Internationaal nieuws 7 - 13 februari 2016

The Relationship between Food, Health and the Environment – a European Perspective

At the workshop on ‘The Relationship between Food, Health and the Environment’, organised in Milan on 12 and 13 May 2015, representatives from the Science Europe Member Organisations and external experts explored the multi-faceted and complex relationship between food, health and the environment. A major aim of this workshop was to identify relevant links between them and to recommend common strategies for Europe to address the future challenges of food and food-related health research, from the perspective of the life sciences.

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Deaths from Carbon Monoxide poisoning on the rise in mainland China, says new research

New research published in Cogent Medicine has found that deaths related to carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning have risen sharply in recent years in mainland China.

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Important role of nucleocytoplasmic transport in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and frontotemporal dementia

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD) are two devastating adult-onset neurodegenerative disorders. No cure exists for these diseases. Ten percent of ALS patients suffer from a familial form of the disease, while FTD is caused in 40% of patients by a genetic defect. In 2011, the most important genetic cause of ALS and FTD was discovered. The causative mutation was a repetition of a piece of non-coding DNA, a so called tandem repeat, in a gene with an unknown function, named C9orf72. A team of scientists from VIB and KU Leuven now discovered that proteins translated from this tandem repeat interfere with the nucleocytoplasmic transport which they found is essential for causing ALS and FTD.

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The Relationship between Food, Health and the Environment – a European Perspective

At the workshop on ‘The Relationship between Food, Health and the Environment’, organised in Milan on 12 and 13 May 2015, representatives from the Science Europe Member Organisations and external experts explored the multi-faceted and complex relationship between food, health and the environment. A major aim of this workshop was to identify relevant links between them and to recommend common strategies for Europe to address the future challenges of food and food-related health research, from the perspective of the life sciences.

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New experimental test detects signs of Lyme disease near time of infection

Team from NIST and Johns Hopkins suggests the novel approach might also be useful for early detection of other elusive bacterial infections.

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Stem cell gene therapy could be key to treating Duchenne muscular dystrophy

Scientists at UCLA have developed a new approach that could eventually be used to treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The stem cell gene therapy could be applicable for 60 percent of people with Duchenne, which affects approximately 1 in 5,000 boys in the US and is the most common fatal childhood genetic disease.

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Study finds mechanism by which obesity promotes pancreatic and breast cancer

Massachusetts General Hospital investigators may have uncovered a novel mechanism behind the ability of obesity to promote cancer progression.

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Gene switch may repair DNA and prevent cancer

New discoveries are bringing scientists closer to understanding how DNA repairs itself with a chemical modification which, when absent, can lead to tumor formation.

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Gene signature could lead to a new way of diagnosing Lyme

Researchers at UC San Francisco and Johns Hopkins may have found a new way to diagnose Lyme disease, based on a distinctive gene 'signature' they discovered in white blood cells of patients infected with the tick-borne bacteria.

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Gene previously observed only in brain is important driver of metastatic breast cancer

Scientists from The Wistar Institute have shown that one gene that was once thought only to be found in the brain is also expressed in breast cancer and helps promote the growth and spread of the disease. Additionally, they showed how a version of the gene with edited RNA prevents metastasis.

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Poor air quality kills 5.5 million worldwide annually

New research shows that more than 5.5 million people die prematurely every year due to household and outdoor air pollution. More than half of deaths occur in two of the world's fastest growing economies, China and India.

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Researchers create 'mini-brains' in lab to study neurological diseases

Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health say they have developed tiny 'mini-brains' made up of many of the neurons and cells of the human brain -- and even some of its functionality -- and which can be replicated on a large scale.

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Sleep apnea takes a toll on brain function

According to new research from the UCLA School of Nursing, published online in the Journal of Sleep Research, people with sleep apnea show significant changes in the levels of two important brain chemicals, which could be a reason that many have symptoms that impact their day-to-day lives.

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Pinpointing loneliness in the brain

MIT scientists identify cells that represent feelings of isolation.

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Lifelong physical activity increases bone density in men

Men have many reasons to add high-impact and resistance training to their exercise regimens; these reasons include building muscle and shedding fat. Now a University of Missouri researcher has determined another significant benefit to these activities: building bone mass. The study found that individuals who continuously participated in high-impact activities, such as jogging and tennis, during adolescence and young adulthood, had greater hip and lumbar spine bone mineral density than those who did not.

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Study finds freezing nerves prior to knee replacement improves outcomes

The first study of its kind has found that freezing nerves before knee replacement surgery combined with traditional pain management approaches significantly improves patient outcomes.

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DNA breaks in nerve cells' ancestors cluster in specific genes

Study reveals new avenue for thinking about brain development, brain tumors and neurodevelopmental/psychiatric diseases.

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Scientists learn how young brains form lifelong memories by studying worms' food choices

Neuroscientists have found that when young C. elegans worms taste poisonous food, they remember that experience for the rest of their life. Their work is teasing apart the biological mechanisms that drive different types of learning.

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More evidence found on potential harmful effects of e-cigarettes

Conklin will share new data showing that e-cigarettes have been shown to speed up atherosclerosis -- the plaque-causing disease that leads to heart attack, stroke and peripheral arterial disease.

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Early diet of infants, not maternal obesity, influences development of gut microbiome

After the age of nine months, the development of the infant gut microbiota is driven by the transition to family foods, not maternal obesity, according to results from a new study. The study was published online this week in mSphere, an open-access journal of the American Society for Microbiology.

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Novel neuroprotective therapy found to enhance memory

New research from Tel Aviv University highlights the neuroprotective potential of a peptide developed at the university, and the marked difference in nerve cell communication in male and female mice. If researchers come to understand how the protein acts differently in each sex, drugs for potential therapeutics can be optimized to treat both autism and Alzheimer's disease.

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Vitamin D-rich foods during pregnancy may reduce allergy risk in children

Higher intake of foods containing vitamin D during pregnancy -- but not supplemental vitamin D intake -- was associated with reduced risk of development of allergies in children.

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Daily dose of beetroot juice improved endurance and blood pressure

Scientists at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center have found that a daily dose of beetroot juice significantly improved exercise endurance and blood pressure in elderly patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFPEF).

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Why Is Marijuana Banned? The Real Reasons Are More Surprising Than You Think

Meet the proto-prohibitionist who unleashed Reefer Madness on the world.

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'Meth' Is Virtually Identical to Adderall —This Is How I Found Out

Public education campaigns designed to frighten people away from the illicit stimulant distort what the drug really does.

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CAAT Researchers Create "Mini Brains" in Lab to Study Neurological Diseases

Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health say they have developed tiny “mini-brains” made up of many of the neurons and cells of the human brain – and even some of its functionality – and which can be replicated on a large scale.

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Over-65s 'living longer than ever'

People in England are living longer than ever before in older age, a report from Public Health England says, although there are variations across the country.

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GSK fined for deals with competitors

The pharmaceutical firm GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) and some generic drugs firms have been fined for being anti-competitive.

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Unfit at 40 'accelerates brain ageing'

Lack of exercise in mid-life ages the brain as well as the body, research suggests.

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America’s Corrupt Media – How Reporters Took Direct Orders from Hillary Clinton’s Staff

It is the job of the Fourth Estate to act as a check and a restraint on the others, to illumine the dark corners of Ministries, to debunk the bureaucrat, to throw often unwelcome light on the measures and motives of our rulers. ‘News’, as Hearst once remarked, ‘is something which somebody wants suppressed: all the rest is advertising’. That job is an essential one and it is bound to be unpopular; indeed, in a democracy, it may be argued that the more unpopular the newspapers are with the politicians the better they are performing their most vital task.

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Music stirs memories for dementia patients

New research is showing that patients with dementia are not only able to remember music, but that it might also help them hold on to their memories.

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The rise of internet veg box schemes in sub-Saharan Africa

Online grocery startups in Kenya, Rwanda and Gambia help farmers cut out the middleman, but challenges such as low internet access may hinder profitability.

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Poo power - Fueling schools and teaching students a lesson.

Kasiisi school in Uganda is harnessing the power from human waste. Journalist Matthew Jenkin explores the educational and environmental issues.

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Toxic chemicals found in beached pilot whales in Scotland.

