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Serves 2-4 1 11/4- to 2-pound whole fish, cleaned Salt 11/2 cups tightly packed fresh basil leaves 1 cup olive oil, divided, plus more for fish 1.

It was so cold the other night that my young baseball players plotted mutiny. Had approaching darkness and common sense not prevailed, suspending the game in a dramatic 7-7 tie after six innings, I don't think I could have dragged the troops back out into the chill and the wind.

Chennai, Apr 26: This 'sweet' news will really be music to the ears of diabetics. The Tamil Nadu government-owned AAVIN today launched sugar-free icecreams in the presence of Local Administration Minister M K Stalin and Dairy Development Minister U Madhiavanan.

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"An additional tension in this situation may influence on the process of negotiations," the American diplomat stated.

4/26/2007 - Polyphenols, antioxidants linked to a long list of health benefits, may not be so good for you when taken in larger doses found in supplements and foritified foods, researchers have said.

4/26/2007 - Propolis, the waxy resin collected by honeybees and currently marketed for its health benefits, could also find use as a natural food preservative, suggests new research.

Serves 4 1/2 cup flour 1/2 cup semolina flour or fine yellow cornmeal 2 teaspoons baking powder Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 eggs, beaten 5 ounces peeled, deveined large shrimp, coarsely chopped 1/2 cup chopped scallions, white and green parts 1/4 cup finely chopped

Serves 4 Salt 2 Idaho potatoes, sliced crosswise into 1/2-inch thick slices 2 large red onions, sliced crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick rings 2 large beefsteak tomatoes, sliced crosswise into 1/2 thick slices; or 4 plum tomatoes, cut in half lengthwise 4 tuna steaks, 6 ounces each Olive

Serves 6 as an appetizer, or 4 as a main course If desired, spice up this dish with a pinch or two of crushed red pepper flakes. Salt 1 pound dried orecchiette 1/4 cup olive oil 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 4 cups torn escarole leaves 4 leftover roasted chicken thighs, meat

Serves 6-8 2 cups cornmeal 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon coarse salt 1/2 cup grated yellow onion 1/4 cup sliced green onions 1 large egg yolk 1 cup buttermilk 6 large egg whites Canola oil, for frying 1.

Serves 2-4 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup olive oil 1 pound fingerling potatoes 1/2 onion, cut in large dice Salt 3/4 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary 1 11/4- to 2-pound whole fish, cleaned 1 lemon 1 sprig fresh rosemary 1.

Serves 2-4 1 tablespoon butter 1/4 pound prosciutto (about 8 or 9 slices), divided 3/4 pound sliced mushrooms Salt 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tablespoon minced parsley 1 11/4- to 2-pound whole fish, cleaned 3 tablespoons olive oil 1.

Serves 2-4 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/3 cup minced onion 1 clove garlic, minced 3/4 cup water 3/4 cup white wine 1 teaspoon chopped thyme 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes Salt 3 medium tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices 1/4 cup pitted and chopped brine-cured black

Researchers now know more about a new class of toxins that might soon become as important a risk factor for heart disease and metabolic disorders as trans fats.

The following review is by a reader who was given a cookbook from the Times. The included recipes were selected and prepared by the reader. By Eric Williams My wife and I prepare two to three new recipes each week.

There it is at the seafood market, a whole fish, gleaming fresh, eyes bulging, looking like it just flopped up from the ocean. It's so gorgeous, you have to buy it.

BY ITSELF, a cup of coffee is practically calorie-free. But you can’t say the same thing about coffee drinks. A cup of coffee, with no cream, sugar or other flavorings, has only about 4 calories. Multiply that by 100 and you have the calorie count for many popular coffee drinks.

Two federal lawsuits accuse Vitamin Shoppe of fraudulently selling a supplement that contained unacceptably high levels of lead. The suits claim that the North Bergen-based vitamin vendor failed to warn consumers about the potentially harmful effects of its "Especially For Women" multivitamins.

By Malik, K A case of epidural administration of etanercept is reported. The patient was a 33-year-old male with a three-week history of lumbar radicular pains due to herniated L5-S1 disc.

By Lynch, G; Clinton, S; Siotia, A Alstrm's syndrome is an extremely rare genetic syndrome with implications for anaesthesia. We present a recent case and make recommendations for anaesthetic management.

Neuromed Pharmaceuticals has announced that it has licensed from ALZA Corporation the exclusive U.S. rights to develop and commercialize OROS(R) Hydromorphone, an extended release formulation of a potent opioid analgesic in Phase 3 clinical development.

Matthew Bryza: "If we, like in the draft report, mistakably state that Armenia has occupied Karabakh, this very statement as if will predetermine results of talks over the status."

