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Latest Articles: Health
Busted! Co-author of Stanford study that bashed organics found to have deep ties to Big Tobacco's anti-science propaganda
Post Date: 2012-09-07 14:04:09 by Original_Intent
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NaturalNews) (This article is jointly authored by Mike Adams of NaturalNews.com and Anthony Gucciardi of NaturalSociety.com) Over the last several days, the mainstream media has fallen for an elaborate scientific hoax that sought to destroy the credibility of organic foods by claiming they are "no healthier" than conventional foods (grown with pesticides and GMOs). NaturalNews has learned one of the key co-authors of the study, Dr. Ingram Olkin, has a deep history as an "anti-science" propagandist working for Big Tobacco. Stanford University has also been found to have deep financial ties to Cargill, a powerful proponent of genetically engineered foods and an enemy of GMO labeling ...
Top 5 Anti-Aging Herbs
Post Date: 2012-09-07 05:10:30 by Tatarewicz
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Comment Posted by Health Wire - Thursday, September 6th, 2012 Aging is a fact of life, but it doesn’t have to dramatically affect the way you look. Incorporating a number of key herbs into your organic diet can assist in reducing or even completely removing many of the negative effects that go along with aging. Below, I detail my top 5 herbs for anti-aging benefits. While some people would prefer to shell out thousands to have a surgeon cut, pull, and stitch their way to a younger-looking appearance, most of us are happy with the less invasive (and, often, more effective) approach. These herbs can not only help keep your skin vibrant and healthy, they can keep your brain and body ...
Children 'need more teaching on cancer causes'
Post Date: 2012-09-07 04:41:57 by Tatarewicz
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Children are unaware of what causes cancer, with a small number believing they can get it from behaving badly, suggests a poll by Macmillan Cancer Support. The survey of 500 children aged nine to 16-years-old found that 97% do not know that sunburn can cause cancer - although 91% do know smoking causes it. The charity says the results suggest children are ill-informed about cancer. Teachers need to educate school children on cancer, it adds. The children who responded to the poll also do not appear to know what it means to have cancer. One in five think it is always fatal, while more than half say they do not know what it is. And 4% even think cancer can be caught from someone else. ...
Nonalcoholic red wine may help reduce high blood pressure: study
Post Date: 2012-09-07 03:56:02 by Tatarewicz
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 (Xinhua) -- Men with a high risk for heart disease had lower blood pressure after drinking nonalcoholic red wine every day for four weeks, according to a new study published this week in the American Heart Association journal Circulation Research. Nonalcoholic red wine increased study participants' levels of nitric oxide, which helped decrease both systolic and diastolic blood pressure, researchers said. Nitric oxide is a molecule in the body that helps blood vessels relax and allows more blood to reach the heart and other organs. Researchers studied 67 men with diabetes or three or more cardiovascular risk factors who ate a common diet plus one of the following ...
New device heals muscle pains
Post Date: 2012-09-07 03:42:51 by Tatarewicz
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Using a hand held device the size of a computer mouse for just 30 minutes could significantly change how people deal with, and recover from, the pain associated with musculoskeletal conditions. Edith Cowan University (ECU) School of Exercise and Health Sciences Master by Research student Harry Banyard has been investigating the effectiveness of electromagnetic therapy in treating muscle damage. Pulsed electromagnetic field therapy (PEMFT) has already been proven to enhance the healing of bone fractures and osteoarthritis, but no scientific evidence exists on whether it can help the recovery of muscles, explains Mr Banyard. “In testing the PEMFT, using a machine called an e-cell, I ...
Report: US health care system wastes $750B a year
Post Date: 2012-09-07 02:30:05 by Tatarewicz
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. health care system squanders $750 billion a year — roughly 30 cents of every medical dollar — through unneeded care, byzantine paperwork, fraud and other waste, the influential Institute of Medicine said Thursday in a report that ties directly into the presidential campaign. President Barack Obama and Republican Mitt Romney are accusing each other of trying to slash Medicare and put seniors at risk. But the counter-intuitive finding from the report is that deep cuts are possible without rationing, and a leaner system may even produce better quality. "Health care in America presents a fundamental paradox," said the report from an ...
Why Does Alzheimer's Disease Affect Twice as Many Women as Men?
