ScienceDaily (Nov. 15, 2012) — The popularity of organic foods and products continues to climb, creating greater demand for organic agriculture. Effective natural alternatives to synthetic chemical weed and pest management are needed to meet organic standards. Essential oils, such… Read More ›
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79th Health Research Report 08 APR 2010 – Reconstruction
In this Issue: 1. Chemical exposure before mid-30s may be critical in breast cancer development Postmenopausal breast cancer and occupational exposures 2. American industry’s thirst for water: First study of its kind in 30 years 3. Medicine residues… Read More ›
U.S. sees diabetes rates skyrocket
By Agence France-Presse Thursday, November 15, 2012 20:56 EST Topics: diabetes ♦ rise ♦ us The United States saw a dramatic rise in the number of adults suffering from diabetes between 1995 and 2010, according to official statistics released Thursday…. 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 ›
Ingredient in tequila ( Agave ) plant may fight osteoporosis and other diseases: 50 percent increase in levels of a protein associated with the build-up of new bone tissue.
2010 study posted for filing Contact: Michael Bernstein m_bernstein@acs.org 415-978-3504 (Meeting, March 21-25) 202-872-6042 (After March 25) American Chemical Society IMAGE:The agave plant, the source of tequila, also may supply a healthful food additive.Click here for more information. SAN FRANCISCO,… Read More ›
BPA shown to disrupt thyroid function in pregnant animals and offspring
Contact: Aaron Lohr alohr@endo-society.org 240-482-1380 The Endocrine Society New study uses animal model similar to humans and shows BPA can affect thyroid function Chevy Chase, MD –– In utero exposure to bisphenol A (BPA) can be associated with decreased thyroid… 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 ›
Mental health academic warns of reality TV ‘threat to British psyche’
Will Coldwell Monday, 12 November 2012 Reality television’s obsession with the “emotional meltdown of losers” is damaging the British psyche – creating a society in which we revel in seeing people hacked to pieces, a leading mental health academic… Read More ›
Pomegranate extract stimulates uterine contractions
2010 study posted for filing Contact: Samantha Martin samantha.martin@liv.ac.uk 01-517-942-248 University of Liverpool The team identified beta-sitosterol – a steroid that can inhibit the absorption of cholesterol in the intestine – as the main constituent of pomegranate seed extract. The… Read More ›
Incidence of type 1 diabetes doubles in 20 years, continues rising at 3 percent per year — but why?
2010 study posted for filing Contact: Jessica Jonap Jessica@JonapPR.com 305-864-5521 Kaplan Publishing Book investigates leading scientific hypotheses to explain mysterious increase NEW YORK–The incidence of type 1 diabetes is now twice as high among children as it was in the… Read More ›
Compound in grapes, red wine could be key to fighting prostate cancer
Contact: Christian Basi BasiC@missouri.edu 573-882-4430 University of Missouri-Columbia MU researcher finds that prostate tumor cells are more susceptible to treatment after being exposed to resveratrol, a compound found in grape skins and red wine :Nicholl has discovered that a compound… Read More ›
72nd Health Research Report 22 DEC 2009 – Reconstruction
In This Issue: (Not A lot) 1. Pistachios may reduce lung cancer risk 2. Testosterone does not induce aggression 3. Antidepressants may increase risk of stroke and death 4. Regular coffee, decaf and tea all associated with reduced risk for… Read More ›
Spices halt growth of breast stem cells, U-M study finds ( Curcumin, piperine )
2009 study posted for filing Contact: Nicole Fawcett nfawcett@umich.edu 734-764-2220 University of Michigan Health System ANN ARBOR, Mich. — A new study finds that compounds derived from the spices turmeric and pepper could help prevent breast cancer by limiting the… Read More ›
Young adults’ blood lead levels linked to depression, panic disorder
2009 study posted for filing Contact: Todd Datz tdatz@hsph.harvard.edu 617-432-3952 JAMA and Archives Journals Young adults with higher blood lead levels appear more likely to have major depression and panic disorders, even if they have exposure to lead levels generally… Read More ›
71st Health Research Report 08 DEC 2009 – Reconstruction
Editors Top Five: 1. Aspirin, Tylenol May Decrease Effectiveness of Vaccines (actually all antibodies, vaccinated or not) MUST READ 2. Popular diabetes drugs linked to increased risk of heart failure and death 3. Coffee consumption associated with reduced… Read More ›
Faulty body clock may make kids bipolar
2009 study posted for filing Contact: Graeme Baldwin graeme.baldwin@biomedcentral.com 44-020-319-22165 BioMed Central Malfunctioning circadian clock genes may be responsible for bipolar disorder in children. Researchers writing in the open access journal BMC Psychiatry found four versions of the regulatory gene… Read More ›
