three months on expectation the United States, battling to rein in its budget deficit, will reduce funds for state-run health schemes like Medicare that account for about 30 percent of the German company's revenues. ...

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Vanda to stop developing anti-depressant, shares slip

(Reuters) - Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc said it would stop developing its experimental drug for major depressive disorder after it failed to meet the main goal of improving symptoms in patients in a clinical trial, sending its shares down about 8 percent. The company said patients treated with the drug tasimelteon and those on a placebo showed about a 40 percent reduction in symptoms, based on a standard scale that measures severity of depression. The trial, named Magellan, enrolled 507 patients in 43 sites in the United States, and was comparing a 20mg dose of the drug with a placebo. ... Continue reading...

Does SmartMouth Mouthwash Really Last for 12 Hours?

Does SmartMouth Mouthwash Really Last for 12 Hours?
Matt must know…I read your post about the long lasting Listerine mouthwash. Is SmartMouth the same thing? If so can it really last for 12 hours? The Beauty Brains responds: Matt’s referring to our post on Listerine UltraClean mouthwash which contains a zinc compound that supposedly keeps breath fresher longer. SmartMouth is another zinc-based mouthwash [...]

Matt must know…I read your post about the long lasting Listerine mouthwash. Is SmartMouth the same thing? If so can it really last for 12 hours?

The Beauty Brains responds:

Matt’s referring to our post on Listerine UltraClean mouthwash which contains a zinc compound that supposedly keeps breath fresher longer. SmartMouth is another zinc-based mouthwash but it employs a unique two-part system for maximum efficacy.

SmartMouth claims support

We’re always skeptical of numerical claims because it’s fairly easy to design a test to get whatever number you want. But in this case it looks like SmartMouth has done a good job of realistic testing. So good, in fact, that their claims have stood up to scrutiny by the NAD (that’s the National Advertising Division of the Better Business Bureau).

According to the Triumph Pharmaceuticals, Inc, the makers of SmartMouth, this mouthwash contains two solutions – one that contains sodium chlorite and the other that contains zinc chloride. When the two parts are mixed together they release a very high concentration of free zinc ions which penetrate plaque and  block the gram-negative bacteria from converting amino acids into odorous sulfur compounds (which makes your breath smell.) The trick is that the free zinc ions are only stable for a short amount of time so the product must be mixed right before use.  While other mouthwashes contain zinc, no other product uses the two part system to maximize the concentration. So, SmartMouth’s unique formula gives it a performance advantage. The company presented the NAD with published, independent, peer-reviewed evidence  comparing SmartMouth to other zinc containing products. You can read all about it here but basically the NAD ruled that their data is sufficient to show it works better than other products and that it works for 12 hours.

The Beauty Brains bottom line

In a world of over-hyped products it’s nice to see that SmartMouth has unique technology that has proven to work.

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Study sees prostate cancer treatment side effects

A new study shows how important it is for men to carefully consider treatments for early-stage prostate cancer. Fifteen years after surgery or radiation treatment, nearly all of the older men in the study had some problems having sex. Credit of the story

Pakistani girl shot by Taliban to have skull reconstructed

Pakistani girl shot by Taliban to have skull reconstructed
LONDON (Reuters) - A Pakistani schoolgirl shot in the head by the Taliban for advocating girls' education is to return to a specialist hospital in Britain for surgery to reconstruct her skull. Fifteen-year-old Malala Yousufzai, who was shot in October and brought to Britain for treatment, was discharged from the hospital earlier this month to spend time with her family after her initial treatment phase. ...
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UK families face court fight over GSK diabetes drug

LONDON (Reuters) - British families seeking compensation for damage caused by GlaxoSmithKline's now-withdrawn diabetes drug Avandia face a lengthy court battle, despite the company agreeing to settle similar U.S. cases. Manchester-based law firm Express Solicitors said on Wednesday it had commenced high court proceedings in four cases against GSK over the way it developed and marketed Avandia. The law firm, which has a further 15 cases on its books, said it believed it was the first to commence proceedings against the drugmaker over Avandia in British courts. ... Courtesy of Yahoo News

