#E-Cigarettes and Hookahs Rise in Teen Popularity Unconventional smoking products such as electronic cigarettes and hookahs are becoming more popular among U s. teens according to a new report from the Centers for Disease
which are similarly dangerous Dr. Tim Mcafee director of the CDC's Office on Smoking
and Health said in a statement. We need to apply the same strategies that work to prevent
More than 8 million Americans live with smoking-related diseases and more than 440000 people die from smoking-related health effects each year.
Studies Show (Op-Ed) Katherine Tallmadge M. A r. D. is registered a dietitian author of Diet Simple:
My doctor tells me they're'poison 'and to avoid eggs because they'll increase my cholesterol.
and may even improve your health as they contain nutrients difficult to find in other foods.
More importantly a report by Ying Rong of Huazhong University of Science and Technology and her colleagues published in The british Journal of Medicine in January reviewed 17 different egg studies.
The study concluded Higher consumption of eggs (up to one egg per day) is associated not with increased risk of coronary heart disease or stroke.
The increased risk of coronary heart disease among diabetic patients and reduced risk of hemorrhagic stroke associated with higher egg consumption in subgroup analyses warrant further studies.
Unfortunately during the last decades of her life my grandmother came to see eggs as poison
Health authorities were warning the public against eating eggs for fear that they were a major cause of high cholesterol levels the bad kind low-density lipoprotein known as LDL and increased risk of heart disease.
Yes increased blood cholesterol levels can raise the risk of heart disease. Eggs are high in dietary cholesterol.
But does eating eggs raise blood cholesterol and cause heart disease? This is where the story gets somewhat complicated
Most epidemiological research the kind of research that studies large populations over time and analyzes their diets
and their health has found no connection between eating eggs and increases in heart disease. On the other hand controlled clinical studies where researchers feed subjects specific amounts of cholesterol
and measure the effect on blood do show a slight increase in blood cholesterol with increases in dietary cholesterol
but they also contain saturated fat an even more significant culprit in heart-disease risk. The major determinant of plasma LDL level is saturated fatsaid Alice Lichtenstein professor of nutrition science and policy at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University.
and heart disease compared with other developed countries especially the United states. Why? In part it's
or 200 milligrams if you have heart disease or if your LDL is greater than 100.
The amount that one egg a day raises cholesterol in the blood is extremely small so small in fact that the increase in risk in heart disease related to this change in serum cholesterol could never be detected in any kind of study said Walter Willett professor of epidemiology and nutrition
at Harvard's School of Public health. Elevations in LDL of this small magnitude could easily be countered by other healthy aspects of eggs.
and spinach) help prevent eye diseases especially cataracts and age-related macular degeneration. While eggs contain less lutein
Vitamin d aids the absorption of calcium which is important for the heart and colon as well.
and even gall bladders for use in certain Asian medical traditions. Brilliantly colored birds like golden pheasants and temminck's tragopans posed for pictures too as did haired yellow-throated martens golden takins and wild boars.
One task she's been devoted particularly to is finding ways to keep her creations clean of debris and contaminants.
The September 2012 study published in the journal Soft Matter by Dr. Bhushan and engineering graduate student Greg Bixler shows that rice leaves
They then subjected the replicas to experiments designed to determine how efficiently they moved through air (drag) how well they got rid of contaminants (self-cleaning) how tightly contaminants stuck to the surface (adhesion)
and other microbes in medical tubing could greatly reduce a patient's risk of infection.
Panicked the goat ran through the neighborhood banging his head against doors in an effort to evade the cops scrambling after it according to the Daily mail. The police chased the goat into a parking lot across from Interfaith Medical center where the animal encountered Seydou Ndiaye a parking lot attendant and as luck would have it a former goat herder
Part of the appeal of goat meat comes from its health benefits the Times reports. Though the meat contains more protein than does beef it has less fat than chicken
The porcine epidemic diarrhea virus or PEDV was assumed long to be spread only by direct contact
I would not rule it out Dr. Montserrat Torremorell of the University of Minnesota's College of Veterinary medicine told Reuters. There is a chance that airborne contaminated feces may have played a role in the rapid dissemination of the disease she said.
In the blink of an eye 30000 pigs were dead John Prestage senior vice president at Prestage Farms in Oklahoma told Reuters. 10 Deadly Diseases That Hopped Across Species PEDV was seen initially in Europe in the 1970s.
The illness is considered not reportable meaning that pork producers are obligated not to report an outbreak to agriculture officials.
