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Children consuming a Mediterranean Diet are 15% less likely to be overweight
Children consuming a diet more in line with the rules of the Mediterranean one are 15% less likely to be overweight or obese than those children who do not.
Food poisoning cases underreported, food safety specialist says
There are distinct symptoms for food poisoning and reporting it to your doctor is an important step in improving food safety, a food safety specialist says. According to the Centers...
In Europe, E-cigarettes Are Mostly Used By Smokers Or People Trying To Quit
An analysis of e-cigarette uptake across 27 European countries published in Tobacco Control finds that they are mostly used by current smokers or would-be quitters - approximately 29 million people. read...
Gluten-free diet relieves 'brain fog' in patients with Celiac disease
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...
Ulcer microbe changes quickly to avoid immune attack
During the initial weeks of infection, Helicobacter pylori, the bacterium that causes stomach ulcers, mutates at a high rate, apparently to evade the body’s defenses.
Deliquent youth more likely to die violently as adults, study says
Delinquent youth are at risk of early violent death in adulthood, regardless of race, and females are especially vulnerable, a study released Monday suggested.
Glucose monitoring for diabetes made easy with a blood-less method
Treating diabetes – a major scourge of humanity bothering millions of people – requires a constant monitoring of the human blood for glucose concentrations. While current schemes employ electrochemical methods,...
Prental stress can increase risk of overweight in adulthood
There are indications that unborn children who are exposed to severe stress levels, have an increased risk of becoming overweight or developing obesity as adults, researchers report. The researchers have...
Cellular force that drives allergy, asthma can be blocked by interferon, immunologists find
A mechanism that could underlie the development of cells that drive asthma and allergies has been uncovered by immunology researchers. Asthma and allergies are both driven by an inappropriate activation...
Study to test strategy to rid infants of HIV
New global clinical trial aims to replicate the mysterious 'Mississippi baby' success.Nature News doi: 10.1038/nature.2014.15413
Bionic pancreas controls blood sugar levels in adults, adolescents with type 1 diabetes
The latest version of a bionic pancreas device has been successfully tested in two five-day clinical trials -- one in adults, the other in adolescents -- that imposed minimal restrictions...
Effective drugs for Parkinson's reduce symptoms of Rett syndrome in mice
A combination of effective drugs for Parkinson's disease in mice that are used as a model of human Rett syndrome reduces some of the symptoms associated with this disease. Rett...
Girl's Uncontrollable Laughter Caused By Brain Tumor
They say laughter is the best medicine. But what if laughter is the disease? For a six-year-old girl in Bolivia who suffered from uncontrollable and inappropriate bouts of giggles, laughter...
Hypoallergenic peanuts offer hope for allergic patients
Hypoallergenic peanuts could someday help peanut allergy sufferers lead a more normal life
Old Drug Brings New Promise for PTSD-related Nightmares
Every day, thousands of American service members relive the trauma […]
High number of fatalities despite unchanged level of armed conflicts
At 33, conflicts in the world last year increased by […]
Heart Rate And Blood Pressure: Caffeine Affects Boys And Girls Differently After Puberty
Due in large part to the popularity of energy drinks and chain coffee shops, caffeine intake by children and adolescents has risen substantially - some drinks are marketed to children...
Astronauts Can Suffer Vision Impairment In Space | Video
The blood flow in the human body changes in microgravity, fluids shift away from legs and up towards the head. This ncreases cranial pressure and causes optic nerve compression, flattening...
East Peoria, Ill., shooting: Three dead, including gunman, identified
Danielle HaynesEAST PEORIA, Ill., June 16 (UPI) -- Three people are dead after a shooting at an East Peoria, Ill., sports bar where a high school reunion was being held.
'Super' banana to face first human trial
A super-enriched banana genetically engineered to improve the lives of millions of people in Africa will soon have its first human trial, which will test its effect on vitamin A...
Well: Steering Clear of Poison Ivy
Simple precautions can prevent a nasty reaction from contact with poison ivy and related plants, which can harm even those who have had previous uneventful exposures.
Thousands to Be Questioned on Eligibility for Health Insurance Subsidies
The government has notified hundreds of thousands of people that information provided for subsidized health insurance did not match other federal documents and they may risk losing their subsidies.
Opioid use prior to spine surgery linked to diminished patient reported outcomes
The use of opioid pain relievers (prescription medications, such as Percocet) have been linked to less improvement and higher levels of dissatisfaction following spine surgery, a study finds. "We have...
Mom says toddler urinated in seat when JetBlue crew refused to let her use the toilet
Kate StantonNEW YORK, June 15 (UPI) -- JetBlue apologized Saturday after Jennifer Devereaux claimed that a flight attendant refused to let her daughter go to the toilet.
There is no such thing as a safe level of alcohol consumption
The idea that drinking small amounts of alcohol will do you no harm is a myth, claims Professor David Nutt Continue reading...
Heart Rate Variability May Predict Risk Of Disease In Premature Infants
Measuring variability of heart rate may identify premature infants at risk of developing necrotizing enterocolitis, a serious inflammatory condition that can lead to death, according to Penn State College of...
Keith Urban, Nicole Kidman sing at Australian children's hospital [VIDEO]
Danielle HaynesMELBOURNE, June 15 (UPI) -- Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman sing an acoustic version of "Amazing Grace" at children's hospital.
Reversal of type 1 diabetes in mice may eventually help humans
Investigators have found a therapy that reverses new onset type 1 diabetes in mouse models and may advance efforts in combating the disease among humans. There is no cure for...