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The OSCE MG Co-Chairs are planning to visit Madrid on May 10 to meet with OSCE Chairman-in-Office.

New cookbook offers an easy path to homemade treats.

Recipe for Tequila Tri-Tip with teardrop relish and watch a video on an easy way to dice an avocado.

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has caused an unnecessary scare about some pain relievers by adding a warning to drugs that are safe, says Curt Furberg, M.D., Ph.D., from Wake Forest University School of Medicine.

MUMBAI (Reuters) - India's Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd. said on Thursday it had approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to manufacture and market zolpidem tartrate tablets, used to treat insomnia.

MUMBAI (Thomson Financial) - India's Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd said it has received final approval from the US Food and Drug Administration to manufacture and market insomnia drug Zolpidem Tartrate tablets, 5 mg and 10 mg.

Myasthenia gravisentered the life of Kelley DeVincentis insidiously. In high school she fell when she genuflected in church, and her foot would not cooperate when she raised it to get on a school bus. Christmas week of 1988, when she was 15, she could not say "Jingle Bells."

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The Journal of the American Medical Association last month published a study that suggests taking antioxidant vitamins, minerals and other supplements doesn't lead to a longer life. One conclusion for the general public: The $2.3 billion Americans spend annually on pills and powders might be better spent elsewhere.

Merck & Co., Inc. announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new indication for SINGULAIR® (montelukast sodium) to prevent exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB; also known as exercise-induced asthma) in patients aged 15 years and older. SINGULAIR is the first and only oral tablet approved for this use. (PRWeb Apr 26, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback ...

I had a wonderful Lemon Raspberry Tart at a bakery while on vacation. It reminded me of a linzer cookie because it had a jam topping. The cake crust part also had a slight lemon flavor. Can you make up a recipe for something similar that isn't as rich with butter and sugar?

Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals Inc. (RPI), a wholly owned subsidiary of Ranbaxy Laboratories Limited (RLL), announced today that RLL has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to manufacture and market Pravastatin Sodium Tablets (Pravastatin), 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg and 80 mg, with 180-day market exclusivity in the U.S. healthcare system for the 80 mg strength. [click link for full ...

How your food is cooked may be as important to your health as the food itself. Researchers now know more about a new class of toxins that might soon become as important a risk factor for heart disease and metabolic disorders as trans fats. [click link for full article]

Nanjing will offer 3, 5 and 7-Series models based on the previous ZR, ZS and ZT ranges respectively, as well as a version of the sporty TF roadster.

Dressings can make everything taste better, but often the price paid for delectably savory, rich toppings is unwanted fat and calories.

HYDE PARK, N.Y. Add a touch of rustic elegance to your next outdoor gathering with cedar-planked salmon. This dish, which was a favorite of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, offers a smoky, woody flavor and impressive presentation.

Today's lesson: Spring brings the elusive, delicate, anise-like flavor of fennel. It's perfect when paired with shellfish of all types.

Here's a super easy chicken recipe that may become a family favorite. Cranberry Chicken is also perfect for company because it can be made ahead of time.

I was in the grocer the other day and walked past the strawberries. I kept walking and then turned around and decided to purchase some.

Piled high in a big bowl on the kitchen counter, flamboyantly yellow lemons are usually eye-catching, accidental still-life artworks this time of year. Their pure, primary colors and shapes warm the room.

When I was growing up, one of my favorite treats was the Hostess cupcake. The little chocolate cake with a vanilla crème center (note that's "crème," not cream) was my idea of heaven. Take that, Twinkie lovers!

Australian drug development company Alchemia Limited today announced preliminary results from its randomised Phase II clinical trial in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer, where Alchemia's drug HyCAMP was compared to irinotecan which is considered to be a cornerstone drug for the treatment of colorectal cancer.

How can potassium, calcium, magnesium, herbs and Traditional Chinese medicine help high blood pressure? Read this article and find out!

Shares of XenoPort Inc. leaped 44 percent on news that its gabapentin prodrug, XP13512, met its endpoints in the first of three Phase III studies in restless legs syndrome (RLS).

sugar-seared salmon with cream sauce Serves 4. This has become our family's best-ever salmon dish. It's so good, we've never even bothered with the cream sauce -- just a squirt of lemon juice. A finely minced clove of garlic can be substituted for the garlic powder. • 2 tbsp. sugar • 1 tsp. kosher salt •1/2tsp. garlic powder •1/2tsp. finely ground black pepper • 4 (6-oz.) skinless salmon fillets, ...

