All Stories Tagged With: "study"
Ineffective Flu Shots Backed by Faulty Science and Corporate Marketing
Flu season is approaching, and it’s been a tradition of sorts to prepare with a flu shot. It’s almost ingrained in American culture that the answer to preempt disease is with a ‘harmless’ immunization.
Flashback: Study Finds High-Fructose Corn Syrup Contains Mercury
In 2009, a study found that almost half of commercial high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) contained mercury — a carcinogenic chemical element that is toxic in all its forms to the human body.
Drinking Water Over Fizzy Drinks Slashes Diabetes Risk
A new study reveals a simple tip to avoiding diabetes: choose purified water over sugar-sweetened fizzy drinks. Researchers from Harvard University have tied consumption of carbonated beverages such as soda to diabetes. The key is fructose consumption.
The Cancer Cholesterol Connection
Generally considered to be an indicator of poor heart health, mainstream medical science suggests that increased cholesterol levels are a sign of poor health — particularly heart health. A new study unveils an interesting finding surrounding cholesterol levels.
Number of Underinsured in U.S. Sees 80% Increase
As the cost of living increases, the number of uninsured United States citizens has increased by 80% between 2003 and 2010, according to a new Commonwealth Fund study published in the September issue of Health Affairs.
Study Says One in Four Look Down on Smokers
According to the results of a new Gallup poll, 25% of people respect a person less when he or she smokes. In the 1990s, the percentage was as low as 14%. Even among current smokers, 5% have less respect for their fellow tobacco users.
The Link Between Prostate Cancer and Pesticides
USC researchers have begun examining the link between pesticide exposure and the development of prostate cancer, with scientists documenting an an increased prevalence of prostate cancer among older men exposed to certain pesticides.
Marriage Helps the Heart: The Stress Connection
Marriage may help the heart, according to a new study. Those who had a coronary bypass surgery were 3 times more likely to be alive 15 years later if they were married than those who were not.
Study Identifies Natural Colon Cancer Treatment
Vitamin D is effective in treating colon cancer, finds another study on the subject. The vitamin slows the actions of a key carcinogenic protein that causes colon cancer.
Stay-At-Home Moms Likely to Develop Depression
Women who stay at home raising children are more likely than those who work to develop symptoms of depression, according to a new study. Working moms can also suffer from similar problems, however.
The Supplement that May Spark Your Heart Attack Risk by 30%
Calcium is an essential nutrient in your diet, but a recent study has found that those taking over 500mg of elemental calcium daily have a 30% increased risk of myocardial infarction.
Scientists Say Fat Consumption Plays Role in Type 2 Diabetes
Sugar is known to play a major role in the development of diabetes, but what about fat? According to US researchers from University of California and the Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute.
Organic Farms Have Lower Levels of Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria
Poultry farms using organic methods have been found to contain less antibiotic-resistant bacteria than conventional farms. The news comes after it was found that 80% of antibiotics in the U.S. are used on farm animals as opposed to humans.
Depression Tied to Stroke Risk
Depressed women may have a higher risk of stroke, according to new research published online Aug. 11 in the journal Stroke.
Processed Red Meat Linked to Type 2 Diabetes
An updated meta-analysis of 3 large US cohorts has found that the consumption of processed red meat leads to an increased risk of type 2 diabetes. We evaluated the association between unprocessed and processed red meat.
Facebook, Google as Addictive as Drugs Finds Study
Facebook, Twitter, and Google may be in the same category as mind-altering drugs when it comes to their addictive properties, according to new research.
Incomplete Sleep Habits Harm Memory Function
According to a study on mice conducted by Stanford University, disrupting sleep made it harder for mice to recognize familair objects. Sleeping in fragments, as opposed to a full night’s rest, affects the brain’s ability to build memories.
Most Bottled Waters are Glorified Tap Water – Learn how to Hydrate the Healthy Way
Millions around the world purchase bottled water as a primary form of hydration. Many of these consumers are under the false impression that the bottled water they are consuming is safer than the toxin-laden tap water that is coming out of their household faucets. Unfortunately, bottled water is often just as bad, or even worse, than tap water in the United States and elsewhere. Research shows that this common misconception is the result of highly-effective mass advertising campaigns and marketing.
New Study Links High Sodium to Earlier Mortality
People who eat more sodium and less potassium may die sooner of heart or other problems than people who consume the opposite, a large, 15-year-study has found. The study of more than 12,000 Americans provides more ammunition to health advocates who say that slashing salt intake will save lives. But not everyone is convinced, as some research is contradictory. In the new study, men consumed an average of 4,323 milligrams of sodium a day, while women took in 2,918 milligrams.
New Study Implicates Environmental Factors in Autism
A new study of twins suggests that environmental factors, including conditions in the womb, may be at least as important as genes in causing autism. The researchers did not say which environmental influences might be at work. But other experts said the new study, released online on Monday, marked an important shift in thinking about the causes of autism, which is now thought to affect at least 1 percent of the population in the developed world.
