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Latest Articles: Health
Swedes tie HIV risk to domestic violence
Post Date: 2014-03-25 04:49:49 by Tatarewicz
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A Swedish research duo has found that wives who are beaten by their husbands are up to 15 percent more likely to be infected with HIV than women who do not suffer domestic violence. Swedes warn of new aggressive HIV strain (29 Nov 13) "There is a statistic correlation between domestic violence and the spread of HIV," read a statement from Gothenburg University economists Dick Durevall and Annika Lindskog who examined data collected in sub-Saharan African countries. Their tally showed that women who suffered violence in the home were 12 to 15 percent more likely than other women to be infected with HIV. "We did not however find any systematic correlation between sexual ...
This BPA Alternative Made From Paper Waste Is Coming to a Can Near You
Post Date: 2014-03-24 06:25:04 by Tatarewicz
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A group of U.S. chemists have ingeniously created a safer and greener alternative to bisphenol-A (BPA) with waste that's produced by papermaking. Their system uses a wood byproduct which mimics the harmful substance—but without causing consumers any harm. By developing a way to convert lignin, produced when wood is pulped, into "bisguaiacol-F" or BFG, University of Delaware researchers hope to have a rival product on the market in the next five years. "We know the molecular structure of BPA plays a large role in disrupting our natural hormones, specifically estrogen," said Kaleigh Reno, a graduate student involved in the research. "We used this knowledge ...
'You have no idea how bad it is,' says ex-spook on destruction of US
Post Date: 2014-03-23 21:36:16 by X-15
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On Wednesday it was reported that America's enemies within, mainly those who are part of the "progressive movement," are very close to their ultimate goal of the complete demise of the Republic has envisioned by the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Today there is even more disturbing news. An "ex-spook" as they are known, in other words a retired member of the CIA, stated concerning the effort to destroy the U.S., "You have no idea how bad it is." The enemies of freedom and the Constitution within the country, he said, have now succeeded in putting most of their goals in place. "Think of how far they have come since 2008," he continued, ...
Novel HF Therapy by Micro-RNA Blockade: Proof of Concept
Post Date: 2014-03-22 02:43:32 by Tatarewicz
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Heartwire-Medscape... LA JOLLA, CA — A future generation of therapies for heart failure could depend on disruption of micro-RNA–mediated genetic machinery that affects cardiac myocyte structure and contractility. In a study primarily in mice but also in tissue from human failing hearts, injection of a tiny nucleotide that blocks a micro-RNA regulator of cellular calcium transport appeared to stem the progression of induced heart failure in the animal model[1]. The oligonucleotide was aimed at the micro-RNA miR-25, which was found to inhibit the sarcoplasmic-reticulum calcium-uptake gene SERCA2a. Reduced SERCA2a activity, which can lead to myocyte hypertrophy and poor cardiac ...
The American Protein Problem: It's the Source
Post Date: 2014-03-21 05:45:47 by Tatarewicz
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True confessions of an RD: My name is Kristin, and I love cheese. I love cheese in the sense that if I had a choice between a hot fudge sundae or a chunk of cheese, I'd take the cheese. It's the food I'd bring on the island with me, the food I think of when I'm having a really stressful day and the one animal product I eat on a regular basis. I know too much isn't good for me; after all, in my role as a dietitian at Cleveland Clinic, I counsel hundreds of patients every year about the importance of not having too much of it. I limit myself to one serving a day, and I'm trying to whittle down to one serving three times a week. It's not easy -- but a new study ...
Top ten REAL medical conspiracies that actually happened
Post Date: 2014-03-20 12:36:46 by Horse
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The mainstream media is focused this week on trying to convince you that "medical conspiracy theories" are whacky and untrue. Published by Reuters, USA Today and other mainstream media outlets, a false story based on distorted research is now trying to convince you that there is no such thing as a "medical conspiracy." No, drug companies never conducted experiments on children, killing many in the process. No, the NIH never took part in criminal medical experiments on prisoners. No, the U.S. government never lied to you, or covered up natural cures, or conspired with Big Pharma. GMOs were created by people who LOVE the ecosystem, too! That's the nonsense we're ...
