Health
McDonald's launching meatless 'McPlant' burger
Fast food giant McDonald's on Monday announced it was launching a new plant-based burger named the "McPlant" to cater to the growing number of people who do not eat meat.
Nov 10, 2020
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Diabetes
Drugs for diabetes: Scientists test the power of plants
(Medical Xpress)—New drugs to treat diabetes are being developed by scientists at the University of Greenwich.
Jan 16, 2013
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Medical research
Ricin vaccine shows promise in pilot study
A recent study at the Tulane National Primate Research Center showed for the first time that an experimental vaccine could completely protect nonhuman primates exposed to deadly ricin toxin, a potential bioterrorism agent.
Nov 6, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
How worried should I be about cryptosporidiosis? Am I safe at the pool?
You might have heard of something called "cryptosporidiosis" recently, closely followed by warnings to stay away from your local swimming pool if you've had diarrhea.
Feb 15, 2024
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Health
US holds CBD hearing as fans, sellers await legal clarity
CBD products have surged in popularity despite confusion around their legal status . Now U.S. regulators are exploring ways to officially allow the hemp ingredient in food, drinks and dietary supplements.
May 31, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Researchers find triple as many Legionnaires' cases as previously reported
The first New Zealand-wide study of the burden of Legionnaires' disease has found triple the number of cases of this form of pneumonia than previously reported.
Jun 11, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Drugmaker Glaxo shuts down plant over Legionnaires' bacteria
Drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline shut down a plant Tuesday that produces inhaled medications after discovering the bacteria that causes Legionnaire's disease, a potentially fatal form of pneumonia.
Aug 11, 2015
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Health
Climate-friendly food choices protect the planet, promote health, reduce health costs
Increased uptake of plant-based diets in New Zealand could substantially reduce greenhouse gas emissions while greatly improving population health and saving the healthcare system billions of dollars in the coming decades, ...
Jan 23, 2020
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Medical research
Harnessing potential treasure trove of modern medicines from tropical plants
Rapid developments in technology and emerging specialist expertise could be the catalyst to unlocking the world's natural reserves of tropical plants, and a treasure trove of new medicines, according to James Cook University.
Sep 9, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Glaxo plant with Legionnaires' bacteria is quiet for second day
All was quiet Wednesday at a GlaxoSmithKline pharmaceutical plant that was shut down after the drug maker discovered the bacteria that cause potentially fatal Legionnaires' disease in a cooling tower at the site.
Aug 12, 2015
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