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Serotonin not found to be a major player in depression
New study throws into question long-held belief about depression PUBLIC RELEASE DATE: 27-Aug-2014 “serotonin is not a major player in the condition, and different factors must be involved” New evidence...
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Copper Surfaces Could Reduce Hospital Acquired Infections
27 JUL 2012 - Hospital-acquired infections kill around 100,000 people annually in the United States - adds an additional 19 days of hospitalization and $43,000 in costs - 5%t of patients admitted to...
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Wine only protects against CVD in people who exercise
Barcelona, Spain – Sunday 31 August 2014: Wine only protects against cardiovascular disease (CVD) in people who exercise, according to results from the In Vino Veritas (IVV) study presented at ESC...
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Potassium-rich foods cut stroke, death risks among older women
American Heart Association Rapid Access Journal Report September 04, 2014 | Categories: Stroke News Study Highlights •Older women who eat foods with higher amounts of potassium may be at lower risk of...
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15 Syrian Children Die of UN Measles Vaccines
Thursday, 18 September 2014 The UN has halted a measles vaccination campaign in northern Syria after at least 15 children died after receiving shots, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and World Health...
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Despite rumors of sabotage, health experts believe that it was a bad batch of...
By Aileen Graef | Sept. 17, 2014 at 9:48 AM ALEPPO, Syria, Sept. 17 (UPI) – At least 36 children are dead after receiving tainted measles vaccines at U.N. clinics Monday night in the rebel-held region...
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High levels of DDT in breast milk
” more than 300 times higher than the level allowed in cow’s milk” 7 SEP 2012 The highest levels ever of DDT in breast milk have been measured in mothers living in malaria-stricken villages in South...
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Even in normal range, high blood sugar linked to brain shrinkage
MINNEAPOLIS – People whose blood sugar is on the high end of the normal range may be at greater risk of brain shrinkage that occurs with aging and diseases such as dementia, according to new research...
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Pacifiers may have emotional consequences for boys
27 Sep 2012 MADISON — Pacifiers may stunt the emotional development of baby boys by robbing them of the opportunity to try on facial expressions during infancy. Three experiments by a team of...
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Gestational exposure to urban air pollution linked to vitamin D deficiency in...
27 SEP 2012 New study highlights potential importance of vitamin D supplementation in pregnant women Chevy Chase, MD—Gestational exposure to ambient urban air pollution, especially during late...
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Antidepressants linked to a 50% increased risk an intracranial hemorrhage (...
MINNEAPOLIS – Research shows that use of popular antidepressants is linked to an increased risk of some strokes caused by bleeding in the brain, but that the risk is low, according to a multi-study...
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Fermented milk made by Lactococcus lactis H61 improves skin of healthy young...
“Sebum content in the cheek rose significantly in the H61-fermented milk group, but not in the conventional yogurt group” Results of Japanese study published in the Journal of Dairy Science®...
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Common food preservative may slow, even stop tumor growth
02 NOV 2012 ANN ARBOR—Nisin, a common food preservative, may slow or stop squamous cell head and neck cancers, a University of Michigan study found. What makes this particularly good news is that the...
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Exercise is smart for your heart – and makes you smarter
02 NOV 2012 Study shows that high-intensity training boosts cognitive function A regular exercise routine can make you fitter than ever – mentally fit. In a new study, previously sedentary adults were...
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Resetting the circadian clock: Shift workers might want to skip high-iron...
PUBLIC RELEASE DATE: 21-Oct-2014 Researchers identify role of iron in liver’s regulation of blood glucose levels (SALT LAKE CITY)—Workers punching in for the graveyard shift may be better off not...
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Vitamin D deficiency linked to Type 1 diabetes
16 NOV 2012 A study led by researchers from the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine has found a correlation between vitamin D3 serum levels and subsequent incidence of Type 1...
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