07 Apr 12 It’s a rough life for the Tsimane, an isolated indigenous group in Bolivia. They make a living by hunting and foraging in forests, fishing in streams and clearing land by hand to grow crops. Their rugged lifestyle… Read More ›
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Maternal deaths on the rise in the United States ( U.S. ranks 60th out of 180 countries)
PUBLIC RELEASE DATE: 2-May-2014 US falls behind most high-income countries, and is one of only eight worldwide showing disturbing trend SEATTLE — The United States is among just eight countries in the world to experience an increase in maternal mortality… Read More ›
Study in Lancet finds use of hormonal contraception doubles HIV risk / mainly depot medroxprogeterone acetate: DMPA Depo-Provera
Public release date: 3-Oct-2011 University of Washington researchers conducted trial in Africa Women using hormonal contraception –such as a birth control pill or a shot like Depo-Provera – are at double the risk of acquiring HIV, and HIV-infected women who… Read More ›
More evidence that caffeine lowers risk of skin cancer
Public release date: 15-Aug-2011 There might be a time when instead of just drinking that morning cup of coffee you lather it on your skin as a way of preventing harmful sun damage or skin cancer. A new Rutgers study… Read More ›
Scented laundry products emit hazardous chemicals through dryer vents
Public release date: 24-Aug-2011 The same University of Washington researcher who used chemical sleuthing to deduce what’s in fragranced consumer products now has turned her attention to the scented air wafting from household laundry vents. Findings, published online… Read More ›
High dose of oxygen enhances natural cancer treatment ( wormwood )
Public release date: 4-Apr-2011 By Hannah Hickey A technique Michael Jackson reportedly used to prolong his youth is showing promise as a way to boost the effectiveness of a natural cancer remedy. An environment of pure oxygen at three-and-a-half times… Read More ›
Drug companies paid big bucks to attend FDA painkiller meetings
Article by: Peter Whoriskey Washington Post October 6, 2013 – 11:15 PM WASHINGTON – A scientific panel that shaped the federal government’s policy for testing the safety and effectiveness of painkillers was funded by major pharmaceutical companies that paid… Read More ›
Brain-to-brain breakthrough in mind control experiment
Two minds with but a single thought as University of Washington researcher controls colleague’s hand movements LAST UPDATED AT 13:48 ON Wed 28 Aug 2013 SCIENTISTS have achieved human mind control for the first time in an experiment at… Read More ›
Is Jenny McCarthy the most dangerous woman on US television? – The continuation of an orchestrated campaign
EEV: We support the freedom of choice, We Support Jenny McCarthy. All because something it deemed the title vaccine, does not mean the benefit will always outweigh for the risk. We support ABC for their decision. Yes, if… Read More ›
Study links chemicals widely found in plastics and processed food to elevated blood pressure in children and teens
Contact: Lorinda Klein lorindaann.klein@nyumc.org 212-404-3533 NYU Langone Medical Center / New York University School of Medicine Data from nearly 3,000 children shows dietary exposure to certain plastics may play a hidden role in epidemic increases in childhood hypertension NEW YORK,… Read More ›
Study links chemicals widely found in plastics and processed food to elevated blood pressure in children and teens
Contact: Lorinda Klein lorindaann.klein@nyumc.org 212-404-3533 NYU Langone Medical Center / New York University School of Medicine Data from nearly 3,000 children shows dietary exposure to certain plastics may play a hidden role in epidemic increases in childhood hypertension NEW YORK,… Read More ›
Could eating peppers prevent Parkinson’s?
Contact: Dawn Peters sciencenewsroom@wiley.com 781-388-8408 Wiley Dietary nicotine may hold protective key New research reveals that Solanaceae—a flowering plant family with some species producing foods that are edible sources of nicotine—may provide a protective effect against Parkinson’s disease. The study… Read More ›
Could eating peppers prevent Parkinson’s?
Contact: Dawn Peterssciencenewsroom@wiley.com 781-388-8408Wiley Dietary nicotine may hold protective key New research reveals that Solanaceae—a flowering plant family with some species producing foods that are edible sources of nicotine—may provide a protective effect against Parkinson’s disease. The study appearing… Read More ›
Smart dust computers are no bigger than a snowflake
26 April 2013 by Mark Anderson Magazine issue 2914. Subscribe and save Thousands of tiny computers that scavenge power from their surroundings could one day be used to monitor your world THOUGHT your smartphone or tablet packed a big… Read More ›
Nearly half of veterans found with blast concussions might have hormone deficiencies
Condition often unrecognized, mimics symptoms of PTSD, depression BOSTON—Up to 20 percent of veterans returning from Afghanistan and Iraq have experienced at least one blast concussion. New research suggests that nearly half these veterans may have a problem so under-recognized… Read More ›
Nearly half of veterans found with blast concussions might have hormone deficiencies
Contact: Donna Krupa dkrupa@the-aps.org American Physiological Society Condition often unrecognized, mimics symptoms of PTSD, depression BOSTON—Up to 20 percent of veterans returning from Afghanistan and Iraq have experienced at least one blast concussion. New research suggests that nearly half these… Read More ›
Eating fish associated with lower risk of dying among older adults: Up to 27%
Contact: Marge Dwyer mhdwyer@hsph.harvard.edu 617-432-8416 Harvard School of Public Health Eating fish associated with lower risk of dying among older adults Risk of dying from heart disease significantly lowered Boston, MA – Older adults who have higher levels of blood… Read More ›
Study: Husbands who do more traditionally female housework have less sex
Contact: Daniel Fowler pubinfo@asanet.org 202-527-7885 American Sociological Association WASHINGTON, DC, January 24, 2013 — Married men who spend more time doing traditionally female household tasks—including cooking, cleaning, and shopping—report having less sex than husbands who don’t do as much, according… Read More ›
Study: Husbands who do more traditionally female housework have less sex
Contact: Daniel Fowler pubinfo@asanet.org 202-527-7885 American Sociological Association WASHINGTON, DC, January 24, 2013 — Married men who spend more time doing traditionally female household tasks—including cooking, cleaning, and shopping—report having less sex than husbands who don’t do as much, according… Read More ›
Overeating now bigger global problem than lack of food
17:40 13 December 2012 by Jessica Hamzelou Not good for global health (Image: Peter Reali/Plainpicture) The largest ever study into the state of the world’s health has revealed that, for the first time, the number of years of healthy… Read More ›