but she doesn t take sides about possible risks and benefits of genetically modified crops.##oeit s not always the end of the world if a weed starts to become a lot more common after acquiring a new trait#there may be effective ways to manage that weed#Snow said.#
and knowledge from ecological studies like ours can help inform risk assessment and biosafety oversight.#
#A snack helps reduce cardiovascular risk in obese childrenresearchers at the Universitat de Valã ncia Universitat Politã cnica de Valã ncia (UPV) Doctor Peset University Hospital
and tested the effectiveness of a new apple snack impregnated with tangerine juice that reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease in obese children
also increased antioxidant defences and decreased markers associated with oxidative DNA damage and inflammation all cardiovascular risk factors.
The modification of oxidative stress in adipose tissue (or fat tissue) can help in the prevention of cardiovascular risk associated with childhood obesity
This suggests that either pesticides pose a health risk to caiman or that pesticides harm the habitat
Contact to pigs has been included as a risk factor for MRSA and patients are asked about contact to pigs
The risk of meat constituting a source of MRSA infection in humans is considered still to be very small.
which lie deep below peaty moorlands are at risk from changes in climate and from land management techniques that alter plant diversity.
but there are also precautions you can take to help eliminate allergens outside as well. While completely avoiding pollen
and covering soils with mulch can help decrease these risks. Finding reliable and safe water sources can be difficult for urban farmers.
and molecular data to examine the risks of E coli O157 transmission from cattle to humans
The risk of E coli O157 infection is particularly significant when the cattle are'super-shedding'--excreting extremely high numbers of bacteria in their feces for a limited period of time.
#Diet is associated with risk of depressiona healthy diet may reduce the risk of severe depression according to a prospective follow-up study of more than 2000 men conducted at the University of Eastern Finland.
whether the diet and the intake of foods and nutrients are associated with the risk of depression in healthy individuals.
and low-fat cheese was associated with a lower prevalence of depressive symptoms and a lower risk of depression during the follow-up period.
Increased intake of folate was associated also with a decreased risk of depression. Vegetables fruits berries whole-grains meat and liver are the most important dietary sources of folate.
In addition increased coffee consumption was associated non-linearly with a decreased risk of depression. In addition participation in a three-year lifestyle intervention study improved depression scores with no specific group effect.
intake were not related to the risk of depression in this study. The study was based on the population-based Kuopio Ischaemic Heart disease Risk Factor (KIHD) Study.
The participants over 2000 middle-aged or older Finnish men were followed-up for an average of 13-20 years.
Based on what we've seen so far it's at least as effective as open surgery is far superior in terms of risk
Instead the findings suggest that the transnational tobacco companies'interest in reduced-risk products lies in maintaining the status quo in favour of cigarettes for
Speaking at the 246th National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society (ACS) Sara Risch Ph d. said that new packaging materials must meet the criteria for being sustainable without sacrificing the security freshness and visibility
and not because of the risk of a nasty sting an expert on the health of those beneficial insects said in Indianapolis today at the 246th National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society (ACS).
and the inclusion of fruit sugars rather than refined sugars won't make any difference in terms of the risk of tooth decay they say.
and human studies that will establish a clearer picture of the relative dangers of hookah
Rather the use and management of these technologies to gain control of weeds by practitioners determines the risk of herbicide-resistant weeds evolving.
and poses a significant health risk. Similar conditions shut down Beijing's second largest reservoir in 1997;
and poverty alleviation as vital to national security said Gretchen Daily a biology professor at Stanford
A diet heavy in cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli sprouts has shown potential risk-reduction properties for colorectal prostate and various other forms of cancer.
Dr. Dickinson's research currently focuses on how sulforaphane--a naturally occurring compound in broccoli with established chemopreventive properties--could possibly be used to help patients reduce their risk for skin cancer.
Instead of eating broccoli to unlock the risk-reduction nutrients she's asking patients to apply small doses of sulforaphane to their skin.
in order to reduce their risk of skin cancer. Sulforaphane is one of the many natural products and pharmaceutical agents being explored for use in topical prevention of UV-induced skin cancers through the Chemoprevention of Skin cancer Program Project Grant headed by Dr. Bowden and UACC Director David Alberts MD.
