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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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.  

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, UK Impact Factor: 2.996 ISI Journal Citation Reports© Ranking: 2011: 5/81 (Dentistry Oral …

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 estimate of 1-in-88 comes from a …

Autism Warning Signs

10 early warning signs of autismistockphoto “Could my child have autism?” With one in 88 children being diagnosed with autism, according to the CDC’s latest estimate, that’s what many new parents want to know. Autism is generally not diagnosed until age three, but signs of developmental delay can begin to appear as early as six …

Hofmann’s Potion

This documentary offers a compassionate, open-minded look at LSD and how it fits into our world. Long before Timothy Leary urged a generation to “tune in, turn on and drop out,” the drug was hailed as a way to treat forms of addiction and mental illness. At the same time, it was being touted as …

Pomegranate: a heart-healthy fruit

Consuming pomegranate juice regularly improves heart health(NaturalNews) Pomegranate juice is rich in antioxidants such as polyphenols, tannins, and anthocyanins. The health benefits of pomegranate juice have been compared to that of red wine, purple grape juice, and black tea. The only potential downside of fresh pomegranate juice is that it is very high in natural …