John O'Brien's Chocolate Pudding Cake Makes 1 (9-inch) cake. Batter: • 2 tbsp. unsalted butter • 2 oz. unsweetened chocolate •3/4c. sugar • 1 c. flour • 2 tsp. baking powder • 1 tsp. salt •1/2c. milk • 1 tsp. vanilla •1/2c. chocolate chips, optional Topping: •1/2c. brown sugar •1/2c. white sugar •1/4c. unsweetened cocoa powder • 11/4c. bo

FRAGRANT BLACK PEPPER DIPPING SAUCE Makes 1 generous cup. Distinctive peppercorns shine in creamy, simple sauces like this one. Use with raw vegetables, cooked shrimp, boiled new potatoes or roast lamb. This sauce keeps in the refrigerator for 5 days. •1/2to 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper (Tellicherry, Malabar, Lampung or Pondicherry) • 1 c. sour cream •1/2c. heavy cream • 1 tbsp. grated ...

Many Bangaloreans took a nostalgic walk down M G Road Boulevard, also referred to as the Promenade, last Sunday, the day the work on the first phase of the Metro Rail Work started here. Many have started taking photographs of the boulevard to treasure memories of happier times spent on this walkway.

Work on the Metro Rail on MG Road has begun and Bangaloreans will soon be bidding adieu to the boulevard. We bring you two articles from old Bangaloreans, who walk down the patch of green to share their memories.

HARISBURG - A May 15 preliminary hearing has been set for Jonathan Fitzgerald, 34, Harrisburg, accused of reckless homicide and two charges of aggravated DUI in connection with a Sunday motorcycle crash that killed Terry Sprague and injured his wife, Shera L. Sprague.

CAULIFLOWER GRATIN Serves 4. Note: You can substitute another Swiss cheese or a favorite Cheddar. • 3 slices white sandwich bread, torn into large pieces • 2 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese • 3 tbsp. butter •1/3c. flour • 2 c. milk • 1 head cauliflower (about 2 lb.), cored and cut into small florets • Coarse salt and ground pepper • 4 oz. Gruyère cheese, grated (1 c.), see Note Directions Preheat ...

By New Mexico's Own PATRICIA AARON For the Journal Although Omega-3s sound as if they're from outer space, they're just a type of polyunsaturated fatty acid. Not all Omega-3 fatty acids are equally available to the body.

April 25, 2007 - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has caused an unnecessary scare about some pain relievers by adding a warning to drugs that are safe, says Curt Furberg, M.D., Ph.D., from Wake Forest University School of Medicine.

HealthSonix, Inc. announced today that it has selected MG Studios of Orlando, Florida to produce a series of HD infomercials to be launched this summer in Southeast Florida and one other test market to be selected.

ANNOUNCEMENTS USFDA nod for Dr Reddy's Zolpidem Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd has received final approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) for its Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) for Zolpidem Tartrate tablets, 5 mg and 10 mg. The product is being shipped ...

Drug developer XenoPort said on Wednesday that the first pivotal-stage study of its experimental pill for restless legs syndrome met its goal of showing that the drug alleviated the symptoms and was well tolerated by patients.

OSI Pharmaceuticals, ( Nachrichten ) Inc. (Nasdaq: OSIP) announced today that results published yesterday in the Journal of Clinical Oncology show that adding Tarceva ® (erlotinib) to gemcitabine chemotherapy significantly improves survival when administered as first-line therapy to patients with advanced pancreatic cancer.

Basel, Switzerland (ots/PRNewswire) - - Newly published results show significant improvement in survival when innovative, oral cancer drug Tarceva is added to chemotherapy New results published by the Journal of Clinical Oncology show that adding Tarceva (erlotinib) to gemcitabine chemotherapy significantly improves survival by 22 percent in patients with advanced pancreatic cancer.(1) This ...

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This survival increase is impressive as pancreatic cancer is a particularly fatal form of cancer responsible for over 80,000 deaths across Europe each year.(2) Despite significant advances in the treatment of many other tumours, treatment options for pancreatic patients are extremely limited and until now, no therapies have demonstrated an improvement in survival for the past decade.

Basel, Switzerland (ots/PRNewswire) - - Newly published results show significant improvement in survival when innovative, oral cancer drug Tarceva is added to chemotherapy New results published by the Journal of Clinical Oncology ...

CL 's picks for the week's best shows... THU/26 ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Two prim "Pomp and Circumstance" marches by Sir Edward Elgar (Nos. 4 and 1 respectively) open and close this concert of music from Great Britain, homeland of ASO principal guest conductor Donald Runnicles, who leads the evening's show. In contrast, "Three Screaming Popes" by Mark-Anthony Turnage takes paintings by Francis ...

