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Expert warns about toxic chemicals
Post Date: 2013-02-27 07:18:44 by Tatarewicz
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Studies have shown that most humans are, to some degree, contaminated by industrial chemicals, explains Professor Naidu, who has announced Australia will help the world investigate these chemicals. Eighty-three thousand man-made chemicals now circulate freely around the Earth, in water, soil, air, wildlife, food and manufactured goods and people, posing unquantified but genuine hazards to human and environmental health. The warning comes from one of Australia’s most distinguished soil scientists, Professor Ravi Naidu, of the University of South Australia and the CRC for Contamination Assessment and Remediation of the Environment (CRC CARE) who has announced Australia is prepared to ...
Only Half of Colorectal Cancers Linked to Obesity and Inactivity
Post Date: 2013-02-27 06:32:04 by Tatarewicz
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Obesity and physical inactivity have been increasingly linked to colorectal cancer, but a new study suggests that these risk factors are only important in about half of all cases. The study, published online February 26 in Cancer Research, found that increased body weight and decreased levels of physical activity are only associated with an increased risk for colorectal cancer that tests negative for the biomarker CTNNB1. This subtype accounted for 54% of the cases tested. For CTNNB1-positive colorectal cancer, which accounted for the remaining 46% of cases tested, no such association was found. It appears that these cancers are independent of those lifestyle factors, senior author ...
A Novel Device for Fecal Impaction: "The DisImpactor"
Post Date: 2013-02-27 06:21:15 by Tatarewicz
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Every so often a novel device comes along that has the ability to change your practice: this one may have the ability to help with this dreaded and often times messy procedure--digital disimpaction. Its called the "Disimpactor", an invention of Nuvomed, (www.nuvomed.com) and the brainchild of Dr. Burton Bentley, a practicing emergency physician. It is a patented Class 1 FDA registered disposable medical device that may just be able to make your life a bit easier and will be commercially available in April, 2013. As we all know, doing a digital disimpaction utilizing a gloved finger is generally inefficient, painful and uncomfortable for all involved. According to literature ...
Foods that may cause cancer
Post Date: 2013-02-26 02:33:27 by Tatarewicz
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fried foods, Betel nut, unboiled water, overnight cooked cabbage, moldy food, baked food, salted fish, smoked food
BPA may affect developing brain by disrupting gene regulation: study
Post Date: 2013-02-26 02:19:44 by Tatarewicz
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 (Xinhua) -- Environmental exposure to bisphenol A (BPA), a widespread chemical found in plastics and resins, may suppress a gene vital to nerve cell function and to the development of the central nervous system, according to a study led by researchers at Duke University. The findings was published Monday in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. "Our study found that BPA may impair the development of the central nervous system, and raises the question as to whether exposure could predispose animals and humans to neurodevelopmental disorders," said lead author Wolfgang Liedtke, associate professor of medicine/neurology at Duke. BPA, a ...
Olive oil healthy but avoid high heat cooking
Post Date: 2013-02-26 01:14:47 by Tatarewicz
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When it comes to olive oil, not only does this type of oil contain an important heart-healthy monounsaturated fat — mainly oleic acid — but it is also rich in healthy omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids. However, these same omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids that are healthy when uncooked can still become oxidized when cooked, nullifying their heart-healthy benefits. If you're going to use olive oil, you want to stick to recipes that use low to no heat, like salad dressings, soups, or dishes that are prepared in slow cookers. For all your high-temperature cooking methods, coconut oil is the way to go. Not only is it resistant to breaking down at high temperatures, but ...
Estrogen - Estrogen and Male Feminization
Post Date: 2013-02-24 09:51:08 by sizzlerguy
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I can't say for sure, but I have this theory. I believe males are undergoing "involuntary gender reassignment" due to their massive exposure to estrogen and xenoestrogens. I have never seen so many rosy-cheeked, effeminate adolescent males as I've seen in the last 5 years. I am not homophobic; that isn't the point. There seems to be an excess of crying by men, young and old, too. That is also healthy, but not in boxing, and not all the time - guys seriously. Men and women both have a male and female side, so women can be a little butch (if they're smart), and men can explore their nurturing side. I am speaking to the obvious, psysical characteristics I see in ...
