Internationaal nieuws 31 januari - 6 februari 2016

Honey’s potential to save lives by destroying harmful fungus

The healing powers of honey have been known for thousands of years. Now a graduate from The University of Manchester has discovered a powerful link between a medicinal type of honey and the destruction of a fungus that can cause blindness or even death.

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Parental preference for boys damages girls’ self-esteem and happiness

While most studies of parental sex discrimination explore the devastating social and demographic effects of a cultural preference for boys, a new study examines its psychological effects on the girls themselves.

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Milk, vitamin supplements and exercise raise children's vitamin D levels

Sufficient intake of fortified dairy products is of significant importance for the serum vitamin D level in primary school children, shows a new study from the University of Eastern Finland. Children who drink at least three glasses of milk per day had a higher serum vitamin D level than their peers who drink milk in lesser amounts. The use of vitamin D supplements was also associated with a higher serum vitamin D level. Furthermore, children who exercise more than 2 hours per day had a higher serum vitamin D level than children who exercise less than 1.5 hours per day. The article “Determinants of Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Concentration in Finnish Children: The PANIC Study” was published online in British Journal of Nutrition and was selected as the Nutrition Society Paper of the Month for January 2016.

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Fecal Analyses May Lead to Noninvasive Diagnostics for Inflammatory Bowel Disease

New research indicates that analyses of vapors from fecal samples can identify volatile metabolites indicative of different types of inflammatory bowel disease, including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.

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A flawed measure

BMI is not an accurate measure of health, according to research by UCSB psychologist Jeffrey Hunger and colleagues.

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GW researcher tests new method for rapid detection of infection in wounds

A new method for detection of infection in wounds could take physicians less than a minute to complete, rather than the current 24 hours it takes for diagnosis, according to research by the George Washington University's Victoria Shanmugam, M.D.

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When older adults stop driving, it may impact health and well-being

In a new study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, researchers reviewed 16 studies that examined the health and well-being of older adults after they stopped driving. The researchers concluded that, when older adults stop driving, their health is impacted in a variety of ways.

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From allergens to anodes - Pollen derived battery electrodes

Pollens, the bane of allergy sufferers, could represent a boon for battery makers: Recent research has suggested their potential use as anodes in lithium-ion batteries.

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Scientists discover molecular link between psychiatric disorders and type 2 diabetes

In a new report appearing in the Feb. 2016 issue of The FASEB Journal, scientists show that a gene called 'DISC1,' which is believed to play a role in mental health disorders, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and some forms of depression, influences the function of pancreatic beta cells which produce insulin to maintain normal blood glucose levels.

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Pilot study shows meditation can help US veterans manage chronic pain

A small pilot study conducted at the Washington, DC Veterans Affairs Medical Center reveals that veterans who practiced meditation reported a 20 percent reduction in pain intensity (how bad pain hurts or feels), as well as pain interference, how pain interferes with everyday aspects of life, such as sleep, mood, and activity level.

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Aggression causes new nerve cells to be generated in the brain

A group of neurobiologists from Russia and the USA, including Dmitry Smagin, Tatyana Michurina, and Grigori Enikolopov from Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, have proven experimentally that aggression has an influence on the production of new nerve cells in the brain. The scientists conducted a series of experiments on male mice and published their findings in the journal Frontiers in Neuroscience.

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Secondhand smoke - Nations producing less greenhouse gas most vulnerable to climate change

A new study by University of Queensland and WCS shows a dramatic global mismatch between nations producing the most greenhouse gases and the ones most vulnerable to the effects of climate change.

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Protein that switches cancers from inflammation to proliferation identified

PAD4 has been observed in cancers but its role was unclear. An Oxford University team have found that PAD4 citrullinates protein E2F-1, which causes it to form a protein complex with BRD4 that drives expression of inflammatory genes.

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Climate change's frost harms early plant reproduction, Dartmouth study finds

Climate change may harm early-flowering plants not through plant-pollinator mismatch but through frost damage, a Dartmouth College-led study shows.

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Study suggests more effective speech therapy approach for children with Down syndrome

A new study indicates that children with Down syndrome who have motor speech deficits have been inadequately diagnosed, which could have a major impact on the interventions used by speech pathologists when treating patients.

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Fecal analyses may lead to noninvasive diagnostics for inflammatory bowel disease

New research indicates that analyses of vapors from fecal samples can identify volatile metabolites indicative of different types of inflammatory bowel disease, including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.

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Impact of high fructose on health of offspring

In a study to be presented on Feb. 5 in the oral session at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine's annual meeting, The Pregnancy Meeting™, in Atlanta, researchers will present findings on the effects of antenatal exposure to a high fructose diet on the offspring's development of metabolic syndrome-like phenotype and cardiovascular disease later in life.

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Scientists find brain plasticity assorted into functional networks

Scientists had thought that most synapses of a similar type and in a similar location in the brain behaved in a similar fashion with respect to how experience induces plasticity. In this work, scientists found dramatic differences in the plasticity response, even between neighboring synapses in response to identical activity experiences.

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Antibiotic's killer strategy revealed

Using a special profiling technique, a team of researchers at Princeton have determined the mechanism of action of a potent antibiotic, known as tropodithietic acid, leading them to uncover its hidden ability as a potential anticancer agent.

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Cohen Children's Medical Center study - Children on autism spectrum more likely to wander, disappear

A new study by researchers at Cohen Children's Medical Center of New York suggests that more than one-quarter million school-age children with autism spectrum disorder or other developmental disorders wander away from adult supervision each year.

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Vacations can lead to weight gain, contribute to 'creeping obesity'

A week's vacation may leave many adults with a heavier midsection -- extra weight that can hang around even six weeks post-vacation.A faculty member in the University of Georgia's College of Family and Consumer Sciences found that adults going on a one- to three-week vacation gained an average of nearly 1 pound during their trips. With the average American reportedly gaining 1-2 pounds a year, the study's findings suggest an alarming trend.

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Predicting periodontitis at state and local levels in the United States

IADR/AADR have published an article titled 'Predicting Periodontitis at State and Local Levels in the United States' in the OnlineFirst portion of the Journal of Dental Research. In it, researchers estimate the prevalence of periodontitis at state and local levels across the United States by using a novel SAE method.

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Better quality of care may reduce risk of death for patients on opioid painkillers

Better quality of care may reduce the risk of death for patients who are prescribed opioid painkillers for chronic pain, say Yale researchers. Their study, published Feb. 4 in the Journal of General Internal Medicine, offers evidence that supports recommendations from clinical practice guidelines encouraging physicians to engage patients with mental health services and substance abuse treatment, as well as to avoid co-prescriptions for sedatives.

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Researchers hone in on why female newborns are better protected from brain injury

In a study published this week in the journal eNeuro, researchers at the Waisman Center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, led by Pelin Cengiz, show that a particular protein found in the brains of both male and female mice is present at higher levels in females, which offers them stronger protection against one type of brain injury.

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C. diff study provides insight into antibiotic resistance and risks for infection

Exposure to specific antibiotics is linked to the development of certain strains of antibiotic-resistant C. difficile, one of the fastest growing bacteria superbugs, according to a new study published by Stuart Johnson, M.D., of Loyola University Health System, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine and the Hines VA Medical Hospital.

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Plastic debris crossing the Pacific can transport more species with the help of barnacles

The smooth surfaces of much of the plastic waste rapidly increasing in the ocean appear to provide poor habitat for animals -- that is, until barnacles step in.

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Gambling is associated with 'risk-taking behavior' in young teens, study finds

Gambling among young teens may be associated with increased use of alcohol, cigarettes, or marijuana according to a study that surveyed sixth- to eighth-graders in Italian schools. The research is reported in the February issue of the Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics, the official journal of the Society for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics. The journal is published by Wolters Kluwer.

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Lithium battery catalyst found to harm key soil microorganism

The material at the heart of the lithium ion batteries that power electric vehicles, laptop computers and smartphones has been shown to impair a key soil bacterium. The study by researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the University of Minnesota is an early signal that the growing use of the new nanoscale materials used in the rechargeable batteries that power portable electronics and electric and hybrid vehicles may have untold environmental consequences.

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Dogs accelerate the advance of new cancer treatments for both pets and people

A Science Translational Medicine review suggests integrating dogs with naturally occurring cancers into studies of new drug therapeutics could result in better treatments for our four-legged friends while helping inform therapeutic development for human cancers. The review, which included faculty at the Translational Genomics Research Institute, hopes to close the gap between human and canine cancer research, and accelerate the knowledge developed by studying cancer in both people and pets, a field known as comparative oncology.

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UCI researchers link compulsive Facebook checking to lack of sleep

If you find yourself toggling over to look at Facebook several dozen times a day, it's not necessarily because the experience of being on social media is so wonderful. It may be a sign that you're not getting enough sleep.

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Harnessing the power of light to fight cancer

Immunotherapy is one of the hottest emerging areas of cancer research. Using the body's own cells to fight cancer can be more effective and less invasive than flooding the entire system with toxic chemicals. Yubin Zhou, Ph.D., assistant professor at the Center for Translational Cancer Research at the Texas A&M Health Science Center Institute of Biosciences & Technology, is studying how to use light to control the immune system and induce it to fight cancer.

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Some chronic viral infections could contribute to cognitive decline with aging

Certain chronic viral infections could contribute to subtle cognitive deterioration in apparently healthy older adults, according to a study led by researchers from the University of Pittsburgh and Johns Hopkins University.

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Phantom cell phone signals -- who hears them and why?

If you think you hear your cell phone ringing or feel it vibrating to signal an incoming call or message, but there actually is none, you may have 'ringxiety' and be psychologically primed to detect such signals. Insecurity in interpersonal relationships, manifested as attachment anxiety, increases the likelihood of having phantom cell phone experiences, according to a new study published in Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking.

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The Effects of Electromagnetic Field on the Endocrine System in Children and Adolescents.

Children are exposed to various kind of non-ionizan radiation in their daily life involuntarily. The potential sensitivity of developing organism to the effects of radiofrequency (RF) signals, the higher estimated specific absorption rate (SAR) values of children and greater lifetime cumulative risk raised the scientific interest for children's vulnerability to electromagnetic fields (EMFs). In modern societies, children are being exposed to EMFs in very early ages. There are many researches in scientific literature investigating the alterations of biological parameters in living organisms after EMFs. Although the international guidelines did not report definite, convincing data about the causality, there are unignorable amount of studies indicating the increased risk of cancer, hematologic effects and cognitive impairment. Although they are less in amount; growing number of studies reveal the impacts on metabolism and endocrine function. Reproductive system and growth look like the most challenging fields. However there are also some concerns on detrimental effects of EMFs on thyroid functions, adrenal hormones, glucose homeostasis and melatonin levels. It is not easy to conduct a study investigating the effects of EMFs on a fetus or child due to ethical issues. Hence, the studies are usually performed on virtual models or animals. Although the results are conflicting and cannot be totally matched with humans; there is growing evidence to distress us about the threats of EMF on children.

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TPP Signing Only Marks Beginning of Fight, Says Bernie Sanders and Activists

One of the world’s biggest multinational trade deals has been signed by 12 member nations.

