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Syndrome X

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"Syndrome X" or "Metabolic syndrome" is a group of conditions that puts a person at risk for diabetes and heart disease. With Syndrome X, the risk of developing heart disease jumps twenty fold.

Present System of Food Labeling Not Accurate

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The calorie counting system of foods may not be current and accurate, reveals a recent study. The study showed that those who eat foods rich in fibre may actually need to keep a check on their weight as they may be consuming more calories. The wrong assumption made by consumers is due to the incorrect information provided on the food labels. For instance, dieters may think that muesli contains fewer calories as per the present calorie counting system. ...

Soft Foam Surface on an Office Table can Enable Workers With a Power Nap

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Daydreamer desk is a solution to the problems many tired workers face and who long for that precious power nap which can help them leap into many productive hours. Twenty-seven year old designer, Nick DeMarco, designed the daydreamer desk keeping tired workers in mind. The day dreamer desk is an office table fitted with a soft foam surface, like a mattress, and a small wooden block to keep a notepad and a cup of coffee. The designer felt that such a ...

High-fat Diets may Cause ADHD

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High-fat diets may cause attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and memory-dependent learning disabilities in children, says research. "We found that a high-fat diet rapidly affected dopamine metabolism in the brains of juvenile mice, triggering anxious behaviors and learning deficiencies. Interestingly, when methylphenidate (Ritalin) was administered, the learning and memory problems went away," said Gregory Freund, a professor in the U of I College ...

Gender-bending Compounds Cause Breast Cancer, Asthma

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Health chiefs have warned that chemicals present in every home may cause breast cancer, asthma, infertility and birth defects. They warn the gender-bending compounds - used in toys, PVC flooring, car dashboards and credit cards - have "serious implications" for health, the Daily Mail reported. In a landmark report, the World Health Organisation suggested a ban might be needed to protect future generations. It said that it is "reasonable ...

Mouthrinse Reduces Plaque, Gingivitis

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In addition to regular toothbrushing the use of a germ-killing mouthrinse can reduce plaque and gingivitis, reveals study published in General Dentistry. "It's simple-mouthrinses can reach nearly 100 percent of the mouth's surfaces, while brushing focuses on the teeth, which make up only 25 percent of the mouth," says Christine A. Charles, RDH, BS, lead author of the study and director of Scientific and Professional Affairs, Global Consumer Healthcare Research ...

Novel Ways of Fighting Bugs in Space

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Ultra sensitive experiments carried by space scientists could pave the way to cutting edge approach in treating and preventing infectious diseases. For instance, Cheryl Nickerson, microbiologist at Arizona State University's Biodesign Institute, based at the ISS hundreds of miles above the earth, is investigating the effects of micro-gravity on disease-causing pathogens. "We seek to unveil novel cellular and molecular mechanisms related ...

Study Provides Insight into Dogs' Fear of Noises

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A recent study provides fresh insight into why dogs fear noise and could improve our understanding of behavioural signs of fear or anxiety. In the study by academics from the School of Veterinary Sciences at the University of Bristol, and funded by the RSPCA, two approaches were taken to investigate the occurrence of, and risk factors for, these behaviours - a postal survey of dog owners to investigate general demographic factors and a structured interview ...

Changes in Oral Bacteria Due to Modern Diet

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Researchers performed a genetic analysis of ancient teeth bacteria to find the enormity of changes that have taken place in oral bacteria due to alterations in the diet and behavior from Stone Age to modern age. A study of the DNA preserved in calcified bacteria on the teeth of ancient human skeletons has pointed out some of the negative health consequences of the change in diet and lifestyle from the Stone Age to the modern era and also the impact of food manufacturing ...

Potential Epigenetic Mechanisms for Improved Cancer Therapy Proposed

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Boston University School of Medicine researchers have proposed a novel epigenetic hypothesis linked to tumor production and novel ideas about what causes progenitor cells to develop into cancer cells. Published in the February 2013 issue of iEpigenomics/i, the article provides examples of how epigenetic drug treatments could be beneficial in treating cancers while also decreasing the likelihood of cancer relapse. The article was written by researchers at ...

Horse Meat Scandal Spreads to Portugal: Report

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For the first time in Portugal, traces of horse DNA in meat products were detected in a pre-cooked lasagne made by Nestle and sold exclusively to hotels and restaurants known as Horeca. Horeca is the sector of the food service industry that consists of establishments that prepare and serve food and beverages. The ready meals are being withdrawn from the market, reported Xinhua. "This is not a food safety problem but a question of fraud ...

Study Explores Link Between Diet and Acne

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In a recent study it was found that high glycemic index diet and dairy products was associated with the development of acne. More than 17 million Americans suffer from acne, mostly during their adolescent and young adult years. Acne influences quality of life, including social withdrawal, anxiety, and depression, making treatment essential. Since the late 1800s, research has linked diet to this common disease, identifying chocolate, sugar, and fat as particular ...

Drugs Used in the Prevention of Migraine

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Migraine is a common type of headache that occurs with symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, food intolerance or sensitivity to light (photophobia). Many people experience a throbbing pain on one side of the head. An aura, which could be a warning sign of migraine, includes vision disturbances and is experienced by some people before migraine sets in. Migraine treatment aims to stop or prevent the progression of a headache or reverse ...

