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How red wine prevents cancer
Post Date: 2014-12-05 07:35:32 by Tatarewicz
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ScienceDaily... Alcohol use is a major risk factor for head and neck cancer. But an article published in the November issue of the journal Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology shows that the chemical resveratrol found in grape skins and in red wine may prevent cancer as well. "Alcohol bombards your genes. Your body has ways to repair this damage, but with enough alcohol eventually some damage isn't fixed. That's why excessive alcohol use is a factor in head and neck cancer. Now, resveratrol challenges these cells -- the ones with unrepaired DNA damage are killed, so they can't go on to cause cancer. Alcohol damages cells and resveratrol kills damaged ...
How to Lower Cholesterol
Post Date: 2014-12-05 07:16:10 by Tatarewicz
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WebMD...Only the yolk of an egg counts, when it comes to cholesterol. An egg's yellow center holds two fats that can be bad for your heart: cholesterol and saturated fat. Egg white, however, has no fat of any kind and about four times more protein! So, if you've got high cholesterol, don't eat more than 200 milligrams of cholesterol a day. That's a little more than one egg yolk. Even better, don't eat more than two egg yolks per week -- and baked goodies do count! That helps you eat less saturated fat, too. Which is best in your coffee? Whole milk has just one-third of the saturated fat found in powdered creamer or half-and-half. If you like your coffee ...
The Wrong Flu Vaccine
Post Date: 2014-12-05 04:46:40 by Tatarewicz
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Yahoo... This year’s flu vaccine may not be strong enough to fend off the current strain of influenza that’s causing coughs and sore throats this season. On Wednesday, the Centers for Disease Control’s Tom Frieden said that the virus that it was designed to defeat has mutated, rendering flu shots markedly less effective. Part of the reason this year’s flu vaccine is less of a cold-fighting champion and more of a disease-succumbing dud is because flu vaccines are created months in advance of flu season. In February, the CDC formulated a strategy for creating this winter’s weapon based off of previous bouts with the seasonal flu. Each vaccine protects against three ...
ARREST-AF: A Turning Point in AF Care
Post Date: 2014-12-05 02:10:20 by Tatarewicz
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Medscape...Sometimes big things come in small packages. The Aggressive Risk Factor Reduction Study for Atrial Fibrillation and Implications for the Outcome of Ablation (ARREST-AF) may be a small study, but its findings provide big gains in our understanding of the link between AF and cardiometabolic risk factors, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, alcohol excess, and sleep apnea. I briefly wrote about this study when it was presented at the Heart Failure Society of America 2014 Scientific Meeting in May, mostly by telling you what Dr John Day, president of the HRS, had to say about lifestyle and AF. (He said big things.) Now that ARREST-AF has been published in the Journal of ...
The Science of Ebola -- Questions Answered by Anthony Fauci, MD
Post Date: 2014-12-04 02:19:27 by Tatarewicz
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Medscape... Dr Yox: What about the evidence that only symptomatic Ebola patients can spread the disease? One of our readers asked, "Are there patients with antibodies to the disease who are perhaps never symptomatic? Could some people still be infectious if they were never symptomatic?" Dr Fauci: First of all, there are reports of asymptomatic infection but those reports are really kind of weak in many respects. There's no evidence that those people can actually transmit infection, but let's get away from that because that's an outlier, and instead get to the core of the question that people do ask: someone who you know is infected, and that person will ultimately ...
IMPROVE-IT: Are We Back to 'The Lower the Better' for LDL-C?
Post Date: 2014-12-03 02:49:18 by Tatarewicz
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Seth Bilazarian, MD: This is Seth Bilazarian at the American Heart Association (AHA) Scientific Sessions in Chicago. I just came from the IMPROVE-IT trial[1] presentation, and I am with Dr Chris Cannon, a principal investigator of the trial. I am excited to talk with him not only about the results, but for myself as a practicing community-based cardiologist and for many in our audience, what do they mean, how do we integrate these data into our practice, and what will patients be asking going forward? For purposes of disclosure, I was an IMPROVE-IT investigator. Could you start by telling us what we found? Christopher P. Cannon, MD: We studied 18,000 post-acute coronary syndrome (ACS) ...
