Folic acid supplements early in pregnancy may reduce child’s risk of autism by 40 percent
Large study in Norway finds early timing of supplements is critical: Prenatal folic acid supplements appear to reduce the risk for autistic spectrum disorders, according to a study published today (February 13) in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that about 1 in 88 children in the U.S. have been identified with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). ASDs are amongst the most … Read More
Exposure to high pollution levels during pregnancy may increase risk of having child with autism
Women in the U.S. exposed to high levels of air pollution while pregnant were up to twice as likely to have a child with autism as women who lived in areas with low pollution, according to a new study from Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH). It is the first large national study to examine links between autism and air pollution across the U.S. "Our findings raise concerns since, depending on the pollutant, 20% to 60% of the women in our study lived … Read More
A Nutritional Approach to AIDS
According to Bradfield & Foster ( 2006) is it possible to reverse all the symptoms of AIDS in dying patients using nutrition alone. This requires selenium and the amino acids, cysteine, tryptophan and glutamine. Dr. Harold D. Foster, Ph.D. (1933-2009) was one of the giants in orthomolecular medicine with boundless enthusiasm and a prolific gift of writing. He was a researcher with a soaring scientific mind who made unique contributions to the … Read More
Link Between Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Increased Prostate Cancer Risk Confirmed
Consumption of fatty fish and fish-oil supplements linked to 71 percent higher risk: A second large, prospective study by scientists at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center has confirmed the link between high blood concentrations of omega-3 fatty acids and an increased risk of prostate cancer. Published in the online edition of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, the latest findings indicate that high concentrations of EPA, DPA and … Read More
Societal Control of Sugar Essential to Ease Public Health Burden
Robert H. Lustig, MD, and a team of the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) researchers argue that sugar should be controlled like alcohol and tobacco to protect public health. In a new report, they maintain that sugar is fueling a global obesity pandemic, contributing to 35 million deaths annually worldwide from non-communicable diseases like diabetes, heart disease and cancer. Non-communicable diseases now pose a … Read More
Prebiotic May Help Patients With Intestinal Failure Grow New and Better Gut
Adding the right prebiotic to the diets of pediatric patients with intestinal failure could replace intravenous feeding, says a new University of Illinois study. "When we fed the carbohydrate fructooligosacharide (FOS) as a prebiotic, the gut grew and increased in function," said Kelly A. Tappenden, a U of I professor of nutrition and gastrointestinal physiology. "The study showed that using the correct pre- and probiotic in combination could enhance … Read More
Health Conditions
Fine Particles and the Gut
Air pollution and the gut: Are fine particles linked to bowel disease?Worldwide, an estimated 5 million people suffer from diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. In recent years, scientists have identified genes that may account for as much as 25 percent of these diseases. But now they are beginning to look beyond the human genome to the environment for … [Read More...]
Link Between Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Increased Prostate Cancer Risk Confirmed
Consumption of fatty fish and fish-oil supplements linked to 71 percent higher risk: A second large, prospective study by scientists at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center has confirmed the link between high blood concentrations of omega-3 fatty acids and an increased risk of prostate cancer. Published in the online edition of the Journal of … [Read More...]
Exposure to high pollution levels during pregnancy may increase risk of having child with autism
Women in the U.S. exposed to high levels of air pollution while pregnant were up to twice as likely to have a child with autism as women who lived in areas with low pollution, according to a new study from Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH). It is the first large national study to examine links between autism and air pollution across the U.S. "Our … [Read More...]
Ginger Compounds May Be Effective in Treating Asthma Symptoms
Gourmands and foodies everywhere have long recognized ginger as a great way to add a little peppery zing to both sweet and savory dishes; now, a study from researchers at Columbia University shows purified components of the spicy root also may have properties that help asthma patients breathe more easily. The results of the study was presented at the … [Read More...]
Environmental Medicine
Fine Particles and the Gut
Air pollution and the gut: Are fine particles linked to bowel disease?Worldwide, … [Read More...]
Exposure to high pollution levels during pregnancy may increase risk of having child with autism
Women in the U.S. exposed to high levels of air pollution while pregnant were up … [Read More...]
Mercury Dental Fillings Infographic
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Functional Foods
Ginger Compounds May Be Effective in Treating Asthma Symptoms
Gourmands and foodies everywhere have long recognized ginger as a great way to … [Read More...]
Why fish is so good for you
Scientists of Friedrich Schiller University Jena and Jena University Hospital … [Read More...]
Pomegranate: a heart-healthy fruit
Consuming pomegranate juice regularly improves heart health(NaturalNews) … [Read More...]
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