App d to Fail: Mobile Health Treatments Fall Short in First Full Checkup

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Should You Consider a Cream Over Laser Tattoo Removal

Should You Consider a Cream Over Laser Tattoo Removal
Laser tattoo removal is recommended by medical experts as the best way to get rid of an unwanted tattoo. However, cost and pain are two factors that often deter people. They may even consider the use of tattoo removal creams. But can these products be considered as legitimate alternatives to lasers?
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Look Book: Archie’s Girl

Look Book: Archie’s Girl
I’ve pretty much been excited about the MAC Archie’s Girls Collection for Spring 2013 since MAC teased us with a few details about it back in fall of last year. It’s a big collection… and the…

I’ve pretty much been excited about the MAC Archie’s Girls Collection for Spring 2013 since MAC teased us with a few details about it back in fall of last year. It’s a big collection… and the buzz on Twitter and blogs is telling me that it’s going to sell out quick (so stalk MAC’s website or show up early on February 7th to your store)! I really thought I was going to love Veronica’s collection more, because I always loved her more in the comics… but when I got to play with the entire collection before Christmas, I fell in love with Betty’s shades too! See the full collection here.

I really fell in love with the Pearlmatte Face Powder in Veronica’s Blush; it really brightens up my complexion and adds a nice glow to my cheeks (plus it’s got a little more pink pigment than most highlighters I own). I’d love to know what pieces from the collection, if any, you just can’t wait to get your hands on!

What I’m Wearing…

• Foundation: Make Up For Ever HD Foundation in 115
• Concealer: MAC Pro Longwear Concealer in NW20
• Powder: NARS Light Reflecting Pressed Setting Powder
• Eyebrows: Maybelline Master Shape in Brunette
• Eyeshadow: MAC Eye Shadow X4 in Spoiled Rich (Spring 2013)
• Mascara: MAC Haute & Naughty Too Black Lash Mascara
• Eyeliner: Sephora Disney Jasmine Eye Kohl
• Blush: MAC Powder Blush in Prom Princess (Spring 2013)
• Highlighter: MAC Pearlmatte Face Powder in Veronica’s Blush (Spring 2013)
• Lip Color: MAC Lipstick in Betty Bright (Spring 2013)
• Nail Polish: MAC Nail Lacquer in Comic Cutie (Spring 2013)

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Actor Burt Reynolds released from hospital after flu bout

Actor Burt Reynolds released from hospital after flu bout

(Reuters) - American actor Burt Reynolds has left a Florida hospital after a battle with the flu, a representative for the "Smokey and the Bandit" star said on Tuesday. "Burt has been released from the hospital," said Reynolds' manager, Erik Kritzer. Reynolds, 76, was admitted to an unidentified hospital last week with dehydration and was later placed in intensive care. Reynolds is best known for his roles in 1970s films such as "Deliverance" and "The Longest Yard." He won a Golden Globe award and scored an Oscar nomination for his role as a porn king in the 1997 film "Boogie Nights. ...

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Insight: Think preventive medicine will save money? Think again

NEW YORK (Reuters) - It seems like a no-brainer. Since about 75 percent of healthcare spending in the United States is for largely preventable chronic illnesses such as Type 2 diabetes and heart disease, providing more preventive care should cut costs. If only. In a report released on Tuesday, the non-profit Trust for America's Health outlined a plan "to move from sick care to health care" by putting more resources into preventing chronic disease rather than treating it, as the current system does. ... Courtesy of Yahoo News

Insight: Think preventive medicine will save money? Think again

Insight: Think preventive medicine will save money? Think again
NEW YORK (Reuters) - It seems like a no-brainer. Since about 75 percent of healthcare spending in the United States is for largely preventable chronic illnesses such as Type 2 diabetes and heart disease, providing more preventive care should cut costs. If only. In a report released on Tuesday, the non-profit Trust for America's Health outlined a plan "to move from sick care to health care" by putting more resources into preventing chronic disease rather than treating it, as the current system does. ...
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Judge freezes assets of owners of meningitis-linked pharmacy