#Sharing the risks/costs of biomass cropsfarmers who grow corn and soybeans can take advantage of government price support programs
and designate who will assume the risks and costs associated with these new perennial energy crops.
and are transparent about who's taking on the risk and who's paying for it.
The study identifies considerations that should be included in the framework for a biomass contract including a control for moral hazard risk incentive tradeoff existing agricultural practices
and risk and management tools to make the industry more sustainable financially and environmentally. Endres said that
because they are the ones who are bearing the risks associated with sustainability practices. Suppose a sustainability contract lists that the default should be integrated pest management rather than application of traditional pesticides Endres said.
The farmer takes on some risk to provide a sustainable product but the biorefinery gets carbon credit for those sustainable practices.
if the farmer assumes the risk of IPM as opposed to traditional pesticide options there has to be some sort of up-front payment
or incentive in the contract to account for this risk. Due to the power relationships in this industry the onus is on the biorefinery to be the leader in developing contracts in this new landscape.
so they take on additional risk. Likewise landowners see high prices for traditional commodity crops and do not want to be locked into a multi-year contract with a lessee to grow a perennial biomass crop.
and one way to secure that is to recognize all of the risks and costs especially when it comes to sustainability practices.
Over recent years many pieces of research have identified a link between adherence to a Mediterranean diet and a lower risk of age-related disease such as dementia.
In nine out of the 12 studies a higher adherence to a Mediterranean diet was associated with better cognitive function lower rates of cognitive decline and a reduced risk of Alzheimer's disease.
and nutritious and our systematic review shows it may help to protect the ageing brain by reducing the risk of dementia.
and Canada involving 1001 participants enrolled in the Prospective Huntington at Risk Observational Study (PHAROS) between July 1999
When individual components of Medi were analyzed higher dairy consumption (hazard ratio 2. 36) and higher caloric intake were associated with risk of phenoconversion according to the study results.
#Eating whole fruits linked to lower risk of Type 2 diabeteseating more whole fruits particularly blueberries grapes
and apples was associated significantly with a lower risk of type 2 diabetes according to a new study led by Harvard School of Public health (HSPH) researchers.
Greater consumption of fruit juices was associated with a higher risk of type 2 diabetes. The study is the first to look at the effects of individual fruits on diabetes risk.
While fruits are recommended as a measure for diabetes prevention previous studies have mixed found results for total fruit consumption.
and apples--reduced their risk for type 2 diabetes by as much as 23%in comparison to those who ate less than one serving per month.
or more servings of fruit juice each day increased their risk of developing type 2 diabetes by as much as 21%.
%The researchers found that swapping three servings of juice per week for whole fruits would result in a 7%reduction in diabetes risk.
The fruits'glycemic index (a measure of how rapidly carbohydrates in a food boost blood sugar) did not prove to be a significant factor in determining a fruit's association with type 2 diabetes risk.
However the high glycemic index of fruit juice--which passes through the digestive system more rapidly than fiber-rich fruit--may explain the positive link between juice consumption and increased diabetes risk.
Previous studies have linked anthocyanins found in berries and grapes to lowered heart attack risk for example.
But more research is necessary to determine which components in the more beneficial fruits influence diabetes risk.
and a genetic bottleneck occurs dramatic human intervention is required to save isolated populations of cats from the perils of inbreeding.
According to new research published in the September 2013 issue of The FASEB Journal not only is dieting before getting pregnant not enough to prevent diabetes risks
but it could actually present new risks as well. Knowing how maternal health and behavior affect how genes express themselves in offspring should help health care providers
#oewith the world population set to exceed nine billion by the year 2050 improving the security of our food supply is crucial.
Women with breast cancer lose BMD at a higher rate than their healthier counterparts increasing their risk of fractures
There is growing evidence that calcium supplements may increase the risk of heart attack and stroke. The take-home message is that this very common practice of supplementation doesn't really seem to be said working Schwartz.
#Higher intake of fruits and vegetables may reduce the risk of bladder cancer in womenuniversity of Hawaii Cancer Center Researcher Song-Yi Park Phd
and vegetables may lower the risk of invasive bladder cancer in women. The investigation was conducted as part of the Multiethnic Cohort (MEC) Study established in 1993 to assess the relationships among dietary lifestyle genetic factors and cancer risk.
