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July
2008
Warning to teens on wrist damage from excessive phone texting
They say as many as one in every six text-addicted teenager is suffering aches and pains in their wrists, arms, necks and shoulders, as a result of too much texting.
Sleep gene - search is on!
We spend — or should spend — a third of our lives sleeping,” says Amita Sehgal, PhD, Professor of Neuroscience and an Investigator with the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI). “The idea that so much time is spent in sleep is intriguing. Also, sleep deprivation has serious health consequences and impairs cognitive function.”
Frankincense reduces the symptoms of osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis; it commonly affects weight-bearing joints such as the knees and hips, along with the hands, wrists, feet and spine. The symptoms include pain, stiffness and limited movement. This randomised, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial of 70 patients will be of great interest to sufferers, especially those who don’t get adequate relief from existing treatments.
Women locked up for life for carrying typhoid
Among hospital records remaining from Long Grove asylum in Epsom, the researchers have found that a number of women suspected of carrying the disease typhoid were incarcerated for life in the asylum between 1944 and 1957.
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July
2008
Living with someone reduces risk of developing Alzheimer’s
“This is, for me, an overwhelming start,” says Mr Hakansson. “It’s the first study I’ve done in this field, and the results are astounding. They indicate a very strong correlation between this type of social factor and the risk of developing dementia.”
Obesity predisposition linked to brain’s reward system
“Previous research has demonstrated that food intake leads to an increase in the release of dopamine, in the circuits that mediate the pleasurable aspects of eating,” Pothos explains. “Also, chronic food deprivation resulting in decreased body weight leads to decreased dopamine levels. Therefore, increased food intake may represent a compensatory attempt to restore baseline dopamine levels.”
Soy lowers sperm levels
In the largest study in humans to examine the relationship between semen quality and phytoestrogens (plant compounds that can behave like the hormone, oestrogen), Dr Jorge Chavarro, a research fellow in the department of nutrition at Harvard School of Public Health, Boston, USA, and his colleagues found that men who ate the most soy food had 41 million sperm per millilitre less than men who did not consume soy products. (The “normal” sperm concentration for men ranges between 80-120 million/ml).
Women unhappier than men later in life
In their analysis, the researchers control for birth cohort and demographic characteristics such as race and education. They find that women are, on average, happier than men in early adulthood - but the glow wears off with time. Specifically, after the age of 48, men’s overall happiness exceeds women’s happiness.
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July
2008
How mixing medications can be fatal
In a study which examined almost 50 million U.S. death certificates from 1983 to 2004, the researchers focused on the 200,000 deaths from medication errors and found a huge increase in fatal domestic medication errors involving alcohol and/or street drugs.
A daily 45 minute walk limits the impact of diabetes
According to the World Health Organization, back in 2000 at least 171 million people worldwide were suffering from diabetes and it is estimated that by the year 2030, this number will almost double.
Most adults in U.S. will be overweight or obese by 2030
The researchers conducted projection analyses based on data collected over the past three decades from nationally representative surveys. Their projections illustrate the potential burden of the U.S. obesity epidemic if current trends continue
Experts say women are damaging their breasts by wearing the wrong bra
The research led by Dr. Joanna Scurr shows that breasts move up to 21cm (8.26 inches) during exercise and they move up and down, in and out and from side to side but most bras are designed to limit just vertical movement
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29
July
2008
Cranberry juice shows promise for urinary tract infections
A new study by researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) reveals that the juice changes the thermodynamic properties of bacteria in the urinary tract, creating an energy barrier that prevents the microorganisms from getting close enough to latch onto cells and initiate an infection.
Modifying your salt intake has the potential to prevent exercise-induced asthma
The study by exercise physiologist Timothy Mickleborough and his research team in IU Bloomington’s Department of Kinesiology demonstrated for the first time that modifying salt intake for two weeks alters airway inflammation and the flow of oxygen into the bloodstream, termed the diffusion capacity of the lungs.
Hey fever! The surprise benefit of allergies
In a paper to be presented at an international symposium in Sydney next week (Monday 28th July), the researchers show that people with one of these atopic diseases are up to 25 percent less likely to get the most common type of Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL
Clinical trials to examine mushrooms’ cancer-fighting properties
Earlier laboratory studies successfully used a mushroom extract to slow breast cancer growth in mice and lower the level of male hormones involved in prostate cancer, opening the door for clinical studies to determine the impact of eating mushrooms on these cancers.
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July
2008
The stigma of being mentally ill
The poll conducted by the charity Rethink found that nine out of ten people with mental health problems in England say they are frequently stigmatised and often by those closest to them.
Xylitol ‘gummy bears’ may prevent dental problems
Research published today in the open access journal BMC Oral Health describes how giving children four of the xylitol bears three times a day during school hours results in a decrease in the plaque bacteria that cause tooth decay.
