One possible cause of the alarming bee mortality we are witnessing is the use of the very active systemic insecticides called neonicotinoids. A previously unknown and harmful effect of neonicotinoids has been identified by researchers at the Mainz University Medical Center and Goethe University Frankfurt. They discovered that neonicotinoids in low and field-relevant concentrations reduce the concentration of acetylcholine in the royal jelly/larval food secreted by nurse bees.
MicroRNAs Identified as Novel Targets for Treating Asthma
A new study shows that microRNAs, which are small, noncoding RNA molecules that can silence genes, have an important role in inducing asthma. Regulating the function of specific miRNAs identified in the study could represent a new approach to asthma therapy, according to an article in Stem Cells and Development, a peer-reviewed journal from Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers (http://www.liebertpub.com/).
Research connects discrimination, thoughts of death among African-Americans
Racial discrimination, whether it's derogatory language or unequal treatment, impacts communities and individuals in different ways. For children, the effects are sometimes emotional scars, and as a University of Houston researcher discovered, even thoughts of death.
Genetic signatures expose drug susceptibility in breast cancer cells
A genomics approach at the Medical University of South Carolina has unmasked genetic signatures in breast cancer cells that predict their sensitivity to certain drugs. The findings, published in the May 2, 2016 issue of Oncotarget, provide proof of concept for personalized pharmaceutical therapies that target the genes responsible for driving tumor growth.
Combination therapy may hold the key to slowing down Alzheimer's disease
This review summarizes the relevance of resveratrol in the pathophysiology of AD. It also highlights why resveratrol alone may not be an effective single therapy, and how resveratrol coupled to other compounds might yet prove an effective therapy with multiple targets.
Relationship quality tied to good health for young adults
For young people entering adulthood, high-quality relationships are associated with better physical and mental health, according to the results of a recently published study by a University at Buffalo-led research team.
What did Earth's ancient magnetic field look like?
New work from Carnegie's Peter Driscoll suggests Earth's ancient magnetic field was significantly different than the present day field, originating from several poles rather than the familiar two. Then, shortly after our planet's core solidified, Driscoll's work predicts that Earth's magnetic field transitioned to a 'strong,' two-pole one.
Tiny algae ideal for sniffing out nutrient pollution in water
Tiny algae, called diatoms, living in water could be key to providing a definitive and clear measure of whether streams, rivers and lakes have damaging levels of nutrients in them.
Arsenic accumulates in the nuclei of plants' cells
Toxic arsenic initially accumulates in the nuclei of plants' cells. This has been revealed by an X-ray examination of the aquatic plant rigid hornwort (Ceratophyllum demersum) using DESY's X-ray source PETRA III. Even at comparatively low concentrations, the arsenic also floods the vacuole, a liquid-filled cavity which takes up most of the cell. The scientists report their findings in the Journal of Experimental Botany.
Energy from sunlight - Further steps towards artificial photosynthesis
Chemists from the universities of Basel and Zurich in Switzerland have come one step closer to generating energy from sunlight: for the first time, they were able to reproduce one of the crucial phases of natural photosynthesis with artificial molecules. Their results have been published by the journal Angewandte Chemie (international edition).
In mice, daughters of overweight dads have altered breast tissue, higher cancer risk
Obese male mice and normal weight female mice produce female pups that are overweight at birth through childhood, and have delayed development of their breast tissue as well as increased rates of breast cancer. The findings, published online June 24 in Scientific Reports by Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers, come from one of the first animal studies to examine the impact of paternal obesity on future generations' cancer risk.
Cross talk between hormone receptors has unexpected effects
Although the estrogen receptor is considered dominant in breast cancer, the progesterone receptor assumes control when both receptors are present and exposed to estrogens and progestins. Then, the progesterone receptor drives estrogen receptor activity. Treating tumor-bearing mice with an estrogen antagonist and a progestin antagonist caused rapid tumor regression.
Beneficial bacteria may protect breasts from cancer
Bacteria that have the potential to abet breast cancer are present in the breasts of cancer patients, while beneficial bacteria are more abundant in healthy breasts, where they may actually be protecting women from cancer, according to Gregor Reid, Ph.D., and his collaborators. These findings may lead ultimately to the use of probiotics to protect women against breast cancer.
New cancer immunotherapy drugs linked to arthritis in some patients
Case reports on 13 cancer patients suggest that a small number of cancer patients taking the immunotherapy drugs ipilimumab and nivolumab may be at some higher-than-normal risk of developing autoimmune joint and tissue diseases, including inflammatory arthritis, according to a preliminary study by Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers.
Today at the 94th General Session & Exhibition of the International Association for Dental Research, researcher Marco Peres, The University of Adelaide, South Australia, will present a study titled 'Overweight and Obesity Impact on Periodontitis: A Brazilian Birth Cohort.'
Development of drugs for local treatment of oral conditions
On June 24, at the 94th General Session & Exhibition of the International Association for Dental Research, researcher W. Peter Holbrook, University of Iceland, will present a study titled 'Development of Drugs for Local Treatment of Oral Conditions.'
Starving stem cells may enable scientists to build better blood vessels
Researchers from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine have uncovered how changes in metabolism of human embryonic stem cells help coax them to mature into specific cell types -- and may improve their function in engineered organs or tissues.
Health-care providers do not fully understand cancer risk from CT scans
Doctors and other healthcare professionals may not be fully aware of a CT scan's effect on lifetime malignancy risk. A new study in the Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences surveyed doctors, radiologists, and imaging technologists regarding their beliefs about radiation exposure from CT. The survey found that while most respondents recognized there is an increased risk of cancer from CT, many underestimated the actual radiation dose.
Some viruses could survive on children's toys for hours and cause infection, study finds
Certain viruses, such as influenza, could survive on children's toys long enough to result in exposures, placing children at risk for getting infectious diseases, according to researchers at Georgia State University.
Not only trauma but also the reversal of trauma is inherited
Behaviors caused by traumatic experiences in early life are reversible. Researchers from the University of Zurich and ETH Zurich could demonstrate that environmental enrichment allows trauma-related symptoms in mice to be reversed. This is the first evidence that positive environmental factors can correct behavioral alterations which would otherwise be transmitted to the offspring. The symptoms and their reversal are associated with epigenetic regulation of the glucocorticoid receptor gene.
Photodynamic therapy is an effective treatment for early-stage skin cancer. However, this therapy can cause patients severe pain. The reason for this was previous a mystery to researchers. Physiologists at Friedrich-Alexander Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg have now discovered that it is due to two specific ion channels.
An international team of researchers has discovered a simple, accurate new way to predict which women with gestational diabetes will develop type 2 diabetes after delivery. The discovery would allow health care providers to identify women at greatest risk and help motivate women to make early lifestyle changes and follow other strategies that could prevent them from developing the disease later in life.
Malaria -- a mapping of artemisinin resistance confirms that resistance is confined to Asia
The first global mapping of artemisinin resistance (the KARMA study) has definitively confirmed that resistance to the main drug currently used in the treatment of Plasmodium falciparum malaria is for the moment confined to Southeast Asia and has not spread to sub-Saharan Africa. Led by researchers from both the Institut Pasteur in Paris and the Institut Pasteur in Cambodia, KARMA gathers a large consortium of institutions including 13 members of the Institut Pasteur International Network.
The silencer - Study reveals how a cancer gene promotes tumor growth
A Yale-led study describes how a known cancer gene, EGFR, silences genes that typically suppress tumors. The finding, published in Cell Reports, may lead to the development of more effective, individualized treatment for patients with lung cancer and other cancer types.