College-age students who drink heavily may increase their risk for future heart disease, researchers reported at the American Heart Association's 8th Annual Conference on Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology. [click link for full article]

Pravachol lost patent protection a year ago. Total annual market sales for all strengths were $1.19 billion. Ranbaxy will have the exclusive right to market Pravastatin 80 mg tablets for 180 days under the Ranbaxy label. Pravastatin will be manufactured at Ohm Laboratories in New Brunswick, N.J.

Indian generic drug developer Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd. said Wednesday its Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals unit received Food and Drug Administration approval to make and market Pravastatin sodium tablets, the generic version of Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.'s cholesterol-lowering drug Pravachol.

Ranbaxy was up over 5.7 per cent to Rs 369.1 on volumes of over 7.9 lakhs. The company has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration to manufacture and market pravastatin sodium tablets with a 180-day marketing exclusivity in the US.

Makes 6 servings (3 days' worth) for an 8-pound cat 1/3 cup uncooked white rice 1/2 teaspoon iodized salt 1 teaspoon corn oil 1 tablespoon bone meal (available at health food stores and pet food stores)

Dressings can make everything taste better, but often the price paid for delectably savory, rich toppings is unwanted fat and calories.

HYDE PARK, N.Y. Add a touch of rustic elegance to your next outdoor gathering with cedar-planked salmon. This dish, which was a favorite of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, offers a smoky, woody flavor and impressive presentation.

Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals Inc. , a wholly owned subsidiary of Ranbaxy Laboratories Limited , announced today that RLL has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to manufacture and market Pravastatin Sodium Tablets , 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg and 80 mg, with 180-day market exclusivity in the U.S. healthcare system for the 80 mg strength.

MOSCOW. April 25 (Interfax) - The Supreme Court of Russia will hear a complaint May 16 from Kazbek Dukuzov, accused in the murder of Forbes Russia Editor-in-Chief Paul Klebnikov.

DuoCort AB today announced that results of the Phase I trial of its 5 mg and 20 mg dual release hydrocortisone tablets for adrenal insufficiency will be presented at the 9th European Congress of Endocrinology on April 30 in Budapest.

VLADIKAVKAZ. April 25 (Interfax) - The trial of three members of a criminal gang charged in a series of terrorist attacks on the territory of North Ossetia has been submitted to the Supreme Court of North Ossetia.

This recipe is based on one from Lidia?s Italy. The recipe comes from the Italian region of Maremma. Lidia Matticchio Bastianich likes it served with grilled meats or sausages, but she notes that it?s almost a meal in itself.

MUMBAI (Reuters) - Shares of Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd. rose 5.7 percent to their highest in two months after the drug maker said it had approval from U.S. authorities to manufacture and market pravastatin sodium tablets.

The banana bran muffins from Dr. Ralph Felder and Carol Colman?s recent book, The Bonus Years Diet, are made with white whole-wheat flour and get a nutritional boost from the addition of high-fiber bran cereal.

Sometimes when I entertain, I like to serve brunch because it frees up the afternoon to spend time with guests. If done correctly, it requires a minimal amount of kitchen prep yet results in a lovely, casual meal.

Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya is a party dish you can make ahead. Perfect for a party any time of year, the traditional Cajun-Creole rice casserole is studded with tomatoes, green pepper, celery, onions and bitesized pieces of meat, poultry or seafood.

When the availability of vibrantly flavored fruits takes a dip in early spring, or when the supermarket is lacking in inspiration, I turn to the humble banana, whose presence in markets year-round offers endless delicious possibilities.

Pasta is one of the easiest things to cook, right? Actually, there are two ways to do it ? the Italian way and the desperate way. The Italians cook pasta in huge vats of water, and it takes a lot of time to bring an enormous pot to a raging boil.

A good friend of ours, who entertains more than anyone I know, is not what I would call a passionate cook. She loves to invite people to her home but never spends more than a few hours in the kitchen getting ready for guests. The food, served buffet-style, is tempting and never complicated.

Just because a dish is considered classic doesn?t mean it can?t change. Take pan-fried fish. My mother used to make it with store-bought bread crumbs and haddock but switched to flounder when haddock grew scarce.

MUMBAI, April 25 (Reuters) - Shares of India's Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd. rose 5.7 percent to their highest in two months after the drug maker said it had approval from U.S. authorities to manufacture and market pravastatin sodium tablets.

(RTTNews) - Wednesday, Ranbaxy Laboratories said that it has received US FDA approval for manufacturing and marketing Pravastatin Sodium tablets in the strength of 10mg, 20mg, 40mg and 80mg with 180-day market exclusivity in the US healthcare system for the 80 mg strength.

They say it's better to ask for forgiveness than permission, so I'm asking for forgiveness from all you Creole cooks out there for my quick and dirty version of red beans and rice. You've written letters before when I've tinkered with recipes...

