Epigentics Changes Suspected in Increased Risk for Mental Illness in Those Living in Poverty!

Children from impoverished families are more prone to mental illness, and alterations in DNA structure could be to blame, according to a study published on 24 May in Molecular Psychiatry^1.

Poverty linked to epigenetic changes and mental illness. Sara Reardon. Nature. May 24, 2016. http://www.nature.com/news/poverty-linked-to-epigenetic-changes-and-mental-illness-1.19972

Neonatal Inflammation May Serve as a Biomarker for Autism!

Neonatal inflammation could potentially be used as a biomarker for the risk of developing autism, researchers said here.

Inflammation at Birth May Put Kids at Risk for Autism. Karen Blum. Medpage Today! May 16, 2016. http://www.medpagetoday.com/Neurology/Autism/57931

Depression and Stress Cause Alterations in Genetic Activity!

The visible impacts of depression and stress can be found in alterations in genetic activity, according to newly published research.

Indiana University. "Researchers identify genes linked to the effects of mood and stress on longevity." ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, 24 May 2016. <www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/05/160524085357.htm>.

Gut Microbiome and Brain Communicate Through the Immune System!

The gut microbiome and the brain communicate to each other via the immune system, a study has shown as researchers delve deeper into the so-called 'gut-brain axis'.

Gut-brain axis uses immune system to ‘talk,’ study shows

By Will ChuWill Chu, 23-May-2016

Study: Low-Fat Diets Show Limited Results for Weight Loss Over Other Diet Types!

Paris, France – Low-fat diets do not yield greater weight loss than other slimming regimes, said a study, adding to the long-running debate on how best to shed extra pounds or kilos.

Low-fat Diets Not Best for Weight Loss: Study. Medical Observer. October 15, 2015. http://medicalobserverph.com/features-low-fat-diets-not-best-for-weight-loss-study/

Lyrica, a Drug for Pain, Linked to Birth defects!

Drug prescribed for pain and anxiety has been associated with birth defects if taken during pregnancy.

 Popular Pain Drug Linked to Birth Defects. Alice Park. Time.com. May 18, 2016. http://time.com/4340055/popular-pain-drug-linked-to-birth-defects/

Killing of Gut Biome Caused Brain Cell to Stop!

 

Antibiotics strong enough to kill off gut bacteria can also stop the growth of new brain cells in the hippocampus, a section of the brain associated with memory, reports a new study in mice. Researchers also uncovered a clue to why -- a type of white blood cell seems to act as a communicator between the brain, the immune system, and the gut.

 Cell Press. "Antibiotics that kill gut bacteria also stop growth of new brain cells." ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, 19 May 2016. <www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/05/160519130105.htm>.

Green Light Seems to Reduce Migraine Pain!

People who experience migraines that are made worse by light might be better off seeing the world in green....While white, blue, red and amber light all increase migraine pain, low-intensity green light seems to reduce it. The team behind the finding hope that specially developed sunglasses that screen out all wavelengths of light except green could help migraineurs.

 Green light found to ease the pain of migraine. New Scientist. May 19,2016. https://www.newscientist.com/article/2089062-green-light-found-to-ease-the-pain-of-migraine/?utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=SOC&utm_campaign=hoot&cmpid=SOC%7CNSNS%7C2016-GLOBAL-hoot

Foods Rich in Vitamins Can Boost Your Immunity!



The old saying, “An apple a day can keep the doctor away,” may have truth behind it after all. Eating nourishing foods rich in certain vitamins can help your immune system fight off illness.


3 Vitamins That Are Best for Boosting Your Immunity. Cleveland Clinic. January 15, 2016. https://health.clevelandclinic.org/2016/01/3-vitamins-best-boosting-immunity/?utm_campaign=cc+posts&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_content=160327+3+vitamins+boosting+immunity&dynid=facebook-_-cc+posts-_-social-_-social-_-160327+3+vitamins+boosting+immunity?utm_campaign=cc+posts&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_content=160518+vitamins+boosting+immunity&dynid=facebook-_-cc+posts-_-social-_-social-_-160518+vitamins+boosting+immunity

New Study Says ADHD Can Appear in Adulthood!

While it is well established that childhood ADHD may continue into adulthood, new research by King’s College London suggests that for some people the disorder does not emerge until after childhood.

