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• Medical ethics under Nazism

  By Ralph Turchiano on May 5, 2017

  Public Release: 4-May-2017 Lessons in inhumanity   Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin Did Nazi-era physicians study medical ethics? Does the concept of medical ethics exist independently of political systems? These were the questions driving Dr. Florian Bruns of Charité – Universitätsmedizin… Read More ›

• 50 per cent of baby rice food products still contain an illegal level of inorganic arsenic.

  By Ralph Turchiano on May 5, 2017

  Public Release: 4-May-2017 Queen’s research shows illegal levels of arsenic found in baby foods Queen’s University Belfast In January 2016, the EU imposed a maximum limit of inorganic arsenic on manufacturers in a bid to mitigate associated health risks. Researchers… Read More ›

• Political talk plagues workers months after US election

  By Ralph Turchiano on May 5, 2017

  Public Release: 3-May-2017   Americans say political discussions with coworkers are causing stress, hurting job performance American Psychological Association American workers are more likely to say they are feeling stressed and cynical because of political discussions at work now than… Read More ›

• Phthalates increase the risk of allergies among children

  By Ralph Turchiano on May 5, 2017

  Public Release: 3-May-2017   Researchers have demonstrated that increased exposure to phthalates during pregnancy and breastfeeding leads to epigenetic modifications in children Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research – UFZ Phthalates, which are used as plasticizers in plastics, can considerably increase… Read More ›

• Patients with drug-resistant malaria cured by plant therapy

  By Ralph Turchiano on May 3, 2017

  

  We review the study ” Patients with drug-resistant malaria cured by plant therapy ‘ in regard to 18 critically ill patients whom were resistant to all other malaria treatments were cured of malaria with Artemisia annua dried leaf tablets in… Read More ›

• Fake news and filters aren’t fooling internet users

  By Ralph Turchiano on May 3, 2017 • ( 1 )

  Public Release: 3-May-2017   Michigan State University   Despite what some politicians argue, fake news and biased search algorithms aren’t swaying public opinion, finds a Michigan State University researcher. Commissioned and funded by Google, William Dutton, director of MSU’s James… Read More ›

• Common antibiotics linked to increased risk of miscarriage

  By Ralph Turchiano on May 2, 2017

  Public Release: 1-May-2017   Canadian Medical Association Journal   Many classes of common antibiotics, such as macrolides, quinolones, tetracyclines, sulfonamides and metronidazole, were associated with an increased risk of miscarriage in early pregnancy, according to a new study published in… Read More ›

• Widespread vitamin D deficiency likely due to sunscreen use, increase of chronic diseases

  By Ralph Turchiano on May 2, 2017

  Public Release: 1-May-2017   Study in The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association highlights risk factors, treatment protocols American Osteopathic Association CHICAGO — May 1, 2017 — Results from a clinical review published in The Journal of the American Osteopathic… Read More ›

• Italian coffee reduces the risk of prostate cancer by 53%

  By Ralph Turchiano on May 1, 2017

  

  We briefly review the research ” Italian-style coffee reduces the risk of prostate cancer” an epidemiological study which showed a 53% risk reduction. Citation: Reduction by coffee consumption of prostate cancer risk: Evidence from the Moli-sani cohort and cellular models…. Read More ›

• Monosodium glutamate (MSG) damages memory and coordination, exercise can help recover

  By Ralph Turchiano on April 28, 2017

  Public Release: 26-Apr-2017 Resistance exercises recover motor and memory impairment caused by flavor enhancer The Physiological Society A study in rats, published in Experimental Physiology, showed that resistance exercise recovers memory and motor impairment caused by the flavour enhancer monosodium… Read More ›

• Common pesticide damages honey bee’s ability to fly

  By Ralph Turchiano on April 28, 2017

  Public Release: 26-Apr-2017   Study provides the first evidence that a broadly used pesticide alone can harm bee flight University of California – San Diego Biologists at the University of California San Diego have demonstrated for the first time that… Read More ›

• High-fructose diet during and after pregnancy can cause a fatty liver in offspring

  By Ralph Turchiano on April 28, 2017

  Public Release: 26-Apr-2017   A diet high in fructose-containing sugars eaten during pregnancy or while breastfeeding can cause offspring to have a fatty liver, increasing their chances of developing obesity or type 2 diabetes The Physiological Society A diet high… Read More ›

• A chicken-egg question: Where do baby genes come from?

