Type 2 Diabetes Likely an Autoimmune Disease
The development of insulin resistance that leads to type 2 diabetes could be due to an immune system reaction. New research has identified immune system antibodies among obese people who are insulin-resistant that are not found in people lacking insulin resistance. The findings of the study were recently published online in the journalNature Medicine. According to study co-author Dr. Daniel ... Read More »
HealthNews Salutes: The Organic Center
The Organic Center, a leading research institute focused on the science of organic food and farming, has launched a new consumer website:Generations of Organic. The site is designed to be an engaging online resource for people seeking easy-to-understand information about the fact-based benefits of organic food and farming. Healthy eating and access to data that enhances diet and nutrition is ... Read More »
Diet During Pregnancy Could Lead to Offspring’s Obesity
Eating for two just took on a whole new meaning. Researchers have found that a mother’s diet during pregnancy could alter her child’s DNA, through a process called epigenetic change, which could lead to her child putting on extra weight later in life. So those KitKat bars, salty French fries, and crispy bacon need to be eaten in moderation. While ... Read More »
Premature Birth Tied to Increased Risk of ADHD
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – The earlier babies are born, the more likely they are to later get a prescription for ADHD medication, according to a new study from Sweden. Researchers found that babies born as little as three weeks before their due dates had an elevated risk for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The findings suggest that mothers considering ... Read More »
Genetic Testing: A New Trend in Parenting?
Forget about the popular Stokke’s Xplory stroller or the Britax Marathon Convertible Car Seat, the newest thing in parenting just may be genetic testing. Surprisingly, the thought of getting a full genetic panel done on your infant to reveal possible future health problems is more palatable for parents today than ever before. The study, conducted at Georgetown University Medical Center ... Read More »
Majority of Catholic Women Regularly Use Contraceptives
It may be surprising to learn that despite a ban on birth control, that the Catholic Church is losing the battle with its female followers. According to a new report from the Guttermacher Institute, a nonprofit sexual and reproductive health research organization, about 98 percent of sexually active Catholic women use contraceptives. This leaves a mere 2 percent among the ... Read More »
Treatments Show Promise in Reducing Autism-Related Behaviors
Some medical and behavioral treatments show promise for reducing certain behaviors in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), but more research is needed to assess the potential benefits and harms, according to a new report funded by HHS’ Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). The research results were published online in the journal Pediatrics. The comparative effectiveness report found that ... Read More »
Improved Kidney Function Possible With High-Fat Diet
In an age when obesity rates have reached epidemic proportions, a diet containing an extreme amount of fat may sound absurd. But in reality, a high-fat, low-carbohydrate food plan—or ketogenic diet—has been successfully used to rid or markedly reduce seizures in children with drug-resistant epilepsy. By starving the body of carbs and sugars it tricks the body into using fat ... Read More »
Profanity Can Be a Powerful Painkiller
The next time you smash your finger or stub your toe, try uttering a few expletives until the throbbing pain becomes less intense. Researchers from the U.K.’s Keele University have found that using a few “colorful metaphors” when genuine pain strikes can go a long way in easing your agony, especially if you don’t do it on a regular basis. ... Read More »
Seasonal Allergies Increase Risk of Depression
Although some people highly anticipate the warmth and beauty of the coming spring, for others, nature’s season of renewal brings feelings of dread. From watery, itchy eyes, and a constantly dripping nose, to nonstop sneezing and coughing, people with seasonal allergies may view spring as the season of suffering. Research has revealed that about 36 million Americans suffer from seasonal allergies that ... Read More »
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