#6 Surprising Environmentalists There was a time not very long ago when it was safe to be a politician who supported environmental causes even among conservative Republicans.
#6 Ways to Hold the Sodium Overdoing the salt raises the risk of high blood pressure as well as heart disease and stroke.
and barley are vital for good health and associated with a reduced risk of diabetes heart disease cancer and excess weight.
Only about 1 percent of the population those with celiac disease or a wheat allergy cannot tolerate gluten
In recent decades their high cholesterol content has been thought to play a role in increasing LDL (bad) cholesterol and heart-disease risk.
and studies have not confirmed a correlation between eggs and increased heart-disease risk. The major determinant of LDL cholesterol is saturated fat
and heart-disease rates in part because they eat a diet low in saturated fat. In contrast Americans eat eggs alongside sausage bacon
Potatoes Potatoes have been blamed for increasing blood glucose levels insulin resistance excess weight and Type 2 diabetes.
and their disease rates linked potato consumption with being overweight blaming it on the blood glucose rise.
or any diseases and no clinical studies have shown a connection..Potatoes are a great source of potassium Vitamin c
me if fruit is too high in sugar especially for diabetics. This fear of fruit I believe is left over from the Atkins craze
Study after study over many decades has shown that eating fruit can reduce the risk of some cancers heart disease blood pressure
and diabetes. 10 New Ways to Eat Well Fruit is high in water and fiber
and the U s. Department of agriculture (USDA)( via the U s. Dietary Guidelines) the National Cancer Institute and the American Heart Association recommend Americans eat at least five cups of fruits and vegetables a day because of their superior health
Soy Though popular for centuries in many Asian cuisines soy is seen sometimes as dangerous after studies found elevated rates of breast cancer among rats
or adolescence may make breast tissue less vulnerable to cancer development later in life and probably has no effect on breast-cancer risk
when consumption begins in adulthood said Karen Collins registered dietitian and nutrition adviser with the American Institute for Cancer Research.
Actually Collins said the evidence is so strong that soy protects against heart disease that the FDA allowed a health claim for labels on soy food products. 12 Tips for Eating Healthy on a Budget Alcohol Alcohol is feared because of the potential for abuse
and alcoholism as well as complications such as liver disease which are all valid concerns. But decades'worth of research shows that moderate alcohol consumption can reduce deaths from most causes particularly heart disease
and that it raises HDL (good) cholesterol the USDA's David Baer said. Wine may have additional benefits
because its grapes are filled with nutrients called polyphenols which reduce blood clotting inflammation and oxidation. The key is to drink alcohol moderately and with meals.
and heart-healthy cancer-preventive carotenoids such as beta-carotene (found in carrots and sweet potatoes) lycopene (found in tomatoes)
increased risk of cardiovascular disease. On the other hand the unsaturated fats monounsaturated fatty acids and polyunsaturated fatty acids e g. canola safflower and olive oils have significant metabolic benefits
which are thought wrongly to be able to cure cancer and fevers Joubert added. Horns can sell for around $30000 per pound ($65000 per kilogram) according to the BBC.
Ringworm also known as dermatophytosis is not a worm at all: It is a fungal infection consisting of several different species of fungus that feeds on keratin the substance found in hair nails and the outer layer of skin within humans and domesticated animals.
The infection forms a ringlike pattern on skin that sort of looks like a worm burrow. These common household pets (in the United states)
and increasingly popular delicacies (in South america) have more fur and faster metabolisms than any true pig.
Pollution also contributes to coral disease which is unrecognized a major factor in the decline of coral reefs top spots for biodiversity (see Resolution#3). 6. Better manage fisheries
The venom can be made into a freeze-dried powder that research laboratories use to produce drugs for blood clots heart attacks and high blood pressure.
but scatology the scientific study of excrement can tell scientists a lot about an animal including its habits overall health and presence of disease.
For example poop transplants can be an effective means of treating intractable gut infections by reestablishing a healthy bacterial equilibrium.
