Marie-Luise Blue
I am a research scientist, biologist and passionate gardener. After 12 years in academic research and more than 10 years in the pharmaceutical industry working on human health and disease, I like to keep up with health-related research and write on health issues.
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When Vitamin D Is Bad for YouA new study shows that Vitamin D makes bones brittle if there is a problem with calcium absorption in the intestine. Postmenopausal women, people on restricted diets or with intestinal disorders are at greatest risk.
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Garlic-Derived Chemical Better Than Antibiotics Against Food-Borne BacteriaA garlic-derived chemical kills food-borne bacteria 100 times better than some popular antibiotics. The natural chemical, diallyl sulfide, is a great potential alternative for ensuring food safety and preventing intestinal illness.
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Stenting in women and heart attacksA stent placed inside a blocked artery will keep it open. Women need smaller stents than men to prevent scarring. But even with smaller stents, stents can lead to a heart attack without anti-clotting or blood thinning medication. -
Undiagnosed diabetes in women and heart diseaseUndiagnosed diabetes can damage blood vessels leading to plaque deposits in arteries and heart disease. Premenopausal women have a lower risk of heart disease, but diabetes erases this advantage.Also published on:
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Why Quitting Smoking Makes You FatResearchers have identified the pathway in the brain that keeps smokers from gaining weight. It is mediated by nicotine, but nicotine hits a receptor, distinct from the one that causes addiction. -
A New Drug to Cure All Cancers?Researchers discovered that a single antibody can cure or shrink all types of solid human tumors. The antibody blocks a signalling molecule on cancer cells. The blocking allows innate immune cells to destroy the cancer cells.
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Women more likely to have an underactive thyroidThyroid hormones affect almost every function of the body, including heart rate, muscle strength, and cholesterol levels. Women are more likely to suffer from low thyroid hormones or hypothyroidism than men. Hypothyroidism is a treatable condition. -
Women With an Irregular Heartbeat Are at Greater Risk for Stroke Than MenAn irregular heartbeat, or atrial fibrillation, puts you at risk for stroke. Women are at greater risk for stroke and death than men. Know the symptoms. -
Reducing urine leakage with diet and exerciseUrinary leakage or incontinence is common in women. A recent study found that overweight or obese women can dramatically reduce urinary leakage by moderate weight loss and exercise. -
Reason for Healing Effects of Massage DiscoveredNew research, for the first time, puts the healing effects of massage on a sound scientific footing. Research shows that massage turns off genes involved in inflammation and turns on genes that promote healing.
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Causes of DiabetesDiabetes is a chronic disease on the rise. The causes of type 2 diabetes, previously called "adult-onset" diabetes, are due to both genetic and lifestyle factors.
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Your child's bedwetting may be caused by undiagnosed constipationUnexplained bedwetting by children and adolescents may be due to undiagnosed or unrecognized constipation, according to a new study. Laxative therapy cured more than 80 percent of bedwetting in these children. -
Anti-Diabetic Drug Combats Breast CancerDiabetics taking the drug metformin to lower their glucose dramatically lower their risk for developing breast cancer and other cancers. Metformin may also reduce breast cancer risk in non-diabetics.
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Can the color and size of a plate help you lose weight?Plate size and color can influence how much food you eat and how well you manage your weight. Although plate size and color can easily be controlled in the home environment, eating in restaurants requires the principles of 'mindful eating.'
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Why Your Memory May Be Getting WorseA recent study links increasing memory loss to silent strokes, tiny little strokes occurring in the brains of some people. These strokes cause small spots of dead brain cells, but exhibit no symptoms. -
How red wine may reduce breast cancer riskRed wine, but not white wine, contains an inhibitor that may reduce estrogen-dependent breast cancers. This inhibitor is distinct from resveratrol, also found in red wine and red grapes.Also published on: -
How to get children to eat their vegetablesChildren's appetite for vegetables and other food can be improved by the visual presentation of food, according to a new study. Children prefer more color, more food items on a plate, and different plate presentations, compared to adults. -
Cholesterol Abnormality Causes InfertilityWhen adrenals and ovaries don't obtain enough cholesterol from HDL particles, women may become infertile. An abnormal HDL receptor gene has been identified that prevents cells from taking up HDL-cholesterol. -
Drinking Coffee: Pros and ConsCoffee affects all major organs of the body. Coffee, and even caffeine, have mostly beneficial effects, reducing heart disease, depression, diabetes, and cancer, according to recent research.
