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Disease and Conditions
Elevated Gluten Antibodies Found in Children with Autism
But No Link to Celiac Disease June 20, 2013 Posted in: Autoimmune diseases, Clinical Research, Gastroenterology, Nutrition, Pediatrics NEW YORK—Researchers have found elevated antibodies to gluten proteins of wheat in children with autism in comparison to those without autism. The… Read More ›
Herbal extract boosts fruit fly lifespan by nearly 25 percent, UCI study finds
Rhodiola rosea promotes longevity separately from dietary restriction Irvine, Calif., June 18, 2013 — The herbal extract of a yellow-flowered mountain plant long used for stress relief was found to increase the lifespan of fruit fly populations by an average… Read More ›
Artificial Sweetener ( Mannitol ) a Potential Treatment for Parkinson’s Disease
Monday, June 17, 2013 TAU researcher says mannitol could prevent aggregation of toxic proteins in the brain Mannitol, a sugar alcohol produced by fungi, bacteria, and algae, is a common component of sugar-free gum and candy. The sweetener is also… Read More ›
Infections increase risk of mood disorders
Contact: Michael Eriksen Benrós benros@ncrr.dk 45-26-25-52-39 Aarhus University New research shows that every third person who is diagnosed for the first time with a mood disorder has been admitted to hospital with an infection prior to the diagnosis New research… Read More ›
Vitamin D supplementation may delay precocious puberty in girls
Contact: Jenni Glenn Gingery jgingery@endocrine.org 301-941-0240 The Endocrine Society SAN FRANCISCO– Vitamin D supplementation may help delay early onset of puberty in girls, a new clinical study finds. The results were presented Monday at The Endocrine Society’s 95th Annual Meeting… Read More ›
Saliva proteins may protect older people from influenza
Contact: Michael Bernstein m_bernstein@acs.org 202-872-6042 American Chemical Society Spit. Drool. Dribble. Saliva is not normally a topic of polite conversation, but it may be the key to explaining the age and sex bias exhibited by influenza and other diseases, according… Read More ›
Time to re-write the textbooks: British scientists discover a new part of the human body – hidden deep in the eye
Nottingham researchers found the new layer – which is just 0.001 mm thick – within the cornea, the clear window at the front of the eye Called ‘Dua’s Layer’, it could dramatically improve corneal graft treatments The previously undetected layer… Read More ›
Vitamin D deficiency may help spread of hepatitis B throughout liver
Contact: Dawn Peters sciencenewsroom@wiley.com 781-388-8408 Wiley Researchers from Germany have found that low levels of vitamin D are associated with high levels of hepatitis B virus (HBV) replication. Findings published online in Hepatology, a journal of the American Association for… Read More ›
Tumors disable immune cells by using up sugar
Contact: Michael C. Purdy purdym@wustl.edu 314-286-0122 Washington University School of Medicine Cancer cells’ appetite for sugar may have serious consequences for immune cell function, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have learned. The scientists found that… Read More ›
Changing gut bacteria through diet affects brain function, UCLA study shows
Contact: Kim Irwin kirwin@mednet.ucla.edu 310-794-2262 University of California – Los Angeles Health Sciences UCLA researchers now have the first evidence that bacteria ingested in food can affect brain function in humans. In an early proof-of-concept study of healthy women, they… Read More ›
Calcium supplements linked to longer lifespans in women
Contact: Jenni Glenn Gingery jgingery@endo-society.org 301-941-0240 The Endocrine Society Study finds calcium-rich diet, supplements provide equal benefits Chevy Chase, MD—Taking a calcium supplement of up to 1,000 mg per day can help women live longer, according to a recent study… Read More ›
Common Food Supplement Fights Degenerative Brain Disorders : Phosphatidylserine
Common Food Supplement Fights Degenerative Brain Disorders Tuesday, May 21, 2013 Nutritional supplement delays advancement of Parkinson’s and Familial Dysautonomia, TAU researchers discover Widely available in pharmacies and health stores, phosphatidylserine is a natural food supplement produced from beef, oysters,… Read More ›
Study finds vitamin C can kill drug-resistant TB
