Excerpt: In the current study, Chi-Tang Ho, Ph.D., conducted chemical tests among 11 different carbonated soft drinks containing HFCS. He found ‘astonishingly high’ levels of reactive carbonyls in those beverages. These undesirable and highly-reactive compounds associated with “unbound” fructose and… Read More ›
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Caffeinated coffee linked to lower risk of some oral cancers
Studies link consumption of more than 4 cups per day to significantly lower risk of death from some cancers ATLANTA – December 10, 2012—A new American Cancer Society study finds a strong inverse association between caffeinated coffee intake and oral/pharyngeal… Read More ›
Triclosan in cosmetics and personal care products can increase allergy risk
19 Nov 2012 Triclosan – an antibacterial chemical found in toothpaste and other products – can contribute to an increased risk of allergy development in children. This comes from the Norwegian Environment and Childhood Asthma Study, in which the Norwegian… Read More ›
Eating more fish could reduce postpartum depression
19 Nov 2012 Emerging evidence suggests many pregnant women are deficient in omega-3 Low levels of omega-3 may be behind postpartum depression, according to a review lead by Gabriel Shapiro of the University of Montreal and the Research Centre at… Read More ›
Vitamin D deficiency linked to Type 1 diabetes
16 NOV 2012 A study led by researchers from the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine has found a correlation between vitamin D3 serum levels and subsequent incidence of Type 1 diabetes. The six-year study of blood levels… Read More ›
Selenium deficiency may cause cardiomyopathy post-gastric bypass
Case reports highlight importance of vitamin and mineral supplementation after bariatric surgery Las Vegas, NV (October 22, 2012) –-Non-compliance with vitamin and mineral supplementation protocols after bariatric surgery could lead to nutritional deficiencies and related health complications, such as heart… Read More ›
High Fructose Corn Syrup and possible Autism Connection?
High Fructose Corn Syrup and the possible Autism Connection? ***WARNING This Review is a little Technical*** We review the published research titled: * A macroepigenetic approach to identify factors responsible for the autism epidemic in the United States 1) Ca,… Read More ›
Feinstein Institute researchers discover that bean used in Chinese food could protect against sepsis
mung bean (Vigna radiata) 02 NOV 2012 MANHASSET, NY – Researchers at The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research have discovered that a bean commonly used in Chinese cuisine protects against the life-threatening condition sepsis. These findings are published in the… Read More ›
Eating lots of carbs, sugar may raise risk of cognitive impairment, Mayo Clinic study finds
19 OCT 2012 Those 70-plus who ate food high in fat and protein fared better cognitively, research showed ROCHESTER, Minn. — People 70 and older who eat food high in carbohydrates have nearly four times the risk of developing mild… Read More ›
Corruption of the Health Care Delivery System
” consumer demand for healthcare is manufactured and manipulated, driving up cost, waste and harm “ Public Release: 14-Oct-2014 Higher Integrity Health Care for Evidence-Based Decision Making LEBANON, NH – The foundation of evidence-based research has eroded and the trend… Read More ›
Daily multivitamins reduce risk of cancer in men
19 OCT 2012 Brigham and Women’s Hospital study is the first to examine the long-term affect of multivitamins on a major chronic diseases Boston, MA – A daily multivitamin can help a man reduce his risk of cancer, according to… Read More ›
Zinc deficiency mechanism linked to aging, multiple diseases
10-1-12 CORVALLIS, Ore. – A new study has outlined for the first time a biological mechanism by which zinc deficiency can develop with age, leading to a decline of the immune system and increased inflammation associated with many health problems,… Read More ›
Omega-3 Supplements May Slow A Biological Effect of Aging
05 OCT 2012 COLUMBUS, Ohio – Taking enough omega-3 fatty acid supplements to change the balance of oils in the diet could slow a key biological process linked to aging, new research suggests. The study showed that most overweight but… Read More ›
Bad strep throat? It’s probably not strep, most likely viral
When it is strep, penicillin is the antibiotic of choice, say IDSA Group A Streptococcal Throat Infection Guidelines AT A GLANCE Most throat infections are not caused by Group A streptococcus, or “strep,” but by viruses, and therefore don’t need… Read More ›
Weight gain in children after tonsillectomy
Age, not underlying diagnosis, key factor in weight gain in children after tonsillectomy Potentially worrisome weight gains following tonsillectomy occur mostly in children under the age of 6, not in older children, a study by Johns Hopkins experts in otolaryngology-… Read More ›
Increased dietary high fructose linked to elevated uric acid levels and lower liver energy stores
27 SEP 2012 Obese patients with type 2 diabetes who consume higher amounts of fructose display reduced levels of liver adenosine triphosphate (ATP)—a compound involved in the energy transfer between cells. The findings, published in the September issue of Hepatology,… Read More ›
Proof that melatonin consumption fights obesity and diabetes
( CNO- Translation conversion issues ) ” Melatonine is a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory: these properties constitute the foundation of its protective effect upon metabolism. ‘Melatonine is particularly abundant in vegetables, such as spices, herbs, tea, coffee, fruit, seeds and… Read More ›
How Ebola was beat within an hour with passive serotherapy
Ann Intern Med. Published online 12 August 2014 doi:10.7326/M14-1810 Serotherapy: Back to the Future In dramatic, front-page news, Kent Brantly and Nancy Writebol, 2 American missionary workers infected with the deadly Ebola virus, were administered a “highly experimental” combination of preformed… Read More ›
Diet high in total antioxidants associated with lower risk of myocardial infarction in women
New findings reported in the American Journal of Medicine Philadelphia, PA, September 21, 2012 – Coronary heart disease is a major cause of death in women. A new study has found that a diet rich in antioxidants, mainly from fruits… Read More ›
Antibiotic residues in sausage meat may promote pathogen survival
07 SEP 2012 Antibiotic residues in uncured pepperoni or salami meat are potent enough to weaken helpful bacteria that processors add to acidify the sausage to make it safe for consumption, according to a study to be published in mBio®,… Read More ›
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