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Smiling at your baby can synchronize your heart rhythmsA new study, exploring the mother-infant bond, showed that when mothers smile at or talk to their babies, mothers' and babies' heart beats synchronize instantly.
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How to Strengthen Knees and HipsKnee and hip joints are prone to injury by physical activity and arthritis. Open chain, closed chain, and low impact exercises can strengthen knee and hip joints. -
Common Taste Disorders and Sensitivities in ChildrenAbout 10 percent of children may have a taste disorder that can lead to obesity. Taste disorders may be caused by ear infections or genetic factors. Bitter taste sensitivity can be overcome by adding a dip to food.
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Why belly fat causes ovarian cancer metastasisOvarian cancer tends to metastasize to the abdominal fat pad. A new study found that fat cells in the fat pad secrete substances to attract ovarian cancer cells. Once there, the fat cells feed the cancer cells to make them grow rapidly.
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Why Nuts Improve Mood, Reduce Belly Fat, Decrease High Blood Pressure and High Blood SugarFor the first time, a study links the inclusion of nuts in the diet to specific biochemical changes in the body. The study showed that eating nuts increases serotonin levels, which is associated with beneficial health effects.
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Estrogen in the Brain Controls Weight Gain and InfertilityEstrogen can prevent weight gain and infertility. A new study in mice found that specific estrogen receptors in the brain control weight gain, while others control infertility. The study suggests new approaches to controlling weight gain and infertility.
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Can the birth control shot cause memory loss?Recent studies showing that MPA in a hormone birth control shot and in hormone replacement therapy may cause long-lasting memory loss, raises the spector of increased risk of dementia in the later life of women.
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Dried plums prevent osteoporosis?Yes -- dried plums are an exceptionally nutritious and disease-fighting food. A recent study found that they increase bone density in postmenopausal women at risk for osteoporosis.
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Why women in their 40s get more headachesWhen women are in their 40s, they usually start their perimenopausal period, which is often associated with severe and frequent estrogen-withdrawal headaches.
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How to protect yourself from chlamydiaChlamydia can damage a woman's reproductive organs and cause ectopic pregnancies even when there are no symptoms. Now, break-through research will allow the development of a preventative vaccine.
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Treatment for 6 causes of puffy eyesBaggy eyes, whether due to age or other conditions, can readily be treated with simple methods for temporary relief, while eye lid surgery will give longer lasting results.
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Overcoming Fear of Heights With CortisolScientists discovered that giving people cortisol helps erase their fear of heights. In the study, subjects underwent extinction-based therapy with or without cortisol.
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Why HRT Promotes Breast CancerEstrogen and progesterone, but not estrogen alone, promote breast cancer in postmenopausal women. Researchers found that both estrogen and progesterone are required to activate an intracellular signaling pathway to initiate tumor growth.
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Vitamin D may prevent miscarriagesThe lining of the uterus may play an important role in unexplained spontaneous miscarriages. A new study shows that vitamin D can reduce production of inflammatory cytokines by the uterine lining and may help prevent miscarriages.
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How Estrogen Protects Women From Heart DiseaseEstrogen reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease in premenopausal women. A new study discovered that the mechanism for this protection is that estrogen prevents white blood cells from sticking to blood vessels.
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Obsessive-compulsive disorder; know the signsObsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a treatable anxiety disorder. Knowing the signs and symptoms can help identify OCD in children and family members.
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Aspirin and CancerThe low dose aspirin regimen that people take to lower their risk for heart attacks and stroke may also lower their cancer risk, according to a number of studies.