Judge freezes assets of owners of meningitis-linked pharmacy
BOSTON (Reuters) - A bankruptcy judge on Monday froze the assets of the owners of the pharmacy linked to a deadly U.S. meningitis outbreak. Orders signed by U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Henry Boroff temporarily restrict the owners of New England Compounding Center (NECC) from selling their luxury homes or spending up to $21 million they received last year in salary and shareholder distributions. NECC filed for bankruptcy protection in December after U.S. ...
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Scientists win 2 billion euros to fight brain disease, study graphene

Scientists win 2 billion euros to fight brain disease, study graphene
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Commission will award a total of 2 billion euros for research into brain disease and into the "miracle material" graphene which could be used to make flexible electronic devices and could lead to superfast Internet speeds. The funding will be distributed over 10 years, with more than half of it coming from the Commission's research funds and the rest from EU member countries and the private sector, officials said on Monday. ...
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Russian court postpones hearing in whistleblower's case

MOSCOW (Reuters) - A Moscow court postponed a preliminary hearing on Monday in the posthumous trial of whistleblower Sergei Magnitsky, whose death in custody has damaged Russia's image and strained ties with the United States. The court appointed a legal team to defend Magnitsky during the trial after his family and lawyers refused to attend Monday's hearing because they say the case is politically motivated. Magnitsky was 37 when he died after 358 days in jail on suspicion of tax evasion and fraud, during which he said he was denied treatment as his health declined. ... Courtesy of Yahoo News

Thousands march in Paris to support gay marriage

PARIS (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of people marched through Paris on Sunday to support the French government's plan to legalize gay marriage and adoption, but the turnout fell well short of a mass demonstration against the project two weeks ago. Police estimated total attendance at about 125,000, while organizers put the number at 400,000. Two weeks ago, organizers of the anti-gay marriage protest claimed turnout of one million, while police put the number at 340,000, an unusually high turnout even in protest-prone France. ...

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Obama says football needs to become less violent: report

Obama says football needs to become less violent: report

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said he loves football but thinks the sport should "probably change gradually" so that there are fewer concussions, particularly at the college level. "I'm a big football fan, but I have to tell you if I had a son, I'd have to think long and hard before I let him play football," Obama said in a wide-ranging interview with The New Republic magazine published early on Sunday on its website. Football is America's most popular televised sport, an industry worth $9 billion a year. ...

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Venezuela's Chavez in "best moment" since surgery: VP Maduro

CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is in his "best moment" since undergoing cancer surgery in Cuba 45 days ago, the vice president said on Saturday, adding Chavez has made important economic decisions to strengthen exports. "He's got a smile that's filled with light, his thoughts are illuminated," said Nicolas Maduro in televised comments just after midnight after returning from a visit with Chavez. The normally garrulous president has not been heard from since a complex operation on December 11. ...

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Do penalties for smokers and the obese make sense?

Do penalties for smokers and the obese make sense?

NEW YORK (AP) — Faced with the high cost of caring for smokers and overeaters, experts say society must grapple with a blunt question: Instead of trying to penalize them and change their ways, why not just let these health sinners die?

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Patients and Evolutionary History

Patients and Evolutionary History

Patients and Evolutionary History

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Watch: Baby Born With Heart Outside Body Leaves Hospital

Watch: Baby Born With Heart Outside Body Leaves Hospital
Audrina Cardenas goes home three months after surgery at Texas Children's Hospital in Houston.
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Get Whiter Skin Safely At Home By Using Natural Methods

Get Whiter Skin Safely At Home By Using Natural Methods
Natural skin whitening is the best solution if you want to get whiter skin. Forget bleach or other harsh chemicals which may ruin your skin or your health! Instead, use natural, trusted methods which lighten skin safely.
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Hospitales de EEUU para los pobres son más propensos a perder la ayuda oficial

NUEVA YORK (Reuters Health) - Los grandes hospitalesuniversitarios y los centros que atienden principalmente a lospacientes pobres y sin seguro son los más propensos a perder laayuda oficial a través del plan del gobierno de Estados Unidospara mejorar la calidad vinculando los pagos con lasreinternaciones. "Cuando aparecieron estas penalidades, surgió lapreocupación de que afectarían injustamente a los hospitales queatienden a los pacientes más pobres y complejos", dijo ladoctora Karen Joynt, autora principal de un nuevo estudio de laFacultad de Salud Pública de Harvard, Boston. ... Continue reading...