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8 Traits of Toxic Managers

In corporate culture, workplace bullies who use subtle tactics can climb the ladder.

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Bed-bug DNA scanned for vulnerabilities

Scientists have sequenced the entire genome of the bed bug to help work out how to eliminate the pest, which has been developing resistance to existing insecticide sprays.

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The Hidden Legacy of 70 Years of Atomic Weaponry - At Least 33,480 Americans Dead

Byron Vaigneur watched as a brownish sludge containing plutonium broke through the wall of his office on Oct. 3, 1975, and began puddling four feet from his desk at the Savannah River nuclear weapons plant in South Carolina. The radiation from the plutonium likely started attacking his body instantly. He’d later develop breast cancer and, as a result of his other work as a health inspector at the plant, he’d also contract chronic beryllium disease, a debilitating respiratory condition that can be fatal.

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Why cheap oil won't stop clean energy

Low oil prices are supposed to deter the growth of renewable energy. New data suggest that's not the case.

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Erin Brockovich thinks this California city is the next Flint.

Hardly a month after Flint, Michigan made national headlines due to lead contamination, the city of Stockton, in California’s agricultural Central Valley, is the center of its own growing water controversy.

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Tests trigger alarm over contamination.

Heavy metals, petroleum and nitrite has contaminated soil and groundwater in a Vancouver Island watershed that supplies 12,000 people downstream from a controversial polluted-soil dump approved by the province.

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India may decide on GM food as China makes big leap with Syngenta buy.

Officials may decide on Friday whether to allow what could be India's first genetically modified food crop, mustard, spurred by food security concerns and as China makes a big bet on the technology with a $43 billion bid for seed firm Syngenta.

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Bangladeshi farmers abandon GM Bt brinjal

New farmers have been recruited to keep Cornell University’s failed Bt brinjal project on the rails as farmers who previously grew the crop are not interested in repeating the experience, reports Farida Akhter, director of the policy research organization UBINIG

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Help take down Monsanto by boycotting these food products

(NaturalNews) You've probably heard of Monsanto the largest producer of genetically engineered (GE) seeds in the world, accounting for over 90% of the seeds planted globally.The U.S.-based agricultural biotechnology company is also the leading producer of Roundup –...

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Relieve ringing ears with these eight natural remedies

(NaturalNews) Ringing in the ears or tinnitus is one of the most annoying conditions you can develop. It can have a big impact on your ability to hear, as well as being incredibly distracting and interfering with your daily life.(1)Tinnitus is quite...

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Organic Farming Better Suited To Climate Change, Study Finds

For decades, a growing number of consumers have turned to organic produce as a healthier alternative to vegetables and fruits grown with chemical pesticides and fertilizers.

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Eynard LokiZika - Genetically Engineered Mosquitoes Causing Smaller Heads?

“Okay, boys, here’s what we do. We’ve got this old virus called Zika. It’s been around for 60 years that we know of. It never caused anything serious.

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The Science of Positive Healing Thoughts

Can your mind heal your body? It may sound far-fetched that the power of your thoughts and emotions could exert physical, biological changes, but there are countless examples, both scientific and anecdotal, showing this possibility is very real.

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False Promises

One of Monsanto’s favorite (false) claims is that the proliferation of GMO crops leads to reduced pesticide use.

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Other U.S. cities have higher rates of lead poisoning than Flint

Data collected by the CDC shows over 40 percent of the states that reported lead test results in 2014 have higher rates of lead poisoning among children than Flint

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Why a top food poisoning expert won’t ever eat six popular foods

The way in which the American food system works is often perplexing if not entirely nonsensical, according to Bill Marler, a lawyer specializing in food-borne illness

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Emotional distress tied to weapon use for teens

(Reuters Health) - Even though a wide range of social and economic factors may influence whether teens get involved with weapons, two things appear to increase the odds for white, black and Hispanic youth alike – emotional distress and substance abuse – a recent U.S. study suggests.

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Smoking bans lead to better national health

Reuters (Health) - People living in countries with public smoking bans have lower exposure to secondhand smoke and better health, according to a fresh look at past research from 21 nations.

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Gut bacteria may influence alcoholics’ liver damage

(Reuters Health) - Differences among alcoholics in who gets severe liver damage and who doesn’t might be partly due to differences in their gut microbes, suggests a new study using mice and people.

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Mouth breathing while sleeping may increase tooth decay risk

Mouth breathing during sleep is linked to a more acidic oral environment that may promote tooth enamel erosion and caries, new University of Otago research suggests.

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Switzerland, Blood Gold Capital of the World

This is part one of an intriguing investigation into blood gold, money laundering and white collar crime that is ongoing and we hope to bring much more on the subject in the near future).

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Are Toxic Fragrances Making You Sick?

Joyce Miller is among the many Americans sensitive to “fragrance,” the cryptic ingredient added to...

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Dr. Mark Hyman - The Secret Fat That Makes You Thin

Researchers attributed this to the increased metabolism and fat burning that comes with consuming...

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Erin Brockovich - Porter Ranch Gas Leak Is ‘the BP Oil Spill on Land’

Erin Brockovich has once again spoken out about against the Porter Ranch gas leak, calling the situation...

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Starving Sea Lion Takes Refuge at Upscale San Diego Restaurant

"Rescuers found an 8-month-old female pup asleep in a dining booth. The pup was severely ...

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Pro-GMO Group Crosses Ethical Line

The Genetic Literacy Project has been accused of unethical journalistic practices after it published...

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This Is What a Soda Commercial Would Look Like If They Were Telling the Truth

This hilarious video shows what soda commercials would look like if...

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Paul Watson - Join World Love for Dolphins Day to Put an End to the Slaughter

There are only a few places in the world where these beloved creatures are captured...

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Banana Milk - The Newest Alternative to Milk

Did you know there is an incredibly cheap and easy-to-make vegan milk alternative that you...

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World’s Largest Offshore Wind Farm Will Power More Than 1 Million Homes

"This project means secure, clean energy for the country, jobs and financial security for...

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Signing Polluter-Friendly TPP Trade Deal Is Gambling Away Our Future

The U.S. Trade Representative is gambling away our jobs, our clean air and water, and our...

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Pennsylvania Fracking Water Contamination Much Higher Than Reported

Contrary to the EPA fracking study’s conclusion, the prevalence of drinking water contamination is...

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Studies show impact of forest management and deforestation on climate

(Phys.org)—Two groups of researchers, one studying forests in Europe the other forests around the world, have found that forest management may not be the answer to slowing global warming that some had hoped, and that forests have other climate impacts that are not being taken into consideration when making global climate predictions. Both groups have published papers describing their studies and findings in the journal Science.

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Chlorine Bleach Plants Needlessly Endanger 63 Million Americans

Chlorine bleach plants across the U.S. put millions of Americans in danger of a chlorine gas release, a substance so toxic it has been used as a chemical weapon.

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Food Triggers Immune Tolerance In The Small Intestines

Researchers have documented how a normal diet establishes immune tolerance conditions in the small intestine.

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The Dried Fruit That Could Prevent & Reverse Bone Mass Loss

Just 8 prunes a day can prevent bone mass loss.

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Fur Farming - The Unnecessary Cruelty that Needs to End

The term “fur farming” refers to the entire trade of capturing, slaughtering and skinning animals for the purpose of selling the pelt. Some of the horrors of fur farming include the following: animals are often caught in leg traps that cause severe injury. In many cases, these wounds are left untreated. In addition, the creatures […]

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11 Ways to Get More Fiber Without Eating More Grains

It lowers glucose levels. It protects against diabetes and heart disease. It helps lower cholesterol. And it keeps you regular. We’re talking about our best friend fiber, and its list of benefits seems to grow every day. Just last month, new research found a link between higher fiber intake (more than 17.5 grams per day) […]

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How Marianne Williamson advocates for mindful activism

In this election season, a yoga studio is encouraging patrons to get off the mat and into citizen activism.

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What's REALLY lurking in swimming pools and spas? Experts confirm some of our worst fears and why the smell of chlorine ISN'T a good thing

Swimming pools can be a major source of gastrointestinal illness.

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Sleeping with your mouth open damages teeth 'as much as a fizzy drink before bed'
Breathing through the mouth dries it out - removing the protective effect of saliva, which has a natural ability to kill bacteria in the mouth that produce acid, say Otago University researchers.

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Do YOU suffer from 'noise annoyance'?

Noise from aircraft or busy roads has been shown to directly increase the risk of heart attack and stroke.

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Doctors suggest rubbing your ears for banishing hiccups

There are probably more old wives’ tales and zany folklore remedies for hiccups than for any other common ailment.

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Mintel study finds stress at work is driving us to reach for the biscuits

One in three British workers are turning to comfort food such as chocolate and biscuits to deal with stress, a survey has revealed.

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Two energy drinks a day 'increases the risk of heart palpitations'

Scientists at the University of Adelaide found 70 per cent of patients visiting an emergency department complaining of heart palpitations had consumed an energy drink - 36 per cent in the last 24 hours.

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Children raised in poverty are more likely to overeat or be overweight as adults

Researchers at Texas Christian University found a link between those who were less well off as a child, and a tendency to continue eating even when full, as an adult.

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Girls with ADHD are twice as likely to grow up obese due to compulsive eating

Scientists from the Mayo Clinic looked at the medical records of patients from between 1976 and 2010. It found only females were at risk of obesity and encouraged exercise and a good diet.

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Head injuries may lead to the development of dementia later in life

Scientists at Imperial College London found protein clumps, usually associated with Alzheimer’s disease, in the brains of people long thought to have recovered from a head injury.

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Could taking antibiotics increase your risk of STDs?

Scientists in Korea and Japan found the drugs disrupt the bacterial diversity of the vaginal mucosa, which in turn, blocks T-cells from migrating to the vaginal tissues to fight the virus.

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What This Polar Bear With a Plastic Bag in His Mouth Tells Us About the Cost of Our Convenience

Polar bears have, tragically, been witnessed in an emaciated state as a result of their shrinking territory and food availability. As if that wasn't enough to contend with, however, it now looks as though the plastic plague has reached them too.

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How Chimpanzees Can Teach Us All to Be More Human

A group of former Chimpanzees came to Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest after being used in the biomedical testing and entertainment industries, teach their caretaker life lessons we all can admire.

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Amazing Rescuers Save Hundreds of Kangaroos, Echidnas, and Other Animals Impacted By Bushfires

In late December of 2015, a man-lit bushfire consumed 5,000 hectares of land — that's 12,355 acres — in the southern Australian town of Scotsburn, Victoria.

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Bystanders Spot Wild Orca – Their Reaction is 100 Times Better Than Any Response the Most Extravagant SeaWorld Show Could Get (VIDEO)

Why pay to see unhappy orcas in captivity when a short, simple video like this one is more breathtaking than anything you'll see at a marine park

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'If aliens visit Earth, they'll take charge': Seti scientist claims

The co-founder of the Seti Institute, in Mountain View California believes aliens with technology advanced enough to find Earth, would be co-operative, but would have the upper hand on our planet.

