Soy and Breast Cancer - Research, Controversy...
Soy is great food - but not everyone agrees on whether or not it's good for your health. Soy foods contain the isoflavone genistein, which may help prevent breast cancer, if you start eating it just before puberty. However, if you've had estrogen-sensitive breast cancer, soy may interfere with your tamoxifen or Aromasin. Learn more about soy and breast cancer. (Source: About.com Breast Cancer)
Source: About.com Breast Cancer - June 14, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: breastcancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
Rapid correction of severe acute hypernatremia caused by soy sauce ingestion
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Survival of Acute Hypernatremia Due to Massive Soy Sauce Ingestion. Carlberg DJ et al. J Emerg Med 2013 Jun1 [Epub ahead of print]
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This fascinating case report from the University of Virginia Medical Center describes a 19-year-old male who — apparently on a dare — ingested a quart of soy sauce (17-18% sodium chloride).
When brought to the emergency department 2 hours later he unresponsive (GCS = 3) and had possible seizure activity. His pulse rate was 147 bpm. Head CT was unremarkable. Labs were significant for a sodium of 177 mmol/L and glucose of 384 mg/dL. Four-and-a-half hours after ing...
Source: The Poison Review - June 13, 2013 Category: Toxicology Authors: Leon Tags: Medical hypernatremia soy sauce challenge Source Type: news
Inhaled ethanol, fentanyl death, soy sauce overdose: Weekly Web Review in Toxicology
Philosophy students on drugs: A recent survey in The Tab — a student newspaper at Cambridge (U.K.) University — found that the “druggiest” university in the U.K. is Leeds, whose students prefer marijuana, ecstasy, ketamine, and nitrous oxide (laughing gas). The druggiest subject, according to their data, was philosophy, with 87% of students in this field admitting to use. At the bottom of the list of 22 subjects was medicine, with only 57% of respondents revealing prior use. (Of course, this type of survey is far from scientific, but never mind.)
A blog post on the website for The Guardian (U.K.) newspa...
Source: The Poison Review - June 9, 2013 Category: Toxicology Authors: Leon Tags: Medical earth and fire erowid fentanyl inhaled ethanol soy sauce hypernatremia ToxTalk weekly web review in toxicology Source Type: news
Creole and Company, LLC Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk, Soy, and Wheat in Creole Bisque
June 5, 2013 - Creole and Company, LLC of New Orleans, LA, is recalling its 3.47 oz ounce package of Creole Bisque because it contains milk, soy, and wheat and was distributed without the ingredient statement which declares its presence. People who have allergies to milk, soy, and wheat run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. (Source: Food and Drug Administration)
Source: Food and Drug Administration - June 5, 2013 Category: Food Science Source Type: news
Can Eating Soy Decrease Your Risk of Prostate...
You may have heard that eating soy or soy-based products may help protect you from developing prostate cancer. Is this really true? What do we really know about soy and prostate cancer? (Source: About.com Prostate Cancer)
Source: About.com Prostate Cancer - June 5, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: health Source Type: news
Soy And Tomato Combination May Help Prevent Prostate Cancer
Soy and tomato foods are probably better at preventing prostate cancer when eaten in combination than alone, researchers from the University of Illinois reported this week. John Erdman, professor of food science and nutrition, and colleagues used genetically engineered laboratory mice for their study. They were engineered to develop a fast-progressing aggressive form of prostate cancer. Half the mice that were give tomato and soy had no cancerous lesions in their prostates at the end of the study, compared to ALL the mice in the control group... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - May 11, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Prostate / Prostate Cancer Source Type: news
Dairy Fresh Conducts Voluntary Recall of IGA Brand “Vanilla & Chocolate” 1.75 Quart Ice Cream Because Package May Contain Undeclared Allergens (Almonds, Coconut, Soy)
Dairy Fresh is voluntarily recalling a specific batch of IGA Brand “Vanilla & Chocolate” Ice Cream (1.75 quart, 1.66L) with the plant code “3783” and a SELL BY date of 08-13-13 because it incorrectly contains Heavenly Hash ice cream, which contains almonds, coconut, and soy, which are allergens not declared on the carton. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to almonds, coconut, or soy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. (Source: Food and Drug Administration)
Source: Food and Drug Administration - May 10, 2013 Category: Food Science Source Type: news
Pure Herbs Ltd. Issues Allergy Recall Alert on Undeclared Allergens (Milk and Soy) in Protein Extract Urgent Undeclared Allergen Labeling Recall In Pure Herbs Ltd. Protein Extract
Today, Pure Herbs Ltd., Sterling Heights, MI is voluntarily recalling the 4oz and 1oz bottles of Protein Extract because they contain undeclared allergens - milk and soy. This labeling error was discovered during a routine Food and Drug Administration (FDA) inspection when a review of the ingredients found that milk and soy allergen ingredients were not listed on our main label. (Source: Food and Drug Administration)
Source: Food and Drug Administration - May 9, 2013 Category: Food Science Source Type: news
Soy and tomato combo may be effective in preventing prostate cancer
(University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences) Tomatoes and soy foods may be more effective in preventing prostate cancer when they are eaten together than when either is eaten alone, said a University of Illinois study."We used mice that were genetically engineered to develop an aggressive form of prostate cancer. Even so, half the animals that had consumed tomato and soy had no cancerous lesions in the prostate at study's end," said John Erdman, a U of I professor of nutrition. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - May 8, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
7th Heaven Bakeries Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Egg, Soy And Milk in Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
7th Heaven Bakeries, Oklahoma City, is recalling OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES, because they may contain undeclared dry eggs, soy lecithin, and whey solids. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to eggs, soy and milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. (Source: Food and Drug Administration)
Source: Food and Drug Administration - April 24, 2013 Category: Food Science Source Type: news
Higher Soy Intake Associated With Longer Survival in Lung Cancer
Women with lung cancer who ate more soy prediagnosis appear to survive longer than patients who ate fewer soy-based foods, according to a new Chinese study. (Source: Cancer Network)
Source: Cancer Network - April 8, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
Lisy Corporation Issues Voluntary Recall on Undeclared Soy in 5 Seasoning Blends
Lisy Corporation of Miami, FL is voluntarily recalling select seasoning blends because they contain the ingredient soy that is not declared on the label. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. (Source: Food and Drug Administration)
Source: Food and Drug Administration - March 29, 2013 Category: Food Science Source Type: news
Link Between Higher Soy Intake Prior To Lung Cancer Diagnosis And Longer Survival In Women
New results from a large observational follow-up study conducted in Shanghai, China, indicate that women with lung cancer who consumed more soy food prior to their cancer diagnosis lived longer than those who consumed less soy. The study, published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, provides the first scientific evidence that soy intake has a favorable effect on lung cancer survival... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - March 27, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Lung Cancer Source Type: news
Eating Soy May Improve Lung Cancer Survival in WomenEating Soy May Improve Lung Cancer Survival in Women
For first time, a study shows that the lifetime consumption might influence disease outcome. Is soy like a SERM? Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - March 25, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news
Decoty Coffee Company Inc. Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Soy In Decoty Taco Seasoning
February 15, 2013 - DeCoty Coffee Company of San Angelo, Texas is recalling its 1.25lb and 5.75lb of DeCoty Taco Seasoning because it contains an undeclared ingredient, Soy. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to Soy run the risk of a life threatening or serious allergic reaction if they consume these items. (Source: Food and Drug Administration)
Source: Food and Drug Administration - February 15, 2013 Category: Food Science Source Type: news