U.S. mental health experts urge focus on early treatment

U.S. mental health experts urge focus on early treatment
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. mental health system has huge gaps that prevent millions of people with psychological problems, including children and teens, from receiving effective treatment that could prevent tragic consequences, experts told U.S. lawmakers on Thursday. Just over a month after the shooting rampage in Newtown, Connecticut, experts told a Senate hearing that three-quarters of mental illnesses emerge by age 24, but fewer than one in five youths with diagnosable problems receive treatment that could avoid later problems including violence and suicide. ...
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Merck CEO says jury out on raising good cholesterol

Merck CEO says jury out on raising good cholesterol

DAVOS, Switzerland (Reuters) - The jury is still out on the benefits of increasing "good" HDL cholesterol, but the strategy remains worth pursuing, despite recent setbacks, the chief executive of Merck & Co said on Thursday. Confidence in the HDL thesis suffered a fresh blow last month when a major clinical trial of Merck's Tredaptive medicine failed. That followed earlier failures with two other HDL-boosting drugs from Pfizer and Roche. ...

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After shootings, states rethink mental health cuts

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Dozens of states have slashed spending on mental health care over the last four years, driven by the recession's toll on revenue and, in some cases, a new zeal to shrink government.

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Foes of NYC soda size limit doubt racial fairness

Foes of NYC soda size limit doubt racial fairness

NEW YORK (AP) — Opponents of the city's limit on the size of sugary drinks are raising questions of racial fairness alongside other complaints as the novel restriction faces a court test.

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Whiter Skin Naturally With Extrapone Nutgrass - 3 Tips For Finding The Best Products

Whiter Skin Naturally With Extrapone Nutgrass - 3 Tips For Finding The Best Products
If you are looking for a natural, risk-free way to lighten your skin, you should definitely try products with extrapone nutgrass. Since you're looking for a natural option I am guessing you already know that harsh bleaching chemicals like hydroquinone can be harmful to your skin. But not all extrapone nutgass products are equally good. Follow these tips if you want to get whiter skin naturally and find the very best skin lightening creams with Extrapone nutgrass.
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Bayer healthcare head returns to Novartis as Chairman

Bayer healthcare head returns to Novartis as Chairman
FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Bayer AG said the head of its healthcare division, Joerg Reinhardt, is leaving to join his former employer Novartis as chairman. Novartis earlier on Wednesday said its long-standing chairman and former Chief Executive would step down next month. Reinhard will run for non-executive Chairman of the Board at Novartis' annual general meeting at the end of February and plans to take office on August 1. He will quit Bayer on February 28, the German group said on Wednesday. Reinhard used to be Chief Operating Officer of Novartis. ...
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Insight: Evidence grows for narcolepsy link to GSK swine flu shot

Insight: Evidence grows for narcolepsy link to GSK swine flu shot

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Emelie Olsson is plagued by hallucinations and nightmares. When she wakes up, she's often paralyzed, unable to breathe properly or call for help. During the day she can barely stay awake, and often misses school or having fun with friends. She is only 14, but at times she has wondered if her life is worth living. Emelie is one of around 800 children in Sweden and elsewhere in Europe who developed narcolepsy, an incurable sleep disorder, after being immunized with the Pandemrix H1N1 swine flu vaccine made by British drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline in 2009. ...

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Novartis wins EU backing for first meningitis B vaccine

Novartis wins EU backing for first meningitis B vaccine

ZURICH (Reuters) - Novartis clinched European approval for the first vaccine against meningitis B, and will seek to sell the drug as soon as possible. "Novartis is working with health authorities to provide access to Bexsero as soon as possible," the Swiss drugmaker said in a statement on Tuesday. There is currently no approved vaccine offering broad protection against "MenB," this particular type of meningitis. Novartis won a European panel backing for Bexsero in November. ...