Breastfeeding Lowers Cancer Risk

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Women could reduce their breast cancer risk if they turned the clock back and nurtured their babies just the way they did about a century ago. A huge study, which collected data involving 150,000 women, clearly supported the fact that multiparity and breastfeeding can drastically cut breast cancer risk. The longer the duration of breast-feeding the greater was the protection against the dreaded cancer! If women from the developed countries produced ...

Women Look Their Oldest on Wednesday Afternoons - Study

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A study has revealed that women look their oldest every Wednesday afternoon at around 3.30 pm. And here's the reason why! Wednesday afternoon is the time when work stress reaches its zenith, energy levels deplete the maximum and the weekend effects finally start to show ! A recent survey reveals that one in ten women find Wednesday afternoons the most stressful. The natural mid-afternoon slump along with the stress accumulated through ...

Bee Venom: New Treatment Against Pain

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According to a British study, bee venom shots could kill backaches by reducing the inflammation. The therapy is rooted in ancient traditional remedies, where bee stings were used to tackle a wide range of ailments. But it can be an effective tool in modern medicine, too, according to a number of studies. An analysis of studies by University of Exeter researchers found bee venom contained compounds that may ease joint pain. Another trial, conducted ...

Thigh Fat Linked to Loss of Mobility

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In healthy older adults, increase in fat throughout the thigh is predictive of mobility loss, finds recent study. Lead author Kristen Beavers, Ph.D., and colleagues at Wake Forest Baptist said the findings suggest that prevention of age-related declines in walking speed isn't just about preserving muscle mass, it's also about preventing fat gain. Walking speed declines with age, said Beavers, and in older adults slower walking speed is a predictor ...

Link Between Untreated Depression, Response to Shingles Vaccine Identified

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In a new study, scientists have explored a link between untreated depression and decreased effectiveness of the herpes zoster - or shingles vaccine. The findings of the study have been published in the journal iClinical Infectious Diseases/i. Shingles is a painful, blistering skin rash that can last for months or even years. It's caused by the varicella-zoster virus, the same virus that causes chickenpox. It's thought to strike more than a million people ...

Tendency to Express Racially Prejudiced Beliefs High Among Men With Wide, Short Faces

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What has the structure of a man's face got to do with the tendency to express racially prejudiced beliefs? A recent study has shown that the structure of a man's face does have a bearing on harboring racist beliefs. The facial width-to-height ratio (fWHR) is thought to have a relation with aggression and testosterone-related behaviors. During the study, researchers tried to understand the relationship between fWHR and racial prejudice. They found that ...

More Youth Suffering Spinal Injuries from Road Accidents, Say Officials

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According to doctors and officials, people in the 15-35 age group are suffering from spinal injuries due to road accidents. "There is an urgent need to create awareness on spinal cord injuries as there has been an increase in the number of young people suffering from such injuries due to road accidents," Indian Spinal Injuries Centre chairman H.P.S. Ahluwalia said here. He was speaking at an event organized by the Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Khalsa ...

Biological Marker That Predicts Vulnerability to the Common Cold Identified

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Carnegie Mellon University researchers have identified a biological marker in the immune system that, perhaps beginning at about age 22 predicts our ability to fight off the common cold. Published in the iJournal of the American Medical Association/i (iJAMA/i) and led by Carnegie Mellon's Sheldon Cohen, the study found that the length of telomeres - protective cap-like protein complexes at the ends of chromosomes - predicts resistance to upper respiratory ...

Fungal Particles Offer New Clues in Asthma Fight

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Asthma sufferers have hundreds of tiny fungal particles in their lungs compared to healthy people leading to new avenues for developing better treatment, say researchers. In the first large study of its type, published in the journal, iBMC Infectious Diseases/i, a team of researchers from Cardiff University's School of Medicine have uncovered large numbers of fungi present in healthy lungs. "Historically, the lungs were thought to be sterile," ...

Smog Causes Sharp Rise in Deaths from Heart Attack

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Airborne pollution, an emerging problem in many Asian cities causes a sharp increase in deaths due to heart attack among people who are exposed to higher levels of fine particulates, a study published on Wednesday said. Research published in the European Heart Journal pointed the finger at so-called PM2.5 pollution, which comprises tiny particles measuring 2.5 micrometres across or less. They are mainly generated by burning coal and oil for power stations, ...

What Has Preference for Organic Food Got to Do With Acts of Kindness?

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The preference to shop for organic food may be a hint to the others of the type of person you are, researchers found in a recent study. What you shop for in food items may leave a sign of the kind of person you are, researchers say and go on to explain that those who buy organic food are not so kind and helpful to others. Offering a rationale, researchers explained that organic food affords a greater sense of security and reduces the need to act with ...

Teaching Children to Eat Healthy may Well Start from the Womb

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This is a good tip for all those pregnant women to help their unborn children develop a preference for healthy food like vegetables and fruits. The good way to inculcate healthy eating may well start from the womb, researchers said as the type of food a woman consumes during her pregnancy, has an impact on the taste the child develops later on in life. Many mothers struggle with getting their children to eat healthy green vegetables and the secret to ...