A BRIEF AND BLOODY HISTORY OF GUN CONTROL
Post Date: 2013-02-23 14:22:13 by Ada
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You or someone you know may see guns as deadly killing machines that are simply to blame for a large volume of homicides across the nation, but a brief look at the history of gun control actually offers a new perspective into the application of guns on an entirely new level. While normalcy bias (a thinking pattern that causes an individual to underestimate the potential of any event or situation due to currently enjoying a normal and cushy lifestyle) can oftentimes lead individuals away from the reality of history, countless citizens around the world have been highlighting the repetitive history that follows gun control. In this breakdown, we will be examining a lot of numbers and ...
Sitting down affects men’s health
Post Date: 2013-02-23 08:13:52 by Tatarewicz
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Office workers, truck drivers and couch potatoes beware: a University of Western Sydney study has found that that men who spend more than four hours of each day sitting down are more likely to experience chronic disease such as cancer, diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure. Emma George, a PhD researcher from the UWS School of Science and Health, worked in collaboration with Professor Gregory Kolt, Dean of Science and Health at UWS, and Dr Richard Rosenkranz from the Department of Human Nutrition at Kansas State University to conduct the study of 63,048 Australian males aged 45-64. Study participants from the NSW 45 and Up Study were asked to report on a range of health-related ...
Influenza Vaccine Efficacy Significantly Lower in Elderly
Post Date: 2013-02-23 06:08:47 by Tatarewicz
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This year's influenza vaccine prevented just more than half of medical visits for the flu but was significantly less effective against influenza A among the elderly, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The findings were posted in the February 22 issue of the CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. Some older adults may not mount an effective immune response to the influenza A (H3N2) component of this season's vaccine, the CDC says. "Nonetheless, this finding should not discourage future vaccination by persons aged ≥65 years, who are at greater risk for more severe cases and complications from influenza. Influenza ...
Genomic Test GPredicts Metastasis Risk in Prostate Cancer
Post Date: 2013-02-23 06:00:29 by Tatarewicz
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A new test used after prostatectomy can indicate whether a man is at high risk or low risk for metastases, and therefore whether or not he is a candidate for additional treatment. The test, known as Decipher (developed by GenomeDx Biosciences), could help prevent overtreatment, according to Ketan Badani, MD, urologic oncologist at Columbia University in New York City. He presented study results at the 2013 Genitourinary Cancers Symposium (GUCS) in Orlando, Florida, which showed how physicians who were provided results from this genomic test altered their management decisions. The test is currently available to select physicians and their patients as part of ongoing clinical studies. The ...
Diet and sleep
Post Date: 2013-02-21 06:17:29 by Tatarewicz
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Many people grew up drinking a glass of warm milk before bed to help lull them into sleep, and you may have “graduated” as an adult to a cup of warm chamomile tea, which is known for its calming properties. Certain foods, too, are known for their sleep-inducing effects. Cherries, for instance, are a natural source of the “sleep hormone” melatonin, and drinking tart cherry juice has been found to be beneficial in improving sleep duration and quality.2 Alternatively, almonds and spinach are rich in magnesium, which is known for promoting sleep and relaxing muscles. Of course, the converse is also true in that certain foods can significantly interfere with your sleep. ...
Key Issues in Genome Sequencing of Healthy Individuals
Post Date: 2013-02-21 02:03:40 by Tatarewicz
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Welcome to another segment on genomic medicine. Today, I want to get into 3 different articles: 2 from the Wall Street ("Medical") Journal and the other from a new open access journal, PeerJ. All of them are related to the issues of genome sequencing. First, there was a debate about whether all healthy people should have their genomes sequenced. It was a debate between Atul Butte from Stanford and Robert Green from Harvard. In this debate, they made a number of really good points, and I have linked you to that article if you're interested. Basically, is it too early to get sequencing because we need millions of people to have whole genome sequencing who are healthy in ...
