Cured, Smoked Meat Linked With Heart Disease Risk By Tiffany O'CallaghanMay 17, 20100 Many studies have suggested that eating red meat can be harmful to your health — increasing the risk of death from cancer or heart disease — yet new research published this week in the journal Circulation suggests that the …
More children being hospitalized for MRSA infection By Tiffany O'CallaghanMay 17, 20100 New research published today in the journal Pediatrics finds that the number of children being admitted to the hospital for antibiotic-resistant staph infections has surged dramatically in recent years. As the Associated Press reports, the rate of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus infections (MRSA) grew from 2 per 1,000 …
Food manufacturers to cut 1.5 trillion calories by 2015 By Tiffany O'CallaghanMay 17, 20100 Some of the nation’s largest food and beverage manufacturers announced today that, as part of the growing national anti-obesity campaign championed by First Lady Michelle Obama, they will trim 1.5 trillion calories from their products by 2015.
Male birth control: stopping sperm with ultrasound? By Tiffany O'CallaghanMay 14, 20100 Among the 78 research projects to receive $100,000 grants from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation earlier this week as part of the Grand Challenges in Global Health initiative, is an effort by researchers at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, to develop a non-invasive, reversible form of birth control for men — using …
Timing is critical for stroke victims By Tiffany O'CallaghanMay 13, 20100 When it comes to successfully minimizing physical — and subsequent mental and emotional — damage caused by stroke, timing is of the essence. Yet, according to new research published this week in Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association too often patients suffering a stroke or their loved ones may wait too long to call 911 …
When tots need shots, a dose of sugar to dull the pain By Tiffany O'CallaghanMay 13, 20100 When given a small amount of sugar beforehand, babies are less likely to cry when receiving injections, according to new research published in the May 12 issue of the Archives of Disease in Childhood. A team of researchers from Canada, Australia and Brazil reviewed 14 studies examining how a boost of sugar affected pain experienced by …
Review: food allergies inconsistently diagnosed, poorly researched By Tiffany O'CallaghanMay 12, 20100 Fewer than 10% of Americans have food allergies, yet sloppy studies, wrong diagnoses and inaccurate testing have been leading a far larger portion of the population to believe they too are allergic to certain foods, according to a new review of allergy studies published today in the Journal of the American Medical Association. As the New …
Can exercise help your cells live longer? By Tiffany O'CallaghanMay 11, 20100 Our cells are constantly replenishing themselves — with new ones replacing old ones that die off during routine apoptosis, or programmed cell death. According to new research published this week in the journal BMC Physiology, strenuous exercise might slow down the process of apoptosis, effectively making your cells live longer.
Study: Restless Leg Syndrome runs in the family By Tiffany O'CallaghanMay 10, 20100 A new study from Canadian researchers contributes to evidence suggesting that Restless Leg Syndrome — the condition characterized by extreme discomfort in the legs when sitting or lying down — is hereditary. Researchers studied 671 people diagnosed with restless leg syndrome, and then asked their family members to participate in …
Does new cancer report overstate environmental risks? By Tiffany O'CallaghanMay 10, 20100 Cancer researchers are expressing concern over a new report highlighting the dangers of environmental toxins, suggesting that the findings overstate the risks of daily exposure to household and environmental chemicals in comparison to known risks such as smoking and obesity.
More deadly crashes after dark linked to teen cell use By Tiffany O'CallaghanMay 07, 20100 An increase in fatal nighttime crashes involving teenage drivers is likely attributable to an increase in talking and texting while driving, according to a new report from the Texas Transportation Institute. As the Associated Press reports, researchers found that, across the U.S., deadly nighttime crashes involving drivers between the …
Raising awareness with bobbleheads and burger candles By Tiffany O'CallaghanMay 07, 20100 In efforts to raise awareness — and money — for autism and malaria, a fast food chain and comedian and Major League Soccer (MLS) team owner have signed on for some unique promotional items.
More wooden cribs recalled for faulty drop-sides By Tiffany O'CallaghanMay 07, 20100 In the second crib recall in as many weeks, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a recall yesterday of 170,000 drop-side cribs sold by C&T International/Sorelle, of East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Prior to 2003, the cribs were also sold under the brand Golden Baby Inc.) The recall was prompted by 104 reports of …