Folate-Rich 'Super Tomato' Could Cut Birth Defects
You say tomato, scientists say "fewer birth defects."
U.S. researchers say they've created a folic acid-enriched "super tomato" that could cut the rate of birth defects, anemia and other folate defic ...
Stress and aging go hand and hand
There is a lot of evidence to suggest that emotional stress is perhaps the single greatest aging factor. We have all seen how quickly presidents age after four years (of fighting unnecessary wars, ...
Caffeine linked to miscarriage
Interesting article on Yahoo!...
A new study showed that Caffeine consumption by pregnant women can increase the risk of miscarriage.
It doesn't matter if the caffeine comes from coffee, te ...
When to Suspect Lyme
The most useful diagnostic reference: the “Bible” of Lyme medical literature.
by John Bleiweiss, MD.
The When To Suspect Lyme Disease essay:
This essay, written by John D. Bleiweiss, ...
Study: Lung cancer screening doesn't save lives
A new study suggests that screening smokers and former smokers for lung cancer doesn't save lives or prevent advanced disease and may lead to unneeded and harmful treatment.
But it's not the final wo ...
Rising number of Japan's kids have weight problem
A growing number of Japanese children have weight problems that could set them up for health problems later in life, and standards must be set to deal with the issue, researchers said on Monday.
The ...
Obesity in Children Leads to Early Signs of Heart Disease
Researchers say that children who are obese or at risk of obesity show early signs of heart disease, much like obese adults with heart disease. Today, childhood obesity is a major epidemic in the U. ...
Fluoride in well water associated with low IQ scores in children
The results from a 2007 study in China’s Shanxi province show that excess fluoride exposure can result in lower scores in intelligence tests. A total of 524 children were examined for intellectual f ...
Drug
Drug abuse has a strong hereditary component. However, new research suggests genetics and shared encironment have little impact when it comes to selecting a particular illegal drug. There are cases, ...