Nonetheless by Sept. 8 more than 610 farms were confirmed to have pigs with the disease. The virus is not zoonotic meaning it has jumped not yet species to infect humans or other animals according to a statement from the National Pork Board.
But that could change: Recent research has revealed that 13 zoonotic viruses infect and kill an estimated 2. 2 million people each year.
Additionally the United states is one of several regions worldwide that are considered hotspots of emerging zoonoses diseases that are newly infectious to humans.
PEDV does not affect food safety according to the National Pork Board and properly prepared ham bacon and other pork products remain completely safe to eat.
If the disease continues to spread however it may affect pork production which could result in significantly higher prices for pork products in the coming months.
Third-generation Kansas hog farmer Nathan Smith said he is convinced the disease is airborne. He lost about 15000 piglets this summer or about $1 million worth of livestock.
The Institute of Medicine of the National Academies of Science encourages adults to consume of at least 4700 milligrams of potassium every day.
While traditional TV advertising has gone down there are a lot of other ways restaurants are reaching children now said Harris who presented the report here today (Nov 5) at the meeting of the American Public health Association.
Kazakhstan is also in the frontline of the war on drugs it borders Afghanistan and is in the process of securing stretches of its border with Uzbekistan by building an 8-foot-high (2. 5-meter-high wire fence.
and the males'horns used in traditional medicines was the main driver. Numbers are now back up to 160000 in five separate
or avoid harsh weather conditions the animals become vulnerable to predators and disease and their reproduction rates fall.
but instead suffered from developmental and birth defects. There was no independent corroboration of Singh's claims (we only have his diary)
The boy who was in good health and spoke English and German claimed not to know his identity.
and transmitting more than 30 different kinds of diseases to humans livestock and other wildlife according to the AP. Feral pigs habit of digging
and leaves hiding in roof shingles foundation cracks decorative shrubs and underneath decks. I get so fanatic that sometimes
#Fighting to Save an Endangered Bird With Vomit A psychological warfare program centered on vomit could help save the marbled murrelet an endangered seabird that nests in California's old-growth redwood forests.
The quick action helps the jays link the eggs with the illness. Some jays wouldn't even touch the eggs evidence that murrelet egg-nabbing is learned a behavior Golightly said.
In spring 2012 during murrelet nesting season researchers spread hundreds of vomit-inducing eggs throughout Butano State Park and Portola Redwoods Park in the Santa cruz Mountains.
While Redwood National park is going oecrumb clean the park will wait on the vomit eggs Bensen said.
In the 1930s an outbreak of wasting disease and an enormous hurricane virtually wiped out these eelgrass beds which provide a bedrock for marine life.
Understanding population dynamics is very important to understanding the health longevity and resilience of a seagrass meadow to stresses especially since recent estimates suggest that seagrass loss globally is around 7 percent per year.
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#Food Allergy, or Food Intolerance? The Healthy Geezer answers questions about health and aging in his weekly column.
Question: Â Fruit juices give me a stomachache. Do you think I'm allergic to them?
Answer: I never diagnose because I'm a journalist not a physician. If you have a problem digesting fruit juices
and this is interfering with your life you should see your doctor and get a check-up.
Meanwhile you might want to keep a diary of all the foods you eat. Doing this will isolate those foods that are triggering digestive problems.
The intensity of your reaction can determine whether or not you are allergic to certain foods
or have a food intolerance. A food allergy is an abnormal response to a food that's triggered by the body s immune system.
This type of reaction occurs quickly ometimes within minutes. Reactions include itching in the mouth vomiting diarrhea and abdominal pain.
You may experience a drop in blood pressure asthma and skin reactions such as hives or eczema. An allergic reaction to food can cause serious illness and in some cases death.
Sometimes a reaction to food is not an allergy but a food intolerance. Food intolerance is more common than food allergy.
The immune system doesn't cause the symptoms associated with a food intolerance though they can be similar to those of a food allergy.
Many people think they have food allergies. However most symptoms are caused by intolerances to foods such as wheat and other grains the sugar in fruits and honey dairy products and corn products.
If fruit juices are giving you a stomachache there is a possibility that you have a fructose intolerance.
Fructose is a sugar that's found in fruits honey and some syrups. It's also a basic component in table sugar (sucrose)
and it's used to sweeten many processed foods and beverages. In addition sorbitol a sugar alcohol is converted to fructose during digestion.