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A simple blood test to predict age at menopauseFertility researchers, based on a large 11-year-long study, found that the level of the AMH hormone reliably predicts the onset of menopause. Women in their 20s and 30s will now be able to learn when their biological clock stops.
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What Causes Women to Have TwinsA large study in rural Africa found that mothers who bear twins have healthier and heavier single babies, while a Utah study found that twinning is an indication of maternal health. The scientists propose that maternal IGF-1 causes twinning.
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Why women are more susceptible to infections during pregnancyMaternal immunity is reduced during pregnancy to protect the baby, making pregnant women more susceptible to serious infections. A new study shows how immunity can be boosted without compromising the pregnancy.
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Losing the Sense of Smell or TasteLosing the sense of smell or taste could be a warning sign of serious disease. It could also be due to aging or temporary disturbances of the olfactory system.
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Causes and treatments for recurrent yeast infectionsDrug-resistant strains or species of the Candida yeast may be responsible for recurrent yeast infections. Treatment options for recurrent yeast infections are available.
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Appearance of Skin Gives Clues About Bone HealthA study at the Yale School of Medicine found that the nature and type of facial wrinkles correlates with bone density measurements. Analysis of natural facial wrinkles may be able to predict bone health and fracture risk.
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Better Ways to Fight Mosquito-Borne DiseaseMosquitoes find us because they can sense the carbon dioxide in our breath. Researchers at the University of California found new ways to block the carbon dioxide-sensing receptors on mosquitoes.
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Signs, symptoms, and treatment of sleep apneaObstructive sleep apnea is a common breathing disorder where people briefly stop breathing while asleep. Stormy weather worsens sleep apnea, but treatments are available.
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Can Surgery Cause Nerve Damage?Some people experience symptoms of nerve damage after surgery. A Mayo Clinic study shows that nerve pain is caused by inflammation of nerves and not by mechanical means. Immunotherapy relieved nerve pain.
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Non-Organic Produce May Pose a Risk to Your BabyThree separate studies show that prenatal, but not postnatal, low exposure to pesticides affects brain development of children by lowering their IQ. Suggestions on how to reduce pesticide residues on produce are given.
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How your thyroid disorder can affect your babyAbnormal thyroid function during pregnancy poses risks for the health and normal development of the baby and can lead to a miscarriage or stillbirth.
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Why Omega-3s Affect Your MoodResearchers link chronic deficiency of dietary omega-3 fatty acids in mice to functions of specific brain receptors. Mice, chronically deficient in omega-3s, showed depressive behaviors, which could partially be reversed by an anti-depressant.
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When Your PMS Becomes PMDDPremenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) associated with anger, anxiety and depression. Several strategies may reduce symptoms, but often medication and professional help is needed.
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Symptoms of an Abscessed ToothAn abscessed tooth is caused by a bacterial infection inside the tooth. The progression of the infection determines what symptoms you will experience.
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Gene Mutations Cause StutteringStuttering is a disorder of the flow of speech. Although many children outgrow their stuttering, persistent stuttering usually has a genetic basis. Research has identified several genes linked to stuttering.
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Injuring the ACL: How to Prevent and Treat a Torn Ligament in the KneeAn ACL injury or the tearing of a ligament in the knee is a common injury. You can take steps to reduce the chances of this injury. If you suffered an ACL injury, physical therapy and surgery are effective treatment options.Also published on:
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Reversing Hair LossAndrogenetic alopecia or male pattern baldness is the main cause of hair loss in men. Researchers found that bald scalp contains normal numbers of live hair follicle stem cells that when activated could support normal hair growth.
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Not a Dinnertime Conversation: Causes and Treatments for HemorrhoidsWomen can develop hemorrhoids for many reasons, including pregnancy. A fiber-rich diet and exercise prevent hemorrhoids. Treatment options range from home remedies to surgery.Also published on:
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The Gut-Brain ConnectionA study in mice shows that gut microbes influence behavior and the activities of brain chemicals. The study points to new ways of treating mental disorders.