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Vikings suffered from massive intestinal WORM infestations

Researchers from Liverpool discovered the trait Vikings developed to survive massive worm infestations could lead to lung disease in smokers who are Norsemen descendants.

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How A New Amendment In The Energy Bill May Cause Deforestation

Can burning trees to power the grid be carbon neutral?

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Location may be key to effectively controlling pain

Targeting the pain receptor at the cell’s nucleus has a major effect on its ability to transmit pain signals

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Surviving Brain Damage After Assault

""At the age of twenty eight Gary was assaulted by a gang with baseball bats and a hammer, resulting in several skull fractures and severe brain damage. For nineteen months he had little awareness of his surroundings before he started to show some recovery. This inspirational book documents his exceptional journey.

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High risk of falling an early sign of Parkinson’s

Parkinson’s patients have a higher risk of injurious fall and hip fractures already 26 years before a diagnosis according to a new cohort study at Umeå University in Sweden. The patient group’s higher proportion of fall-related injuries can partly be explained by reduced balance, which could be a significant early sign of illness. The results of the study have been published in the journal PLOS Medicine.

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New syndrome which causes obesity and intellectual disability identified

Scientists at The University of Manchester have discovered a new genetic syndrome of obesity, over-eating, mental and behavioural problems in six families, from across the world.

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Young adults needlessly anxious about their ideal weight

According to a new study at the University of Helsinki, having a personal "ideal weight" does not aid weight loss. Most young women and nearly half of young men aged 24 would like to weigh less than they do. A decade later, only one in five women and one in seven men is at or beneath the previously defined ideal weight.

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Nutrient deprivation kills kidney cancer cells

Duke researchers have exploited the greedy metabolism of cancer cells to target kidney cell carcinomas, which kill more than 100,000 Americans each year. The team showed that the majority of renal cell cancers rewire their metabolism in a way that leaves them addicted to the nutrient cystine. By depriving the cancer cells of cystine, the researchers were able to trigger a form of cell death called necrosis in tumor cells.

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Parental depression negatively affects children's school performance

A study led by Drexel University researchers found that parental depression was associated with diminished school performance in children.

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Receptors inside nerve cells may be a key to controlling pain

In real estate, location is key. It now seems the same concept holds true when it comes to stopping pain.New research at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and McGill University in Montreal indicates that the location of receptors that transmit pain signals is important in how big or small a pain signal will be and how effectively drugs can block those signals.

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'How much does it hurt?' For preschoolers, cognitive development can limit ability to rate pain

'Rate your pain on a scale of zero to ten' -- for most adults and older children, it's a simple concept. But preschool-aged children generally lack the cognitive skills needed to make reliable pain ratings, according to an article in PAIN, the official publication of the International Association for the Study of Pain. The journal is published by Wolters Kluwer.

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Consistency of Earth's magnetic field history surprises scientists

Earth's magnetic field occasionally reverses its polarity--the magnetic north and south poles swap places. When magnetic polarity remains stable in one orientation for more than 10 million years the interval is dubbed a 'superchron.' Within the last 540 million years there are three known superchron periods. New work identifies up to 10 additional superchrons over 1.3 billion years during the Proterozoic Eon, Earth's middle age, which occurred 2.5 to 0.54 billion years ago.

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Energy from cellphone towers amplify pain in amputees, UT Dallas study finds

Study from researchers in the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science explains anecdotal and conflicting reports as to why some report pain around electromagnetic fields from cell phones.

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Enzyme key to link between age-related inflammation and cancer

For the first time, researchers have shown that an enzyme key to regulating gene expression -- and also an oncogene when mutated -- is critical for the expression of numerous inflammatory compounds that have been implicated in age-related increases in cancer and tissue degeneration, according to new research from Penn. Inhibitors of the enzyme are being developed as a new anti-cancer target.

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Investigating potential fetal exposure to antidepressants

Depression is a serious issue for expecting mothers. Left untreated, depression could have implications for a fetus's health. But treating the disease during pregnancy may carry health risks for the developing fetus, which makes an expecting mother's decision whether to take medication a very difficult one. To better understand how antidepressants affect fetuses during pregnancy, scientists studied exposure in mice. They report their findings in the journal ACS Chemical Neuroscience.

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Orangutans - Lethal aggression between females

Researchers have for the first time witnessed the death of a female orangutan at the hands of another female. Even more extraordinary is that the perpetrator recruited a male orangutan as a hired gun to help her corner and attack the victim. Before this observation, lethal fights between females had never been observed in orangutans. The study led by Anna Marzec of the University of Zurich appears in Springer's journal Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology.

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Purified cashew proteins lend insight into allergic reactions

It's well known that peanuts can cause severe reactions in people who are allergic, but research suggests that the risk of developing a life-threatening reaction could be higher for those allergic to cashews. Now scientists have come up with a fast and simple method to purify the three main cashew allergens to help better grasp how they work and their effects on people. Their report appears in ACS' Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.

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Anxiety disorder 3 times more likely among older adults with COPD

The prevalence of past-year generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) for adults aged 50 and older with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is much higher compared to older adults without COPD (5.8 percent vs 1.7 percent), according to a new study published by University of Toronto researchers.

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Antarctic study identifies melting ice sheet's role in sea level rise

Loss of ice in Antarctica caused by a warming ocean could raise global sea levels by three metres, research suggests.

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Promising compounds against a cancer target

Advances in new treatments for diseases, including cancer, come about from innovative research with therapeutic potential. This was the starting point for the Peptides and Proteins Lab at the Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona) three years ago when it began to design compounds that block the binding of Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF) to its receptor (EGFR). The interaction between these two proteins accelerates the metabolism of tumor cells, thus favoring their growth and division.

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Skin infections rife among high school wrestlers, say CU Anschutz researchers

The first national survey of skin infections among high school athletes has found that wrestlers have the highest number of infections, with football players coming in a distant second, according to researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus.

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Clean kitchens cut calories

Cluttered and chaotic environments can cause stress, which can lead us to grab more of the indulgent snacks -- twice as many cookies according to this new study!

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Brain formation pattern shows why early trauma may leave no clues

A NYU Langone study found that early nerve networks set patterns in the developing brain, but are then replaced by more mature networks that convert sensory information into thoughts.

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Organic agriculture key to feeding the world sustainably

Washington State University researchers have concluded that feeding a growing global population with sustainability goals in mind is possible. Their review of hundreds of published studies provides evidence that organic farming can produce sufficient yields, be profitable for farmers, protect and improve the environment and be safer for farm workers.

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Warming ocean may bring major changes for US northeast fishery species

NOAA scientists have released the first multispecies assessment of just how vulnerable U.S. marine fish and invertebrate species are to the effects of climate change. The study examined 82 species that occur off the Northeastern U.S., where ocean warming is occurring rapidly. Researchers found that most species evaluated will be affected, and that some are likely to be more resilient to changing ocean conditions than others.

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CNIC researchers discover a new target for the treatment of fatty liver disease

Two proteins, p38 gamma and p38 delta, control the accumulation of fat in the liver, a process linked to the development of insulin resistance and diabetes, which are common outcomes of obesity

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Natural clay deposit may hold keys to defeating hospital infections

Researchers have uncovered potent antimicrobial activity in a natural clay deposit found on the central coast of British Columbia, Canada. The research, published in mBio, an online open-access journal of the American Society for Microbiology, shows that the clay can kill members of the ESKAPE group of bacterial pathogens, the culprits behind some of the deadliest and most antibiotic-resistant hospital-acquired infections.

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Study shows North Atlantic Ocean CO2 storage doubled over last decade

A University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science-led study shows that the North Atlantic absorbed 50 percent more man-made carbon dioxide over the last decade, compared to the previous decade. The findings show the impact that the burning of fossil fuels have had on the world's oceans in just 10 years.

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What goes wrong in the brain when someone can't spell

By studying stroke victims who have lost the ability to spell, researchers have pinpointed the parts of the brain that control how we write words.

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New study finds simplified nutritional labels spur healthier choices in grocery stores

Looking at single number -- a score that represents the nutritional value of what's inside the packaging -- leads to healthier buying choices. The study compares consumer buyer behavior using packaging that includes nutritional information such as fat content, sodium, calories, carbohydrates, etc. with labels that score a product's nutritional value on a scale of 1-100. The benefit of the single number system is that it allows consumers to very easily identify the healthier products.

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Risk of lead poisoning from urban gardening is low, new study finds

A new University of Washington study looked at potential risks associated with growing vegetables in urban gardens and determined that the benefits of locally produced vegetables in cities outweigh any risks from gardening in contaminated soils.

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Study shows maternal diet alters the breast milk microbiome and microbial gene content

Breast milk contains a diverse microbiome that is presumed to colonize the infant gastrointestinal tract and contribute to the establishment of the infant gut microbiome. The composition of the breast milk microbiome varies over time and among individuals, though the factors driving the variation are largely unknown.

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Greenland model could help estimate sea level rise

University of Alaska Fairbanks mathematicians and glaciologists have taken a first step toward understanding how glacier ice flowing off Greenland affects sea levels.

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Emergency visits by youth for mental health, addiction rise by 32 percent over 6 years

Demand for child and youth mental health care has been steadily rising throughout the health care system in Ontario, Canada. The biggest growth is occurring in emergency departments, driven by youth seeking help for anxiety disorders.

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Could a Legal Case Save Humanity From Climate Disaster? Exxon Could Face a Big Comeuppance

Corporate accountability expert Katherine Sawyer discusses the case that could force the fossil fuel industry to pay for its lies about climate change.

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Bad News for Sweets Lovers - Your Sugar Habit May Cause Breast Cancer

New study finds a sugar found in fruits, table sugar and high-fructose corn syrup may fuel the growth of cancer cells.

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Narcolepsy boy wins vaccine damages

A boy with a rare sleeping illness caused by a swine flu vaccine wins £120,000 in damages.

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Men aged 45-59 'most fed up with life'

Sixty-five to 79 is the happiest age group for adults, while middle-aged people have the lowest levels of well-being, a UK study suggests.

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Autism waits 'should be monitored'

The amount of time it takes for autism to be diagnosed should be monitored by NHS England and targets set, the National Autistic Society (NAS) says.

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Feds Helped Hide Investigation into Big Bank’s Money Laundering for Drug Cartels

A federal judge ruled last week that the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) will be forced to share a report on its business practices with the public — a decision both the bank and the Department of Justice (DOJ) fought in court to prevent. The report is based on the findings of an ongoing government audit of the bank initiated amid revelations in 2012, that it laundered money for drug cartels and terrorist organizations.

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Healthy fast food? McDonald's kale salad has more calories than a Double Big Mac

In a quest to reinvent its image, McDonald’s is on a health kick. But one of its kale salads with dressing has more calories, fat, and sodium than a Double Big Mac.

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Ship noise linked to killer whale decline - Are some boats safer?

A team of scientists measured underwater noise pollution off the coast of Washington, and found surprising impacts on nearby endangered orcas.

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Did the climate spin out of control on its own?

Scientists dig into the data to see if the world's climate could change dramatically without external drivers and how the system stays stable.

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Why the federal government stopped fracking off California's coast

In what environmental groups are calling a huge win for the world's oceans, a settlement Friday requires all offshore fracking operations in California to stop, pending further environmental analysis. 