Study shows emergency physicians have good first instincts in diagnosing heart attacks
One of the most common complaints we see in the Emergency Department is chest pain,” said Chadwick Miller, M.D., lead author and assistant professor of emergency medicine at Wake Forest Baptis. That’s why it is so important to figure out if we’re doing a good job of diagnosing and treating heart attacks, or if there’s a better way to do it.”
Energy drinks associated with risk-taking behaviors among college students
Although few researchers have examined energy drink consumption, a researcher at the University at Buffalo’s Research Institute on Addictions (RIA) has been investigating links between energy drinks and public health concerns like substance abuse and risky behaviors.
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July
2008
jIM WALLIS, A PROFESSOR OF PSYCHOLOGY AT BRIGHTON UNIVERSITY TALKS ABOUT HIS WORK WITH THE ORGANIZATION FOOTBALL 4 PEACE. A PROJECT WHICH BRINGS TOGETHER THE CHILDREN FROM ISRAEL & PALESTINE
GEORGE THOMAS MEDICINE MAN TALKS ABOUT THE POWER OF FORGIVENESS
JULIA ARMSTRONG UNRAVELS THE DIFFERENT THOUGHT PROCESSES OF MEN & WOMEN WITH REGARDING THE REPORT THAT SAYS MEN ARE MORE SPITEFUL THAN WOMEN
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July
2008
Endurance exercise makes heart younger
The researchers also showed that by one metabolic measure, women benefited more than men from the training. “We know that the heart deteriorates as people get older, and that’s largely because they don’t stay as active as they used to,” says first author Pablo F. Soto, M.D., instructor in medicine in the Cardiovascular Division. “Past research has suggested that exercise can reverse some effects of aging, and we wanted to see what effect it would have specifically on the heart.”
Detox diet causes woman serious brain damage
Dawn Page, a 52 year old mother of two who weighed 12st, went on the detox ‘Amazing Hydration diet’ in 2001 but began vomiting severely soon after starting the diet and had stomach cramps……..Days later she suffered a massive epileptic fit and brain damage caused by severe sodium deficiency
Shocking new figures reveal the extent of Britain’s alcohol problem
These figures equate to in excess of 800,000 people each year being admitted to hospital with illnesses and injuries incurred as a result of alcohol and are four times higher than the official figure.
Viagra improves sex for women on antidepressants
Researchers in the U.S. say women taking antidepressants who were given Viagra had fewer sexual side effects than those who took a placebo. Drugs which treat depression often cause sexual dysfunction and this unwanted side effect often prompts many people to stop taking the medication. Some research has suggested that Viagra might help these women, but this latest study is one of the first to show this benefit.
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23
July
2008
Discovery of new anatomical path through which the brain and spleen communicate
The spleen, once thought to be an unnecessary bit of tissue, is now regarded as an organ where important information from the nervous reaches the immune system. Understanding this process could ultimately lead to treatments that target the spleen to send the right message when fighting human disease.
Mauricio Rosas-Ballina, MD, working with colleagues in the laboratory of Kevin J. Tracey, MD, figured out that macrophages in the spleen were making tumor necrosis factor, a powerful inflammation-producing molecule. When they stimulated the vagus nerve, a long nerve that goes from the base of the brain into thoracic and abdominal organs, tumor necrosis factor (TNF) production in the spleen decreased. This study complements previous research performed in Dr. Tracey’s laboratory, which showed that stimulation of the vagus nerve increases survival in laboratory models of sepsis.
No doubt: sun causes melanomas
Professor Scott Menzies, director of the Sydney Melanoma Diagnostic Centre, argues that melanoma is far more common on body sites receiving more sun exposure and in people of races who tend to burn rather than tan. In the same article, Sam Shuster, a consultant dermatologist at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, argues that while sun exposure causes the most common forms of skin cancers, there is no conclusive evidence that ultraviolet radiation from the sun causes the rarer and more serious malignant melanoma.
New study finds working age adults with major chronic conditions grew 25 percent over 10 years
The number of working-age adults who reported having at least one of seven major chronic conditions grew 25 percent since 1997, to a total of nearly 58 million by 2006. Besides overall growth in the adult population, the increase over the period reflects rising rates of chronic disease prevalence among nonelderly adults. The research focused on nonelderly adults with chronic conditions because their greater health needs make them particularly sensitive to changes in the economy and the health care system. Studies have found that people with chronic conditions disproportionately account for three-quarters of all personal medical spending in the United States. As the nation struggles with unchecked health care costs, growth in the chronically ill population and the potential consequences of their unmet needs for care is cause for concern.
Tattoos - who gets rid of them and why
A team led by Myrna Armstrong of Texas Tech University visited tattoo removal clinics in Arizona, Colorado, Massachusetts and Texas to find out who was getting rid of their tattoos and why.