Wolpe recounted hearing food company executives talk about how like everyone else they suffered from diabetes and worried about what their kids ate
which has been linked to a lower risk of heart disease. Using skim milk allows me to keep the calories controlled
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or lentils four or more times per week actually have lower levels of heart disease. "<
and gum disease requires daily brushing and regular flossing. But brushing your tongue is another important step that may get overlooked in keeping your mouth clean.</
or sneeze into the crook of your elbow or upper arm according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.</
and kids to remember during cold and flu season but it' s also a smart health move any time —
when allergies strike or a bug is going around.</</p><p>If drinking water seems boring then put a little pizzazz into your glass
and poor lighting can all trigger eye strain and headaches. Known as " computer vision syndrome"
>and it also helps to reduce the risk of skin cancer.</</p><p>Researchers in Australia found that men
The tortured history of this corner of North america a legacy of collision between the North america and Pacific tectonic plates created a meshwork of leaky faults and fractures.
This activated the fractures and made room for more magma to rise. In Tolay Regional Park north of Mount Edziza Edwards is assembling evidence of periodic eruption pulses in the last 2. 5 million years.
One possibility is that hyperdominant species are unusually resistant to disease and herbivores. There's a really interesting debate shaping up between people who think that hyperdominant trees are common
and their venomous stings can cause allergic reactions in some humans. While studying a supercolony of Argentine ants in North carolina researcher Eleanor Spicer Rice then a doctoral student at North carolina State university spotted some Asian needle ants a strange sight as Argentine ants usually attack other
because inbreeding may have left them vulnerable to disease. Follow Livescience on Twitter@livescience. We're also on Facebookâ & Google+.
Chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease may stem in part from childhood eating patterns according to the report from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development.
#Americans'Interest in Hemorrhoids Has skyrocketed The number of Americans searching online for information on hemorrhoids
Data gathered from Google searches show that interest in the term hemorrhoids more than doubled between 2008 and 2013 according to a Livescience analysis using Google Trends a tool that shows how often a particular search term is entered in the search engine relative to the total search
The term hemorrhoids was searched about 40000 times weekly between 2004 and 2008 but this number started to rise during mid-2008 crept up to about 80000 weekly searches in 2010â andâ reached nearly 120000 during some weeks in 2013.
and hemorrhoids are a common condition said Dr. Jesse Moore an assistant professor of surgery at University of Vermont College of Medicine and attending surgeon at Fletcher Allen Health care in Burlington VT.
It seems possible that conditions such as hemorrhoids might be among the most searched-for online
Technically everybody has hemorrhoids. Â 7 Embarrassing Health problems What are hemorrhoids? One of the misconceptions about hemorrhoids is that'nobody has it but me.'
'Actually everybody has hemorrhoids but not everybody has symptoms of hemorrhoids Moore told Livescience. Hemorrhoids are normal parts of the human anatomy
and they serve a purpose. These little blood vessels act like water balloons inside the lower rectum and help people control bowel movements.
But sometimes hemorrhoids can become swollen or inflamed causing symptoms such as bleeding or pain. I see a lot of people in my office with complaints of hemorrhoids.
Only about half of the time is it actually that they have hemorrhoids that are said symptomatic Moore.
Because other conditions can cause the same symptoms many people mistakenly think they have hemorrhoids.
The most common condition that people mistake for hemorrhoids are said fissures Moore. Both can cause bleeding.
Fissures which are tears in the skin of the lower rectumâ are treated usually with topical medication applied to the surface of the fissure.
However some patients need surgery he said. Dr. Jeffrey S. Aronoff a colorectal surgeon at Lenox Hill Hospital in New york said he suspects people may be increasing searching for hemorrhoid information
because advertisements about hemorrhoid treatment services are becoming more common. It's important that people be aware where they educate themselves about medical issues
because some health websites have inaccurate information Aronoff said. The best way to avoid getting symptomatic hemorrhoids
or fissures is to avoid constipation and prolonged straining on the toilet. People should eat a high-fiber diet consuming about 30 grams of fiber as well as drinking about 2 liters of water a day Moore said.
Fruits such as apples and pears (with skin) have about 4 to 5 grams of fiber.
A bowl of a high-fiber cereal might have up to 8 grams and a cup of cooked peas lentils or beans has up to 15 grams of fiber.
But there are certain foods that are constipating and should be avoided if people start having problems (bananas for example).