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Cheap and easy food? Think about the true cost | Joanna Blythman

EasyJet founder Stelios Haji-Iannou’s new easyFoodstore will most likely be lauded by the government.

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Alberta failing aboriginals in oilsands
The Alberta government's attempt to balance competing interests in the oilsands region has failed to protect aboriginal rights, lands and health from industrial development, says an unreleased report.

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This ultra-clean wood stove creates a cozy fire that doesn't pollute.

Sit by the fire with less cleaning, less work, and less pollution.

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The stinky truth - Deodorant can change your body’s bacteria.

Could the simple act of swiping on some antiperspirant or deodorant change the delicate ecosystem beneath our pits?

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Americans At Greater Risk Of Glyphosate Exposure than Europeans

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Farmers Spray Staggering Amounts of Monsanto’s Roundup

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Cruciferous vegetables prevent diabetes mellitus

Observational studies suggest that increased intake of fruits and vegetables may lower the risk of diabetes mellitus.

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How GMOs are defended by distorting the facts

Steven M. Druker, J.D., public interest attorney and author of Altered Genes, Twisted Truth,[1] exposes the fictions fostered during the discussion with GMO proponent Robert Wager on TVO’s “The Agenda”

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Chemicals in the water are turning male fish into females... is same thing happening in humans?

(NaturalNews) According to a recent report by the U.S. Geological Survey, male bass are experiencing sex changes due to chemicals that are found in most waterways across Northeast National Wildlife Refuges.(1) Studies have found that up to 85% of male smallmouth bass in...

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Monsanto's tobacco files - University scientists caught conspiring with biotech industry to manipulate public opinion on GMOs

(NaturalNews) What happens when a private company with a long history of producing some of the most toxic chemicals[1] on the planet and now produces our food starts facing public pressure from a growing national grassroots movement to label their products to conform with...

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Roundups Side Effects: Damaged Mitochondria and Sickness

In the featured video, Jeffrey Smith interviews Dr. Alex Vasquez, M.D., Ph.D., author of about 100 papers and 15 scientific books, and Stephanie Seneff, Ph.D., a Senior Research Scientist at MIT and author of about 200 papers, about the impact of glyphosate — the active ingredient in Roundup — on your mitochondria.

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Exercise and Endorphins Make You Happy

Avid exercisers often enjoy a euphoric feeling after their workouts. Sometimes called a "runner's high," this notable post-workout boost in happiness and energy levels is what keeps many devoted exercisers coming back for more.

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8 Battleground States in the GMO Food Labeling Fight

As the food fight over the labeling of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) stalls in Congress, state-level GMO mandates are gaining steam.

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Why a top food poisoning expert won’t ever eat six popular foods

The way in which the American food system works is often perplexing if not entirely nonsensical, according to Bill Marler, a lawyer specializing in food-borne illness

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Studies clearing smoke around e-cigarettes

While our government considers its course of action, vape shops are springing up on every corner and our patients are asking us all kinds of questions about e-cigarettes

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Artificial pancreas works for teens with type 1 diabetes

(Reuters Health) - An experimental “artificial pancreas” that pairs with a smartphone to monitor blood sugar and automatically deliver insulin may work better for teens with type 1 diabetes than using separate products already on the market, a small study suggests.

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Healthy brain linked to active sex life in old age

(Reuters Health) – - A healthy sex life in old age may help keep the brain healthy as well, though this connection may not work the same way for both sexes, a U.K. study suggests.

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West Coast US Cities Sue Monsanto over Toxic Chemicals

Last week, Seattle, Washington became the latest addition to the list of cities filing lawsuits against multinational corporation Monsanto, joining San Diego, San Jose, Oakland and Berkeley in California, along with Spokane, Washington. These efforts, led by San Diego-based law…

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Pentagon Warns American Psychological Association – Help Us Torture, Or the U.S. Will be Attacked

Caught colluding with the Pentagon and endorsing the CIA’s torture program, the American Psychological Association (APA) sent a letter to the Defense Department last year refusing to continue participation in national security interrogations. Instead of accepting the association’s new policy,…

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Dr. Mark Hyman - Why Vegetable Oils Should Not Be Part of Your Diet

We were told that traditional fats like butter, lard and coconut oil caused ...

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Fish Getting ‘Drunk’ From High Carbon Dioxide Levels
By 2100, marine life in half the world’s surface oceans are expected to be affected by carbon dioxide intoxication, which is a condition known as hypercapnia.

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Is Feeding Birds in Winter Good for Them?

During winter, most birds traditionally eat weed seeds and overwintering insects. Their options have dramatically increased in the last few decades. Now almost one-third of adults in North America put out nearly one billion pounds of birdseed each year. Does this help birds, or does it create an unhealthy cycle of dependency? Research has shown […]

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Could taking antibiotics increase your risk of STDs?

Scientists in Korea and Japan found the drugs disrupt the bacterial diversity of the vaginal mucosa, which in turn, blocks T-cells from migrating to the vaginal tissues to fight the virus.

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Taller people have a lower risk of heart disease and diabetes but greater risk of cancer

German scientists working with colleagues at Harvard found height has an important impact on mortality, increasing the risk of breast and colon cancer as well as melanoma.

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New cannabis -infused vaginal capsules 'deliver pain relief without the high'

Foria Relief capsules, which contain THC and cannabidiol, two active ingredients of the drug, claim to block pain and reduce inflammation and are on sale in California and Colorado, where cannabis is legal.

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2 cups of COFFEE a day 'can halve the risk of liver damage caused by alcohol'

University of Southampton researchers found regular consumption of coffee cuts the risk of liver cirrhosis by 44 per cent. The condition kills more than one million people worldwide this year.

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The healthy breakfast spreads that can actually be GOOD for men's prostates

Here are the six nut butters, which we then rated for their health value...

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Are throat cancers on the rise because we've stopped taking tonsils out?

Anthony Sykes wasn’t overly concerned when he first noticed a slight swelling on the right side of his neck.

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Chocolate is GOOD for pregnant women and has a ‘positive impact on fetal growth‘

Québec City scientists revealed chocolate provides health benefits for pregnant women, from improving placenta function to reducing risk of preeclampsia, a potentially fatal complication.

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Stressed teens found to be more likely to have high blood pressure in later life

The study, published in the British journal Heart, suggests that susceptibility to stress is linked to blood pressure problems even when weight or family medical history is taken into account.

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Using a Mother’s Microbes to Protect Cesarean Babies

A new study shows that a mother’s beneficial microbes can be transferred, at least partially, from her vagina to her baby after a C-section.

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How Big Meat and Dairy Fund Misleading Health Research to Fatten Their Wallets

Industry-funded studies need to be made more transparent. In the meantime, critical thinking can help us distinguish the truth from tall tales.

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Artificial trees could produce power from the breeze and the sound of city streets

Ohio State University has been testing if objects that mimic trees have the potential to generate power from the wind. Scientists created a tree-like device that creates 8 volts when moved.

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Uninstall Facebook to save phone battery as tests reveal the app drains power

Tests have shown that uninstalling the social media app on Android handsets can save up to 20 per cent of battery life as well as speed up the overall performance of the devices.

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Axin2 stem cell breakthrough that could regrow a damaged SKULL

Scientists from University of Rochester Medical Center have discovered stem cells in the Axin2 gene that are capable of craniofacial bone formation, repair and regeneration.

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The Edinburgh Clinic offers pioneering glaucoma treatment

AN Edinburgh hospital has become the first in the country to offer a pioneering treatment for the eye degeneration condition glaucoma - which they say can help preserve vision.

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Dietary Micronutrient Intake and Micronutrient Status in Patients With Chronic Stable Heart Failure
Vitamin D deficiency was common in this group of patients with heart failure. Based on self-reported dietary intake, a substantial number of individuals may not have been consuming enough vitamin D and a modest number of individuals may not have been consuming enough riboflavin, vitamin A, calcium, magnesium, potassium, zinc, copper, selenium, or iodine to meet their dietary needs.

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Effect of long chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on inflammation and metabolic markers in hypertensive and/or diabetic obese adults
LC ?-3 PUFAs have recommended effects on health; the obtained results can improve the role of LC ?-3 PUFAs as a protective factor on inflammation and metabolic dysregulation. The time allowed or the dose used could be insufficient to achieve full treatment affectivity.

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Emergent Sources of Prebiotics - Seaweeds and Microalgae
In recent years, scientists have become aware that human microbiota, in general, and gut microbiota, in particular, play a major role in human health and diseases, such as obesity and diabetes, among others. A large number of evidence has come to light regarding the beneficial effects, either for the host or the gut microbiota, of some foods and food ingredients or biochemical compounds.

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Impairment of object recognition memory by maternal bisphenol A exposure

This study also adds new evidence that suggests BPA has an antagonistic effect on the action of estrogen in the brain.

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Antioxidant and hypoglycemic activity of strawberry fruit extracts against alloxan induced diabetes in rats
The results suggest that the strawberry extract has effective hypoglycemic activity against alloxan diabetes. The poly phenolic antioxidant contents of the strawberry fruit extracts are responsible for the observed biological effect.

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Diet-induced extinctions in the gut microbiota compound over generations
As more diseases are linked to the Western microbiota and the microbiota is targeted therapeutically, microbiota reprogramming may need to involve strategies that incorporate dietary MACs as well as taxa not currently present in the Western gut.

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Neonicotinoid pesticide exposure impairs crop pollination services provided by bumblebees
Our results also indicate that reduced pollination service delivery is not due to pesticide-induced changes in individual bee behaviour, but most likely due to effects at the colony level. These findings show that pesticide exposure can impair the ability of bees to provide pollination services, with important implications for both the sustained delivery of stable crop yields and the functioning of natural ecosystems.

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Dietary Fatty Acids Directly Impact Central Nervous System Autoimmunity via the Small Intestine
Growing empirical evidence suggests that nutrition and bacterial metabolites might impact the systemic immune response in the context of disease and autoimmunity.

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Comparative trial of Aloe vera/olive oil combination cream versus phenytoin cream in the treatment of chronic wounds
AVO cream significantly accelerates biological healing of chronic wounds and helps to reduce pain severity with a higher efficacy compared with phenytoin cream.

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The beneficial effects of berries on cognition, motor behaviour and neuronal function in ageing
Previously, it has been shown that strawberry (SB) or blueberry (BB) supplementations, when fed to rats from 19 to 21 months of age, reverse age-related decrements in motor and cognitive performance.

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The Mixture of Arginine, Glutamine, and ?-hydroxy-?-methyl Butyrate Enhances the Healing of Ischemic Wounds in Rats
This amino acid combination seems to have a positive impact on the secondary healing of experimental ischemic wounds when introduced as a supplement to the standard diet, and the reduction in the inflammatory process appears to play a role in this effect.

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Neurodevelopment in Early Childhood Affected by Prenatal Lead Exposure and Iron Intake
No safe threshold level of lead exposure in children has been recognized. Also, the information on shielding effect of maternal dietary iron intake during pregnancy on the adverse effects of prenatal lead exposure on children's postnatal neurocognitive development is very limited.