Tattoo removal is a miserable experience where repeated laser treatments are used to remove the ink and layers of skin are subjected to pulses of light from the laser to break up the tattoo pigment; it can be painful and a local anaesethic is sometimes used. Over several weeks the body’s scavenger cells remove the treated pigmented areas but more than one treatment is usually needed to remove all of the tattoo. Apparently about one-fourth of adults age 18 to 30 have a tattoo, and while the vast majority of individuals who are tattooed are pleased with their skin markings, the popularity and prevalence of tattoos often mean that dermatologists are increasingly hearing stories of regrets and requests for tattoo removal.
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23
July
2008
Cranberry juice shows promise for urinary tract infections
A new study by researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) reveals that the juice changes the thermodynamic properties of bacteria in the urinary tract, creating an energy barrier that prevents the microorganisms from getting close enough to latch onto cells and initiate an infection.
Epilepsy drug may raise the risk of birth defects
They say the drug topiramate taken alone or with other epilepsy drugs during pregnancy may increase the risk of birth defects such as cleft palates or cleft lips and genital birth defects
Study shows promising results in deep brain stimulation for treatment-resistant depression
The researchers were able to track the clinical response of the patients over a 12-month period using standard depression rating scales as well as various quantitative measures of behavior and general functioning, neuropsychological testing and scanning of both regional brain blood flow and glucose metabolism using positron emission tomography (PET).
Class action over lead in lipstick
The high lead levels were revealed following scientific investigations in October last year on behalf of the U.S. consumer group The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics which tested 33 brand-name lipsticks and found two-thirds contained detectable levels of lead; of those, half were above the lead limit for lead in candy
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22
July
2008
Coffee and smoking notorious at Alcoholics Anonymous meetings
“Drinking coffee and smoking cigarettes are part of the culture of AA, but we knew little about the degree to which this occurred, how much more prevalent these behaviors were compared to the general American population, or why AA participants actually drank coffee or smoked cigarettes,” said Peter R. Martin, professor of psychiatry and pharmacology, director of the Vanderbilt Addiction Center at the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, and corresponding author for the study.
Loud music leads to more drinking in less time
“Previous research had shown that fast music can cause fast drinking, and that music versus no music can cause a person to spend more time in a bar,” said Nicolas Guéguen, a professor of behavioral sciences at the Université de Bretagne-Sud in France, and corresponding author for the study. “This is the first time that an experimental approach in a real context found the effects of loud music on alcohol consumption.”
Regular meals important for the health
People who eat at irregular times run a greater risk of developing insulin resistance and what is known as metabolic syndrome, according to a study from the Swedish medical university Karolinska Institutet.
Too much sleep increases the risk of stroke in older women
According to a new study by a team at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City, the habitual sleep patterns in postmenopausal women could be significant in predicting their risk of an ischemic stroke. The researchers studied 93,676 postmenopausal women and found that those who regularly slept nine hours or more were 70 percent more likely to have an ischemic stroke, compared with women who slept seven hours a night.
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July
2008
A genetic tool for cleaner water
In a series of proof-of-concept experiments, Duke University engineers demonstrated that short strands of genetic material could successfully target a matching portion of a gene in a common fungus found in water and make it stop working. If this new approach can be perfected, the researchers believe that it could serve as the basis for a device to help solve the problem of safe drinking water in Third World countries without water treatment facilities.
Culturally tailored education can improve blood sugar control in type 2 diabetes
This conclusion was reached by a team of Cochrane Researchers after they considered the data in 11 trials that involved 1,603 people.
Type 2 diabetes is a particular problem for minority ethnic groups who originate from developing countries, but live in upper-middle income or high income countries. These people tend to have low socio-economic status and find that they are faced with many physical, communication and cultural barriers that make it difficult to access healthcare effectively.
Risky drinking in over 55s becomes the focus of new research
Traditionally, risky drinking in young men and women receives most attention but the ageing process means that older people experience alcohol-related problems at lower consumption levels. It is now estimated that 60% of older people coming into hospital because of repeated falls, confusion, chest infections and heart failure have undiagnosed alcohol problems.
Suckling infants trigger surges of trust hormone in mothers’ brains
The study, published on 18th July in the journal PLoS Computational Biology, focuses on the role of oxytocin, a very important hormone recently found be involved in the enhancement of “trust” and love in humans and animals. Oxytocin has long been known to be the trigger that, when released into the blood, causes milk to be let down from the mammary gland. When oxytocin is released within the brain, it also helps to strengthen the bond between mother and child, but to have these effects, a very large amount must be released abruptly to cause a wave of the hormone that can spread through the brain.
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19
July
2008
IN THIS WEEKS SHOW, WE RERUN THE INTERVIEW WITH STEVE ROSS, AN EXPERT IN THE RIFE MACHINE.
JULIA ARMSTRONG TALKS ABOUT THE MEDITATIVE STATE YOU CAN ENJOY WHEN RUNNING AND WHY EVEN THOUGH YOUR BODY IS PHYSICALLY TIED, YOU HAVE LOADS OF ENERGY.
AND GEORGE THOMAS MEDICINE MAN EXPLAINED TO ME HOW TO GET STARTED IN UNDERSTANDING MIND BODY AWRENESS
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