Statin may slow untreatable, progressive stage of multiple sclerosis
Post Date: 2014-03-20 07:32:16 by Tatarewicz
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The Lancet Summary: Simvastatin, a cheap cholesterol lowering drug, might be a potential treatment option for the secondary progressive, or chronic, stage of multiple sclerosis, which is currently untreatable, results of a phase 2 study suggest. Findings from the trial showed that a high, daily dose of simvastatin was safe, well tolerated, and slowed brain atrophy (shrinkage) by 43% over two years compared with placebo. Results of a phase 2 study published in The Lancet suggest that simvastatin, a cheap cholesterol lowering drug, might be a potential treatment option for the secondary progressive, or chronic, stage of multiple sclerosis (MS), which is currently untreatable. Findings from ...
Building heart tissue that beats: Engineered tissue closely mimics natural heart muscle
Post Date: 2014-03-20 07:07:51 by Tatarewicz
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Science Daily... When a heart gets damaged, such as during a major heart attack, there's no easy fix. But scientists working on a way to repair the vital organ have now engineered tissue that closely mimics natural heart muscle that beats, not only in a lab dish but also when implanted into animals. They presented their latest results at the 247th National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society (ACS) in Dallas this week. "Repairing damaged hearts could help millions of people around the world live longer, healthier lives," said Nasim Annabi, Ph.D. Right now, the best treatment option for patients with major heart damage -- which can be caused by severe ...
Colorado Supreme Court OKs Ballot Title on GMO Labeling Initiative
Post Date: 2014-03-20 00:11:54 by X-15
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DENVER—The Colorado Supreme Court has given a grass rights movement the go-ahead to petition Coloradans to support a ballot initiative that would require labeling of genetically modified foods (GMOs) on food packaging. Right to Know Colorado—GMO said the state's high court affirmed the title for Initiative #48. Andrew Cole, a spokesman for the Colorado Secretary of State's Office, confirmed the title was approved on March 13. “We are pleased that the state Supreme Court ruled in favor of the GMO labeling ballot title, and we look forward to bringing a GMO labeling initiative before the voters of Colorado this fall," said Larry Cooper, one of the ...
Surprise! It's a Laxative!
Post Date: 2014-03-19 08:54:34 by Tatarewicz
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Yahoo News... Everyone likes a surprise every now and then, but I think it's safe to assume that few people would appreciate the type of surprise that sends them running to the bathroom suddenly and unexpectedly. In other words, foods and supplements with a covert laxative effect are something you'd probably want to know about in advance. Conversely, for folks who have trouble getting things moving in the bathroom, foods with bonus laxative properties may actually be a welcome addition to the diet. Regardless of whether laxatives are your friend or foe, knowledge is power. As such, I've compiled a list of some commonly-encountered foods and supplements that can have a laxative ...
Review questions the effects of dietary fats on heart disease
Post Date: 2014-03-18 08:35:56 by Tatarewicz
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NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The types of fat people get in their diet may not be as closely related to their risk of heart disease as previously believed, a new review of past studies suggests. Guidelines from the U.S. federal government and recommendations from the American Heart Association call for increased consumption of polyunsaturated fatty acids and lower consumption of saturated fats. But researchers found people's risk of heart disease varied little based on how much of those fats they ate. Polyunsaturated fats generally come from plant-based foods such as nuts, seeds and vegetable oils. Omega-3 fatty acids, a type of polyunsaturated fats, are found in fish. On the other ...
Study: Mental Health Hospitalizations Increasing in Children
Post Date: 2014-03-17 20:42:53 by X-15
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More than 4 million American children and adolescents have a mental illness, and a study from the University of California, San Francisco shows mental health hospitalizations among this demographic increased by 24 percent between 2007 and 2010. The latest findings suggest nearly 1 in 10 children are hospitalized because of a mental health problem. "The most important finding is the fact that mental health hospitalizations are so common for kids," Dr. Naomi Bardach, a professor of pediatrics at the UCSF School of Medicine and the study’s lead author, tells U.S. News & World Report. The study examined the specific mental health reasons for children's hospital stays, ...
