Chipotle lawsuit contests GMO-free claim
California woman claims chain has made false and misleading statements Aug 31, 2015 Lisa Jennings A California woman filed a lawsuit last week charging Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. with…
Multiple System Atrophy ( Prion ) may be contagious, resembles Parkinson’s Disease– A danger to Clinicians
Public Release: 31-Aug-2015 New type of prion may cause, transmit neurodegeneration Multiple System Atrophy is described as first new human prion disease identified in 50 years University of California…
With no treatment for low risk prostate cancer, men are 24 times more likely to die of other causes, 20% of those treated suffer from complications
Public Release: 31-Aug-2015 Study: Some with low-risk prostate cancer not likely to succumb to the disease Data on long-term outcomes of 1,298 men point to value of surveillance versus…
Polio Vaccine caused virus mutation, created long term human spreaders
“ All iVDPV strains had mutations that reversed the attenuating features of the vaccine strain, and over time they also acquired a range of other mutations, many affecting the antigenic…
Antibiotic use linked to type 2 diabetes diagnosis
Public Release: 27-Aug-2015 Antibiotics may contribute to or serve as early signal of developing condition The Endocrine Society Washington, DC--People who developed Type 2 diabetes tended to take more antibiotics…
Fish oil-diet benefits may be mediated by gut microbes
Public Release: 27-Aug-2015 “While the consumption of lard promoted the growth of bacteria called Bilophila, which have been linked to gut inflammation, the fish oil diet increased the abundance of…
UEA research shows high protein foods boost cardiovascular health
Public Release: 27-Aug-2015 University of East Anglia Eating foods rich in amino acids could be as good for your heart as stopping smoking or getting more exercise - according to…
How the mind sharpens the senses
Public Release: 27-Aug-2015 Zen meditation improves sense of touch Ruhr-University Bochum A study conducted with experienced scholars of Zen-Meditation shows that mental focussing can induce learning mechanisms, similar to physical…
HIV particles do not cause AIDS, our own immune cells do
Public Release: 27-Aug-2015 The virus turns host immune cells into suicide machines, using them to spread the virus and cause the progression from HIV to AIDS Gladstone Institutes Researchers from…
When to Drink Water to Lose Weight (Study)
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6EC7c6tNEPQ] A bottle of water before each meal could help in weight reduction, researchers say Researchers from the University of Birmingham have shown that drinking 500ml of water at…
Coca-Cola Hires Scientists to Convince Us That Obesity and Diet Aren’t So Related
“There’s no ‘compelling evidence’ that fast food and sugary drinks are related to the poor state of American health, according to the group’s vice president.” The beverage giant has…
A bottle of water before each meal could help in weight reduction, researchers say
Public Release: 26-Aug-2015 University of Birmingham Researchers from the University of Birmingham have shown that drinking 500ml of water at half an hour before eating main meals may help obese…
Research demonstrates millions of plastic particles exist in cosmetic products
Public Release: 26-Aug-2015 University of Plymouth IMAGE: This image captured by an electron microscope shows polyethylene microbeads widely used in shower gel. Credit: Thompson/Bakir/Plymouth University Everyday cosmetic and cleaning products…
Low-level arsenic exposure before birth associated with early puberty and obesity
Public Release: 26-Aug-2015 NIH/National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences Caption Mice exposed to low-level arsenic in utero become obese adults. The control mouse, left, was not exposed to arsenic during…
Colorful potatoes may pack powerful cancer prevention punch
Public Release: 26-Aug-2015 Penn State Compounds found in purple potatoes may help kill colon cancer stem cells and limit the spread of the cancer, according to a team of researchers.…
Lemon juice and human norovirus
Public Release: 25-Aug-2015 German Cancer Research Center (Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum, DKFZ) Noroviruses are the predominant cause of gastroenteritis outbreaks in community settings such as hospitals, cruise ships, and schools. The virus…
NIH Study on Omega-3 not being effective for cognitive decline was designed to fail
( Editors Note: Ralph Turchiano ) Before the media grabs this study as a legitimate study on cognitive decline, they need to look at the dosage used. 1 gram of…
Flu vaccine prevents .002 hospitalizations per 1000 elderly vaccinated on average
Public Release: 24-Aug-2015 Study backs flu vaccinations for elderly Brown University PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- A new study of the records of millions of nursing home residents affirms the…
Men, people over 65 sleep better when they have access to nature
Public Release: 24-Aug-2015 University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences URBANA, Ill. - Men and persons age 65 and older who have access to natural surroundings, whether…
Chestnut leaves yield extract that disarms deadly staph bacteria
Public Release: 21-Aug-2015 The extract shuts down staph without boosting its drug resistance Emory Health Sciences IMAGE: Emory University's Cassandra Quave researches the interactions of people and plants -- a…
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