Use of portable exposimeters to monitor radiofrequency electromagnetic field exposure in the everyday environment.
This study demonstrates that microenvironmental surveys using a portable device yields highly repeatable measurements, which allows monitoring time trends of RF-EMF exposure over an extended time period of several years and to compare exposure levels between different types of microenvironments.
How Fracking for Natural Gas Became the Terrible New Norm
For 40 years, successful Koch-funded schemes that favor the use of natural gas have meant dire consequences for the environment, consumers and our democracy.
Lead levels significantly higher in Flint kids after water switch
Children under the age of six in Flint, Mich., had significantly higher blood-lead levels after the city switched its water source in 2014 to save money, according to a CDC report released Friday.
Victory!! Pesticide Contamination Prohibited from Organic Production
Montgomery Cty Division of Solid Waste Service Nonprofits laud decision upholding organic integrity as federal court closes pesticides loophole Synthetic pesticides are once again prohibited in compost used for organic production, thanks to a federal court in the Northern District of California.
Vermont’s GMO Labeling Law - DuPont, Syngenta Fight Disclosure of Internal Studies
Michael Galkovsky The Vermont Attorney Generals Office is asking a federal judge to force Syngenta Corporation and Dupont to turn over internal studies relating to the safety of genetically modified organisms.
Grassy Narrows protesters bring mercury fears to the legislature.
Six protesters supporting the remote Grassy Narrows First Nation were arrested by Toronto police Thursday after they dumped an unidentified liquid outside the front doors of the Ontario legislature.
Healthy microbes make for a resilient Great Barrier Reef.
Healthy microbes make for a healthy coral reef. And if that microbiological community is disrupted by overfishing, pollution or climate change, it can contribute to the decline of reefs.
Spat over weedkiller glyphosate shows how Brussels gets saddled with blame
To understand why the European Union has such a bad reputation with many citizens and businesses, the protracted fight over weedkiller glyphosate is a good place to start.
Manure pits that hold livestock and poultry waste give off foul-smelling toxic air pollutants that can be deadly to farmworkers and local residents, who often are powerless to defend the health of their families from the noxious emissions.
Beta-carotene may protect against ER- breast cancer
A case-control study published in American Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggests that eating foods high in carotene, particularly beta carotene, may lower risk of estrogen.
A friend of mine has been having school problems with her two male children, ages 9 and 7. Issues of behavior, inappropriatecomments (meaning, brutally honest), and a lack of fitting in.
(NaturalNews) By now, it is fairly common knowledge that pesticide exposure is associated with a disturbing number of life-changing illnesses. Yet, for some reason, pesticides continue to be used on a widespread basis, with people around the world feeling the effects of these harmful...
Organic blueberries improve brain function and sharpen memory, while lowering risk of dementia
(NaturalNews) Blueberries are just one of the "superfoods" nature has blessed us with. There are so many wonderful qualities and health benefits to eating more blueberries that they are almost too numerous to count.Besides being packed with vitamin C and antioxidants, research...
Taking antidepressants during pregnancy adversely affects babies' brain chemistry, finds study
(NaturalNews) There is now another reason to be concerned about the effects of antidepressant use, particularly if you're pregnant. A new study out of the Helsinki University Children's Hospital has uncovered a link between the use of antidepressants by pregnant women, and brain abnormalities...
The Developing World is Awash in Pesticides. Does It Have to Be?
In today’s globalized world, it is not inconceivable that one might drink coffee from Colombia in the morning, munch cashews from Vietnam for lunch and gobble grains from Ethiopia for dinner.
700-Year-Old West African Soil Technique Could Help Mitigate Climate Change
A farming technique practised for centuries by villagers in West Africa, which converts nutrient-poor rainforest soil into fertile farmland, could be the answer to mitigating climate change and revolutionising farming across Africa.
Are Your Pipes Made Of Lead? Here's A Quick Way To Find Out
Flint, Mich., brought the risk of lead pipes to many people's attention, but the problems go further. Find out if lead pipes could be affecting your drinking water.
If you’re choosing diet soda or other diet products in an effort to watch your weight or to prevent blood sugar fluctuations, you may want to rethink that decision.
Moving to a new home can be stressful not only for you but also your pets. Change can be hard for animals who are used to their routines and comfortable in their surroundings.
Why is stress more likely to cause depression in men than women?
More women are affected by depression, according to the World Health Organization. Experts say while biological differences, such as hormones play a role, women face more stress.
Women with higher levels of bad bacteria in breasts are 'more likely to develop cancer'
More women may use probiotic yoghurt drinks that are meant to promote the growth of good bacteria in the body as a result of the findings by scientists from the Western University in Ontario.
Researchers from the University of Canterbury in Christchurch, New Zealand set inventory lists from BrickLink.com of all the 'weapon bricks'. Both the number and proportion increased since 1970.
Jim Gass has undergone stem cell therapy at clinics in Mexico, China, and Argentina to try to recover from a stroke. But doctors found a huge mass with someone else’s cells growing aggressively in his lower spine.
One Company’s Journey To Zero Waste Platinum Certification
Most of us try our best to reduce waste and incorporate recycling bins at home. Others harvest rainwater or compost, and a select few even opt for tiny house living to achieve a zero waste life.
EU Appeals Committee Says No to Glyphosate Re-License
The European Union Appeals Committee has failed to reach agreement over the re-licensing of the World’s most used herbicide, glyphosate, with France and Malta voting against the re-approval and seven other countries abstaining including Germany, Italy, Portugal, Austria, Luxembourg, Greece and Bulgaria.
Scientists at the University of Bristol have developed a new kind of bio-ink, which could eventually allow the production of complex tissues for surgical implants.
Researchers from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) and the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) have revealed a way to effectively deliver a mycobacterium needed for the treatment of bladder cancer in humans.
New Gene Therapy Strategies Emerging to Combat Vision Loss
Diseases of the eye that cause vision loss and blindness, especially neurodegenerative disorders affecting the retina, are ideal targets for gene therapy, including gene replacement and promising corrective gene editing strategies.
Helping children with autism transfer new communication skills from home to school
A University of Manchester-led study is testing whether an intervention with parents and teachers can help children with autism transfer newly acquired social communication skills from home into school.
Low Doses of Common Cancer Drug May Promote Cancer Spread
New research indicates that paclitaxel, which is the most commonly used chemotherapy for breast cancer, suppresses tumors when given at a certain dosage, but at low doses, it actually promotes cancer spread to the liver.
Cognitive Reserve May Help Protect Against Delirium
New research suggests that higher late life cognitive reserve—an ability to offset the losses associated with age- and disease-related changes in the brain—may help prevent delirium.
Childhood-Onset Epilepsy Has Long-Term Effects on Patients’ Health and Social Status
Children and adolescents with epilepsy experience significant long-term socioeconomic consequences and higher personal health care costs. The findings come from a study that followed young epilepsy patients until 30 years of age.
Are Older Adults Being Appropriately Screened for Colorectal Cancer?
In a study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, researchers found that CRC screening, consistent with recommendations of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, is not widely used by this segment of the population even though some patients are healthy and may benefit, and that appropriate follow-up is not taking place in a timely manner for some older adults.
Invasive Asian Carp Respond Strongly to Carbon Dioxide
Adding carbon dioxide gas (CO2) to water, a process similar to making carbonated soda water, could help control the movement and behavior of invasive carp in the Great Lakes basin, according to a recent study.
New wearable technology is helping to provide novel weight loss tools. One way is by providing bite count feedback, which allows users to keep track of the number of bites during a meal.