On a fog-drenched morning, Martin Strain eases his dusty Nissan onto the sandy shoulder of the road that runs along Tomales Bay north of Point Reyes Station. [Where to buy local clams.] "This used to be Miwok Indian land," he says, picking up...

By Geissler, Ren; Brandt, Wolfgang; Ziegler, Jrg Recently, the NADPH-dependent short-chain dehydrogenase/ reductase (SDR) salutaridine reductase (E.C. 1.1.1.248) implicated in morphine biosynthesis was cloned from Papaver somniferum.

Mysore, Apr 25: Karnataka Minister for Cooperation G T Deve Gowda today instructed the district administration to take up steps on warfooting to tackle drinking water problem.

China's Ford Focus rival has been unveiled! Set to reach UK shores in 2009, the compact family car was revealed by SAIC at the Shanghai Motor Show, and is the latest model to rise from the ashes of Rover.

A TERRIFIED female shop assistant was threatened by a gang of armed gunmen who stole cash and car keys from a Sheffield grocery store.

Take your dressing on the side? Never!

LOS ANGELES, April 25 (Reuters) - Drug developer XenoPort Inc. said on Wednesday that the first pivotal-stage study of its experimental pill for restless legs syndrome met its goal of showing that the drug alleviated symptoms of the condition and was well tolerated by patients.

Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd has received final approval from the US Food and Drug Administration for its Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) for Zolpidem Tartrate tablets, 5 mg and 10 mg. This product is being shipped immediately.

By Heiber, Isabelle; Strher, Elke; Raatz, Bodo; Busse, Ingo; Et al A network of enzymatic and nonenzymatic antioxidants protects chloroplasts from photooxidative damage.

XenoPort, Inc. (Nasdaq: XNPT) today announced top-line results from a Phase 3 clinical trial of XP13512 for the treatment of symptoms of primary restless legs syndrome (RLS).

THE QUESTION Nausea, severe pain and sensitivity to light and sound are among the symptoms that often accompany migraine headaches. Because the symptoms are believed to originate from different sites in the brain, might drug treatment that targets more than one neural pathway provide better relief?

Q: I read your article on sugar substitutes and was surprised there was no mention of xylitol. I have been using it to bake cookies, and my wife uses it on her morning cereal.

HELSINGBORG, Sweden----DuoCort AB today announced that results of the Phase I trial of its 5 mg and 20 mg dual release hydrocortisone tablets for adrenal insufficiency will be presented at the 9th European Congress of Endocrinology on April 30 in Budapest.

Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration to manufacture and market Pravastatin sodium tablets (Pravastatin), 10mg, 20mg, 40mg and 80mg, with 180 day market exclusivity in the US healthcare system for the 80 mg strength.

Once upon a time, America's breakfast kitchens filled with the aroma of sage-scented breakfast sausage. Today? Not so much. People think sausage is fatty. They think it must be unhealthy. They've persuaded themselves they don't have time to cook breakfast.

Traditional Texas cowboy fare consists of beef, beans and biscuits, right? That doesn't quite cover it, as you'll discover in Robb Walsh's new book, "The Texas Cowboy Cookbook."

Once upon a time, America's breakfast kitchens filled with the aroma of sage-scented breakfast sausage. Today? Not so much.

Innocoll, Inc., a privately-held specialty pharmaceutical company, announced that following a pre-Investigational New Drug (IND) application meeting, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted Innocoll's proposal to commence the development of its CollaRx(R) GENTAMICIN SURGICAL IMPLANT in the U.S. at phase 3. [click link for full article]

Exelixis, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXEL) has been notified that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has completed its review of a clinical trial protocol for XL999 in patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and has agreed that the trial may be initiated. This clinical trial will evaluate XL999 in patients with NSCLC who have failed at least one previous therapy. [click link for full article]

Pharmos Corporation (Nasdaq: PARS) today announced results from its Phase 2a clinical trial of the effects of intravenous (i.v.) cannabinor against post-operative pain in over 100 male patients undergoing third molar dental extraction. [click link for full article]

TAKE YOUR dressing on the side? Never! At least, there's never a need when you make your own healthy versions. The trouble with traditional salad dressings is that they are an easy way turn a perfectly healthy salad into a calorie dense, fat-laden disaster.

The Minnesota Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) granted its 2007 "Woman on the Way" award to Mary Gorski of Apple Valley, Minnesota.

MUMBAI (Reuters) - Indian drug maker Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd. said on Wednesday it had U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval to manufacture and market pravastatin sodium tablets, sending its shares up as much as 3.7 percent on the day.

Ranbaxy Laboratories has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) to manufacture and market Pravastatin Sodium tablets (Pravastatin), 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg and 80 mg with 180-day exclusivity for the 80 mg dosage.