Long-term Cell Phone Use Linked to Brain Tumor Risk
Post Date: 2014-12-03 02:42:47 by Tatarewicz
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Medscape ... Long-term use of both mobile and cordless phones is associated with an increased risk for glioma, the most common type of brain tumor, the latest research on the subject concludes. The new study shows that the risk for glioma was tripled among those using a wireless phone for more than 25 years and that the risk was also greater for those who had started using mobile or cordless phones before age 20 years. "Doctors should be very concerned by this and discuss precautions with their patients," study author Lennart Hardell, MD, PhD, professor, Department of Oncology, University Hospital, Örebro, Sweden, told Medscape Medical News. Such precautions, he said, ...
Circumcision Benefits Outweigh Risks: CDC
Post Date: 2014-12-02 17:47:44 by BTP Holdings
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Circumcision Benefits Outweigh Risks: CDC Tuesday, 02 Dec 2014 10:04 AM U.S. health officials on Tuesday released a draft of long-awaited federal guidelines on circumcision, saying medical evidence supports having the procedure done and health insurers should pay for it. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines stop short of telling parent to get their newborn sons circumcised. That is a personal decision that may involve religious or cultural preferences, said the CDC's Dr. Jonathan Mermin. But "the scientific evidence is clear that the benefits outweigh the risks," added Mermin, who oversees the agency's programs on HIV and other sexually ...
Is Your Diet Giving You Alzheimer's?
Post Date: 2014-12-02 17:44:06 by BTP Holdings
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Is Your Diet Giving You Alzheimer's? Monday, 01 Dec 2014 05:30 PM By Nick Tate The number of Americans with Alzheimer's disease will more than double over the next three decades —striking more than 9 million U.S. residents by the year 2050, a new study projects. And the costs for caring for dementia patients could hit $1.5 trillion a year — half of what the U.S. now spends on all healthcare services. But a leading U.S. neurologist and Alzheimer’s specialist says the aging of the baby boom generation isn’t the only thing driving those dire predictions. David Perlmutter, M.D., argues that a wealth of nutritional research shows the typical American diet — ...
The Shocking Truth About Organic vs. Conventional Produce: Why Synthetic Pesticides Are the Healthier Choice
Post Date: 2014-12-02 17:37:57 by BTP Holdings
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The Shocking Truth About Organic vs. Conventional Produce: Why Synthetic Pesticides Are the Healthier Choice Organic vs. conventional: most would say the obvious healthy choice would be organic, but Andrew Perlot disagrees. Perlot argues that being picky over organic vs. conventional produce may be counterproductive. In his video, Perlot examines the facts on pesticide usage in conventional produce to see if the health concerns are enough to justify staying away from conventional produce altogether. The surprising results? While there is a proven risk associated with pesticide consumption and cancer, Perlot shows scientific evidence that the benefits far outweigh the risks of eating ...
How mercury fillings cause Candida overgrowth
Post Date: 2014-12-01 17:26:28 by BTP Holdings
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How mercury fillings cause Candida overgrowth Monday, December 01, 2014 by: Michael Edwards (NaturalNews) So you don't indulge in sugar. You never take antibiotics. You eat a pretty good diet. Why are you still battling Candida? You may have to look no further than your mouth. If you have amalgam fillings - mercury fillings - the cause of your Candidiasis might be staring back at you. The problem with amalgam fillings Mercury is one of the most toxic substances known to man, yet many of us have mercury fillings in our mouth that are poisoning us. Tiny particles break free and mercury vapor is released that we inhale or swallow. The mercury release is 50 times higher for those who ...
Flu vaccine kills 13 in Italy; death toll rises
Post Date: 2014-12-01 17:24:00 by BTP Holdings
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Flu vaccine kills 13 in Italy; death toll rises Monday, December 01, 2014 by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger (NaturalNews) A flu vaccine manufactured by Novartis is killing people in Italy, with the death toll now rising to 13 people according to a reports from The Age, News.com and WAtoday.com.au. [1] [2] [3] "The number of people who have died in Italy after being administered a flu vaccine made by Swiss pharmaceutical company Novartis has risen to 13," say reports. The deaths occurred "within 48 hours of being administered the [vaccine]" and Italian health authorities have issued a partial ban on the vaccination batches believed to be causing the fatalities. ...
