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Viewpoints: Republicans' 'repeal trap;' 'insufferable' pajama boy; ADHD epidemic; ACLU's campaign against Catholic hospitals

The Journal Gazette of Fort Wayne, Indiana, reports on a fascinating exchange between GOP Rep. Marlin Stutzman and a local meat market owner, Lee Albright, who likes the Affordable Care Act and quizzed the Congressman about the real world implications of the GOP repeal stance (Greg Sargent, 12/18).

20 Dec 2013

Protein in Salmonella inactivates mast cells that fight against bacteria

A protein in Salmonella inactivates mast cells -- critical players in the body's fight against bacteria and other pathogens -- rendering them unable to protect against bacterial spread in the body, according to researchers at Duke Medicine and Duke-National University of Singapore (Duke-NUS).

13 Dec 2013

UCSB anthropologists find successful hunting boosts testosterone, cortisol levels in Tsimane men

While small-scale horticulture is a relatively recent addition to the human repertoire of food provisioning, hunting has deep evolutionary roots. In practically every society, hunting ability correlates with reproductive success - the better the hunter, the more children he is likely to father.

13 Dec 2013

Researchers caution pregnant women about eating red and processed meats

Pregnant women and women planning to become pregnant can make use of the holiday season to adjust their diets and reduce the risk of gestational diabetes, according to researchers at the University of Adelaide's Robinson Institute.

13 Dec 2013

Study finds large degree of genetic variation amongst M. tuberculosis in humans in Zambia

In Zambia, the incidence of all forms of human tuberculosis is estimated to be 444 per 100,000. There is also a high incidence of HIV and AIDS in the country. In the Kafue area, a high incidence of Mycobacterium bovis in both cattle and the Kafue lechwe antilope has been detected. This bacterium can infect humans and has been found in humans in the studied region of Namwala. Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which is the main cause of human tuberculosis, has also been detected in cattle in this region.

10 Dec 2013

Food safety tips for people with HIV/AIDS

December 1, 2013 is World AIDS Day and while the connection between HIV/AIDS (Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) and food safety may not seem obvious, it's actually crucial.

30 Nov 2013

Asparagine found in meat, eggs and dairy products is important for normal brain development

Asparagine, found in foods such as meat, eggs, and dairy products, was until now considered non-essential because it is produced naturally by the body. Researchers at the University of Montreal and its affiliated CHU Sainte-Justine Hospital found that the amino acid is essential for normal brain development.

26 Nov 2013

New paper highlights correlations between changes in natural systems and potential health outcomes

A new paper from members of the HEAL (Health & Ecosystems: Analysis of Linkages) consortium delineates a new branch of environmental health that focuses on the public health risks of human-caused changes to Earth's natural systems.

20 Nov 2013

Study identifies patterns of brain activity associated with eating disorders

A growing body of evidence shows the impact of diet on brain function, and identifies patterns of brain activity associated with eating disorders such as binge eating and purging. The findings were presented at Neuroscience 2013, the annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience and the world's largest source of emerging news about brain science and health.

14 Nov 2013

Pancreatic cancer death rates in whites and blacks go in opposite directions

Pancreatic cancer death rates in whites and blacks have gone in opposite directions over the past several decades in the United States, with the direction reversing in each ethnicity during those years.

13 Nov 2013

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics applauds FDA’s efforts to reduce PHOs in processed foods

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics applauds the Food and Drug Administration's efforts, announced November 7, to reduce partially hydrogenated oils in processed foods.

8 Nov 2013

Study: Interactions between inflammation and changes in gut microbiota may result in colon tumors

Transferring the gut microbes from a mouse with colon tumors to germ-free mice makes those mice prone to getting tumors as well, according to the results of a study published in mBio-, the online open-access journal of the American Society for Microbiology.

6 Nov 2013

Canadian researchers contribute to the science of verotoxigenic E. coli and associated infections

Many Canadian scientists and clinicians were unsung heroes during the early years (1977-1983) of research unfolding around verotoxigenic E. coli (VTEC).

30 Oct 2013

Gene-diet interaction may shed light on increased risk of colorectal cancer linked with meat consumption

A newly discovered potential gene-diet interaction for colorectal cancer was reported today (Thursday, Oct. 24) at the American Society of Human Genetics 2013 meeting in Boston.

25 Oct 2013

Study identifies gene that raises risk for colorectal cancer from eating red or processed meat

A common genetic variant that affects 1 in 3 people significantly increases the risk of colorectal cancer from the consumption of red meat and processed meat, according to a study presented today at the annual American Society of Human Genetics 2013 meeting, the largest gathering of human geneticists in the world.

25 Oct 2013

GOP leaders want answers to questions about website difficulties

Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius is among the people some congressional Republicans want to testify about what some have termed the health exchanges' "failure to launch."

22 Oct 2013

High-intensity interval training with Mediterranean diet counselling 'supersizes' heart health

Lifestyle programs focused on high-intensity interval training combined with nutritional counselling on the Mediterranean diet have shown dramatic results for improving the heart health of people with abdominal obesity, finds a study released at the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress.

18 Oct 2013

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Viewpoints: Republicans' 'repeal trap;' 'insufferable' pajama boy; ADHD epidemic; ACLU's campaign against Catholic hospitals

Protein in Salmonella inactivates mast cells that fight against bacteria

UCSB anthropologists find successful hunting boosts testosterone, cortisol levels in Tsimane men

Researchers caution pregnant women about eating red and processed meats

Study finds large degree of genetic variation amongst M. tuberculosis in humans in Zambia

Food safety tips for people with HIV/AIDS

Asparagine found in meat, eggs and dairy products is important for normal brain development

New paper highlights correlations between changes in natural systems and potential health outcomes

Study identifies patterns of brain activity associated with eating disorders

Pancreatic cancer death rates in whites and blacks go in opposite directions

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics applauds FDA’s efforts to reduce PHOs in processed foods

Study: Interactions between inflammation and changes in gut microbiota may result in colon tumors

Canadian researchers contribute to the science of verotoxigenic E. coli and associated infections

Gene-diet interaction may shed light on increased risk of colorectal cancer linked with meat consumption

Study identifies gene that raises risk for colorectal cancer from eating red or processed meat

GOP leaders want answers to questions about website difficulties

High-intensity interval training with Mediterranean diet counselling 'supersizes' heart health

Scientists identify recessive gene mutation that reduces certain protein affecting brain development

Researchers develop potential new tool for speedier detection of food pathogens

Maternal fatty acid intake linked to infant wheeze

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