Piled high in a big bowl on the kitchen counter, flamboyantly yellow lemons are usually eye-catching, accidental still-life artworks this time of year.

MUMBAI, April 25 (Reuters) - Indian drug maker Ranbaxy laboratories Ltd. said on Wednesday it had approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to manufacture and market pravastatin sodium tablets.

HYDERABAD, India----Dr. Reddy's Laboratories today announced that the Company has received final approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its Abbreviated New Drug Application for Zolpidem Tartrate Tablets, 5 mg and 10 mg.

LDV's new Russian owners say they expect the Birmingham-based commercial vehicle producer to return to profitability in June for the first time in several years.

Let's face it, when it comes to ground meat, fat adds flavor. But cutting fat doesn't have to condemn a dish to tastelessness.

Pasta is one of the easiest things to cook, right? Actually, there are two ways to do it, the Italian way and the desperate way.

Depending on what you put into them, smoothies can provide daily intake of fruits, veggies, vitamins and minerals. Smoothie sailing Here are some ideas for mixing and matching.

WASHINGTON (AP) - The research could give you whiplash: Aspirin prevents cancer, one study says. Oops, maybe not, says another.

Features on food and recipes

Nachos are always a treat, so treat yourself and party guests to this version. It includes homemade picadillo, made of spicy ground beef spread over corn chips and garnished with cheese, guacamole, sour cream and olives. Lighten this dish up by using baked chips, light sour cream and reduced-calorie cheese.

The anti-anginal medication ranolazine was shown to be safe in regard to certain outcomes but did not reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events such as death, heart attack or recurrent ischemia following acute coronary syndromes, according to a study in the April 25 issue of JAMA.

The FDA has approved 13 generic alternatives to Sanofi-Aventis insomnia drug Ambien.

The FDA has cleared Californian biotech Exelixis to initiate its clinical trial protocol for non-small cell lung cancer treatment XL999, after previous trials were suspended due to adverse cardiovascular events.

doha • The Crompton International is organising a live event titled The Heavenly Musical Feast at the Doha Cinema tomorrow at 8.30pm. The event will feature playback singers such as Vijay Benedict, Binoy Chacko Jaison and Elizabeth Raju.

Mylan Laboratories has announced that Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. has received final approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) for Zolpidem Tartrate Tablets, 5 mg and 10 mg.

The US Food and Drug Administration has caused an unnecessary scare about some pain relievers by adding a warning to drugs that are safe, says Curt Furberg, M.D., Ph.D., from Wake Forest University School of Medicine. At the same time, he says the agency has failed to recognize the harm of a pain reliever that should be taken off the market.

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has caused an unnecessary scare about some pain relievers by adding a warning to drugs that are safe, says Curt Furberg, M.D., Ph.D., from Wake Forest University School of Medicine.

UCB today announced positive top-line results from a phase III, double-blind, randomized, multi-centre, placebo-controlled study evaluating the efficacy and tolerability of Keppra® (levetiracetam) (20-50 mg/kg/day) as adjunctive therapy in the treatment of partial onset seizures in children (n=116) from one month to less than four years of age. [click link for full article]

Pfizer announced that Lipitor (atorvastatin calcium) Tablets (80 mg) lowered hospitalization costs by significantly reducing the risk of cardiovascular events in patients with heart disease, according to two separate economic analyses. The data were presented at the annual meeting of the American College of Cardiology. [click link for full article]

Results of a large-scale study published last week in the International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry show that Exelon® Patch, the first skin patch in development for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease, was well tolerated and provided benefits across a range of symptoms 1. [click link for full article]

How your food is cooked may be as important to your health as the food itself. Researchers now know more about a new class of toxins that might soon become as important a risk factor for heart disease and metabolic disorders as trans fats.

Now comes word that aspirin may fend off cancer only if people take much more than is used to fight heart disease, suggesting some of the earlier back-and-forth may have been due to confusion over the right dose.

Ambrilia Biopharma Inc. (TSX: AMB), announced today that the findings of a Phase I/II clinical study conducted at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre (MSKCC) in New York City, indicate that the drug PCK3145 has shown evidence of clinical activity in metastatic prostate cancer patients.

By zdogan, Tutku; Metin, Fazilet; Dogu, Aysegl; Timur, tin; Yildiz, Elif Transfusion-associated graft-versus-host disease (TA-GVHD) is a rare but usually fatal complication of transfusions [1].

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., April 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Exelixis, Inc. has been notified that the U.S.

ASHBURN, Va., April 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Innocoll, Inc., a privately-held specialty pharmaceutical company, announced that following a pre-Investigational New Drug (IND) application meeting, the U.S.

