A Blood Test For Depression Shows The Illness Is Not A Matter Of Will
A Blood Test For Depression Shows The Illness Is Not A Matter Of Will.
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Researchers find 23 genes linked to increased risk of prostate cancer – Newsday
Researchers find 23 genes linked to increased risk of prostate cancer – Newsday.
Metformin Activated Gene AMPK Slows the Aging Process
According to Dr. Walker AMPK is thought to be a key target of metformin, a drug used to treat type 2 diabetes, and that metformin activates AMPK via GEN | News Highlights:Activated Gene Slows the Aging Process.
Special nail polish may help detect date-rape drugs – CBS News
They are developing a nail polish that changes color when it is exposed to date-rape drugs such as Rohypnol, Xanax and GHB, to help women detect if the colorless, odorless compounds have been slipped into their drinks. via Special nail polish may help detect date-rape drugs – CBS News.
First app to measure alcohol related tremors | Business Line
Toronto, Aug 29: Scientists have developed the world’s first app to measure strength of tremors owing to alcohol withdrawal, providing guidance to direct treatment decisions. The app also shows promise in making solid predictions about whether the tremor is real or fake. Withdrawal is a potentially fatal condition that is easily treated with benzodiazepine drugs,… Read More »
ZMapp cures monkeys of Ebola virus – CBS News
in people, who can take up to 21 days to show symptoms and are not infected the way these monkeys were in a lab. Several experts said it’s not possible to estimate a window of opportunity for treating people, but that it was encouraging that the animals recovered when treated even after advanced disease developed.… Read More »
10 Outstanding Tacos in San Diego | mexican food – Zagat
10 Outstanding Tacos in San Diego | mexican food – Zagat.
GEN | News Highlights:Gut Microbiome Serves as Colorectal Cancer Screening Tool
Scientists from the University of Michigan report that an analysis of the gut microbiome more successfully distinguished healthy individuals from those with precancerous adenomatous polyps and those with invasive colorectal cancer compared with assessment of clinical risk factors and fecal occult blood testing. They reported the results of their study (“The Human Gut Microbiome as… Read More »
Rare Gene Mutation PALB2 Increases Breast Cancer Risk
It is part of a very big picture: Rare Gene Mutation PALB2 Increases Breast Cancer Risk.
Feds Stop Public Disclosure of Many Hospital Errors : News : Headlines & Global News
The federal government this month has silently stopped publicly reporting incidents such as hospitals leaving foreign objects in patients’ bodies, and other life-threatening mistakes, USA Today reports. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) denied it was making the change last year. Share This Story CMS removed the data on eight avoidable “hospital acquired… Read More »
Aspirin cuts cancer rates, review finds – Health – CBC News
Aspirin cuts cancer rates, review finds – Health – CBC News.
Vitamin D and Dementia: A Very Close Tie
Older patients with very low levels of vitamin D have about a 122% increased risk for dementia compared with those with higher levels, according to a large, prospective, population-based study. The study provides “robust evidence” of the link between vitamin D and cognition and adds important new information to the association, said study author David… Read More »
Pros Outweigh Cons for Regular Aspirin
The cardiovascular, cancer, and survival benefits of regular aspirin use outweigh the harms for average-risk adults, according to a comprehensive review. The relative risk reduction was between 7% for women and 9% for men for myocardial infarction, stroke, and cancer combined over a 10-year period. Long-term, regular aspirin use was associated with a 4% reduction… Read More »
Japanese MILF’s pubic hair removal
Different cultures have different norms regarding the acceptability of body hair. For example, in many countries of the world, women are largely expected to shave their legs and underarm hair when going out in public. But what about that other, far less public patch of hair? The latest edition of Shogakukan’s News Post Seven teamed up… Read More »
FDA plans to regulate lab tests | TheHill
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) notified top lawmakers Thursday of its plan to begin regulating laboratory tests used to diagnose dangerous diseases. The announcement comes almost a month after Senate Democrats pushed the Office of Management and Budget to release FDA guidance that had been held up for years. The agency attached the proposed… Read More »