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Will Visine Help Reduce Skin Redness?

Will Visine Help Reduce Skin Redness?
BT says…I read on some other beauty website that a few drops of redness-reducing eyedrops can reduce redness and irritation from shaving. Any truth to this?  The Beauty Brains respond: Visine (TM) is one of those products that seems to attract some wacky rumors. At one point it was alleged that a a few drops of [...]

BT says…I read on some other beauty website that a few drops of redness-reducing eyedrops can reduce redness and irritation from shaving. Any truth to this? 

The Beauty Brains respond:

Visine (TM) is one of those products that seems to attract some wacky rumors. At one point it was alleged that a a few drops of Visine in someone’s drink will induce diarrhea (not true) and it’s also rumored to get rid of skin spots (it won’t help with ages spots or other pigmented spots). But there does appear to be some basis for using it to temporarily reduce skin redness.

How does Visine(TM) work

The active ingredient, tetrahydrozoline hydrochloride, reduces eye redness by constricting the superficial blood vessels in the eye. It’s also used to help reduce nasal congestion. There are a couple of patents that indicate that tetrahydrozoline hydrochloride (and similar compounds) actually reduce redness from rosacea and skin erythema. (Although it appears that penetration enhancers maybe required for maximum efficacy.)  I couldn’t find any information on how long the effect lasts but when used in the eye the effect lasts for 4-8 hours.)  Keep in mind, however, that just because the US Patent and Trademark office has approved these patents does NOT mean that the FDA has cleared the drug for this use. There is a dark side to tetrahydrozoline hydrochloride…

Watch out for Side effects

There are a number of potential side effects and contraindications for this drug. Over exposure can cause vomiting, seizures, difficulty breathing, blurred vision and it can even induce coma. Some data suggest that the drug should not be used by pregnant or nursing mothers because of potential transmission to the fetus/infant. A drop or two in the eye once in a while is safe for most people. Slathering this stuff all over your face on a frequent basis is another thing altogether!

The Beauty Brains bottom line

Given the potential side effects, I’d be very careful about using this product on skin. All drugs should only be used as directed. If you have prolonged skin redness you’re better off consulting with a dermatologist to identify and treat the underlying cause.

References:

Method and therapeutic/cosmetic topical compositions for the treatment of rosacea and skin erythema., Stuart D. Shanler et al.

http://www.faqs.org/patents/app/20100021571#b

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Insight: Evidence grows for narcolepsy link to GSK swine flu shot

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Emelie is plagued by hallucinations and nightmares. When she wakes up, she's often paralyzed, unable to breathe properly or call for help. During the day she can barely stay awake, and often misses school or having fun with friends. She is only 14, but at times she has wondered if her life is worth living. Emelie is one of around 800 children in Sweden and elsewhere in Europe who developed narcolepsy, an incurable sleep disorder, after being immunized with the Pandemrix H1N1 swine flu vaccine made by British drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline in 2009. ...

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Breathing program may help save newborns' lives

Breathing program may help save newborns' lives
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Training midwives and other birth attendants to help babies start breathing immediately after birth may prevent stillbirths and newborn deaths in the developing world, two new studies suggest. So-called birth asphyxia - when babies are born not breathing - is one of the major causes of newborn death in regions with limited resources, researchers said. ...
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Smoke-free laws linked to drop in child asthma attacks

LONDON (Reuters) - Introducing laws banning smoking in enclosed public places can lead to swift and dramatic falls in the number of children admitted to hospital suffering asthma attacks, according to a study in England published on Monday. Researchers at Imperial College London found there was a 12.3 percent fall in hospital admissions for childhood asthma in the first year after laws against smoking in enclosed public places and workplaces came into effect in July 2007. ... Original Source

South Koreans face lonely deaths as Confucian traditions fade

South Koreans face lonely deaths as Confucian traditions fade

SEOUL (Reuters) - When South Korean widow Yoon Sook-hee, 62, died after a bout of pneumonia in mid-January, she joined a growing number of old people in this Asian country who die alone and was cremated only thanks to the charity of people who never knew her. Once a country where filial duty and a strong Confucian tradition saw parents revered, modern day South Korea, with a population of 50 million, has grown economically richer, but family ties have fragmented. Nowadays 1.2 million elderly South Koreans, just over 20 percent of the elderly population, live - and increasingly die - alone. ...