4/24/2007 - Soy hypocotyls, a by-product of the soy protein industry, could offer a cheap and readily accessible alternative of protein isolates, a joint US-China study has reported.

Vancouver, BC, April 24, 2007--(T-Net)--Neuromed Pharmaceuticals, a biopharmaceutical company developing next-generation chronic pain drugs, announced today that it has licensed from ALZA Corporation the exclusive U.S. rights to develop and commercialize OROS® Hydromorphone, an extended release formulation of a potent opioid analgesic in Phase 3 clinical development.

Somerset reschedules track and field event

The Berkeley Zoning Adjustments Board (ZAB) is scheduled to hear a nuisance proceeding Thursday.

A local pharmaceutical firm said Tuesday that will distribute an authorized generic version of the sleep aid Ambien in the United States.

Registration opens for basketball league

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - High blood levels of omega-3 highly unsaturated fatty acids, which are found in fish oil, may help preserve thinking ability in the elderly, according to the findings of two studies published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. The results were particularly striking among subjects with high blood pressure or high cholesterol levels.

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - High blood levels of omega-3 highly unsaturated fatty acids, which are found in fish oil, may help preserve thinking ability in the elderly, according to the findings of two studies published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. The results were particularly striking among subjects with high blood pressure or high cholesterol levels.

SHANGHAI — The Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC), one of China's dominant conglomerates, had a vast hall to itself at the Shanghai show.

BIG ISLAND, Hawaii (23 Apr 2007) -- Lawrence J. Rhoades was a shrewd businessman, a creative genius and a generous spirit, according to those who knew him.

Women's disc golf league forming

BOCA RATON, Fla., April 24, 2007 -- StockMarketNewsAlert.com issues New Trade Alert for Pharmos Corporation . According to Marco D'Alonzo at First Equity Group Inc., recent news flow from the company has been very positive.

MOSCOW. April 24 (Interfax) - Russia does not consider it is necessary to modify the format of talks on Iranian nuclear program, Deputy Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Kislyak said. "I do not think it is sensible to change the format of talks," he said at a press conference in Moscow on Tuesday.

GURGAON: At a time when water table in Gurgaon is fast depleting, the Haryana Urban Development Authority (Huda) wants to ensure that the rainwater harvesting system functions properly in the city.

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A GANG of armed robbers threatened a female shop assistant with a gun before fleeing a Sheffield grocery store with cash and car keys.

Exelixis, Inc. has been notified that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has completed its review of a clinical trial protocol for XL999 in patients with non-small cell lung cancer and has agreed that the trial may be initiated.

The OSCE Minsk Group Co-chairs issued a statement on the outcomes of the meeting of the Armenian and Azerbaijani Foreign Ministers.

COWES proved patriotism is alive and well when thousands flocked to Northwood Park for Cowes Rotary Club's St George's Day weekend. The third of its kind, this year's free event was bigger than ever before with more stallholders, more events and surprisingly, more sunshine.

LENOX — The Lenox High tennis teams swept Mount Greylock yesterday, winning both matches by 3-2 scores. But it was the Lenox girls who had the heavy lifting.

Generic and proprietary drug manufacturer Mylan Laboratories announced yesterday that the FDA has granted final approval for the release of its generic version of Sanofi-Aventis's Ambien.

THE QUESTION Nausea, severe pain and sensitivity to light and sound are among the symptoms that often accompany migraine headaches. Because the symptoms are believed to originate from different sites in the brain, might drug treatment that targets more than one neural pathway provide better relief?

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Dressings can make everything taste better, but often the price paid for delectably savory, rich toppings is unwanted fat and calories.

HYDE PARK, N.Y. Add a touch of rustic elegance to your next outdoor gathering with cedar-planked salmon. This dish, which was a favorite of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, offers a smoky, woody flavor and impressive presentation.

Caraco PharmaceuticalLaboratories, Ltd., (Amex: CPD) announced today that the US Food and DrugAdministration (FDA) has granted final approval for the Company'sAbbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) for Zolpidem Tartrate Tablets. [click link for full article]

The Times of India asks, if violence in cinema can impact those on the edge, should there be some curbs?

The problem with whole-wheat flour is that despite its good-for-you image, it doesn't always do good things for the palate. But it's worth finding a way to make whole wheat work.

By itself, a cup of coffee is practically calorie-free. But you can't say the same thing about coffee drinks.

WASHINGTON -- The research could give you whiplash: Aspirin prevents cancer, one study says. Oops, maybe not, says another. Now comes word that aspirin may fend off cancer only if people take much...

Lawrence J. Rhoades was a shrewd businessman, a creative genius and a generous spirit, according to friends. On Saturday, Rhoades became ill while scuba diving in Hawaii, and died.