  By Ralph Turchiano on April 28, 2017

  Public Release: 26-Apr-2017   New genes are more likely to emerge full-fledged from a genome’s ‘junk’ DNA, according to UA scientists. University of Arizona   New genes are more likely to appear on the stage of evolution in full-fledged form… Read More ›

• Alarming voter irregularities reported across France as fears mount election being Rigged

  By Ralph Turchiano on April 26, 2017 • ( 1 )

    Wednesday, 26 April 2017 Less than 24 hours after the publication of the results of the first round of the presidential election in France, irregularities are being reported on both sides. In some places, there is fear of a… Read More ›

• Orange essential oil may help alleviate PTSD and Anxiety

  By Ralph Turchiano on April 26, 2017

  

  We review the recent study” Orange essential oil may help alleviate post-traumatic stress disorder ” in regard to how just the scent could potentially assuage PTSD symptoms in humans Citation: Experimental Biology 2017. (2017, April 24). Orange essential oil may… Read More ›

• China Bans the name Muhammad, Fatima… for newborns

  By Ralph Turchiano on April 25, 2017

    Wednesday, 26 April 2017 In response to unrest in the predominantly Muslim portions of far western China, Beijing has banned baby names that refer to Islam. Local authorities in the far western reaches of the world’s fourth-largest country have… Read More ›

• The economic elite still call the shots for financial policy

  By Ralph Turchiano on April 24, 2017

  Public Release: 24-Apr-2017   According to a dissertation at the University of Helsinki, multinational elites continue to be committed to an interconnected global economy characterized by the free movement of the factors of production University of Helsinki   According to… Read More ›

• The fading American dream: Economic mobility has nearly halved since 1940

  By Ralph Turchiano on April 24, 2017 • ( 1 )

  Public Release: 24-Apr-2017   American Association for the Advancement of Science   Caption An infographic conveying results by Chetty et al., which reveal that the probability for children to attain a higher income than their parents has dropped dramatically —… Read More ›

• ‘Alarmingly high’ risk of death for people with opioid use disorder in general medical care

  By Ralph Turchiano on April 24, 2017

  Public Release: 24-Apr-2017 Wolters Kluwer Health April 24, 2017 – Almost one-fifth of patients with opioid use disorder (OUD) in a large healthcare system died during a four-year follow-up period, reports a study in the Journal of Addiction Medicine, the… Read More ›

• No Joke: U.N. Elects Saudi Arabia to Women’s Rights Commission, For 2018-2022 Term

  By Ralph Turchiano on April 24, 2017

  The Geneva-based human rights group UN Watch condemned the U.N.’s election of Saudi Arabia, “the world’s most misogynistic regime,” to a 2018-2022 term on its Commission on the Status of Women, the U.N. agency “exclusively dedicated to the promotion of… Read More ›

• Odds of being misdiagnosed?

  By Ralph Turchiano on April 24, 2017

  

  We briefly review the Mayo Clinic Study ” The value of second opinions demonstrated in study ” In which they find the initial diagnosis was right only 12% of the time. Citation- Extent of diagnostic agreement among medical referrals. Journal… Read More ›

• Daily consumption of sodas, fruit juices and artificially sweetened sodas affect brain

  By Ralph Turchiano on April 21, 2017

  Public Release: 20-Apr-2017   Boston University Medical Center   (Boston)–Data from the Framingham Heart Study (FHS) has shown that people who more frequently consume sugary beverages such as sodas and fruit juices are more likely to have poorer memory, smaller… Read More ›

• Environmental ‘memories’ passed on for 14 generations

  By Ralph Turchiano on April 21, 2017

  Public Release: 20-Apr-2017   CRG scientists have discovered that the impact of environmental change can be passed on in the genes of tiny nematode worms for at least 14 generations — the most that has ever been seen in animals… Read More ›

• New study ranks hazardous asteroid effects from least to most destructive

  By Ralph Turchiano on April 21, 2017

  Public Release: 19-Apr-2017   Violent winds, shock waves from impacts pose greatest threat to humans American Geophysical Union   WASHINGTON, DC — If an asteroid struck Earth, which of its effects–scorching heat, flying debris, towering tsunamis–would claim the most lives?… Read More ›

• Lutein essential for working memory in older adults

  By Ralph Turchiano on April 19, 2017

  