Scientists have found clear evidence that whales are absorbing high levels of toxic heavy metals, with cadmium found in the brains of pilot whales which washed up in Scotland.

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Organic farmer loses last appeal against genetically modified canola decision.

West Australian farmer Steve Marsh who failed in bid to sue neighbour for contaminating his accredited crops is denied leave to appeal decision.

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Neandertal DNA may raise risk for some modern human diseases.

Neandertal DNA may once have helped humans, but now may contribute to disease.

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Fat People, Fatty Acids, And ‘Good Calories, Bad Calories’

A link in comments reminded me of a criticism of Good Calories, Bad Calories I see now and then. In a nutshell, the criticism goes like this: Taubes says people get fat because insulin makes their fat cells release fatty acids too slowly, so they have to eat more to avoid cellular starvation, and then […]

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Aluminum exposure raises dementia risk

Chronic exposure to aluminum can drastically increase risk for Alzheimer's disease - a major form of dementia.

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Diabetes mellius linked to dementia

A study published in Neurology found that people diagnosed with diabetes mellitus were at much higher risk for dementia.

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Transcendental Meditation and improved health for older women

February is 'heart health month' in the US, and Amy Ruff, national director of TM for Nurses, highlights research indicating that 'the Transcendental Meditation (TM) program may reduce the cortisol response to a metabolic stressor and is therefore a way of reducing disease risk in older women'. Lower cortisol response, she explains, may reflect improved physiological functioning which relates to the disease-preventing effects of TM practice in older women. 'Often we are unable to change the stressors in our environment, but we can change the way that we react to the stress. Putting aside 20 minutes twice a day to do this scientifically verified meditation technique is a very small investment to insure decreased risk of heart attack and stroke.'

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How Big Pharma gets away with selling crystal meth to children - By renaming it 'Adderall'

(NaturalNews) In a recent appearance on All In with Chris Hayes on MSNBC, drug abuse and addiction expert Carl Hart of Columbia University made a shocking claim: There isn't much difference between the demonized street drug methamphetamine (also known as meth or crystal meth) and...

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'Science' of GMO crops is completely wrong: gene modifications affect far more than targeted proteins

(NaturalNews) A basic premise of the official biotechnology narrative is that genetically-modified (GM) food crops contain genes that affect only specific proteins in isolation, and that the rest of the organism functions as normal and is substantially equivalent to its natural counterpart...

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Growing number of people recognize adverse health effects of Wi-Fi radiation

(NaturalNews) Most people go about their day without thinking twice about possible health effects that may be caused by the Wi-Fi radiation that surrounds them. The majority of us can shop, work and engage in hobbies with ease.However, that's not the case for 63-year-old Mary...

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McDonald's fails at healthy food, makes kale salad WORSE than a Double Big Mac

(NaturalNews) McDonald's has jumped onto the superfood bandwagon, and has added healthy and popular vegetable kale into some of its menu items. The move comes as part of an attempt to reinvent the McDonald's image – but some health experts are saying that the new nutrient-enhanced...

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Antidepressant psych drugs 'likely increase suicides in all ages,' covered up Big Pharma documents reveal

(NaturalNews) You might think that because they have "anti" in their name that they combat depression and make everything better. But a new review published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) found that, among all age groups, antidepressant drugs actually increase the risk of aggressive...

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How eating tilapia and salmon could be worse for your health than eating bacon

(NaturalNews) It seems like every day health officials are saying something new about what we should and shouldn't be eating. Fish is commonly quoted as being among the healthiest foods on the planet, and it is packed full of important nutrients, including protein, vitamin D and omega...

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A revealing look at the medicinal healing power of cannabis

(NaturalNews) There is a long list of drugs that are readily available - from pain killers to tranquilizers - as long as you have a prescription. Yet, many of these are known to contribute to heart, liver and kidney damage, among other risks. Meanwhile, the natural herb cannabis is...

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Oregon Farmers Battle over GMO Control

Oregon farmers are suffering real financial losses because of contamination from nearby genetically engineered crops, a Legislative committee heard Thursday.

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Monsanto to Pay $80 Million Neither Admit nor Deny SEC Accounting Charges

Monsanto Company will pay an $80 million penalty and retain an independent compliance consultant to settle charges that it violated accounting rules and misstated company earnings as it pertained to its flagship product Roundup.

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Statin Side Effects - 5 Reasons Why You Should Not Take Statins

Statin cholesterol-lowering drugs are widely touted as the best way to lower your cholesterol and thereby prevent a heart attack. They’re recommended to people who have “high cholesterol,” those who have heart disease, and even for some healthy people as a form of preventive medicine.

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Trying to detox from cellphone addiction

Dozens of studies have documented the addictive nature of the Internet. And access to the Internet has only intensified with the popularity of smartphones

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Textile workers at higher risk for rheumatoid arthritis

(Reuters Health) - Breathing textile dust on the job is linked to an almost tripled risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis, an immune system disorder that causes debilitating swelling and pain in the joints, a Malaysian study suggests.

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58 million anti-depressants issued every year - equivalent of one per person in England

Luciana Berger, Labour's shadow mental health minister "One in four people experience mental health problems in our country each year"

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Exercising in your forties could stop brain shrinking

A new study has suggested that exercising in your 40s could stop the brain shrinking, adding years to life expectancy

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Is the "Obesity Paradox" an Illusion?

Over the last two decades, multiple independent research groups have come to the surprising conclusion that people with obesity (or, more commonly, overweight) might actually be healthier than lean people in certain ways. This finding is called the "obesity paradox". Yet recent research using more rigorous methods is suggesting that the paradox is an illusion-- and excess body fat may be even more harmful to health than we thought.Introduction. What is the obesity paradox, and why does it matter?Read more »This post was written by Stephan Guyenet for Whole Health Source.

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What Lessons Can Vietnam teach Okinawa about U.S. Military Dioxin?

In December 2015, Urasoe City pledged to conduct a survey of former base employees to ascertain the extent of contamination at Camp Kinser, a 2.7 square kilometer US Marine Corps supply base located in the city.1 Urasoe’s director of planning,…

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10 Foods You Should Eat to Reduce Stress and Anxiety

The foods we’re drawn to when we’re stressed are usually ...

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What You Need to Know About the Paleo Diet

Even if our bodies were designed by natural selection to eat mostly...

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Pharmocratization of America

Viruses are to 2016 what Communists were to 1962. BE AFRAID! Instead of building bomb shelters for our kids, American children are shuttled into pediatric offices for an ever increasing number of vaccinations to protect them from the horrors 0f...

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4 things to know about ultrasounds

For parents expecting their first child, an ultrasound is one of the most exciting parts of the pregnancy. It gives you the opportunity to see your child’s heartbeat and movement. However, it can also cause anxiety and concern if you do not know what to expect. Before you get an ultrasound, you may want to consider the following points.

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Cannabis DOES alter your brain and younger you start the greater the risk of damage

Scientists from the University of Texas at Dallas found people who use cannabis before age 16 have underdeveloped brains - and those who start after age 16 suffer accelerated brain aging.

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High-cholesterol diets are 'not linked to increased risk of heart attack'

Scientists from University of Eastern Finland revealed eating an egg each day does not increase the risk of suffering heart disease, even in those people genetically predisposed.

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Tylenol During Pregnancy Tied to Asthma in Children

Taking Tylenol (acetaminophen) during pregnancy is associated with a slight increase in the risk for asthma in offspring, a new study has found.

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165M Toxic Plastic Particles Floating in NY/NJ Harbor and We’re Probably Eating Them

And now, a new study by New York/New Jersey Baykeeper has just revealed that the pollution problem in the NY/NJ Harbor Estuary area has grown so bad that at least 165 million plastic particles are floating within the waters at any given time.

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Cure a headache by holding a pencil between your teeth to relaxe jaw muscles

London aesthetic specialist Dr Jane Leonard said tension headaches are often related to the jaw muscles as well as spasms of muscles in the face, neck and scalp.

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Happy music tricks the brain into thinking colours are more vibrant

Professor Joydeep Bhattacharya, a psychologist at Goldsmiths, University of London, has shown that uplifting music makes us see the world differently.

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Sick Building Syndrome - Are household chemicals making you ill?