Roxane Laboratories, Inc. today announced the launch of Zolpidem Tartrate Tablets CIV, 5mg and 10mg.

State regulators on Monday embargoed 300 cases of Cocaine energy drink in a continuing crackdown on the controversial beverage. Consumer Protection Commissioner Jerry Farrell said the cases were

MILWAUKEE – College students who drink heavily may be putting themselves at risk for more than just a hangover. New research suggests that heavy drinking among young adults significantly raises blood levels of a troubling substance linked to heart disease and strokes in older adults.

Many Americans try to cut corners with cooking due to lack of time and know-how, and a recent study found that nearly half of the respondents know someone in desperate need of basic cooking skills. But "speed" cooking, efficient prep and smart pantry-stocking can slice time off daily tasks and help even the most challenged cooks prepare quick meals that families will love. "Omelet King" Howard ...

The three-drug cocktail used to execute prisoners in the US is flawed and may allow "inhumane" suffering, new research suggests

SHANGHAI, China With models like the Hover and Roewe, Chinese-brand cars aren't household names in the United States and other big markets - not yet, at least.

FORT LEE, N.J., April 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Alpharma Inc. , a global specialty pharmaceutical company, today announced that it has been notified by the United States Food and Drug Administration("FDA") that its pending application for KADIAN(R) 10mg strength capsule has received approval.

MISAWA, Japan — Misawa city officials hope if they build it, shoppers will come. A plan to revitalize the downtown district near the base is aimed at bringing back shoppers who used to flock to the area when the yen was weak against the dollar and other shopping opportunities were limited.

Haryana Urban Development Authority (Huda) wants to ensure that the rainwater harvesting system functions properly in the city.

Using apple butter to flavor succulent pork chops provides a variation on a down-home favorite. Quick barley and lima beans make a crunchy and unusual side dish.

U.S. generic drug maker Mylan said Monday it has been approved to market a generic version of Sanofi-aventis' Ambien. The company said the Food and Drug Administration has approved its Abbreviated New Drug Application for zolpidem tartrate tablets in 5-mg and 10-mg strengths.

DETROIT, April 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories, Ltd., announced today that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted final approval for the Company's Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) for Zolpidem Tartrate Tablets.

Kaleshwar Paswan, in his mid-30s, lost one of his legs after being run over by a tram on Bagmari Road on Monday afternoon. Police said Paswan’s left leg was on the tracks while he slumped to the road after being hit by a tram.

University of Rochester researchers announce in the current issue of Applied Optics a technique that in 60 seconds or less measures multiple chemicals in body fluids, using a laser, white light, and a reflective tube

The research could give you whiplash: Aspirin prevents cancer, one study says. Oops, maybe not, says another.

Odwalla's marketing campaign could say their product is fruit juice on steroids. Of course that may conflict with the company's froufrou names for their drinks, such as AntioxiDance, but would sync with the company's vitamin-infused beverages.

These are the new Texas sales tax permits issued by the Texas comptroller for the week ended April 13 for businesses in El Paso. Tax permits are issued to new businesses and new outlets or new owners for existing businesses.

SHANGHAI — The Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC), one of China's dominant conglomerates, had a vast hall to itself at the Shanghai show.

The research could give you whiplash.

PITTSBURGH, April 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Mylan Laboratories Inc. today announced that Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. has received final approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) for Zolpidem Tartrate Tablets, 5 mg and 10 mg.

TALLINN. April 23 (Interfax) - First Russian President Boris Yeltsin made a great contribution to democratic transformations in Russia and Europe in the 1990s, Estonian President Toomas Ilves said.

UCB has reported significant top-line phase III results for its epilepsy medicine Keppra over placebo in reducing the frequency of partial onset seizures in pediatric patients. While these results demonstrate Keppras broad potential to reduce the burden of epilepsy across a wider-range of patients, they also point to a positive future for UCBs epilepsy franchise.

Mylan Laboratories Inc. today announced that Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. has received final approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its Abbreviated New Drug Application for Zolpidem Tartrate Tablets, 5 mg and 10 mg.

CollaGenex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:CGPI) today announced that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has posted on its Website a final rejection of CGPI's patent application No.

Following on from his double victory in the season opener at Brands Hatch, Jason Plato has extended his lead in the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship after clinching his third win of the season at Rockingham.

4/23/2007 - Adding the hunger hormone leptin to baby formula may protect against obesity later in life, if results from a rat study can be translated to humans.

Vancouver, BC, April 23, 2007--(T-Net)--OncoGenex Technologies announced today data from a Phase II clinical trial of OGX-011 in combination with docetaxel in patients with metastatic breast cancer.