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Why Postmenopausal Women Gain WeightFor the first time, researchers prove that part of estrogen's function is to control energy balance. It explains why ovariectomy and menopause are associated with weight gain.
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Loneliness Can Make You SickLoneliness, the absence of meaningful social interactions, can have deleterous effects on your health. Studies show effects on blood pressure, stress hormones, immune function, and brain activity.
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What Kind of Headache Do You Have?Know the symptoms and triggers for different kind of headaches for more effective treatment.Also published on:
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What the Color of Your Urine is Telling YouSometimes urine may have an unusual color. Urine can take on the colors of the rainbow due to foods and medicines, but some color changes may indicate infection, kidney disease, or cancer.Also published on:
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Making Drinking Water SafeDisinfecting water can create new hazards if the source of the water contains certain contaminants. New solutions are needed, but you can protect yourself by using the right kind of water filtering system.
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Seven Ways to Prevent Premature Aging of Your FaceThe face ages ahead of the body, because it is under constant assault by internal and external factors. Premature aging can be prevented in a number of ways.Also published on:
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How Diabetes Harms the BrainThe brain needs more cholesterol than any other organ in the body. Researchers at the Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston show for the first time that insulin and diabetes can change cholesterol metabolism in the brain.
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How Parasitic Worms Heal Ulcerative ColitisUlcerative colitis is a devastating disease of the colon. Infection with parasitic worms can relief symptoms. Researchers followed the cellular and molecular events after a patient chose to infect himself with parasitic woems.
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The Mind Behind the FaceHow do we perceive life in a face? A study, published in Psychological Science, found that we mainly determine whether there is a mind behind the face by looking at the eyes.
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Guide to Shoulder and Arm PainShoulder and arm pain are often caused by shoulder injuries. You can usually treat shoulder injuries with non-surgical approaches.Also published on:
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Aging ReversedStudies with mice show for the first time that aging and aging related diseases can be reversed by activating an enzyme that maintains the telomeres at the ends of chromosomes.
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Odor and Taste Preferences Determined by Mother's DietYoung children prefer the odors of foods their pregnant mothers ate. A new study shows that the diet of a pregnant or nursing mother has a physical impact on the area of the brain associated with the sense of smell in the fetus.
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What Not to Do Before a Pelvic UltrasoundA pelvic ultrasound can detect uterine and kidney abnormalities and cancer. Knowing what to do and what not to do in preparing yourself for the ultrasound will improve your experience and the accuracy of the results.Also published on:
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Diets Rewire the BrainA new study explains why diets to lose weight fail. Dieting increases sensitivity to stress by altering stress and appetite related genes.
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Winter Itches: Seven Ways to Fight Dry SkinDry winter air can cause skin to dry out, crack, flake, and itch. There are some simple things you can do to prevent and treat dry skin.Also published on:
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Why Exercise Keeps You YoungAs we age, we lose muscle stem cells in our muscles. Researchers, for the first time, show that endurance exercise can increase muscle stem cells.
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Bitter Taste Improves BreathingResearchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine discovered taste receptors, like those in the mouth, in the lungs of mice and humans. Bitter substances activate these receptors to open up airways.
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Study: Potential New Treatment for Brain Recovery After InjuryAfter a brain injury such as a stroke, the brain releases large amounts of GABA. Researchers at UCLA found that too much GABA prevents brain recovery and an inhibitor of GABA dramatically improved brain recovery in mice.
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Thanksgiving Dinner: Eat This, Not ThatYou can enjoy a healthier Thanksgiving dinner by making better food choices and limiting portion size. Lower the fat content of food, especially saturated fats.
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How Ulcer Bacteria Cause Chronic Stomach InfectionH. pylori is a tough bacterium that digs into the stomch lining to cause ulcers and stomach cancer. Researchers found two novel ways, which allow H. pylori to survive and cause disease.
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What You Should Know About Breast CystsBreast cysts are common in women. It is easy to distinguish a cystic lump from breast cancer or a malignant growth.Also published on:
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How Cigarette Smoke Increases Lung InflammationResearchers report that a collagen fragment, PGP, is a powerful attractant for white blood cells, called neutrophils. Cigarette smoke modifies PGP so it cannot be degraded and causes neutrophil-mediated lung inflammation.