9 Reasons to Use Coconut Oil Daily
Post Date: 2014-12-01 17:12:28 by BTP Holdings
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9 Reasons to Use Coconut Oil Daily (3 of these are shocking) Plus, Four “Common Yet Dangerous” Oils You Should Never Eat... If You Want to Heal, Beautify and Restore Your Body! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dear Loyal Friend of The Alternative Daily, Jake Carney, Founder The Alternative Daily Here's a newsflash I'm sure won't surprise you... nothing concocted in a laboratory can ever replace the value of what is found in nature! Mother Nature is incredibly generous in the way she provides - offering a bounty of fruits and vegetables rich in vitamins, minerals and nutrients to nourish your body so you can enjoy a long healthy life. One fruit in particular - the ...
Artificial pancreas can treat type 1 diabetes, study shows
Post Date: 2014-12-01 05:34:57 by Tatarewicz
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PressTV... A new study shows artificial pancreas could help control glucose levels in patients with Type 1 diabetes better than the conventional treatment, which involves an insulin pump. The study, performed on 30 adults and adolescent patients with Type 1 diabetes, showed that the external artificial pancreas is significantly better than the conventional insulin pump therapy for sugar control. The artificial pancreas is an automated system that simulates the normal pancreas to adapt body insulin levels through the automatic administration of one or two hormones. The investigators also found that the patients experienced fewer incidents of the dangerous condition of hypoglycemia when ...
23 Foods That Can Save Your Heart
Post Date: 2014-12-01 04:48:00 by Tatarewicz
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WebMD... Fresh herbs can help make other foods heart-healthy when they replace salt, sugar, and trans fats. These flavor powerhouses, along with nuts, berries -- even coffee -- can be part of heart-wise eating. Fact: Rosemary, sage, oregano, and thyme contain antioxidants. Mild, tender black beans are packed with nutrients including folate, antioxidants, and magnesium, along with fiber, which helps control both cholesterol and blood sugar levels. Tip: Canned black beans are easy to add to soups and salads. Rinse to remove extra sodium. f you drink alcohol, a little red wine may be a good choice. Resveratrol and catechins, two antioxidants in red wine, may help protect artery walls. ...
The Secret History and Hidden Dangers of Canola Oil, Part 2
Post Date: 2014-11-29 12:14:55 by BTP Holdings
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The Secret History and Hidden Dangers of Canola Oil, Part 2 In Part 1 of this series, we unearthed some interesting and little known facts about what Canola oil actually is and how it came to be such a mainstay in the American diet. Here in Part 2 we will look at whether there is good reason for you to be cautious with Canola oil usage. Inflammatory Dangers While there is truth that Canola oil is high in monounsaturated fats – around 55-65% – similar to olive and other healthy plant based oils, the problem is that another 28-35% of it is polyunsaturated, with another small portion being saturated fat. Because Canola oil is so heavily processed, the polyunsaturated fats in it ...
Why What You Eat Has Nothing To Do With Your Weight
Post Date: 2014-11-29 12:07:07 by BTP Holdings
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Calories intake is the secret to weight loss... right? Not so fast, says this group of scientists. While the foods you eat have some impact on your weight... they are not the main factor. You must have seen people who eat a lot and yet don't gain any fat. These scientists realized why it's so hard for many of us to lose weight. It's because of the 'advice' given by the US government, such as: •Drinking 8 glasses of water a day •Eating a lot of vegetables •Doing cardio Which actually causes you to store more body fat... because it wrecks our metabolism. Those who are in-the-know... some of them even managed to lose 53 lbs of weight in a few short ...
Banned in 26 Countries, but Legal in U.S.
Post Date: 2014-11-29 11:46:24 by BTP Holdings
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Banned in 26 Countries, but Legal in the U.S. Dear Reviewer, Take a look at these rats… They were fed a particular type of food that has been banned in 26 countries. But this dangerous food is legal in the U.S. As you're about to see, this is food you could be buying from the grocery store… and feeding your family. click.tomorrowinreview.co...E1OCZyPU1DJmc9MA./AQ/Cq2p In this particular study, this food caused rats to develop horrifying tumors, widespread organ damage and premature death. Do you want your family members to end up like these rats? I'm sure you don't. So please, click here for all the shocking details about this food. I'm warning you, ...
