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63rd Issue 18 AUG 09
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63rd Issue Date 18 AUG 09
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Editors Top Five:
Not enough to list
In this issue:
The popular insect repellent deet is neurotoxin
A synthetic derivative of the kudzu vine can reduce drinking and prevent relapse
High-fat diet affects physical and memory abilities of rats after 9 days
Carnitine supplements reverse glucose intolerance in animals
Mango seeds may protect against deadly food bacteria
Active ingredients in marijuana found to spread and prolong pain
Studies do not support unhealthful relation between animal foods and breast cancer (CLA)
Does sugar feed cancer?
New "biofactories" produce rare healing substances in the endangered Devil's claw plant
Rate of severe childhood obesity up sharply in U.S
Some Absolute Truths about the current Swine Flu Vaccine
62nd Issue 04AUG09
Human Technology Research Synopsis
62nd Issue Date 04 AUG 09
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Editors top 5:
Common household pesticides linked to childhood cancer cases in Washington area
Got zinc? New zinc research suggests novel therapeutic targets
Study Links Virus To Some Cases Of Common Skin Cancer
Millions of US children low in vitamin D- (70%)
Food additive may one day help control blood lipids and reduce disease risk
In this issue:
The 'see food' diet
Almost 1/4 of Spanish women take antidepressants
New research finds that bingeing increases opioids in brain area that controls food intake
Common food dye may hold promise in treating spinal cord injury
Common household pesticides linked to childhood cancer cases in Washington area
Got zinc? New zinc research suggests novel therapeutic targets
Scientists uncork a potential secret of red wine's health benefits
SAMe is Effective in Preventing Formation of Primary Liver Cancer in Rats
Study Links Virus To Some Cases Of Common Skin Cancer
Millions of US children low in vitamin D- (70%)
Food additive may one day help control blood lipids and reduce disease risk
US Marshals seize (anti-bacterial) sanitizer for bacteria problems
Antidepressant Use in U.S. Has Almost Doubled
click 61st Issue 21JUL09
Editors Top Five:
1. Easter Island compound extends lifespan of old mice
2. Is obesity an oral bacterial disease?
3. Are we what our mothers ate?
4. New evidence that popular dietary supplement may help prevent, treat cataracts
5. INCREASE IN THYROID CANCER NOT EXPLAINED BY SCREENING ALONE
In This Issue :
Easter Island compound extends lifespan of old mice
Plastics chemical retards growth, function of adult reproductive cells
Is obesity an oral bacterial disease?
Dry Mouth Linked to Prescription and Over the Counter Drugs
INCREASE IN THYROID CANCER NOT EXPLAINED BY SCREENING ALONE
Pesticide levels in blood linked to Parkinson's disease, researchers find
Probiotics help gastric-bypass patients lose weight more quickly, Stanford study shows
Asian Spice Could Reduce Breast Cancer Risk in Postmenopausal Women Exposed to Hormone Replacement Therapy, MU Study Finds
Hormone therapy use associated with increased risk of ovarian cancer
Study demonstrates the anti-inflammatory properties of pine bark extract
New evidence that popular dietary supplement may help prevent, treat cataracts
Baking soda: For cooking, cleaning and kidney health?
Baby bathwater contains fragrance allergens
Healing power of aloe vera proves beneficial for teeth and gums, too
Prenatal exposure to environmental pollutants affect a child's intelligence quotient or IQ
Are we what our mothers ate?
Click-->60th Issue 07JUL09
Editors Top Five:
Your Arteries on Wonder Bread
Report: Prostate cancer screening has yet to prove its worth
Doubts cast on credibility of some published clinical trials
Health food supplement may curb compulsive hair pulling
Acid-reducing medicines may lead to dependency
In this issue:
Irritability should be considered when diagnosing bipolar disorder in children
Kidney damage from medical imaging procedures can cause long-term health problems
Chemicals in common consumer products may play a role in pre-term births
Vitamin A derivative provides clues to better breast cancer drugs
Your Arteries on Wonder Bread
Tryptophan deficiency may underlie quinine side effects
Mice run faster on high-grade oil
Report: Prostate cancer screening has yet to prove its worth
Magic ingredient in breast milk protects babies' intestines
K-STATE RESEARCHER STUDIES THE ANTI-CANCER CAPABILITIES OF A SPECIAL PURPLE SWEET POTATO
Triggering muscle development -- a therapeutic cure for muscle wastage?
Acid-reducing medicines may lead to dependency
Doubts cast on credibility of some published clinical trials
Caffeine reverses memory impairment in Alzheimer's mice
Researchers find possible environmental causes for Alzheimer's, diabetes
Muscle damage may be present in some patients taking statins
Health food supplement may curb compulsive hair pulling
Sugar substitute appears to prevent early childhood cavities
Click-->59th Issue 23JUN09
Editors top five:
Eli Lilly and Zyprexa Under the Spotlight (criminal activity)
Dioxins in Food Chain Linked to Breastfeeding Ills
Children susceptible to pesticides longer than expected, study finds
'Cannabis alters human DNA' -- new study
Successful weight loss with dieting is linked to vitamin D levels
In this issue:
Dioxins in Food Chain Linked to Breastfeeding Ills
BPA may cause heart disease in women, research shows
Bisphenol A exposure in pregnant mice permanently changes DNA of offspring
A red-wine polyphenol called resveratrol demonstrates significant health benefits
Successful weight loss with dieting is linked to vitamin D levels
Newborn weights affected by environmental contaminants
'Cannabis alters human DNA' -- new study
Study finds autistics better at problem-solving
Powerful Nutrient Cocktail Can Put Kids with Crohn's into Remission
Eli Lilly and Zyprexa Under the Spotlight
Antibiotics take toll on beneficial microbes in gut
Green tea may affect prostate cancer progression
Children susceptible to pesticides longer than expected, study finds
Click-->58th Issue 09JUN09
Editors Top Five:
Recycled radioactive metal contaminates consumer products
Illness, medical bills linked to nearly two-thirds of bankruptcies: Harvard study
Bird flu virus remains infectious up to 600 days in municipal landfills
How many scientists fabricate and falsify research?