Contact: Kim Newman sciencenews@einstein.yu.edu 718-430-3101 Albert Einstein College of Medicine May 21, 2013 — (Bronx, NY) — In a striking, unexpected discovery, researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University have determined that vitamin C kills drug-resistant tuberculosis… Read More ›
Ginger compounds may be effective in treating asthma symptoms
Contact: Nathaniel Dunford ndunford@thoracic.org American Thoracic Society ATS 2013, PHILADELPHIA ─ Gourmands and foodies everywhere have long recognized ginger as a great way to add a little peppery zing to both sweet and savory dishes; now, a study from researchers… Read More ›
No idle chatter: Study finds malaria parasites ‘talk’ to each other – It Changes everything
Contact: Liz Williams williams@wehi.edu.au 61-405-279-095 Walter and Eliza Hall Institute Melbourne scientists have made the surprise discovery that malaria parasites can ‘talk’ to each other – a social behaviour to ensure the parasite’s survival and improve its chances of being… Read More ›
Reversing Paralysis with a Restorative Gel
Monday, May 13, 2013 TAU researchers develop implant to regenerate nerves Some parts of the body, like the liver, can regenerate themselves after damage. But others, such as our nervous system, are considered either irreparable or slow to recover, leaving… Read More ›
The Minoans were Caucasian: DNA debunks longstanding theory that Europe’s first advanced culture was from Africa
British archaeologists who in 1900 discovered the Minoan culture believed they were from Libya or Egypt The Minoan civilisation arose on Crete in the 27th century BC and flourished until the 15th century BC By Damien Gayle PUBLISHED: 16:13 EST,… Read More ›
Could eating peppers prevent Parkinson’s?
Contact: Dawn Peters sciencenewsroom@wiley.com 781-388-8408 Wiley Dietary nicotine may hold protective key New research reveals that Solanaceae—a flowering plant family with some species producing foods that are edible sources of nicotine—may provide a protective effect against Parkinson’s disease. The study… Read More ›
Bacteria adapt and evade nanosilver’s sting
08 May 2013 Researchers from UNSW have cautioned that more work is needed to understand how micro-organisms respond to the disinfecting properties of silver nano-particles, increasingly used in consumer goods, and for medical and environmental applications. Although nanosilver has effective… Read More ›
Restless legs syndrome, insomnia and brain chemistry: A tangled mystery solved? (Excessive Glutamate)
Contact: Stephanie Desmon sdesmon1@jhmi.edu 410-955-8665 Johns Hopkins Medicine Johns Hopkins researchers believe they may have discovered an explanation for the sleepless nights associated with restless legs syndrome (RLS), a symptom that persists even when the disruptive, overwhelming nocturnal urge to… Read More ›
Parents who suck on their infants’ pacifiers may protect their children against developing allergy
Contact: Agnes Wold agnes.wold@microbio.gu.se 46-734-028-750 University of Gothenburg Swedish researchers at the Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden, report that a simple habit may give significant protection against allergy development, namely, the parental sucking on the baby’s pacifier. Allergies are… Read More ›
90 percent of pediatric specialists not following clinical guidelines when treating preschoolers with ADHD
Contact: Terry Lynam tlynam@nshs.edu 516-465-2600 North Shore-Long Island Jewish (LIJ) Health System Some prescribe medication too soon; others not even as a second-line treatment NEW HYDE PARK, NY – A recent study by pediatricians from the Cohen Children’s Medical Center… Read More ›
Children with milk allergy may be ‘allergic to school’ : Chalk dust can contain milk protein
Contact: Christine Westendorf ChristineWestendorf@acaai.org 847-427-1200 American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Chalk dust can contain milk protein, triggering respiratory symptoms ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, ILL. (May 2, 2013) – Many of today’s school teachers opt for dustless chalk to keep hands… Read More ›
Outdoor recess time can reduce the risk of nearsightedness in children
Contact: Mary Wade mwade@aao.org 415-447-0221 American Academy of Ophthalmology 2 studies provide new data on impact of daylight exposure on eye development SAN FRANCISCO – May 1, 2013 – Two new studies add to the growing evidence that spending time… Read More ›
Abstract 137 – Diet, ‘anti-aging’ supplements may help reverse blood vessel abnormality