Unexpected findings reveal insight into how cancer spreads in the body
Cancer cells appear to depend on an unusual survival mechanism to spread around the body, according to an early study led by Queen Mary University of London.
For women, healthy diets may help with mobility when aging
In a large study conducted by at Brigham and Women's Hospital, researchers found an association between women who maintain a healthy diet and a reduction in the risk of developing impaired physical function as they age.
Zika virus alerts may have prompted uptick in abortion requests in Latin America
Pregnant women in Latin American countries were more likely to seek an abortion after receiving health alerts about Zika virus, according to a study co-authored by Princeton University.
The call of the sea - Mammalian evolutionary transitions back to the sea
Though mammals adapted on land, a new study by Maria Chikina and Nathan Clark has shown that during three major independent evolutionary events, a number of mammals hearkened back to the sea.
94-million-year-old climate change event holds clues for future
A major climate event millions of years ago that caused substantial change to the ocean's ecological systems may hold clues as to how the Earth will respond to future climate change, a Florida State University researcher said.
Scientists reveal sub-Saharan Africa's legacy of past migrations over last 4,000 years
Researchers from the University of Oxford have revealed that the genetic ancestries of many of sub-Saharan Africa's populations are the result of historical DNA mixing events, known as admixture, within the last 4,000 years.
The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry estimates that as many as 1 in 5 children in the United States have behavioral health issues. However, of these children, only 20 percent receive mental health services.
The new system that uses sound to alleviate water shortage
In an article recently published by the American Society of Civil Engineers, Tarek Zayed, professor in the Department of Building, Civil and Environmental Engineering, shows how a special tool called a noise logger can detect leaks accurately and efficiently, before major roadwork is required.
A psychology study that examined faces of CEOs for leadership qualities -- power, warmth, etc. -- to predict success as leaders of either nonprofit organizations (NPOs) or or profit-driven corporations.
Understanding how chemical changes in the brain affect Alzheimer's disease
A new study from Western University is helping to explain why the long-term use of common anticholinergic drugs used to treat conditions like allergies and overactive bladder lead to an increased risk of developing dementia later in life.
In a study published in Nature Communications, scientists show that contrails formed within existing high clouds increase the clouds ability to reflect light. This discovery may offer insights into the influence of aviation on climate.
Changing the federal legal status of marijuana could boost research, ease confusion
Marijuana has never been highly regarded by the federal government, which considers it a dangerous and addictive drug. But many states have legalized marijuana for medical purposes and four states allow its recreational use.
Neutralizing acidic forest soils boosts tree growth, causes spike in nitrogen export
A legacy of acid rain has acidified forest soils throughout the northeastern US, lowering the growth rate of trees. In an attempt to mitigate this trend, in 1999 scientists added calcium to an experimental forest in New Hampshire.
Hops, the flower cones used in beer-making, are also found in dietary supplements designed to help treat post-menopausal symptoms and other conditions.
Impulsive children raised in caring families drink less during adolescence
Years of research have shown that impulsivity in childhood is among the individual vulnerabilities leading to substance abuse, delinquency, as well as aggressive and antisocial behavior in adolescence and adulthood.
Hip implants -- metal wear impairs bone-forming cells' function
In metal-on-metal pairings, both the shell and head of an implant consist of a cobalt-chromium-molybdenum alloy. The release of metal ions into the body has been reported as a result of implant wear. Bone loss (osteolysis) was observed in many cases.
Bees are more productive in the city than in surrounding regions
Bees pollinate plants more frequently in the city than in the country even though they are more often infected with parasites, a factor which can shorten their lifespans.
Childhood antibiotic treatments reduce diversity and stability of intestinal microbiota
Repeated antibiotic treatments administered during early childhood interfere with the functioning of the intestines and promote the multiplication of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
Healthy aging benefits may be associated with walnut consumption, according to research
A new study published in the Journal of Nutrition suggests that consuming one to two servings of walnuts per week (1/4 cup per serving) was associated with reduced risk of developing impairments in physical function, which helps enable older women to maintain independence throughout the aging process.
Childhood abuse and chronic parental domestic violence linked to later addictions
Adults who have drug or alcohol dependency have experienced very high rates of early adversities, according to a new study published by University of Toronto researchers.
New heart failure therapy could prevent substantial number of deaths, study finds
A UCLA-led study estimates that almost 28,500 deaths could be prevented each year in the US through use of a new FDA-approved class of cardiovascular medication that helps reduce mortality in patients diagnosed with heart failure and reduced ejection fraction, the percentage of blood pumped from the heart with each contraction.
Mini-guts predict cystic fibrosis patients' response to therapy
Mini-guts grown in the lab using cystic fibrosis patients' cells can help pinpoint those who are most likely to benefit from new drugs, according to a new study.
New knowledge about DNA repair can be turned into cancer inhibitors
Researchers at the University of Copenhagen have discovered a molecular mechanism that reads so-called epigenetic information and boosts repair of lesions in our DNA.
Canada spends over $400 million on medicine that harms seniors
Canada spends more than $400 million annually on drugs prescribed to seniors even though the medicines should be avoided for older patients, according to new UBC research.
Effects of 3 Hz and 60 Hz Extremely Low Frequency Electromagnetic Fields on Anxiety-Like Behaviors
Behavioral test revealed that immediately after the end of exposures, locomotor activity of both 3 Hz and 60 Hz exposed groups significantly decreased compared to sham group. This exposure protocol had no effect on anxiety like behavior during the 2 weeks after the treatment and also on short term memory.
My Operation Tomorrow - Mental Health Justice, Speaking Out for Our Rights, and Creative Maladjustment
For the past 42 years I have been a psychiatric survivor, and in the last few decades I have seen how working with the disability movement can amplify our voices.
Who can set rules for fracking, the Feds or state governments?
A Wyoming district judge has ruled that the court's responsibility is not to determine if fracking is good or bad for the environment but to determine whether the Department of the Interior can legally regulate the practice.
Wherever you are in the world, if you are running or participating in food waste projects we’d like to hear from youAlmost $1 trillion in food is thrown away, lost or wasted every year worldwide - roughly one third of all food produced for human consumption.
Al Moustafa AE, Al-Antary N, Aboulkassim T, Akil N, Batist G, Yasmeen A., Co-prevalence of Epstein-Barr virus and high-risk human papillomaviruses in Syrian women.
Transcendental Meditation - The solution to stress in the workplace
In his comprehensive article for Business.com about Transcendental Meditation, Tom Willis stated, 'Many high-profile business leaders practice regular meditation integrated into their hectic schedule to allow them to cope with the extreme levels of stress and hard work.
Nourishing your body with superfoods including cilantro, mint and spinach helps ward off Alzheimer's disease and dementia
(NaturalNews) Millions of Americans are stricken with dementia and Alzheimer's, while millions more are concerned that they, too, may some day develop these conditions, which currently have no traditional medical cure.
Plasticizers linked to hormone disruption are found in majority of America's food products - organics included
(NaturalNews) As our fake plastic society progresses into the synthetic future, we are witnessing a perpetual dumbing down of the male leader and his brazen path into the future. Through media messages and herd mentality norms, the strength and character of a man is punished and the...
(NaturalNews) For most people, the first thing that comes to mind when they think of the effect of chronic stress on health is higher rates of depression or anxiety. But a growing volume of research shows stress can affect more than mental and emotional health.