Park and her fellow researcher's analyzed data collected from 185885 older adults over a period of 12.5 years
After adjusting for variables related to cancer risk (age etc. the researchers found that women who consumed the most fruits
and vegetables had the lowest bladder cancer risk. For instance women consuming the most yellow-orange vegetables were 52%less likely to have bladder cancer than women consuming the least yellow-orange vegetables.
and E had the lowest risk of bladder cancer. No associations between fruit and vegetable intake and invasive bladder cancer were found in men.
and explain why the reduced cancer risk with higher consumption of fruits and vegetables was confined to only women.
However a growing concern is that these particles could pose a potential health risk to humans and the environment.
NASAS Landsat directs restoration to at-risk areaswhile the 138000-acre Silver Fire still smoldered forest restoration specialists were on the job.
The teams focus on areas at unacceptable risk she said which typically means that post-fire flooding would damage communities watersheds and infrastructure.
and pumped toilets at risk of flooding. It's all hinged on the burn severity map Luehring said.
and are in danger of disappearing if not conserved and indeed promoted by agriculture. Significantly the same findings have also been discovered independently
which would certainly help to reduce the risk of cancer she noted. Story Source: The above story is provided based on materials by University of Illinois College of Agricultural Consumer and Environmental sciences.
and are at tremendous risk from their smoking. Thus the findings hold promise to make an important real-world contribution to the health of these patients.
and thereby reducing their lung cancer risk. However MD Anderson cancer prevention experts Paul Cinciripini Ph d. director of the Tobacco Treatment Program and Alexander Prokhorov M d. Ph d. head of the Tobacco Outreach Education
High risk times for the disease to spread include during transportation slaughter preparation and consumption.
#Extreme weather events fuel climate changein 2003 Central and Southern Europe sweltered in a heatwave that set alarm bells ringing for researchers.
#Healthy diet, moderate alcohol linked with decreased risk of kidney disease in patient with diabeteseating a healthy diet
and drinking a moderate amount of alcohol may be associated with decreased risk or progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus according to a report published by JAMA Internal medicine a JAMA Network publication.
Compared with patients in the least healthy scoring group on an index that assessed diet quality patients in the healthiest group had a lower risk of CKD (adjusted odds ratio OR 0. 74) and lower risk of mortality
Patients who ate more than three servings of fruits per week had a lower risk of CKD compared with patients who ate fruit less frequently.
Patients in the lowest group of total and animal protein intake had increased an risk of CKD compared with patients in the highest group.
while moderate alcohol intake reduced the risk of CKD (OR 0. 75) and mortality (OR 0. 69).
Malaria risk in arid regions often rises when irrigation is introduced due to increased amounts of standing water that serve as mosquito breeding sites.
Globally the number of people at risk of contracting malaria due to proximity to irrigation canals and related infrastructure has been estimated at 800 million which represents about 12 percent of the global malaria burden.
The new study demonstrates that this transition phase from high risk to low disease prevalence can last more than a decade.
and characterized by an enhanced environmental malaria risk despite intensive mosquito control efforts said Pascual the Rosemary Grant Collegiate Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at U-M and a Howard
They showed that elevated disease risk --despite heavy use of insecticides--is concentrated in the areas adjacent to the main irrigation canal that have experienced the most pronounced change in irrigation levels in the last decade.
and are more risk-averse Austin-Breneman says. But if they believe your product can be serviced
or adolescence who might be increased at risk for developing health problems later on Jackson says. Other studies have linked eating school lunch with obesity
The University of Michigan study adds a new element in the fight to reduce childhood obesity by providing a real-world view of the gender differences in obesity risk factors.
These changes are likely to come in a number of different forms including longer fire seasons larger areas at risk of wildfire
Diffenbaugh said that the range of climate projections offered in the report can inform decision-makers about the risks that different levels of climate change pose for ecosystems.