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Is there a value for probiotic supplements in gestational diabetes mellitus? A randomized clinical trial
The probiotic supplement appeared to affect glucose metabolism and weight gain among pregnant women with GDM. This needs to be confirmed in other settings before a therapeutic value could be approved.

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Heme iron intake, dietary antioxidant capacity, and risk of colorectal adenomas in a large cohort study of French women
In this prospective cohort study, the association between heme iron and colorectal adenoma risk was found to depend on site, nitrosylation or not, and the ratio with the NEAC.

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Anti-obesity effect of extract from fermented Curcuma longa
These results suggest that FCE50 can be a candidate for the prevention of obesity via suppressing adipogenesis and promoting lipolysis.

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Sleep Apnea Linked with an Increased Risk of Chronic Kidney Disease

New research published in Respirology suggests that sleep apnea may increase the risk of developing chronic kidney disease to a similar extent as hypertension.

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Drinking Coffee May Reduce the Risk of Liver Cirrhosis

Regular consumption of coffee was linked with a reduced risk of liver cirrhosis in a review of relevant studies published before July 2015.

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Physical parameters matters in cancer cells’ metastatic ability

Scientists develop potential visual test for diagnosing invasive states of breast cancer cells

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New MRI technique offers faster diagnosis of multiple sclerosis

A new way of using MRI scanners to look for evidence of multiple sclerosis in the brain has been successfully tested by researchers at The University of Nottingham and Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.

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Olfactory receptors in the blood Sandalore odorant inhibits growth of leukaemia cells

Human blood cells have olfactory receptors that respond to Sandalore. This could provide a starting point for new leukaemia therapies, as researchers from Bochum report in in the journal “Cell Death Discovery”.

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Future help for stroke patients with language problems

The language centre in the brain is damaged in one of four patients after a stroke.

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Lung health study published in top respiratory journal

A team of investigators led from LSTM has published findings from a lung health study to determine the prevalence of lung disease among adults in Malawi, in the leading international respiratory journal, the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.

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Sir David Attenborough highlights destruction of the natural world within a generation

We have planted seeds of damage for the future – but the youth of today provides hope for salvation says renowned naturalist at University of Leicester event

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How does your garden grow? Traditional planting of fruit trees promotes animal diversity in the Malaysian rainforest

Traditional fruit gardens planted by indigenous communities in the Malaysian rainforest increase the diversity of the animals who make it their home, research has found.

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Can animals thrive without oxygen?

In 2010, a research team garnered attention when it published evidence of finding the first animals living in permanently anoxic conditions at the bottom of the sea. But a new study, led by scientists at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, raises doubts.

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New method for detecting and preserving human stem cells in the lab

A team of European scientists including researchers from the University of Bath has developed a method to detect naive-like stem cells in a cell culture and preserve them in the laboratory.

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Noninvasive electrical stimulation may help relieve symptoms of PTSD and depression

A new study indicates that a noninvasive treatment that stimulates nerves through an electrical impulse many help patients with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and major depression.

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Infectious diseases cause significant emergency visits, hospitalizations for older adults

In a first-of-its-kind study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, researchers calculated that infectious diseases account for 13.5 percent of emergency room (ER) visits involving older adults -- a higher percentage than ER visits for heart attacks and congestive heart failure combined. Infectious diseases are those that can be passed from person-to-person and caused by viruses, bacteria, or parasites.

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Helping teens who self-harm and their families deal with shame and blame

Talking openly about blame and shame can benefit teens who self-harm, their families, and therapists, according to a new article.

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Targeted antibiotics may help protect against infections in men being tested for prostate cancer

A new review indicates that antimicrobial therapy given before clinicians take transrectal ultrasound-guided prostate biopsies to diagnose prostate cancer may lead to lower rates of sepsis, a potentially life-threatening infection.

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Blood pressure medicine may improve conversational skills of individuals with autism

An estimated one in 68 children in the United States has autism. The neurodevelopmental disorder, which impairs communication and social interaction skills, can be treated with medications and behavioral therapies, though there is no cure. Now, University of Missouri researchers have found that a medication commonly used to treat high blood pressure and irregular heartbeats may have the potential to improve some social functions of individuals with autism.

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Lupus may contribute to pregnancy-related complications

A new study found that lupus during pregnancy may have negative health impacts for women and their babies.

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Researchers develop concept for new sunscreen that allows body to produce vitamin D

For the first time researchers have developed a process for altering the ingredients in a sunscreen that does not impact its sun protection factor (SPF), but does allow the body to produce vitamin D.

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Targeting upper motor neurons to treat ALS

Scientists have demonstrated for the first time that it is possible to specifically modify gene expression in diseased upper motor neurons, brain cells that break down in ALS. The provides evidence that lays a foundation for developing future gene replacement therapies to treat patients with the fatal neuromuscular disorder.

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Insulin-like growth factor linked to hippocampal hyperactivity in Alzheimer's disease

A new Tel Aviv University study finds that the insulin-like growth factor 1 receptor (IGF-1R), the 'master' lifespan regulator, plays a vital role in directly regulating hippocampal hyperactivity in the brain. The researchers hope their findings can be used to indicate a new direction for therapy used to treat patients in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease.

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Imagining positive outcomes may bring pleasure now but pain later

Positive fantasies about how future events will turn out can boost your mood in the here and now, but they may actually lead to increased depressive symptoms in the long run, according to new research published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science.

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Heart attack - Gender matters in predicting outcomes

Sex (biological and physiological characteristics) differences are increasingly being studied to assess symptoms, risk factors and outcomes for various diseases. Now, a new pan-Canadian study led by a team from the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC), suggests that gender* rather than sex is associated with the risk of recurrence of cardiovascular events in adults. The results of this innovative research are published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

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Study links irregular sleep schedules to adverse metabolic health in women

A new study suggests that frequent shifts in sleep timing may be related to adverse metabolic health among non-shift working, midlife women.

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VUMC study may offer answers for treating depression in alcoholics

A study by researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center is offering a glimmer of hope to alcoholics who find it hard to remain sober because their abstinence is hounded by stubborn, difficult-to-treat depression.

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Study strengthens evidence linking autism to maternal obesity-diabetes

Scientists show they can use electronic medical records and birth information to verify and strengthen an already suspected link between autistic children and pregnant mothers with obesity and diabetes. The findings from researchers at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center are reported in a study posted online ahead of publication by the journal Autism Research.

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Exercise may help you survive a first heart attack

People who are fit are more likely to survive their first heart attack, according to a study of nearly 70,000 patients of Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. The results of the study by Henry Ford and the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine will be published online Feb. 1 in Mayo Clinic Proceedings.

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Basic science disappearing from medical journals, study finds

A new study has found a steep decline in the number of scholarly papers about basic science published in leading medical journals in the last 20 years.

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Olfactory receptors in the blood

Human blood cells have olfactory receptors that respond to Sandalore. This could provide a starting point for new leukemia therapies, as researchers from Bochum report in a current study.

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Competition between mothers starts in the womb, new study suggests

Female mammals, including humans, may try to outcompete one another by producing bigger babies, ground-breaking research conducted by scientists at the University of Exeter has suggested.

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When food alters gene function

In a new study on mice reported in Diabetes, scientists of the German Center for Diabetes Research led by Andreas Pfeiffer of the German Institute of Human Nutrition showed that the maternal diet influences fat and glucose metabolism of offspring through epigenetic alterations.

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Delivering genes across the blood-brain barrier

Caltech biologists have modified a harmless virus in such a way that it can successfully enter the adult mouse brain through the bloodstream and deliver genes to cells of the nervous system. The virus could help researchers map the intricacies of the brain and holds promise for the delivery of novel therapeutics to address diseases such as Alzheimer's and Huntington's.

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The dose makes the poison - Opioid overdose study supports call for caution in Rx levels

When it comes to prescription painkillers, the difference between controlling pain and dying from an overdose may come down to how strong a prescription the doctor wrote, according to a new study in veterans. And the threshold for safe prescribing may be lower than most people think -- or than most guidelines recommend.

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Teen suicide - ADHD medication as prevention

Black-box warnings about the dangers of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medications are confusing and could have serious consequences for the risk of youth suicide, according to researchers at the Institut universitaire en santé mentale de Montréal (CIUSSS de l'Est-de-l'Île-de-Montréal) and the University of Montreal.

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'BPA-free' plastic accelerates embryonic development, disrupts reproductive system

Companies advertise 'BPA-free' as a safer version of plastic products ranging from water bottles to sippy cups to toys. Yet a new UCLA study demonstrates that BPS, a common replacement for BPA, speeds up embryonic development and disrupts the reproductive system. The research is the first to examine the effects of BPA and BPS on key brain cells and genes that control organs involved in reproduction.

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Nestlé Admits Slavery in Thailand While Fighting Child Labor Lawsuit in Ivory Coast

The company has won plaudits for its admission of forced labor in the Thai seafood industry but much of the supply chain remains hidden.

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This Tampon-Sized Weed Capsule Eases Period Pain

What will they think of next?

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The True Inside Story of How a College Professor Sells Out to Monsanto

Thanks to the Freedom of Information Act, we now know the extent to which U.S. academics have been quietly supporting the food giants propaganda.

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Koch Brothers Bring their Billionaires Pals Together to Plot How to Corrupt the System Even More... If That is Possible

Billionaire Republican backers host retreat with other super-rich conservatives as secret donations are forecast to break records in the 2016 election.

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Proton cancer therapy 'proves effective'

Proton beam cancer therapy - at the centre of an NHS controversy in 2014 - causes fewer side effects in children than conventional radiotherapy, research suggests.

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The length to which fathers go to see their child's birth

The lengths to which men go to be at their baby's birth

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Petraeus, Clinton Allowed to Leak Classified Intel While Whistleblowers Become Enemies of the State

Last Friday, the Pentagon quietly informed the Senate Armed Services Committee that it will not seek any further punishment on retired Army general David Petraeus, who resigned in 2012 after it was discovered that he shared highly classified material with his biographer. The material contained eight notebooks worth of “code words, war strategy, the names of covert officers and other sensitive information. In addition, they outlined deliberative discussions with the National Security Council and President Obama.” The Justice Department said if this information were disclosed to the wrong people, it would cause “exceptionally grave damage.”

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The CIA has been distributing false memos for years to deceive its own workforce

Senior CIA officials have for years intentionally deceived parts of the agency workforce by transmitting internal memos that contain false information about operations and sources overseas, according to current and former U.S. officials who said the practice is known by the term "eyewash." Agency veterans described the tactic as an infrequent but important security measure, a means of protecting vital secrets by inserting fake communications into routine cable traffic while using separate channels to convey accurate information to cleared recipients.

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UK scientists allowed to genetically modify human embryos – regulator

British scientists have been given the green light to genetically modify human embryos for the first time. The experiments will be the carried out by the Francis Crick Institute in London and are to take place on embryos in the first seven days after fertilization. Scientists hope the research will provide explanations behind what goes wrong in miscarriages and a deeper understanding of the beginnings of human life.

