The Local | There is no evidence to support the contention that the influenza vaccine administered to the over 65s is of any more use than opening the windows and washing hands.
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Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Possible cancer cure found in blushwood shrub - Couriermail.com.au
Scientists have identified a compound in the fruit of the native blushwood shrub that appears to "liquefy and destroy cancer with no side-effects", according to latest research.
Friday, January 15, 2010
Thursday, January 7, 2010
One third of world's population has tuberculosis bacterium
More than two billion people, or a third of the world's total population, are infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacteria that causes tuberculosis (TB).
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Antidepressants tied to higher stroke risk in women over 50
Antidepressants tied to higher stroke risk
Study examines older women
Washington Times Older women taking antidepressants face significantly higher risks of stroke and death when compared with their generational cohorts who don't take the drugs, a U.S. study has determined.
In what one of the researchers called the first major look at the mental health of women 50 and older, investigators found that women using antidepressants had a 32 percent higher risk of death than nonusers when all causes of mortality were examined. Their risk of suffering a stroke, fatal or nonfatal, was 45 percent higher ...
Thursday, November 26, 2009
MedicalNewsToday.com | Global HIV Infections Down 17 Per Cent
November 26, 2009A new report shows that global new HIV infection rates have fallen by 17 per cent and suggests that HIV prevention programmes are making a difference beyond the natural course of the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
2009 AIDS epidemic update was released on Tuesday by the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) and the World Health Organization (WHO) at a press conference in Shanghai.
The drop of 17 per cent reflects new data that shows in some parts of the world such as East Asia, the rate of new HIV infection has dropped by nearly 25 per cent from 2001 to 2008. In South and South East Asia it has dropped by 10 per cent, and in sub-Saharan Africa it has dropped by about 15 per cent, over the same period.
In Eastern Europe it has levelled off, while in some countries it looks like the new HIV infection rate is on the rise again.
Michel Sidibé, Executive Director of UNAIDS, spoke about the good and the bad news highlighted in the report. Full Article
Source:
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/172234.php
2009 AIDS epidemic update was released on Tuesday by the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) and the World Health Organization (WHO) at a press conference in Shanghai.
The drop of 17 per cent reflects new data that shows in some parts of the world such as East Asia, the rate of new HIV infection has dropped by nearly 25 per cent from 2001 to 2008. In South and South East Asia it has dropped by 10 per cent, and in sub-Saharan Africa it has dropped by about 15 per cent, over the same period.
In Eastern Europe it has levelled off, while in some countries it looks like the new HIV infection rate is on the rise again.
Michel Sidibé, Executive Director of UNAIDS, spoke about the good and the bad news highlighted in the report. Full Article
Source:
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/172234.php
Sunday, November 8, 2009
ABC7.com | Living near volcano may cause cancer
LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- A new study suggests that living near a volcano puts people at a higher risk of developing a type of thyroid cancer.
Researchers examined the rates of newly diagnosed thyroid cancers on the island of Sicily.
Researchers found that those living near the Mount Etna volcano had more than double the rate of papillary thyroid cancer than those who lived elsewhere on the island.
It is the most common and most treatable type of thyroid cancer.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
ElementsOfHealth.com | Dead Doctors Don't Lie
WHAT THE PEOPLE DOCTORS DON'T KNOW . . .
Did you know that each of these diseases is already cured? Diabetes, heart disease, muscular dystrophy, cystic fibrosis, osteoporosis, arthritis, and others. Yes, each of those is HISTORY ... in animals, not people! A 1958 nutritional discovery by a team of farmers, veterinarians and chemists has prevented disease in millions of livestock for over 35 years ... and nobody outside the animal industry seems to know it. So, what can you learn from an old vet? . . .
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Thursday, October 8, 2009
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Joyce Riley's Power Hour - Center for Health | Purchase Med Alert Necklace or Bracelet - VACCINES CONTRAINDICATED
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Sunday, September 13, 2009
AP | Dangerous staph bacteria have been found in sand and water for the first time at five public beaches along the coast of Washington
SAN FRANCISCO – Dangerous staph bacteria have been found in sand and water for the first time at five public beaches along the coast of Washington, and scientists think the state is not the only one with this problem.
The germ is MRSA, or methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus — a hard-to-treat bug once rarely seen outside of hospitals but that increasingly is spreading in ordinary community settings such as schools, locker rooms and gyms.
The germ causes nasty skin infections as well as pneumonia and other life-threatening problems. It spreads mostly through human contact. Little is known about environmental sources that also may harbor the germ.
Finding it at the beach suggests one place that people may be picking it up, said Marilyn Roberts, a microbiologist at the University of Washington in Seattle.
"We don't know the risk" for any individual going to a beach, she said. "But the fact that we found these organisms suggests that the level is much higher than we had thought."