Blood test may reveal risk of suicide, researchers say | Daily Digest News
By Lisa Rennie, Daily Digest News Thursday, July 31, 2014 Researchers have discovered that alterations to one gene that is linked to stress reactions may provide physicians with an opportunity to identify the risk of a patient attempting suicide, which can be detected in a simple blood test. In 2011, 39,518 suicides were reported… Read More »
No TV or obesity, but ancient people still had heart disease – FOX 29 News Philadelphia | WTXF-TV
By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, July 31, 2014 (HealthDay News) — They may not have had fast food, TVs or cigarettes, but people of ancient times commonly developed clogged heart arteries — and a new research review speculates on some reasons why. Using CT scans of mummified remains from ancient Egypt, Peru, the Aleutian… Read More »
THE end of DOCTORS: HealthTap’s Video Chatting Doctors Want to End Your WebMD Meltdowns | Business | WIRED
Follow Wired Twitter Facebook RSS HealthTap’s Video Chatting Doctors Want to End Your WebMD Meltdowns By Issie Lapowsky 07.30.14 | 9:00 am | Permalink Share on Facebook 198 inShare16 HealthTap “On the internet,” says Ron Gutman, “every headache becomes a brain tumor in four clicks or less.” For Gutman and his colleagues in the world of health tech,… Read More »
Chickens Share Backyards and Pests With Dogs, Cats – ABC News
Chickens Share Backyards and Pests With Dogs, Cats LOS ANGELES — Jul 30, 2014, 9:51 AM ET By SUE MANNING Associated Press Associated Press The popular push for locally produced food has spawned flocks of backyard chickens in urban neighborhoods nationwide, but people may not realize that feasting on fresh eggs can mean subjecting their… Read More »
Running 5 minutes a day can extend life, study says
Running for as little as five minutes a day could significantly lower a person’s risk of dying prematurely, according to a large-scale new study of exercise and mortality. The findings suggest that the benefits of even small amounts of vigorous exercise may be much greater than experts had assumed. In recent years, moderate exercise,… Read More »
Fruits, Veggies May Have Their Limits in Boosting Lifespan – WebMD
5 servings day Fruits, Veggies May Have Their Limits in Boosting Lifespan – WebMD.
New Human Body Part Discovered — But Not Everyone May Have It | TheBlaze.com
It was surprising when scientists discovered a new part of the human body earlier this year, but understandable that it had gone undetected for so long given that it’s only 15 microns thick (it’s in the eye). But another, larger part of the human body will now need to be added to anatomy books. A ligament… Read More »
Scientists Scanned Woman’s Brain During ‘Out-of-Body Experience’ and This Is What They Found | TheBlaze.com
Wait, you mean not everyone has out-of-body experiences at their own will? It was apparently a surprise for a University of Ottawa graduate student studying psychology that it was unusual for her to be able to will herself out of her body, as she claims she can do. Scientists monitored activity in the woman’s… Read More »
9 Things to Know About Reviving the Recently Dead | Science | WIRED
9 Things to Know About Reviving the Recently Dead By Greg Miller In 1986, a two-and-a-half year-old girl named Michelle Funk fell into a stream and drowned. By the time paramedics found her, she hadn’t been breathing for more than an hour. Her heart was stopped. In other words, she was dead. Somewhat inexplicably, the… Read More »
Ebola virus: What you need to know to protect yourself – Toronto – CBC News
A Toronto doctor who specializes in the treatment of tropical diseases says it’s unlikely a recent outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus in West Africa could spread to North America. Dr. Jay Keystone, who works in the tropical diseases unit of Toronto General Hospital, was interviewed Wednesday on CBC Radio’s Metro Morning. A woman puts on… Read More »
Could epidemic of heart attacks in men be from bitchy male hating wives?
With so much misandry being promoted in the MSM and a open war on men being waged by the americian legal system. Most men will not enjoy any retirment years past their ability to support a nagging wife. Many studies have investigated the link between marriage and heart health. In March this year,… Read More »
How to Keep Your Muscles Strong as You Age – WSJ
Vitamin D and Protein as well as working your ass hard…. How to Keep Your Muscles Strong as You Age – WSJ.