Post Date: 2012-09-06 04:46:06 by Tatarewicz
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ScienceDaily (Sep. 5, 2012) — A group of experts has developed consensus recommendations for future research directions to determine why nearly two-thirds of Americans with Alzheimer's disease (AD) are women. The recommendations are published in a Roundtable discussion in Journal of Women's Health, a peer-reviewed publication from Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers. An estimated 5.4 million Americans are affected by AD and related dementias, and that number will likely rise to 11-16 million people by the year 2050 if no effective cures or preventive measures are developed. The main risk factors for AD are age and sex, with affected women outnumbering men 2 to 1. This may be ...
Doctors Should Promote Sex Among Nursing Home Residents
Post Date: 2012-09-06 00:51:01 by Tatarewicz
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Hi. I'm Art Caplan in the Division of Medical Ethics at the New York University Langone Medical Center. Today I want to talk to you about a fascinating issue that concerns personal choice, freedom, and autonomy. I know that some of you are starting to think, "Uh-oh, here we go again. It must be about end-of-life care or about involvement in research ethics." No, this is a lot more basic, ordinary, and everyday. A paper[1] came out recently that caught my eye. It argued that people in nursing homes ought to have the right to have sexual relations and that this is not something that doctors bring up with either the patients or the families when someone is getting ready to go to ...
Household Chemical Linked to Heart Disease
Post Date: 2012-09-06 00:39:09 by Tatarewicz
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September 4, 2012 — A chemical known as PFOA, found in common household products, may be linked with heart disease, stroke, and peripheral artery disease, according to new research. "Even at the low exposure levels of PFOAs found in most Americans, there is a positive association between increasing levels of PFOAs and cardiovascular disease," says researcher Anoop Shankar, MD, PhD, MPH. Shankar looked at data on more than 1,200 men and women, on average in their 50s, collected from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). PFOA is used to make lubricants, polishes, paper and textile coatings, food packaging, and fire-retardant foams. Levels of ...
New Zealand scientists make breakthrough in identifying Parkinson's disease
Post Date: 2012-09-05 23:31:23 by Tatarewicz
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WELLINGTON, Sept. 5 (Xinhua) -- New Zealand scientists claim to have made a breakthrough in identifying the early indicators of Parkinson's disease, enabling doctors to offer early treatment for the dementia caused by the neuro-degenerative illness. University of Canterbury researchers said Wednesday they were the first scientists to use advanced neurological imaging to examine the brain while the patient was still alive to find cellular degeneration that was previously only detectable in an autopsy. Parkinson's disease is the second most common degenerative disorder after Alzheimer's disease, leading to debilitating dementia that requires intensive care and attention for ...
Iowans respond to Stanford study that scrutinizes organic foods
Post Date: 2012-09-05 05:46:35 by Tatarewicz
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Local producers say it's not all about vitamin content - it's about eliminating toxins Organic Green peppers $3.99 each Tomatoes $2.99 per pound Carrots $1.49 per pound Lettuce $3.99 per head Bananas $1.49 per pound Conventional produce Green peppers $0.99 each Tomatoes $1.99 per pound Carrots 90 cents per pound* Lettuce $1.49 per head Bananas 69 cents per pound *Based on 2-pound bag priced at $1.79 Source: Dahl’s Foods, 8700 Hickman Road, Clive What is organic? Organic certification is a complex legal definition that comprises more than 68 pages of USDA regulations and six additional pages of Iowa law. In general, certified organic follows these guidelines: 1. No sludge ...
Canada Should Remove Section of Criminal Code That Permits Physical Punishment of Children, Expert Argues
Post Date: 2012-09-05 03:39:05 by Tatarewicz
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ScienceDaily (Sep. 4, 2012) — To promote good parenting, Canada should remove section 43 of its Criminal Code because it sends the wrong message that using physical punishment to discipline children is acceptable, argues Dr. John Fletcher, Editor-in-Chief, CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) in an editorial. Section 43 of the Criminal Code of Canada states "…a parent is justified in using force by way of correction…if the force does not exceed what is reasonable under the circumstances." The debate over whether spanking children is acceptable as a disciplinary tool for parents or whether it is violence against children is heated and ongoing. Although ...