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How Arginine Controls the Immune ResponseA new study shows that arginine, an amino acid, is not only used by our bodies as a building block for proteins, but also regulates specific signaling pathways in immune cells that fight infections.
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Easy Diabetic Desserts for the HolidaysDuring the holiday season, diabetics and non-diabetics alike can enjoy delicious, quick and easy desserts made with low or no sugar and low fats. Recipes range from cookies to gourmet tortes.
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How Antibiotics Wreak Havoc in Your GutEven benign antibiotics have profound effects on microbial populations in the gut. A study, using advanced DNA techniques, showed permanent changes in microbial populations after repeat rounds of antibiotic treatment.
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Your Hair Can Tell TimeThe circadian clock is our internal body clock that is made up of cycling genes and controls much of our metabolism and health. Researchers discovered cycling clock genes in hair follicles and studied their function.
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Low Vitamin D Linked to DiabetesRecent studies demonstrate a link between a low blood vitamin D level and a high A1c level, a measure of blood glucose control. Low vitamin D levels were associated with the development of type 2 diabetes.
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How Omega-3 Fatty Acids Fight Inflammation and DiabetesResearchers at the University of California found that omega-3 fatty acids inhibit inflammation and type 2 diabetes through the GPR120 receptor. GPR120 is expressed on immune cells and fat cells.
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Chinese Herbs Heal the IntestineTraditional Chinese herbs show healing of the intestine in rigorous scientific studies in mice and people undergoing cancer chemotherapy.
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Developing Resistance to TicksA heretofore obscure white blood cell, the basophil,is essential for the development of immune resistance to ticks according to a recent study. This finding may lead to new strategies to combat tick-borne diseases.
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Seven Signs of Breast CancerBreast cancer is more treatable when detected early. Self awareness can help detect early breast tumors. If you know the signs and symptoms of breast cancer, you may be able to detect breast cancer at an early stage.
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Why We Need to Be BusyA behavioral study, published in the journal Psychology Science, found that people prefer busyness to idleness and that busyness makes them happy.
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Western Diet May Cause Allergies and Intestinal InflammationMicrobial populations in the intestines of children who ate a modern Western diet or an ancient rural African diet was compared. The rural diet was associated with a more diverse and beneficial bacterial colonization.
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How Touch Influences Our DecisionsTouch influences our social interactions, decisions, and judgements in an unconscious process according to behavioral research on the sense of touch.
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How the Inner Ear Controls BalanceDizziness and balance disorders are controlled by crystals in the inner ear. Researchers found that a common cellular process, called autophagy, is necessary for the integrity of the crystals in the inner ear and for balance.
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How Tanning Can Be Good for YouResearchers at Pennsylvania State University argue that dark skin pigmentation or tanning evolved to protect UV-sensitive folic acid and not to prevent skin cancer.
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Multivitamins May Help You Lose Weight and Improve Your MoodThe jury is still out on how well multivitamins can protect us from chronic diseases, but recent studies suggest that multivitamins can help us lose weight and improve our mental state.
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Caused by Immune CellsResearchers showed for the first time that a mental disorder can be caused by the immune system by studying mice with compulsive hair pulling behavior.
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5 Exercises Women Should AvoidWomen may be more susceptible than men to exercise-related injuries. But you can stay fit and healthy by avoiding certain exercises.
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Why Exercise Protects from Diabetes and Cardiovascular DiseaseA study at the Massachusetts General Hospital discovered how exercise activates beneficial metabolic pathways that help prevent diabetes and heart disease.
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Faster Healing of Broken BonesResearchers at the Stanford School of Medicine found a method to deliver a protein to regions of injured bone that healed bone about three times faster.
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When to Take a B12 SupplementVitamin B12 deficiency causes anemia and neurological damage. People with gastrointestinal disorders, older people, and vegetarians are at risk for B12 deficiency.