Monsanto infiltrates Nigeria's biotech industry, introduces GMO crops despite widespread condemnation from farmers, churches and activists
(NaturalNews) Soon, Nigerian farmers will no longer own their own seed or control the destiny of their own agriculture. Soon, they will have to get permission to use Monsanto's genetically modified seeds, year after year.
Eating nuts daily reduces prostate cancer death rates by 33 percent
(NaturalNews) Men who have prostate cancer could significantly reduce their risk of death by regularly consuming nuts like peanuts, cashews, almonds, walnuts and hazelnuts, a new study has revealed.
U.S. Navy considers microchipping the brains of Americans with trackable implants
(NaturalNews) The government and military are becoming increasingly brazen in their efforts to monitor and track all citizens at all times, and are admittedly exploring new invasive techniques for doing so - such as placing GPS microchip implants in humans.
Chewable, fruit-flavored ADHD medication 'candy' for young children receives FDA approval
(NaturalNews) The serious issue of overmedicating kids could be about to take on a whole new dimension with the emergence of a new medication known as Adzenys.
Hundreds of cancer-causing chemicals detected in Americans' blood, urine and hair, says environmental watchdog
(NaturalNews) Concerns about the human health effects of perpetual exposure to environmental toxins often get dismissed or ignored by health authorities on the grounds that such chemicals don't stick around inside the body long enough to cause problems. But a new report by the Environmental...
Five spices and herbs that really work for treating depression
(NaturalNews) In a hectic world dominated by Big Pharma, it is often tempting for patients and health care providers alike to treat stress and mental issues with medications that oftentimes will only make matters worse.
Why is the allowable limit of glyphosate in U.S. food 300 times higher than in Taiwan?
(NaturalNews) Taiwan has demanded a recall of Quaker Oats oatmeal products imported from the United States after random tests detected the presence of glyphosate at levels exceeding the country's maximum limit.
Study: Exposure to low-dose radiation via hospital scans and extended flights linked to increased cancer risk
(NaturalNews) High-capacity genetic testing has discovered increases in the risk of cancer as a result of radiation from long-haul flights and hospital scans.
We Have Terrible News for Anyone Who Eats (Factory-Farmed) Chicken
One of the US Department of Agriculture's main tasks is to ensure that the nation's meat supply is safe. But according to a new peer-reviewed study from the department's own researchers, the USDA's process for monitoring salmonella contamination on chicken—by far the most-consumed US meat—may be flawed.
Atrazine—Second Most Commonly Used Herbicide in U.S.
Glyphosate, the active ingredient in Monsanto's Roundup herbicide, has been making headlines recently not only because it's the most used agricultural chemical in history, but also because the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) determined it is a probable carcinogen.
Fossil Fuels - Two-Way Assault on Childrens Health Needs to Stop
Fossil fuels represent a two-pronged attack on the health of children, a leading health scientist has warned. To foster health and well-being in future generations, society needs to dramatically decrease dependence on dirty energy.
The idea of providing a universal basic income has lately been capturing imaginations across the political spectrum. But, so far, the conversation has focused largely on the advanced countries, even though such programs may actually be more feasible – and more desirable – in the developing world.
SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Chinese authorities will remove substandard running tracks from schools, called "poisoned tracks" by the media due to the industrial waste used to build them, after students fell ill using the sports facilities, said the Ministry of Education.
Can Google Glass help autistic children read faces?
Like many autistic children, Julian Brown has trouble reading emotions in people's faces, one of the biggest challenges for people with the neurological disorder.
US commerce secretary warns of 'digital protectionism'
A top US official warned Wednesday against a rise of "digital protectionism," which she said threatens access to information and ideas and can hurt economic growth.
Israel plans law against using Facebook for 'terror'
Israel's justice and internal security ministers on Wednesday announced plans to propose legislation banning the use of Facebook to advance "terror" and outlawing incitement from the Internet.
If you have been following the research over the past decade, AUTISM has been skyrocketing with a male preponderance of approximately 4 males to every 1 female diagnosed.
Pineapples could play key role in global superbug battle
Pineapples are the latest - and strangest - weapon to emerge in the global battle against superbugs which are predicted to kill up to 10 million people a year by 2050.
Are the New Safety Claims about GMOs Actually Crooked Science?
A new report released just days ago by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NAS) on the safety of glyphosate and genetically-modified foods (GMOs) claims that eating foods containing GMOs is perfectly safe for humans and animals.
Cancer breakthrough as scientists discover new ways of blocking potentially lethal tumours spreading around the body
'Free floating' cancer cells are able to survive because of surface proteins that normally keep tumours anchored to one place, scientists from Queen Mary University of London found.
6 foods YOU should eat before a date, to calm nerves, flatten your stomach and get you in the mood
From nuts to calm your nerves, to dark chocolate to get you in the mood and crunchy veg to ensure your breath is fresh, a team of nutritionists reveal the six foods that could help you win your date over.
Experts from Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, warned this fleeting loss of vision is too often mistaken for a stroke, leading to ‘unnecessary anxiety and costly investigations’.
Landmark study gives most detailed insight yet into genetic causes of bowel cancer
The study, conducted by The Institute of Cancer Research, London, also concluded that the major genes that greatly increase the risk of bowel cancer have now almost certainly been found.
Molecule contained in caffeine thought to slow growth of tissues that damage the organ
The British Liver Trust today adds to the growing weight of evidence around the health benefits of drinking coffee, publishing an 83-page report summarising all existing research on the subject.
Stress to blame as millions of women suffer digestive problems in the past 12 months
The study found that upsets were rarely caused by an intolerance, infection or virus. Instead, 30 per cent of adults who have had stomach problems blamed stress.
Irregular meal patterns linked to greater risk of high blood pressure
Researchers from King's College London and Newcastle University found eating inconsistently may affect our internal body clock putting people at risk of diabetes, obesity and high blood pressure.
Pregnant women who fast food everyday are putting 'THREE generations at risk of obesity, heart disease and diabetes'
Scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St Louis found expectant mothers who eat a lot of junk food presdispose their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren to metabolic problems.
Babies who are breast-fed until six months old are 'better behaved as children'
Breastfeeding has benefits that extend beyond physical health, including improved IQ levels and cognitive skills, experts from Glasgow University have found.
What's the key to a good night's sleep? The answer lies in your pre-bed routine
Experts at the University of Western Australia found switching off all electronics one hour before bed, using mindfulness and meditation and sleeping in a cool room are key to getting good shut eye.
Mobile phones used by hospital staff 'harbour viruses'
Swabs revealed evidence of viruses on 38.5 per cent of devices.The discovery, made in France, raises concerns about hygiene in hospital wards housing vulnerable patients - especially children.
Idiots Drag Sea Turtle Out of the Ocean For Selfies – But Luckily Someone Did the Right Thing
A loggerhead turtle who happened to swim too close to shore had the misfortune of being pulled from the ocean and literally thrown onto the sand by a beachgoer.
While progressive clogging of the arteries can be caused by diet, genetics and a sedentary lifestyle, preventing and repairing the damage is not impossible with these artery unclogging (and delicious!) foods.
Experts warn pushy perfectionists can give their kids DEPRESSION
Singapore researchers from found that children with intrusive parents had a higher tendency to be overly critical of themselves and this tendency increased over the years.
Scientists reveal how the six styles of care can impact your child's success
Researchers from Kobe University surveyed 5,000 men and women about their relationship with their parents. Children with indulgent, easygoing, or harsh parents lacked positive mentality.
The new claims come from testing company Emissions Analytics which found a significant rise in toxic gas emissions from a wide range of models in the UK as the temperature drops below 18°C.
