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The tryptophan dilemma

Article Abstract:

The nutritional supplement tryptophan was linked to an outbreak of eosinophilia-myalagia syndrome in 1989. Convincing evidence exists that the outbreak was caused by contamination. Regulating the manufacture of supplements is the best way to guarantee safety.

Laws, regulations and rules, Investigations, United States. Food and Drug Administration, Tryptophan, Eosinophil disorders

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Body shop: new surgical procedures fill in the gaps and round out the curves

Article Abstract:

Both men and women are using a form of plastic surgery called body contouring to improve their appearance and self image. The use of silicone breast implants, liposuction, calf implants and pectoral implants is discussed.

Usage, Surgery, Plastic, Plastic surgery, Implants, Artificial, Prostheses and implants

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Radioactive muscle? The glowing and not-so-glowing reports on food irradiation

Article Abstract:

Opponents of using radiation to preserve food believe that it destroy nutrients and that the unique radiolytic products it forms may be harmful. Supporters counter that it is both safe and necessary.

Analysis, Evaluation, Radiation preservation of food, Food irradiation, Food, Effect of radiation on, Food irradiation effects

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