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Study examines relationship between soda consumption and eating disorder pathology

Obesity is a major public health concern in the USA and throughout the world. And whilst we all know that sugary, fizzy drinks such as soda are contributing to increasing waist lines, do we know about the link between soda and eating disorders?

3 Apr 2014

ABL enters into licensing agreement with CRP-Santé for COMET software

Advanced Biological Laboratories (ABL) S.A., a Luxembourg-based company today announced that it has entered into an exclusive worldwide licensing agreement with CRP-Santé, a Luxembourg-based public research center active in the field of clinically oriented biomedical research, for its COMET (COntext-based Modeling for Expeditious Typing) software, a tool designed to rapidly analyze and optimally subtype large genetic data sets arising from epidemiological or antiretroviral resistance in the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) fields.

2 Apr 2014

Oats Nutrition and Technology: A comprehensive textbook from Quaker

Considered the most comprehensive and up-to-date textbook about the life cycle of oats, Oats Nutrition and Technology was released from Wiley-Blackwell publishers, and is now available at all major online publishing websites, including Amazon.com.

2 Apr 2014

Study shows important parallels between epidemic of HIV/AIDS and opioid addiction

There are important parallels between the early years of the HIV/AIDS epidemic and the current epidemic of opioid addiction - ones that could trigger a significant shift in opioid addiction prevention, diagnosis and treatment.

2 Apr 2014

Study of diet and aging in monkeys shows significant reduction in mortality

The latest results from a 25-year study of diet and aging in monkeys shows a significant reduction in mortality and in age-associated diseases among those with calorie-restricted diets.

2 Apr 2014

Nearly 4 million infants die from vaccine-preventable diseases worldwide each year

Nearly 4 million children under 5 die from vaccine-preventable diseases worldwide each year, and two University of Michigan doctoral ecology students are working to change that.

2 Apr 2014

Looking forward: How to judge the rollout; challenges to come

Following the official end of the enrollment season, some outlets turn their attention to the upcoming issues surrounding the law.

2 Apr 2014

Study shows link between breast-feeding and risk of child developing obesity

Many studies have focused on the influence of breast-feeding on child health. From analysis of data from the ELANCE cohort, Marie Fran-oise Rolland-Cachera, former researcher at Inserm and her co-workers in the Nutritional Epidemiology Research Team (EREN) have shown that breast-feeding has a protective effect on the risk of obesity at 20 years of age.

2 Apr 2014

New research shows obesity is linked to our ability to digest carbohydrates

New research indicates that obesity in the general population may be genetically linked to how our bodies digest carbohydrates.

1 Apr 2014

Researchers find concise information on how best to prevent soil contamination

Consuming foods grown in urban gardens may offer a variety of health benefits, but a lack of knowledge about the soil used for planting, could pose a health threat for both consumers and gardeners.

1 Apr 2014

State roundup: W.Va. Governor Tomblin vetoes abortion ban; New York curbs medical bills with surprises; California bill aims to raise malpractice cap

Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin vetoed a bill late Friday that would have banned abortions of fetuses after 20 weeks gestation. The governor called the bill unconstitutional and a "detriment" to women's health.

1 Apr 2014

Mobile phones with tobacco screening guidelines offer cessation counseling

Smartphones and tablets may hold the key to getting more clinicians to screen patients for tobacco use and advise smokers on how to quit. Even though tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable disease and death in the U.S., clinicians often don't ask about smoking during patient exams.

1 Apr 2014

Men with long-term HIV infections at higher risk of developing plaque in their coronary arteries

Men with long-term HIV infections are at higher risk than uninfected men of developing plaque in their coronary arteries, regardless of their other risk factors for coronary artery disease, according to results of a study led by Johns Hopkins researchers. A report on the research appears in the April 1 issue of Annals of Internal Medicine.

1 Apr 2014

Otsuka inks agreement with Eisai to acquire rights to hematological cancer treatment Dacogen

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. has announced an agreement with Eisai Inc., a U.S. subsidiary of Eisai Co., Ltd. to acquire rights to the hematological cancer treatment Dacogen and to an enzyme inhibitor, E7727.

31 Mar 2014

Diabetic Ketoacidosis is disproportionately high among youth

Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), a life-threatening but preventable condition, remains an important problem for youth with diabetes and their families. Diabetic ketoacidosis is due to a severe lack of insulin and it is often the presenting symptom of type 1 diabetes. It can also be present at the onset of type 2 diabetes.

31 Mar 2014

Researchers quantify proportion of adults potentially affected by updated 2014 BP recommendations

Applying the updated 2014 blood pressure (BP) guideline to the U.S. population suggests that nearly 6 million adults are no longer classified as needing hypertension medication, and that an estimated 13.5 million adults would now be considered as having achieved goal blood pressure, primarily older adults, according to a JAMA study released online to coincide with the 2014 American College of Cardiology Scientific Sessions.

31 Mar 2014

International scientists identify novel genetic defects that induce oesophageal cancer

A team of scientists from the Cancer Science Institute of Singapore at the National University of Singapore and National University Cancer Institute Singapore, and their collaborators from the Cedars-Sinai Medical Centre, UCLA School of Medicine, demonstrated that a number of novel genetic defects are able to induce oesophageal cancer.

31 Mar 2014

New high-risk cancer causing mutation identified for melanoma development

Researchers have discovered that mutations in a specific gene are responsible for a hereditary form of melanoma.

31 Mar 2014

Women who drink too many diet drinks a day more likely to have heart problems

It appears healthy postmenopausal women who drink two or more diet drinks a day may be more likely to have a heart attack, stroke or other cardiovascular problems, according to research to be presented at the American College of Cardiology's 63rd Annual Scientific Session.

31 Mar 2014

Whole-genome sequencing in newborns could help detect, manage wide array of disorders

Should whole-genome sequencing be used in the public-health programs that screen newborns for rare conditions?

29 Mar 2014

Public Health News and Research

Study examines relationship between soda consumption and eating disorder pathology

ABL enters into licensing agreement with CRP-Santé for COMET software

Oats Nutrition and Technology: A comprehensive textbook from Quaker

Study shows important parallels between epidemic of HIV/AIDS and opioid addiction

Study of diet and aging in monkeys shows significant reduction in mortality

Nearly 4 million infants die from vaccine-preventable diseases worldwide each year

Looking forward: How to judge the rollout; challenges to come

Study shows link between breast-feeding and risk of child developing obesity

New research shows obesity is linked to our ability to digest carbohydrates

Researchers find concise information on how best to prevent soil contamination

State roundup: W.Va. Governor Tomblin vetoes abortion ban; New York curbs medical bills with surprises; California bill aims to raise malpractice cap

Mobile phones with tobacco screening guidelines offer cessation counseling

Men with long-term HIV infections at higher risk of developing plaque in their coronary arteries

Otsuka inks agreement with Eisai to acquire rights to hematological cancer treatment Dacogen

Diabetic Ketoacidosis is disproportionately high among youth

Researchers quantify proportion of adults potentially affected by updated 2014 BP recommendations

International scientists identify novel genetic defects that induce oesophageal cancer

New high-risk cancer causing mutation identified for melanoma development

Women who drink too many diet drinks a day more likely to have heart problems

Whole-genome sequencing in newborns could help detect, manage wide array of disorders

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