 ADHD may emerge after childhood for some people, according to new study. Science Bulletin. May 18, 2016. http://sciencebulletin.org/archives/1232.html

Experts Say We Are Worrying Too Much About Cholesterol!

A warning against eating foods high in cholesterol is no longer included in the US government’s draft dietary guidelines for Americans, representing a major shift in policy, officials said Thursday.

 Cholesterol No Longer A Concern: US Experts. Medical Observer. February 21, 2015. http://medicalobserverph.com/adulthealth-cholesterol-no-longer-a-concern-us-experts/

Light Exposure Changes Your Metabolism!

Exposure to bright light alters your metabolism, reports a new study. Scientists found bright light exposure increased insulin resistance compared to dim light exposure in both the morning and the evening. In the evening, bright light also caused higher peak glucose (blood sugar) levels. Over time, excess blood glucose can result in increased body fat, weight gain and a higher risk for diabetes.

Northwestern University. "Bright light alters metabolism." ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, 18 May 2016. <www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/05/160518141416.htm>.

Fasting May Cause Genetic Switch to Stop Inflammation in the Gut!

A molecular pathway that is activated in the brain during fasting helps halt the spread of intestinal bacteria into the bloodstream, according to a new study by a team of researchers at the Salk Institute.

 Genetic switch turned on during fasting helps stop inflammation. Medical Express. May 17, 2016. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2016-05-genetic-fasting-inflammation.html

Study: New Cause of Acid Reflux Identified!

The “acid” in “acid reflux” may not be the direct cause of damage to the esophagus as previously suspected, according to researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center and Dallas VA Medical Center.

Surprising mechanism of acid reflux damage identified by researchers. science Bulletin. May 18, 2016. http://sciencebulletin.org/archives/1186.html

Could Germs Trigger Type 1 Diabetes?

Could Germs Trigger Type 1 Diabetes?: Researchers have made a discovery regarding the cause of Type 1 diabetes.

Exposure to BPA in Utero May Increase Risk for Childhood Obesity!

Prenatal exposure to Bisphenol A (BPA), a common chemical used in plastic water bottles and canned food, is associated with measures of obesity in children at age 7, according to researchers. 94 percent of pregnant women studied had detectable levels of BPA. The researchers are the first to show associations between prenatal exposure to BPA and measures of body fat in their school-aged children.

 Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health. "Mom's exposure to BPA during pregnancy can put her baby on course to obesity." ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, 17 May 2016. <www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/05/160517120503.htm>

Tentative Results Show Common Antibiotic Raises Risk for Heart Death!

PARIS, August 19, 2014 (AFP) – Danish researchers reported a link Wednesday between a commonly-used antibiotic and a “significantly” higher risk of heart deaths, while observers urged caution in interpreting the results.

Study Links Antibiotic to Heart Death Risk. Medical Observer. August 20, 2014. http://medicalobserverph.com/adulthealth-study-links-antibiotic-to-heart-death-risk/

Chemical in Magic Mushrooms May Ease Depression!

Psilocybin, the psychedelic compound in magic mushrooms, may one day be an effective treatment for patients with severe depression who fail to recover using other therapies, scientists said on Tuesday.

 Magic mushroom ingredient may ease severe depression, study suggests. Kate Kelland. Reuters.com. May 17, 2016. http://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-depression-mushrooms-idUSKCN0Y816C?feedType=RSS&feedName=topNews&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=Social

Great Self-Acceptance Improves Emotional Well-being!



Self-acceptance is defined as “an individual’s acceptance of all of his/her attributes, positive or negative.” It includes body acceptance, self-protection from negative criticism, and believing in one’s capacities.

 Greater self-acceptance improves emotional well-being. Srini Pillay, MD. Harvard Publications. May 16, 2016. http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/greater-self-acceptance-improves-emotional-well-201605169546?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=socialmedia&utm_campaign=051616kr&utm_content=blog

Foods Rich in Polyphenols Aid in the Prevention of Chronic Inflammation!



Diets rich in fruits and vegetables, which contain polyphenols, protect against age-related inflammation and chronic diseases......Polyphenols are abundant micronutrients in our diet, and evidence for their role in the prevention of degenerative diseases such as cancer and cardiovascular diseases is already emerging. The health effects of polyphenols depend on the amount consumed and on their bioavailability.