A diet low in grains, beans and certain vegetables — combined with “anti-aging” supplements — improved blood vessel function, in a study presented at the American Heart Association’s Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology 2013 Scientific Sessions. The blood vessel abnormality,… Read More ›
Mild iodine deficiency in womb associated with lower scores on children’s literacy tests
Contact: Jenni Glenn Gingery jgingery@endo-society.org 301-941-0240 The Endocrine Society Changes in mother’s diet, supplements may prevent long-term neurological impairment Chevy Chase, MD––Children who did not receive enough iodine in the womb performed worse on literacy tests as 9-year-olds than their… Read More ›
UCSB researchers successfully treat autism in infants
Contact: Andrea Estrada andrea.estrada@ia.ucsb.edu 805-893-4620 University of California – Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara, Calif.) –– Most infants respond to a game of peek-a-boo with smiles at the very least, and, for those who find the activity particularly entertaining, gales of… Read More ›
Study suggests US children born outside the United States have lower risk of allergic disease
Contact: Richard Bory rbory@chpnet.org 212-523-6069 The JAMA Network Journals A study by Jonathan I. Silverberg, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H., of St. Luke’s—Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, and colleagues suggests children living the in the United States but born outside… Read More ›
Treatment by naturopathic doctors shows reduction in cardiovascular risk factors
Contact: Kim Barnhardt kim.barnhardt@cmaj.ca 800-663-7336 x2224 Canadian Medical Association Journal Randomized controlled trial Counselling and treatment with naturopathic care as well as enhanced usual care reduced the prevalence of metabolic syndrome, a risk factor for heart disease, by 17% over… Read More ›
Sunshine hormone, vitamin D, may offer hope for treating liver fibrosis
Contact: Andy Hoang AHoang@salk.edu 619-861-5811 Salk Institute Salk findings suggest vitamin D therapy could be a powerful weapon in the fight against liver fibrosis LA JOLLA, CA—-Liver fibrosis results from an excessive accumulation of tough, fibrous scar tissue and… Read More ›
Probiotics found to reduce hepatic encephalopathy
Contact: Dimple Natali easlpressoffice@cohnwolfe.com 44-790-013-8904 European Association for the Study of the Liver Amsterdam, The Netherlands,Thursday 25 April 2013: Probiotics could emerge as a treatment plan to manage hepatic encephalopathy (HE) therapy after a new study announced at the International… Read More ›
Virus kills melanoma in animal model, spares normal cells
Contact: Jim Sliwa jsliwa@asmusa.org 202-942-9297 American Society for Microbiology Researchers from Yale University School of Medicine have demonstrated that vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV) is highly competent at finding, infecting, and killing human melanoma cells, both in vitro and in animal… Read More ›
Quit smoking? Vitamin E may give extra boost to heart health
Contact: Richard Bruno Bruno.27@osu.edu Ohio State University Study suggests specific form of vitamin improves function of blood vessels COLUMBUS, Ohio – Taking a specific form of a vitamin E supplement can accelerate the health benefits that occur when people quit… Read More ›
Vitamin E identified as potential weapon against obesity
Contact: Angela Hopp ahopp@asbmb.org 713-471-4541 Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology BOSTON — A potential new way to fight obesity-related illness has been uncovered, thanks to serendipitous research led by investigators at the Case Western Reserve University School of… Read More ›
Grape intake may protect against metabolic syndrome-related organ damage
April 22, 2013 Media Contact: Justin Harris 734-764-2220 Study shows grapes reduced inflammation and fat storage, improved antioxidant defense ANN ARBOR, MI Consuming grapes may help protect against organ damage associated with the progression of metabolic syndrome,… Read More ›
Researchers abuzz over caffeine as cancer-cell killer
UAlberta research team uses caffeine and fruit flies to pinpoint genetic pathways that guide DNA repair in cancer cells. Posted by News Staff April 17, 2013 Images showing the normal eye of a fruit fly (left), versus the disfigured… Read More ›
Self-medication in animals much more widespread than believed