The $35,000 hugging machine that can help calm autism sufferers
OrbisBox mimics a hug to help calm those with autism. Created by Gloria Mundi Care, it creates the squeeze effect with foam covered panels and light and sound therapy. And is available for $35,000.
Man-made toxic chemicals are found 7 MILES below the Pacific
Researchers studying amphipods from the Mariana and Kermadec Trenches (illustrated) found high concentrations of toxic chemicals used to make plastics and flame retardants.
Fat dogs ‘more miserable’ than slimmer counterparts
Its no secret that Scottish dogs are facing an obesity crisis, but now experts have warned that as well as being prone to health problems, overweight dogs are more miserable than their leaner counterparts.
A study found that differences between black and white people in rates of stroke death are due to rates of stroke occurrence, not to outcomes following stroke.
An epigenomic analysis of rheumatoid arthritis in knee and hip joints revealed unique patterns that suggest disease mechanisms may differ from joint to joint.
The FDA announced it gave its approval for the marketing release of their new anesthetic dart guns, specifically designed to calmchildren suffering from ADHD.
Decades later, sickness among airmen after a hydrogen bomb accident.
In 1966, a B-52 bomber on a Cold War nuclear patrol exploded over Spain, releasing four hydrogen bombs. The Air Force says that there was no harmful radiation at the crash site in Spain, but interviews with dozens of men and details from declassified documents disagree.
France to vote against continued EU use of weedkiller glyphosate.
France will vote on Friday against the continued use of weedkiller glyphosate, its environment minister said, adding to uncertainty over the future of widely-used products such as Monsanto's Roundup in the European Union.
Chicago Public Schools are testing schools for high lead levels in water
In the month since Chicago Public Schools started testing water in schools for toxic lead, results have shown elevated levels in more than two dozen buildings with hundreds of schools still to be tested.
New guidelines proposed by the U.S. EPA would significantly increase the amount of radiation that people can ingest in the days and years following a radiological accident — levels far higher than existing limits set by the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974.
Across the country, tens of thousands of public schools could be contaminated with toxic polychlorinated biphenyls – a compound more commonly known as PCBs, which were used widely in the caulking of windows.
Last year was the deadliest ever for the world’s environmental activists.
A report released Monday by the nonprofit watchdog group Global Witness claims that 2015 was the deadliest yet for people who sought to protect their land, forests and rivers from mining, logging and dams.
Pollution - Can new technology win in war on diesel trucks?
Southern California’s anti-smog regulators opened a new front on the war on heavy-duty diesel trucks by joining a coalition of agencies stretching from Washington state to New York last week.
In Morocco's Atlas mountains, Berber girls find the way out of rural poverty - an education
lliteracy rates for rural women and girls in Morocco remain as high as 90 per cent. Girls, especially those in areas such as the High Atlas, are more likely to drop out after primary school.
Positive - Rajshahi, Bangladesh - the city that took on air pollution
In Bangladesh, one of the world's most polluted cities has led the way globally in ridding itself of harmful PM10 particles. Once, Rajshahi's sweltering summers were made worse by a familiar problem on the Asian subcontinent.
Recovered horses now rehabbed to help veterans with PTSD
After [an injury] from a 2013 rocket attack in Afghanistan, retired U.S. Army Maj. Dan Thomas recovered with help from an equine therapy program at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
Obama's EPA caught covering up high heavy metals pollution
(NaturalNews) Our citizen-powered EPA Watch program has now resulted in the open source publishing of heavy metals contamination tests of 230 municipal water samples across America. The results show that two to three per cent of the U.S. water is highly contaminated with toxic heavy...
Independent scientists urge EPA to ban Monsanto's Roundup, emphasizing link to Alzheimer's disease, autism and cancer
(NaturalNews) The "Great Glyphosate Rebellion" a term first coined by Sustainable Pulse continues to intensify, not only in Europe, where application of the widely used weed killer is about to expire, but also in the U.S., where Monsanto has long held regulatory authorities...
Injecting children with multiple vaccines at once is dangerous, says renowned medical journal in groundbreaking study
(NaturalNews) It's a scene that is familiar to many parents: You bring your baby in for a check-up, and the doctor informs you that your 6-month-old is due for "some shots."
A daily glass of cranberry juice reduces urinary tract infections and antibiotic use in women
(NaturalNews) If you are among the 50 to 60 percent of women who suffer from urinary tract infections (UTIs), then you can say goodbye to the antibiotics, as cranberry juice comes to the rescue.
Aerial glyphosate spraying threatens organic gardens built by awarding-winning environmentalists
(NaturalNews) As technology advances big agriculture is discovering new and inventive ways to poison the remaining organic food on the planet, as evidenced by what is currently taking place Down Under.
Dangerous lead levels detected in drinking fountains at two dozen Chicago public schools
(NaturalNews) It's been several months since major lead contamination of drinking water was first reported in Flint, Michigan, and it appears that another Midwestern city is now suffering similar woes.
Clueless doctors are still prescribing useless antibiotics patients testing negative for STDs
(NaturalNews) More than 75 percent of patients given antibiotics for a sexually transmitted disease (STD) actually tested negative for infections, according to a new study.
UN global 'action plan' indoctrinates children on wealth distribution, government healthcare and legal abortion
(NaturalNews) At the 66th United Nations DPI/NGO Conference held in Korea on May 30 - June 1, an "action plan" was adopted that aims to indoctrinate children into embracing the UN's globalist agenda - an agenda that includes such goals as wealth redistribution, population control...
Date syrup naturally fights pathogenic bacterial infections
(NaturalNews) Dates are a fantastic natural, raw, sweet treat. When turned into a thick, sticky, brown liquid, they make a great natural substitute to sugar, maple syrup or honey. Although date syrup is nothing new it has been a popular staple in Middle Eastern kitchens and...
Florida couple forced to destroy organic front-yard veggie garden, sues city over constitutional rights violation
(NaturalNews) It's happening more and more - local government nannies forcing Americans to become reliant on "the system," and less independent, so that they can control them.The latest example of this took place in Miami Shores where, as reported by The Associated Press, local...
14 toxin-removing superfoods that will boost your immune system
(NaturalNews) Our bodies are bombarded with all manner of toxins as we go about our daily lives. Even those of us who go to great lengths to avoid known toxins – for example, by eating organic foods and avoiding proceed meats – are still vulnerable. Toxins can sneak in...
Top 7 ways the establishment (Big Food and Western Medicine) will kill your cat or dog inside of seven years
(NaturalNews) It's no conspiracy that humans in America who consume common food, beverage and medicine toxins regularly die of preventable diseases that barely existed 100 years ago. These life-takers include heart disease, strokes, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, dementia and of course...
Exposed Monsanto shill Kevin Folta partners with discredited Forbes.com to deceive public about GMO cancer link
(NaturalNews) On June 1, the discredited biotech puppet publication Forbes.com published an article entitled "Why GMOs Don't Cause Cancer," by Michael Stebbins. Stebbins is a spokesperson for the GMO industry front group GMO Answers, and she works for its parent organization, the...
Microbiota Affect the Rate of Transplant Acceptance and Rejection
Researchers from the University of Chicago have shown that microbiota--the bacteria, viruses and other microbes living on the skin and in the digestive system--play an important role in the body's ability to accept transplanted skin and other organs.
If you ever notice bright yellow stains on someone's fingernails, you can safely assume they're in on one of the latest trends: turmeric latte, aka "Golden Milk," boasting turmeric root juice as its main ingredient along with coconut, cashew or almond milk.