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Further Evidence of the Adverse Effects of Antidepressants, and Why These Have Taken so Long to be Confirmed

When the idea that selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors (SSRIs) might make people feel suicidal first started to be discussed, I admit I was sceptical. It didn’t seem to me the drugs had much effect at all, and I couldn’t understand how a chemical substance could produce a specific thought. Because these effects did not show up in randomised controlled trials, they were dismissed and few efforts were made to study them properly. Then some large meta-analyses started to find an association between the use of modern antidepressants and suicidal thoughts and actions, especially in children. Full Article →

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Inflammation and Psychosis

Many posts on this website have cited studies linking stressful life events as a causal factor in the emergence of psychosis. What science requires is a mechanism connecting psychological stressors with functional changes that drive behavior. Recent studies connect psychosis with inflammation in the brain. Thus, the studies provide a mechanism for how trauma can increase the emergence of psychosis Full Article →

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The Future of Mental Health Interview Series, Part II

The Future of Mental Health interview series continues with interviews this past week with James Maddux (on positive clinical psychology), Lucy Johnstone (on critical psychiatry and psychological formulation), Michael Cornwall (on being present to “madness”), Monica Cassani (on beyond meds: everything matters), Tim Carey (on parenting skills and family mental health) and Sharna Olfman (on the science and pseudoscience of children’s mental health. Here some highlights... Full Article →

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Why Screening Everyone for Depression is a Terrible Idea

Too many people have come to view themselves as defective and powerless to change their life situations, when this may not be the case. Conversely, individual treatment with drugs or psychotherapy may cause individuals to reframe their problems in terms of neurochemistry or thinking styles – internalizing a belief that they are the problem, when their problems exist in a wider sociopolitical milieu. Full Article →

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Bed bugs show resistance to pesticides - What now?

Why chemicals used to fight bed bugs aren't working any longer was revealed in a new study that compared today's bed bugs with those that have been isolated in a lab for 30 years.

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Solar power - the next energy jobs juggernaut?

Solar power is emerging as an important job creator in a shifting energy economy.

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Fish toxics at lowest levels in decades
Fish in today’s oceans contain far lower levels of mercury, DDT and other toxics than at any time in the past four decades, according to a major review by scientists at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography.

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Infant disorders linked to pollution in Haifa Bay, says new study.

New research suggests a link between a high rate of infant disorders in the Haifa region and air pollution caused by heavy industry situated next to the northern port city.

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High lead levels in blood wreak havoc with young brains in Kashmir.

High concentration of lead in blood is responsible for mental retardation and other cognitive problems among children in Kashmir, a study has found.

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Fat? Thin? Molecular switch may turn obesity on or off.

A new study uncovers a molecular mechanism for obesity that might explain why one twin can be extremely overweight even while the other is thin.

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Is "fragrance" making us sick?

For decades, fragrance makers have insisted on treating their recipes as trade secrets, even as complaints about negative health effects have proliferated.

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Baltimore warns that children are at risk of lead poisoning from paint.

Environmental officials found this week that at least seven Maryland homes certified as lead-free were actually contaminated by lead paint or not inspected at all.

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Erin Brockovich to Hoosick Falls - Attend village, town meetings.

Hoosick Falls residents decried a perceived poor response from government to an explosively controversial contamination case that has many wondering if the water they've been ingesting is leading to serious health problems.

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The beauty—and hell—of plastic.

In as much as plastic is our friend, it’s rapidly becoming our worst enemy as it literally strangles ecology.

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North Carolina Supreme Court rules against coal ash, fracking commissions.

Two laws addressing coal ash and natural gas drilling are unconstitutional, the N.C. Supreme Court ruled on Friday.

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Will the Obama Administration Give Cotton Growers a New $10 Billion Subsidy?

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Harms from breast cancer screening - new review

A review published in Jan 2016 in Annals of Internal Medicine finds that false positive results from annual and biannual breast cancer screenings are common.

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Success - Transcendental Meditation - A natural antidote to anxiety

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, Generalized Anxiety Disorder affects about 6.8 million American adults, including twice as many women as men. Health writer Linda Egenes describes several studies from the body of 'solid research' on Transcendental Meditation--including findings that TM was twice as effective as other techniques in reducing anxiety; and in participants with the highest levels, anxiety dropped to near normal in the first few weeks of TM practice. Yet 'having the antidote to anxiety is just half the story,' she says. With Transcendental Meditation, health and fulfilment also increase, and 'life itself becomes simple and joyful.'

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Tragic cases of babies being born with intestines outside their bodies on the rise; 'experts' claim ignorance

(NaturalNews) Cases of a rare and life-threatening birth defect are on the rise, and medical experts claim to be baffled by the increase in incidences of the disease. The defect – gastroschisis – causes babies to be born with some of their internal organs protruding outside...

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Some tips and tricks for growing fruit during winter months

(NaturalNews) Some people have simply amazing green thumbs, but for most of us, indoor gardening can be quite the challenge. If this is also true in your case, then it might seem impossible that you can grow the most gorgeous, organic, healthy fruits in your own home. Fortunately...

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Even the CDC admits this vaccine doesn't work

(NaturalNews) Here a vaccine, there a vaccine, everywhere a vaccine-vaccine.Everywhere you look, there seems to be a sense of urgency to get one, from signs on street corners to ads in the newspaper. Undoubtedly, your own doctor has suggested that you and your children get such...

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Americans are eating themselves INSANE... causes of mental insanity identified in factory foods

(NaturalNews) I've spent the last two years running a heavy metals analysis science lab (labs.naturalnews.com) and writing a detailed, heavily researched book on forensic food analysis. To my horror, I've come to the conclusion from all this that humanity is driving itself insane...

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After chemotherapy left man with blisters on his hands and feet, cannabis oil CURED his cancer

(NaturalNews) On Darren Miller's 50th birthday, he received the devastating news of a lung and pericardial heart sac cancer diagnosis in which he was given about one year to live – and that was with chemotherapy. However, the Illinois resident was having nothing to do with death...

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Emails prove Michigan governor knew about lead contamination of Flint water, but covered it up while children were poisoned

(NaturalNews) Day after day, month after month, the people of Flint, Michigan, were poisoned by increasing amounts of lead and other toxins coming from the city's water supply. The poisoning began in April 2014, when the source of the city's drinking water was switched from Detroit...

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US government trying to mandate toxic vaccines for all veterans (or deny them VA healthcare services)

(NaturalNews) The S.1203 bill has been quick to draw criticism from a variety of groups due to its controversial attempt to mandate vaccinations for all veterans that wish to receive medical services from the Veterans Administration (VA).(1)It has long been suggested...

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Want to grow a garden with immediate results? Try these five fast-growing superfoods

(NaturalNews) Gardening is a great and cost-effective way to increase your intake of healthy plant foods, as well as increasing your family's self-sufficiency. But starting a garden can be daunting for people with limited experience. In particular, beginners may have trouble with...

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FDA considers new, implantable treatment for heroin, painkiller addiction ... Fighting drugs with drugs

(NaturalNews) It's no secret that opioid addiction is a serious problem; the statistics speak for themselves. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 7,000 people are treated in emergency departments on a daily basis, because they used prescription...

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Larger (Relative) Brains = Higher IQ

Why do humans and dolphins evolve large brains relative to the size of their bodies while blue whales and hippos have brains that are relatively puny?

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Viral Gene Editing System Corrects Genetic Liver Disease in Newborn Mice

For the first time, researchers have treated an animal model of a genetic disorder using a viral vector to deliver genome-editing components in which the disease- causing mutation has been corrected. Delivery of the vector to newborn mice improved their survival while treatment of adult animals, unexpectedly, made them worse.

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Are You Keeping Your Child's Mouth Healthy?

UAB School of Dentistry's Stephen Mitchell, DMD, provides tips for parents to promote children's dental health.

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Top 5 Heart Health Tips for Women

Leading Female Cardiovascular Experts from Mount Sinai Heart Share Advice in Celebration of February's American Heart Month and National Go Red Day Friday, February 5

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The Sound of Endangered Salmon Surviving

With California in the fourth year of a historic drought, there is much controversy over how to supply cities, farms, and ecosystems with the water they need. Technology may help solve the puzzle.

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UK grants scientists permission to edit human embryo DNA for the first time, prompting ethical concerns

'This is the first step on a path that scientists have carefully mapped out towards the legalization of (genetically modified) babies,' one critic said

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Study tries to give C-section babies mom's germs they missed

Sharing bacteria in the operating room normally is a no-no but in a novel experiment, researchers are giving babies born by C-section a dose of presumably protective germs from mom's birth canal.

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Studies clearing smoke around e-cigarettes

While our government considers its course of action, vape shops are springing up on every corner and our patients are asking us all kinds of questions about e-cigarettes

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Is the TPP Good for America?

The Trans-Pacific Partnership, the far-reaching trade and investment agreement that the US has negotiated with 11 other countries, is now up for debate ahead of a congressional vote on whether to approve the deal. So, what does the TPP mean for US voters now and in the future?

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Losing weight in middle age could herald dementia

People who lost weight between middle age and later life were more likely to develop mental cognitive impairment, a precusor of dementia

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Female brain is not wired for weight loss, scientists conclude

Women and girls may have a harder time losing weight because their brains are wired differently, the University of Aberdeen has concluded

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Fruit and veg 'could reduce breast cancer risk by one quarter'

Harvard study of 90,000 women suggests eating plenty of fruit and vegetables in adolescence could sharply reduce the risk of later breast cancer

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Testing the Insulin Model - A Response to Dr. Ludwig

Dr. David Ludwig, MD, recently published a response to my critique of the carbohydrate-insulin-obesity hypothesis. This is good because he defends the idea in more detail than I've encountered in other written works. In fact, his piece is the most scientifically persuasive defense of the idea I can recall. Before we dig in, I want to emphasize that this is science, not tribal warfare. The goal is to arrive at the best answer, rather than to win an argument. I'm proceeding in good faith, based on my belief that Ludwig and I are both serious people who care about science and human health, and I hope my audience will do the same. That said, let's get to it.Read more »This post was written by Stephan Guyenet for Whole Health Source.

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This Solar Road Will Provide Power to 5 Million People

The French government plans to pave 621 miles of its roads with...

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Huge Victory for Environmentalists - Offshore Fracking Moratorium Now in Effect Off California’s Coast

The federal government will not issue any new permits for offshore fracking after...

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Cancer Prevention Needs Attention Too - what if We Weren’t Exposed to 80,000 Toxic Chemicals Every Day?

Vice President Biden and I have something in common that I wish we did not share. We both...

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13 Herbs and Spices That Will Reduce Inflammation in Your Body

There are many different herbs that can help you reduce or prevent...

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Will Denmark Become the World’s First 100% Organic Country?

The Danish government is working on drastically increasing the nation's supply of...

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4 Reasons Why You Should Eat More Mushrooms

Edible mushrooms are potent medicines and a delicious addition to a healthy...

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Brexit could place British farming in jeopardy, warns new report

The future of many UK farming businesses looks uncertain, according to a new report on the agricultural implications of leaving the EU written by a University of Warwick academic.

