Moderate caffeine intake associated with higher level for Asians, lower for whites Asian women who consumed an average of 200 milligrams or more of caffeine a day—the equivalent of roughly two cups of coffee—had elevated estrogen levels when compared to… Read More ›
Research
Omega-3 fatty acids could prevent and treat nerve damage, research suggests
13 JAN 2012 Research from Queen Mary, University of London suggests that omega-3 fatty acids, which are found in fish oil, have the potential to protect nerves from injury and help them to regenerate. When nerves are damaged because of… Read More ›
Tart cherry juice drinkers gain sleep advantage
17 DEC 2011 New research suggests red hot super fruit may be a natural sleep aid LANSING, Mich. — Americans seeking a better night’s sleep may need to look no further than tart cherry juice, according to a… Read More ›
Brief, high-intensity workouts show promise in helping diabetics lower blood sugar: Study
17 DEC 2011 Researchers at McMaster University have found that brief high intensity workouts, as little as six sessions over two weeks, rapidly lower blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetics, offering a potential fix for patients who struggle to… Read More ›
Suggested link between radon and skin cancer
Public release date: 14-Nov-2011 A new study published this week suggests that a link may exist between radon exposure and non-melanoma skin cancer Researchers from the European Centre for Environment & Human Health (part of the Peninsula College of Medicine… Read More ›
High fluid intake appears to reduce bladder cancer risk
Public release date: 24-Oct-2011 BOSTON — Drinking plenty of fluids may provide men with some protection against bladder cancer, according to a study presented at the 10th AACR International Conference on Frontiers in Cancer Prevention Research, held Oct. 22-25, 2011.
Research links water disinfection byproducts to adverse health effects / disinfection byproducts were toxic because the cells cannot make ATP
– iodoacetic acid, bromoacetic acid and chloroacetic acid ” we did not know how they caused toxicity before this study ” Public release date: 24-Oct-2011 University of Illinois scientists report the first identification of a cellular mechanism linked to the toxicity of… Read More ›
1 in 5 medical journal articles include honorary and ghost authors
Public release date: 25-Oct-2011 Research: Honorary and ghost authorship in high impact biomedical journals – a cross sectional survey Just over one in five (21%) of articles published in six leading medical journals in 2008 have evidence of honorary and… Read More ›
Playing outside could make kids more spiritual
Published: May 1, 2014 Children who spend significant time outdoors could have a stronger sense of self-fulfillment and purpose than those who don’t, according to new Michigan State University research linking children’s experiences in nature with how they… Read More ›
Chemotherapy can impair speech
Public release date: 6-Sep-2011 Patients who have received high doses of chemotherapy may find it harder to express themselves verbally, according to new research from the Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden. Speech difficulties among cancer patients who… Read More ›
Study finds 15 minutes of moderate daily exercise lengthens life
Public release date: 15-Aug-2011 Health benefits of physical activity found to begin before people reach the half-hour standard HOUSTON — Taiwanese who exercise for 15 minutes a day, or 92 minutes per week, extended their expected lifespan by three years… Read More ›
Moderate drinking protects against Alzheimer’s and cognitive impairment
Public Release: 15-Aug-2011 Researchers review 143 studies MAYWOOD, Ill. — Moderate social drinking significantly reduces the risk of dementia and cognitive impairment, according to an analysis of 143 studies by Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine researchers.
17 percent of cancer nurses unintentionally exposed to chemotherapy, U- M study finds
Public release date: 22-Aug-2011 Researchers stress importance of implementing nurse safety measures around these highly toxic drugs ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Nearly 17 percent of nurses who work in outpatient chemotherapy infusion centers reported being exposed on their skin or… Read More ›
Concern over intensive treatment for patients with Type 2 diabetes ( Ineffective )
They found that intensive glucose treatment did not significantly affect all-cause mortality or cardiovascular death. – but a more than two-fold increase in the risk of severe hypoglycaemia (dangerously low blood glucose levels). Public release date: 26-Jul-2011 Research: Effect… Read More ›
Researchers find herabl medicine treatment reduces inflammation in allergen-induced asthma ( SO-CHEONG-RYONG-TANG )
Public release date: 30-Jun-2011 Boston) – Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) using a traditional Korean medicine, SO-CHEONG-RYONG-TANG (SCRT) that has long been used for the treatment of allergic diseases in Asia, found that SCRT treatment alleviates… Read More ›
Large human study links phthalates, BPA and thyroid hormone levels
Public release date: 12-Jul-2011 ANN ARBOR, Mich.—A link between chemicals called phthalates and thyroid hormone levels was confirmed by the University of Michigan in the first large-scale and nationally representative study of phthalates and BPA in relation to thyroid function… Read More ›
Eating fruits and vegetables linked to healthier arteries later in life
PUBLIC RELEASE DATE: 28-Mar-2014 – 40 percent less likely to have calcified plaque in their arteries Study shows lower prevalence of plaque build-up in women, but not men WASHINGTON (March 28, 2014) — Women who… Read More ›
Researchers report widespread use of medications among pregnant women
– By 2008, about 50 percent of women reported taking at least one prescription medication Public release date: 25-Apr-2011 (Boston) – Researchers from Boston University’s Slone Epidemiology Center, in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention… Read More ›
Polishing the apple’s popular image as a healthy food
Public release date: 2-Mar-2011 Scientists are reporting the first evidence that consumption of a healthful antioxidant substance in apples extends the average lifespan of test animals, and does so by 10 percent. The new results, obtained with fruit flies —… Read More ›
Solving a traditional Chinese medicine mystery
– triptolide has been shown to block the growth of all 60 U.S. National Cancer Institute cell lines at very low doses, and even causes some of those cell lines to die Public release date: 3-Mar-2011 Discovery of molecular mechanism… Read More ›