Polybrominated diphenyl ethers are commonly used as fire retardants in many consumer goods. However, prenatal exposure to the product has now been associated with attention problems in 3-7-year-olds, according to an article the journal Neurotoxicology and Teratology.
One of the largest probiotic clinical interventions has found significant improvement in gut health in healthy people.
"Low protein, high carbohydrate diets could be just as effective as low calorie diets at promoting a long life and good heart and digestive health.""The mice got the same benefits from a low protein, high carbohydrate as a 40 percent caloric restriction diet."
"Women who took vitamin D and calcium supplements had the same number of menopausal symptoms as women who did not take the supplements, according to a study published today in Maturitas, the official journal of the European Menopause and Andropause Society."
"OUR GUTS ARE awash in bacteria, and now a new study fingers them as culprits in heart disease. A complicated dance between the microbes and a component of red meat could help explain how the food might cause atherosclerosis."
"Long-term studies have found that people with depression have a significantly higher risk of subsequent heart disease, and vice versa."
"Daily supplements of Lactobacillus curvatus HY7601 and L. plantarum KY1032 may significantly lower triglyceride levels, says a new study from Korea."
"Allicin from garlic may prevent the metabolism of unabsorbed L-carnitine or choline into TMAO, a compound linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases, says a new study from the National Taiwan University."
"Because fructose does not stimulate insulin — beginning the cascade of hormonal responses that end in feelings of fullness — high levels of fructose may not be as satisfying as glucose, leading people to eat more to feel satisfied."
"US News & World Report ranked the Mediterranean Diet the number one plant-based diet, as well as the third best diet overall. It’s also the third best diet for healthy eating and the third easiest diet to follow, as well as the fourth best diet for heart-health. And there’s no short supply of research to support these rankings."
"Traffic noise raises the risk of central obesity, suggests a Swedish study that surveyed over 5,000 men and women, collecting information on decibels of exposure and markers of obesity."
"New studies say that omega-3 can slow age-related muscle loss, as well as, enhance cognitive flexibility as we age!"
"A recent study showed that vegetarians may be at risk for vitamin B12 deficiency that erases the benefits of the diet on preventing cardiovascular disease. The results of the study suggested that B12 supplementation may be necessary. "
"An extract from the thunder god vine, used in traditional Chinese medicine, has been found to help obese mice. Researchers say the compound, Celastrol, quickly reduces food intake by 80 percent and causes up to a 45 percent decrease in body weight."
"A new study of mice suggests skipping meals may disrupt metabolism in a way that leads to extra fat accumulating around the middle and signs of prediabetes."
"The world’s biggest clinical study on the immune effects of probiotics has found that the L. casei 431 strain could reduce the duration of symptoms from the common cold and flu – though no differences were found in the incidence or severity of illness."
"Exposure to fine particulate air pollution during pregnancy through the first two years of the child's life may be associated with an increased risk of a child developing autism spectrum disorder, a condition that affects one in 68 children, according to an investigation of children in southwestern Pennsylvania."
"Although individual components of a healthy so-called Nordic diet previously have been linked to beneficial effects on cardiovascular health, as well as to other health effects, there is no evidence of an association with cardiovascular events in a general population, a study concludes. The study was conducted in in over 40,000 Swedish women."
"Patients taking probiotics to help battle celiac disease may unwittingly be worsening their symptoms. A new study shows that many of these supplements contain the very substance they need to avoid: gluten."
"Irritable bowel syndrome, the most common gastroenterological disorder in the US, can now be diagnosed with just two simple blood tests, enabling early diagnosis for millions of people affected by the disorder."
"High whole grain intake with Mediterranean diet were associated with a low prevalence of metabolic syndrome in persons with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease!"
"Supplementation with the omega-3 fatty acid DHA helps to restore insulin sensitivity in skeletal muscle by blocking inflammation and the accumulation of other lipid intermediates, say researchers."
"Supplements of resveratrol, an antioxidant compound from red wine, may protect blood vessels from the detrimental effects of high blood sugar, says a new study."
"A new genome-wide DNA study of adults born during the Dutch Hunger Winter has documented the lasting impact of malnutrition during pregnancy on gene expression in adults."
"New UK research could lead to a blood test to diagnose the common pain condition, fibromyalgia."
Here’s another reason not to heed low-fat brigades: A diet rich in fatty, oily fish, nuts, vegetables, and olive oil can improve your cognitive function way better than low-fat diets.
"We all know that a diet heavy in processed foods isn't doing us any favours, but a new study has now provided insight into just how quickly fast food can trigger biological changes."
"A combination of extracts from grape juice and wine may help reduce blood pressure in people with untreated, mildly hypertensive people, says a new study from Unilever."