However there are opportunities to decrease those risks while also ensuring access to the benefits of energy consumption.
or in quantities greater than 60 grams per person per day increases the risk of cavities.
but the added sugar can be a risk to dental health Wu said. Our study results show that only milk was able to reduce acidity of dental plaque resulting from consuming sugary Froot Loops said Naval who is currently a fellow at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta.
Julia Calderã n-DÃ az a Phd candidate at University of College Dublin said pregnant sows placed on cushioned flooring would have a lower risk of being compared lame with sows placed on concrete.
Sows housed on rubber mats had reduced a risk of swelling and wounds on the limbs.
However the rubber mats increased the risk of sole and heel lesions. Calderã n-DÃ az said these lesions were caused possibly by slurry accumulation over the rubber mats.
We have assumed always that stress at this age is the main environmental insult that contributes to developing these conditions in at-risk individuals
Using biological pesticides that rapidly degrade in the environment would reduce the risks of pollution.
#Young cannabis-smokers aware of the health risks91 percent of on average 20-year-old Swiss men drink alcohol almost half of whom drink six beverages or more in a row and are thus at-risk consumers
whom are at-risk consumers--they smoke at least once a day. 36 percent of young adults smoke cannabis
whereby over half are at-risk consumers using the drug at least twice a week. Researchers from the University of Zurich's Institute of Social and Preventive medicine investigated
and understand the risks of their consumption by conducting a survey of 12000 men under a national cohort study as they were recruited for national service.
Moreover at-risk consumers of alcohol or tobacco seek information two and a half times more frequently than abstainers.
and especially the at-risk consumers rate their knowledge of the health consequences of alcohol tobacco
Men from the Suisse romande (French-speaking Switzerland) and high school graduates rate their knowledge of the health risks of excessive consumption as slightly better than German-speaking Swiss and men with a lower level of education.
Information as prevention comes up shortprevention campaigns that are designed to open young people's eyes to the risks of addictive substances
As with other amphibians agrochemicals potentially pose a threat to chorus frogs as exposure to pesticides can decrease their immune system thereby increasing the risk of disease.
#Dangers to biological diversity from proliferation of global cashmere garment industrya new study by the Wildlife Conservation Society and Snow leopard Trust reveals a disturbing link between the cashmere trade and the decay
and put themselves at risk of injury. Manore is professor of nutrition in the College of Public health
This dramatic decline in grassland butterflies should ring alarm bells--in general Europe's grassland habitats are shrinking.
It also shows the potential danger if humans decide to build dams in that area for hydroelectric generation.
#Health risks from arsenic in rice exposedhigh levels of arsenic in rice have been shown to be associated with elevated genetic damage in humans a new study has found.
Although high arsenic in rice is a potential threat to human health there should not be any panic about the consequences particularly as the health risks arise from long-term chronic exposure.
so we can easily address future human health risks with proper mitigation strategies Results of this study will not only help to understand the toxic effects caused by this human carcinogen
The metric called Risk Weighted Cumulative Exposure (RWE) can capture players'exposure to the risk of concussion over the course of a football season by measuring the frequency
and practices the researchers used RWE to measure the cumulative risk of injury due to linear and rotational acceleration separately as well as the combined probability of injury associated with both.
but there hasn't been a good way to measure the associated risk of concussion.
With such a large number of players in the sport it is critical to understand the risk associated with different levels of impact
Impacts were weighted according to the associated risk from linear acceleration and rotational acceleration alone as well as to the combined probability of injury associated with both.
and the associated risk of injury Stitzel said. All hits involve both linear and rotational acceleration
#oeif we don t act then the risk is that potentially tens of thousands of parasite-carrying bumblebee colonies may be imported into the UK each year and hundreds of thousands worldwide.
Vegetarian women in particular are increased at risk for non-anemic iron deficiency which may limit endurance performance.
#Maize trade disruption could have global ramificationsnew research on the global maize (corn) trade suggests that any disruptions to U s. exports could pose food security risks for many U s. trade partners due to the lack of trade among other producing
The centrality of maize means that it would become a critical food security risk if major exporters experience disruptions due to non-food diversions plant diseases and climate impacts according to the article.
and the article was published recently electronically in the journal Risk Analysis published by the Society for Risk Analysis. The researchers based their work on United nations Commodity Trade data
and cannot predict what risks will actually be or if they might lead to disruptions.