 University of Liverpool. "What foods can help fight the risk of chronic inflammation?." ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, 16 May 2016. <www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/05/160516091547.htm>.

Father's Behavior May Have Influence on Baby's Health!

It is well established that a mother's age, diet, and environmental exposures may influence the development of offspring. Now, a new study suggests the same can be said for fathers.

 Father's age, drinking impacts offspring development, say researchers. Honor Whiteman. Medical News Today. May 16, 2016. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/310258.php?utm_campaign=trueAnthem:+Trending+Content&utm_content=57398e6b04d3010698edb4a0&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=facebook

Each Case of Autism Caused By A Number of Different Environmental and Genetic Factors!

.....we know ASD is actually a group of lifelong conditions that can arise from a complex combination of multiple genetic and environmental factors. In the same way that each person with ASD has a unique personality and profile of talents and disabilities, each also has a distinct developmental history shaped by a specific combination of genetic and environmental factors.

 On the Brink of Breakthroughs in Diagnosing and Treating Autism. Geraldine Dawson. Scientific American. May 9, 2016.   http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/mind-guest-blog/on-the-brink-of-breakthroughs-in-diagnosing-and-treating-autism/

Another Positive Effect from Resveratrol in Red Wine!

 

Resveratrol has been shown to increase the life span of mice and slow the onset of diabetes. In one study, it mirrored the positive effects of aerobic exercise in mice, which were fed a high fat/high sugar diet. This most recent study shows a positive impact on the negative effects of a high fat/high sugar diet on the back legs of monkeys.

Another reason for wine lovers to toast resveratrol. Medical Press. May 13, 2016. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2016-05-wine-lovers-toast-resveratrol.html

Researchers Find New Biomarker For Obesity!

 

With obesity affecting around 1 in 3 adults and 1 in 6 children and adolescents in the United States, identifying strategies to prevent and treat the condition is more important than ever. Now, researchers say they have identified a biological marker for obesity that could offer just that.

 Biomarker discovery could aid obesity prevention, treatment. Honor Whiteman. Medical News Today. May 13, 2016. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/310169.php

Some Dog Breeds Are Helping Us Learn More About Brain Tumors!



Certain breeds of dog are susceptible to human-like brain tumors. Researchers from the Uppsala University and Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences recently investigated the genomes of these breeds. Their findings could lead to a better understanding of the causes of human gliomas.

 Dog genes give insight into human brain tumors. Tim Newman. Medical News Today. May 13, 2016. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/310176.php

Fruit Consumption Reduces While Alcohol Use Increases Risk for Breast Cancer!

 

Teens who eat fruit may be building up protection against breast cancer, but drinking alcohol later in life could aggravate the risk, say findings from two linked studies published in the BMJ.

How fruit and alcohol impact breast cancer risk. Yvette Brazier. Medical News Today. May 12, 2016.  http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/310159.php?utm_campaign=trueAnthem:+Trending+Content&utm_content=5734aadc04d3011cb9eb7b7c&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=facebook

Too Much Folate and B12 In Pregnancy May Increase Autism Risk!

Women who plan on becoming pregnant are told they need enough of the nutrient folate to ensure proper neurodevelopment of their babies, but new research suggests there could be serious risks in having far too much of the same nutrient.

 Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health. "Too much folate in pregnant women increases risk for autism, study suggests: Researchers say that while folate deficiency is bad for developing fetus, excessive amounts could also be harmful." ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, 11 May 2016. www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/05/160511105352.htm

MS Drug May Raise the Risk of Colon Cancer!

For the first time, a new study suggests patients with multiple sclerosis who use the drug mitoxantrone may be at greater risk for colorectal cancer.

MS drug may raise colorectal cancer risk. Honor Whiteman. Medical News Today. May 12, 2016. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/310121.php?utm_campaign=trueAnthem:+Trending+Content&utm_content=5734648b04d301501fa9e236&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=facebook

Camping In A Tent May Cause Exposure to Flame Retardants!

 

For campers, nothing beats sleeping in a tent in the great outdoors. But scientists are finding out the air inside tents might not be as fresh as people think. A study has found that flame retardants used in the manufacturing of tents are released in the air within this enclosed space, which could lead to campers breathing them in.

