Healthy humans make nice homes for viruses
September 16, 2014 By Caroline Arbanas The same viruses that make us sick can take up residence in and on the human body without provoking a sneeze, cough or other…
Researchers debunk ” the lack of dopamine ” myth about Parkinson’s disease
" Scanning the brain of a patient suffering from Parkinson's disease reveals that in spite of dopamine cell death, there are no signs of a lack of dopamine – even at…
Vitamin E intake critical during ‘the first 1,000 days’
"surveys show that 90 percent of men and 96 percent of women don't consume the amount currently recommended" CORVALLIS, Ore. – Amid conflicting reports about the need for vitamin E…
Schizophrenia not a single disease but multiple genetically distinct disorders
September 15, 2014 By Jim Dryden ROBERT BOSTON C. Robert Cloninger, MD, PhD, pictured in his office at Washington University School of Medicine, is a senior investigator of a study…
Good mood foods: Some flavors in some foods resemble a prescription mood stabilizer
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 19, 2012 — New evidence reveals the possibility of mood-enhancing effects associated with some flavors, stemming at least in part from natural ingredients bearing a striking chemical similarity…
Red wine compound could help seniors walk away from mobility problems
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 19, 2012 — In a stride toward better health in later life, scientists reported today that resveratrol, the so-called “miracle molecule” found in red wine, might help improve…
Coconut water is an excellent sports drink — for light exercise
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 20, 2012 — Coconut water really does deserve its popular reputation as Mother Nature’s own sports drink, a new scientific analysis of the much-hyped natural beverage concluded here…
Despite rumors of sabotage, health experts believe that it was a bad batch of vaccines.
By Aileen Graef | Sept. 17, 2014 at 9:48 AM ALEPPO, Syria, Sept. 17 (UPI) -- At least 36 children are dead after receiving tainted measles vaccines at U.N. clinics…
15 Syrian Children Die of UN Measles Vaccines
Thursday, 18 September 2014 The UN has halted a measles vaccination campaign in northern Syria after at least 15 children died after receiving shots, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and…
Drink made from berry wine may provide tasty drug for diabetes
24 AUG 2012 URBANA – In evaluating the bioactive compounds of Illinois blueberry and blackberry wines, University of Illinois scientists have found compounds that inhibit enzymes responsible for carbohydrate absorption…
Vitamin D supplementation can decrease risk of respiratory infections in children
Wintertime infection risk cut in half among children with very low initial vitamin D levels A study conducted in Mongolian schoolchildren supports the possibility that daily vitamin D supplementation can…
Scientists find protein that promotes cancers, heart disease; create substance to block its effects
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 21, 2012 — Strong scientific evidence suggests that high levels of a blood protein called galectin-3 may increase the risk of heart attacks, cancer and other diseases, and…
In your future: More healthful foods to nourish the non-human you
" the non-human cells that comprise 80 percent of the cells in the typical person " PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 21, 2012 — The focus of nutrition for good health is quietly shifting…
New form of long-used food ingredient for ‘anti-hunger’ yogurts, smoothies
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 21, 2012 — Promising results were reported here today from a proof-of-concept clinical trial of an “anti-hunger” ingredient for yogurt, fruit shakes, smoothies and other foods that would…
Antibiotic use in infants before 6 months associated with being overweight in childhood
New York City (August 21, 2012) – Treating very young infants with antibiotics may predispose them to being overweight in childhood, according to a study of more than 10,000 children…
Acai counteracts oxidative stress, lengthens lifespan in fruit flies
24 AUG 2012 Bewildered by the array of antioxidant fruit juices on display in the supermarket and the promises they make? To sort out the antioxidant properties of fruits and…
Study shows long term effects of radiation in pediatric cancer patients
August 21, 2012 By Garth Sundem Leave a Comment For many pediatric cancer patients, total body irradiation (TBI) is a necessary part of treatment during bone marrow transplant– it’s a…
First evidence from humans on how alcohol may boost risk of cancer
" about 30 percent of people of Asian descent ― almost 1.6 billion people ― have a variant of the alcohol dehydrogenase gene and are unable to metabolize alcohol to acetate"…
With a little training, signs of schizophrenia are averted
24 Aug 2012 Animals that literally have holes in their brains can go on to behave as normal adults if they’ve had the benefit of a little cognitive training in…
Potency of statins linked to muscle side effects
24 AUG 2012 These include commonly reported problems such as pain and weakness, as well as life-threatening muscle breakdown, known as rhabdomyolysis. Statin myopathies can significantly increase pain and injury…
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