I have decided to post a quick data rebuttal, after the publishing of a few misguided headlines (i.e ” Statins have virtually no side-effects, study finds”, and “Give statins to all over-40s, says heart surgery pioneer”, from the London Telegraph… Read More ›
Conditions and Diseases
Vitamin E and Selenium raise cancer risk, Oh Really? Let us Disect the Research, and the Researchers
The SELECT trial is being utilized for sensationalist counter intuitive claims in regards to certain nutrients. The following posted below is simply a rational to why the SELECT trial being interpreted by the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is flawed. Unfortunately… Read More ›
Health Research Report -Video- 18 NOV 2013
Topics: Ibuprofen and paracetamol Useless as well as make Colds and sore throats worse * BMJ NOV 2013 Flu Shots may kill you if you have Gelatin Allergies *ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting notes NOV 2013 Hay Fever (Oral Allergy Syndrome)… Read More ›
165th Health Research Report 5 OCT 2015 ( Synopsis)
Health Research Report 165th Issue Date 5 OCT 2013 Compiled By Ralph Turchiano FOUND AT : http://www.healthresearchreport.me In This Issue: 1. Melatonin helps control weight gain as it stimulates the appearance of ‘beige… Read More ›
Health Research Report 30 SEP 2013
Topics: Melatonin consumption shown to help increase metabolism /Burn fat * Journal of Pineal Research : 26 SEP 2013 Multiple Sclerosis reversed in 100% of animals using Calcitriol & ongoing Vitamin D Sup * Journal of Neuroimmunology : Online August… Read More ›
The Hidden Threat That Could Prevent Polio’s Global Eradication – Vaccinated Children that Become “chronic excreters”
Polio could soon be wiped out—but only if scientists can track down the last carriers By Helen Branswell Image: GETTY IMAGES Global eradication of polio has been the ultimate game of Whack-a-Mole for the past decade; when it… Read More ›
161st Health Research Report 10 AUG 2013 – Synopsis
http://www.healthresearchreport.me In this issue: 1. Plant-Based Compound May Inhibit HIV Infection, Research Shows 2. Methamphetamine increases susceptibility to deadly fungal infection 3. Exercise May be the Best Medicine for Alzheimer’s 4. Study finds evidence of nerve damage in… Read More ›
Health Research Report 29 JUL 2013
Topics: DHA for Chronic Pain – Annal of Neurology Vitamins and Minerals as an alternative psychiatric medications – 2013 IFT Ginkgo Biloba Extract for Effectively treats Vascular Dementia – Neural Regeneration Research V8 N18 2013 BPA – Damages Teeth Enamel … Read More ›
Middle-aged males suffering from epidemic of wife-induced disease
Kuchikomi Jun. 07, 2013 – 06:44AM JST ( 91 ) TOKYO — In Japanese, “kogen-byo” is connective tissue disease (previously referred to as collagen disease), and used to describe systemic autoimmune diseases such as lupus. But Japanese males may also… Read More ›
155th Health Research Report Synopsis 17 MAY 2013
155th Health Research Report Synopsis 17 MAY 2013 1. Vitamin C may head off lung problems in babies born to pregnant smokers 2. Magnesium may be as important to kids’ bone health as calcium 3. Preterm infants may need… Read More ›
153rd Health Research Report Synopsis 19 APR 2013
In this Issue: 1. Lift weights to lower blood sugar? White muscle helps keep blood glucose levels under control 2. New evidence that natural substances in green coffee beans help control blood sugar levels 3. New evidence… Read More ›
Health Research Report 08 MAR 2013
Topics: Higher Levels of Several toxic metals with Autism Why you tire during exercise Dietary Cholesterol is good for the Heart – Sphingomyelin BPA raises risk for childhood asthma
Liver cancer survival time tripled by virus: JX-594
18:00 10 February 2013 by Andy Coghlan For similar stories, visit the Cancer and GM Organisms Topic Guides The virus used in the vaccine that helped eradicate smallpox is now working its magic on liver cancer. A genetically engineered version… Read More ›
Health Research Report 25 JAN 2013
Topics: Antibacterial Agents form Dioxins Breast Cancer Screening More Harm than Good Are Antidepressants Overused? Humans are a Plague
Health Research Report 04 JAN 2013
Topics Medications in Food, Cause for illness Cholesterol Medicine affects energy production in muscle in up to 75% of people. More Deaths Blamed on Plavix 100 Richest People in the world increased wealth by 241 Billion in 2012