Is Consumer Rejection of GMO Sugar Beet an Environmental Disaster?
As more US food companies embrace voluntary GMO labelling, several companies like Hershey’s are moving away from US sugar beet, which is almost all GMO, and towards sugar cane, which is non-GMO.
North Dakotans Soundly Reject Corporate Farming Measure
North Dakotans on Tuesday soundly rejected a law enacted last year that changed decades of family-farming rules in the state by allowing corporations to own and operate dairy and hog farms.
Project to Make True Cost of Food Visible to UK Consumers
A pioneering project launched by retailer Whole Foods Market together with organic fresh produce firm Nature & More is aiming to make the true costs of fruits and vegetables visible to UK consumers on the shop floor for the first time.
Only Anti-GMO Hippies Grow Organic Corn, Right? Wrong
Timothy Gertson kicks up dirt off Texas’ Gulf Coast, southwest of Houston in Wharton County. He’s a young 31, but Gertson is an old-school farmer with no time for ideology and no wish to curb his options.
The decision on whether to renew EU approval for the herbicide glyphosate is to go to an appeals panel on 23 June after a last ditch attempt to get a temporary re-authorisation failed on 6 June (for some background information, see this).
Study - Up to 1 in 5 trauma victims may die unnecessarily
Up to 1 in 5 deaths from car crashes, gunshots or other injuries might be prevented with better, quicker trauma care that doesn't depend so much on where you live, according to government advisers.
For children in much of the world, the summer holiday has arrived. But many refugee children will spend it working to bring in small amounts of income for their families, or sitting idle in unfamiliar cities or camps – the same way they spent the school year.
Australian watchdog sues Heinz over 'Little Kids' health claims
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia's consumer watchdog on Tuesday sued the Australian subsidiary of U.S.-based Kraft Heinz Co alleging it falsely advertised the nutritional value of its Little Kids Shredz range of food for young children.
Things to know about coral reefs and their importance
More than 2,000 international reef scientists, policymakers and stakeholders are gathering in Hawaii this week to discuss what to do about the global decline of coral reefs. The International Coral Reef Symposium convened Monday in Honolulu, where attendees will try to create a more unified conservation plan for coral reefs.
So far, data suggest that Zika doesn't pose the same risk of neurological defects to babies and children as it does to fetuses in the womb. But doctors don't know the long-term effects of the virus.
Book Review - "Master Manipulator" - By James Ottar Grundvig
I wanted to spend some time praising James Ottar Grundvig's wonderful new book, "Master Manipulator - The Explosive True Story of Fraud, Embezzlement, and Government Betrayal at the CDC"
About ten months ago I started writing a new book, INOCULATED - How Science Lost Its Soul in Autism, which would utilize the CDC whistleblower story as a way to review the corruption in science regarding vaccines...
Peter Whorwell urges medics to embrace 'old-fashioned approach' of listening to patients
The medical profession has certainly been enhanced by the advancement of technology. But has it been at the expense of doctors listening intently? Peter Whorwell thinks so.
Why asbestos in schools is STILL a deadly danger to our children
Annabel Freyberg, the Oxford-educated daughter of an hereditary peer, is one of the many unusual deaths caused by the deadly asbestos fibre, which is still perceived as a threat to school children.
Students found to do better when surrounded by red and yellow colours
Students say they prefer to study in environments with pale colours which they feel are most relaxing, but researchers from Curtin University have found the opposite works better.
Study claims lowering cholesterol may NOT slash heart attack risk
Dropping from high cholesterol to medium cholesterol reduces risk of heart disease – but there is no impact on those who drop from medium to low cholesterol, say researchers in Tel Aviv.
FACE experts say regularly exposing skin to mobile phone radiation 'speeds up ageing'
Some doctors claim they can tell which hand a person holds their phone in just by looking at which side of the face is most damaged, the Facial Aesthetic Conference and Exhibition heard.
Decline in SMOKING may be behind rise in Parkinson's, Minnesota researchers say
A study by researchers in Minnesota suggests anti-smoking campaigns from the late 40s and 50s could be behind increased prevalence of Parkinson's disease decades later.
Daughters who hear remarks are more likely to think they need to lose 20lbs
A study by the University of Connecticut found that well-meaning parents are better off keeping quiet, even if they are worried their child is either overweight piling on the pounds.
The man behind the revolutionary 5:2 diet reveals exactly what should be on YOUR plate
Many UK doctors still believe that once you’ve got it, type 2 diabetes is a progressive, irreversible disease and it’s best to start on medication as soon as possible. But I don’t.
DNA tests will expose parents staying mum about donor babies
Parents who have babies using donor sperm or eggs will soon have no choice but to tell their children about how they were conceived as cheap DNA tests become more popular, say experts.
Imprisoned Monkey Reaching Out to Young Girl Shows That Animals Don’t Belong in Zoos
Some interactions between children and zoo animals are less mediatized but no less tragic. This photograph of a capuchin monkey reaching out to a small child through the wires of his cage is subtly heartbreaking.
Disney Princesses may seem magical, but Brigham Young University says they can enhance stereotypes. Girls who play with these toys tend to avoid important learning experiences.
The WellBe bracelet that reveals who REALLY stresses you out
Does your boss stress you out? Now a device will tell you for sure. Called WellBe, this tracking bracelet reveals situations and people who stress you out, and offers tips to help you relax.
How early mammals evolved NIGHT VISION to escape dinosaurs
A group of Maryland-based researchers found a specific protein in mice’s eyes was responsible for shuffling the cells in their eyes around, and the result was the animal could see in the night.
Why you SHOULD bribe teenagers - Young people respond better to rewards than punishments
Research from University College London compared the behaviour of 20 adults aged 18-32 with 18 teenagers aged 12-17. The teenagers were more responsive to rewards than the adults.
Intrusive parents may lead children to be overly self-critical
In a five-year study on primary school children in Singapore, researchers from the National University of Singapore found that children with intrusive parents had a higher tendency to be overly critical of themselves, and this tendency increased over the years.
Low breast density worsens prognosis in breast cancer
Even though dense breast tissue is a risk factor for breast cancer, very low mammographic breast density is associated with a worse prognosis in breast cancer patients.
The healing powers of music - Mozart and Strauss for treating hypertension
The music of Mozart and Strauss is able to lower blood lipid concentrations and the heart rate. This is the result of a study of the effect of different musical genres on the cardiovascular system.
Large-scale genetic study provides new insight into the causes of migraine
An international research consortium has identified almost 30 new genetic risk factors for common migraine. Many of these risk variants localize inside or close to genes that regulate the vascular system.
Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) develops through chromosomal alterations in blood-forming cells of the bone marrow and usually occurs in older persons. Around 20 percent of adults diagnosed with leukemia suffer from this type of blood cancer.
Last month, the atmospheric concentration of carbon dioxide (CO2) as measured at Amsterdam Island, in the southern Indian Ocean, for the first time exceeded the symbolic value of 400 ppm1, or 0.04%.
Researchers find better way to ‘herd’ electrons in solar fuel devices
Researchers at the University of British Columbia and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have discovered a new way to optimize electron transfer in semi-conductors used in solar fuel solutions.
Marine debris on the shores of an isolated tropical atoll in the Indian Ocean
The huge volumes of litter we leave in the oceans is one of the greatest environmental problems of our time. Professor Henrik Kylin from Linköping University has studied how the beaches on a remote atoll in the Indian Ocean have been covered with litter, even though the atoll has no permanent residents.
