Dr Kinesh Patel and Dr Kate Tatham say most medications prescribed in primary care contain animal derived products and it is unclear whether they are suitable for vegetarians. They call for improved labeling, similar to those on food, to help inform doctors, pharmacists and patients about the content of medicines. And they stress that concerned patients should not stop … [Read more...]
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Unlocking therapeutic potential of SLC13 transporters: Rockefeller University Study
Researchers have provided the first functional analysis of a member of a family of transporter proteins implicated in diabetes, obesity, and lifespan. Members of the SLC13 transporter family play a key role in the regulation of fat storage, insulin resistance, and other processes. Some SLC13 transporters mediate the transport of Krebs cycle intermediates -- compounds … [Read more...]
Screening tool may under-report malnutrition risk in hospitalized frail older people: University of Lincoln Study
A number of frail, older hospital patients in the UK who are either malnourished or at risk of malnutrition may currently go unreported, according to the findings of a new clinical study. The research, which aimed to investigate and compare the ability to predict malnutrition in a group of frail, older hospital patients using current nutritional risk screening tools, … [Read more...]
Gluten-free diet relieves ‘brain fog’ in patients with Celiac disease: A Study
Individuals with celiac disease often experience 'brain fog' in addition to intestinal problems, but a new study shows that adhering to a gluten-free diet can lead to improvements in cognition that correlate with the extent of intestinal healing. The Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics findings indicate that ridding the diet of gluten may help address problems that … [Read more...]
Stress hormone linked to short-term memory loss as we age: University of Iowa Study
A new study at the University of Iowa reports a potential link between stress hormones and short-term memory loss in older adults. The study, published in the Journal of Neuroscience, reveals that having high levels of cortisol -- a natural hormone in our body whose levels surge when we are stressed -- can lead to memory lapses as we age. Short-term increases in cortisol are … [Read more...]
Infants know plants provide food, but need to see they’re safe to eat: Yale University Study
Infants as young as six months old tend to expect that plants are food sources, but only after an adult shows them that the food is safe to eat, according to new research published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science. The findings show that, after watching an adult put part of a plant and part of a human-made object in her mouth, … [Read more...]
‘Nutrition facts’ food labels ready for a facelift: A Study
It has been twenty years since federal law made Nutrition Facts a required part of food packages. Almost certainly you have found yourself at the supermarket or in your kitchen staring at those labels, trying to make sense of the many numbers that quantify fat, cholesterol and calorie content along with other measures of how healthy (or unhealthy!) a food is to eat. The Food … [Read more...]
‘Relationship television’ affects the sexual expectations of adults: A Study
What young men and women expect from their sexual relationships is influenced in different ways by the television programmes they watch, according to a new study in Communication Monographs. Hilary Gamble and Leslie R. Nelson studied the effect of 'relationship television', that is, programmes which feature romantic relationships and themes, on 18-25 year olds. Their … [Read more...]
Continuous child’s stomachache: A Study
At some point, virtually every child gets a stomachache. Fortunately, it's usually short-lived and not cause for concern. But what happens when a child's stomach troubles -- including pain and constipation or diarrhea -- don't go away? Harry Cynamon, MD, a pediatric gastroenterologist at Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA), talks about the elusive nature of irritable … [Read more...]
Rare swallowing disorder cured: Loyola University Study
Ron Schmidt was on an Alaskan cruise a year ago when he noticed he had trouble swallowing. "I joked with my friends that I was a slow eater and urged them to continue on to dessert but I knew something was wrong," says the retired outplacement counselor. Schmidt talked to his primary care doctor who referred him to an ear, nose and throat specialist. "They thought it was … [Read more...]
New magnetic medical device to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD): University of California Study
A study published Feb. 21 in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) provides clinical evidence of the safety and effectiveness of a new magnetic medical device to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Santiago Horgan, MD, professor of surgery at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine and study co-author, was the first surgeon in the United States … [Read more...]
How do epileptic seizures develop: University of Bonn Study
How do epileptic seizures develop? A new model from the Universities of Bonn and Oldenburg may help to answer this question. Physicists at the Universities of Bonn and Oldenburg have developed a model whose behavior -- although based on strict rules -- can apparently change spontaneously. There are also changes of this type in nature, for example, in the development of migraine … [Read more...]
Rap music, adolescent sexual initiation mediated by perceived peer behavior: University of Texas Study
When middle school youth listen to rap music for three or more hours each day, they are more likely to believe that their peers are having sex and subsequently more likely to initiate sex by ninth grade, according to a study by researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth). The findings were recently published in the Journal of Adolescent … [Read more...]
Sexual satisfaction of heterosexual couples in long-term relationships: Chapman University Study
A Chapman University psychologist and his interdisciplinary research team have just published a study examining the sexual satisfaction -- or dissatisfaction -- of heterosexual couples in long-term relationships, and what contributes to keeping sexual passion alive. In one of the largest studies to date that scientifically examines what contributes to a satisfying long-term sex … [Read more...]
Scientists have created a functioning sperm: A Study
Scientists in China have finally succeeded in creating functioning sperm from mice in the laboratory. To accomplish this feat, the researchers coaxed mouse embryonic stem cells to turn into functional sperm-like cells, which were then injected into egg cells to produce fertile mouse offspring. The work, reported February 25 in Cell Stem Cell, provides a platform for generating … [Read more...]