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10 Tricks to Reboot Your Brain

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Testing brain pacemakers to zap Alzheimer's damage

WASHINGTON (AP) — It has the makings of a science fiction movie: Zap someone's brain with mild jolts of electricity to try to stave off the creeping memory loss of Alzheimer's disease.

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Testing brain pacemakers to zap Alzheimer's damage

Testing brain pacemakers to zap Alzheimer's damage

WASHINGTON (AP) — It has the makings of a science fiction movie: Zap someone's brain with mild jolts of electricity to try to stave off the creeping memory loss of Alzheimer's disease.

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U.N. clinches global deal on cutting mercury emissions

U.N. clinches global deal on cutting mercury emissions

GENEVA (Reuters) - More than 140 countries have agreed on the first global treaty to cut mercury pollution through a blacklist of household items and new controls on power plants and small-scale mines, the United Nations said on Saturday. The legally-binding agreement aims to phase out many products that use the toxic liquid metal such as batteries, thermometers and some fluorescent lamps, through banning global import and exports by 2020. ...

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Insight: U.S. government investment gives flu vaccines a shot in the arm

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Fighting the flu may soon get easier. As early as next year, more modern and more effective vaccines will hit the market, thanks to investments by the U.S. government and pharmaceutical companies. And even bigger scientific advances are expected in the next decade, including a "universal" flu vaccine given every five to 10 years that would fight many strains of a virus, making annual shots all but obsolete. Experts say it could take eight to 10 more years of testing before a universal flu vaccine would be ready. ...

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Insight: U.S. government investment gives flu vaccines a shot in the arm

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Fighting the flu may soon get easier. As early as next year, more modern and more effective vaccines will hit the market, thanks to investments by the U.S. government and pharmaceutical companies. And even bigger scientific advances are expected in the next decade, including a "universal" flu vaccine given every five to 10 years that would fight many strains of a virus, making annual shots all but obsolete. Experts say it could take eight to 10 more years of testing before a universal flu vaccine would be ready. ...

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Analysis - U.S. Budget constraints limit Obama's second-term agenda

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama starts his second term in office facing unprecedented budget constraints that will challenge his ability to implement his economic vision. Spending caps that Obama signed into law in 2011 will make it difficult to boost investment in education, scientific research, transportation and other areas that he says will help the country retool for heightened global competition and rapid technological change, budget experts say. ...

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Flu in U.S. still widespread, but starting to ease, CDC says

Flu in U.S. still widespread, but starting to ease, CDC says

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Flu remains widespread in the United States and 29 children have died of complications from it, but there are signs the epidemic is easing, U.S. health officials said on Friday. Forty-eight states reported widespread influenza infections last week, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. CDC Director Dr. Tom Frieden described this year as a "worse than average season, particularly for the elderly. ...

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Flu Precautions and Treatment for Baby Boomers, Seniors

Flu Precautions and Treatment for Baby Boomers, Seniors

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a health advisory to clinicians on Tuesday, listing a summary of the agency's recommendations for the use of influenza antiviral medications for the 2012-13 flu season. Again the CDC listed certain groups as being at higher risk for complications from the flu, including people age 65 years and older and those with chronic health conditions such as asthma or heart conditions.

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Measles deaths fall but vaccine gaps threaten progress: WHO

Measles deaths fall but vaccine gaps threaten progress: WHO

GENEVA (Reuters) - Fatal cases of measles have fallen by nearly 75 percent globally since 2000, but big outbreaks in Asian and African states with low vaccination rates jeopardise progress towards eradication, the World Health Organization said on Thursday. The highly-contagious disease is a leading cause of death among young children around the world, especially the poor, malnourished and unvaccinated, it said. ...