Wet ear wax and unpleasant body odors signal breast cancer risk
In this Issue:
Use of acid-suppressive medications associated with increased risk of hospital-acquired pneumonia
Cancer drug causes patient to lose fingerprints and be detained by US immigration
Green tea extract shows promise in leukemia trials
History of hyperactivity off-base, says researcher
How many scientists fabricate and falsify research?
Omega fatty acid balance can alter immunity and gene expression
Bird flu virus remains infectious up to 600 days in municipal landfills
Silver nanoparticles show "immense potential" in prevention of blood clots
Wet ear wax and unpleasant body odors signal breast cancer risk
Commonly used medications may produce cognitive impairment in older adults
Why dishing does you good: U-M study
Sedatives may increase suicide risk in older patients
Illness, medical bills linked to nearly two-thirds of bankruptcies: Harvard study
Association Found Between Parkinson's Disease and Pesticide Exposure in French Farm Workers
Multivitamins in pregnancy reduce risk of low birth weights
Stopping diabetes damage with vitamin C
Recycled radioactive metal contaminates consumer products
Click-->57th Issue 26MAY09
Editors Top Five:
Cream with green tea extract hinders HIV transmission: study
Surgery may not be necessary for Achilles tendon rupture
Human nose too cold for bird flu, says new study
100 reasons to change the way we think about genetics
Turmeric extract suppresses fat tissue growth in rodent models
In this Issue:
Ginger quells cancer patients' nausea from chemotherapy
Surgery may not be necessary for Achilles tendon rupture
Human nose too cold for bird flu, says new study
Allergy season: Cigarettes to the rescue?
Glutamine supplements show promise in treating stomach ulcers
Vitamin D insufficiency linked to bacterial vaginosis in pregnant women
Biological link established between tumors and depression
Turmeric extract suppresses fat tissue growth in rodent models
100 reasons to change the way we think about genetics
Excessive cola consumption can lead to super-sized muscle problems warn doctors
Vitamin D found in fish boosts brain power
BPA, chemical used to make plastics, found to leach from polycarbonate drinking bottles into humans
New model suggests role of low vitamin D in cancer development
Caffeic acid inhibits colitis in a mouse model -- is a drug-metabolizing gene crucial?
Is vitamin D deficiency linked to Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia?
Cream with green tea extract hinders HIV transmission: study
Click Here --> 56th Issue 12MAY09
Editors Top Five:
Hopkins Children's study: Folic acid may help treat allergies, asthma
Research finds Kava safe and effective
Stronger backbone: DHEA hormone replacement increases bone density in older women
Why Antidepressants Don't Live Up to the Hype
Chinese workers urged to puff up economy by smoking
In this issue:
M. D. Anderson study predicts dramatic growth in cancer rates among US elderly, minorities
Half a glass of wine a day may boost life expectancy by 5 years
Hopkins Children's study: Folic acid may help treat allergies, asthma
White tea -- the solution to the obesity epidemic?
Drugs to combat anemia in cancer patients increase risk of death
Low vitamin D causes problems for acutely ill patients
Popular diabetes treatment could trigger pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer
Stinky" drywall imported from China raises health and safety concerns
Chinese workers urged to puff up economy by smoking
Research finds Kava safe and effective
Study reveals conflict between doctors, midwives over homebirth
Stronger backbone: DHEA hormone replacement increases bone density in older women
Probiotics may help ward off postpartum obesity
Why Antidepressants Don't Live Up to the Hype
Click Here --> 55th Issue 28APR09
Human Technology Research Synopsis
55th Issue Date 28 APR 09
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Editors Top Five: (not enough this week to justify)
In This Issue:
Could senna improve the quality of colonoscopy preparation with magnesium citrate?
Oral Contraceptives Impair Muscle Gains In Young Women
New human study reinforces antioxidant benefits of tart cherries
An herbal extract inhibits the development of pancreatic cancer
Human lung tumors destroy anti-cancer hormone vitamin D, Pitt researchers find
Too much sugar is bad, but which sugar is worse: Fructose or glucose?
Charred meat may increase risk of pancreatic cancer
Vitamin D levels linked to asthma severity
Type of vitamin B1 could treat common cause of blindness
Long-term complications of melamine consumption in children
Drinking diet soda may reduce the risk of forming kidney stones
Whiter laundry and a surprising new treatment for kids' eczema
Are we cherry picking participants for studies of antidepressants?