Role of placebos in healing
Post Date: 2013-02-20 07:29:01 by Tatarewicz
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Dr. Mercola: Story at-a-glance Ongoing research suggests that people could be prescribed placebos instead of drugs to see if that is enough to make them well Placebos typically have far fewer side effects (if they have any at all) than prescription drugs, injections or actual surgeries – and they often work just as well as the standard of care Studies have shown that if you think you're receiving a treatment, and you expect that treatment to work, it often does -- and even if you know you're receiving a placebo, the beneficial effects still hold strong Poster Comment:If it's not an emergency perhaps the doctor should begin with a placebo. Good elaboration at link.
Biological Marker Predicts Susceptibility to Common Cold
Post Date: 2013-02-20 05:33:17 by Tatarewicz
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Science Daily: Feb. 19, 2013 — Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have identified a biological marker in the immune system that -- beginning at about age 22 -- predicts our ability to fight off the common cold. Published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) and led by Carnegie Mellon's Sheldon Cohen, the study found that the length of telomeres -- protective cap-like protein complexes at the ends of chromosomes -- predicts resistance to upper respiratory infections in young and midlife adults. Telomere length is a biomarker of aging with telomeres shortening with increasing chronological age. As a cell's telomeres shorten, it loses its ability to ...
Potential Cause of Depression Identified
Post Date: 2013-02-20 01:18:31 by Tatarewicz
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A protein involved in synaptic structure has been identified as a potential cause of depression, a finding that according to researchers has "enormous therapeutic potential for the development of biomarkers and novel therapeutic agents." Investigators at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City found decreased expression of Rac1 in the postmortem brains of people with major depressive disorder (MDD) and in mice subjected to chronic stress. They were able to control the depressive response in mice by manipulating the expression of Rac1. "Our study is among only a few in depression research in which 2 independent human cohorts and animal models validate each ...
Excessive TV in childhood linked to long-term antisocial behavior: study
Post Date: 2013-02-19 02:57:45 by Tatarewicz
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 (Xinhua) -- Children and adolescents who watch a lot of television are more likely to manifest antisocial and criminal behavior when they become adults, according to a new study published online Monday in the U.S. journal Pediatrics. The study followed a group of around 1,000 children born in the New Zealand city of Dunedin in 1972-73. Every two years between the ages of five and 15, they were asked how much television they watched. Those who watched more television were more likely to have a criminal conviction and were also more likely to have antisocial personality traits in adulthood. Researchers from University of Otago in New Zealand found that the risk of ...
Chavez Returns
Post Date: 2013-02-18 13:15:02 by Stephen Lendman
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Chavez Returns by Stephen Lendman He's home. He arrived on February 18 at 2:30AM Caracas time. He announced his arrival via Twitter. "I have returned to the Venezuelan homeland," he said. "Thank God!! Thank you beloved people! I will continue the treatment here." Separately he thanked Fidel and Raul Castro. He praise Cuba's superb medical providers. "We will live and we will overcome," he said. Fidel Castro wished him well on departure. He said in part: "Dear Hugo: I am extremely satisfied that you have been able to return to that piece of American land which you love so much, and to our brother people who support you so much. A long and ...
Foods that helped Inca live long lives
Post Date: 2013-02-18 09:52:09 by Tatarewicz
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The 7 Ingredients to a Longer, Healthier Life How did the Inca live to be over 100 years old and still full of vitality? Our scientific team was determined to find out. Our expert team of researchers investigated exactly what the ancient and modern Inca people were eating and how these all-natural ingredients could be combined into a special formula that could be taken once a day for maximum nutrition. The result was Inca Elixir—the only formula of its kind that uses 6 indigenous Incan super foods that have been linked to show remarkable life and health extending properties: Inca berries Camu camu Maca Purple corn Cupuacu Cocoa PLUS there's a mystery 7th ingredient that took ...
pH Miricle
Post Date: 2013-02-16 05:32:57 by Tatarewicz
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Body Chemistry & Health: On Tuesday's show, research scientist focusing on cellular nutrition, Dr. Robert O. Young discussed what he believes to be the true causes of disease. This led him to develop a new form of biology to help people balance their body chemistry using mostly dietary changes and eliminating inflammation. The human body is alkaline by design, and when it's in this state, we have energy, vitality, and fitness; however, when it's acidic, people can experience fatigue, irritations, sensitivities, allergies, and inflammation, he stated. "In fact, I've said you cannot have acid without pain...I've referred to that as Stage 4 Acidosis," he ...