Plant-derived sweetener thaumatin becomes 1.7 times sweeter after amino acid swap: Kyoto University Study
A sweeter version of a widely used plant-derived sweetener is on the way. Researchers have found a way to make thaumatin -- one of the sweetest natural sugar substitutes on the market -- even sweeter. "Making natural sweeteners stronger could be a huge plus to the food industry, especially as there are concerns regarding the consumption of low-calorie sugar substitutes to … [Read more...]
Dietary treatment shows potential in Alzheimer’s disease treatment: University of Eastern Finland Study
ew research findings indicate that an early onset of dietary treatment may slow down the progression of Alzheimer's disease. The study was conducted on mice, and the results will be published in the February issue of Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry. Researchers from the University of Eastern Finland played a key role in the study, which was carried out as part of the … [Read more...]
Role of dietary advanced glycation end products in the risk of Alzheimer’s disease: A Study
A new paper published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease provides evidence that cooking foods at high temperatures increases the risk of Alzheimer's disease. This study looked at the content of advanced glycation end products (AGEs) in national diets and clinical studies comparing and compared total AGEs to Alzheimer's disease rates. AGEs are a group of compounds that are … [Read more...]
Better access to contraception means more sex for married couples: Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School Study
Married couples in low- and middle-income countries around the world that use contraception are having more frequent sexual intercourse than those that do not, new research from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health suggests. In findings being presented at the International Conference on Family Planning in Nusa Dua, Indonesia, researchers from the Johns Hopkins … [Read more...]
Clearer labels needed on drugs containing animal products: A Study
Dr Kinesh Patel and Dr Kate Tatham say most medications prescribed in primary care contain animal derived products and it is unclear whether they are suitable for vegetarians. They call for improved labeling, similar to those on food, to help inform doctors, pharmacists and patients about the content of medicines. And they stress that concerned patients should not stop … [Read more...]
Accuracy of fitness bands tested: Iowa State University Study
Fitness bands make it easy for anyone with weight loss or other health goals to track their physical activity and calories burned. The bands, like any accessory, come in a variety of shapes, colors and sizes, but an Iowa State University study found not all devices are created equal. Researchers tested eight different activity monitors to determine the accuracy of each … [Read more...]
Direction turned during a Valentine’s Day kiss depend whether it is a romantic partners or otherwise: A Study
As Valentine’s Day approaches, love is in the air. One sure-fire way to express love towards someone, be it a partner or even a child, is with a kiss. A recent study in Laterality demonstrates how the direction turned during a kiss differs depending on whether the kiss is shared between romantic partners or between a parent and child. Previous studies suggest couples favour … [Read more...]
Students going to bed between 10 and 11 p.m. on weekdays get better grades: A Norwegian Study
High school students going to bed between 10 and 11 p.m. on weekdays get better grades. There is a strong relationship between sleep problems and poor academic performances among adolescents, a new study demonstrates. The study is published in Journal of Sleep Research, and shows that the less the adolescent sleep -- the worse the grades get on average. "Our findings … [Read more...]
Super bowl emotional dynamics: Cornell University Study
With last year's Super Bowl drawing in over 114 million viewers, you'd assume that much of the audience tuned in not just for the commercials, but for the enjoyment of the game. You'd be wrong, say communication researchers Drew Margolin, and Wang Liao, who have created a unique way to watch the emotional dynamics of the game in real-time during this year's Super Bowl. By … [Read more...]
Bionic Eye: Two Years Later
Larry Hester was 33-years-old when a condition called retinitis pigmentosa robbed him of his sight. At the time, there was no cure. But more than 30 years later, modern medicine took a page from science fiction and created a bionic eye for people like Larry. He’s been wearing one for almost two years now. Larry Hester and his wife Jerry revel in experiencing a world he … [Read more...]
UV Robot Fights C. Diff
It’s a challenge for busy hospitals around the country, get a sick patient into a room as fast as possible but still ensure the room is sanitized and safe. Now new research shows using a special high-tech system is an effective way to reduce the risk of contracting C. diff, and other life-threatening infections. Most of us probably don’t pay much attention, but there’s a lot … [Read more...]
Suicide risk doesn’t differ in children taking two types of commonly prescribed antidepressants: A Vanderbilt University Study
A Vanderbilt University Medical Center study released today shows there is no evidence that the risk of suicide differs with two commonly prescribed antidepressants prescribed to children and adolescents. The population-based study, published today in the journal Pediatrics, tracked children and adolescents who recently began taking selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors … [Read more...]
Brain: Loose coupling between calcium channels and sensors: A Study
In research published in this week's online edition of Science, postdoc Nicholas Vyleta and Professor Peter Jonas of the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (IST Austria) uncover the existence of loose coupling between calcium channels and release sensors of exocytosis at a mature central synapse in the rodent brain. The researchers show that loose coupling provides a … [Read more...]
Media influence perceptions of obesity: Chapman University Study
Researchers at Chapman University, UCLA, and Stanford have just published work on how news media coverage shapes perceptions of obesity. They examined how perspectives on obesity portrayed in news articles affect people's support for different obesity-related public policies and their prejudice towards fat men and women. "Our finding that news reporting on obesity as a … [Read more...]
Combining health and environment in food production: A Swiss Study
Healthy food products that are produced in an environmentally-friendly manner will boost the health of the Swiss population while protecting natural resources. The National Research Programme "Healthy Nutrition and Sustainable Food Production" (NRP 69) aims to identify new approaches to food production. Diet-related diseases account for a large portion of health-care costs … [Read more...]
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