Sorbitol is a sugar substitute often used in diet drinks ice cream mints cough syrups and sugar-free chewing gum.
This is a serious disorder that can lead to liver and kidney damage. People with a fructose malabsorption have trouble digesting fructose.
While fructose malabsorption doesn't cause organ damage it can cause abdominal pain gas bloating and diarrhea.
A doctor can confirm if you have one of these conditions. Â If you would like to read more columns you can order a copy of How to be a Healthy Geezer at http://www. healthygeezer. com. All rights reserved@2013 by Fred Cicetti r
#Food-Borne Tropical Disease Outbreak Strikes the US (Op-Ed) This article was published originally atâ The Conversation.
A food-borne illness is spreading quickly through the United states an investigation by the Centers for Disease Control
The disease called cyclosporiasis is common to tropical and subtropical regions. While occasional outbreaks have been recorded
since early 1990s in the US the current spread of the disease has been swift and wide.
The disease made its way through fresh produce of raspberries lettuce basil and snow peas which were imported mostly from countries where the disease is endemic.
Cyclosporiasis has been found in Ghana Peru Guatemala Egypt Turkey Nepal and Haiti. More than 1100 sporadic cases of confirmed cyclosporiasis occurred during 1997-2008 involving 12 US states.
Investigations by health officials revealed the possibility of two outbreaks. Cases in Iowa and Nebraska were associated with restaurants
Human cyclosporiasis is caused a disease by the single-celled parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis. Although there are about 18 different species of Cyclospora currently known four appear to be specific to nonhuman primates.
Attempts to create nonhuman animal models of C. cayetanensis infection have been unsuccessful suggesting host-specificity.
but are highly resistant to common disinfectants used in food-processing industries. Within two weeks the spores mature making the oocysts infectious.
but contamination of water and food (such as raw produce) with oocyst-containing fecal matter likely contributes to the dissemination.
Risks of infection increases via the common factors consumption of untreated food or water lack of adequate sanitation and the presence of animals in the house.
An infection often causes gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea abdominal cramping loss of appetite and bloating.
The infected may also suffer from nausea fatigue weight-loss and sometimes fever. In absence of proper treatment some of these symptoms may continue for weeks
while some may be relieved temporarily only to recur The good news is that the infection is not generally life-threatening
However in children and in the elderly as well in individuals with weak immunity (such as AIDS or cancer patients) untreated cyclosporiasis may cause severe and occasionally fatal illness.
Currently the drug of choice for Cyclospora infection is Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole. According to the CDC proper storage washing
and fruits should keep the disease in check. All viewpoints expressed in the article are those of Kausik
and do not necessarily represent official positions of the Johns Hopkins Medical institutions and the Johns hopkins university.
Take away the animals who are shot blown up poisoned and irradiated so that militaries can find more efficient ways to kill other human beings in the wars in
and the Universal Declaration on Animal Sentience to protect other animals from intentional and unnecessary harm.
what's called secondary trauma because of our efforts to relieve the incredible trauma to which we expose other animal beings.
This trauma can lead to burnout because of the selfless work in which many animal advocates partake.
I thank Dr. Lori Marino executive director of the Kimmela Center for Animal Advocacy for calling my attention to this documentary and for contributing to this essay.
Forests look awful after a beetle attack but the wound isn't as terrible as it looks according to two separate studies by researchers from the University of Wyoming and the U s. Forest Service (USFS.
In Wyoming's Medicine Bow National Forest botanist Brent Ewers of the University of Wyoming examined
Their deep chests and enlarged hearts lungs and nostrils help cheetahs take in more oxygen during intense chases.
To help protect themselves giraffes usually go to watering holes together and take turns watching for predators. Giraffes are herbivores
To protect their bare skin hippos produce a special kind of sweat that's red and acts as sunscreen insect repellent and antibiotic salve all in one.
or sieges with a territorial bull that's in charge of the group During the dry season though bigger groups will gather around watering holes.
and contain a toxin that must be filtered out by the animal's digestive system. Their strong jaws also help koalas chew their tough food.
and signal the amount of toxin in the leaves. Koalas also have excellent hearing though poor eyesight
and are blind and furless. When born the joey climbs into its mother's pouch
and fragmentation as well as disease fire drought and road deaths the koala is considered a species of least concern by the IUCN because of its comparatively large population and wide distribution.
Researchers say that most of this decline is due to devil facial tumor disease an invariably fatal infectious cancer.
The cancer causes large lumps to form around the devil's face and mouth making it difficult for the animal to eat.