Foodborne Illness Could Have Sinister Causes : Medications being intentionally added
Contact: Angela Collom acollom@acponline.org 215-351-2653 American College of Physicians Observation Article: Foodborne Illness Could Have Sinister Causes Doctors should consider the intentional addition of medicine to food as a potential cause of foodborne disease outbreaks. The World Health Organization… Read More ›
93rd Health Research Report 14 NOV 2010 – Reconstruction
Editors Top Five: Black raspberries may prevent colon cancer Study finds Plantar Fasciitis? Stretching seems to do the trick Obesity rate will reach at least 42 percent, say models of social contagion Dangerous chemicals in food wrappers likely… Read More ›
Watercress may ‘turn off’ breast cancer signal
2010 study posted for filing Contact: Sophie Docker S.Docker@soton.ac.uk 0044-023-805-98933 University of Southampton The research, unveiled at a press conference today (14 September 2010), shows that the watercress compound is able to interfere with the function of a protein which… Read More ›
Health Research Report-Video 21st DEC 2012
Topics: Mealworms for food Aspirin Related to Age Related Macular Degeneration Iodine and Pregnancy
Pigs in southern China infected with avian flu: Recent Infections of H1N1 & H3N2
Contact: Jim Sliwa jsliwa@asmusa.org 202-942-9297 American Society for Microbiology Researchers report for the first time the seroprevalence of three strains of avian influenza viruses in pigs in southern China, but not the H5N1 avian influenza virus. Their research, published online… Read More ›
91st Health Research Report 10 OCT 2010 – Reconstruction
Health Research Report 91st Issue 10 OCT 2010 Compiled By Ralph Turchiano http://www.vit.bz http://www.youtube.com/vhfilm http://www.facebook.com/engineeringevil http://www.engineeringevil.com http://www.healthresearchreport.me Editors Top Five: 1. Diabetes risk may fall as magnesium intake climbs 2. J&J, FDA leaders take heat for ‘phantom’ recall 3. Vitamin D… Read More ›
Higher levels of vitamin B6, common amino acid associated with lower risk of lung cancer
2010 study posted for filing Contact: Paul Brennan, Ph.D. Brennan@iarc.fr JAMA and Archives Journals This release is available in Chinese. An analysis that included nearly 400,000 participants finds that those with higher blood levels of vitamin B6 and the essential… Read More ›
84th Health Research Report 24 JUN 2010 – Reconstruction
Health Research Report 84th Issue 24 JUN 2010 Compiled By Ralph Turchiano http://www.vit.bz http://www.youtube.com/vhfilm www.facebook.com/engineeringevil http://www.engineeringevil.com www.healthresearchreport.me In this issue: 1. Tumor virus is best predictor of throat cancer survival 2. Molecular link between diabetes and schizophrenia connects food and mood 3…. Read More ›
Poultry disease vaccine brings short-term results but long-term problems: live vaccines that protect poultry against Newcastle Disease may be altering the genetic makeup of the wild virus strains
2010 study posted for filing Contact: Amitabh Avasthi axa47@psu.edu 814-865-9481 Penn State Attenuated live vaccines that protect poultry against Newcastle Disease may be altering the genetic makeup of the wild virus strains, which could make future outbreaks unpredictable and difficult… Read More ›
Breakthrough Nanoparticle Halts Multiple Sclerosis in Mice, Offers Hope for Other Immune-Related Diseases
A biodegradable nanoparticle turns out to be the perfect vehicle to stealthily deliver an antigen that tricks the immune system into stopping its attack on myelin and halt a model of relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis (MS) in mice, researchers report…. Read More ›
Indian spice may delay liver damage and cirrhosis
2010 study posted for filing Contact: Emma Dickinson edickinson@bmjgroup.com 44-207-383-6529 BMJ-British Medical Journal Curcumin improves sclerosing cholangitis in Mdr2 -/- mice by inhibition of cholangiocyte inflammatory response and portal myofibroblast proliferation Curcumin, one of the principal components of the Indian… Read More ›
Trans fats linked to increased endometriosis risk and omega-3-rich food linked to lower risk