Young children learn to take turns for mutual gain
It takes children until they are about 5 years old to learn to take turns with others, while the social skill seems to elude chimpanzees, according to new findings published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science.
Fossil fuel combustion endangers children’s health in two significant ways
Writing in a commentary in Environmental Health Perspectives, Frederica Perera, director of the Columbia Center for Children's Environmental Health (CCCEH), identifies fossil fuel combustion and associated air pollution and carbon dioxide (CO2) as the root cause of much of the ill health of children today.
How can a family function better? Get outside together
Getting out in nature, even for just a 20-minute walk, can go a long way toward restoring your attention. But does it have the same effect when you make it a family activity?
Most biodiverse countries spending the least on conservation, study finds
Countries that contain most of the world's species biodiversity are also spending the least on a per-person basis to protect these natural assets, according to scientists from the Wildlife Conservation Society and the University of Queensland.
China has an opportunity to massively increase its use of wind power -- if it properly integrates wind into its existing power system, according to a newly published MIT study.
Lessons on personalities help teens cope with social stressors, UT study says
Teaching teens that social and personality traits can change helps them cope with social challenges such as bullying, which in turn can help mitigate stress and improve academic performance, according to a study by psychologists at The University of Texas at Austin.
E-cigarette use can alter hundreds of genes involved in airway immune defense
Smoking cigarettes alters dozens of genes important for immune defense in epithelial cells in the respiratory tract. These changes likely increase the risk of bacterial infections, viruses, and inflammation. Now, scientists at the UNC School of Medicine report that e-cigarette use alters hundreds of genes, including the same ones that smoking suppress.
Invasive species could cause billions in damages to agriculture
Invasive insects and pathogens could be a multi-billion- dollar threat to global agriculture and developing countries may be the biggest target, according to a team of international researchers.
Mayo Clinic study shows increase in Parkinson's disease over 30 years
The incidence of Parkinson's disease and parkinsonism increased significantly in 30 years from 1976 to 2005, Mayo Clinic researchers reported today in a study in JAMA Neurology.
Sharing treatment decisions challenges doctors and parents of young children with autism
Parents of young children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may experience significant difficulties in discussing treatment options with the child's pediatrician, according to new research.
NIH vision scientists test theory of how rods in our retina originated
A new study led by researchers the National Eye Institute suggests how the genesis of rod photoreceptors may have occurred to give rise to nocturnal mammals.
Study finds brain markers of numeric, verbal and spatial reasoning abilities
A new study begins to clarify how brain structure and chemistry give rise to specific aspects of 'fluid intelligence,' the ability to adapt to new situations and solve problems one has never encountered before.
Low attention control in early adolescence is a genetic risk factor for anxiety disorders
University of Texas at Arlington researchers have found that low attention control in early adolescence is related to a genetic risk factor for four different anxiety disorders.
ICFO researchers report on low-temperature, solution-processed, environmentally friendly inorganic solar cells made with Earth-abundant materials capable of operating with a power conversion of 6.3 percent.
Apparel causes additional barriers for people living with disabilities
The US clothing industry is a multi-billion dollar industry, but for the millions of Americans with disabilities and their families, a lack of options in the apparel industry presents daily challenges.
Molecular map provides clues to zinc-related diseases
Mapping the molecular structure where medicine goes to work is a crucial step toward drug discovery against deadly diseases. Researchers at Michigan State University have taken that critical first step by providing a crystal structure of the extracellular domain, or ECD, of ZIP4 -- the exclusive protein responsible for the uptake of zinc from food.
'Electric wind' can strip Earth-like planets of oceans, atmospheres
Venus has an 'electric wind' strong enough to remove the components of water from its upper atmosphere, which may have played a significant role in stripping Earth's twin planet of its oceans, according to new results from ESA's (European Space Agency) Venus Express mission by NASA-funded researchers.
High blood sugar could mean lower risk of one type of brain tumor
In a surprising twist, benign brain tumors that have previously been tied to obesity and diabetes are less likely to emerge in those with high blood sugar, new research has found.
Blood test shows promise in gauging severity of pulmonary arterial hypertension
Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers report that rising blood levels of a protein called hematoma derived growth factor are linked to the increasing severity of pulmonary arterial hypertension, a form of damaging high blood pressure in the lungs.
'Traffic lights,' calorie counts help consumers order healthier online
Menu labels have become a favorite tool for policymakers to fight obesity, despite a lack of evidence that the format encourages people to make healthier food choices.
Rice University lab synthesizes new cancer fighter
Rice University scientists have synthesized a novel anti-cancer agent, Thailanstatin A, which was originally isolated from a bacterial species collected in Thailand.
Four new risk genes associated with multiple sclerosis discovered
Scientists of the Technical University of Munich and the Max Planck Institute of Psychiatry have identified four new risk genes that are altered in German patients with multiple sclerosis.
Viruses smuggle their genetic material into our cells. How this actually works is currently being investigated at TU Wien using a new combination of analysis methods.
Fear factor - A new genetic candidate for treating PTSD
Researchers at The Saban Research Institute of Children's Hospital Los Angeles have identified a new genetic candidate for testing therapies that might affect fear learning in people with PTSD or other conditions.
New brain map could enable novel therapies for autism and Huntington's disease
USC scientists have mapped an uncharted portion of the mouse brain to explain which circuit disruptions might occur in disorders such as Huntington's disease and autism.
Silencing of gene affects people's social lives, study shows
A team of researchers led by psychologists at the University of Georgia have found that the silencing of a specific gene may affect human social behavior, including a person's ability to form healthy relationships or to recognize the emotional states of others.
'Holy grail' of breast cancer prevention in high-risk women may be in sight
Australian researchers have discovered that an existing medication could have promise in preventing breast cancer in women carrying a faulty BRCA1 gene.
Twin birth defect risk may be higher among moms not on fertility treatment
The risk of birth defects among twins may be higher among mums who haven't used fertility treatment -- which is known to increase the chances of a twin birth -- than among those who have used it, finds US research published online in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health.
High levels of education linked to heightened brain tumor risk
A university degree is linked to a heightened risk of developing a brain tumor, suggests a large observational study, published online in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health.
Use of Government Watch Lists To Remove Rights is Unconstitutional and Dangerous
"Whatever power you give politicians and bureaucrats to use against other people will eventually be used by future politicians and bureaucrats against you.”
Zika virus damage 'not fully understood by the world,' UN adviser says
Even though the explosive spread of the Zika virus has been met with a new level of international response, thanks to lessons learned from the Ebola crisis, experts warn they are only beginning to grasp the damage the mosquito-borne virus can do.
Low testosterone therapy in older men a shot in dark
The controversial use of testosterone replacement therapy in men with age-related declines in levels of the hormone lacks clear definitions, the Canadian authors of a new review say.
Coffee's good, coffee's bad — why can't scientists make up their mind?
Keeping up with all the studies on the possible risks and benefits of coffee might require one to, well, drink lots of coffee. And a new study provides little guidance for those still unsure about health issues associated with the beverage.
I have opposed involuntary treatment for my entire career and first began criticizing it in the medical literature in 1964. As Thomas Szasz originally taught, involuntary psychiatric treatment is unconstitutional and an assault on basic human rights.
Important New Book— “Outside Mental Health - Voices and Visions of Madness”
The central question that Will Hall asks is: What does it mean to be called crazy in a crazy world? The answers Hall receives in more than 60 interviews and essays from ex-patients, scientists, journalists, artists, and dissident psychiatrists and psychologists restores the full range of color to our humanity.