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Curing disease by repairing faulty genes

The genome-editing technique known as CRISPR allows scientists to clip a specific DNA sequence and replace it with a new one, offering the potential to cure diseases caused by defective genes. For this potential to be realized, however, scientists must find a way to safely deliver the CRISPR machinery and a corrected copy of the DNA into the diseased cells.

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Small ponds produce an outsized share of greenhouse gases

Tiny ponds play a disproportionately large role in global greenhouse gas emissions from inland waters, according to a new study by Yale's School of Forestry & Environmental Studies.

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Can Extreme Exercise Hurt Your Heart? Swim The Pacific To Find Out

Ben Lecomte wants to be the first person to swim across the Pacific Ocean — a 5,500-mile journey. Doctors will monitor his heart remotely to see how intensive exercise affects this vital muscle.

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Film Portrays A 'Perfect Storm' That Led To Unwanted Sterilizations For Many Latinas

About 40 years ago, Consuelo Hermosillo went to the hospital for an emergency cesarean section. Against her will, she left unable to have more children. No Más Bebés airs tonight on PBS.

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Asbestos exposure increasingly happening at home, research shows

While the overall rates of asbestos-related diseases have slowed, Australians are now most likely to be affected by asbestos at home, a new medical report reveals. 

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5 Health Benefits of Pomegranates

There are plenty of reasons to love pomegranates. I should know: I eat one every day they are available in my local grocery store. Originating in the Middle East and cultivated throughout the Mediterranean and parts of the United States and Asia, the pomegranate tree can reach 30 feet in height but often resembles a […]

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17 Ways to Fight Aches with Natural Joint Pain Relief

Nothing makes you feel old like achy, creaky joints. Wrinkles? They’re easy enough to write off as laugh lines. Gray hairs? Cover them up with a few highlights. But the first sign of joint pain is enough to make you think—okay, my glory days are behind me. But it doesn’t necessarily have to do with […]

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Yoga for Better Sleep - 5 Poses to Help Your Mind and Body Let Go

If you're suffering from insomnia it may feel like sleep will never come again. Instead of lying in bed, try this yoga for insomnia series!

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8 Healthy Winter Vegetables

While we slow down and take time to rest this winter, let’s enjoy these tasty, nourishing winter vegetables. Eating vegetables in the right season ensures that we are getting optimum nutrients and their health benefits. Food out of season lacks energy and nutrients because it has been shipped from far away and is often cultivated […]

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Boost Your Energy And Immunity With An Easy Ginger-Turmeric Shot

Feeling a cold coming on? Knock back a shot of this ginger-turmeric tonic. With the immune-boosting, pain-relieving benefits of ginger plus the anti-inflammatory action of turmeric, the energizing concoction is just the thing your system needs. Wellness Shot Yield: 1 serving Total Time: 5 minutes Ingredients 1 (1-inch) piece of ginger 1 (1-inch) piece of turmeric Juice of 1 lemon 1 tablespoon raw honey Pinch freshly ground pepper […]

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How the Happy Meal Effect Can Help You Eat Less

A new study found that pairing a non-food reward with smaller portion sizes helped people eat less without feeling deprived.

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Your Camera Flash Could Reveal an Eye Cancer

We’ve all experienced the occasional red eye imaging during a photo shoot, but have you ever noticed a white eye imaging? If so, then you may want to pay a visit to an eye specialist to find out if that unnatural eye image could be a potential eye cancer.

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Is the ‘bulletproof diet’ that makes you drink coffee with BUTTER safe?

A new coffee diet is gaining traction across the US - but skeptical doctors warn it works in the short-term because of a 'placebo effect' that doesn't have any long-term benefits.

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How losing weight in middle age 'could be a sign of dementia'
Researchers at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota suspect that dwindling appetite and weight-loss in middle age - a problem known as ‘anorexia of ageing’ - may be a precursor to dementia.

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Study tries to give C-section babies mom's germs they missed

Sharing bacteria in the operating room normally is a no-no but researchers are giving babies born by C-section a dose of presumably protective germs from mom's birth canal.

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How two cups of COFFEE can boost your workout

Caffeine blocks the fatigue- causing chemical adenosine making people less tired and more motivated to continue exercising, said Professor Samuele Marcora, from the University of Kent.

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Regular Cannabis use 'can cause vocabulary to shrink in middle age'

Long-term cannabis use did not appear to affect any other cognitive functions, following a series of tests conducted by scientists at the University of Lausanne in Switzerland.

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Simple memory test that costs just a few pence 'can give warning of dementia'

Scientists at Cambridge University believe that they could use the test to catch patients at a ‘sweet spot’, where there is still time to stave off the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.

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Experts bust 7 common sex life myths...

Most people have listened to advice about sex, tips on the best positions to conceive and used the 'excuse' of not being in the mood when we have a headache. But what's the truth?

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Erectile dysfunction treatment could be gel made from fireworks

Now a trial involving nearly 200 men with erection problems is underway in the UK to see if the revolutionary gel can transform flagging sex lives.

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Gluten-free food items cost up to 200 per cent more in price shock

Going 'gluten-free' has become a trendy dietary preference for many in the UK - and big supermarkets like Sainsbury's and Tesco are keen to get a slice of the £210million industry.

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Heart drug statins DOUBLES the risk of diabetes according to 'alarming' 10-year study

Healthy patients taking the heart drug statins have a significantly higher risk of new diabetes, study from University of Texas has found.

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Remote-controlled implant that uses electric shocks to 'wake up' weak muscles

The device, being trialed in the UK, which is the size of a book of matches, uses electrical signals to retrain muscles that stabilise the back. As a result, pain is reduced.

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Malaria drug based on a Chinese herbal remedy could be latest weapon in battle

Scientists say artesunate could be effective for the estimated 40,000 Britons who are diagnosed with the disease every year, patients taking the drug did not suffer any side effects.

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Scientists reveal SUPER MORPHINE kills pain - and isn't addictive...

Scientists from Tulane University discovered a neurochemical called endomorphin can be as strong as morphine, but isn't addictive and doesn't cause tolerance or respiratory depression.

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Health food SHOULDN'T be branded as 'healthy'

A new study from University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, found people respond better to heart healthy symbols - and are more likely to pick a snack if they see a symbol than the actual word 'healthy.'

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Karolina Kurkova encourages breastfeeding selfies

Supermodel Karolina Kurkova is encouraging fellow new mums to follow her lead and post photos of themselves nursing their baby in an effort to change the stigma surrounding breastfeeding.

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Fitness May Protect Against Death After First Heart Attack

(MedPage Today) -- High fitness level associated with lower mortality throughout the first year post MI

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An Eating Disorder in People With Diabetes

Diabulimia occurs when people with Type 1 diabetes manipulate their insulin in order to purge calories, much as someone with bulimia might induce vomiting.

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Shocking Facts on How Plastic Impacts Marine Animals. Let’s CrushPlastic!

We are excited to announce the launch of One Green Planet’s #CrushPlastic initiative! We've developed a series of stunning images designed to make the connection between the plastic products we use every day and the marine animals that are impacted.

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Stop Big Palm Oil From Destroying the Last Existing Home for Orangutans, Elephants, and Tigers

Are companies like snack food giant PepsiCo and palm oil behemoth Wilmar actually translating their commitments into real change on the ground or are they delivering nothing but lip service?

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Climate Change May Create Infertile Hybrid Animals

While these hybrids may look cute and generate witty portmanteau names — the polar bear-grizzly combo has been dubbed a “pizzly” — interbreeding can spell disaster for species and the ecosystems they are part of.

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Regular Cannabis use 'can cause vocabulary to shrink in middle age'

Long-term cannabis use did not appear to affect any other cognitive functions, following a series of tests conducted by scientists at the University of Lausanne in Switzerland.

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Futurologist Dr Ian Pearson says technology is causing humans to 'evolve'

Ipswich-based Futurologist Dr Ian Pearson has explained how technology will impact on our evolution, such as the rise of Homo optimus - and how it could affect our pets'.

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University of Helsinki say dogs avoid eye contact with angry humans to dodge conflict

Researchers at the University of Helsinki tracked the gaze of dogs responding to threatening, positive and neutral faces to show they avoid eye contact with angry humans (stock image).

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How women choose scent to enhance their natural body odours

Researcher Caroline Allen, of the University of Stirling, and lead author of the report, said participants matched a person's body odour with their chosen perfume 'at above chance levels'.

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Whistleblower calls for help for ‘lost voices’ of NHS patients

A woman whose elderly father was left isolated and in pain at a community hospital during his last days is spearheading a new campaign to fight for the “lost voices” within Scottish health service.

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Why The Renewables Revolution Is Now Unstoppable

It's now possible to incorporate very large amounts of variable renewable power like solar and wind into the electric grid cost-effectively without harming reliability. Here's how.

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In A Victory For Environmentalists, Officials Halt Offshore Fracking Permits In California

Fracking in otterland is probably not the best idea.

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10 Diabetic Friendly Fruits to Help You Manage Diabetes Better
Diabetes mellitus (DM) commonly referred to as Diabetes, is a chronic disorder.

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8 Reasons To Avoid Doing Business With Monsanto
It's a formula that seems to be working to chip away at the coal industry.

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Adverse Reactions to New Diabetes Drugs on the Rise
As patients with type 2 diabetes are increasingly prescribed drugs known as SGLT2 inhibitors to treat their illness, adverse event reports associated with the drugs are on the rise.

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Blackcurrants may lower diabetes risk
Can eating blackcurrants cut the risk of diabetes in people who are overweight?

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Caffeine Doesn't Give You Heart Palpitations, Study Finds
Drinking coffee, tea or chocolate does not appear to cause heart palpitations, heart fluttering and other out-of-sync heartbeat patterns, researchers reported Tuesday.

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Can gluten- and casein-free diets benefit kids with autism?
For parents of children with autism spectrum disorder, alternative therapies, such as diet modification, can seem like a practical way to make life more manageable.

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Can monkeys help unravel the mysteries of autism?
Chinese scientists report they've created monkeys that carry a gene linked to autism-like behaviors.

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Chronic stress ups risk of developing dementia, depression: Study
People who suffer from chronic stress and anxiety may be at an increased risk for developing depression — and even dementia — a new study suggests.

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Cure for type 1 diabetes a step closer
Research into a possible cure for type 1 diabetes has taken an "important step forward," according to the latest research.

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Eat more fibre to reduce lung disease risks, says new study
The American Thoracic Society has released research which suggests that a high-fibre diet could help to reduce the risk of developing lung disease.

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E-Cig Vapor Increases Inflammation, Bacteria
More evidence has been released this week about the possible harmful effects of smoking e-cigarettes.

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Emotional brain circuit is passed down through the female line and may be a factor in depression
It has been long suspected that mothers can 'pass on' depression to their daughters.

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Even fried food has nutritional value, when cooked in olive oil
Frying in extra virgin olive oil is healthier than other cooking methods and can help to prevent cancer, diabetes or macular degeneration.

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Gut neurons help our immune system control inflammation
Neurons present in our gut play a key role in protecting intestinal tissue from over-inflammation, says a new research from the Rockefeller University.

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Schizophrenia research might be 'game changer'
Scientists pursuing the biological roots of schizophrenia have zeroed in on a potential factor — a normal brain process that gets kicked into overdrive.