A chemical compound used to stimulate weight gain in cows may be contaminating aquatic ecosystems in the United States and disrupting the reproductive processes of fish, according to a new study in the journal NatureCommunications.This hormone seems to be changing sex of fish in U.S. rivers. Time. Justin Worland. http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/this-hormone-seems-to-be-changing-sex-of-fish-in-us-rivers/ar-BBjDJQg
"For the first time in a lab, researchers have found evidence supporting the commonly held belief that people with certain physiologies lose less weight than others when limiting calories. At this time, researchers do not know whether the biological differences are innate or develop over time."
"Mounting evidence suggests high doses of green tea extract, a popular ingredient in weight loss and body building supplements, could cause liver damage, although low and moderate doses appear safe."
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"Your genes may influence how sensitive you are to emotional information, according to new research by a neuroscientist. The study found that carriers of a certain genetic variation perceived positive and negative images more vividly, and had heightened activity in certain brain regions."
"It's not only sleep deprivation, but obesity and depression too play role in making us feel drowsy and sleepy all the time."
If you're trying to kickstart weight loss, getting a healthy dose of vitamin D could help.
"A new study shows the quality of your diet may influence your risk of cognitive decline including memory and thinking skills."
Short-term exposure to ambient particulate matter was negatively correlated with poor markers for endothelial function. Supplementation with olive oil reduced the negative effects of particulate matter on endothelial function compared to supplementation with fish oil.
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Perhaps you remember a time when focusing wasn’t so hard, and when your thoughts seemed sharper, clearer, as though you were constantly on the edge of your seat. Now, you may find yourself battling fatigue and fuzzy thinking, feeling as though your thoughts aren’t as sharp as they used to be.
"Estrogen is blamed for everything from breast and prostate cancer and other hormone-linked conditions to obesity, sexual dysfunction, dropping sperm counts and depression and mood disorders."
"To prevent future cases of asbestos-related disease, Canada should institute a time-specific ban on asbestos use in Canada and support a global ban, states a commentary in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal)."
"Researchers suggest that replacing a soft drink or a sweetened milk drink with one such as water or unsweetened tea or coffee every day could significantly reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes."
High dietary intakes of alpha- and beta-carotene are associated with reduced type 2 diabetes risk in generally healthy adults, says data from the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition-Netherlands (EPIC-NL).
A combination of antioxidants lower unhealthy parameters indicating a higher risk for cardiovascular disease from high-fat diet! Antioxidant Corabion combination included EPA, DHA, L-arginine, vitamin E and vitamin C.
Daily consumption of a low-calorie cranberry juice may improve certain risk factors of heart disease, including blood pressure and triglycerides, says a new study from the Agricultural Research Service at the USDA and Ocean Spray Cranberries.
Vitamin D and calcium each play a crucial role in bone health and are among the most popular supplement ingredients in the U.S., but recent ConsumerLab.com tests found three out of 25 popular products containing vitamin D and calcium (including some with vitamin K) contained either too much or too little of a key ingredient. Interestingly, the problems were only found in products which contained multiple ingredients.
A diet rich in berries may reduce levels of inflammatory markers associated with liver health and metabolic syndrome, says a new study from Finland.
"Much to the dismay of activists and concerned local residents, the Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) approved a permit for the use of imidacloprid (a neonicotinoid) to combat a growing native population of burrowing shrimp that threatens valuable shellfish (oyster) beds in Willapa Bay and Grays Harbor in Washington state. Imidacloprid is known to be toxic to bees but is also toxic to aquatic organisms, raising questions on the impacts of its use on the long-term ecological health of the bays."
Scientists have found dramatic effects on risk factors for colon cancer when American and African volunteers swapped diets for just two weeks.
Cutting calories encourages muscle cells to make the best use of antioxidants, thereby avoiding damage caused by free radicals.
There is insufficient evidence for a secondary preventive effect of omega-3 fatty acid supplements against overall cardiovascular events among patients with a history of cardiovascular disease, according to new research. However industry has said the analysis of previous study is ‘limited’ and ‘inaccurate’.
A group of study participants took a mixture of probiotics for 3 weeks. At the end of the study, there was a significant reduction in the inflammatory profile, as well as, a change to a microbiota profile more characteristic of healthier and younger populations.
"Fifteen year olds are not only able to buy over-the-counter dietary supplements from a sampling of health food stores across the country, the staff at those stores actually went so far as to recommend certain products, despite labels reading "for adult use only.""
Probiotics are yet to win a health claim in the European Union but they continue to receive backing by various bodies for gastrointestinal issues like diarrhoea.
UK scientists may have uncovered a natural way of avoiding the use of pesticides and help save plants from attack by recreating a natural insect repellent.
"Whole-grain foods offer nutritional benefits beyond just the fiber from the outer layer. The nutrients and compounds from all parts of the grain offer a wide range of cardiovascular benefits and have been linked to longer life."