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Severe Food Allergies CuredFood allergies are on the rise in the United States. Even severe food allergies can be cured by oral tolerance induction according to some recent studies.
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Study: Laughter Has Similar Effects on the Body as ExerciseA study, presented at the 2010 Experimental Biology conference, suggests that repetitive laughter stimulates the same appetite regulating hormones as excercise.
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Science Says Girls Can't Drink Alcohol like BoysGirls are biologically more susceptible to alcohol than boys. The American Association for the Advancement of Science has initiated a program to educate teens and parents about alcohol issues.
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Artificial Pancreas Controls Blood Sugar in Type 1 DiabetesA closed-loop artificial pancreas was successfully tested in type 1 diabetes patients. It controlled blood sugar levels by using two hormones to mimic the body's normal blood sugar control mechanism.
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Amnesia Patients Feel Emotions Long After Memory is GoneResearchers at the University of Iowa found that feelings of joy or sadness persisted long after the reason for the feelings had been forgotten by amnesia patients.
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Multitasking: How Much Can Your Brain Handle?French researchers have shown that our brains are equipped to only handle two complex tasks simultaneously.
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Positive Emotions Reduce Coronary Heart DiseaseIn a new large prospective 10 year-long study, researchers at Columbia University found a strong protective effect of positive or happy feelings, termed "positive affect", for developing heart disease.
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Dietary Habits Can Change Gut BacteriaGut bacteria have enzymes that help us break down food and extract energy. A new study suggests that bacteria on food that we ingest can also add new genes to our gut microbes.
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Your Touch Leaves a Long-lasting Bacterial TrailA new study finds that a trail of personal bacteria is left on objects when touched or handled. The test for hand bacteria may become a valuable tool for forensic scientists as well as new research.
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Diabetes Cured by Leptin-Controlled GeneA study in obese and diabetic mice showed that low amounts of leptin activated a gene, IGFBP2, and reversed the insulin resistance and diabetes of the mice.
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Body Fat May Be Good for YouResearchers at the University of Texas propose that adipose (fat) tissue instead of causing metabolic syndrome, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease, actually helps prevent and stall these diseases by storing excess fat.
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Do Wasteful Eating Habits Impact Global Climate Change?A study in the online journal PLoS ONE found that there is an increase in the amount of food wasted by Americans. The calculations showed that this amount of food wasted significantly contributes to global warming.
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Osteoporosis Cured by Inhibition of Gut SerotoninIn a new study, inhibition of serotonin in the gut by an orally given drug cured osteoporosis in mice. This gives hope to millions of osteoporosis sufferers that there may soon be a bone-building treatment available.
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Recycling at a Higher Level: High Line in New York CityThe green park above the streets of Manhattan, recycled from an abandoned elevated railway, is testimony to the achievement by community and government working together.
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Novel Probiotic Treatment for Inflammatory Bowel DiseaseTreatment options for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) have suboptimal effects. Re-population of the intestine with butyric acid producing bacteria may be the most promising treatment for IBD.
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Studies Show that Birds Can Recognize Human FacesWell-designed studies show that birds have an uncanny ability to recognize human faces.
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The Real Reason for Bad BreathBad breath can be a serious social problem. Researchers have discovered that it is the gram-positive bacteria that cause bad breath and have invented a device called OkayToKiss to monitor the presence of these bacteria.
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New Personalized Blood Test for CancerCancer detection and treatment may be revolutionized by a new personalized blood test. The blood test, PARE, detects rearranged tumor DNA.
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Can Hair Thinning Be Hereditary?Androgenetic alopecia is the most common form of hair loss. It is inherited from either the father or the mother. Other forms of hair thinning that can be inherited are alopecia areata and scarring alopecia.
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Calorie Restriction May Improve Your MemoryA low-calorie diet results in health benefits and longevity. Now researchers at the University of Muenster, Germany, show that it also improves memory.
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Evidence that Disorderly Surroundings Cause Bad BehaviorA study conducted in the Netherlands confirmed the "Broken Window Theory" that degraded surroundings cause undesirable behaviors.
