Best of Our Blogs: February 28, 2014

Living the Unknown On my fridge, there is a magnet with the following quote: “I beg you…to have patience with everything unresolved in your heart and try to love the questions themselves as if they were locked rooms or books written in foreign language. Don’t search for the answers, which…

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Full Disclosure, It’s Not What You Think It Is

How much information do you really owe your partner? The term “full disclosure” gets tossed about quite a bit these days. It’s one of those phrases that seems to arouse strong opinions in people. There are those who believe that there are some things that are best left unsaid, and that…

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Philippines claims record in organ donor pledges

(AP)—The Philippines has broken India’s record of gathering the most organ donor pledges in an hour at a single site, health officials said Friday. The feat awaits the Guinness World Records’ official confirmation. Health Assistant Secretary Eric Tayag said the campaign gathered…

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Obamacare Hasn't Stopped Insurers From Jacking Up Prices On Expensive Drugs

By David Morgan WASHINGTON, Feb 28 (Reuters) – President Barack Obama’s ban on discriminatory health insurance practices against the sick has not stopped insurers from increasing up-front charges for the expensive drugs needed to control chronic illnesses…

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Closest, brightest supernova in decades is also a little weird

[ | E-mail ] Contact: Robert Sandersrlsanders@berkeley.edu 510-643-6998University of California – Berkeley Faster brightening than expected may typify cosmic yardstick Type Ia supernovae IMAGE: This image features a color composite of SN 2014J in the ‘cigar…

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A road map -- and dictionary -- for the arthropod brain

[ | E-mail ] Contact: Daniel Stoltestolte@gmail.com 520-626-4402University of Arizona By providing a standardized nomenclature for the architecture of insect brains, UA neuroscientists will help improve studies of human brain function and disease IMAGE: When studied with…

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Experimental treatment developed at UCLA eradicates acute leukemia in mice

[ | E-mail ] Contact: Shaun Masonsmason@mednet.ucla.edu 310-206-2805University of California – Los Angeles A diverse team of scientists from UCLA’s Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center has developed an experimental treatment that eradicates an acute type of leukemia in mice…

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Mouse brain atlas maps neural networks to reveal how brain regions interact

[ | E-mail ] Contact: Mary Beth O’Learymoleary@cell.com 617-397-2802Cell Press IMAGE: Green and red fluorescent dyes label two different cortical pathways; pink labels cortical projection neurons. Click here for more information. Different brain regions…

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Study uncovers why autism is more common in males

[ | E-mail ] Contact: Mary Beth O’Learymoleary@cell.com 617-397-2802Cell Press Males are at greater risk for neurodevelopmental disorders, such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), than females, but the underlying reasons have been unclear. A large cohort study published by Cell…

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Male goat essence really turns the females on

[ | E-mail ] Contact: Mary Beth O’Learymoleary@cell.com 617-397-2802Cell Press IMAGE: Anyone who has ever spent time around goats knows they have a certain smell. By carefully analyzing eau de male goat, researchers reporting in the Cell Press journal Current…

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Shares fall, euro at 2014 high on euro zone inflation

By Jamie McGeever LONDON (Reuters) – European stocks fell on Friday and the euro rose to its highest level this year after euro zone inflation unexpectedly held steady this month, cooling growing expectations the European Central Bank might ease monetary policy as early as next…

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Steal Julianne Hough's fitness and beauty secrets

Loving the single life means dinner parties, dancing and being happier, busier and hotter than ever. And that’s why you should steal her tips. Spend a single year“I’m a relationship girl, and I feel so grateful for the ones I’ve been in. They’ve been…

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The supplement that reduces wrinkles by 20 percent

The claim: Two new studies published Skin Pharmacology and Physiology find a daily regimen of a new type of collagen supplement improves skin elasticity and reduces wrinkles around the eyes by 20 percent after just eight weeks. The research: Between the two studies, more than 200 women took…

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California senator seeks review of polio-like paralysis cases

Democratic Sen. Barbara Boxer asked the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday to initiate a formal investigation into what has caused polio-like paralysis in about 20 children in California over the past 18 months. Boxer said “we need answers” in her letter…

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Health Tip: Is That Itchy Skin Eczema?

– Eczema is a rash that typically affects sensitive, dry skin and tends to be very itchy. The National Eczema Association says other common symptoms of eczema include skin that: Appears red and inflamed. Has a recurring rash. Has scaly, rough or leathery-looking patches. Appears crusting…

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Health Tip: Preparing to Become Pregnant

– If you’re planning to become pregnant, use this time to prepare for the challenges ahead. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers these recommendations: Set goals and create a plan of action, and visit with your doctor about preconception healthcare. Take a…

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6 Mantras To Inspire You When The Going Gets Tough

As a group fitness instructor, I have lots of power phrases I use to fire up the motivation and effort in my fitness classes, and on my exercise DVDs. Giving my classes some encouragement and high energy motivation is second nature to me now, but I never forget the impact a few short words…

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Raw Coconut Key Lime Pie (Nut Free!)

