Daily consumption of soft drinks is linked to poorer cardiovascular health, new research indicates. While no link was observed with less frequent consumption, a daily soda is associated with an increased likelihood of developing cardiovascular disease, and suffering from strokes and heart attacks. Individuals who drink diet soft drinks on a daily basis may be… [Continue Reading]
Daily Soft Drinks Have Harmful Consequences for Cardiovascular Health
January 31, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Eating Fish During Pregnancy Linked to Positive Cognitive and Motor Abilities in Infants
January 31, 2012 By Leave a Comment
A new study examining diet and infant health suggests that fish forms a healthy part of the diet during pregnancy, and is linked to better results on tests of cognitive and motor function. Scientists found a correlation between quantity of certain healthy fatty acids found in fish, and infant test results. Can pregnant women improve… [Continue Reading]
Milk Intake Linked to Improved Memory and Cognitive Performance
January 30, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Drinking milk has been linked to healthy bones for many years, but a new study suggests it may also be beneficial for thinking and memory. The work tested different aspects of mental ability in hundreds of individuals, and found a correlation between milk consumption and performance, even when taking other diet and lifestyle factors into… [Continue Reading]
New Analysis Suggests Careful Monitoring of Alcohol Consumption for Health Benefits
January 30, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Conflicting reports on the effects of alcohol on our health have been partially clarified by a new study. The work, which analyzed data from multiple research groups, reports that while low consumption of alcohol, on average, is beneficial for cardiovascular health, it increases the risk of certain cancers, and can have harmful effects on those… [Continue Reading]
Anti-Cancer Vaccine In Development
January 27, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Researchers have been taking a new approach to cancer treatment: tricking the immune system into recognizing tumor cells as foreign, and eliminating them. While current vaccines increase patient lifespan by only a few months, novel vaccines have shown promising results in animal models, and are being transitioned into clinical use. Scientists in Trinity College Dublin,… [Continue Reading]
Grape Seed Extract Kills Cancer Cells in Model Systems
January 27, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma is a widespread type of cancer. Researchers studying the disease have found that compounds in grape seed extract can arrest the growth of cancer cells in the laboratory and in mouse models, suggesting the extract could be used to complement current treatments. Nearly 12,000 people will die of head… [Continue Reading]
Frying in Healthy Oils Does Not Pose Health Risks
January 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Fried food has a bad reputation among nutritionists, but new research shows that the type of oil has a significant impact for the food’s health risks. Items fried in healthier oils, such as olive or sunflower, are not linked to cardiovascular disease, researchers report. Eating food fried in olive or sunflower oil is not linked… [Continue Reading]
Saliva Test for HIV as Effective As Blood Tests
January 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment
New research shows that a diagnostic test for HIV infection using saliva rather than drawing blood is just as accurate. The findings suggest that the saliva test could be broadly used for testing, without requiring individuals to go to public health clinics. A saliva test used to diagnose the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), is comparable… [Continue Reading]
Health in the Media: Paula Deen’s Diabetes Diagnosis
January 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Paula Deen has long been the stronghold for those who love decadent desserts, high fat meals, and high sugar drinks, and do so unabashedly and without warrant to a healthy diet. The Food Network star made her millions profiting off high fat Southern-styled cooking which was often swimming in bacon grease, butter, and sugar –… [Continue Reading]
Gene Therapy for Blindness Effective in Animal Models
January 25, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Retinis pigmentosa is a genetic disease that causes the gradual loss of vision, leading to blindness. Researchers have developed a gene therapy approach to cure the disease in animal models, by delivering a functioning copy of a missing gene to the eye. A new gene therapy method developed by University of Florida researchers has the… [Continue Reading]