Click Here--> 54th Issue 14APR09
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54th Issue Date 14 APR 09
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Editors Top Five:
The new 'epigenetics:' Poor nutrition in the womb causes permanent genetic changes in the offspring
Einstein scientists propose new theory of autism
Soybean component reduces menopause effects
Omega-3 kills cancer cells
In this Issue:
Physical activity may strengthen children's ability to pay attention
How probiotics can prevent disease
Omega-3 kills cancer cells
Source of major health benefits in olive oil revealed
Einstein scientists propose new theory of autism
Broccoli sprouts may prevent stomach cancer by defeating Helicobacter pylori
Biology of flushing could renew niacin as cholesterol drug
Oral contraceptives associated with increased risk of lupus
Soybean component reduces menopause effects
Vitamin D Deficiency Related to Increased Inflammation in Healthy Women, MU Study Finds
Parkinson's disease medication triggers destructive behaviors
Aspirin and similar drugs may be associated with brain microbleeds in older adults
The new 'epigenetics:' Poor nutrition in the womb causes permanent genetic changes in the offspring
Low glycemic breakfast may increase benefits of working out
Click Here->53rd Issue 31MAR09
Editors Top Five:
Common fragrance ingredients in shampoos and conditioners are frequent causes of eczema
Frankincense oil -- a wise man's remedy for bladder cancer
Review of probiotic trial research finds only Bifantis able to claim efficacy for IBS symptoms
Long-term L-carnitine supplementation prevents development of liver cancer
Exposure to insecticide may play role in obesity epidemic among some women
In This Issue:
Frankincense oil -- a wise man's remedy for bladder cancer
Studies show that nice guys finish first in business world
Conflicts of interest in clinical research
Majority of fire and ambulance recruits overweight
Exposure to insecticide may play role in obesity epidemic among some women
Cognitive Decline Begins in Late 20s, U.Va. Study Suggests
Mayo Clinic study suggests those who have chronic pain may need to assess vitamin D status
Gulf War veterans display abnormal brain response to specific chemicals
Proteins from garden pea may help fight high blood pressure, kidney disease
Licorice extract blocks colorectal cancer in mice
Eating red and processed meat associated with increased risk of death
Review of probiotic trial research finds only Bifantis able to claim efficacy for IBS symptoms
Omega-3 fatty acids reduce risk of advanced prostate cancer
Long-term L-carnitine supplementation prevents development of liver cancer
New Discovery Raises Doubts About Use of Certain Targeted Therapies in Bladder Cancer
Study: Morbidly Obese Sedentary For More Than 99 Percent of Day
Common fragrance ingredients in shampoos and conditioners are frequent causes of eczema
Tea tree oil and silver together make more effective antiseptics
Melatonin may be served as a potential anti-fibrotic drug
Click Here->52nd Issue 17 MAR 09
Human Technology Research Synopsis
52nd Issue Date 17 MAR 09
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Editors top five:
NCRP Report No. 160 on increased average radiation exposure of the US population
Grape Extracts May be Effective Against Harmful Gut Bacteria
Support for adjunctive vitamin C treatment in cancer
Support for adjunctive vitamin C treatment in cancer
A diet rich in calcium aids weight loss
In this Issue:
Moderate alcohol intake associated with bone protection
NCRP Report No. 160 on increased average radiation exposure of the US population
Half in US see another country emerging as world's technological leader
New study shows how spikes in nitrite can have a lasting impact on the heart
Normal Human Gut Bacteria May Inhibit Shiga Toxin Development Following Infection with E. coli O157:H7
Grape Extracts May be Effective Against Harmful Gut Bacteria
Pure fructose frequently confused with high fructose corn syrup
Not so sweet: Over-consumption of sugar linked to aging
Support for adjunctive vitamin C treatment in cancer
'Holy powder' ingredient makes membranes behave for better health
Teenage boys who eat fish at least once a week achieve higher intelligence scores
May supplementation of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)suppress colon tumor cell growth?
Vitamin C intake associated with lower risk of gout in men
UI study suggests salt might be 'nature's antidepressant'
Low vitamin D levels associated with several risk factors in teenagers
AMERICAN ADULTS FLUNK BASIC SCIENCE
Older patients with 1 type of heart failure may receive little or no benefit from drugs
A diet rich in calcium aids weight loss
Click Here->51st Issue 03 MAR 09
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Editors Top Five:
No longer a gray area: Our hair bleaches itself as we grow older
Vitamin supplements may protect against noise-induced hearing loss
Vitamin B and folic acid may reduce risk of age-related vision loss
Broccoli may help protect against respiratory conditions like asthma
Cholesterol-reducing drugs may lessen brain function, says ISU researcher
In this issue:
Can exercising your brain prevent memory loss?
Type of rheumatoid arthritis medication may be associated with increased risk for shingles
Research identifies how inflammatory disease causes fatigue
Taurine: Key to the visual toxicity of an anti-epileptic drug for children?
Vitamin supplements may protect against noise-induced hearing loss
Questions of ethics and quality cloud globalization of clinical trials
Can breastfeeding reduce multiple sclerosis relapses?
When should prostate-specific antigen testing be stopped?
Questions of ethics and quality cloud globalization of clinical trials
Green, black tea can reduce stroke risk
Chili peppers help to unravel the mechanism of pain
Vitamin D deficiency may increase risk of colds, flu
Vitamin B and folic acid may reduce risk of age-related vision loss
No longer a gray area: Our hair bleaches itself as we grow older
Cholesterol-reducing drugs may lessen brain function, says ISU researcher
Physical fitness improves spatial memory, increases size of brain structure
Vegetable-based drug could inhibit melanoma
Vitamin A signals offer clues to treating autoimmunity
Low levels of vitamin B12 may increase risk for neural tube defects
Broccoli may help protect against respiratory conditions like asthma
Doctors endorse vegan and vegetarian diets for healthy pregnancies
Cleansing toxic waste -- with vinegar
Are vitamin supplements effective in celiac disease patients? (Yes They Are)
Click Here->50th Issue 17 FEB 09
Editors Top Five:
US researchers find traces of toxic mercury in high-fructose corn syrup
Arginine discovery could help fight human obesity
Even natural perfumes may cause allergies
Vigorous Exercise May Help Prevent Vision Loss
Indoor plants can reduce formaldehyde levels
In this issue:
Even natural perfumes may cause allergies
Researchers Disprove 15-year-old Theory about the Nervous System
Plan offers guidance for evaluating menopause-like condition in girls and young women
Arginine discovery could help fight human obesity
Pharmaceuticals sold in Sweden cause serious environmental harm in India
Gut bacteria can manufacture defenses against cancer and inflammatory bowel disease
Mutant rats resist warfarin
Vigorous Exercise May Help Prevent Vision Loss
BGU researchers identify vitamin B12 as an effective canker sore therapy
New lab evidence suggests preventive effect of herbal supplement in prostate cancer
Herpesvirus: To Vaccinate or Not To Vaccinate Scientists Weigh Risks and Benefits
Food counterfeiting, contamination outpace international regulatory systems
Arab-American women need supplement to boost dangerously low vitamin D levels
Supplement of probiotics provides a new therapy for ulcerative colitis
Indoor plants can reduce formaldehyde levels
US researchers find traces of toxic mercury in high-fructose corn syrup
Click Here -> 49th Issue 03 FEB 09
Editors Top Five:
Stream in India has record high levels of drugs
First comprehensive paper on statins' adverse effects released
Hypertension and cholesterol medications present in water released into the St. Lawrence River
Rochester study raises new questions about controversial plastics chemical
Blue light destroys antibiotic-resistant staph infection
In this issue:
Omega-6 fatty acids: Make them a part of heart-healthy eating
Hypertension and cholesterol medications present in water released into the St. Lawrence River
Stream in India has record high levels of drugs
Happiness gap' in the US narrows
CUTTING SALT ISN'T THE ONLY WAY TO REDUCE BLOOD PRESSURE
First comprehensive paper on statins' adverse effects released
Daily school recess improves classroom behavior
Fast-food diet cancels out benefits of breastfeeding in preventing asthma
Exercise no danger for joints
Rochester study raises new questions about controversial plastics chemical
Exposure to perfluorinated chemicals may reduce women's fertility
Most bacteria from craft goat’s cheese come from lactic acid and could be very beneficial for health
Physically Fit Kids Do Better in School
Chondroitin Slows Progression and Relieves Symptoms of Knee Osteoarthritis
Blue light destroys antibiotic-resistant staph infection
Zinc supplements during pregnancy may counteract damage from early alcohol exposure
Vitamin D tied to muscle power in adolescent girls
Click here->48th Issue 20JAN09
Editors Top Five:
Not enough research to justify a top five yet.