Older adults: Build muscle and you'll live longer
Post Date: 2014-03-17 07:53:43 by Tatarewicz
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Summary: The more muscle mass older Americans have, the less likely they are to die prematurely, new research shows. The findings add to the growing evidence that overall body composition -- and not the widely used body mass index, or BMI -- is a better predictor of all-cause mortality. "In other words, the greater your muscle mass, the lower your risk of death," said the study's co-author. "Thus, rather than worrying about weight or body mass index, we should be trying to maximize and maintain muscle mass." New UCLA research suggests that the more muscle mass older Americans have, the less likely they are to die prematurely. The findings add to the growing ...
Major 'third-hand smoke' compound causes DNA damage and potentially cancer
Post Date: 2014-03-17 07:36:33 by Tatarewicz
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Summary: Leftover cigarette smoke that clings to walls and furniture is a smelly nuisance, but now research suggests that it could pose a far more serious threat, especially to young children who put toys and other smoke-affected items into their mouths. Scientists reported that one of the tobacco-specific nitrosamines newly formed in "third-hand smoke" damages DNA and could potentially cause cancer. Leftover cigarette smoke that clings to walls and furniture is a smelly nuisance, but now research suggests that it could pose a far more serious threat, especially to young children who put toys and other smoke-affected items into their mouths. Scientists reported today that one ...
Why You Should Eat Your Flavonoids
Post Date: 2014-03-16 08:05:22 by Tatarewicz
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If you were going to focus on just one thing to move toward a healthier diet, most health professionals agree that it should be this: Eat more plant-based foods. While the evidence does not support that we need to become strict vegetarians, plant-based diets tend to offer a unique profile of nutrition that benefits our health in the long run -- people who consume these types of diets tend to be leaner and have less chronic conditions, such as heart disease and Type 2 diabetes. Evidence is also accumulating that shows eating plant-based foods can have an immediate benefit to our health. [Read: Top 5 Plant-Based Diets .] Researchers in the United Kingdom recently published a study in the ...
New Alzheimer's Blood Test Focuses on Lipids
Post Date: 2014-03-15 07:55:16 by Tatarewicz
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Medscape... The latest entry in the race for a predictive test for Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a 10-lipid panel. Mark Mapstone, PhD, and colleagues found that the biomarker panel, which is used to test peripheral blood samples, was able to predict which participants, all of whom were cognitively normal at baseline, would develop amnestic mild cognitive impairment (aMCI) or AD over 2 to 3 years, with sensitivity of 90% and specificity of 90%. According to the authors, test accuracy was similar to that from most studies of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) biomarkers, while the new blood test is both less invasive and less expensive that those requiring CSF. "The alterations in these ...
How to Stop a Headache
Post Date: 2014-03-15 07:27:51 by Tatarewicz
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Many people rely on pain medication to relieve their headaches, but pill popping isn't the best way tame your throbbing head. More often than not, you can remedy your headaches naturally with a few simple lifestyle changes: Watch Your Blood Sugar Levels If you eat processed, prepackaged foods that are high in sugar, your blood sugar levels will spike. This isn't a good thing, because high blood sugar levels can cause headaches and make them worse. When your blood sugar spikes, your insulin level must also spike to get all the excess sugar out of your blood. This is a problem, because high levels of insulin will cause your blood sugar to dip below normal levels, leading to ...
Illegal medical device websites exposed
Post Date: 2014-03-14 22:41:11 by Tatarewicz
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BEIJING, March 14 (Xinhua) -- China's food and drug watchdog has blacklisted ten websites for publicizing false information on medical devices. The State Food and Drug Administration (SFDA) said in a statement that the websites forged the names of medical equipment manufacturers and posted information of fake medical devices for sale, posing severe risks to people's health. The products sold on the websites include medical equipment to treat infertility, epilepsy and prostate problems, as well as blood pressure meters and medical pillows. The case has been transferred to relevant authorities, the SFDA said in the statement posted on its website. Online shopping has become ...
Countless Uses for Coconut Oil – The Simple, the Strange, and the Downright Odd
Post Date: 2014-03-14 18:28:45 by christine
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http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2013/11/18/coconut-oil-uses.aspx Excerpt: Another oral health technique where I believe coconut oil can be quite beneficial is oil pulling. This technique has significantly reduced my plaque buildup, allowing me to go longer between visits to the dental hygienist. (Adding fermented vegetables to my diet has been another game-changer in my oral health.) Oil pulling is a practice dating back thousands of years, having originated with Ayurvedic medicine. When oil pulling is combined with the antimicrobial power of coconut oil, I believe it can be a very powerful health tool. Sesame oil is traditionally recommended, but it has relatively ...
