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Good evening Srini, FRI 28 Nov 2008  today's headlines FDA defends safety of U.S. infant formula Research on mice links fast food to Alzheimer's U.N. warns against cuts to AIDS prevention programs Africa vaccine trial new push against malaria Scientists find 4 genes that drive metabolism Extra testosterone won't boost physical function Treating depression seen important in heart failure FDA rule change boosts access to morning-after pill Exercise, calcium may lower metabolic syndrome risk China sees sharp rise in HIV-positive gay men   more details FDA defends safety of U.S. infant formula November 28, 2008 04:55 PM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration defended the safety of infant formula sold in the United States on Friday despite tests that found the chemical melamine in one brand and a related compound in another. Full Article Research on mice links fast food to Alzheimer's November 28, 2008 01:44 PM ET LONDON (Reuters) - Mice fed junk food for nine months showed signs of developing the abnormal brain tangles strongly associated with Alzheimer's disease, a Swedish researcher said on Friday. Full Article U.N. warns against cuts to AIDS prevention programs November 28, 2008 02:00 PM ET GENEVA (Reuters) - HIV infections could surge if countries pinched by the global financial crisis cut AIDS prevention programs, a United Nations agency said on Friday. Full Article Africa vaccine trial new push against malaria November 28, 2008 09:23 AM ET BAGAMOYO, Tanzania (Reuters) - Billionaire Bill Gates and thousands of babies are helping Africa prepare its largest medical experiment ever, in the search for a new vaccine against malaria. Full Article Scientists find 4 genes that drive metabolism November 28, 2008 09:20 AM ET LONDON (Reuters) - Four genetic variations appear to determine the speed at which people burn up food, researchers said on Thursday, a finding that could one day see doctors offer their patients more individual care. Full Article Extra testosterone won't boost physical function November 28, 2008 01:49 PM ET NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Healthy older men who given large doses of testosterone show increases in muscle mass and power, but no improvement in physical function, a new study shows. Full Article Treating depression seen important in heart failure November 28, 2008 01:52 PM ET NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Depression increases the risk of death in patients with heart failure, but the risk apparently disappears with antidepressant use, according to a study. Full Article FDA rule change boosts access to morning-after pill November 28, 2008 09:35 AM ET NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women have easier and quicker access to the morning after pill since the Food and Drug Administration ruled that the medication could be sold to adults without a prescription, a survey of pharmacies in three large US cities shows. Full Article Exercise, calcium may lower metabolic syndrome risk November 28, 2008 01:48 PM ET NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Regular exercise and a calcium-rich diet could be two ways to help lower the risk of metabolic syndrome, according to a new study. Full Article China sees sharp rise in HIV-positive gay men November 28, 2008 01:46 PM ET BEIJING (Reuters) - The number of gay men in China who are HIV positive has risen sharply in the last three years, according to a survey of Chinese cities conducted by the Ministry of Health. Full Article     . REUTERS www.reuters.com Ensure delivery of Reuters Newsmails, add mail@nl.reuters.com to your address book.Details Subscribe to other Reuters newsletters Unsubscribe from this newsletter. Send this mailing to a friend or colleague Reuters.com: Help and Contact Us | Advertise With Us | Mobile | Newsletters | RSS | Interactive TV | Labs | Reuters in Second Life | Archive | Site Index | Video Index Thomson Reuters Corporate: Copyright | Disclaimer | Privacy | Professional Products | Professional Products Support | About Thomson Reuters | Careers