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Magic Wings in South Deerfield, MA: Walk Among ButterfliesYou will experience magic and delight when you walk among the flowers of the sky in the Magic Wings butterfly conservatory.
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Why You Should Not Serve Red Wine with SeafoodOften you will experience a fishy aftertaste when you eat seafood and drink red wine. Scientists discovered that the high iron content in many red wines is responsible for the bad aftertaste.
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Control Motion Sickness with BreathingYou become seasick when your body sends conflicting positional signals to the brain. In a well-designed study, researchers showed that changing how we breathe can control the nausea of motion sickness.
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How to Deal with Thinning Hair Caused by StressSevere emotional or physical stress can cause diffuse hair thinning. Removal of the cause of the stress will allow hair to regrow. But because other conditions also cause diffuse hair loss, a dermatologist should be consulted.
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How to Deal with Thinning Hair Caused by GeneticsMale pattern hair loss is caused by inherited genes and male hormones. A dermatologist will be able to diagnose the cause of your hair thinning, rule out other causes and recommend treatment options.
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Do I Need to Take a Calcium Supplement?Calcium is essential for many metabolic processes including the maintenance of strong bones and teeth. Calcium-rich foods are superior to calcium supplements in maintaining a healthy blood calcium concentration.
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Running Shoes May Cause InjuriesRunning shoes create more collision forces with the ground than running barefoot, because shoes encourage runners to hit the ground with the heel rather than the front or the middle of the foot.
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How Does My Diet Affect Hair Thinning and Hair Loss?Major factors in hair thinning in men are male hormones and inheritance of genetic risk factors, but poor nutrition and crash diets can cause or worsen hair loss.
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What Causes Thinning Hair?The major cause of hair thinning in men is androgenetic alopecia. It depends on the genes that you inherit and how much of the hormone DHT is produced in your hair follicles.
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Thinning Hair Prevention for MenHair thinning in men is largely due to inherited genes. Procedures and medications are available that can slow and even reverse hair thinning.
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Thinning Hair Prevention for WomenHair thinning in women can be affected by nutrition, hormones, disease, and haircare. Hair loss can be prevented or restored by addressing these conditions.
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When Should I Consult a Professional About Thinning Hair?When there is sudden hair loss or hair thinning associated with disease, you need to consult a physician. You need a dermatologist or hair specialist if you are interested in surgical or non-surgical hair restoration.
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Toxins from Driveways and Parking Lots Pose Health ThreatPAHs are chemicals that are associated with cancer development in animals and people. A new study shows that high concentrations of PAHs end up in house dust from coal tar sealants used for topping driveways and parking lots.
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It Matters Whether You Inherit a Disease Gene from Your Father or Your MotherA study in the journal Nature, for the first time, links inheritance of disease risk to parental origin of gene variant.
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Why Overweight People Are More Prone to Heart Disease and DiabetesMany overweight people suffer from chronic inflammation, which can lead to heart disease, cancer, and type 2 diabetes. A new study shows that a receptor on immune cells is triggered by fat to initiate inflammation.
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Sunlight During Pregnancy Gives Children Stronger BonesSunlight exposure during pregnancy has a long-lasting effect on children. Pregnant mothers exposed to more sunlight bear children with stronger bones according to a study at the University of Bristol, U.K.
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Catch a Cold, Don't Get the FluA study published in the Journal of Clinical Virology and swine flu statistics suggest that catching a cold may prevent getting the flu. Cold and flu symptoms are discussed.
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Poor Nutrition Linked to ViolenceA controlled study in British prisons linked poor nutrition to anti-social behavior. This prompted a new trial to confirm results and determine exactly how diet contributes to violent behavior.
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Proof that Early Exposure to Germs is Good for YouA new study in pigs shows that early exposure to germs and dirt builds a healthy immune system.
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Fifty Percent Reduction in Heart Attack, Stroke and Death by Non-Drug TreatmentIn a controlled clinical study, patients with heart disease were able to reduce their risk of heart attacks, stroke and death by almost 50 percent by practicing Transcendental Meditation.