When too much pressure is positioned on the blood vessels in the rectal area hemorrhoids may bulge or become swollen.
and long hours of sitting canâ increase blood flow into the hemorrhoids and result in their engorgementâ increasing the risk of developing symptomatic hemorrhoids Aronoff said. 9 Conditions That Pregnancy May Bring How can hemorrhoids be treated Hemorrhoids
there's internal and there's external hemorrhoids Moore said. Internal hemorrhoids cause painless bleeding. One treatment option for internal hemorrhoids is to use
what is called rubberbanding which is strangling the hemorrhoid by tying a rubber band at its base cutting off the blood flow to the hemorrhoid.
This is an outpatient procedure that a doctor performs in the office. External hemorrhoids happen when hemorrhoids become irritated
and blood clots form under the skin. This is called a thrombosed or clotted hemorrhoid and is painfulâ
and can bleed. Â The usual treatment for external hemorrhoids is to excise them. Over-the-counter stuff that people see advertised for hemorrhoids have never been shown in any good scientific study to help hemorrhoids he said.
Generally if people see blood in the stool it's important to see a doctor especially
if they are over 40 years old. A doctor could help make sure the blood is from a hemorrhoid
or a fissure and not from a tumor in the colon doctors said. Also when people experience discomfort in their rectal area
which could be caused by symptomatic hemorrhoids fissures warts or other conditions it's a good idea to see a doctor who can help diagnose the problem.
A lot of times it's not actually hemorrhoids and would respond to different treatments Moore said.
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#Ancient Arctic Algae Record Climate Change in'Tree Rings'Bright pink algae that light up the Arctic seafloor like Las vegas neon are also guides to hundreds of years of climate history
a new study shows. From the medieval chill called the Little Ice age to the onset of global warming in the 1800s the coralline algae show how Arctic sea ice has responded to climate swings for the past 650 years.
Eastern and Biblical Legal History) that adding insult to injury the Hittites seized the statue of Marduk who had become a principal god of the Babylonians.
and public health and safety by forcing paralysis by analysis. This is now section 12307 of the House-passed farm bill.
But his amendment is so broad it also guts efforts by states to protect their citizens from food-borne illnesses.
or raisins can cause fatal kidney failure in some dogs. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals ASPCA first noticed the danger in 1999.
They may also suffer from diarrhea abdominal pain lethargy and loss of appetite and they may urinate less
Because of her leg injuries Manning now struggles to walk up and down stairs CBS reports. These dogs were trained like to kill;
A five-year review of dog-bite injuries from the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia published in 2009 in the journal Plastic
In other words a whopping two-thirds of the hospital's dog-attack injuries involved just two breeds pit bulls and Rottweilers.
and Pathology revealed that pit bulls Rottweilers and German shepherds were responsible for the majority of fatal dog attacks in the state of Kentucky.
The state of Maryland has determined that pit bulls are inherently dangerous and all owners are liable for any injuries they cause according to the Baltimore sun. Even the U s army has acknowledged that pit bulls are high-risk dogs;
and cause significant injury: The Centeres for Disease Control and Prevention analyzed data and found the following breeds are implicated in a majority of dog-bite fatalities:
It's worth noting that no matter how these data are arranged mixed breeds versus pure breeds injuries versus fatalities pit bulls consistently rank at the top of the list for attacks and by a wide margin.
Rottweilers generally rank a distant second. Paying the price for pit bulls As a result of the overwhelming evidence against pit bulls home owners and landlords often must pay significantly higher insurance premiums
and rice products testing them for both total arsenic and inorganic arsenic-a form of arsenic that has been linked to cancer.
But it's thought that 10 grams of arsenic over a lifetime would increase the risk of diseases such as cancer Christopher States a toxicologist at the University of Louisville in Kentucky told Livescience in a 2011 interview.
When Russ Kremer a fifth-generation hog farmer from Missouri was gored in the knee by one of his Yorkshire boars he figured it was a routine injury.
or in their bodies posing a risk of a serious infection. But they're not the only ones at risk.
Two million Americans are sickened by antibiotic-resistant bacteria every year and 23000 die from these infections according to a landmark U s. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report published last week.
For decades scientists have been teasing out the link between the abuse of antibiotics on livestock farms and the rise of superbug infections in humans.
Russ Kremer after his illness converted his conventional operation into an antibiotic-free livestock farm.
#Berries Cut Women's Heart attack Risk Regularly eating lots of strawberries and blueberries may be good for women's hearts a new study suggests.
and blueberries were 32 percent less likely to have a heart attack over a two-decade period compared with women who consumed low amounts of the compounds.