2010 study posted for filing Contact: Emma Ross rosswrite@mac.com European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology Women whose diets are rich in foods containing Omega-3 oils might be less likely to develop endometriosis, while those whose diets are heavily laden… Read More ›
High systolic BP in patients with chest pain linked with favorable prognosis
2010 study posted for filing Contact: Fredrik H. Nystrom fredrik.nystrom@lio.se JAMA and Archives Journals New research finds that there is an inverse association between the level of supine (lying face up) systolic blood pressure measured on admission to an intensive… Read More ›
Virus infections may be contributing factor in onset of gluten intolerance
2010 study posted for filing Contact: Paivi Saavalainen paivi.saavalainen@helsinki.fi 358-094-742-5086 Academy of Finland Recent research findings indicate a possible connection between virus infections, the immune system and the onset of gluten intolerance, also known as coeliac disease. A research project… Read More ›
‘Dung of the devil’ plant roots point to new swine flu drugs: Showed greater potency against influenza A (H1N1) than a prescription antiviral drugs
2009 study posted for filing Contact: Michael Woods m_woods@acs.org 202-872-6293 American Chemical Society Scientists in China have discovered that roots of a plant used a century ago during the great Spanish influenza pandemic contains substances with powerful effects in laboratory… Read More ›
Common food dye may hold promise in treating spinal cord injury: stops the cascade of molecular events that cause secondary damage to the spinal cord
2009 study posted for filing Contact: Mark Michaud mark_michaud@urmc.rochester.edu 585-273-4790 University of Rochester Medical Center A common food additive that gives M&Ms and Gatorade their blue tint may offer promise for preventing the additional – and serious – secondary damage… Read More ›
62nd Health Research Report 04 AUG 2009 – Reconstruction
Editors top 5: Common household pesticides linked to childhood cancer cases in Washington area Got zinc? New zinc research suggests novel therapeutic targets Study Links Virus To Some Cases Of Common Skin Cancer Millions of US children low in… Read More ›
New evidence that popular dietary supplement may help prevent, treat cataracts: Carnosine
2009 study posted for filing Contact: Michael Woods m_woods@acs.org 202-872-6293 American Chemical Society Biochemistry Researchers are reporting evidence from tissue culture experiments that the popular dietary supplement carnosine may help to prevent and treat cataracts, a clouding of the lens… Read More ›
61st Health Research Report 21 JUL 2009 – Reconstruction
Editors Top Five: 1. Easter Island compound extends lifespan of old mice 2. Is obesity an oral bacterial disease? 3. Are we what our mothers ate? 4. New evidence that popular dietary supplement may help prevent, treat cataracts 5…. Read More ›
60th Health Research Report 07 JUL 2009 – Reconstruction
Editors Top Five: 1.Your Arteries on Wonder Bread 2.Report: Prostate cancer screening has yet to prove its worth 3. Doubts cast on credibility of some published clinical trials 4. Health food supplement may curb compulsive hair pulling 5. Acid-reducing medicines… Read More ›
Chest band may relieve a chronic cough
Contact: Jennifer Stawarz jstawarz@chestnet.org 847-498-8306 American College of Chest Physicians A soft, extendible band fitted around the chest may help to relieve cough in patients with persistent dry cough. Over the course of 1 year, Japanese researchers evaluated the antitussive… Read More ›
Daily vibration may combat prediabetes in youth : 20min daily was better than prescription drugs at reducing levels of hemoglobin A1
Contact: Toni Baker tbaker@georgiahealth.edu 706-721-4421 Georgia Health Sciences University AUGUSTA, Ga. – Daily sessions of whole-body vibration may combat prediabetes in adolescents, dramatically reducing inflammation, average blood glucose levels and symptoms such as frequent urination, researchers report. In mice that… Read More ›
Cochrane Review finds no benefit from routine health checks
Contact: Jennifer Beal sciencenewsroom@wiley.com 44-012-437-70633 Wiley Carrying out general health checks does not reduce deaths overall or from serious diseases like cancer and heart disease, according to Cochrane researchers. The researchers, who carried out a systematic review on the subject… Read More ›