American Chemical Society. "Tent camping could lead to flame retardant exposure." ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, 11 May 2016. <www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/05/160511092945.htm>.

Pregnant Women Better at Recognizing Fear, Disgust and Anger!

Pregnant women are also better at recognizing fear, anger and disgust. This enhanced ability to identify and discriminate among emotions may help mothers to ensure their infants' survival.

 Does "Pregnancy Brain" Exist?. Scientific American. May 1, 2016. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/does-pregnancy-brain-exist/

Gut microbiome able to ‘pass on’ disease, study suggests!

Gut bacteria implicated in the onset of obesity are able to survive outside the human body, raising suggestions this bacteria could be transferred from person to person, a study has suggested.

 

Gut microbiome able to ‘pass on’ disease, study suggests

By Will ChuWill Chu, 10-May-2016

People Who Are Slightly Overweight But Not Obese May Live Longer!

People who are slightly overweight but not obese—as defined by their body mass index (BMI)— tend to live longer than their normal-weight counterparts, according to a new Danish study.

 Could a Few Extra Pounds Help You Live Longer? Christine Gorman. Scientific American. May 10, 2016. http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/could-a-few-extra-pounds-help-you-live-longer/

High Fat Diet and Junk Food May Cause Kidney Damage!



If not appropriately managed, type 2 diabetes can cause significant damage to the kidneys. Now, a new study suggests eating too much junk food or a diet high in fat can cause just as much harm.

 Junk food, high-fat diet may harm kidneys as much as type 2 diabetes. Honor Whiteman. Medical News Today. May 11, 2016. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/310081.php?utm_campaign=trueAnthem:+Trending+Content&utm_content=5732dacc04d3017d165309c8&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=facebook

Acetaminophen Reduces Empathy Study Says!

 

When you take acetaminophen to reduce your pain, you may also be decreasing your empathy for both the physical and social aches that other people experience, a new study suggests.

 Ohio State University. (2016, May 10). When you take acetaminophen, you don't feel others' pain as much: The popular painkiller reduces empathy, study finds. ScienceDaily. Retrieved May 10, 2016 from www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/05/160510084257.htm

Poisonings in Children From E-Cigarettes on the Rise!

 

Much of the recent debate surrounding e-cigarettes has focused on users, with weighty arguments suggesting that, compared with tobacco-burning cigarettes, they are a good thing because they appear less harmful to health and may even help people quit smoking. But that debate overlooks the alarming rise in exposure to e-cigarettes, and nicotine liquid in particular, in very young children.

 E-cigarette and nicotine liquid poisonings increasing rapidly in young children. Catharine Paddock, PhD. Medical News Today. 5/10/2016. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/310082.php?utm_campaign=trueAnthem:+Trending+Content&utm_content=5731ebba04d30168fb5968d7&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=facebook

Risk for Anxiety in Adulthood Reduced if There was a Dog in the Household as Infant!



 Social anxiety, separation anxiety and anxiety from life events are all found to be significantly reduced in children who have had a dog in the household as an infant.

Dogs reduce anxiety in humans. Examiner.com. May 5, 2016. http://www.examiner.com/article/dogs-reduce-anxiety-humans?cid=sm-twitter-5.6.6-8%3A00am-DogsReduceAnxietyHumans

Greater Possibility that Mood Disorders Passed Down the Female Line!

A study has found that the structure of emotion-regulating regions in the brain may be passed down from mother to daughter, which could have implications for mood-disorder risk.

 Like Mother, Like Daughter. Jordana Cepelewicz .Scientific American. May 1, 2016. http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/like-mother-like-daughter/

Ingestion of Large Amounts of Artificial Sweeteners While Pregnant May Be Linked to Big Babies!

 

Research, published this week in JAMA Pediatrics, demonstrates a link between the consumption of artificially sweetened drinks during pregnancy and an increase in the body mass index of their infants. Although the results of the study cannot prove causation, they are sure to spark further research.

 Do artificial sweeteners during pregnancy increase risk of high infant BMI? Tim Newman. Medical News Today. 5/10/2016.http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/310044.php?utm_campaign=trueAnthem%3A+Trending+Content&utm_content=5731a56b04d30118c35e4195&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=facebook

Testosterone Replacement Therapy Does Not Seem To Increase Aggressive Prostate Disease Risk!