Previous studies have found a link betweenâ blueberry consumption and a reduced risk of high blood pressure a risk factor for heart attacks.
During the study 405 heart attacks were reported. The results held even after the researchers took into account other factors that could influence the risk of heart attack including  blood pressure body mass index exercise smoking habits and alcohol intake.
However because these factors were reported self it's possible they were not entirely accurate. In addition other unmeasured factors might explain the link.
which contributed to their lowerâ risk of heart attack. To reduce the risk of cardiovascular problems Freeman recommends people eat as much of a plant-based diet as possible.
Eating strawberries and blueberries may reduce the risk of heart attack in women. Follow Rachael Rettner on Twitterâ@Rachaelrettner orâ Myhealthnewsdailyâ@Myhealth mhnd. We're also onâ Facebookâ &â Google+n
The findings published today (April 29) in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences suggest that the immune-boosting chemicals in honey could be a solution to colony-collapse disorder
Mysterious disappearance Honeybees have been disappearing mysteriously in a trend known as colony-collapse disorder. Though no one knows exactly what causes the dramatic die-off scientists think a range of factors including parasites
and pathogens that currently bedevil beekeeping in the United states the researchers wrote in the paper.
which reduces their resistance to bark beetle infestations much the way that starvation reduces the resistance of people to infections.
#Birth defects Cluster in Washington Remains Mysterious Health officials investigating a spike in cases of a fatal birth defect in central Washington state have found no common cause linking the cases according to a new report from the Centers for Disease
when a local hospital alerted the state health department to an unusually high number of babies born with a rare birth defect called anencephaly in
The investigators identified 23 women in a three-county area whose babies had anencephaly between January 2010 and January 2013.
The anencephaly rate was more than 8 per 10000 births which is four times higher than the national average of one or two cases in every 10000 births according to the report.
whose babies had birth defects similar to anencephaly with a control group of 108 women living in the same counties
whose babies were born without birth defects and who were treated at the same clinics. Examining medical records the researchers looked at possible risk factors for anencephaly including family history women s weight before pregnancy their occupations their smoking
and alcohol use health conditions during pregnancy medicationâ use (including over-the-counter remedies vitamins and folic acid supplementation) and whether the woman s residence received drinking waterâ from a public or private source.
and those affected by anencephaly according to the report. Babies born with anencephaly are missing parts of the brain
and are usually blind deaf and unconscious. If the babies are not stillborn they usually die within hours of birth.
Anencephaly occurs during the third and fourth weeks of pregnancy. The U s. Preventive Services Task Forcerecommends women ensure their diet includes folic acid (B9 vitamin) an essential nutrient that people need to consume through foods or supplements.
Babies born to women who have enough folic acid in their bodies before and during pregnancy have reduced a risk of major birth defects of the brain
and spine studies have shown. Women of childbearing age should consume 400 to 1000 micrograms of folic acid every day the task force recommends.
Now there are 10000 free-ranging wood bison in Canada including about 4500 in seven free-ranging disease-free herds the agency noted.
#Breast Milk Bought Online May have High Levels of Bacteria Breast milk sold online may be contaminated with disease-causing bacteria researchers have found.
or certain disease-causing bacteria like the kind found in human waste said study author Sarah Keim researcher at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus Ohio.
Other sources of contamination could include not washing hands before obtaining and storing milk or bacteria from other foods in the freezer where milk is stored she said.
and contamination with disease-causing bacteria could be dangerous to infants especially those who were born premature
The U s. Food and Drug Administration warns against feeding babies breast milk obtained online as the donor is unlikely to have been tested for infectious disease
If the breast milk bacteria discovered in this study were important for the development of the immune system its addition to infant formula could decrease the risk of allergies asthma
and autoimmune diseases the authors conclude. The results have been published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
#Broccoli Compound Could Prevent Radiation Sickness A byproduct of a chemical found in broccoli could prevent acute radiation poisoning new research suggests.
or right after nuclear exposure to mitigate acute radiation sickness. Insights from the research could also help to lessen the side effects of radiation therapy in cancer patients by making healthy cells
but not cancer cells less susceptible to damage from radiation said study co-author Dr. Eliot Rosen a radiation oncologist at Georgetown University in Washington D c. Top 10 Cancer-Fighting Foods Deadly effects
When people are exposed to high doses of radiation such as that resulting from a nuclear meltdown
or a dirty bomb their bone marrow stops producing enough cells to fight infection or produce blood clotting.