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Obesity in young kids dropped in NYC, grew in LA

NEW YORK (AP) — In the battle against childhood obesity, New York City appears to be doing better than Los Angeles, at least for low-income preschoolers. Get the complete story

Stress management, exercise help fight off flu

Stress management, exercise help fight off flu

Mary Ann O'Dell spent Christmas Eve in a hospital waiting room.

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China media train fire on U.S. food giants over chicken scare

China media train fire on U.S. food giants over chicken scare

SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Just weeks after Chinese authorities cleared Yum Brands Inc and McDonald's Corp of charges they had served chicken laced with excessive chemicals, local media are again attacking the iconic American firms, while barely reporting on the chances of Chinese restaurants selling similar meat. The official Shanghai Daily, citing a report from the central government's news portal china.com. ...

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Buy FutureDerm Time-Release Retinol 0.5 and Receive a $10 GNC Gift Card!

Buy FutureDerm Time-Release Retinol 0.5 and Receive a $10 GNC Gift Card!
If you want to get the best benefits from the ingredients in your skin care, one of the things you may be missing is consuming them. Not consuming the products, but getting the ingredients in supplement form so that your body is getting a double dose topically and from the inside. Through the end of January, FutureDerm will give a $10 GNC gift card that can be used in store or online with the purchase of FutureDerm Time-Release Retinol 0.5 ($54.95, shop.futurederm.com). (Note: FutureDerm and GNC are not affiliated with one another.) Research suggests that taking certain supplements can actually […]

If you want to get the best benefits from the ingredients in your skin care, one of the things you may be missing is consuming them. Not consuming the products, but getting the ingredients in supplement form so that your body is getting a double dose topically and from the inside.

Through the end of January, FutureDerm will give a $10 GNC gift card that can be used in store or online with the purchase of FutureDerm Time-Release Retinol 0.5 ($54.95, shop.futurederm.com). (Note: FutureDerm and GNC are not affiliated with one another.)

Research suggests that taking certain supplements can actually be more beneficial than using the ingredients topically. Thought the study proposed that topically and orally taking ingredients might actually be the most beneficial (Skin Pharmacology and Physiology).

[Read More: Do Skin Care Supplements Really Work?]

In fact, Mavi Cosmetics did a study where they tested whether ingredients used topically or orally were better. They put 40 women into four groups: One group was given a supplement called FloraGlo Lutein with antioxidants (10 mg lutein and 0.6 zeaxanthin), one group was used a topical cream with lutein and zeaxanthin, one used both the cream and the supplement, and one group got a placebo. After 12 weeks, the individual cream and supplement saw an increase in skin elasticity, hydration, and protection against sun damage. But the combination of the cream and the supplement boosted those numbers, skin hydration by 60 percent and sun protection by 20 percent (Mavi Cosmetics).

While the results are early in these tests, there’s data showing a lot of promising in taking supplements with beneficial ingredients.

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Some Uruguayan doctors refuse to perform abortions despite law

Some Uruguayan doctors refuse to perform abortions despite law
MONTEVIDEO (Reuters) - Fierce opposition to abortion among many Uruguayan gynecologists is overshadowing the implementation of a new law legalizing the procedure in the mainly Roman Catholic South American nation. Uruguay's Congress voted narrowly last year to legalize abortions in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy, a rare move that underscored the country's liberal leanings on civil liberties issues. ...
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Hillary Clinton leaving world stage, but for how long?

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - In a matter of days, Hillary Clinton will leave the State Department behind and become a private citizen for the first time in 34 years. But her next big decision will be a very public one: whether to run for U.S. president in 2016. Many factors would weigh in her favor should she decide to run. She leaves her Secretary of State job as the most popular member of Obama's Cabinet and the country's most admired woman - rated far ahead of even first lady Michelle Obama, according to a Gallup poll of Americans. Plus, her party wants her. ...