Ebola called ‘out of control’ in West Africa
Ebola called ‘out of control’ in West Africa.
The Troubling Connection Between Pesticides and Autism – Pacific Standard: The Science of Society
Children with autism spectral disorders were found to have had a 60 percent greater chance of having had organophosphates sprayed near their mothers’ homes while they were still in the womb. Children with development disorders were nearly 150 percent more likely to have had carbamate pesticides applied near the home during their mothers’ pregnancy. Both of the associations grew… Read More »
Cocoa Extract May Help Treat Alzheimer’s
Here’s the science breakdown: In the brain of a person with Alzheimer’s, a protein called beta-amyloid accumulates in the gaps that exist between nerve cells, which disrupts the flow of signals between them and eventually leads to memory problems and worse. That’s the science breakdown? WTF But relying upon mice genetically-engineered to mimic Alzheimer’s, researchers found that lavado… Read More »
Here’s What We Know So Far About How Marijuana Affects Health
y Rachael Rettner, Senior Writer Published: 06/05/2014 02:46 PM EDT on LiveScience Many people think that smoking pot is harmless, but there’s good evidence that the drug has at least some negative effects on health, a new review says. Some people who smoke marijuana can become addicted, and use of the drug in the… Read More »
Does exercise reduce the risk of obesity by boosting levels of good bacteria in the gut? | Mail Online
Does exercise reduce the risk of obesity by boosting levels of good bacteria in the gut? | Mail Online.
Killing a Patient to Save His Life – NYTimes.com
PITTSBURGH — Trauma patients arriving at an emergency room here after sustaining a gunshot or knife wound may find themselves enrolled in a startling medical experiment. Surgeons will drain their blood and replace it with freezing saltwater. Without heartbeat and brain activity, the patients will be clinically dead. And then the surgeons will try to… Read More »
Does exercise reduce the risk of obesity by boosting levels of good bacteria in the gut? | Mail Online
Does exercise reduce the risk of obesity by boosting levels of good bacteria in the gut? | Mail Online.
Killing a Patient to Save His Life – NYTimes.com
Killing a Patient to Save His Life – NYTimes.com.
bexarotene ‘rapidly cleared’ Alzheimer’s brain plaquesin mice
Destructive plaques found in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients have been rapidly cleared by researchers testing a cancer drug on mice. The US study, published in the journal Science, reported the plaques were broken down at “unprecedented” speed. Tests also showed an improvement in some brain function. Specialists said the results were promising, but warned… Read More »
Arguing and being around bitchy needy people is killing you
(NaturalNews) Everyone argues from time to time, whether it is with friends, family, or neighbors. While these arguments can be stressful, few people think about the health risks that may be involved if they continue to engage in these arguments. A new study has found that arguing with others frequently may increase the risk of… Read More »
Only 4 percent of 20 million annual norovirus outbreaks traced to private homes – UPI.com
Norovirus is extremely contagious, with an estimated infectious dose as low as 18 viral particles — the amount on the head of a pin could sicken more than 1,000 people. By Alex Cukan | June 4, 2014 at 3:20 PM | 1 Comment Only 4 percent of norovirus food outbreaks were traced to… Read More »
Chemical exposure during fetal development to blame for Autism – NaturalNews.com
(NaturalNews) Autism rates have risen from 1:10,000 in 1981 to 1:68 in 2014. Multiple studies have shown that the prevalence of toxins in our environment to which children are exposed during their developmental stages are the main culprit; however, many other factors should be considered as well, including GMOs and vaccinations. The multitude of dangers… Read More »
EXCLUSIVE: Natural News tests flu vaccine for heavy metals, finds 25,000 times higher mercury level than EPA limit for water – NaturalNews.com