Feeling under the weather indoors? You might be suffering from Sick Building Syndrome. Kate Whiting reports

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Research Findings Could Lead to New Treatments for Chronic Inflammatory Pain

New research uncovers a cascade of reactions within nerve cells that relay sensations of pain associated with inflammation. The findings, which are published in the British Journal of Pharmacology, indicate that drugs designed to curb this pathway may help relieve inflammatory pain in sufferers.

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Radiation causes blindness in wild animals in Chernobyl

This year marks 30 years since the Chernobyl nuclear accident. Vast amounts of radioactive particles spread over large areas in Europe. These particles, mostly Cesium-137, cause a low but long-term exposure to ionizing radiation in animals and plants.

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Sleeping sickness, Chagas disease, leishmaniasis
Humans can tolerate the parasites responsible for the sleeping sickness, Chagas disease and leishmaniasis for many years. These parasites belong to the same family of pathogens known as trypanosomatids. IRD and Cirad researchers have highlighted this tolerance phenomenon in humans, which results from the genetic evolution of the populations being exposed.

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Lipid-based diets effectively combat Alzheimer's disease in mouse model

Researchers have devised several lipid-based diets aimed at slowing down progression and relieving symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.

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Starting age of marijuana use may have long-term effects on brain development

The age at which an adolescent begins using marijuana may affect typical brain development, according to researchers at the Center for BrainHealth at The University of Texas at Dallas. In a paper recently published in Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience, scientists describe how marijuana use, and the age at which use is initiated, may adversely alter brain structures that underlie higher order thinking.

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Study sheds light on source of drug addicts risk-taking behavior

A study out today provides new insight into how the brains of drug addicts may be wired differently. The findings show that while drug users have very strong motivation to seek out 'rewards,' they exhibit an impaired ability to adjust their behavior and are less fulfilled once they have achieved what they desire. This disconnect between the craving for a drug and inability to regulate behavior may be key to breaking the cycle of addiction.

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Genetics help fish thrive in toxic environments, collaborative study finds

A 10-year collaborative project led by biologists from Kansas State University and Washington State University has discovered how the Atlantic molly is able to live in toxic hydrogen sulfide water.

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Scientists find leukemia's surroundings key to its growth

Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have discovered that a type of cancer found primarily in children can grow only when signaled to do so by other nearby cells that are noncancerous.

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Two in 5 individuals with schizophrenia have attempted suicide

A new study by the University of Toronto (U of T), released today, found that those with schizophrenia who'd been physically abused during childhood were five times more likely to have attempted suicide.The lifetime prevalence of suicide attempts among individuals with schizophrenia was 39.2 percent compared to 2.8 percent of those without the disorder, according to the study.

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Research uncovers more inherited genetic mutations linked to ovarian cancer

Previous research has established a link between genetic mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes to an increased risk of developing ovarian, fallopian tube or peritoneal cancer in women. A recent publication documents the efforts of a team of researchers affiliated with the Gynecologic Oncology Group (GOG) to determine if inherited genetic mutations other than BRCA1 and BRCA2 can also put a woman at risk of developing these diseases.

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Exercise and meditation -- together -- help beat depression

The new Rutgers study, published in Translational Psychiatry this month, found that this mind and body combination -- done twice a week for only two months -- reduced the symptoms for a group of students by 40 percent.

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The lowdown on sports nutrition supplements

Competitive athletes train hard, eat right and often turn to supplements to boost their performance. But do nutrition powders, pills and drinks really help? Chemical & Engineering News, the weekly newsmagazine of the American Chemical Society looks at the science -- or lack thereof -- behind the sports nutrition market.

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Electric-car battery materials could harm key soil bacteria

The growing popularity of battery-powered cars could help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but they are not entirely Earth friendly. Problems can creep in when these batteries are disposed of. Scientists, in a new study in ACS' journal Chemistry of Materials, are reporting that compounds increasingly used in lithium-ion batteries are toxic to a type of soil-dwelling bacteria that plays an important environmental role.

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Vinegar could potentially help treat ulcerative colitis

Vinegar is the perfect ingredient for making tangy sauces and dressings. Now, researchers report in ACS' Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry that the popular liquid could also help fight ulcerative colitis, an inflammatory bowel disease that research suggests is related to the gut microbiome. They found that vinegar suppressed inflammation-inducing proteins while improving the gut's bacterial makeup in mice.

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Atherosclerosis - A short cut to inflammation

The enzyme Dicer processes RNA transcripts, cutting them into short segments that regulate the synthesis of specific proteins. An Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet in Munich team has shown that Dicer promotes the development of atherosclerosis, thus identifying a new drug target.

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Tick tock -- sequencing the tick genome could help defuse the Lyme disease time bomb

After a decade-long research effort the genome of the deer tick has been sequenced by an international team of scientists, including researchers from the SIB Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics. Studying the tick genome sheds light on how ticks function and will help to develop novel tick control programs by interfering with the processes of disease transmission.

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Researchers discover a genetic mutation that prevents diabetes complications

A number of complications are associated with diabetes, but they are more prevalent in some patients than in others. A Finnish study has now revealed two genetic mutations which seem to lower the risk of contracting a diabetic retinal or kidney disease.

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Attention problems persist in childhood leukemia survivors treated with chemotherapy alone

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital investigators report that pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia patients from the contemporary treatment era remain at risk for attention and learning problems later.

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Scientific study review reveals health promoting potential of red raspberries

Components in red raspberries may have anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidative and metabolic stabilizing activity, according to a comprehensive review of the available scientific literature published in the January issue of Advances in Nutrition. These properties shed light on the potential role of red raspberries in helping to reduce the risk of metabolically-based chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus, obesity, and Alzheimer's disease: all of which share critical metabolic, oxidative, inflammatory links.

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Pregnancy and PTSD - Surprising findings could help moms-to-be at risk

For most women, expecting a baby brings intense joy -- and a fair amount of worry. But what about women who have lived through something awful enough to cause post-traumatic stress disorder? Contrary to what researchers expected, a new study shows that pregnancy may actually reduce their PTSD symptoms. Or at the least, it won't cause a flare-up.

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Plankton carries carbon to safe resting spot, ocean study reveals

The ocean's power to rein in carbon and protect the environment is vast but not well-understood. But now, an international team of scientists has begun to illuminate how the ocean plucks carbon from the atmosphere, where it contributes to global warming, and shuttles it to the bottom of the sea.

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Alcohol also damages the liver by allowing bacteria to infiltrate

Alcohol itself can directly damage liver cells. Now researchers at University of California, San Diego School of Medicine report evidence that alcohol is also harmful to the liver for a second reason -- it allows gut bacteria to migrate to the liver, promoting alcohol-induced liver disease. The study, conducted in mice and in laboratory samples, is published Feb. 10 in Cell Host & Microbe.

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Hydrogels can put stem cells to sleep

Unlike normal cells, stem cells are pluripotent -- they can become any cell type, which makes them powerful potential treatments for diseases such as diabetes, leukemia and age-related blindness. However, maintaining this versatility until the time is right is a major challenge. This week in ACS Central Science, researchers reveal that mimicking a natural process called diapause can halt stem cells, effectively putting them to sleep for up to two weeks.

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Inhibiting age-related inflammation maintains healthy gut microbiota and extends lifespan

New research shows that age-related inflammation drives changes in the fruit fly gut-causing metaplasia or abnormal changes in cells. That metaplasia led to changes in the microbiota, which resulted in pathology and shorter lifespans. Researchers reduced inflammatory signaling in the gastric region of the fly gut, preventing metaplasia, maintaining a healthy commensal population, and extending lifespan in the flies by up to 18 percent. Metaplasias have been associated with human cancers and other diseases.

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Alcohol-impaired driving crimes spike immediately after drinking age

A new study led by Northern Medical Program researcher Dr. Russ Callaghan shows that alcohol-impaired driving crimes spike immediately after the minimum legal drinking age is reached, indicating that minimum legal drinking age legislation can have a major impact on young drivers. Release from drinking-age restrictions was associated with increases in alcohol-impaired driving offenses perpetrated by young drivers in Canada, ranging from 28 percent-43 percent among males and 19 percent-40 percent among females.

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Study offers treatment hope for sleep disordered breathing

People with a condition linked to obesity that causes them to stop breathing in their sleep could be helped by new research from the University of Edinburgh.