In this issue:
Maslinic acid provides a natural defense against colon cancer
Chemopreventive agents in black raspberries identified
Study shows California's autism increase not due to better counting, diagnosis
Hormone therapy linked to brain shrinkage, but not lesions
Vitamin D is the 'it' nutrient of the moment
Most heart attack patients' cholesterol levels did not indicate cardiac risk
Misuse of Vicks VapoRub may harm infants and toddlers
HHS Report Slams FDA's Conflict of Interest Oversight
Smoking during pregnancy may impair thyroid function of mom and fetus
Greater Quadriceps Strength May Benefit Those with Knee Osteoarthritis
Seasonal variation in blood pressure
Progress made in understanding causes and treatment of endometriosis
Study links water pollution with declining male fertility
Low-carbohydrate diet burns more excess liver fat than low-calorie diet, UT Southwestern study finds
Click here-> 47th Issue 06JAN09
Editors Top Five:
**Holiday Light Version
In this issue:
Common food additive found to increase risk and speed spread of lung cancer
Another reason to avoid high-fat diet -- it can disrupt our biological clock
Nutrigenomics -- developing personalized diets for disease prevention
Grape-seed extract kills laboratory leukemia cells, proving value of natural compounds
USC dentist links Fosamax-type drugs to jaw necrosis
Antioxidants offer pain relief in patients with chronic pancreatitis
Childhood trauma associated with chronic fatigue syndrome
Pneumococcal vaccine does not appear to protect against pneumonia
Low-carb diets prove better at controlling type 2 diabetes
New infant formula safety advice could prevent infant suffering
Coffee may protect against oral cancers
Click here-> 46th Issue 23DEC08
Editors Top Five:
Long-term use of diabetes drugs by women significantly increases risk of fractures
10% of U.S. High School Seniors Use Vicodin
Lack of vitamin D causes weight gain and stunts growth in girls
New study shows that a cough medicine ingredient could effectively treat prostate cancer
A low dose of caffeine when pregnant may damage the heart of offspring for a lifetime
In this issue:
Asthma: Commonly used medication shows no clear benefits in children
Long-term use of diabetes drugs by women significantly increases risk of fractures
Lack of vitamin D causes weight gain and stunts growth in girls
Use weights, not aerobics, to ease back pain
High pesticide levels found in fruit-based drinks in some countries outside U. S.
A low dose of caffeine when pregnant may damage the heart of offspring for a lifetime
10% of U.S. High School Seniors Use Vicodin
Vitamin D deficiency in infants and nursing mothers carries long-term disease risks
New anti-cancer components of extra-virgin olive oil revealed
Lean muscle mass helps even obese patients battle cancer
Einstein researchers find convincing evidence that probiotics are effective
New study shows that a cough medicine ingredient could effectively treat prostate cancer
New data regarding safety of artemisinin combination therapy for pregnant women with malaria
Cousin marriage laws outdated
New evidence that people make aspirin's active principle -- salicylic acid
Vitamin D deficiency associated with greater rates of cesarean sections
UCSB scientists show how certain vegetables combat cancer
click here- 45th Issue 9DEC08--click here
Editors Top Five:
Selenium may slow march of AIDS
Vitamin B1 could reverse early-stage kidney disease in diabetes patients
Persistent pollutant may promote obesity
Broccoli compound targets key enzyme in late-stage cancer
Down's symptoms may be treatable in the womb
In this issue:
Inhaled corticosteroids raise pneumonia risk for lung disease sufferers
Stanford/Packard study shows no benefit from drug widely used to prevent premature births
US infant formula safe from melamine, says FDA
Vitamin K linked to insulin resistance in older men
Down's symptoms may be treatable in the womb
Selenium may slow march of AIDS
Fast food a potential risk factor for Alzheimer's
Despite "Apology Laws," Physicians May Not Communicate Medical Errors
Broccoli compound targets key enzyme in late-stage cancer
Persistent pollutant may promote obesity
Calcium and vitamin D may not be the only protection against bone loss
A little wine boosts omega-3 in the body: Researchers find a novel mechanism for a healthier heart
Flu vaccine linked to reduced illness, impairment of academic performance among college students (Read WHOLE article),,,
Eating eggs when pregnant affects breast cancer in offspring
Vitamin D found to fight placental infection
Interferon as long-term treatment for hepatitis C not effective, report HALT-C researchers
Updated standards to reduce metal contaminants in prescription drugs
Breaking the silence after a study ends
Vitamin B1 could reverse early-stage kidney disease in diabetes patients
Statin warning for pregnant women
Pine bark reduces inflammatory marker CRP in osteoarthritis
Click here-44th Issue 25NOV08--Click here
Editors Top Five:
What cures you may also ail you: Antibiotics, your gut and you
Roche ordered to pay $13M to users of acne drug
Potassium loss from blood pressure drugs may explain higher risk of adult diabetes
14 drugs identified as most urgently needing study for off-label use, Stanford professor says
Pregnancy study finds strong association between two antidepressants and heart anomalies
In this issue:
Many doctors plan to quit or cut back: survey
Obese kids’ artery plaque similar to middle-aged adults
Evolution's new wrinkle: Proteins with cruise control provide new perspective
Mandatory HPV Vaccination Is Unwarranted and Unwise
