From China - In a case that is concerning health authorities and public health officials around the world, a 52 year old man whose son died from the bird flu also has the condition. He is hospitalized with a high fever and is positive for the H5N1 strain. This may be the first instance of human-to-human transmission of the bird flu, but health ...

From Boston - Beta-carotene may lower the risk of cognitive decline. In a clinical trial of over 4000 subjects followed for nearly 2 decades, those randomized to 50 mg of beta-carotene every other day did better on cognitive tests compared to those who took placebo. Protective effects were not seen in the short-term. From Alabama - ...