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A Healthier Girl Scout Cookie? Meet the Mango Creme

A Healthier Girl Scout Cookie? Meet the Mango Creme

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Fortified by Global Warming, Deadly Fungus Poisons Corn Crops, Causes Cancer

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Analysis: Drug industry bets on new blockbusters in 2013

Analysis: Drug industry bets on new blockbusters in 2013

LONDON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Drugmakers are betting that a new wave of medicines for cancer, diabetes, heart disease, multiple sclerosis and hepatitis will shape up as tomorrow's blockbusters in the coming 12 months. With the industry regaining some of its swagger after winning 39 new drug approvals last year - a record only beaten in 1996 - there are signs the improving trend could continue through 2013. Roche, GlaxoSmithKline, Eli Lilly, Biogen Idec, Gilead Sciences and Novo Nordisk are among those with important new products reaching a critical point in development this year. ...

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Roche hires U.S. academic to revitalize research unit

Roche hires U.S. academic to revitalize research unit
ZURICH (Reuters) - Swiss drugmaker Roche has hired a leading American academic in a bid to revive part of its research operations which have struggled to shake off a string of high-profile and costly failures. The Basel-based drugmaker said on Tuesday John C. Reed, 54, chief executive at Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute in California, would take over as head of Roche's Pharma Research and Early Development - known as pRED - on April 2. Mike Burgess, who has led the unit on a temporary basis since Roche revamped its research operations last June, will leave the company. ...
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UK cost agency backs drugs for preventing breast cancer

UK cost agency backs drugs for preventing breast cancer
LONDON (Reuters) - British women with a family history of breast cancer could be offered two drugs to try to prevent the disease under draft guidelines published by the country's healthcare cost watchdog. Tamoxifen and raloxifene are already approved in the United States and other countries for preventing breast cancer in high-risk patients, but they have not so far been made available as preventative therapies in Britain. The new proposal by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) was welcomed by patient groups on Tuesday. ...
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13 Functional Dumbbell Moves You Should Be Doing Now

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Severe Beijing smog prompts openness from government

Severe Beijing smog prompts openness from government
BEIJING (AP) — One of Beijing's worst rounds of air pollution kept schoolchildren indoors and sent coughing residents to hospitals Monday, but this time something was different about the murky haze: the government's transparency in talking about it.
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How-to: The bun/braid combo at Jeremy Scott S/S ’13

How-to: The bun/braid combo at Jeremy Scott S/S ’13
The look: “New World Power:” smooth, sleek and perfect-looking hair with a long six-strand braid attached to a perfectly placed small bun. The inspiration: “The clothing collection this season is very expensive-looking and [...]

The look:

“New World Power:” smooth, sleek and perfect-looking hair with a long six-strand braid attached to a perfectly placed small bun.

The inspiration:

“The clothing collection this season is very expensive-looking and features a lot of black and gold, with a feeling of luxury to it. I wanted to create a hair look that was rich and sexy. My inspiration comes from a lot of places; a kind of melting pot of African, Asian, Egyptian, Arabic, and just a touch of ‘ghetto fabulous.’ I wanted the hair to be viewed as an accessory to the collection, which is why I created a long rope braid that almost looks like a piece of jewellery.”—Eugene Souleiman, global creative director, Wella Professionals.

The how-to:

1. Start with clean, freshly washed and conditioned hair. (Here, Souleiman used Wella Professionals Enrich Shampoo and Conditioner.)

2. Smooth Wella Professionals Flowing Form Smoothing Balm on to the roots of the hair and using a flat brush, blow dry hair away from the face and up from the nape of the neck.

3. Section out a circular section of hair from the crown of the head and secure in a ponytail right on the crown of the head.

4. Take the front section of hair and pull upwards while brushing with a soft bristle brush and spraying with Wella Professionals Stay Essential Finishing Spray. Continue to brush and spray until the hair is perfectly straight with no fly-aways.

5. Repeat this process with the back section of hair (this is where you need two pairs of hands!). Join the front and back sections together with the original ponytail and tie together on the crown of the head. Add more hair spray and brush away any loose hair so that the hair is completely smooth.

6. Twist the pony tail loosely and pin in to a secure bun.

7. For a final glossy finish, spray with Wella Professionals Shimmer Delight Shine Spray.

8. Take a pre-made long braid and securely attach it to the bun. At the show, Souleiman did this by ‘sewing’ it in to the hair with elastic.

9. Finish off with some more Wella Professionals Stay Essential Finishing Spray.

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