Second-Hand Tobacco Smoke Tied to Flu Complications in Kids
Post Date: 2012-09-05 02:56:08 by Tatarewicz
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NEW YORK (Reuters Health) Aug 31 - Children hospitalized with the flu are more likely to need intensive care and a longer stay if they've been exposed to second-hand smoke at home, a small new study finds. Among more than 100 kids hospitalized with flu in New York state, those exposed to second-hand smoke were five times more likely to be admitted to the intensive care unit and required a 70% longer stay in the hospital, compared to the kids not exposed to smoke. "People are being a bit complacent and thinking that because they don't see smoking as often...that it's not a problem anymore," said Dr. Karen Wilson, of Children's Hospital Colorado, in Aurora, who led ...
Computers cut dementia risk
Post Date: 2012-09-05 02:38:45 by Tatarewicz
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The study found that the risk of dementia was about 30 to 40 per cent lower among older computer users than non-users, and the findings could not be attributed to age, education, social isolation, depression, overall health or cognitive impairment. Having access to a personal computer lowers or decreases the risk of cognitive decline and dementia in older men by up to 40 per cent, according to researchers at The University of Western Australia. Winthrop Professor Osvaldo Almeida and his colleagues undertook an eight-year study of more than 5000 Perth men aged from 65 to 85. The results are published in the journal PLoSOne. Professor Almeida is Research Director at the UWA-affiliate, ...
Tooth Erosion – Also Known as Tooth Wear
Post Date: 2012-09-04 07:02:37 by Tatarewicz
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Saliva helps to protect against tooth erosion because it neutralises acids in foods and beverages. (Photos.com) Saliva helps to protect against tooth erosion because it neutralises acids in foods and beverages. (Photos.com) Advertisement Tooth erosion can affect people of all ages. While dietary acids are the usual cause of tooth erosion in children and teenagers, as a person advances in years, reduced saliva production which comes naturally with age, can lead to more severe forms of erosion. Reduced saliva production results also as a side effect of many medications taken for common conditions such as high blood pressure, depression, reflux, contraception and even migraines. Saliva ...
Is organic healthier? Study says not so much but it's key reason consumers buy
Post Date: 2012-09-04 06:06:59 by Tatarewicz
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WASHINGTON — Patient after patient asked: Is eating organic food, which costs more, really better for me? Unsure, Stanford University doctors dug through reams of research to find out — and concluded there's little evidence that going organic is much healthier, citing only a few differences involving pesticides and antibiotics. Eating organic fruits and vegetables can lower exposure to pesticides, including for children — but the amount measured from conventionally grown produce was within safety limits, the researchers reported Monday. Nor did the organic foods prove more nutritious. "I was absolutely surprised," said Dr. Dena Bravata, a senior research ...
Why My Doctor Hates Obamacare
Post Date: 2012-09-03 08:16:42 by Ada
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Lawmakers in D.C. may truly be committed to improving America's health-care system. But according to actual physicians, our leaders are going about it all wrong. Want real health reform that is in the interest of you and your family? Don't make the same mistake that Washington did. In formulating ObamaCare, the politicians listened to lobbyists, policy wonks, academics, health theorists, regulators, and occasionally to each other. But they failed to listen to the people who actually care for patients: Doctors. Granted, the lobbyists for physician groups were at the table, but not the doctor him or herself. Ironic, isn't it? Especially when it's the doctor who has the ...
Why Half of America May Have Impaired Brain Function by 2030
Post Date: 2012-09-03 04:16:11 by Tatarewicz
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It's a fact that excess dietary fructose can harm your body by setting up the conditions for diabetes, obesity, and fatty liver, but what does it do to your brain? Studies have not addressed this question—until now. A new UCLA study1 is the first to show how a steady diet high in fructose can damage your memory and learning. The study was published in the Journal of Physiology. Researchers investigated the effects of high-fructose syrup, similar to high fructose corn syrup (HFCS), a cheap sweetener six times sweeter than cane sugar, which is used in most soft drinks, processed foods, condiments, and even many baby foods. The team sought to study the effects of a steady intake ...
Hernia Mesh Patch Recall - FDA Warns of Death and Serious Health implications.
Post Date: 2012-09-02 03:57:46 by Tatarewicz
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.. Patients should review the latest recall information to see if they have been implanted with the recalled device and seek medical attention if symptoms such as unexplained or persistent abdominal pain, fever, ... Read 6,098 Comments 1 i had the medium kugel patch ,and had to have it removed.9 days later .due to infection caused from the patch.has anyone else had this problem and is this patch on the recall list thanks mslinda300@yahoo.com James Verner Canada I had hernia sugery 4 years ago and have had bad ab pain since the 1st week of the mesh being put in.I also have blood (lots) when I have a bowel movement 3-10 days per month.The surgen never warned me about this type of ...
