Lifestyle
Water Quality Linked to Milk Production
May 23, 2013 11:56 am | by Pennsylvania State Univ. | News | CommentsA study of water supplies on dairy farms found that about a quarter of those tested had at least one water-quality issue. And average milk production for these farms was about 10 percent lower than farms with good water quality.
Overeating is Learned in Infancy
May 23, 2013 7:00 am | by Brigham Young Univ. | News | CommentsIn the long run, encouraging a baby to finish the last ounce in their bottle might be doing more harm than good. Though the calories soon burn off, a bad habit remains.
Calorie Restriction Delays Nerve Cell Loss
May 22, 2013 11:54 am | by MIT, Picower Institute for Learning and Memory | News | CommentsActivating an enzyme— known to play a role in the anti-aging benefits of calorie restriction— delays the loss of brain cells and preserves cognitive function in mice.
Meat Leftovers Can Make Nutritious Ice Cream
May 21, 2013 12:21 pm | by European Research Media Center, Youris.com | News | CommentsFood industries are now turning meat leftovers into high-protein content ingredients for food supplements, or to be added to processed food, including ice cream.
Coca-Cola Aided Study Examines At-Home Recycling
May 21, 2013 7:00 am | by Univ. of Exeter | News | CommentsA new study aims to understand why recycling rates are so low in Great Britain and France, despite people expressing strong beliefs towards environmental behaviors.
Multitasking Neurons Key to Complex Brain Functions
May 20, 2013 12:07 pm | by MIT, Anne Trafton | News | CommentsNeurons that can multitask greatly enhance the brain’s computational power, study finds.
Boycott of Vaccine Causes Measles Surge a Decade Later
May 20, 2013 12:05 pm | by Associated Press, Maria Cheng | News | CommentsMore than a decade ago, British parents refused to give measles shots to at least a million children because of a vaccine scare that raised the specter of autism. Now, health officials are scrambling to catch up and stop a growing epidemic of the contagious disease.
High SPF Ratings on Sunscreen are Misleading
May 20, 2013 11:59 am | by Associated Press, Matthew Perrone | News | CommentsNew sunscreen labels on store shelves are designed to make the products more effective and easier to use. But, many sunscreens continue to carry SPF ratings that some experts consider misleading and potentially dangerous.
Coffee May Lower Risk of Liver Disease
May 20, 2013 7:00 am | by Mayo Clinic | News | CommentsRegular consumption of coffee is associated with a reduced risk of primary sclerosing cholangitis, an autoimmune liver disease.
Ginger Compounds May Treat Asthma
May 20, 2013 7:00 am | by American Thoracic Society | News | CommentsResearch shows that purified components of ginger may have properties that help asthma patients breathe more easily.
Organic Food Gains Political Clout
May 17, 2013 1:33 pm | by Associated Press, Mary Jalonick | News | CommentsThe organic food industry is gaining clout on Capitol Hill, prompted by rising consumer demand and its entry into traditional farm states.
One Yellow Fever Shot is Enough
May 17, 2013 1:21 pm | by Associated Press | News | CommentsThe World Health Organization says a yellow fever booster vaccination given 10 years after the initial shot isn't necessary.
Focus on Color Means White Veggies are Overlooked
May 15, 2013 12:02 pm | by Purdue Univ. | News | CommentsColorful vegetables are promoted as key to a healthy diet, but white vegetables, especially potatoes, shouldn't be forgotten.
How Sharply Should U.S. Cut Salt?
May 15, 2013 7:00 am | by Associated Press, Lauran Neergaard | News | CommentsA surprising new report questions public health efforts to get Americans to sharply cut back on salt, saying it's not clear whether eating super-low levels is worth the struggle.
New Options for Breast Cancer Surgery
May 14, 2013 12:40 pm | by Associated Press, Marilynn Marchione | News | CommentsNew approaches are dramatically changing the way breast cancer operations are done, giving women more options, faster treatment, smaller scars, fewer long-term side effects and better cosmetic results.
Coal Plant Emissions May Increase Suicides
May 14, 2013 7:00 am | by Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center | News | CommentsNew research finds that suicide, while strongly associated with psychiatric conditions, also correlates with environmental pollution.
Bed Rest May Be Detrimental to Pregnancy
May 14, 2013 7:00 am | by Associated Press, Lauran Neergaard | News | CommentsNew research is raising fresh concern that an age-old treatment for troubled pregnancies— bed rest— doesn't seem to prevent premature birth, and might even worsen that risk.
Eating Insects is Good for You And the World
May 13, 2013 2:08 pm | by Associated Press, Frances D'Emilio | News | CommentsEdible insects are being promoted as a low-fat, high-protein food for people, pets and livestock.
Hackers Steal $45 M Using a ‘Flash Mob’
May 10, 2013 11:55 am | by Associated Press, Colleen Long | News | CommentsThe sophistication of a global network of thieves who drained cash machines around the globe of an astonishing $45 million in mere hours sent ripples through the security world.
Flu Pandemic is Possible
May 10, 2013 11:52 am | by MIT, Anne Trafton | News | CommentsA study has identified influenza viruses circulating in pigs and birds that could pose a risk to humans.
Wearable Robots Becoming More Practical
May 9, 2013 11:30 am | by Associated Press, Carla Johnson | News | CommentsEleven years ago, Michael Gore was paralyzed from the waist down in a workplace accident, yet he rises from his wheelchair to his full 6-foot-2-inches and walks across the room with help from a lightweight wearable robot.
Fish Oil Won't Prevent Heart Attacks for Many
May 9, 2013 11:17 am | by Associated Press, Marilynn Marchione | News | CommentsEating fish is good for your heart but taking fish oil capsules does not help people at high risk of heart problems who are already taking heart medications.
Wrigley Pulls Caffeinated Gum
May 9, 2013 7:00 am | by Associated Press, Mary Jalonick | News | CommentsWrigley says it is taking a new caffeinated gum off the market temporarily as the Food and Drug Administration investigates the safety of added caffeine.
Champagne May Improve Memory
May 9, 2013 7:00 am | by Univ. of Reading | News | CommentsDrinking one to three glasses of champagne a week may counteract the memory loss associated with aging, and could help delay the onset of degenerative brain disorders, such as dementia.
Sunshine Can Benefit Overall Health
May 8, 2013 2:14 pm | by Univ. of Edinburgh | News | CommentsExposing skin to sunlight may help to reduce blood pressure, cut the risk of heart attack and stroke, a study suggests. Findings suggest that exposure to sunlight improves health overall, because the benefits of reducing blood pressure far outweigh the risk of developing skin cancer.