America’s Torture Doctors
Post Date: 2014-03-13 07:23:43 by Ada
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Despite grossly violating their oaths, CIA and military physicians escape professional censure. For me one of the most horrifying revelations about the torture carried out by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) at its black sites, and the military at its prisons, was that medical doctors not only stood by to monitor the process but were also involved in providing advice to make the torture both mentally and physically more effective. Let’s face it, you can always find a thug who is willing to torture someone, particularly if he is sold a bill of goods that he is doing his patriotic duty and paid handsomely while being assured that he will never be punished. But a physician is ...
Doctors Forced to Become State Snitches to Spot “Radical” Patients
Post Date: 2014-03-11 08:01:10 by Ada
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NHS demands GPs monitor potential extremists Doctors in Britain are being forced to become state snitches and spot “radical” patients under an NHS initiative that threatens to cut funding if a GP practice fails to take part in the program. Under the new NHS England policy, every GP practice must send a member of staff on the “Prevent” counter terrorism course, during which they are trained to detect patients who are ” vulnerable to radicalization,” before notifying authorities. In addition to the “lead” staff member who takes the course, all employees of the practice must be made aware of the strategy. Labeling the program “mindless ...
More fish intake boosts good cholesterol level: study
Post Date: 2014-03-11 00:40:58 by Tatarewicz
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HELSINKI, March 10 (Xinhua) -- A recent study conducted by the University of Eastern Finland showed that increased intake of fatty fish can boost the level of high density lipoprotein (HDL), know as the good cholesterol. Fish consumption has long been believed to be good for health and people with higher levels of HDL tend to have lower risks of cardiovascular diseases. However, how fats and other useful nutrients in fish function in human body are not fully known. The new study, according to a press release by the university, found that a higher intake of fish increases the number of large HDL particles, which function in sweeping extra cholesterol off artery walls and therefore reduce ...
How much exercise is too much?
Post Date: 2014-03-09 12:23:57 by X-15
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In a February study, Danish researchers followed nearly 1,900 runners for three decades and found that those who jogged slowly for up to 2½ hours a week lived about six years longer on average than those who ran longer and faster. Swedish researchers reported in June that elite cross-country skiers who had the fastest times in a 56-mile ski marathon or those who competed in the greatest number of those marathons were also 30 percent more likely than their fellow competitors to be hospitalized for an irregular heartbeat. “It appears that most people can get maximum health benefits with relatively low amounts of exercise, and that’s comforting,” said exercise researcher ...
Everyone Agrees that Ukraine Sniper Attacks Were a False Flag … They Only Argue About WHO Is the Culprit
Post Date: 2014-03-09 12:17:37 by Ada
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Who Stood to Gain from a False Flag Operation? We pointed out Wednesday that the Estonian foreign minister claims that the new Ukrainian coalition deployed snipers to discredit the former government of Ukraine. We documented Thursday that snipers are a common form of false flag terrorism. Interestingly, while the new Ukranian coalition denies that it deployed snipers, it is now accusing someone else – Russia – of deploying the snipers as a false flag event to create chaos. AP reports today: One of the biggest mysteries hanging over the protest mayhem that drove Ukraine’s president from power: Who was behind the snipers who sowed death and terror in Kiev? That riddle has ...
Ten births may reduce mom's cancer risk
Post Date: 2014-03-09 01:40:33 by Tatarewicz
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Comments: cowgirl A woman who gives birth to 10 children has a 50% great chance of insanity...+26 [Veronica] lmao, this is very funny so I had to give you a thumbs up, however I disagree. I have 7 kids and it is no harder than having 3. Well, other than the cost of car insurance since we have to drive a bus. lol. dsciswe It's been proven time and again that women who have a baby before age 24 have significantly less cancers than women who don't (or women who have abortions, not full-term babies), notably breast, cervical, and ovarian cancers. It's been proven that women who have multiple births have fewer cancers and significantly less chance of breast, ovarian, and ...
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