Plastic surgeons warn of malnutrition in body contouring patients
Soluble fiber, antispasmodics and peppermint oil should be used to treat IBS
Arsenic linked to cardiovascular disease at EPA-regulated drinking water standards
Calcium may only protect against colorectal cancer in presence of magnesium
Study helps clarify role of vitamin D in cancer therapy
What cures you may also ail you: Antibiotics, your gut and you
Indigo ointment may help treat patients with psoriasis
Broccoli may lower lung cancer risk in smokers
Exercise increases brain growth factor and receptors, prevents stem cell drop in middle age
Garlic chemical tablet treats diabetes I and II
Fake TV News: Widespread and Undisclosed
Red, red wine: How it fights Alzheimer's
Roche ordered to pay $13M to users of acne drug
Melatonin may save eyesight in inflammatory disease
14 drugs identified as most urgently needing study for off-label use, Stanford professor says
Stomach ulcer bug causes bad breath
Mineral oil contamination in humans: A health problem?
Pregnancy study finds strong association between two antidepressants and heart anomalies
Potassium loss from blood pressure drugs may explain higher risk of adult diabetes
Feed a cold, feed a fever: Research shows calorie cut makes it harder to fight flu
Pain is in the eyes of the beholder
Estrogen therapy could be dangerous for women with existing heart risk
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Editors Top Five:
Optimal Dose of Vitamin E Maximizes Benefits, Minimizes Risk
Study shows pine bark reduces jetlag
Vitamin B3 reduces Alzheimer's symptoms, lesions
The upside to allergies: cancer prevention
Can rectal vitamin E induce remission in patients with mild to moderate ulcerative colitis?
In this Issue:
Eating red meat sets up target for disease-causing bacteria
Grapes may aid a bunch of heart risk factors, animal study finds
The upside to allergies: cancer prevention
New MU Study Indicates that Exercise Prevents Fatty Liver Disease
Vigorous activity protects against breast cancer
Optimal Dose of Vitamin E Maximizes Benefits, Minimizes Risk
Drinking milk to ease milk allergy
Can rectal vitamin E induce remission in patients with mild to moderate ulcerative colitis?
How did glycine significantly decrease liver injury?
Fibromyalgia can no longer be called the 'invisible' syndrome
New evidence for homeopathy
Vitamin B3 reduces Alzheimer's symptoms, lesions
Study shows pine bark reduces jetlag
Dietary sport supplement shows strong effects in the elderly
UC Davis researchers discover Achilles' heel in pancreatic cancer
Could vitamin D save us from radiation?
LOW POTASSIUM LINKED TO HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE
Doctors should disclose off-label prescribing to their patients
Can vitamins and minerals prevent hearing loss?
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Editors top five:
Biotech experts urge industry to work with researchers or risk federal action
Splenda may damage gut bacteria, boost weight gain: study
What the election means to the nutrition industry?
OSTEOPOROSIS DRUGS INCREASE RISK FOR HEART PROBLEMS
How drug companies covertly promote off-label drug use
In this issue:
Biotech experts urge industry to work with researchers or risk federal action
Fructose Sets Table For Weight Gain Without Warning
LEDs may help reduce skin wrinkles, researchers report.
10 Things the Food Industry Doesn't Want You to Know
Do cell phones increase brain cancer risk?
US suicide rate increasing
Splenda may damage gut bacteria, boost weight gain: study
How eating fruit and vegetables can improve cancer patients' response to chemotherapy
Green tea may delay onset of type 1 diabetes
Rheumatoid arthritis rising among women
OSTEOPOROSIS DRUGS INCREASE RISK FOR HEART PROBLEMS
How drug companies covertly promote off-label drug use
How toxic environmental chemical DBT affects the immune system
ANTISEIZURE DRUG COULD BE FATAL
OMEGA-3 FATTY ACID LEVELS MAY AFFECT SLEEP APNEA SEVERITY
Methylmercury warning
Grapes and grape extracts may lower cardiovascular disease risk, says review in Nutrition Research
What the election means to the nutrition industry?
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Editors Top Five:
St. John's wort relieves symptoms of major depression
New Study on Effects of Disclosing Financial Interests on Participation in Medical Research
Flu vaccine not associated with reduced hospitalizations or outpatient visits among young children
Research shows link between bisphenol A and disease in adults
Scientists develop new cancer-killing compound from salad plant
In this issue:
News media often do not report potential sources of bias in medical research
Danish study provides new information on hormone replacement therapy and the risk of heart attacks
During exercise, the human brain shifts into high gear on 'alternative energy'
Too many calories send the brain off kilter
Second lumpectomy for breast cancer reduces survival rates
DNA of good bacteria drives intestinal response to infection
New Study on Effects of Disclosing Financial Interests on Participation in Medical Research
Disinfectants can make bacteria resistant to treatment
Flu vaccine not associated with reduced hospitalizations or outpatient visits among young children
Vitamin D deficiency common in patients with IBD, chronic liver disease
New studies examine the effectiveness of probiotics in IBS
Oral vitamin D may help prevent some skin infections
Olive oil ingredient ups the time between meals
Red wine may lower lung cancer risk
Honey helps to heal wounds
Herbal Menopause Therapy a Good Fit for Breast Cancer Patients?