Acetaminophen may be linked to asthma in children and adults
2009 study posted for filing Contact: Jennifer Stawarz 847-498-8306 American College of Chest Physicians New research shows that the widely used pain reliever acetaminophen may be associated with an increased risk of asthma and wheezing in both children and adults… Read More ›
Study examines associations between antibiotic use during pregnancy and birth defects: sulfonamides and nitrofurantoins
2009 study posted for filing Contact: CDC Division of Media Relations media@cdc.gov 404-639-3286 JAMA and Archives Journals Penicillin and several other antibacterial medications commonly taken by pregnant women do not appear to be associated with many birth defects, according to… Read More ›
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Problems Associated with Low Folate Levels in Pregnant Women
2009 study posted for filing It has long been suggested that healthy folate (the natural form of folic acid) levels in expectant mothers goes hand in hand with healthy nervous system development in their children. A study published in… Read More ›
Mortality Rates Reduced among Children Whose Mothers Received Iron-folic Acid Supplements ( 31 percent reduction )
2009 study posted for filing Offspring whose mothers had been supplemented with iron-folic acid during pregnancy had dramatically reduced mortality through age 7, according to researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Researchers found that other supplement… Read More ›
69th Health Research Report 10 NOV 2009 – Reconstruction
Editors Top Five: 1. Scientists discover influenza’s Achilles heel: Antioxidants 2. Commentary warns of unexpected consequences of (antacid) proton pump inhibitor use in reflux disease 3. First national zinc campaign for childhood diarrhea increases awareness, but use lags… Read More ›
141st Health Research Report 02 NOV 2012
Editors Top Five: 1. Study: Flame Retardant ‘Firemaster 550’ Is an Endocrine Disruptor (Major Weight Gain) 2. Feinstein Institute researchers discover that bean used in Chinese food could protect against sepsis 3. Drop in testosterone tied to prostate… Read More ›
Unnatural selection: Birth control pills may alter choice of partners
2009 study posted for filing Contact: Cathleen Genova cgenova@cell.com 617-397-2802 Cell Press There is no doubt that modern contraception has enabled women to have unprecedented control over their own fertility. However, is it possible that the use of oral contraceptives… Read More ›
Higher folates, not antioxidants, can reduce hearing loss risk in men
2009 study posted for filing Contact: Matt Daigle newsroom@entnet.org 703-535-3754 American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery New research released at world’s largest ENT meeting San Diego, CA – Increased intakes of antioxidant vitamins have no bearing on… Read More ›
Aspirin Misuse May Have Made 1918 Flu Pandemic Worse
2009 study posted for filing The devastation of the 1918-1919 influenza pandemic is well known, but a new article suggests a surprising factor in the high death toll: the misuse of aspirin. Appearing in the November 1 issue of… Read More ›
67th Health Research Report 13 OCT 2009 – Reconstruction
Editors Top Five: 1. Aspirin Misuse May Have Made 1918 Flu Pandemic Worse 2. Can strep throat cause OCD, Tourette syndrome? 3. Unnatural selection: Birth control pills may alter choice of partners 4. Where’s the Science? The Sorry State of… Read More ›
Young adults may outgrow bipolar disorder
2009 study posted for filing Contact: Kelsey Jackson JacksonKN@missouri.edu 573-882-8353 University of Missouri-Columbia MU researchers find evidence that there may be developmentally limited forms of bipolar disorder COLUMBIA, Mo. –Bipolar disorder, or manic-depression, causes severe and unusual shifts in mood… Read More ›
New evidence that green tea may help improve bone health
20009 study posted for filing Contact: Michael Woods m_woods@acs.org 202-872-6293 American Chemical Society Researchers in Hong Kong are reporting new evidence that green tea — one of the most popular beverages consumed worldwide and now available as a dietary supplement… Read More ›
Rich people don’t need friends
2009 study posted for filing Contact: Steve Pogonowski steve.pogonowski@f1000.com Faculty of 1000: Biology and Medicine In a paper evaluated by f1000 Medicine, six studies tested relationships between reminders of money, social exclusion and physical pain. In The symbolic power of… Read More ›
66th Health Research Report 29 SEP 2009 – Reconstruction
Editors Top Five: 1. Zero tolerance, zero effect 2. New vitamin K analysis supports the triage theory 3. Study reveals 2/3 of prostate cancer patients do not need treatment 4. Gut worms may protect against house-dust mite allergy 5. Medical… Read More ›
On-the-job pesticide exposure associated with Parkinson’s disease