Good and bad of fruit/vegetable juices
Post Date: 2013-02-16 04:23:04 by Tatarewicz
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Web MD: Best Choice: Vegetable Juice Drinking your veggies is a convenient way to add powerful plant-based nutrients to your diet. The lycopene in tomato juice appears to lower the risk of prostate cancer. Beet juice may reduce blood pressure. Pulpy vegetable juice is also packed with fiber that can help control hunger. And all of these benefits come without a catch. Vegetable juice has far less sugar and fewer calories than the typical fruit juice, but it is high in sodium unless you choose the low salt version. Worst Choice: Juice 'Cocktails' Be on alert for the terms juice cocktail, juice-flavored beverage, or juice drink. Most of these products contain only small amounts of ...
UK parl. opens mental clinic for MPs
Post Date: 2013-02-16 02:55:55 by Tatarewicz
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Rising cases of mental problems among the British MPs has forced the parliament to set up a mental health clinic for the lawmakers inside the parliamentary premises. The £25,000-a-year plan has been approved following revelations that a rising number of MPs are seeing doctors over anxiety and depression. This comes as the law previously ruled that any MP or top executive in a company who is under treatment for mental difficulties for over six months will automatically lose his job. Now based on the newly-endorsed Mental Health (Discrimination) Bill, the Commons Member Estimate Committee, which is in charge of MPs’ working conditions, will fund the treatment of lawmakers ...
Ex-Mayor Blames $1 Billion Gambling Binge on Depression, Tumor
Post Date: 2013-02-15 20:48:25 by Dakmar
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Former San Diego Mayor Maureen O'Connor has admitted to taking $2.1 million from her late husband's foundation during a decade-long gambling binge that she attributed to depression and the effects of a brain tumor. She was estimated to have won and lost more than $1 billion through gambling. O'Connor, 66, pleaded not guilty in federal court to one count of money laundering as part of an agreement with the U.S. Justice Department. The agreement will defer prosecution for two years, giving O'Connor a chance to pay back the money and get treatment for her gambling addiction. In a news conference, O'Connor acknowledged that she took the money, but she said she ...
Avoid excessive fruit consumption
Post Date: 2013-02-13 07:45:43 by Tatarewicz
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Story at-a-glance Actor Ashton Kutcher recently disclosed he suffered pancreatic problems brought on by following an all-fruit diet adopted in preparation to play the character of Steve Jobs in the upcoming film “Jobs.” Steve Jobs died of pancreatic cancer in 2011 Fruits are loaded with antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, which is why eating a small amount of them is fine for healthy people. However, many benefit by restricting their fruit intake due to its high fructose content Research suggests fructose may have a particularly significant impact on pancreatic cancer, as pancreatic cancer cells have been shown to use fructose for cell division, speeding up the growth and spread ...
The deadly truth about vegetable oils
Post Date: 2013-02-13 06:26:14 by Tatarewicz
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Advice to substitute polyunsaturated fats for saturated fats is a key component of worldwide dietary guidelines for coronary heart disease risk reduction. However, clinical benefits of the most abundant polyunsaturated fatty acid, omega 6 linoleic acid, have not been established. In this cohort, substituting dietary linoleic acid in place of saturated fats increased the rates of death from all causes, coronary heart disease, and cardiovascular disease. An updated meta-analysis of linoleic acid intervention trials showed no evidence of cardiovascular benefit. Let me spell that out for you: "Substituting dietary linoleic acid in place of saturated fats increased the rates of death from ...
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