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Nano Silver - a New Drug?Scientists have dicovered a far more effective way to prevent unwanted blood clots than is possible with current drugs. Nano silver particles, injected into mice, prevented the formation of blood clots by inhibiting platelets.
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Do Your Gut Microbes Make You Fat?Gut microbes may be one of the critical factors leading to obesity. A new study shows how a "Western diet" changes the microbial composition in our intestines so that more calories are absorbed.
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Study Proves Color Blindness CuredColor blindness is caused by a missing gene on the x-chromosome. Gene therapy in color blind squirrel monkeys gave them full color vision.
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Why Hair Turns GrayHair grays as we age, because pigment producing melanocyte stem cells (MSCs) are lost. Irreversible DNA damage causes MSCs to be depleted and so prevents cells from becoming cancerous.
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How to Grow and Prune Hydrangeas for Better BloomsThere are five major types of hydrangeas; they need different growing conditions and pruning methods to achieve their best blooms.
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Bulbs for Spring BeautyFall is the best time to plant flower bulbs. You can create a low maintenance beautiful perennial bulb garden or border if you choose the right bulbs.
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The Best Low Maintenance Perennial Flowers: DayliliesDaylilies are remarkably hardy and easy to grow. They come in all different sizes, forms, colors and flower shapes.
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New Red MenaceThe red lily beetle is a new formidable threat to lilies. The lifecycle of the beetle and organic control measures are discussed.
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Anyone Can Grow Roses NowThe new disease-resistant roses are now as easily grown as any low-maintenance shrub and perennial. Tips on growing, pruning and companion plants are given.
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Designing with IrisesThere are many varieties of irises. Most are easy to grow. But knowing what growing conditions your irises need, will help you select the best type of iris for your garden.
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Planting Near Toxic TreesMany plants will die when planted near toxic trees. Black walnut trees are the worst offenders. These trees produce a toxin called juglone. This article gives advice on what can and what should not be planted near these trees.
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Why Nicotine Calms the Brain in Schizophrenia and Bipolar DisorderSchizophrenics and individuals with other brain disorders abuse cigarettes much more than the general population. A study in mice shows that nicotine upregulates GABA, which can give symptom relief.
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Eat a Vegetarian Diet for Better HealthA vegetarian diet will benefit your heart and intestinal health. It is easy to convert to a vegetarian diet.
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Memory Decline Associated with Spikes in Blood Sugar and Type 2 DiabetesOur memory declines as we age. A new study links this decline to problems in blood sugar metabolism. Physical activity improves blood sugar metabolism and memory.
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How Specific Foods Improve Memory and Mental HealthStudies show that specific nutrients will improve brain function in the young and the old.
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Why We Catch the Flu in WinterTransmission of the flu virus is directly dependent on the temperature and relative humidity of the air. Scientists showed this in a rigorously controlled experiment using guinea pigs.
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Six Methods to Prevent Fungal Disease in Your GardenThere are effective ways to control plant diseases. Prevention is best.
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Microbes' Role in Nutrition and ImmunityOur digestive tract is populated by a huge number of bacteria, both benign and pathogenic. The Gut Microbiome Project will help us understand how these microbes control our immunity and nutrition.
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Landscape Design with GroundcoversGroundcovers control weeds and erosion and mask problem areas. With good design, groundcover plants also increase property value.
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How to Avoid the Dangers of Plastic Food and Beverage ContainersDifferent types of plastics make up the plastic containers we use for food and drink. When heated, polycarbonate plastic leaches bisphenol A, a hormone-like substance, which was harmful in animal studies. Safe practices may prevent potential risks to humans.
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Study: Carbon Dioxide's Effect on Brain Linked to Anxiety, Panic AttacksNew research done on healthy people indicates that the reaction of the brain to carbon dioxide helps explain panic attacks and anxious feelings.
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Do Antipsychotic Drugs and Antihistamines Make You Gain Weight?New research shows that antipsychotic drugs and antihistamines activate the appetite control enzyme in the brain.
