Public Health

Miscarriage is commonly believed to be rare and its causes are misunderstood. This can lead to a guilt-ridden experience for women who have one, according to a new national survey presented at the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) in Bost ...

Article - News Staff - Oct 17 2013 - 9:47am

BPA Causes Miscarriages (Or So The Headlines Say)

It was the late astronomer and author Carl Sagan who popularized the phrase “extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence,” and originated the closely related concept of scientific skepticism. In the case discussed here, skeptics we should be. ...

Article - Steve Hentges - Feb 28 2014 - 12:36am

Less Manure Could Reduce Foodborne Illness

There's a reason why organic food sickens far more people than conventional produce; a lack of science in agricultural practices. Researchers have identified some agricultural management practices in the field that can either boost or reduce the risk ...

Article - News Staff - Oct 21 2013 - 4:53pm

Pediatric Musculoskeletal MRSA Infections On The Rise

Pediatric musculoskeletal Staphylococcus aureus bacterial infections have been evolving over the past decade, with more children diagnosed with the more virulent, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) today than 10 years ago. The result is lo ...

Article - News Staff - Oct 27 2013 - 9:00am

The Impact Of Noise On Overall Health

Occupational, recreational and environmental noise exposure poses a serious public health threat going far beyond hearing damage, according to a new review in The Lancet. The analysis team examined the latest research on noise's impact on an array of ...

Article - News Staff - Oct 30 2013 - 10:36am

Teen Males: Hey, We Get Eating Disorders Too

If you have wondered why a disease like anorexia seems to impact primarily middle class white girls, a new paper in JAMA Pediatrics will shed some new light on the issue. A new paper analyzed survey responses of 5,527 teenage males from across the U.S.and ...

Article - News Staff - Nov 4 2013 - 6:24pm

Calling Dr. Oz: Suguki Can Be Your Miracle Superfood For November

Can you prevent the flu? Sure you can. Don't come into contact with someone who has the flu, or get a vaccine. Can diet do it? A group of researchers say bacteria found in a traditional Japanese pickle can- and they have primed mainstream science med ...

Article - News Staff - Nov 6 2013 - 10:32am

Ejaculation Reduces Blood Cholesterol Level(?)

Many doctors agree that abnormally high level of cholesterol in the blood can lead to hypertension and/or heart problems (MNT, 2013). Doctors often advise their patients to reduce the level of cholesterol in their blood through dieting, exercising, or eve ...

Blog Post - Camilo Tabinas - Apr 25 2016 - 10:06pm

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