Men prescribed testosterone replacement therapy to restore their male sex hormones to normal levels should not be afraid that the treatment will raise their risk of prostate cancer.

 Prostate cancer: testosterone therapy 'does not increase aggressive disease risk'. Catharine Paddock, PhD. Medical News Today. May 9, 2016. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/310064.php?utm_campaign=trueAnthem:+Trending+Content&utm_content=57309a3a04d3015ef08e0f8a&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=facebook

Skin Bacteria Does Not Change Much, Despite Regular Washing!

 

Our skin is home to huge numbers of bacteria, fungi, and viruses, and each of us has a unique fingerprint of our particular mix of microbial communities that is defined by its genetic makeup or microbiome. New research now shows that despite regular cleaning and contact with microbe-contaminated objects, our personal skin microbiome remains surprisingly stable over time.

 Skin bacteria do not change much, despite regular washing. Catharine Paddock, PhD. Medical News Today. May 8, 2016. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/310003.php

Drinking Cherry May Reduce High Bood Pressure!

Drinking cherry juice may be as effective as medication in reducing high blood pressure, researchers have discovered.

Drinking cherry juice may lower high blood pressure: Study

By Will ChuWill Chu, 05-May-2016

Vitamin D Supplementation Among Infants Boosts Muscle Mass at Three Years!

 

Infants who consume a healthy amount of vitamin D in the first 12 months of their lives seem to have more muscle mass and less body fat by the time they are 3 years old, says research published in the journal Pediatric Obesity.

 Vitamin D supplementation among infants boosts muscle mass at 3 years. Yvette Brazier. Medical News Today. May 5, 2016. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/309832.php

Consuming Too Much Fructose In Pregnancy Linked to Poor Birth Outcome!

Consuming too much fructose has previously been linked to diabetes and obesity, but for expectant mothers, it could also lead to placental and fetal defects. This is according to a new study published in the journal Scientific Reports.

Poor fetal, maternal outcomes linked to high-fructose diet in pregnancy. Honor Whiteman. Medical News Today. May 5, 2016. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/309976.php

Bipolar, Schizophrenia and Memory Problems Tied to Yeast Infections!

 

A current or previous infection with Candida albicans appears to be more common in some people with mental illness than people without the condition. This is according to a study that found this to be the case in a group of men with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder and a group of women with these disorders who had memory problems.

 Schizophrenia, bipolar tied to yeast infection. Catharine Paddock, PhD. Medical News Today. May 5, 2016. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/309944.php?utm_campaign=trueAnthem:+Trending+Content&utm_content=572b543a04d3010f5092d5a2&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=facebook

There May Be Overlap In Genetic Variations In Bipolar Disorder With Autism and Schizophrenia!



There may be an overlap between rare genetic variations linked to bipolar disorder (BD) and those implicated in schizophrenia and autism, new research suggests.

University of Iowa Health Care. (2016, May 4). Bipolar disorder has genetic links to autism, study shows: Findings from a two-pronged approach add to evidence of shared genetic susceptibility across major psychiatric disorders. ScienceDaily. Retrieved May 5, 2016 from www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/05/160504174903.htm

Study: Fatty Diets Increase the Need for Afternoon Nap!

 

 Men who eat a lot of fatty foods may find themselves needing an afternoon nap, a new study suggests.

 Fatty Foods, Drowsy Days. Amy Norton. WebMD. May 3,2016. http://www.webmd.com/diet/20160503/fatty-foods-drowsy-days?ecd=soc_fb_160504_cons_news_fattyfoodsdrowsydays

New Study: No Link Between Statin Use and Type 2 Diabetes!



Using these criteria, our analysis found no increased risk of T2DM associated with statin use.

A New Approach to Assessing the Statin Therapy and Diabetes Link. Cleveland Clinic: Consult QD. https://consultqd.clevelandclinic.org/2016/03/new-approach-assessing-statin-therapy-diabetes-link/?utm_campaign=qd+tweets&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_content=160317+new+approach+statin+therapy+diabetes&dynid=twitter-_-qd+tweets-_-social-_-social-_-160317+new+approach+statin+therapy+diabetes

Dementia Risk Increases With The Use of Warfarin!

