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B vitamins found to halve brain shrinkage in old
reuters.com - 9-8-10
Daily tablets of large doses of B vitamins can halve the rate of brain shrinkage in elderly people with memory problems and may slow their progression toward dementia, data from a British trial showed on Wednesday.
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Non-stick frying pans 'could raise bad cholesterol in children'
dailymail.co.uk - 9-8-10
Exposure to chemicals used in non-stick frying pans could raise the levels of cholesterol in children, U.S researchers have warned.
A study found youngsters with the highest levels of these compounds in their blood had measurably higher levels of total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein, or LDL - the so-called 'bad' cholesterol - compared with children with lower readings.
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Foods made with added sugar cause high cholesterol
naturalnews.com - 9-8-10
A diet lower in sugar corresponds directly to lower cholesterol and other markers of improved heart health, according to a study conducted by researchers from Emory University and published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
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Your dentist may be poisoning your children
naturalnews.com - 9-8-10
A new study out of Harvard Medical School has found that much of the white resin material used in dental fillings and sealants contains dangerous levels of bisphenol A (BPA). According to the analysis, enzymes in saliva can break down the tainted dental material and extract BPA from it, exposing children to unknown levels of the harmful chemical.
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Grapefruit compound could treat diabetes, lower cholesterol and produce Atkin's diet benefits without dieting
naturalnews.com - 9-8-10
Big Pharma has been doggedly searching for drugs that target a group of nuclear receptor proteins in the human body known by the long title of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors (PPARs, for short). The reason? PPARs regulate the expression of genes that are involved in fat and carbohydrate metabolism, among other functions -- so the theory is that if drugs could control PPARs, the medications would treat diabetes, high cholesterol and even maybe
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Statins may cut arthritis risk, study suggests
bbc.co.uk - 9-6-10
Taking statins may reduce the risk of rheumatoid arthritis, a study suggests
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H1N1 Pandemic Flu Even Milder Than Seasonal Strains
businessweek.com - 9-8-10
(HealthDay News) -- The H1N1 pandemic flu, which swept across the United States last year, was actually no more serious than most seasonal strains, a new study confirms.
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Men more likely to lose their memory: 'Exciting' finding in hunt for Alzheimer's cure
dailymail.co.uk - 9-7-10
Men are more likely than women to suffer problems with memory and thinking as they age, research has shown.
Scientists studied more than 2,000 people aged 70 to 89 and found that rates of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) were 50 per cent higher in men than in women.
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The men working themselves to death: No exercise and long hours double fatal heart risk
dailymail.co.uk - 9-7-10
Unfit men who work long hours double their risk of dying from heart disease, experts have warned.
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US government to spend billions to help Big Pharma produce flu vaccines faster
naturalnews.com - 9-7-10
Federal health officials are pushing hard this year to convince everyone to get the flu shot, but according to reports, this will only be possible if drug companies are able to produce the vaccines quicker than they did last year. So in order to make this happen, the government is doling out roughly $2 billion in taxpayer funds to Big Pharma to spur faster vaccine roll-out.
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Gender bender chemical atrazine widely contaminates U.S. public water supply
naturalnews.com - 9-7-10
Emerging research increasingly indicates that the U.S. water supply is widely contaminated with the endocrine disrupting chemical atrazine, but that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking almost no action on the threat.
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3 to 4 drinks per week may raise risk of breast cancer's return
usatoday.com - 9-7-10
Drinking even moderate amounts of alcohol may raise the risk for breast cancer recurrence in some women, new research indicates.
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Cutting carbs? Replace them with proteins from plants
usatoday.com - 9-7-10
Hold the bacon. Bring on the peanut butter.
If you're trying to cut carbs, it may be better for your health to eat more protein and fat from plant sources than animal sources, a new study says.
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Non-stick pan chemicals 'may raise child cholesterol'
bbc.co.uk - 9-7-10
Scientists are concerned that exposure to chemicals used in non-stick frying pans could raise cholesterol levels in children after finding a link.
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Magic mushrooms may ease anxiety of cancer: study
msnbc.msn.com - 9-6-10
The hallucinogen psilocybin -- known by the street name magic mushrooms -- may help ease the anxiety that often accompanies late-stage cancer, U.S. researchers said on Monday.
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Heart attack risk of diabetes drug: Experts call for Avandia to be withdrawn
dailymail.co.uk - 9-6-10
A diabetes drug taken by up to 100,000 patients increases the risk of heart attacks and should be withdrawn on safety grounds, senior doctors say today.
A report by the British Medical Journal says Avandia should never have been licensed in Britain because its risks outweigh its benefits.
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Amino acid L-arginine vital for fighting, preventing infections
naturalnews.com - 9-6-10
Researchers from the University of Alberta (UA) have made an interesting discovery about the way the body fights and prevents infections. Richard Lamb and post doctoral fellow Virginie Mieulet, found that L-arginine, an amino acid present in protein-rich foods, is necessary for the immune system to properly detect and eliminate invading bacteria.
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Metal from hip replacements could cause tumors
naturalnews.com - 9-6-10
Metal hip replacements may cause soft tissue destruction and even tumors, the British health regulatory agency has warned.
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Horrifying environmental impact of non-Gulf shrimp
naturalnews.com - 9-6-10
Shrimp is the most popular seafood in the United States, with the average resident consuming 4.1 pounds per year. But this food comes at a serious cost for the planet and for human health, warns Jill Richardson, author of Recipe for America: Why Our Food System Is Broken and What We Can Do to Fix It.
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40% New York Kids: Obese & Overweight
health.spreadit.org - 9-6-10
A recent report has stated that 40% of children in New York are obese or overweight. That is nearly half of all of the young people in the state. The study of childhood obesity is the largest in the history of the city, and covered kindergartners through eighth graders, which equated to more than 250,000 kids. The data has startled many in the community, and has raised a number of questions about physical education within the city.
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Quiz Gives Your Kitchen a Cleanliness Grade
webmd.com - 9-5-10
Just how clean is your kitchen? An online quiz rates your hygiene practices with a letter grade -- and gives you the information you need to keep your food safe from bacteria.
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