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Please add updates@feedmyinbox.com to your address book to make sure you receive these messages in the future. Reuters: Health News Report calls for research on nanoparticles in food January 7, 2010 at 7:33 pm LONDON (Reuters) - A global scarcity of scientific research on using nanotechnology in foods means food safety authorities are unable to properly regulate products that may be beneficial or harmful, a British science panel said on Friday. Cocaine changes how genes work in brain January 7, 2010 at 7:19 pm CHICAGO (Reuters) - Prolonged exposure to cocaine can cause permanent changes in the way genes are switched on and off in the brain, a finding that may lead to more effective treatments for many kinds of addiction, U.S. researchers said on Thursday. House Democrats discuss health care priorities January 7, 2010 at 6:11 pm WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democratic leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives briefed party members on Thursday on healthcare talks with the Senate, with competing approaches on taxes and the shape of new insurance exchanges topping the list of priorities. No U.S. decision on H1N1 vaccine orders: official January 7, 2010 at 3:45 pm WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States has not made a decision on whether to cancel or sell any of its orders for the H1N1 vaccine, unlike some countries in Europe, a federal health official said on Thursday. Inducing labor may lead to more C-sections January 7, 2010 at 2:23 pm NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Pregnant women tempted to induce labor for convenience rather than medical necessity may want to wait for nature to take its course. Getting more than just an apple a day January 7, 2010 at 1:21 pm TORONTO (Reuters Health) - Less than a quarter of Americans eats the five daily servings of fruits and vegetables that the National Cancer Institute recommends, but online programs may help boost those numbers, a new study hints. Gas stoves show small effect on kids' lung function January 7, 2010 at 12:16 pm NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - While some studies have implicated gas appliances in children's risk of respiratory ills, a new report suggests that gas cooking stoves may have only a small effect on most children's lung function. Exercise may prevent incontinence from prostate surgery January 7, 2010 at 10:46 am NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A healthy weight and regular exercise may help protect men from one of the most common side effects of prostate cancer surgery, a new study suggests. FDA to take new look at anemia drugs January 7, 2010 at 10:44 am WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. regulators plan to ask outside experts to re-evaluate the use of Amgen Inc and Johnson & Johnson anemia drugs when given to patients with chronic kidney disease. FDA staff against wider approval of Forest drug January 7, 2010 at 8:09 am WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A Forest Laboratories Inc hypertension drug should not be approved for people with heart failure, a U.S. drug reviewer said in a preliminary analysis released on Thursday. Calorie postings trim Starbucks calorie consumption January 7, 2010 at 7:40 am NEW YORK (Reuters) - A New York City law requiring restaurants to post the calories of their menu items led Starbucks customers to consume 6 percent fewer calories per transaction, a Stanford University study found. Cellphones may protect brain from Alzheimer's January 7, 2010 at 7:39 am WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A study in mice suggests using cellphones may help prevent some of the brain-wasting effects of Alzheimer's disease, U.S. researchers said on Wednesday. Pelosi says Congress close to health deal January 6, 2010 at 11:47 pm WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Wednesday congressional Democrats were close to agreement on merging their healthcare bills but still faced challenges in blending the two approaches.   This email was sent to createrofheaven.healthnewsupdates@blogger.com.  Create Your Account Don't want to receive this feed any longer? Unsubscribe here.