Atrial fibrillation is a relatively common condition, and - because of the aging population - it is becoming more common. This rise is mirrored by elevated usage of the blood-thinning drug, warfarin. The drug has saved countless lives, but new research shows a hidden danger - an increased risk of dementia in atrial fibrillation patients.

 Warfarin use for atrial fibrillation increases dementia risk. Tim Newman. Medical News Today. May 52016. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/309891.php?utm_campaign=trueAnthem:+Trending+Content&utm_content=572af1ca04d3011a0e74cc2f&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=facebook

Antibiotics Promote Pathogen Growth By Disrupting Oxygen and Disturbing Gut Lining!

New research reveals further insights into the potential harm of antibiotic treatment by showing it can promote pathogens by disrupting oxygen levels and fiber processing in the gut lining.

 Antibiotics can promote 'bad' gut microbes by disrupting oxygen. Medical News Today. Catharine Paddock, PhD. May 4, 2016. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/309803.php?utm_campaign=trueAnthem:+Trending+Content&utm_content=572a02ba04d301094aa20a63&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=facebook

Childhood Trauma Leads to Lifelong Consequences!



New findings in neuroscience, psychology and immunology tell us that the adversity we face during childhood has farther-reaching consequences than we might ever have imagined.

 Childhood, disrupted. Donna Jackson Nakazawa . https://aeon.co/essays/how-bad-experiences-in-childhood-lead-to-adult-illness

Nearly 1/3 of All Scripts for Antibiotics Are Unnecessary!

 

Nearly a third of antibiotics prescribed in doctors' offices, emergency rooms and hospital-based clinics in the United States are not needed, according to the most in-depth study yet to examine the use and misuse of these life-saving drugs.

 1 in 3 antibiotics prescribed in U.S. are unnecessary, major study finds. Lena Sun. The Washington Post. May 3, 2016. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/to-your-health/wp/2016/05/03/1-in-3-antibiotics-prescribed-in-u-s-are-unnecessary-major-study-finds/?tid=sm_fb

Mediterranean Diet May Slow Aging and Bone Loss!

 

Sticking to a Mediterranean style diet might slow down aging finds the EU funded project NU-AGE. At a recent conference in Brussels, researchers presented that a NU-AGE Mediterranean style diet, tested in the project, significantly decreased the levels of the protein known as C-reactive protein, one of the main inflammatory marker linked with the aging process.

 Mediterranean style diet might slow down aging, reduce bone loss. Science Bulletin. http://sciencebulletin.org/archives/609.html

Worsening Depression In The Elderly Could Be Dementia!



In some cases, worsening symptoms of depression in seniors might point to early dementia, a new study suggests.

 Seniors' Worsening Depression May Predict Dementia. Robert Preidt. WebMD.com. April 29, 2016. http://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/news/20160429/seniors-worsening-depression-may-sometimes-predict-dementia?ecd=soc_fb_160503_cons_news_seniorsdepressionmaysignaldementia

Gut Biome Early In Life May Explain Rise in Autoimmune Diseases!



Gut microbiome development in the early stages of life may explain the rise in autoimmune diseases such as diabetes and multiple sclerosis, a study reports.  

3 years, 3 countries, 222 children: Big gut data tracks impact of hygiene on microbiome

By Will ChuWill Chu, 02-May-2016

Set Your Self Up for Success With Doable Weght Loss Goals!



Well-planned goals can help you convert your thoughts into action. Here's how to create successful weight-loss goals.

 Weight-loss goals: Set yourself up for success. Mayo Clinic. http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/weight-loss/in-depth/weight-loss/art-20048224/?mc_id=us&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=sm&utm_content=tweet&utm_campaign=smc&geo=national&placementsite=enterprise&cauid=100724&linkId=24013761&pg=2

16 Things to Eat When You Have Diabetes!

 

Figuring out the best foods to eat when you have diabetes can be tough.

 The 16 Best Foods to Control Diabetes. Fransiska Spritzler. Authority Nutrition. April 2016. https://authoritynutrition.com/16-best-foods-for-diabetics/

Psoriasis, Diabetes and Obesity Link May Be Genetic!