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#A lost frog in the lost world? Ecotourism and Conservation--Can it work? In the context of a study in the forests of Central Guyana a team of scientists from the Senckenberg Research Institute in Dresden investigated this very question
Fructooligosaccharides also increase calcium absorption in the body an important consideration for pre-and postmenopausal women ages 45 and older who are losing critical bone mass that increases their risk for osteoporosis and bone fractures.
#New risk factors for bowel cancerfizzy drinks cakes biscuits chips and desserts have all been identified as risk factors for bowel cancer according to new research.
Researchers looked at risk factors including diet levels of physical activity and smoking in a large Scottish study.
Scientists reported links with some established risk factors of colorectal cancer#such as family history of cancer physical activity and smoking.
The healthy dietary pattern was found to be associated with a decreased colorectal cancer risk while the western dietary pattern was found to be associated with an increased risk.
Dr Evropi Theodoratou of the University of Edinburgh's School of Molecular Genetic and Population Health Sciences said:
and other direct-to-consumer marketing channels the risks associated with purchasing fresh products directly from the farmer
#Do antibiotics in animal feed pose a serious risk to human health? As fears rise over antibiotic resistance two experts on The british Medical Journal website today debate
whether adding antibiotics to animal feed poses a serious risk to human health. David Wallinga from Keep Antibiotcs Working:
But Veterinarian David Burch argues that medicated animal feed poses no additional risk of resistance development than giving a human patient an oral antimicrobial.
but says given the thorough risk assessments concerning antimicrobial resistance by the regulatory authorities it is considered highly unlikely that the use of adding antibiotics to feed poses a serious risk to humans especially in comparison with the extensive use of antibiotics directly in human patients.
The danger therefore exists that these large ice masses will become unstable and will start to slide says Angelika Humbert.
and on beaches on the basis that passive smoke is a risk for nonsmokers cigarette butts pollute the environment
and seeing people smoke poses a long-term risk to children. In the paper Banning Smoking In Parks and on Beaches:
But as Dr. Bayer notes the health risk of exposure is far less certain than some supporters claimed.
Early exposure to fruit and late exposure to rice/oat was associated with an increased risk of T1dmb (HR 2. 23
when wheat/barley (HR 0. 47) were introduced appeared to be associated with a decreased risk the results also indicate.
and that there is a complex relationship between the timing and type of infant food exposures and T1dm risk.
while continuing to breastfeed to minimize T1dm risk in genetically susceptible children. These findings should be replicated in a larger cohort for confirmation the authors conclude.
Considering that 20 percent of women between 20 and 44 are prediabetic it's conceivable that up to 20 percent of new mothers in the United states are at risk for low milk supply due to insulin dysregulation.
Considering that 20 percent of women between 20 and 44 are prediabetic it's conceivable that up to 20 percent of new mothers in the United states are at risk for low milk supply due to insulin dysregulation.
and the amount of risks we are prepared to take is a social and political question.
because it reduces both competition and the risk of predation by parasitoids. But we found that S. littoralis caterpillars are attracted actually to the odor of damaged maize plants even
By moving away from freshly damaged sites they can minimize risk of predation and avoid competition explained Prof.
and take little risk exploring the environment to discover the best food source --so they avoid maize that is already under attack.
Monitoring tobacco use and prevention policies Protecting people from tobacco smoke Offering help to quit tobacco use Warning people about the dangers of tobacco Enforcing bans on tobacco advertising Promotion
During El Niã o Atlantic hurricane activity wanes and rainfall in Hawaii decreases while Pacific winter storms shift southward elevating the risk of floods in California.
There is no real evidence that we're creating hot spots of human health risk with livestock grazing in these areas.
and provide the most accurate assessment of water quality conditions and human health risks. The study also found that all nutrient concentrations were at
which will likely magnify the incidence West Nile virus and the risks of human transmission.
Findings from studies such as this one help public health and mosquito control agencies better understand the risks and benefits of their practices.
Exposure to the pesticide has been reported to pose risks to human health including skin and eye irritation respiratory and gastrointestinal disturbances lethargy fatigue and dizziness.
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