The Australian government has listed the species as vulnerable because of the disease. Road vehicles are also a threat as devils are difficult to see on roads.
which is the softest part of the anatomy and they often reside in the resulting cavity
if this species is poisonous or not. Hexathelidae spiders live in Australia and their funnel webs are lined really burrows with silk These spiders have a dangerous bite.
or in the cracks of shingles (anywhere there is a crevice for them to build a funnel web inside).
In Europe and North america in the 17th and 18th centuries their webs were used often for bandages.
and while not all of them are poisonous the Sydney funnel spider and the tree-dwelling venomous biters have garnered deadly reputations in the Land Down Under.
Their venom is five times as toxic as the female s because it contains a special chemical called Robustoxin.
and to make simple herbal medicines. George became fascinated by plants and was soon experimenting with natural pesticides fungicides and soil conditioners.
Local farmers began to call George oethe plant doctor as he was able to tell them how to improve the health of their garden plants.
so by his work on the fungal infections common to soybean plants that he was asked to remain as part of the faculty to work on his master s degree (awarded in 1896).
flour paste insulation paper wall board wood stains soap shaving cream and skin lotion. He experimented with medicines made from peanuts which included antiseptics laxatives and a treatment for goiter.
Contrary to popular belief while Carver developed a version of peanut butter he did not invent it.
The Incas developed a paste made out of ground peanuts as far back as 950 B c. In the United states according to the National Peanut Board Dr. John Harvey Kellogg of cereal fame invented a version
A St louis physician may have developed peanut butter as a protein substitute for people who had poor teeth
In 1935 he was named head of the Division of Plant Mycology and Disease Survey for the U s. Department of agriculture.
#GERD (Gastroesophageal reflux Disease: Heartburn Symptoms & Treatments GERD or Gastroesophageal reflux disease is a chronic condition that occurs
when stomach contents wash up into the throat. Many people with GERD also known as acid reflux disease experience heartburn a burning feeling in the chest behind the sternum from the exposure of stomach acid in their esophagus.
GERD is very common problem in the United states. An estimated 14-20 percent of adults in the United states suffer from GERD according to a 2005 study in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology.
However researchers say distinguishing heartburn sufferers from people with GERD complicates finding precise estimates for the prevalence of GERD.
When a person swallows a ring shaped muscle at the top of their stomach relaxes
or bile may leak back into the throat according to the National institutes of health (NIH). Frequent heartburn is a common symptom of GERD
and often becomes worse when the person bends or lies down. However heartburn is just a symptom
and may also occur from time to time in people who don't have GERD. Difficulty swallowing dry cough sensing a lump in the throat hoarseness
or heartburn more than twice each week may have GERD according to the Mayo Clinic. Obesity pregnancy and asthma may cause
or exacerbate GERD as can smoking. Some medications for other conditions may also worsen GERD symptoms including some sedatives several blood pressure medications birth control and antidepressants.
 If GERD goes undiagnosed and untreated the frequent exposure of stomach acid may scar the esophagus
Primary care doctors are often the first to diagnose GERD by taking a detailed history of symptoms according to the Mayo Clinic.
If the symptoms are severe enough a primary care doctor may refer a patient to a gastroenterologist who may order further imaging tests such as an Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD.
An EGD involves inserting a small camera on a flexible tube down the throat to examine the lining of the esophagus stomach and the start of the small intestine according to the NIH.
Doctors may also order a oebarium swallow where patients literally swallow a barium-laced drink
Each X-ray allows doctors to track the barium as the person digests the drink. By using a catheter running from the nose down to the throat doctors may also use a probe to monitor the amount of stomach acid in the esophagus in a technique called esophageal ph monitoring.
Doctors may also perform an esophageal manometry to measure the pressure where the throat joins the stomach by using a catheter.
Many medications and prevention measures can relieve the symptoms of GERD. Over-the-counter antacids can provide quick relief by neutralizing stomach acid.
But frequent use of these drugs may cause diarrhea or constipation according to the Mayo Clinic.
H2-blockers can neutralize acid for a longer period of time although they may not provide immediate relief.
Proton pump inhibitors the most potent acid inhibitors are also available by prescription according to the NIH.
Extreme cases of GERD may need surgery to increase the pressure at the opening of the stomach.
Sufferers can also try several home remedies including sleeping with their heads elevated by 6 inches
and food that triggers heartburn can also sooth GERD. Common heartburn triggers include alcohol caffeine chocolate citrus fruits spicy foods full-fat dairy products and mint according to the NIH.