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Penn Medicine 'brain road maps' reflect behavior differences between males and females

Differences in the neural wiring across development of men and women across ages, matched behavioral differences commonly associated with each of the sexes, according to an imaging-based study from researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania published Feb. 1 in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B.

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In autism, the social benefits of being a girl

Infant girls at risk for autism pay more attention to social cues in faces than infant boys, according to a Yale School of Medicine study -- the first one known to prospectively examine sex-related social differences in at-risk infants.

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Cochlear implants in the etiopathogenesis of glioblastoma-an interesting observation or independent finding?

We hypothesize that the low-frequency RF-EMF emanating from the transcutaneous link of the CI prosthesis over a long period has potentially triggered tumor development in these patients.

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Watch Defense Contractor's Bizarre 1969 Anti-LSD Propaganda Video: Girl Drops Acid, Murders Hot Dog

A 1969 anti-drug film short from Lockheed Aircraft is unintentionally hilarious.

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Mental health beds search 'a scandal'

The practice of sending mentally ill adults in England long distances for care is unacceptable and must end, an independent report says.

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Flashes of light may stop jet lag

Exposure to short flashes of light at night could help travellers adjust to new time zones and avoid jet lag, according to scientists.

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Cryonically Frozen Rabbit Brain Restored in ‘near-perfect condition’ May Still Contain Animal’s Long-term Memories

The sci-fi dream of freezing our bodies so we are able to wake up in the future, or even upload our brain into a robot, has taken a step closer to becoming reality. Scientists have managed to cryonically freeze the brain of a rabbit and recover it in near-perfect condition.

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Concussion raises long-term suicide risk

Adults who experience a concussion appear to have a long-term suicide risk three times higher than that of the general population and that risk rises to four times higher if the traumatic brain injury occurred on a weekend, a Canadian study suggests.

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Baby Blues, Postpartum Depression & Psychosis - Countering the Danger of Antidepressants

I have a complicated response to the article Panel Calls for Depression Screenings During and After Pregnancy, by Pam Belluck, in the January 26th New York Times, which calls for depression screening before and after pregnancy. On the face of it this sounds like a great idea - a public health measure to prevent or deal with problematic postpartum responses – baby blues, postpartum depression, postpartum psychosis. Full Article →

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The Social Consequences of a Diagnosis on the Autism Spectrum

It’s time to change how we think about and relate to people whose makeup is or appears to be different from the norm. Currently, the dominant way in research, practice and the general public is to think of what’s different—let’s say a biological or neurological difference—as the source of disability and difficulty, and to relate to and treat (in various ways) that biological or neurological difference. But there’s another way to go, and more and more researchers and practitioners are taking it. Full Article →

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Effects of carbon emissions could last 10,000 years, study finds

The effects of burning fossil fuels today could persist for 10,000 years, according to a new study that takes the long view on the consequences of climate change.

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"Insidious, invisible" impacts on baby health

A video released today draws on emerging scientific evidence that particulate matter, lead and other pollutants may play a role in the approximately 15 million babies born preterm every year around the world.

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Making a cancer cluster disappear.

After a record number of brain tumors at a chemical plant, industry launched a flawed study that obscured the extent of the problem.

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Oregon farmers battle over GMO control.

Oregon farmers are suffering real financial losses because of contamination from nearby genetically engineered crops, a Legislative committee heard Thursday.

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Plastic microbead pollution harms oysters.

Oysters eat by filtering the water around them and digesting anything small enough to trap, whether that’s algae, phytoplankton - or tiny pieces of plastic floating in the ocean.

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Air pollution raises risk of death 'for decades after exposure.'

Air pollution raises the risk of death for many decades after exposure, according to the longest-running study to date.

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Losing Fat While Gaining Muscle, Part Deux

Someone in comments linked to a study that reminded me of another study that demonstrated why body composition isn’t just about calories. Actually, both studies demonstrated why body composition isn’t just about calories. First, the study linked in comments, which was reported in Science Daily: Researchers at McMaster University have uncovered significant new evidence in […]

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Prudent diet linked to lower cardiovascular disease risk

One does not have to take aspirin to lower his cardiovascular disease.

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Holt on - The Plant Protein Revolution

New Book Urges West to Shift from Animal to Plant-Based Protein.

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Nestle accused of carrying out 'food terrorism' in India ... Still pumping U.S. aquifers dry without a license

(NaturalNews) If you were asked to make a list of the most evil corporations in existence, which names would first come to mind?Monsanto? Philip Morris? Union Carbide? Those are all great examples, but if you neglected to include Nestle, the list would remain incomplete.Nestle...

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Walnuts inhibit cancer development, slow its growth, and kill cancer cells

(NaturalNews) If you're nuts about walnuts, you could be doing your health a huge favor. Several research studies have revealed that the benefits of walnuts include the ability to inhibit cancer development and even initiate the death of cancer cells.The secret to the cancer-killing...

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Does coffee play a role in reducing breast cancer risk? Studies suggest yes

(NaturalNews) Coffee is making a serious comeback in the health world, as science uncovers all sorts of little-known health benefits associated with this popular morning ritual. And a fascinating research paper published in the British Journal of Cancer provides even more evidence...

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New report probes pro-GMO journalists

(NaturalNews) On September 23rd of last year, Washington Post food columnist Tamar Haspel admitted to receiving "plenty" of money from pro-agrichemical industry sources. (Story by Gary Ruskin, republished from USRTK.org.)Following her admission, I thought it might be useful to...

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Health Ranger reveals the world's most powerful anti-cancer foods

(NaturalNews) Did you know that thousands of different foods, superfoods and spices naturally contain powerful anti-cancer nutrients? You can find hundreds of them right now at your local grocery store (but only if you know what to look for).While the FDA ridiculously insists...

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Man patents natural, non-toxic pesticide that could make many agricultural chemicals obsolete

(NaturalNews) Back in 2006, one of the world's foremost mycologists secured a patent that, once fully developed, could shatter the power of the pesticide industry. This would be a major setback not just for manufacturers of chemical poisons like Dow, but also for companies like Monsanto...

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TSRI Study Reveals New Link Between Brain and Fat-Burning Circuit

A new study in animal models, led by scientists at The Scripps Research Institute, is the first to show that oxygen sensing in the brain has a role in metabolism and sensing an organism's internal state.

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Your Brain May Be What Interests That Guy Checking You Out

Modern men increasingly value brains over beauty when choosing long-term mates.

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Genetics Help Fish Thrive in Toxic Environments, Collaborative Study Finds

A 10-year collaborative project led by biologists from Kansas State University and Washington State University has discovered how the Atlantic molly is able to live in toxic hydrogen sulfide water.

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WTF Happened to Golden Rice?

Like the hover boards of the Back to the Future franchise, golden rice is an old idea that looms just beyond the grasp of reality.

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Obesity triggered by genetic ‘light switch’: study

The startling result turned up when the researchers examined data from sets of identical twins in which one was normal weight and the other obese.

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Pregnant women who take paracetamol 'at greater risk of having babies who develop asthma'

Researchers find a consistent link between children having asthma at age three and having been exposed to paracetamol during pregnancy

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Telling people to avoid all sunshine is very dim

Telegraph View: The latest guidelines that all tanning must be avoided is the latest overzealous health advice to undermine the credibility of its authors

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Type 1 diabetics have 'sleeping' insulin cells which could be woken, say scientists

The majority of type 1 diabetics still have a large reserve of dormant insulin cells and it might be possible to switch them back on

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Jet-lag can be prevented by 'hacking' body clock with light, scientists find

Travellers can get a head start on jet-lag before it even happens by tricking the body into thinking that dawn is breaking earlier

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Promising advances in prevention of rheumatic fever

Leading health researchers and practitioners are meeting today to work towards preventing and controlling rheumatic fever across New Zealand and Australia.

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Japan - New Docs Link Polluted Drinking Water Supply to Massive US Military Base

Internal documents obtained by the Japan Times offer evidence that the contamination of local drinking water sources near ...

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Trans-Pacific Partnership Signed in New Zealand amid Mass Protests

On February 4, tens of thousands of people protested throughout New Zealand against the formal signing of the US-led Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement by representatives from 12 countries. The signing follows years of secret negotiations between the US, Australia, Brunei,…

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California Farmers Irrigate Crops With Chevron’s Oil Wastewater in Drought-Stricken Central Valley

"There are farmers so desperate for water in one particular irrigation district that they're...