 

Psoriasis, type 2 diabetes (T2DM), and obesity are strongly linked, and there appears to be a genetic correlation between psoriasis and obesity, according to a large study of Danish twins.

 Twin Study Ties Psoriasis to Diabetes, Obesity. Jeff Minerd. Medpage Today. April 29, 2016. http://www.medpagetoday.com/Endocrinology/Diabetes/57609

New Swine Flu Epidemic Can Evolve Quickly From Viruses in Pigs!

 

New research shows that human-derived flu viruses can evolve rapidly in pig populations and could pose a serious threat to public health because they are no longer similar to the current human flu strains.

 New swine flu epidemic could rise from rapidly evolving virus in pigs. Catharine Paddock, PhD. Medical News Today. May 3, 2016. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/309714.php

Vaccinating for Flu During Pregnancy May Protect Baby for First Six Months!

 

Women who are vaccinated against flu during pregnancy may significantly reduce the risk of their baby contracting the virus in their first 6 months of life, suggests a new study published in the journal Pediatrics.

 Flu vaccination during pregnancy protects infants in early life. Honor Whiteman. Medical News Today. May 3, 2016. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/309753.php?utm_campaign=trueAnthem:+Trending+Content&utm_content=5728870a04d30159c796fdfa&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=facebook

Study Finds Neonicotinoids Cause Compound-Specific Harm to Bumblebees

Study Finds Neonicotinoids Cause Compound-Specific Harm to Bumblebees

Does Dietary Fat Matter for Long-term Weight Loss?

 

Want to lose weight? Don’t focus on fat. A Harvard analysis published Oct. 30, 2015, in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology suggests that low-fat diets don’t work any better than higher-fat diets when it comes to long-term weight loss.

 Does dietary fat matter for long-term weight loss? Harvard Health Letter. http://www.health.harvard.edu/healthy-eating/does-dietary-fat-matter-for-long-term-weight-loss?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=socialmedia&utm_campaign=020916kr&utm_content=nl

Heartburn Medications Change the Gut Flora!

 

Two new studies found that PPIs alter gut bacteria in ways that could increase the risk for dangerous intestinal infections, adding to a body of research highlighting the drugs' adverse effects.

Heartburn Meds Alter the Gut. Melinda Wenner Moyer. Scientific American. May 1, 2016.  http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/heartburn-meds-alter-the-gut/

Study: Gut Microbes May Be The Answer In Curing PTSD, Anxiety and Depression!

 

A team working in the field of warfighter performance suggests gut microbes may hold the key to curing or preventing post-traumatic stress disorder and mood disorders, such as anxiety and depression.

 PTSD could be prevented with gut microbes, study suggests. Catharine Paddock, PhD. Medical News Today. May 2, 2016. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/309600.php?utm_campaign=trueAnthem:+Trending+Content&utm_content=5727358a04d30158ba34ca85&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=facebook

These Foods Can Boost Your Brain Power!

 

These Foods Can Boost Your Brain Power: These foods are particularly good at improving brain functions such memory and focus.

Black Raspberries Extract May Reduce Cardiovascular Disease Risk!



An extract found in black raspberries can significantly lower arterial stiffness, a key measure of cardiovascular disease, according to data from a Korean study.

Eating black raspberries may decrease heart disease risk: Study

By Will ChuWill Chu, 29-Apr-2016

Study: Alzheimer'a and Parkinson's Disease Reversed in Fruit Flies!

Alzheimer's and Parkinson's symptoms have been reversed in fruit flies following treatment with a drug-like chemical, says research published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

Neurodegenerative disease damage reversed in fruit flies. Yvette Brazier. Medical News Today.  May 1, 2016. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/309542.php?utm_campaign=trueAnthem:+Trending+Content&utm_content=5725abca04d3017bc9e9f896&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=facebook

Healthy Fats May Extend Life!

 

Reducing intake of saturated fats (animal fats) and trans fats (found in partially hydrogenated oil), and replacing them with unsaturated fats, such as those from seafood, nuts, seeds, avocados, and vegetable oils may extend life.

 Healthy Fats May Extend Life. Environmental Nutrition Newsletter. May, 2016. http://www.environmentalnutrition.com/issues/39_5/researchroundup/Research-Roundup-May-2016_152952-1.html