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
Zinc and Inflammation
Zinc deficiency affects nearly 2 billion people in the developing world resulting in growth retardation, hypogonadism, immune dysfunction and cognitive impairment. Additionally, the roles of this divalent cation in the human body have not been clearly elucidated, since the essentiality of zinc has only been known within the last 50 years. However, it has been clearly documented that the supplementation of zinc improves many conditions such as; acute … Read More
Cardiovascular Disease
A Unified Theory of The Cause & Treatment The two-time unshared Nobel Prize recipient Linus Pauling (1901 – 1994) and the German medical doctor Matthias Rath (born 1955) presented in 1989 a new theory of cardiovascular disease. Heart disease is a manifestation of chronic scurvy, and atherosclerotic plaque is a mechanism evolved to repair or patch blood vessels and arteries damaged by chronic vitamin C deficiency. Plaque deposits found … Read More
Why fish is so good for you
Scientists of Friedrich Schiller University Jena and Jena University Hospital decode the antihypertensive impact of omega-3 fatty acids. Fish is healthy: easy to digest and with a high level of precious proteins, fish is considered an important part of a healthy diet. And with the so-called omega-3 fatty acids fish contains real 'fountains of youth'. These fatty acids – like docosahexaeonic acid (DHA) occur mostly in fatty fish like herring, salmon … 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
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...]
ASIA: Autoimmune Syndrome Induced by Adjuvants
Professor Yehuda Shoenfeld (Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Israel) talks about ASIA (Autoimmune Syndrome Induced by Adjuvants) and discuss his recommendations regarding further research in the field. Read More Shoenfeld Y. Video Q&A: what is ASIA? An interview with Yehuda Shoenfeld. BMC Medicine 2013; 11: 118. … [Read More...]
Periodontitis and Systemic Diseases
Free Access to the Proceedings of the EFP – AAP Workshop in Periodontology Editor: M. Tonetti, Italy Associate Editors T. Berglundh, Sweden I. Chapple, UK S. Jepsen, Germany P. Papapanou, USA M. Quirynen, Belgium M. Sanz, Spain F. Schwarz, Germany P. Sharpe, … [Read More...]
1-in-50 U.S. school kids has autism: Gov’t survey
A government survey of parents says 1-in-50 U.S. schoolchildren has autism, surpassing earlier federal estimate for the disorder. Health officials say the new number doesn't mean autism is occurring more often. But it does suggest that doctors are diagnosing autism more frequently, especially in children with milder problems. The earlier government … [Read More...]
Environmental Medicine
Mercury Dental Fillings Infographic
Discover more about mercury and how you can get this toxic, bioaccumulative … [Read More...]
Counting the cost of mercury pollution
Cleaning up mercury pollution and reducing prenatal exposure to the neurotoxin … [Read More...]
Mercury Rising
The Arctic is one of the regions of the world to which mercury is transported … [Read More...]
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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