Heavy radiation also strips the gastrointestinal tract making people prone to inflammation and infection. At high enough doses both ailments can be lethal.
Past work had shown that a compound derived from broccoli called 33'-diindolylmethane (DIM) showed promise as a cancer-preventive agent possibly
After 30 days animals typically will not die of acute radiation sickness; however the researchers didn't study the animals that long
so it's possible that the animals could die from cancers that take years to develop Rosen said.
 But in the case of a nuclear disaster you're not really worried about someone who is going to get cancer from the radiation 10 or 20 years down the line;
More work In a second set of studies the team showed that human breast-cancer cells dosed with DIM were still susceptible to the effects of radiation raising the possibility that DIM could shield patients'healthy cells
In addition the researchers used a line of breast-cancer cells that is already slightly resistant to the effects of DIM
and would intervene on behalf of his people discouraging the gods from sending plagues or skipping the life-giving Nile floods.
#Camels May be Link to Deadly MERS Virus A potential source of the newmiddle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) virus has been identified:
However the actual virus was not found in the animals. oethese new results suggest that dromedary camels may be one reservoir of the virus that is causing MERS infection in humans the study researchers from National Institute for Public health
Bats are suspected also to be the source of the closely related SARS virus) . However humans do not have much direct contact with bats so another animal such as camels
The study is published in today's (Aug 9) issue of the journal The Lancet Infectious diseases. Follow Rachael Rettner@Rachaelrettner. Follow Livescience@livescience Facebook &google+.
Women who take folic acid supplements before becoming pregnant as well as early in pregnancy may reduce the risk of having a child with an autism spectrum disorder according to a new study.
whether their mother's use of folic acid supplements influenced the risk of developing an autism spectrum disorder.
At the end of follow-up period 270 children had been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder: 114 with autistic disorder (0. 13 percent) 56 with Asperger Syndrome (0. 07 percent) and 100 with PDD-NOS or pervasive developmental disorder-not otherwise specified (0. 12 percent.
Women who had taken folic acid supplements in early pregnancy had a 40 percent reduced risk of having a child with autistic disorder than did had women who not taken the supplement.
No reduction in risk was shown for Asperger syndrome or PDD-NOS. During the study researchers examined detailed information about the mother's supplement intake that had been gathered as part of the Moba study.
At the study's start food in Norway was fortified not with folic acid A b vitamin so supplements were the women's only source of the nutrient.)
and cod liver oil influenced the risk of autistic disorder but they found no such association. Folic acid is needed A b-vitamin for DNA synthesis and repair.
It helps prevent neural tube defects including spina bifida in the developing fetus. Folate the naturally occurring form of folic acid is found in green leafy vegetables peas lentils beans eggs yeast and liver.
The new study only shows an association between the use of folic acid supplements and a lower risk of autistic disorder.
However the potential for a nutritional supplement to reduce the risk of autistic disorders is provocative
 Taking folic acid supplements during early pregnancy may reduce risk of autistic disorder. This story was provided by Myhealthnewsdaily a sister site to Livescience.
Several health problems may result if a high-protein diet is followed for an extended time. Here are some problems that can happen to people on a high-protein diet:
This can cause constipation and intestinal inflammation. This may also increase the risk for cancer.
Many of these diets include a lot of red meat and fat which can increase your risk of heart disease.
A protein-packed diet may cause liver or kidney problems. If you want to follow a high-protein diet do so only as a short-term weight-loss aid.
People with kidney disease liver disease or diabetes and those taking medication for a chronic health condition should talk to their doctor before starting a high-protein diet Zeratsky said.
-borne illnesses like salmonella. Producers would need to put protective procedures into place at critical points in the production process where problems are likely to arise.
This much-needed upgrade of the regulatory framework comes as the FDA is still trying to determine the precise cause of a six-year spate of pet illnesses involving more than 3500 dogs with nearly 600 known fatalities apparently stemming from jerky-style pet treats.
either with the U s. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimating that 50 million Americans contract food-borne illnesses each year.
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