Aspirin and similar drugs may be associated with brain microbleeds in older adults: Causes amyloid accumulation often related to Alzheimer’s disease
2009 study posted for filing Contact: Monique M.B. Breteler, M.D., Ph.D. m.breteler@erasmusmc.nl JAMA and Archives Journals Individuals who take aspirin or other medications that prevent blood clotting by inhibiting the accumulation of platelets appear more likely to have tiny, asymptomatic… Read More ›
48th Health Research Report 20 JAN 2009 – Reconstruction
Editors Top Five: Not enough research to justify a top five yet. In this issue: 1. Maslinic acid provides a natural defense against colon cancer 2. Chemopreventive agents in black raspberries identified 3. Study shows California’s… Read More ›
47th Health Research Report 06 JAN 2009 – Reconstruction
Editors Top Five: **Holiday Light Version In this issue: 1. Common food additive found to increase risk and speed spread of lung cancer 2. Another reason to avoid high-fat diet — it can disrupt our biological… Read More ›
New study proves that pain is not a symptom of arthritis, pain causes arthritis
2008 study posted for filing Contact: Greg Williams Greg_Williams@urmc.rochester.edu 585-273-1757 University of Rochester Medical Center New treatments will seek to interrupt ‘crosstalk’ between joints and the spinal cord Pain is more than a symptom of osteoarthritis, it is an inherent… Read More ›
Drinking chamomile tea daily with meals may help prevent the complications of diabetes, which include loss of vision, nerve damage, and kidney damage
2008 Post for filing Drinking chamomile tea may help fight complications of diabetes Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry Drinking chamomile tea daily with meals may help prevent the complications of diabetes, which include loss of vision, nerve damage, and… Read More ›
New research suggests diabetes transmitted from parents to children
2008 posted for filing Contact: Nick Zagorski nzagorski@asbmb.org 301-634-7366 American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology An unusual form of inheritance may have a role in the rising rate of diabetes, especially in children and young adults, in the United… Read More ›
Only one in six ‘baby boomers’ in good health
Only one in six ‘baby boomers’ is retiring in good health, with most succombing to a range of conditions and diseases including high cholesterol, osteoporosis or cancer, a study has found. The ‘baby boomer’ generation is likely to dictate the… Read More ›
Anemia of chronic disease: an adaptive response?
Re-Post for file 2008 Contact: Jennifer Paterson 613-798-5555 x19691 Canadian Medical Association Journal The anemia of chronic disease may be a beneficial, adaptive response to the underlying disease, rather than a negative effect of the illness, postulates an analysis article… Read More ›
Coffee’s aroma kick-starts genes in the brain
Re-Post for Filing 2008 Contact: Michael Woods m_woods@acs.org 202-872-4400 American Chemical Society IMAGE:Scientists report that the simple inhalation of coffee by rats has changed their gene expressions in ways that help reduce sleep deprivation-induced stress.Click here for more information. Journal… Read More ›
Study: Routine ovarian cancer screenings are ineffective
By Agence France-Presse Tuesday, September 11, 2012 14:01 EDT Topics: cancer specialists ♦ ovarian cancer ♦ US Preventive Services Task Force member Routine screening for ovarian cancer is ineffective and at times can do more harm than good, a panel… Read More ›
Miracle leaves that may help protect against liver damage: Sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides)
Contact: Meral Nugent meral.nugent@soci.org 020-759-81533 Society of Chemical Industry Sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides) berries are well known for their cholesterol busting properties, but scientists in India say that its leaves are also rich in anti-oxidants and may help ward off… Read More ›
Licorice extract provides new treatment option for canker sores
Re-post for filing 2008 Contact: Stefanie Schroeder media@agd.org 312-440-4346 Academy of General Dentistry CHICAGO (May 22, 2008) – What common oral condition appears as shallow ulcers of different sizes, affects one in five Americans, can be caused by food allergies… Read More ›