  We review the research ” Study links nutrition to brain health and intelligence in older adults ” in regard to maintaining crystallized intelligence ” – the ability to use the skills and knowledge one has acquired over a lifetime”. Citation:… Read More ›

• Magnesium could prevent fractures by 44%

  By Ralph Turchiano on April 17, 2017

  

  We briefly review the study “Low serum magnesium levels are associated with increased risk of fractures: a long-term prospective cohort study” in regard to decreasing bone fracture risk by 44%. Citation: Low serum magnesium levels are associated with increased risk… Read More ›

• No one really knows how the most advanced algorithms do what they do. That could be a problem. – MIT Technology Review

  By Ralph Turchiano on April 15, 2017

  The Dark Secret at the Heart of AI by Will Knight April 11, 2017 Last year, a strange self-driving car was released onto the quiet roads of Monmouth County, New Jersey. The experimental vehicle, developed by researchers at the chip… Read More ›

• US streams carry surprisingly extensive mixture of pollutants

  By Ralph Turchiano on April 14, 2017

  Public Release: 12-Apr-2017   American Chemical Society Many U.S. waterways carry a variety of pollutants, but not much is known about the composition or health effects of these chemical combinations. A new in-depth study, however, is providing insight as it… Read More ›

• Stevia helps control blood sugar levels even in the presence of antibiotics

  By Ralph Turchiano on April 12, 2017

  

  We review the recent research ” Researchers unravel how stevia controls blood sugar levels ” in addition to how stevia can still help maintain blood glucose control with a disrupted microbiome Citation” Steviol glycosides enhance pancreatic beta-cell function and taste… Read More ›

• Two in 5 GPs to ‘quit within 5 years’

  By Ralph Turchiano on April 11, 2017

  Public Release: 11-Apr-2017   Large scale survey exposes severity of impending GP shortfall University of Exeter   Around two in every five GPs in the South West have said they intend to quit within the next five years, exposing the… Read More ›

• Hackers can crack your cell phone PIN# 100% of the time in 5 attempts or less

  By Ralph Turchiano on April 11, 2017

  Public Release: 10-Apr-2017 Are your sensors spying on you? How criminals can steal your PIN by tracking the motion of your phone Newcastle University Hackers are able to decipher PINs and passwords just from the way we tilt our phone… Read More ›

• New tool can help estimate genetically modified pollen spread

  By Ralph Turchiano on April 11, 2017

  Public Release: 10-Apr-2017   University of British Columbia Okanagan campus   Food purists may have cause to celebrate thanks to a recent international study directed by the University of British Columbia. The study, which evaluated the spread of genetically modified… Read More ›

• Cellular Aging Reversed

  By Ralph Turchiano on April 10, 2017

  

  We review the ground breaking study ” Reversing aging now possible! “. Were researchers we able to actually restore cell division to a healthy state. * Chemical screening identifies ATM as a target for alleviating senescence Nature Chemical Biology (2017)… Read More ›

• Teacher resignation letters paint bleak picture of US education

  By Ralph Turchiano on April 7, 2017

  Public Release: 6-Apr-2017   Michigan State University   EAST LANSING, Mich. – As teacher resignation letters increasingly go public — and viral — new research indicates teachers are not leaving solely due to low pay and retirement, but also because… Read More ›

• Neonicotinoids detected in drinking water in agricultural area

  By Ralph Turchiano on April 7, 2017

  Public Release: 5-Apr-2017   American Chemical Society   Concern over the use of neonicotinoid pesticides is growing as studies find them in rivers and streams, and link them with declining bee populations and health effects in other animals. Now researchers… Read More ›

• What are common dermatologic features of classic movie villains?

  By Ralph Turchiano on April 7, 2017

  Public Release: 5-Apr-2017   The JAMA Network Journals   Dermatologic features are used in movies to contrast good and evil in heroes and villains. So what features are common? In a new article published by JAMA Dermatology, Julia A. Croley,… Read More ›

• Potassium more vital for Blood Pressure than low sodium?