Bisphenol A linked to chemotherapy resistance
St. John's wort relieves symptoms of major depression
Mouse studies suggest daily dose of ginkgo may prevent brain cell damage after a stroke
Children with cystic fibrosis not well covered by guidelines for vitamin D needs
Vitamin D a key player in overall health of several body organs, says UC Riverside biochemist
Research shows link between bisphenol A and disease in adults
Pectin power
First evidence that a common pollutant may reduce iodine levels in breast milk
Vitamin K does not stem BMD decline in postmenopausal women with osteopenia ((((READ ARTICLE)))
Scientists develop new cancer-killing compound from salad plant
More Americans have, get treated for high blood pressure
Resveratrol prevents fat accumulation in livers of 'alcoholic' mice
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Editors Top Five:
Higher urinary levels of commonly used chemical, BPA, linked with cardiovascular disease, diabetes
Top-selling prescription drug mismarketed to women
'Estrogen flooding our rivers,' Université de Montréal study
Honey effective in killing bacteria that cause chronic sinusitis
Can Taurine be a potent antioxidant drug in the future?
In this Issue:
Higher urinary levels of commonly used chemical, BPA, linked with cardiovascular disease, diabetes
Research supports correlation between finger lengths and stress hormones
Colds and flu cut by one-third in study of Canada's top cold fighter in vaccinated seniors
Older people who diet without exercising lose valuable muscle mass
Does probiotic intervention induce the serum global lipid profile change?
Top-selling prescription drug mismarketed to women
'Estrogen flooding our rivers,' Université de Montréal study
Can Taurine be a potent antioxidant drug in the future?
Statins increase risk of postoperative delirium in elderly patients
Half of trials supporting FDA applications go unpublished
Indian spice reduces size of hemorrhagic stroke
Honey effective in killing bacteria that cause chronic sinusitis
Dark chocolate: Half a bar per week to keep at bay the risk of heart attack
Popular COPD treatment increases risk for cardiac events, cardiac death
Plant antioxidant may protect against radiation exposure
Isoflavone dietary supplement improves the functioning of the arteries in stroke patients
Probiotic bacteria can induce monocyte-derived dendritic cells maturation?
Fishy diet in early infancy cuts eczema risk
Researchers note differences between people and animals on calorie restriction
How does ellagic acid exert anti-cancer effect on pancreatic cancer cells?
Animals farmed for meat are the No. 1 source of food poisoning bug, study shows
Cholesterol-lowering drugs and the effect on muscle repair and regeneration
Majority of children vaccinated against hepatitis B not at increased risk of MS
Researchers study how pistachios may improve heart health
Blood thinning drug linked to increased bleeding in brain
New study proves that pain is not a symptom of arthritis, pain causes arthritis
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Editors Top Five:
1. Substance found in fruits and vegetables reduces likelihood of the flu
2. New study will make criminals sweat
3. Common bronchodilator linked to increased deaths
4. Higher urinary levels of commonly used chemical, BPA, linked with
cardiovascular disease, diabetes
5. FDA defends plastic linked with health risks
In this issue:
1. Loss of sleep, even for a single night, increases inflammation in the
body
2. Study finds B-vitamin deficiency may cause vascular cognitive
impairment
3. Innate immune system targets asthma-linked fungus for destruction
4. New study reveals higher protein breakfast may help dieters stay on
track
5. Substance found in fruits and vegetables reduces likelihood of the flu
6. Oxidative Stress: Mechanism of Cell Death Clarified
7. Study shows pine bark naturally reduces knee osteoarthritis
8. Vitamin B12 may protect the brain in old age
9. Fluctuations in serotonin transport may explain winter blues
10. Diet may eliminate spasms for infants with epilepsy
11.Calcium during pregnancy reduces harmful blood lead levels
12. Eating fish while pregnant, longer breastfeeding, lead to better infant
development
13.Is yakult helpful in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome?
14.New research could hold the key to keeping older people fit for
longer
15. COPD? Eat your veggies
16.Drinking chamomile tea may help fight complications of diabetes
17.Study highlights underlying reasons for why patients are missing
their supplementation
18.New study will make criminals sweat
19.Avoid coupon redeemers: Their stigma is contagious (unless they're
attractive)
20.Is re-emerging superbug the next MRSA?
21.Common bronchodilator linked to increased deaths
22.Higher urinary levels of commonly used chemical, BPA, linked with
cardiovascular disease, diabetes
23.Expert urges FDA to take action to reduce BPA exposure
24. FDA defends plastic linked with health risks
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Editors Top Five:
How to stop a new type of heart attack
Flu shot does not cut risk of death in elderly
Scientists discover leptin can also aid type 1 diabetics
Killer carbs -- Monash scientist finds the key to overeating as we age
Low cholesterol associated with cancer in diabetics
In This Issue:
Silver-coated endotracheal tubes appear to reduce risk of pneumonia associated with ventilator use
Arsenic exposure could increase diabetes risk
Low level cadmium exposure linked to lung disease
79 million US adults have medical bill problems or are paying off medical debt
How to stop a new type of heart attack
New research suggests diabetes transmitted from parents to children
Positive thinking may protect against breast cancer
Killer carbs -- Monash scientist finds the key to overeating as we age
The big gulp: consumers avoid extremes in soda sizes
Low cholesterol associated with cancer in diabetics
Anti-psychotic drug use in the elderly increases despite drug safety warnings
New study shows health benefits of probiotic could extend to the entire body
Anti-Cancer Flower Power
Oral Administration of Lactobacillus from Breast Milk May Treat Common Infection in Lactating Mothers
Scientists discover leptin can also aid type 1 diabetics
Flu shot does not cut risk of death in elderly
Researchers find high levels of toxic metals in herbal medicine products sold online
Caesarean babies more likely to develop diabetes
Olive leaf extract can help tackle high blood pressure and cholesterol
Why do eyelids sag with age? UCLA study answers mystery
New evidence on addiction to medicines Diazepam has effect on nerve cells in the brain reward system
Study examines use of opioids
Heart attack patients who stop statin risk death, say McGill researchers
All types of antipsychotic drugs increase the risk of stroke
Class of diabetes drugs carries significant cardiovascular risks
National Study Shows Magnesium Sulfate Reduces Risk of Cerebral Palsy in Premature Births
Sex hormones link to heart risk
Large-scale Survey Links "Burnout" to Suicidal Thoughts in Med Students
New evidence on folic acid in the diet and colon cancer
Survey: 'Tanorexia' common among university students
Post-marketing studies finding adverse events in drugs used in children
Most vaccine-allergic children can still be safely vaccinated, Hopkins experts say
Higher anaphylaxis rates after HPV vaccination: CMAJ study
Safety of antithrombotic treatment in acute coronary syndromes
Study finds B-vitamin deficiency may cause vascular cognitive impairment
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Editors Top Five:
UNC researchers find MSG use linked to obesity
Pathogen that causes disease in cattle also associated with Crohn's disease
Anemia of chronic disease: an adaptive response?