Russian doctor rebellion causes headache for Putin
Post Date: 2014-11-29 07:01:45 by Tatarewicz
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Yahoo... In this photo taken on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2014, Dr. Semyon Galperin speaks during an interview with The Associated Press at Hospital 11 in Moscow, Russia. Dr. Galperin spent a decade in medical research in Russia and as much time in the United States, working at top hospitals and research companies. Despite his expertise, Galperin was recently given a stark ultimatum from the Moscow hospital where he works: Leave or stay on as a lowly hospital attendant. Galperin’s job is being eliminated as part of a sweeping reform in which at least 28 Moscow hospitals are to be closed and up to 10,000 medical staff fired, an overhaul that officials say is needed to modernize a decrepit ...
Diet Rich in Antioxidants Lowers Post-op AF Risk, Suggests European Study
Post Date: 2014-11-28 23:32:08 by Tatarewicz
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Medscape... POZZILLI, ITALY – A diet rich in foods with antioxidants appears to provide protection against the development of atrial fibrillation (AF) following cardiac surgery, according to the results of a new observational study[1]. Assessing the total antioxidant intake of diets using a food-frequency questionnaire, investigators found that patients with greater consumption of antioxidant-rich foods had a significantly lower incidence of post-operative AF compared with individuals who ate less of such foods. "The food items that contributed the most to dietary TAC [total antioxidant capacity] variance in this population were wine, coffee, and fruit, which altogether ...
Darren Wilson and the Reality of "Blue Privilege"
Post Date: 2014-11-28 07:17:23 by Ada
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“Any time I’m involved in an officer-involved shooting, be it a fatal one or non-fatal, it is always during my initial investigation listed as an assault on law enforcement,” explained the St. Louis County Police Detective who inaugurated the investigation of the Michael Brown shooting. “Officer Wilson … was the victim of the assault we were investigating.” Once it had been established that the living, armed individual was the “victim” and the dead, bullet-ridden body had belonged to the “assailant,” continued the detective in his September 3 grand jury testimony, “One of the sergeants with Ferguson [gave] me a brief walk-through to ...
“Justifiable Homicides” by Police at Record High: Notes on Police Violence in America
Post Date: 2014-11-28 07:08:49 by Ada
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FBI data released over the past month reveals that so-called “justifiable homicides” reached a record high last year, while the number of officers killed in the line of duty fell to its lowest level in decades. According to the data, which appeared in a Monday article on theWashington Post web site, 461 American civilians were killed by on-the-job police officers in 2013, while 27 police officers were killed by civilians. The article notes the correlation between the record killings and the militarization of American police over the same period, “fueled by a glut of surplus military equipment heading home from Iraq and Afghanistan.” The FBI’s “justifiable ...
How world’s worst Ebola outbreak began with one boy’s death
Post Date: 2014-11-28 04:08:46 by Tatarewicz
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BBC News Emile Ouamouno was just two years old and living in the remote Guinean village of Meliandou when he began suffering from a fever, headache and bloody diarrhoea. In December 2013, despite his family's best efforts, the young boy died - followed within days by his three-year-old sister Philomene and their pregnant mother Sia. This was the start of an Ebola outbreak so devastating that it would kill more than 5,000 people in a year, leave hundreds of children orphaned and affect thousands more. The village of Meliandou sits deep within the Guinean forest region, surrounded by towering reeds and oil palm cultivations - these are believed to have attracted the fruit bats ...
Cottage food program slated for Dec. 4 in San Antonio
Post Date: 2014-11-27 22:31:34 by X-15
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SAN ANTONIO – Those interested in starting their own cottage food business should attend the “Cooking Up a Cottage Food Business” program from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Dec. 4, said the program’s coordinator. The program, which includes a food handlers course for cottage food business owners, will be held in Suite 208 of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension office, located in the Conroy Square office complex, 3355 Cherry Ridge Drive, San Antonio. “The cottage food act was amended last September to allow specific foods to be prepared and sold from unlicensed residential kitchens,” said Dr. Connie Sheppard, AgriLife Extension agent for family and consumer sciences, Bexar ...
A curious way to beat alzheimer’s
Post Date: 2014-11-27 04:40:55 by Tatarewicz
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When it comes to my baby-boomer patients, one of their biggest fears is that they'll lose mental acuity as they age. Many of them have watched their parents' memories fade away. They know there isn't a cure for Alzheimer's and dementia, and this makes these conditions especially frightening. Well, it won't do you any good to sit around worrying about it. The best thing you can do is take what we do know, and put it into action. One of the most important aspects of your brain is that it's constantly changing. New connections are made, while others may disappear. Brain volume might shrink in some areas and expand in others. Brain cells are constantly regenerating. ...
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