Outdoor Activity and Nearsightedness in Children
Public release date: 31-Jul-2008 A growing number of the world's children are mildly to severely nearsighted (myopic), with rates especially high among urbanized East Asians. In addition to…
Chronic exposure to estrogen impairs some cognitive functions
Public release date: 1-Aug-2008 University of Illinois researchers report this week that chronic exposure to estradiol, the main estrogen in the body, diminishes some cognitive functions. Rats exposed to a…
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Toxic drugs, toxic system: Sociologist predicts drug disasters / cites fatal flaws in drug testing, approval and marketing
Public release date: 3-Aug-2008 Study says harm from prescription drugs growing, cites fatal flaws in drug testing, approval and marketing BOSTON — Americans are likely to be…
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Updates Prostate Cancer Screening Recommendations: Task Force Finds No Screening Benefit for Men Over 75
Public release date: 4-Aug-2008 PHILADELPHIA, August 5, 2008 – The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), updating its 2002 report, now recommends against routine prostate cancer screening for…
Eating fish may prevent memory loss and stroke in old age
Public release date: 4-Aug-2008 ST. PAUL, Minn. – Eating tuna and other types of fish may help lower the risk of cognitive decline and stroke in healthy older adults, according…
Canadian study of colds and kids: Positive safety results for ginseng extract
Public release date: 4-Aug-2008 Positive findings of a safety study involving children and a highly touted botanical extract (COLD-fX) show promise for its future development for kids as a Canadian…
Vitamin C injections slow tumor growth in mice / reduced tumor weight and growth rate by about 50 percent
Public release date: 4-Aug-2008 High-dose injections of vitamin C, also known as ascorbate or ascorbic acid, reduced tumor weight and growth rate by about 50 percent in mouse models of…
Adults who eat eggs for breakfast lose 65 percent more weight
Public release date: 5-Aug-2008 New research confirms that eating eggs boosts a healthy weight loss plan Park Ridge, Ill. (August 5, 2008) – A study published online…
Sesame seed extract and konjac gum may help ward off Salmonella and E. coli
Public release date: 5-Aug-2008 A new study in SCI's Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture shows that konjac gum and sesame seed extract may offer protection against different strains…
Androgen deprivation therapy for localized prostate cancer not associated with improved survival
Public release date: 8-Jul-2008 A therapy that involves depriving the prostate gland the male hormone androgen is not associated with improved survival for elderly men with localized prostate cancer, compared…
Male cyclists risk sexual problems if they don’t choose the right bike
Public release date: 8-Jul-2008 Men who take up cycling in an effort to stay fit, do their bit for the environment or avoid spiralling motoring costs, could be harming…
Aerosol toxins from red tides may cause long-term health threat
Public release date: 9-Jul-2008 NOAA scientists reported in the current issue of the journal Environmental Health Perspectives that an algal toxin commonly inhaled in sea spray, attacks and damages…
Scientists learn how food affects the brain
Public release date: 9-Jul-2008 In addition to helping protect us from heart disease and cancer, a balanced diet and regular exercise can also protect the brain and ward off mental…
Risk of gall bladder disease with HRT patches lower than with HRT pills ( 2008 )
Public release date: 10-Jul-2008 Gall bladder disease and use of transdermal versus oral hormone replacement therapy in postmenopausal women: Prospective cohort study Use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) increases…
89 percent of children’s food products provide poor nutritional quality / But 62 percent of them still make health claims on the packaging
Public release date: 14-Jul-2008 Nine out of ten regular food items aimed specifically at children have a poor nutritional content – because of high levels of sugar, fat or…
Stomach bug appears to protect kids from asthma, says NYU study / H. pylori may strengthen the immune system
Public release date: 15-Jul-2008 H. pylori may strengthen the immune system NEW YORK, July 15, 2008 – A long-time microbial inhabitant of the human stomach may protect children from developing…
Consumption of nut products during pregnancy linked to increased asthma in children
Public release date: 15-Jul-2008 Expectant mothers who eat nuts or nut products like peanut butter daily during pregnancy increase their children's risk of developing asthma by more than 50…
Environmental pollutant has sex-skewing effect – PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls)
Public release date: 15-Jul-2008 Women exposed to high levels of PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls – a group of banned environmental pollutants) are less likely to give birth to male children.…
Possible link found between x-rays and prostate cancer / 10 years previously were 2.5x more likely to develop prostate cancer
Public release date: 15-Jul-2008 Researchers at The University of Nottingham have shown an association between certain past diagnostic radiation procedures and an increased risk of young-onset prostate cancer —…
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