Botanical compound could prove crucial to healing influenza
27 JUL 2012 Virginia Tech researchers have discovered that abscisic acid has anti-inflammatory effects in the lungs as well as in the gut Building on previous work with the botanical…
Highly educated parents more likely not to vaccinate their children
Expression of privilege in vaccine refusal CU Denver researcher finds income, education disparity in reasons for not vaccinating DENVER (August 27, 2014) – Not all students returning to school this…
Recent research uncovers tick bite as the cause for a delayed allergic reaction to red meat
27 JUL 2012 If you are a steak lover, enjoy your meat while you can. An article by Susan Wolver, MD, and Diane Sun, MD, from Virginia Commonwealth University in…
Men with prostate cancer more likely to die from other causes
27 JUL 2012 Study suggests prostate cancer management should emphasize healthy lifestyle changes Boston, MA – Men diagnosed with prostate cancer are less likely to die from the disease than…
Coffee consumption inversely associated with risk of most common form of skin cancer
29 JUL 2012 PHILADELPHIA — Increasing the number of cups of caffeinated coffee you drink could lower your risk of developing the most common form of skin cancer, basal cell…
Uncontrollable anger prevalent among US youth
29 JUL 2012 Intermittent Explosive Disorder affects up to 6 million US adolescents Nearly two-thirds of U.S. adolescents have experienced an anger attack that involved threatening violence, destroying property or…
People who consume fast food even once a week increase their risk of dying from coronary heart disease by 20 percent
Fast food intake increases risk of diabetes and heart disease in Singapore MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL (JULY 2, 2012) – The dangers of fast food are well documented; the portions are often…
Hormone-mimicking chemicals cause inter-species mating
12 JUL 2012 BPA in rivers leads to breakdown of fish species barriers Hormone-mimicking chemicals released into rivers have been found to impact the mating choices of fish, a new…
Pregnant women and fetuses exposed to antibacterial compounds face potential health risks – triclosan and triclocarban
PUBLIC RELEASE DATE: 10-Aug-2014 "The compounds are used in more than 2,000 everyday products marketed as antimicrobial, including toothpastes, soaps, detergents, carpets, paints, school supplies and toys, the researchers say"…
Regular marijuana use bad for teens’ brains
PUBLIC RELEASE DATE: 9-Aug-2014 Psychology and public health experts weigh in on potential effects of legalization on youth WASHINGTON –- Frequent marijuana use can have a significant negative effect on…
Study Shows Stagnating Life Expediencies in the U.S.
HOUSTON – (June 21, 2012) – Despite modest gains in lifespan over the past century, the United States still trails many of the world’s countries when it comes to life…
Fungicide used on farm crops linked to insulin resistance
29 JUN 2012 A fungicide used on farm crops can induce insulin resistance, a new tissue-culture study finds, providing another piece of evidence linking environmental pollutants to diabetes. The results…
Acetaminophen overdoses in children can be life-threatening but are avoidable
" N-acetylcysteine is the standard treatment for liver toxicity related to an overdose of acetaminophen and is usually successful if started within eight hours after ingesting the drug." Acetaminophen, a widely…
The real culprit behind hardened arteries? Stem cells, says landmark study
15 JUL 2012 Berkeley — One of the top suspects behind killer vascular diseases is the victim of mistaken identity, according to researchers from the University of California, Berkeley, who…
Have no fear: Most cases of thyroid cancer do not affect survival
15 JUN 2012 Study finds that the majority of patients with thyroid cancer, except for those in the most advanced stage, continue to have the same chance of survival as…
Vitamin E results in a 49% reduced risk of cardiovascular death
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u05PsEQhlDs&w=853&h=480] Vitamin E results in a 49% reduced risk of cardiovascular death Optimal dose of vitamin E maximizes benefits, minimizes risk * published in the November 2008 issue of…
‘Normal’ bacteria vital for keeping intestinal lining intact
August 1, 2014 — (BRONX, NY) — Scientists at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University have found that bacteria that aid in digestion help keep the intestinal…
Pesticide DDT linked to slow metabolism, obesity and diabetes
PUBLIC RELEASE DATE: 30-Jul-2014 Metabolic syndrome connected to DDT exposure in womb Exposure of pregnant mice to the pesticide DDT is linked to an increased risk of obesity, diabetes, high…
American parents may want to think again about how much they want to protect their children from everyday germs.
01 JUN 2012 Understanding the links between inflammation and chronic disease Early exposure to microbes reduces inflammation related to chronic disease later EVANSTON, Ill. --- American parents may want to…
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