Running slows the aging clock, Stanford researchers find
Dying frogs sign of a biodiversity crisis
In this Issue:
Study: Spices may protect against consequences of high blood sugar
Invest in your family's health by budgeting for nutrient-rich foods
Hot peppers really do bring the heat
New survey: 82 percent of Americans think health care system needs major overhaul
Medical doctors who do research could be a dying breed
Pathogen that causes disease in cattle also associated with Crohn's disease
Researchers find cancer-inhibiting compound under the sea
Eat oily fish at least once a week to protect your eyesight in old age
Anemia of chronic disease: an adaptive response?
New evidence on benefits of breast feeding
Low vitamin D levels pose large threat to health
Running slows the aging clock, Stanford researchers find
Adverse reactions to antibiotics send thousands of patients to the ER
Dying frogs sign of a biodiversity crisis
The pandemic potential of H9N2 avian influenza viruses
UNC researchers find MSG use linked to obesity
New mushroom study shows the power of energy density
Potatoes may hold key to Alzheimer's treatment
Antidepressants may impair driving ability, new research finds
Playing video games offers learning across life span, say studies
Survivors of 1918 flu pandemic protected with a lifetime immunity to virus
Documentary Evidence Reveals Motives of Pharmaceutical "Seeding" Trials
Researchers link cocoa flavanols to improved brain blood flow
Chronic lead poisoning from urban soils
Infection Blocks Lung’s Protective Response Against Tobacco Smoke
36TH ISSUE 05AUG08
Human Technology Research Synopsis
36th Issue Date 5 AUG 08
Compiled By Ralph Turchiano
www.vit.bz
Editors Top Five:
Toxic drugs, toxic system: Sociologist predicts drug disasters
Study Suggests 86 Percent of Americans Could be Overweight or Obese by 2030
Flu vaccine may not protect seniors well
Chronic exposure to estrogen impairs some cognitive functions
Vitamin C injections slow tumor growth in mice
In this issue:
Is sun exposure a major cause of melanoma?
Soy foods are associated with lower sperm concentrations
Toxic chemicals found in common scented laundry products, air fresheners
Exercise could be the heart's fountain of youth
Gummy bears that fight plaque
Japanese diet rich in fish may hold secret to healthy heart
At-Home Deaths from Combining Rx Drugs, Street Drugs and/or Alcohol Skyrocket By More Than 3,000 Percent
Dietary factors appear to be associated with diabetes risk
Foods high in conjugated linoleic acids can enrich breast milk
OSU STUDY SHOWS EXPOSURE TO BAD AIR RAISES BLOOD PRESSURE
Compound that helps rice grow reduces nerve, vascular damage from diabetes
Study Suggests 86 Percent of Americans Could be Overweight or Obese by 2030
Hey fever! The surprise benefit of allergies
Frankincense provides relief to arthritis sufferers
Cholesterol-lowering drug boosts bone repair
Experts continue to cite Bifantis as promising probiotic treatment for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Exercise in a pill
Flu vaccine may not protect seniors well
New Study Shows Compounds From Soy Affect Brain and Reproductive Development
Physicians ask EPA, 'Antibiotics to cure sick apples, or sick children?'
Schizophrenia researchers welcome new blood
Outdoor Activity and Nearsightedness in Children
Chronic exposure to estrogen impairs some cognitive functions
Toxic drugs, toxic system: Sociologist predicts drug disasters
Task Force Finds No Prostate Screening Benefit for Men Over 75
Eating fish may prevent memory loss and stroke in old age
Canadian study of colds and kids: Positive safety results for ginseng extract
Vitamin C injections slow tumor growth in mice
Adults who eat eggs for breakfast lose 65 percent more weight
Sesame seed extract and konjac gum may help ward off Salmonella and E. coli
In era of pills, fewer shrinks doing talk therapy
35TH ISSUE 22JUL08
Editors Top Five:
Environmental pollutant has sex-skewing effect
Stomach bug appears to protect kids from asthma, says NYU study
Cranberry juice creates energy barrier that keeps bacteria away from cells, study shows
89 percent of children's food products provide poor nutritional quality
Schering-Plough, Merck's Vytorin misses study goal
In This Issue:
Androgen deprivation therapy for localized prostate cancer not associated with improved survival
Male cyclists risk sexual problems if they don’t choose the right bike
Aerosol toxins from red tides may cause long-term health threat
Scientists learn how food affects the brain
Risk of gall bladder disease with HRT patches lower than with HRT pills
89 percent of children's food products provide poor nutritional quality
Stomach bug appears to protect kids from asthma, says NYU study
Consumption of nut products during pregnancy linked to increased asthma in children
Environmental pollutant has sex-skewing effect
Possible link found between x-rays and prostate cancer
Study: Regular walking nearly halves elderly disability risk
The epigenetics of increasing weight through the generations
Removing ovaries during hysterectomy: Effects remain unknown
Cranberry juice creates energy barrier that keeps bacteria away from cells, study shows
Scientists identify how gastric reflux may trigger asthma
Schering-Plough, Merck's Vytorin misses study goal
34TH ISSUE 08JUL08
Editors Top Five:
Statins have unexpected effect on pool of powerful brain cells
Cholesterol drugs recommended for some 8-year-olds
Newborn vitamin A reduces infant mortality
Fish oil and red yeast rice studied for lowering blood cholesterol
New report: The truth about drug innovation
In this issue:
A blue curing light used to harden dental fillings also may stunt tumor growth, Medical College of Georgia researchers say.
