By Berezin, Mikhail Y Lee, Hyeran; Akers, Walter; Nikiforovich, Gregory; Achilefu, Samuel ABSTRACT A number of diseases have been linked to abnormal conformation of albumin, a major extracellular protein in blood.

Facing mounting criticism from consumers as well as health and environmental groups, three major nail polish manufacturers have begun removing chemicals linked to cancer and birth defects from their products.

By Jennifer Duffy, The Arizona Daily Star, Tucson Aug. 11--When it comes to durable polish, the chemical wins out. Dibutyl phthalate, or DBP, is supposed to make nail polish last longer. But at what cost? It has been linked to cancer in lab animals and fertility problems.

By Amy Norton NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A diet rich in the amino acid leucine might help prevent the muscle loss that typically comes with aging, new animal research suggests.