She presented results Saturday at an American Society for Microbiology conference in California. Last year, her team reported finding a different type of bacteria, enterococci, at five West Coast beaches. And earlier this year, University of Miami researchers reported finding staph bacteria in four out of 10 ocean water samples collected by hundreds of bathers at a South Florida beach.
Many communities also commonly restrict bathing at beaches because of contamination with fecal bacteria.
In the new study, researchers tested 10 beaches in Washington along the West CoastPuget Sound from February to September 2008. Staph bacteria were found at nine of them, including five with MRSA. The strains resembled the highly resistant ones usually seen in hospitals, rather than the milder strains acquired in community settings, Roberts said. and in
No staph was found in samples from two beaches in southern California.
People should not avoid beaches or be afraid to enjoy them, scientists say.
"It's probably prudent to shower when you come out" to lower the risk of bacteria staying on the skin, said Dr. Lance Peterson, a microbiologist at NorthShore University Health System in Evanston, Ill.
"Make sure you get all the sand off," and cover any open cuts or scrapes before playing in the sand, Roberts added. Digging in the sand or being buried in it seems to raise the risk of infection, she said.
Monday, September 7, 2009
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Cargill, the National School Lunch Program, and antibiotic-resistant salmonella
REMEMBER BIG BEEF RECALL LAST MONTH, HERE IS THE SKINNY.
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Date: Sunday, 16-Aug-2009 03:15:46
HI,
REMEMBER THE 838,000 LB. BEEF RECALL LAST MONTH THAT SEEMED TO GO NOWHERE. WELL, IT TURNS OUT THAT CARGILL PLANT IS A CONTRACTOR TO THE NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM. MIGHT POSSIBLY MEAN THE MEAT IS FROZEN AND IN SCHOOL LUNCHROOM COLD STORAGE FOR FIXING WHEN SCHOOL OPENS AT THE END OF THIS MONTH. IT IS ANTI-BIOTIC RESISTANT SALMONELLA IN THE BEEF. WONDER IF THE SYMPTOMS ARE THE SAME AS SWINE FLU AND ALL STUDENTS WILL NEED A JAB?
Friday, August 14, 2009
Asian Americans' Rising Suicide Rates -- Three Students Take their Lives
New America Media, Analysis, Andrew Lam, Aug 13, 2009
Asian Americans are much more likely than the average American to commit suicide, according to a recent report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. NAM editor Andrew Lam traces the root of this disturbing trend to a tradition that existed long before the American dream. More »
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
PhysOrg.com | Research showed white tea had anti-aging potential and high levels of anti-oxidants which could prevent cancer and heart disease.
White tea could keep you healthy and looking young
August 11th, 2009
Kingston University’s new research shows it may be wise to switch to white tea.
Next time you’re making a cuppa, new research shows it might be wise to opt for a white tea if you want to reduce your risk of cancer, rheumatoid arthritis or even just age-associated wrinkles. Researchers from Kingston University teamed up with Neal’s Yard Remedies to test the health properties of 21 plant and herb extracts. They discovered all of the plants tested had some potential benefits, but were intrigued to find white tea considerably outperformed all of them.
Professor Declan Naughton, from the School of Life Sciences at Kingston University in South West London, said the research showed white tea had anti-ageing potential and high levels of anti-oxidants which could prevent cancer and heart disease. “We’ve carried out tests to identify plant extracts that protected the structural proteins of the skin, specifically elastin and collagen,” he explained. “Elastin supports the body’s natural elasticity which helps lungs, arteries, ligaments and skin to function. It also helps body tissue to repair when you suffer wounds and stops skin from sagging.” Collagen is a protein found in connective tissues in the body and is important for skin, strength and elasticity, he added.
Results showed white tea prevented the activities of the enzymes which breakdown elastin and collagen which can lead to wrinkles that accompany ageing. These enzymes, along with oxidants, are associated with inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis. Professor Naughton said: “These enzymes and oxidants are key components of normal body processes. However, in inflammatory conditions, suppressing the activities of these excess components has been the subject of decades of research. We were surprised to find such high activity for the white tea extracts in all five tests that were conducted.”
The researchers were blown away by exactly how well the white tea had performed. “We were testing very small amounts far less than you would find in a drink,” Professor Naughton, one of the country’s leading specialists on inflammation, said. “The early indicators are that white tea reduces the risk of inflammation which is characteristic of rheumatoid arthritis and some cancers as well as wrinkles.”
Eight of the other plants and herbs analysed also helped protect against the breakdown of both elastin and collagen. After white tea, bladderwrack performed well followed by extracts of cleavers, rose, green tea, angelica, anise and pomegranate.
Dr Pauline Hili, Technical Director for Neal’s Yard Remedies, said: “We are really excited by this research as it helps us to remain innovative and at the cutting edge of natural skin care. Celebrating the plants used in the Neal’s Yard Remedies products and understanding their specific actions on the skin is what it is all about. The Kingston University research program helps us to create safe, highly effective and cutting-edge products so it’s an ideal partnership for us.”
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