New report: The truth about drug innovation
Salutary pizza spice
Morbid thoughts whet the appetite
Seniors with type 2 diabetes may experience memory declines immediately after eating unhealthy meal
Higher Coffee Consumption Associated with Lower Liver Cancer Risk
Prebiotic potential of almonds
The tummy's taste for red wine with red meat
A good cup of coffee might be just the wake-up call scientists need to stop multiple sclerosis.
United States has highest level of illegal cocaine and cannabis use, and more
Watermelon May Have Viagra-Effect
Post-exercise caffeine helps muscles refuel
Designer diet for prostate cancer
Weight Watchers Versus Fitness Centers, MU Study Finds Both Work Best in Combination
Red wine ingredient wards off effects of age on heart, bones, eyes and muscle
Statins have unexpected effect on pool of powerful brain cells
Cholesterol drugs recommended for some 8-year-olds
The benefits of green tea in reducing an important risk factor for heart disease
Infant formula blocks HIV transmission via breastfeeding
Mother's vitamin D status during pregnancy will affect her baby's dental health
Herbal remedy reduces obesity and heart disease?
Newborn vitamin A reduces infant mortality
Some antidepressants associated with gastrointestinal bleeding
Argyrin: natural substance raises hope for new cancer therapies
Leading worldwide cause of cardiovascular disease may be modified by diet
Fish oil and red yeast rice studied for lowering blood cholesterol
33RD ISSUE 23JUN08
Editors Top Five:
Heightened sense of taste can promote weight loss
Caesarean sections associated with risk of asthma
Red wine's resveratrol may help battle obesity
Did the gene for ADHD help our nomadic ancestors?
Drug reverses mental retardation caused by genetic disorder
In this issue:
Low Melatonin Associated with Increased Risk of Breast Cancer in Postmenopausal Women
Vitamin D findings point to new treatment for heart failure
Anti-inflammatory effects of pomegranate in rabbits: A potential treatment in humans?
Synthetic cocoa chemical slows growth of tumors in human cell lines
Weight gain in children has no association with sugar-sweetened beverage consumption ( junk science )
Coffee Drinkers Have Slightly Lower Death Rates Than People Who Do Not Drink Coffee
"Flavonoids for Controlling Starch Digestion: Structural Requirements for Inhibiting Human Alpha-Amylase"
Coffee's aroma kick-starts genes in the brain
Diabetes drug slows early-onset puberty in girls
Heightened sense of taste can promote weight loss
Red wine's resveratrol may help battle obesity
Did the gene for ADHD help our nomadic ancestors?
New technology may prevent vitamin B12 deficient seniors and vegetarians from needing injections
Potential new role for red grape seeds in treatment of Alzheimer's disease
Study links vitamin D to colon cancer survival
Caesarean sections associated with risk of asthma
Study: Pycnogenol® Significantly Reduces Menstrual Pain
Radiation for health
Should doctors be 'selling' drugs for the pharmaceutical industry?
Same drug, different results: MUHC researcher on the path to personalized medicine
Mayo researchers discover how measles virus spreads (in its host)
Common cooking spice shows promise in combating diabetes and obesity
Drug reverses mental retardation caused by genetic disorder
Prions are not degraded by conventional sewage treatment processes
Low vitamin D levels associated with death from cardiovascular, all causes
Lose weight on the carb-packed "big breakfast" diet
32ND ISSUE 10JUN08
In this issue:
Childhood lead exposure associated with criminal behavior in adulthood
US reporters often do a poor job of reporting about new medical treatments
People with ADHD do 1 month's less work per year
Combining exercise with hormone could prevent weight gain
Estrogen Helps Drive Distinct, Aggressive Form of Prostate Cancer
New breathing exercises help manage asthma
Intestinal bacteria promote -- and prevent -- inflammatory bowel disease
New vegetarian food with several benefits
Pycnogenol improved diabetes control and reduced antihypertensive medications
Dehydrated tomatoes show promise for preventing prostate cancer
Exercise cuts cancer death in men
US soldiers in high-tuberculosis areas face new epidemic: false positives
Whole milk is effective and cost-effective as oral contrast agent
How advanced prostate cancer becomes resistant to androgen-deprivation therapy
Bisphenol A: Controversy over widely used plastics chemical spurs product changes, regulatory debate
Vitamins Help Prevent Vision Loss from AMD---If Used Correctly
The good news in our DNA: Defects you can fix with vitamins and minerals
Is tap water safe for expectant mothers?
Despite vaccine, public should not get complacent about pneumococcal disease
Agent in red wine found to keep hearts young
Increased Incidence of Melanoma Found in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Treated with Methotrexate
Long-term pesticide exposure may increase risk of diabetes
Moores UCSD Cancer Center study links vitamin D, type 1 diabetes
Another new wrinkle in treating skin aging
Study finds Chinese food good for your heart
Men with vitamin D deficiency may have increased risk of heart attack
Eating fish and foods with omega-3 fatty acids linked to lower risk of age-related eye disease
World's oldest woman had normal brain
Solid tumor cells not killed by radiation and chemotherapy become stronger
Common bowel problem linked to chili pepper pain receptor
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