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165 Million Plastic Particles Are Floating in Waters Surrounding New York City

Eighteen samples were collected from New York City and New Jersey waters including the...

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Coffee Farmers Sue Monsanto for Hiding Cancer-Causing Impact of Glyphosate

Christine and Kenneth Sheppard are suing Monsanto for falsely masking the...

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Is the Chemical Acrylamide in Coffee Harmful to Your Health?

The health benefits of drinking coffee are pretty impressive, but coffee does contain...

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Threat of Sea Level Rise Intensifies as Antarctica’s Melting Ice Sheet at ‘Point of No Return’

British researchers have reinforced recent evidence that melting in the Antarctic caused by...

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Scientists uncover the brain mechanism that makes you sigh

You probably haven't given them much thought, but it's actually a life-saving reflex.

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The Problem With the Paleo Diet Argument

Our epidemics of dietary disease have prompted a great deal of research into what humans are meant to eat for optimal health.

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Healthy Sex Later in Life Could Mean Better Brain Function

Healthy aging is a booming market, for both superficial and bona fide wellness reasons. Especially in Western countries, it seems there are products aplenty to try and slow down our biological clocks. The truth is, however, that all the wrinkle serums, hair dyes, and other appearance-altering techniques in the world won’t do anything to address […]

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How Your Dentist Could Save Your Life From HPV-Related Oral Cancer

A tiny white spot on the side of the tongue, a rough spot on the roof of the mouth — these changes in the mouth are often easy to overlook.

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Expert reveals 5 common causes of erectile dysfunction

An expert at Texas A&M University said erectile dysfunction affects one in five men over the age of 60, but adds the condition does not have to be an inevitable part of growing older.

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Harmful bacterial molecules are the REAL reason junk food is so bad for us

University of Leicester scientists say these molecules are undetectable in fresh foods, but abundant in foods like ready-chopped vegetables, pasta sauces and sandwiches.

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ME chronic fatigue sufferers are 6 times more likely to commit suicide

The King’s College London research, published in The Lancet medical journal, is the first to highlight suicide as a major risk factor for the condition, which is also known as M.E.

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Sore muscles from the gym? Stick with it! Exercise becomes less painful over time as your immune system helps you get fit

Brigham Young University scientists revealed T-cells repair muscles after they are damaged from exercise - similar to the immune system response when the body encounters toxins, viruses or bacteria.

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Enzyme that turns banana peel brown 'indicates a person's risk of melanoma'

Scientists in Switzerland discovered the enzyme tyrosinase is a reliable marker for melanoma growth, with greater quantities in human skin indicating a greater risk of developing skin cancer.

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Mild pressure found to trigger 'brown fat' that burns calories

Experts at Nottingham University found that when stress hormones are released into the body, healthy ‘brown fat’ is activated, burning up glucose in order to create body heat.

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WHAT? This Meat Company is a Worse Water Polluter Than ExxonMobil

A report by Environment America has just revealed that Tyson Foods, Inc., one of the world's largest meat producing companies, is responsible for more water pollution than even the oil and gas giant ExxonMobil

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Dog Who Almost Lost Her Paw Gets Saved Thanks to Rescuer’s Amazing Efforts! (VIDEO)

In a recent rescue by Animals Asia, team members made a daring rescue to save a dog that was suffering from a wire that had been wrapped so tightly around her leg, that it cut through to her bone.

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Are YOUR Skype chats being watched? T9000 malware steals files and records calls

The Trojan, called T9000, was spotted by security company Palo Alto Networks, who call it a 'backdoor malware'. It automatically captures data about the infected system and steals files.

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Diabetes more aggressive in young children, research finds

Children who are diagnosed with diabetes before the age of seven develop a more aggressive form of the disease than that seen in teenagers, new research suggests.

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What makes teens take risks? It’s all in the head, parenting expert says

The tragic death of the 17-year-old twins in an after-hours accident on a bobsled track raises the question of why youth take such risks.

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3D printer study drills down on potentially harmful emissions
As the cost of 3D printers drops and the maker machines increasingly are found in schools, libraries and homes, experts warn that the technology may pose unseen threats to users.

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Big Pharma wants governments to pay for new antibiotics
Human society needs a new generation of antimicrobials to overcome the problem of multi-drug resistance.

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Why can people eat same diet or take same medicine and have different outcomes?
Blue Sky Science is a collaboration of the Wisconsin State Journal and the Morgridge Institute for Research.

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Brazil says Zika virus outbreak worse than believed
Brazil's top health official said on Monday that the Zika virus outbreak is proving to be worse than believed because most cases show no symptoms, but improved testing should allow the country to get a better grip on the burgeoning public health crisis.

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Breakthrough sunscreen claims to protect skin, boost health
Most people on the planet are getting their vitamin D from sun exposure," explained Dr. Michael F. Holick, a professor at the Boston University School of Medicine.

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ChemChina buys Syngenta in record Chinese deal
Swiss agrochemical company Syngenta has been bought by chemicals giant ChemChina in a deal worth $43 billion (CHF43.8 billion), the Basel-based company has announced.

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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 the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

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France becomes the first country in the world to BAN supermarkets from throwing away unsold food and force them to donate it to charities
France has decided to crack down on food wastage by becoming the first country in the world to ban supermarkets from throwing away unsold food.

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How Gut Inflammation Sparks Colon Cancer
Chronic inflammation in the gut increases the risk of colon cancer by as much as 500 percent, and now Duke University researchers think they know why.

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Study identifies key pregnancy hormones
New research could help to explain why pregnancy becomes less likely as women age and why IVF so often fails.

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Tanzawaic Acid - A New Weapon In The Fight Against Antibiotic Resistance
Controlling the spread of antibiotic resistance is a global priority.

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This ayurveda drug for diabetes costs just Rs 5
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has launched a scientifically validated ayurvedic drug (BGR-34) for type II diabetes here on Wednesday .

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Why Monsanto's Glyphosate Is So Dangerous to Humans
The herbicide glyphosate that was originally only known as “Roundup” but now goes by, but is not limited to, “Roundup WeatherMax” and “Roundup UltraMax,” has been declared the most heavily applied weed-killer in the history of weed-killers.

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Is It Possible for Humans to Regenerate Limbs?

Unlocking the complex biological and regenerative processes that would enable humans to regrow digits and limbs "would radically change the prognosis and quality of life for amputees," state the authors of "Looking Ahead to Engineering Epimorphic Regeneration of a Human Digit or Limb.

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New Study Links Traffic-Related Air Pollution to Facial Dark Spots

Effects seen in German Caucasian and Chinese Asian women, according to a report in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology

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Strong partnerships - an important resource for coping with the effects of cancer

The partners of women suffering from breast cancer show considerable signs of distress, but the more satisfied men are with their relationship, the less heavy their burden seems. What is more, a happy marriage reduces the likelihood that women will suffer from changes to their body image.

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El Niño brings fears of dengue fever outbreaks

The dengue virus affects 390 million people globally every year, and fears are that early 2016 will see an epidemic, particularly in South-East Asia, due to the predicted extreme intensity of El Niño. A new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences has revealed the significant role that this monster climatic phenomenon plays in the outbreak of haemorrhagic fevers.

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Scientists elucidate genetic underpinnings of congenital heart disease

Mutations in the gene TBX5 have been shown to cause both rare and more prevalent forms of congenital heart disease, yet the underlying mechanisms have remained unclear. A team led by researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has now found evidence pointing to a culprit.

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Carbon emissions affect thousands of years of climate change

The Earth may suffer irreversible damage that could last tens of thousands of years because of the rate humans are emitting carbon into the atmosphere.In a new study in Nature Climate Change, researchers at Oregon State University, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and collaborating institutions found that the longer-term impacts of climate change go well past the 21st century.

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Researchers create synthetic biopathway to turn agriculture waste into 'green' products

Researchers at the University of Minnesota have engineered a new synthetic biopathway that can more efficiently and cost-effectively turn agricultural waste, like corn stover and orange peels, into a variety of useful products ranging from spandex to chicken feed. The groundbreaking study was published today in the journal Nature Chemical Biology.