Contact: Jonathan Friedman jfriedman@thepi.org 408-542-5606 JAMA and Archives Journals Individuals whose occupation involves contact with pesticides appear to have an increased risk of having Parkinson’s disease, according to a report in the September issue of Archives of Neurology, one of… 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 ›
Vitamin C deficiency impairs early brain development: The brain retains vitamin C
Contact: Professor Jens Lykkesfeldt jopl@life.ku.dk 453-533-3163 University of Copenhagen New research at LIFE — Faculty of Life Sciences at University of Copenhagen shows that vitamin C deficiency may impair the mental development of newborn babies New research at LIFE –… Read More ›
65th Health Resarch Report 15 SEP 2009 – Reconstruction
Editors Top Five: 1. 75 percent would consider letting an unsupervised trainee perform surgery if it could be done quicker 2. Vitamin C deficiency impairs early brain development – 3. Study reveals new role of vitamin C in skin protection… Read More ›
Unlocking the body’s defenses against cancer : ‘kinase inhibitors’ cancerous cells in a flask the diseased cells stopped multiplying and began acting like normal cells again
Contact: Aeron Haworth aeron.haworth@manchester.ac.uk 44-161-275-8383 University of Manchester Scientists have discovered a way of allowing healthy cells to take charge of cancerous cells and stop them developing into tumours in what could provide a new approach to treating early-stage cancers…. Read More ›
Long-term tamoxifen use increases risk of an aggressive, hard to treat type of second breast cancer: 4 fold increase
2009 study posted for filing Contact: Kristen Woodward kwoodwar@fhcrc.org 206-667-5095 Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center Study finds a more than four-fold increased risk of ER negative second cancers SEATTLE – While long-term tamoxifen use among breast cancer survivors decreases their… Read More ›
64th Health Research Report 01 SEP 2009 – Reconstruction
Editors Top Five: 1. H1N1 Pandemic Virus Does Not Mutate Into ‘Superbug’ in UMd. Lab Study 2. Natural compounds, chemotherapeutic drugs may become partners in cancer therapy 3. Heat forms potentially harmful substance in high-fructose corn syrup 4…. Read More ›
Active ingredients in marijuana found to spread and prolong pain : Transforms transient normal pain into persistent chronic pain
2009 study posted for filing Contact: Jim Kelly jpkelly@utmb.edu 409-772-8791 University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston Research has implications for medical use of drug and concepts of chronic pain GALVESTON, Texas — Imagine that you’re working on your back… Read More ›
A video rebuttal to the IOM’s recommendations of 20ng/ml of Vitamin D being adequate
A rebuttal to the IOM’s recommendations of 20ng/ml of vitamin D being adequate. Their report being titled ” Nearly 80 Million Americans Won’t Need vitamin D Supplements under new guidlines”
SAMe ( S-adenosylmethionine ) is Effective in Preventing Formation of Primary Liver Cancer in Rats
2009 study posted for filing A new study investigated the effectiveness of S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe) in the prevention and treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) or primary liver cancer. SAMe, a widely available nutritional supplement, with little known side effects, was found… Read More ›
Zinc supplementation significantly increases activation of the cells (T cells) responsible for destroying viruses and bacteria
2009 study posted for filing Contact: Cody Mooneyhan cmooneyhan@faseb.org 301-634-7104 Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology Got zinc? New zinc research suggests novel therapeutic targets New report in the Journal of Leukocyte Biology suggests that zinc activates a key… 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 ›
Asian Spice Could Reduce Breast Cancer Risk in Postmenopausal Women Exposed to Hormone Replacement Therapy, MU Study Finds
2009 study posted for filing July 13, 2009 COLUMBIA, Mo. – Previous studies have found that postmenopausal women who have taken a combined estrogen and progestin hormone replacement therapy have increased their risk of developing progestin-accelerated breast tumors…. Read More ›
Probiotics help gastric-bypass patients lose weight more quickly, Stanford study shows
2009 study posted for filing Contact: Diane Rogers donut@stanford.edu 650-723-3900 Stanford University Medical Center STANFORD, Calif. — New research from the Stanford University School of Medicine and Stanford Hospital & Clinics suggests that the use of a dietary supplement after… 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 ›
CDC Wants Safety Threat Information on Goose Flu
WASHINGTON (CN) – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention request information and comments to questions on a highly contagious “goose” variant of avian influenza H5N1 viruses. The viruses contain a hemagglutinin from the Goose/Guangdong/1/96 lineage. The CDC, among other… Read More ›
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