Norway's parliament has set a national target to be carbon neutral by 2030. But what does that term really mean, and how will the oil-rich country get there?
Province ignores information about possible mercury dumping ground.
A retired labourer says that more than 40 years ago he was part of a small crew that “haphazardly” dumped drums of mercury and salt into a pit near Grassy Narrows First Nation where water and fish have long been contaminated by the toxic metal.
I need your help to rescue 70 men who are stranded as sea slaves in south-east Asia. These men are have been enslaved against their will and are now held captive and forced to fish on boats for years. Their families don't know where they are. They face appalling conditions and violence daily.
European commission warned of car emissions test cheating, five years before VW scandal
Documents seen by Guardian show that the commission’s in-house science service told it in 2010 that tests had uncovered what researchers suspected to be a ‘defeat device’.
High Levels of Chemicals Found in People Living Near Gas Wells
Chemicals from gas wells were discovered in biological samples drawn from residents of Pavillion, Wyoming, at levels as much as ten times the national averages, according to a new report.
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This Destructive Practice May Be Responsible For Your Exotic Pet Fish
The colorful fish swimming around in saltwater aquariums around the country may look pretty, but the way they ended up in those aquariums is anything but.
America Is Finally Getting Food Expiration Labels That Will Make Sense
Anyone who has ever rooted around in a refrigerator (so, pretty much everyone) has struggled with deciphering the “best before,” “sell by,” and “use by” dates stamped on perishable foods.
Another scientific study confirms low-salt diets are bad for your heart
A large worldwide study has found that, contrary to popular thought, low-salt diets may not be beneficial and may actually increase the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and death compared to average salt consumption.
Artificial Sweeteners May Increase Your Risk Of Type 2 Diabetes, Study Finds
The study, led by a team of researchers at York University, Canada, found that the bacteria in the gut may be able to break down artificial sweeteners.
B Cells Found To Contribute To Sepsis Read more from Asian
In a study published in Nature Communications, researchers from the University of Tsubaka have found that immune cells known as marginal zone B cells play an important role sepsis, a life-threatening condition that is a leading cause of death in hospitals worldwide.
Biosensor Could Detect Alzheimer's, Parkinson’s, Cancer
Researchers at the National Nanotechnology Laboratory (LNNano) have developed a simple electronic device for detecting a pair of biomolecules related to various types of cancer and neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.
Breakthrough could revolutionize diabetes treatment
According to a release from the University of Aberdeen, the company will look to develop technology which reprograms pancreatic tissue that has been donated, turning it into "fully functional islets."
Cannabis Can Cause Psychotic Disorders and Other Debunked Arguments
One of these scare tactic arguments recently reared its ugly head again – with major news outlets claiming that there is a high public concern over cannabis causing psychotic disorders in vulnerable people.
Collagen Peptides Reduce Joint Inflammation, Support Cartilage Regeneration, Animal Study Suggests
Building on the growing body of research supporting collagen peptides for joint health, a new study suggests Peptan collagen peptides from Rousselot (Son, The Netherlands) may reduce joint inflammation and support cartilage regeneration in mice with osteoarthritis.
Could Gut Microbiome Be the Holy Grail for Diabetes Treatment?
The opening speaker at the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists’ (AACE) 25th Annual Scientific & Clinical Congress said today that although recent discoveries about human gut microbiome and its relationship to diabetes are promising, a number of hurdles must be overcome before microbiome’s potential to contribute to diabetes prevention or treatment therapy can be realized.
The discovery is all the more significant as the active molecules from the egg masses of sea cone snails were found to kill both normal cancer cells and drug-resistant cells within 48 hours.
Dreaded Superbug Found For First Time In U.S. Patient -- A Physician's Perspective
This gene was first discovered in China last winter, then in the Netherlands and more recently in two Canadian patients. The affected bacteria were found in animals, meat samples and isolates from patients—including bloodstream.
GERD May Be Caused By Inflammation Not Acid, Study Says
A new study reveals that Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is caused by an immune reaction rather than the direct chemical injury from stomach acids.
Researchers at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) and Oxford University have found a hormone that may offer an effective treatment for type 2 diabetes.
German government squabbling could see the world’s best-selling weedkiller off the shelves, force farmers to scramble for alternatives and land the European Commission in court.
Malignant Mesothelioma May be Prevented, Fought with Help from Food Compounds
Micronutrients found in certain foods and beverages of plant origin have anti-inflammatory and anti-tumoral properties that may help prevent or fight malignant mesothelioma (MM), according to the study “The Potential Protective Effects of Polyphenols in Asbestos-Mediated Inflammation and Carcinogenesis of Mesothelium,” recently published in Nutrients.
I have always been a shy person, not really comfortable in strange situations or with people who I don’t know very well, but recently I have become more anxious than usual and prone to panic attacks.
New study suggests digging in the dirt could reduce stress, inflammation
"The idea is if you are balancing the immune system then you're reducing the possibility of having stress-like symptoms down the road …. anxiety and maybe even post-traumatic stress disorder, could possibly be helped by using this mycobacterium vaccae," said Tetro.
Scientists use 'natural killer' cells in fight against cancer
A new front in the war against cancer has been opened by scientists tapping the potential of "natural killer" cells.Researchers in Australia identified a mechanism that causes natural killer (NK) immune cells to show mercy to cancer.
Study Finds Blacks More Likely to Die From Liver Cancer
Dr. Patricia Jones of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and colleagues studied nearly 1,000 patients diagnosed with the most common type of liver cancer, hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).
What could be better for you than a whole-foods, plant-based diet including fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes, pasture-raised meats and healthy fats, while also minimizing your intake of refined foods like bleached flour and refined sugar?
Former New Jersey Superior Court Judge Andrew Napolitano has issued a stark warning over legislation being considered by Congress that would allow the FBI free access to the web browsing history of all Americans without a warrant.
Associations between Source-Specific Fine Particulate Matter and Emergency Department Visits for Respiratory Disease in Four U.S. Cities
We introduced an approach for comparing chemical compositions of PM2.5 sources across cities and conducted one of the first multicity studies of source-specific PM2.5 and ED visits. Across four US cities, among the primary PM2.5 sources assessed, biomass burning PM2.5 was most strongly associated with respiratory health.
Neurotoxicity of the Parkinson’s Disease-Associated Pesticide Ziram Is Synuclein-Dependent in Zebrafish Embryos
Exposure to the commonly used dithiocarbamate (DTC) pesticide ziram is associated with an increased risk of developing Parkinson’s disease (PD), although the mechanisms of toxicity are not completely understood.
Irritable bowel syndrome patients experienced greater benefits from a low FODMAP diet if they had a positive fructose breath test, greater symptom severity at baseline, and a mixed IBS subtype, according to data presented at the British Society of Gastroenterology Annual Meeting.
Monsanto has succeeded in subverting virtually every mainstream news outlet and academic plant science program in the US. Those it has not bought off, it has terrorized into silence.
This documentary studies the suspicious death of Dr. David Christopher Kelly, an internationally recognized British authority on biological weapons, after his claims before the Iraq war.
Blue-sky research cannot be easily judged on the basis of practical impact, but clinical research is different and should be useful. It should make a difference for health and disease outcomes or should be undertaken with that as a realistic prospect.
Exclusive Breastfeeding and Cognition, Executive Function, and Behavioural Disorders
EBF was associated with fewer than average conduct disorders and weakly associated with improved cognitive development in boys. Efforts to improve stimulation at home, reduce maternal stress, and enable crèche attendance are likely to improve executive function and emotional-behavioural development of children.