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Older and younger adults surf different brain waves

Cognitive scientists have found more evidence that aging brains work differently than younger brains when performing the same memory task, pointing to a potentially new direction for age-related cognitive care and exploration.

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Nanoparticle therapy that uses LDL and fish oil kills liver cancer cells

An experimental nanoparticle therapy that combines low-density lipoproteins (LDL) and fish oil preferentially kills primary liver cancer cells without harming healthy cells, UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers report.

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Patients with PTSD together with sleep apnea may have reduced quality of life

New research finds patients suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) experienced lower quality of life, more sleepiness, and less adherence and response to positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy.

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Mayo researchers identify new Borrelia species that causes Lyme disease

Mayo Clinic researchers, in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and health officials from Minnesota, North Dakota and Wisconsin, have discovered a new bacterial species that causes Lyme disease in people. The new species has been provisionally named Borrelia mayonii. Prior to this finding, the only species believed to cause Lyme disease in North America was Borrelia burgdorferi.

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Research discovers neuroprotective protein in blood is biomarker of Alzheimer's disease

A new discovery by Tel Aviv University researchers takes the medical community a leap forward in the process of effectively screening and diagnosing Alzheimer's disease. The study proposes a new biomarker for cognitive aging and Alzheimer's disease, the levels of which can be easily monitored in routine blood tests.

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Claims for solar cell efficiency put to test at NREL

The sheet of paper taped to the door of Keith Emery's office tells the story. On the paper is a simple fever chart showing the improvements made in increasing the efficiency of two dozen types of solar cells. Some of the lines marking record efficiencies date to the mid-1970s. Others start much more recently, with the advent of newer technologies.

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Brain scars in multiple sclerosis patients reveal possible cause of taste problems

Taste deficits appear to be more prevalent among multiple sclerosis (MS) patients than previously reported and correlate with brain lesions left by the debilitating disease, a new study from the University of Pennsylvania's Smell and Taste Center and the department of Radiology found.

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Wbp2 is a novel gene implicated in deafness

Researchers at King's College London and the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute in the United Kingdom have for the first time demonstrated a direct link between the Wbp2 gene and progressive hearing loss. The scientists report that the loss of Wbp2 expression leads to progressive high-frequency hearing loss in mouse as well as in two clinical cases of children with deafness with no other obvious features. The results are published in EMBO Molecular Medicine.

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Wholesome wholegrain

When it is a matter of health, whole grain has the X factor -- or rather the BX factor -- in the form of a certain group of bioactive compounds called benzoxazinoids, or BX. Scientists from Aarhus University have documented the uptake of these compounds in humans and their possible beneficial effect on the immune system.

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New target, potential treatment found for unhealthy levels of fat that can occur in type 1 diabetes

Researchers have new insight into the complex interchange that can raise blood levels of unhealthy lipids, or fat, in type 1 diabetes, and early evidence that a drug under study to block cancer cell growth can restore healthier levels.

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New type 2 diabetes biomarker identified

Type 2 diabetes accounts for around 90 percent of diabetes cases as well as being one of the major cardiovascular risk factors. Researchers from the Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute (IMIM) have found an epigenetic mechanism implicated in the regulation of blood sugar. The results of this work could help identify patients at risk of developing diabetes, control treatment response, and generate possible future therapies for this disease.

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No genetic link between smaller subcortical brain volumes and risk for schizophrenia

There is no evidence of genetic overlap between risk for schizophrenia and brain volume measures, according to researchers in a global study that examined the genes that drive the development of schizophrenia.

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Oregano may reduce methane in cow burps

A new research project aims to reduce methane emissions from dairy cows by up to 25 per cent. This benefits not only the environment, but also arable farmers and milk producers.

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Umea University researchers help Europe fight spread of Zika virus

Researchers at Umea University in Sweden help assess the risk that Zika will spread to Europe by describing the transmission season, areas at risk and intervention strategies. By using previous knowledge on Dengue, they are now strategizing on how Zika can be controlled.

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Past experiences affect recognition, memory
New research from the University of Guelph on the brain and memory could help in developing therapies for peoplewith schizophrenia and Alzheimer's disease.

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Cocaine users present alterations in the function and structures of the brain

A new study has shown the presence of alterations in brain functioning and structure in cocaine users. The study was led by the Research Group on Human Neuropsychopharmacology, Institute of Biomedical Research (IIB-Sant Pau), in collaboration with the Addictive Behaviours Unit, Department of Psychiatry, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, the Cognition and Brain Plasticity Group, Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBELL) and the Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona.

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Sustained aerobic exercise increases adult neurogenesis in the brain

It may be possible to increase the neuron reserve of the hippocampus -- and thus improve preconditions for learning -- by promoting neurogenesis via sustained aerobic exercise such as running.

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More detailed analysis of how cells react to stress

Stress in the body's cells is both the cause and consequence of inflammatory diseases or cancer. The cells react to stress to protect themselves. Researchers at the University of Zurich have now developed a new technique that allows studying a fundamental response to stress in much more detail than previously possible: the ADP-ribosylation of chromatin. In the long term, this method could help finding ways of blocking disease-causing processes.

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Clean energy from water

Fuel cells generate electrical energy through a chemical reaction of hydrogen and oxygen. To obtain clean energy, the splitting of water into its components of hydrogen and oxygen is critical. Researchers at the University of Basel study how sunlight can be used for this purpose. The scientific journal Chemical Communications published their latest results.

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Why your muscles get less sore as you stick with your gym routine

Scientists have studied the reduced-soreness phenomenon for decades, but they still can't figure out exactly why people feel less sore the second time around.What they do know is the immune system plays some role in how the muscle repairs itself and protects against additional damage. But now exercise science researchers at BYU have produced evidence that shows for the first time the surprising presence of very specific immune workers: T-cells.

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Faces of black children as young as 5 evoke negative biases

A new study suggests that people are more likely to misidentify a toy as a weapon after seeing a black face than a white face, even when the face in question is that of a five-year-old child. The research is published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science.

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Long-term picture offers little solace on climate change

Climate change projections that look ahead one or two centuries show a rapid rise in temperature and sea level, but say little about the longer picture. Today (Feb. 8, 2016), a study published in Nature Climate Change looks at the next 10,000 years, and finds that the catastrophic impact of another three centuries of carbon pollution will persist millennia after the carbon dioxide releases cease.

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Scientists discover a unique mechanism for a high-risk leukemia

Researchers uncovered the aberrant mechanism underlying a notoriously treatment-resistant acute lymphoblastic leukemia subtype; findings offer lessons for understanding all cancers.

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Persistent ADHD associated with overly critical parents

For many children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, symptoms appear to decrease as they age, but for some they do not and one reason may be persistent parental criticism, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

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Ocean acidification makes coralline algae less robust

Ocean acidification (the ongoing decrease in the pH of the Earth's oceans, caused by the uptake of CO2 from the atmosphere), is affecting the formation of the skeleton of coralline algae which play an important part in marine biodiversity, new research from the University of Bristol has found.

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UCLA-Stanford researchers pinpoint origin of sighing reflex in the brain

A UCLA-Stanford study has pinpointed two tiny clusters of neurons in the brain stem that are responsible for transforming normal breaths into sighs. The discovery may one day benefit patients who cannot breathe deeply on their own -- or who suffer from disorders in which frequent sighing becomes debilitating.

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Treatments that reduce knee buckling may help prevent falls in older adults

Symptoms of knee instability in older adults may indicate an increased risk of falling and of experiencing the various physical and psychological effects that can result from falling, according to a study published in Arthritis Care & Research, a journal of the American College of Rheumatology.

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Scientists say window to reduce carbon emissions is small

At the rate humans are emitting carbon into the atmosphere, the Earth may suffer irreparable damage that could last tens of thousands of years, according to a new analysis. Sea level rise is a critical issue. With seven degrees (Celsius) warming at the high-end scenario of temperature increase, the sea level rise is estimated at 50 meters, over a period of several centuries to millennia.

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Risk of suicide increased 3-fold in adults after a concussion

The long-term risk of suicide for adults who have had a concussion is three times higher than the population norm, and the risk increases further if the concussion occurred on a weekend, found a new study published in Canadian Medical Association Journal.