Herbal remedies for GERD include licorice slippery elm and chamomile although rigorous studies herbal remedies for GERD are lacking.
Excess weight will put pressure on the stomach pushing more acid into the throat so doctors often recommend overweight patients lose weight to prevent heartburn.
Eating a healthy diet exercising and counting calories are the most proven methods to losing weight.
Doctors advise losing no more than two pounds a week according to the Mayo Clinic. In addition to counting calories the U s. Department of agriculture recommends cooking whole grains varying vegetables focusing on fruit
and choosing lean proteins to eat a healthy diet. Eating smaller portions will also help GERD and help weight loss w
along with the availability of medical care (the skeletons of some workers show healed bones) would have been an additional lure for ancient Egyptians to work on the pyramids.
#GMOS Are a Grand Experiment on Health, Environment (Op-Ed) Katherine Tallmadge M. A r. D. is registered a dietitian;
author of Diet Simple: 195 Mental Tricks Substitutions Habits & Inspirations (Lifeline Press 2011; and a frequent national commentator on nutrition topics.
Emotions run high regarding studies of the impacts of GMOS on health and the environment and much attention has been focused on one product widely made from GMO sources:
which have studied a well relationship to inflammation a known risk factor for heart disease cancer arthritis and a host of other diseases.
and although they may be safe a dearth of clinical studies and a lack of clear accurate public information make the debate even more intense.
However in an online food Q&a the U s. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) stated that GMOS have been in the U s. food supply for about 20 years.
They have not been more likely to cause an allergic or toxic reaction than foods from traditionally bred plants.
Additionally Michael Jacobson executive director of the Center for Science in the Public interest said there is no safety hazard in using genetically modified soybean oil over conventional soybean oil a finding the organization highlighted recently in its Nutrition Action newsletter.
but many concerned citizens and scientists believe there have not been sufficient longitudinal (making observations over a substantial period of time) nor clinical studies on the effects of GMOS on human health.
or positive health outcomes are due specifically to the GMOS themselves. Environmental consequences of GM foods As for the environment GMOS seem to have impact.
Recently a rogue strain of Monsanto GM wheat was found in a field in Oregon.
Although the impact of GMOS on health and nutrition is unclear the impact on the environment seems much more definite and detrimental.
and/or vegetables daily to prevent heart disease and cancer and to foster maximum health and ideal body weight.
Ironically the National Academy of Sciences found that if every American followed those guidelines and attempted to eat those five cups a day there wouldn't be enough of the food to go around!
instead with soybeans and corn much of it genetically modified catering to the food industry instead of to the health of Americans.
Omega-3 fatty acids (DHA and EPA) are a second type of essential fatty acid that studies suggest promote heart health
and overall health and reduce inflammation cancers and a host of diseases. When omega-6 fatty acids are ingested in dramatically higher quantities than omega-3s are as occurs in today's average American diet omega-6s beat omega-3s for room in human cell membranes.
Studies show this can promote inflammation which is a precursor to a variety of diseases including heart disease cancer asthma inflammatory bowel disease and even dementia and Alzheimer's.
and the silk protein is isolated to make a lightweight ultra-strong silk with a wide range of industrial and medical uses.
or they are resistant to a pesticide like Roundup (manufactured by Monsanto Corp.).One widely used method of incorporating insect resistance into plants is through the gene for toxin production found in the bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) according to the World health organization.
In addition to pest resistance GMO crops can be engineered for disease resistance drought tolerance added nutrients hot or cold temperature resistance and other beneficial traits.
A large number of anti-GMO activists who refer to GMO crops as Frankenfoods believe GMOS can cause environmental damage and health problems for consumers.
Genetically modified foods have been linked to toxic and allergic reactions sick sterile and dead livestock and damage to virtually every organ studied in lab animals according to the Institute for Responsible Technology a group of anti-GMO activists.
Most developed nations do not consider GMOS to be safe according to the Non-GMO Project.
The World health organization the American Medical Association the U s. National Academy of Sciences The british Royal Society and every other respected organization that has examined the evidence has come to the same conclusion:
and there have been cases where GMOS have caused harm. Potatoes engineered with a lectin gene (for resistance to pests) were linked to stomach damage in rats that consumed the potatoes according to a report from the University of California Davis
and about 1500 were sickened after ingesting L-tryptophan (a nutritional supplement) that was manufactured by a strain of GMO bacteria.
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