Mercury, oils from fish at odds in heart health: study
Post Date: 2012-09-02 03:05:00 by Tatarewicz
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Omega-3 supplements are pictured. While fish oil is a primary source of omega-3 fatty acids, they are also found in walnuts, flaxseed oil and leafy green vegetables. Omega-3 fatty acids and mercury, both found in fish, appear to have opposite effects on heart health, according to a northern European study. Researchers, whose conclusions were published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, looked at data from more than 1,600 men from Sweden and Finland to find that men with high levels of mercury in their body had an increased risk of heart attacks, while those with a high concentration of omega-3s had a lower risk. Fish are considered part of a healthy diet, but the balance ...
Potential Drug for Treatement of Alzheimer's Disease Investigated
Post Date: 2012-09-01 04:34:37 by Tatarewicz
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ScienceDaily (Aug. 31, 2012) — A compound developed to treat neuropathic pain has shown potential as an innovative treatment for Alzheimer's disease, according to a study by researchers at Cleveland Clinic's Lerner Research Institute and Anesthesiology Institute. "Cleveland Clinic dedicated two years of research into the examination of this compound and our findings show it could represent a novel therapeutic target in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease," said Mohamed Naguib, M.D., Professor of Anesthesiology, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine. "Development of this compound as a potential drug for Alzheimer's would take many more years, but ...
Company chided for whooping cough cure claim
Post Date: 2012-09-01 01:14:30 by Tatarewicz
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A Port Coquitlam company that claimed its Oil of Oregano product would protect against whooping cough is being ordered to retract their ad. Enerex Botanicals Ltd. paid for an ad in the VancouverSun on Thursday that claimed their product was alternative option to combating whooping cough with vaccinations. The ad totes the oil as “the natural way to help combat whooping cough” and “your top-level defense for protecting yourself from whooping cough.” Medical health officer Paul Van Buynder sent a letter the same day ordering the company publish a retraction and apology about their claim, which Fraser Health says has never been proven scientifically. “Such claims ...
Kidney Stones Linked to Adverse Renal Outcomes
Post Date: 2012-09-01 00:35:59 by Tatarewicz
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August 31, 2012 — A single kidney stone episode is associated with an increased risk of adverse renal events, including end-stage renal disease (ESRD), later in life according to new research published online August 30 in the British Medical Journal. The study, led by R. Todd Alexander, MD, PhD, from the University of Alberta, in Edmonton, Canada, and colleagues in Canada and the United States, involved an analysis of more than 3 million patients enrolled in the Alberta (Canada) Kidney Disease Network database between 1997 and 2009. The increase in risk associated with as little as a single kidney stone episode was small, but significant compared with those who did not have a kidney ...
Swine Flu Death: Ohio Woman First Person To Die From H3N2v Influenza Virus, State Health Department Says
Post Date: 2012-09-01 00:30:37 by freepatriot32
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CINCINNATI -- The death of a 61-year-old Ohio woman is the first in the nation associated with a new swine flu strain, the state Department of Health said Friday. The woman, whose identity was not released, was from central Ohio's Madison County and died this week following an illness she contracted after having contact with hogs at the Ross County Fair. The woman had underlying medical conditions, but the H3N2v influenza virus may have contributed to her death, the department said. The strain was found in U.S. pigs in 2010 and people in July 2011, and it appears to spread more easily from swine to humans than other flu viruses, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has ...
Enzalutamide Gets FDA Nod for Late-Stage Prostate Cancer
Post Date: 2012-09-01 00:22:26 by Tatarewicz
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August 31, 2012 — The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved enzalutamide (formerly known as MDV3100) to treat men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer that has spread or recurred. Developed by Astellas Pharma US Inc and Medivation Inc, the drug will be sold as Xtandi. It was reviewed under the FDA's priority review program, which provides for an expedited 6-month review for drugs that may offer major advances in treatment or that provide a treatment when no adequate therapy exists. Xtandi, which was approved 3 months sooner than expected, is one of a new class of androgen inhibitors designed to interfere with the ability of testosterone to bind to ...
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