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Wirelessly supplying power to brain

The researchers at Toyohashi University of Technology have developed a technique to implement silicon large-scale integration chips in a very thin film of thickness 10 μm. This fabrication method has the potential to realize a low-invasive flexible device for monitoring brain activity. This study will contribute to the development of brain-machine interface systems.

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Where infants sleep may affect how long they are breastfed

A new study indicates that mothers who frequently sleep, or bed-share, with their infants consistently breastfeed for longer than mothers who do not bed-share.

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How Dark Money Stays Dark - The Koch Brothers, Sheldon Adelson and the Right's Destructive Racket

Internal memos reveal the slimy tactics political donors use to hide their campaign contributions from the public.

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Heads warn over pupils' mental health

Head teachers issue a warning over their struggle to deal with children's mental health problems at primary schools in England.

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Can you save lives with 'big data'?

Can you save lives by analysing huge amounts of data?

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Do e-cigarettes make it harder to stop smoking?

Is it harder to stop smoking if you use e-cigarettes?

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Mine Spill Dumped 880,000 Pounds of Metals in River

A 3 million-gallon spill from a southwestern Colorado gold mine last year may have dumped more than 880,000 pounds of metals into the Animas River, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said Friday.

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Zika Virus Made Available to Researchers by Rockefeller Foundation in 1953

ATCC, the premier global biological materials resource and standards organization, is poised to assist the medical and life science researchers that are working to address the evolving concerns around Zika Virus infection. Zika virus is a single-stranded RNA virus of the Flaviviridae family, genus Flavivirus, which also includes the West Nile, Dengue and Chikungunya Viruses. Zika virus is transmitted to humans primarily through the bite of an infected Aedes species mosquito. For more information on the disease, please refer to the CDC website.

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What should be done to help those with PTSD?

Ontario may move to address post-traumatic stress disorder among first responders, taking the burden of proof off the ill worker and putting the onus on the employer. Readers told us what they think society should do for people with PTSD.

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“Is It Her Hormones?” A Case of Psychiatry Missing the Mark

The case of “Beth” depicts, almost innocently, the trials and tribulations of a well-adjusted, talented 15-year-old who developed depression, paranoia, panic attacks, and self-injurious and homicidal behavior, and “bipolar disorder” after being prescribed antidepressants, and then antipsychotics. After Beth decided - on her own - to discontinue psychotropic medications in favor of hormone therapy, she remained free of psychiatric symptoms. Full Article →

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“Schizophrenia Breakthrough” – Or a Case of Ignoring the Most Important Evidence?

Last week, the headlines blared: "Schizophrenia breakthrough as genetic study reveals link to brain changes!" We heard that our best hope for treating “schizophrenia” is to understand it at a genetic level, and that this new breakthrough would get us really started on that mission, as it showed how a genetic variation could lead to the more intense pruning of brain connections, which is often seen in those diagnosed with schizophrenia. “For the first time, the origin of schizophrenia is no longer a complete black box,” said one (while admitting that "it's still early days"). The acting director of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) described the study as “a crucial turning point in the fight against mental illness.” But is all this hype justified? Full Article →

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FDA Bans Imports of Genetically Engineered Salmon — For Now

The Washington Post by Brady Dennis AquaBounty Salmon Source: Prachatai Genetically engineered salmon won’t be hitting U.S. dinner tables anytime soon. Two months after federal regulators approved the nation’s first genetically engineered salmon for human consumption, the Food and Drug Administration on Friday issued a ban on the import and sale of the fish until the agency can publish guidelines for how it should be labeled. The FDA’s action was prompted by language in a sprawling federalThe post FDA Bans Imports of Genetically Engineered Salmon — For Now appeared first on Cornucopia Institute.

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Why planting some trees could make global warming worse

The observed effect of trees on climate in Europe is challenging widespread beliefs about how to mitigate climate change.

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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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Lidl is the latest to switch to sustainable bananas. Will it make a difference?

Consumers in the UK buy more certified bananas than anyone else, but low prices mean producers are struggling to invest in working conditions and wages.

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Western diet linked to ADHD, obesity

The study published Feb. 4 in the journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings found among girls a link between attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder....

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Transcendental Meditation: More than a stress buster - Huffington Post

Most people think of the Transcendental Meditation (TM) technique as an effective way to reduce stress.

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If you're plugged into broadcast media or social media, your thoughts are not your own

(NaturalNews) If you are plugged into broadcast media or the internet, your thoughts are not your own. You're being constantly bombarded by other people's ideas and narratives, and it doesn't take long before you think these ideas are your own.The purpose of the media -- both...

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Minnesota lawmakers consider banning neonicotinoid pesticides decimating bees and the environment

(NaturalNews) Like people in other states across the U.S., Minnesotans are concerned about their declining honeybee populations, and are pushing state regulators to take action. In October, the state Department of Agriculture released an outline on the study of neonicotinoids, a class...

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Scientists say women's brains are 'wired' to gain weight ... Just blame the hormones!

(NaturalNews) Women find it harder to lose weight than men do, because their brains react differently to a family of key metabolic hormones, according to a study conducted by researchers from the University of Aberdeen, the University of Cambridge and the University of Michigan, and...

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Coca-Cola funded study says that diet soda is healthier than water

(NaturalNews) If your best friend told you that drinking diet soda is healthier than drinking water, would you believe them? What about if a doctor said it?According to a new study published in the International Journal of Obesity, low-energy sweetener consumption can help you...

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Children now eating their own weight in processed sugar each year

(NaturalNews) In a new campaign, Public Health England (PHE) is now urging parents to pay more attention to the amount of sugar in food and drink after studies have found young children consume more than three times the Recommended Dietary Allowance.(1)The alarming...

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Toxic mercury fog pouring into San Francisco

(NaturalNews) The fog along the coast of California is depositing a neurotoxin called monomethyl mercury in San Franciso — at a concentration about 20 times that of rain — thought to come from burning coal and other fossil fuels, according to SFGate.com."Understanding...

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Uncovering the Secrets of Elastin's Flexibility

Protein that gives blood vessels and skin their stretchability has its molecular properties revealed.

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Using Medical Marijuana to Stop Seizures in Kids

Desperate for relief, parents are taking unusual steps to help children plagued with seizures. The relief, however, comes in a most unlikely form: marijuana.

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Persistent ADHD Associated with Overly Critical Parents

For many children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, symptoms appear to decrease as they age, but for some they do not and one reason may be persistent parental criticism, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

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Monsantos 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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Organic Agriculture, Capitalism and the Parallel Reality of the Pro-GMO Evangelist

Consider that India had for generations sustained one of the highest densities of population on earth, without any chemical fertilisers, pesticides, exotic dwarf strains of grain or ‘bio-tech’ inputs. And it did it without degrading the soil. That is according…

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GM Mosquitoes With Possible Link To Zika Virus Awaiting Release In Florida

As the World Health Organization prepares to convene an emergency committee under international health regulations on Monday February 1, many are now wondering exactly where the Zika virus came from.

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5 Non-Stick Pans That Won’t Give You Cancer

Research has shown that cooking with Teflon-type cookware could expose you to...

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Mark Ruffalo to David Cameron - Fracking Push Is ‘Enormous Mistake’

Actor and environmental activist Mark Ruffalo warned in a video message to UK Prime Minister David Cameron that...

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Find Out How These Two Sisters Convinced Bali to Ban Plastic Bags by 2018

Through petitions, beach cleanups and even a hunger strike, they convinced...

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America’s Lead Poisoning Problem Is Everywhere

An "untold" number of U.S. cities have higher rates of lead poisoning than...

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Health Scare Led This Woman to Launch an Organic Tampon Company

For Ana Ames-Durey, an unfortunate health scare led her to launch...

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Should Congress Investigate Autism-Vaccine Link?

Should Congress Investigate Potential Autism-Vaccine Link?

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Waking Up to Vaccine Reality

I see vaccine-related posts all the time when I log in to Facebook.

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7 Exercise Machines that Could Harm You

Since their inception, exercise machines were designed to provide a safe alternative to free-weights. But some could actually injure you, putting your body through unnatural positions and move your joints through harmful motions. So which machines should you stay clear of? Below are some suggestions by Men’s Fitness for what to avoid and what to use […]

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Is Brown Rice Really Healthier Than White?

