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The American Gastroenterological Association's Foundation for Digestive Health and Nutrition will recognize on Sunday, May 18 two faculty members in the University of Michigan Health System's Division of Gastroenterology as the 2008 Outstanding AGA Women in Science
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Almost sixty years after the Universal Declaration on Human Rights declared that everyone has a right to food, it is unacceptable that under-nutrition is still linked to nearly half of all deaths of children under the age of five, UNICEF stated on the occasion of World Food Day 2007.
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As a result of the successful conclusion of the regulatory process, Nestle completed its acquisition of Novartis Medical Nutrition on 1 July 2007.
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It is no secret that diabetes is linked with cardiovascular disease: the American Diabetes Association reports more than 65% of people with diabetes die from heart disease or stroke. Now, according to Columbia University Medical Center researchers, diabetes may be linked with an increased risk of cognitive impairment that may be a transitional step to Alzheimer's disease.
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As part of the continuing drive to reinforce its leadership in nutrition, Nestle has agreed to acquire Gerber, the iconic US baby food brand, from Novartis for a total amount of USD 5.5 billion.
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