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Indian scientists unlocking betel leaf's health secrets

The next time you hear the words "Meetha patta" or "Madrasi patta", don't ignore the humble heart-shaped popular mouth-freshener.

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Lipid metabolic reprogramming in cancer cells
Many human diseases, including metabolic, immune and central nervous system disorders, as well as cancer, are the consequence of an alteration in lipid metabolic enzymes and their pathways. This illustrates the fundamental role played by lipids in maintaining membrane homeostasis and normal function in healthy cells. We reviewed the major lipid dysfunctions occurring during tumor development, as determined using systems biology approaches.

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Low Brain Levels of Vitamin B12 in Schizophrenia, Autism Patients
While brain levels of Vitamin B12 decrease naturally with age, individuals with schizophrenia and autism tend to experience a premature decrease, showing far lower brain levels of B12 than healthy people of similar age, according to a new study

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Marijuana And Cannabinoids
This is a notice of a conference of significance in the medical cannabis field.

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Monsanto’s Roundup Kills and Damages More than Weeds
Protests against Monsanto’s Roundup, with its poisonous, weed-killing glyphosate, have spread around the globe.

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New Immunology study suggests the appendix is an integral part of the immune system, is not a redundant organ.
The word appendix is mentioned five times in the article, all in one paragraph.The study is not about the appendix but rather about a specific population of cells called "group 3 innate lymphoid cells (ILC3 cells)".

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New Kidney Transplant Drug Cuts Risk of Earlier Death
A newer drug used for preventing organ rejection might improve the long-term outlook for kidney transplant recipients, a new study finds.

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New Ultrasound Therapy Tested In Britain Relieves Bone Pain In Cancer Patients
British scientists say they have found a revolutionary new therapy to relieve bone pain for cancer patients.

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Oral immune therapy
Targeting the systemic immune system via the gut immune system for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease

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Oral Sex And Cancer Maybe Related; Increase The Risk Up To 22 Times A New Study Reveals
Oral sex can dramatically increase the risk of head and neck cancers, a new study has declared.

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Sexually transmitted virus strongly linked to risk of breast cancer – study
Women with abnormal cells on their cervix owing to certain types of human papillomavirus infection are at higher risk of developing breast cancer later in life.

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Soon, herbal drug to help lower cholesterol quickly
A cocktail of black pepper, grape seed and red yeast rice powders combined with a heart-friendly lifestyle can lower blood cholesterol by up to 30 per cent.

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Study Finds Stool Test Effective for Detecting Colon Cancer
Tests for blood in the stool can consistently detect colon cancer when used on an annual basis, and they are effective even in the second, third and fourth years of screening, a new study says.

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There May Be a Way to Stop Melanoma Before It Begins
A group of Boston Children’s Hospital researchers just accomplished a medical first - watching melanoma develop, starting from the very first cell.

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This Marijuana Product Could Cure Menstrual Cramps

A new tampon-sized capsule is promising a natural cure for menstrual cramps - marijuana.

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This Microscope Can Detect Cancer Without a Biopsy
When doctors suspect a malignant tumor or feel a suspicious growth, they can begin investigating for cancer with blood and urine tests.

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Water fluoridation promotes thyroid impairment, study
Water fluoridation, which began on a widespread basis in the United States in the wake of World War II, has been controversial since its beginning.

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Why Big Pharma's Cannabis Patent-Able Pill Is Already Killing People
Obviously large pharmaceutical companies like Big Pharma want to patent this but you can’t patent a natural herb – its not their patch to claim.

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How Beta Glucans Boost Immunity & Fight Cancer
The breakdown of the immune system is resulting in many chronic ailments of the 21st century.

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Protective effect of Spirulina platensis against cell damage and apoptosis in hepatic tissue caused by high fat diet
Spirulina platensis is a microalga that may be a source of antioxidants that can reduce body fat deposition. Consumption of a high fat diet produces elevated blood lipid levels, inflammation and apoptosis.

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Uric Acid-Induced Inflammation Is Mediated by the Parathyroid Hormone
Hyperuricemia is strongly associated with PTH and hs-CRP levels independent of vitamin D status. The relationship between SUA and low-grade inflammation is mediated by the PTH:25(OH)D ratio in obese adolescents.

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Essential and toxic elements in seaweeds for human consumption
Total As, Cd, and Pb concentrations ranged from <1 to 67.6, to 7.2 and to 6.7 mg/kgdry respectively; therefore, their contribution to total elemental intake does not appear to pose any threat to the consumers, but the concentrations of these elements should be controlled to protect the consumer against potential adverse health risks.

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How fructose, glucose affect the brain
This study provides evidence in humans that fructose and glucose elicit opposite responses in the brain. It supports the animal research that shows similar findings and links fructose with obesity.

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Dietary gut microbial metabolites, short-chain fatty acids, and host metabolic regulation
During feeding, the gut microbiota contributes to the host energy acquisition and metabolic regulation thereby influencing the development of metabolic disorders such as obesity and diabetes.

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Ginseng berry extract supplementation improves age-related decline of insulin signaling in mice
We conclude that ginseng berry extract consumption might increase activation of IRS-1 and AKT, contributing to the improvement of insulin sensitivity in aged mice.

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Prenatal exposure to persistent organochlorine pollutants is associated with high insulin levels in 5-year-old girls
These findings suggest, that for girls, prenatal exposure to POPs may play a role for later development of metabolic diseases by affecting the level of insulin.

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Bee Venom Accelerates Wound Healing in Diabetic Mice by Suppressing Activating Transcription Factor-3
Bee venom (BV) has been used as an anti-inflammatory agent for the treatment of several diseases. Nevertheless, the effect of BV on the healing of diabetic wounds has not been studied.

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White rice consumption and risk of esophageal cancer in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, northwest China
In conclusion, habitual white rice consumption was associated with a reduced risk of esophageal cancer for adults residing in northwest China. Our findings provide evidence to support the continued consumption of white rice.

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Neurodevelopment in Early Childhood Affected by Prenatal Lead Exposure and Iron Intake
No safe threshold level of lead exposure in children has been recognized. Also, the information on shielding effect of maternal dietary iron intake during pregnancy on the adverse effects of prenatal lead exposure on children's postnatal neurocognitive development is very limited.

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Environmental factors in the development of autism spectrum disorders
Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are highly heterogeneous developmental conditions characterized by deficits in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication, and obsessive/stereotyped patterns of behavior and repetitive movements.

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Are bee diseases linked to pesticides?

The negative impacts of pesticides, in particular insecticides, on bees and other pollinators have never been disputed. Insecticides can directly kill these vital insects, whereas herbicides reduce the diversity of their food resources, thus indirectly affecting their survival and reproduction.

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Fermented food intake is associated with a reduced likelihood of atopic dermatitis in an adult population
The prevalence of atopic dermatitis (AD) has continuously increased throughout the world in every age group, and the recent increase in AD in Korean adults may be related to changes in nutrient intakes due to westernization of dietary patterns.

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The opioid effects of gluten exorphins
Gluten-containing cereals are a main food staple present in the daily human diet, including wheat, barley, and rye. Gluten intake is associated with the development of celiac disease (CD) and related disorders such as diabetes mellitus type I, depression, and schizophrenia.

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Association between vitamin D status and the risk of gestational diabetes mellitus
This meta-analysis revealed that maternal vitamin D insufficiency is associated with increased risk of gestational diabetes.

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Electroacupuncture prevents cognitive impairments by regulating the early changes after brain irradiation in rats
Cognitive impairments severely affect the quality of life of patients who undergo brain irradiation, and there are no effective preventive strategies. In this study, we examined the therapeutic potential of electroacupuncture (EA) administered immediately after brain irradiation in rats.

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Efficacy of combination herbal product (Curcuma longa and Eugenia jambolana) used for diabetes mellitus
The purpose of this research was to evaluate the efficacy of a combination herbal product that is traditionally used for managing diabetes mellitus. Herbal drug contains Curcuma longa and Eugenia jambolanain the ratio of 1:1.

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Bisphosphonates, vitamin D, parathyroid hormone, and osteonecrosis of the jaw. Could there be a missing link?
It is estimated that over 190 million bisphosphonates have been prescribed worldwide. But this drug can produce adverse effects, of which osteonecrosis of the jaw and severe hypocalcemia are the most serious. It is evident that bisphosphonate administration affects multiple and diverse biochemical mediators related to bone metabolism.

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Severe but Not Moderate Vitamin B12 Deficiency Impairs Lipid Profile, Induces Adiposity
Vitamin B12 deficiency is widely prevalent in women of childbearing age, especially in developing countries. In the present study, through dietary restriction, we have established mouse models of severe and moderate vitamin B12 deficiencies to elucidate the impact on body composition, biochemical parameters, and reproductive performance.

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Evaluation of Chlorella as a Decorporation Agent to Enhance the Elimination of Radioactive Strontium from Bod
In conclusion, these results indicated that Chlorella could inhibit the absorption of 90Sr into the blood and enhance the elimination of 90Sr from the body through adsorption in intestine. Further studies are required to elucidate the mechanism and the components of Chlorella needed for adsorption to strontium and could promote the development of more effective decorporation agents.

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Effects of Laser Printer–Emitted Engineered Nanoparticles on Cytotoxicity, Chemokine Expression, Reactive Oxygen Species, DNA Methylation, and DNA Damage
The in vitro findings obtained in this study suggest that laser printer–emitted engineered nanoparticles may be deleterious to lung cells and provide preliminary evidence of epigenetic modifications that might translate to pulmonary disorders.

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Exposure to Road Traffic Noise and Behavioral Problems in 7-Year-Old Children
Residential road traffic noise in early childhood may be associated with behavioral problems, particularly hyperactivity/inattention symptoms.

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Prenatal Exposure to NO2 and Ultrasound Measures of Fetal Growth in the Spanish INMA Cohort
Maternal exposure to NO2 in early pregnancy was associated with reduced fetal growth based on ultrasound measures of growth during pregnancy and measures of size at birth.

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Oral glutathione supplementation drastically reduces Helicobacter-induced gastric pathologies
Helicobacter (H.) suis causes gastric pathologies in both pigs and humans. Very little is known on the metabolism of this bacterium and its impact on the host. In this study, we have revealed the importance of the glutamate-generating metabolism, as shown by a complete depletion of glutamine (Gln) in the medium during H. suis culture.

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Effects of cell phone radiation on lipid peroxidation, glutathione and nitric oxide levels in mouse brain during epileptic seizure
Overall, the experimental findings demonstrated that cellular phone radiation may increase the oxidative damage and NOx level during epileptic activity in mouse brain.

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Investigation of the effect of traditional Chinese medicine on pain and inflammation in chronic nonbacterial prostatitis in rats
According to traditional Chinese medicine, the symptoms of chronic nonbacterial prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CNP/CPPS) may be treated using a cocktail of herbs that stimulate blood circulation ('activating blood circulation formula').

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Improved Control of Childhood Asthma with Low-Dose, Short-Term Vitamin D Supplementation
In our prior randomized trial on preventing influenza, asthma attacks as a secondary outcome occurred less often in the vitamin D group than the placebo group.

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