  By Ralph Turchiano on April 5, 2017

  

  Potassium may be more important to those with high blood pressure than low sodium. We review the recent study ” Cardiovascular benefits associated with higher dietary K vs. lower dietary Na evidence from population and mechanistic studies, in regard to… Read More ›

• Low-dose penicillin in early life induces long-term behavioral changes

  By Ralph Turchiano on April 4, 2017

  Public Release: 4-Apr-2017   McMaster University Hamilton, Ont. (April 4, 2017) – In a landmark study, researchers at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton and McMaster University have found that providing clinical (low) doses of penicillin to pregnant mice and their offspring… Read More ›

• How to hack a cell

  By Ralph Turchiano on April 4, 2017

  Public Release: 4-Apr-2017   Boston University engineer programs living cells Boston University College of Engineering   The human body is made up of trillions of cells, microscopic computers that carry out complex behaviors according to the signals they receive from… Read More ›

• Babies cry most in UK, Canada, Italy & Netherlands

  By Ralph Turchiano on April 4, 2017

  Public Release: 3-Apr-2017   Babies cry more in Britain, Canada and Italy, than the rest of the world — according to new research by the University of Warwick. University of Warwick   Babies cry more in Britain, Canada, Italy and… Read More ›

• Reversing aging now possible!

  By Ralph Turchiano on April 4, 2017

  Public Release: 3-Apr-2017   World’s first to confirm that as cell aging progresses DGIST (Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology)   IMAGE: Discovering the key to revealing the secret of reversible aging recovery. Credit: DGIST DGIST’s research team discovered… Read More ›

• New report links early life antibiotic use to inflammatory gut diseases in adulthood

  By Ralph Turchiano on April 4, 2017

  Public Release: 3-Apr-2017   New research published in the Journal of Leukocyte Biology suggests that antibiotic use in newborn offspring alters gut bacteria in ways that may increase the likelihood of inflammatory diseases Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology… Read More ›

• Upgrading humans into GODS will be the next ‘billion dollar industry’ expert claims

  By Ralph Turchiano on April 3, 2017

    Expert said today’s humans will become obsolete within the next 60 years Humans will transform themselves into ‘gods’ with technology upgrades But because the technology will be expensive, not everyone will be able to do so Will cause a… Read More ›

• Top Clinton aide, summoned by Congress, found dead

  By Ralph Turchiano on April 3, 2017

  Monday, 03 April 2017 Just days after being summoned to appear before Trey Gowdy’s congressional committee to testify about Hillary Clinton’s email server, one of her aides was found dead at home of “natural causes.” John Wilson McGill, 34, was… Read More ›

• Large Vitamin C dosages shown to shorten cold duration

  By Ralph Turchiano on April 3, 2017

  

  We review the research ” Larger doses of vitamin C may lead to a greater reduction in common cold duration and infections” in regard to Vitamin C placebo control studies primarily showing benefit at 3 grams or more. Citation: Vitamin… Read More ›

• Judge rules Donald Trump incited violence | The Independent

  By Ralph Turchiano on April 2, 2017 • ( 1 )

  The courts keep taking Donald Trump both seriously and literally. And the president’s word choices are proving to be a real headache. A federal judge in Kentucky is the latest to take Trump at his word when he says something… Read More ›

• Child was taken away by social services because grandparents locked her in her bedroom to stop her wandering around at night

  By Ralph Turchiano on April 2, 2017

  Olivia Rudgard, social affairs correspondent 2 APRIL 2017 • 4:07PM A child was taken away from her grandparents and put into foster care after they locked her in her room overnight. The seven-year-old, from the West Midlands, was put into… Read More ›

• Follow-up study suggests group meditation reduced murder rates in large US cities

  By Ralph Turchiano on March 30, 2017

  Public Release: 30-Mar-2017   Large groups practicing the advanced Transcendental Meditation program were associated with significant reductions in murder rates in US urban areas during the period 2007-2010 Maharishi University of Management   Caption A slightly rising trend in the… Read More ›

• Very low frequency electromagnetic field exposure linked to motor neurone disease

  By Ralph Turchiano on March 30, 2017

  Public Release: 29-Mar-2017   Association evident among men exposed through work BMJ Workplace exposure to very low frequency electromagnetic fields may be linked to a doubling in risk of developing the most common form of motor neurone disease–amyotrophic lateral sclerosis,… Read More ›

• Vitamin C effective in targeting cancer stem cells

  By Ralph Turchiano on March 29, 2017

  

  We review the study ” Vitamin C effective in targeting cancer stem cells ” in regard to how it is at least 10 times more effective at eliminating cancer stem cells than other tested pharmaceutical agents. We will also briefly… Read More ›

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