(NaturalNews) Mercury tests conducted on vaccines at the Natural News Forensic Food Lab have revealed a shockingly high level of toxic mercury in an influenza vaccine (flu shot) made by GlaxoSmithKline (lot #9H2GX). Tests conducted via ICP-MS document mercury in the Flulaval vaccine at a shocking 51 parts per million, or over 25,000 times higher… Read More »
Doctors turn to artificial intelligence when they’re stumped | The Rundown | PBS NewsHour
BY Daniela Hernandez, Kaiser Health News June 2, 2014 at 11:47 AM EDT Photo by Rebecca Emery/Getty Images Long Island dermatologist Kavita Mariwalla knows well how to treat acne, burns and rashes. But when a patient came in with a potentially disfiguring case of bullous pemphigoid—a rare skin condition that causes large, watery blisters—she was… Read More »
BMC Infectious Diseases | Full text | How long do nosocomial pathogens persist on inanimate surfaces? A systematic review
Table 1 Persistence of clinically relevant bacteria on dry inanimate surfaces. Type of bacterium Duration of persistence (range) Reference(s) Acinetobacter spp. 3 days to 5 months [18, 25, 28, 29, 87, 88] Bordetella pertussis 3 – 5 days [89, 90] Campylobacter jejuni up to 6 days [91] Clostridium difficile (spores) 5 months [92–94] Chlamydia… Read More »
Why You Hate Work – NYTimes.com
THE way we’re working isn’t working. Even if you’re lucky enough to have a job, you’re probably not very excited to get to the office in the morning, you don’t feel much appreciated while you’re there, you find it difficult to get your most important work accomplished, amid all the distractions, and you don’t believe… Read More »
A Social Brain Is a Smarter Brain – Andy Zynga – Harvard Business Review
It is well established that brain games and puzzles act as calisthenics for our brains, expanding their capacity and improving their overall health. More surprising are the findings of a study led by researchers at the University of Michigan. It shows that just as effective in building cognitive strength are social interactions. The design of… Read More »
Your cynicism may be hurting your brain | TheCelebrityCafe.com
A study from researchers at the University of Eastern Finland shows that there may be a link between cynicism and brain health. This study was published in the Journal of American Academy of Neurology. According to Austrian Tribune, those who are less likely to trust others are more likely to develop dementia. Those who have… Read More »
Gene Defect may lead to Lung Cancer in 1 in 4 Smokers | Techsonia
In general, smokers have 15 percent chance of developing lung cancer. This percent is very much greater than the non-smokers, according to Richard Houlston, lead author of the study. He says, “Our results show that some smokers with BRCA2 mutations are at an enormous risk of lung cancer — somewhere in the region of 25… Read More »
Lies, Damned Lies, and Vegetarianism: Part 1. « AnthonyColpo
Lies, Damned Lies, and Vegetarianism: Part 1. Posted In Cardiovascular Fitness,Health,Nutrition “In earlier times, they had no statistics, and so they had to fall back on lies.” -Original author unknown — Hey everyone, Last time we spoke, I promised my next article would discuss the type of diet that’s been shown in clinical trials to… Read More »
Meat Eaters, Vegetarians & Vegans Have Same Mortality Rates Unless… !
Meat Eaters, Vegetarians & Vegans Have Same Mortality Rates Unless… !OrangesIn a previous post, I suggested that a Vegan diet is all that’s necessary to live a longer and healthier life. I stand corrected. Research shows that Meat Eater, Vegan and Vegetarian mortality rates are the same. The good news is that simple adjustments to… Read More »
The Psychology Of Loves That Last A Lifetime
The trifecta of a romantic relationship — intense love, sexual desire and long-term attachment — can seem elusive, but it may not be as uncommon or unattainable in marriages as we’ve been conditioned to think. “We are born to love,” writes anthropologist and author of Why We Love, Helen Fisher. “That feeling of elation that… Read More »
Strange Brews: The Genes of Craft Beer – NYTimes.com
SAN DIEGO — Troels Prahl, a brewer and microbiologist at the Southern California yeast distributor White Labs, sits at his company’s tasting room bar with four half-pints of beer. He describes each between thoughtful sips. The first has a malty backbone and a crisp body of raspberry, rosemary and banana, he says; the second, a… Read More »