Are your brown rice sushi rolls really any healthier than traditional rolls made with white rice? You may think brown rice is king when it comes to health, but that’s actually debatable. Some claim that white rice is just as healthy as brown rice and can be consumed in moderation as part of a healthy […]

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Non-Stick Cookware Alternatives That Won’t Give You Cancer

Research has shown that cooking with Teflon-type cookware could expose you to toxic chemicals that might cause cancer. What can you cook with instead? Here’s a list of your best options, all of which are available in kitchen stores as well as big box and department stores or online. Cast Iron – For decades I’ve […]

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Why You Should Definitely Sleep in on Weekends

Sometimes it’s flat-out impossible to get enough sleep. While seven to eight hours of shut-eye is the recommended nightly dosage for optimal health and performance, let’s face it: Between long work days, pre-dawn wake-up calls, and late-night Making a Murderer binge-watching, on average, Americans get closer to five to six hours a night. Everyone is familiar with the […]

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Adaptive Yoga for Multiple Sclerosis

Some people with multiple sclerosis decide to avoid yoga because they believe they won’t be able to do the poses or may feel embarrassed if they can’t keep up with others in the class. However, fortunately there is adaptive yoga for multiple sclerosis, which can make this beneficial form of exercise available to just about anyone.

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Did you know stretching before exercise is controversial? Here's the right way to do it:

Some experts say stretching before exercise helps performance and lessens injuries. But, believe it or not, others say stretching does the opposite. Who's right? Proponents point to people who can't afford to be wrong: Athletes. The Clippers stretch before every game. And Meb Keflezighi, an Olympic...

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Forget milk - TEA could be the secret to strong bones

Researchers from the Flinders University, South Australia, claim the beneficial effect is so big that tea could become a ‘major addition to the dietary prevention of fracture’.

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Sleeping with a baby boosts breast-feeding

The UK study also found breastfed babies have less chance of diarrhoea and vomiting, fewer infections, less likelihood of becoming obese and therefore developing type 2 diabetes.

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Improve weight loss with black beans says ITV chef SALLY BEE

Eating black beans are a sugar-free alternative to snacking on grapes in the battle to lose weight, writes chef SALLY BEE.

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Can Hormone Replacement Therapy help hold off dementia?

HRT may protect women against dementia, a new study claims. Women who take oestrogen supplements before the start of menopause had better preserved brain structure.

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'Bionic spinal cord' helps stroke victims walk again
Scientists at the University of Melbourne have have tested the world's first minimally-invasive 'brain-machine interface' (pictured) to prove it can control an exoskeleton.

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Junk food TV ad ban wins the support of most Scots

ALMOST four in five Scots back a ban on junk food advertising before the 9pm TV watershed, new research today has found.

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These House Representatives Just Did Something Amazing On Climate

Are we entering a warming period for Congress?

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A textbook yoga stretch helps after hours of studying

A book is not just for reading ­-- it’s also an excellent tool for stretching after a long study session

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How to make your body the only gym you need

Bodyweight workouts are trending. You don't need a gym membership — or even much equipment — to do these effective exercises.

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The Zika Virus Scam - A Great Summary Of The Real Facts Behind This Fraud
I have come under a bit of fire from some well known trolls concerning my articles here that show definitive proof that this Zika Virus "epidemic" is a fraud and a sham.

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Stop Fearful Theories Now | Bashar

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Why This Common Cooking Oil is a Cancer Nightmare
In 1956, a major cooking oil company published a series of magazine advertisements claiming that “fried foods become light foods” when vegetable oil is used in place of butter or lard.

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Why the USA is NOT the Best Place if You Have Chronic Disease
One of the things you said is that in the United States, you mentioned if you had a bone sticking out of your leg, you want to go to the emergency room. And I am with you. If I have an arm amputated… I am a firm believer in natural solutions and natural treatments for disease.

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Role of yoga for patients with type II diabetes mellitus
With this available evidence, yoga can be considered as add-on intervention for management of diabetes.

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Effect of honey on febrile neutropenia in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia
Honey intervention in a group of children with ALL resulted in positive effects on FN and hematologic parameters. Further studies that include a larger number of patients are recommended to confirm that honey, has beneficial effects, as a complementary agent, in children with ALL.

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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).

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The difference between oats and beta-glucan extract intake in the management of HbA1c, fasting glucose and insulin sensitivity: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Higher consumption of whole oats and oat bran, but not oat or barley beta-glucan extracts, are associated with lower HbA1c, fasting glucose and fasting insulin of T2D, hyperlipidaemic and overweight subjects, especially people with T2D, which supports the need for clinical trials to evaluate the potential role of oats in approaching to the management of glycemic control and insulin sensitivity of diabetes or metabolic syndrome subjects.

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Oxidative Stress Markers in Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin B12 deficiency was associated with reduction in GSH and TAC and increase in MDA levels which were more marked in SACD compared to non-SACD group.

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Do glutathione levels decline in aging human brain?
For the past 60 years a major theory of "aging" is that age-related damage is largely caused by excessive uncompensated oxidative stress. The ubiquitous tripeptide glutathione is a major antioxidant defense mechanism against reactive free radicals and has also served as a marker of changes in oxidative stress. S

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Dietary fish intake and sleep quality
Oily fish consumption is associated with better sleep quality. Even in people who ingest more than the recommended amount of fish, an increase in fish intake is associated with further improvement in the quality of sleep.

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Alternative treatment of restless legs syndrome
Conventional pharmacologic treatment of restless legs syndrome (RLS) may be limited in some people. Up to 65% of patients with RLS regularly use alternative practices for symptom relief.

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Residential exposure to RF-EMF from mobile phone base stations
We achieved a meaningful ranking of personal downlink exposure irrespective of degree of urbanisation, indicating that these models can provide a good proxy of personal exposure in areas with varying build-up.

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Vitamin D Deficiency with High Intact PTH Levels isMore Common in Younger than in Older Women
Low serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) levels are implicated as a risk factor for hip and spine fractures. Studies of the relation between 25(OH)D levels and fractures have primarily involved elderly osteoporosis patients or patients with fractures; however, the serum 25(OH)D and parathyroid hormone (PTH) status in younger adult populations remains largely unknown.

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Low serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) levels are implicated as a risk factor for hip and spine fractures. Studies of the relation between 25(OH)D levels and fractures have primarily involved elderly osteoporosis patients or patients with fractures; however, the serum 25(OH)D and parathyroid hormone (PTH) status in younger adult populations remains largely unknown.

Low serum 25(OH)D levels were significantly associated with a higher prevalence of PAD in type 2 diabetes patients <65 years of age. It may increase the risk of PAD independent of other known cardiovascular risk factors.

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Is there an optimal vitamin D status for immunity in athletes and militarypersonnel?
Vitamin D is mainly obtained through sunlight ultraviolet-B (UVB) exposure of the skin, with a small amount typically coming from the diet.It is now clear that vitamin D has important roles beyond itswell-knowneffects on calcium and bone homeostasis.

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Influence of environmental factors in the development of inflammatory bowel diseases
Idiopathic inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC), are multifactorial diseases that are manifested after disruption of a genetic predisposed individual and its intestinal microflora through an environmental stimulus.

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Effects of long-term folate supplementation on metabolic status and regression of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia
This study was conducted to determine the effects of long-term folate supplementation on regression and metabolic status of patients with cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 1 (CIN1).

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Acupuncture to Reduce Sleep Disturbances in Perimenopausal and Postmenopausal Women
Acupuncture is associated with a significant reduction in sleep disturbances in women experiencing menopause-related sleep disturbances. Our findings suggest that acupuncture should be adopted as part of a multimodal approach for improving sleep disturbances in perimenopausal and postmenopausal women.

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6 Shocking Reasons Why You Can Never Trust “Organic” From China
Polluted water is a growing problem in China, where it may be used to water crops.

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Study finds vitamin D may be an indicator of poor coronary collateral circulation in patients with coronary blockage
A recent study found that low vitamin D levels may be an indicator of poor coronary collateral circulation in patients with coronary chronic total occlusion.

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The role of vitamin D in chronic rhinosinusitis
A new study reported that vitamin D3 deficiency is associated with increased sinus tissue proliferation in chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps.

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Low vitamin D status linked with elevated white blood cell count in hospitalized cats
A recent study published by the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery suggests that vitamin D status is related to white blood cell (WBC) count in hospitalized cats.

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