Contact: Jim Erickson ericksn@umich.edu 734-647-1842 University of Michigan ANN ARBOR—It’s been known for decades that animals such as chimpanzees seek out medicinal herbs to treat their diseases. But in recent years, the list of animal pharmacists has grown much longer,… Read More ›
Naturally-occurring substance proves effective against deadly skin cancer in laboratory tests
Contact: Joseph Carey jcarey@txbiomed.org 210-258-9437 Texas Biomedical Research Institute For the first time, scientists have demonstrated the mechanism of action of gossypin, a naturally-occurring substance found in fruits and vegetables, as a treatment for melanoma, which causes the majority of… Read More ›
The adult generations of today are less healthy than their counterparts of previous generations
Contact: Jacqueline Partarrieu press@escardio.org 33-492-947-756 European Society of Cardiology Results from a large cohort study suggest that exposure to metabolic risks of cardiovascular disease is increasing Sophia Antipolis, 10 April 2013. Despite their greater life expectancy, the adults of today… Read More ›
Omega-3 fatty acids more effective at inhibiting growth of triple-negative breast cancer
Contact: Diana Quattrone diana.quattrone@fccc.edu 215-728-7784 Fox Chase Cancer Center WASHINGTON, DC (April 9, 2013)—Researchers from Fox Chase Cancer Center have found that omega-3 fatty acids and their metabolite products slow or stop the proliferation, or growth in the… Read More ›
Lift weights to lower blood sugar? White muscle helps keep blood glucose levels under control
Contact: Laura J. Williams laurajw@umich.edu 734-615-4862 University of Michigan ANN ARBOR—Researchers in the Life Sciences Institute at the University of Michigan have challenged a long-held belief that whitening of skeletal muscle in diabetes is harmful. In fact, the white muscle… Read More ›
Scientists have rediscovered a centuries-old procedure for supercharging your brain
Spark of Genius A new technology promises to supercharge your brain with electricity. Is it too good to be true? By Will Oremus|Posted Monday, April 1, 2013, at 2:30 PM Scientists have rediscovered a centuries-old procedure for supercharging your brain…. Read More ›
Almost third of US West Coast newborns hit with thyroid problems after Fukushima nuclear disaster
Published time: April 03, 2013 19:56 A boy receives a radiation scan at a screening center in Koriyama in Fukushima prefecture (AFP Photo / Go Takayama) Researchers have discovered that the Fukushima nuclear disaster has had far-reaching health effects more… Read More ›
Medical researcher ‘stole a patented cancer-research compound to take to a university in China’
Wednesday, Apr 03 2013 By Associated Press Reporter PUBLISHED: 16:31 EST, 2 April 2013 | UPDATED: 16:31 EST, 2 April 2013 A Medical College of Wisconsin researcher has been charged with economic espionage after he stole samples of a… Read More ›
Chewing gum could make you FAT because the minty taste makes sugary food more tempting
The chemical responsible for the minty flavour in gum makes healthy food unappealing People who chew gum eat fewer meals – but not less calories – because they chose unhealthy foods By Emma Innes PUBLISHED: 08:59 EST, 29 March 2013… Read More ›
Obama signs ‘Monsanto Protection Act’ written by Monsanto-sponsored senator
Published time: March 28, 2013 19:04 US President Barack Obama (AFP Photo / Brendan Smialowsky) United States President Barack Obama has signed a bill into law that was written in part by the very billion-dollar corporation that will benefit… Read More ›
110 million Americans infected with some type of STD
Wednesday, 27 March 2013 According to new data released by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there were 19.7 million new venereal infections in the United States in 2008, bringing the total number of existing… Read More ›
Fruit flies fed organic diets are healthier than flies fed nonorganic diets, study finds
Posted on March 25, 2013 by Margaret Allen Fruit flies raised on diets based on organic foods performed better on a variety of health tests, including fertility and longevity A new study looking at the potential health benefits of organic… Read More ›
Vial containing strain of potentially deadly virus missing from Texas laboratory
By Daily Mail Reporter PUBLISHED: 18:20 EST, 24 March 2013 | UPDATED: 18:20 EST, 24 March 2013 A small vial containing a potentially harmful strain of virus has gone missing from a Texas laboratory, it was revealed today. The… Read More ›
Engineering Evil 