Public Health

Gluten Allergy, Hypoallergenic Pets And Eggs In Flu Shots: Separating Allergy Fact And Fiction

From gluten allergy and hypoallergenic pets, to avoiding the flu shot because of an egg allergy, there are a lot of common myths and misconceptions about allergies. The power of the Internet is such that anyone selling a product or a world view that relie ...

Article - News Staff - Nov 7 2013 - 6:37pm

Shellfish Anaphylaxis Won't Be The Next Big Fad Allergy In Kids

Anaphylaxis is a severe, sometimes life-threatening allergic reaction. After being exposed to a substance, sometimes even for the first time, the body releases histamine, allergen fighting antibody immunoglobulin E and other substances, which can cause ai ...

Article - Hank Campbell - Nov 10 2013 - 11:03pm

Albuminuria: 9/11 First Responders Have Higher Prevalence Of Kidney Damage

First responders working at ground zero in New York City following the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center were exposed to cement dust, smoke, glass fibers, and heavy metals. Research presented at the American Society of Nephrology Kidney Wee ...

Article - News Staff - Nov 9 2013 - 11:09am

Aerobic Exercise Doesn't Just Improve Physical Fitness, It Helps The Brain Also

A new study has found that engaging in a physical exercise regimen helps healthy aging adults improve their memory, brain health and physical fitness- a significant finding considering that, among adults 50 and older, "staying mentally sharp" ou ...

Article - News Staff - Nov 12 2013 - 1:25pm

Calling Dr. Oz: Buffaloberry Could Be Your Next Miracle Fruit

A new paper in the Journal of Food Science says the buffaloberry could be the next super food du jour because it contains large amounts of lycopene and a related acidic compound, methyl-lycopenoate, which are important antioxidants and nutrients beneficia ...

Article - News Staff - Nov 14 2013 - 9:00am

Food for Cure: A Nutrient Twist on Cancer Prevention

Tell me what you eat, and I will tell you what you are – Anthelme Brillat-Savarin, "The Physiology of Taste" The next time you sit down to eat; you may look at your food differently. Freshly squeezed orange juice will be the sign, of that daily ...

Blog Post - Smitha Dutt - Nov 15 2013 - 11:57am

Don't Take Antibiotics For E. Coli Infection

The FDA is investigating a multi-state outbreak of E. coli O157 illnesses possibly linked to pre-packaged salad products.  26 cases of illness were reported in 3 states, Arizona, California, and Washington.   On November 10, 2013, the the U.S. Department o ...

Article - News Staff - Nov 18 2013 - 1:08pm

What Trans-fats Should Teach Us About The Pitfalls Of Food Labeling

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Article - Steve Savage - Nov 20 2013 - 11:51am

Excessive Testosterone Linked To Mortality Risk In Older Men

Older men with moderate testosterone, a key male sex hormone involved in maintaining sex drive, sperm production and bone health, tend to live longer, according to a new paper. Physicians have long known that low testosterone levels can signal health prob ...

Article - News Staff - Nov 21 2013 - 8:56am

Garlic Compound Helps Kill Contaminants In Baby Formula

A new paper says that two compounds derived from garlic, diallyl sulfide and ajoene, significantly reduce the contamination risk of Cronobacter sakazakii in the production of dry infant formula powder.  The discovery could make the product safer to consum ...

Article - News Staff - Dec 1 2013 - 11:00am