Who doesn’t love the creamy tartness of a good lime pie? I remember one summer road tripping to Key West and spending a good couple of days sampling all the variations of the classic key lime pie. Unfortunately, with the sweet condensed milk, butter and all that sugar, it isn’t…

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9 Reasons Guys Love Giving You Oral

It has come to my attention that there is a terrible rumor going around about men: that we’re selfish in bed. Hey, I’ll admit, there’s not a man I know who will decline oral sex from a woman he fancies. I mean, it’s a blowjob! It’s one of the all-time greatest…

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FDA proposes updates to Nutrition Facts label on food packages

FDA NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release: Feb. 27, 2014Media Inquiries:Theresa Eisenman, 301-796-2805, theresa.eisenman@fda.hhs.govConsumers Inquiries: 888-INFO-FDA FDA proposes updates to Nutrition Facts label on food packages The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today proposed to update…

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Babies delivered by C-section may be more likely to become obese

By Sally Robertson, BSc

Babies that are delivered by caeserean section are more likely to become overweight or obese as adults, according to researchers from Imperial College, London.

Compared with vaginal delivery, C-section increases the odds of being overweight or obese in adulthood by…

Babies delivered by C-section may be more likely to become obese

C-section babies are more likely to be obese as adults

Data from more than 150,000 births from four continents studied by experts

Researchers from Imperial College London say mothers-to-be should be made aware of the link

The number of C-sections in England has doubled in the past 30 years

Link could be due to the fact that bigger babies are often…

C-section babies are more likely to be obese as adults

Children born to older fathers have a higher risk of autism

Those conceived to fathers over 45 are 3.5 times more likely to have autism

They are 24 times more likely to have bipolar disorder and 13 times more likely to have ADHD – could be because genetic errors creep into sperm

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Jenny Hope Medical Correspondent

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Children born to older fathers have a higher risk of autism

Headaches. Hair loss. Even strokes and cancer: The terrible cost to your body of a broken heart

Bereavement increases the risk of depression and anxiety

Also weakens your body’s defences – putting you at risk of many diseases

Doctors call it ‘broken heart syndrome’

You are six times more likely to die in the year after losing a loved one

By

David Derbyshire

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Headaches. Hair loss. Even strokes and cancer: The terrible cost to your body of a broken heart

Mother of 2 loses 9st after ditching 4,000-calorie a day junk food diet

Dropped from 19st 3lb and size 24 to 10st 7lb and size 10

Snacked on family bags of crisps, sweets and sausage rolls

Eating twice the recommended calorie intake

Developed diabetes and doctors warned her kidneys might fail

Decided to take action when she was told she needed insulin…

Mother of 2 loses 9st after ditching 4,000-calorie a day junk food diet

The Type of Fat That Leads to Greater Weight Loss

Since you’re pretty much fluent in diet-speak, you know that consuming too much fat can lead to weight gain. But get this: According to new Swedish research, it’s not just about how much fat your diet includes—it’s about what type of fat you’re taking in. The study,…

The Type of Fat That Leads to Greater Weight Loss

9 Reasons Guys Love Giving You Oral

It has come to my attention that there is a terrible rumor going around about men: that we’re selfish in bed. Hey, I’ll admit, there’s not a man I know who will decline oral sex from a woman he fancies. I mean, it’s a blowjob! It’s one of the all-time greatest…

9 Reasons Guys Love Giving You Oral

FDA proposes updates to Nutrition Facts label on food packages

FDA NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release: Feb. 27, 2014Media Inquiries:Theresa Eisenman, 301-796-2805, theresa.eisenman@fda.hhs.govConsumers Inquiries: 888-INFO-FDA

FDA proposes updates to Nutrition Facts label on food packages

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today proposed to update…

FDA proposes updates to Nutrition Facts label on food packages

Outcome of acute East African trypanosomiasis in a Polish traveller treated with pentamidine

African trypanosomiasis is a parasitic infection sporadically imported to Europe by tourists or immigrants returning from endemic areas. We present the first and an unusual case of East African trypanosomiasis imported to Poland by a patient returning from a tourist trip to Uganda and Rwanda,…

Outcome of acute East African trypanosomiasis in a Polish traveller treated with pentamidine

Health Tip: When Food and Drugs Interact

– When food and drinks interact with medication, the medication may not work sufficiently or the drug can become too powerful as the body has trouble handling it properly.

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics mentions these common examples of food and drug interaction:

Grapefruit juice…

Health Tip: When Food and Drugs Interact

Vegan Cookie Dough Balls (Nom Nom Nom!)

Cookie dough. It’s the reason I make cookies. Who doesn’t love to lick the spoon clean? In fact, I far prefer the dough to the final, baked product.

So, I’ve found a vegan, clean, and salmonella-free alternative cookie dough recipe. Why? Reason number one:…

Vegan Cookie Dough Balls (Nom Nom Nom!)

Is Running *Really* Working For You?

Running. It’s that thing healthy people do, right? If you’re spending a lot of time hanging out on healthy living websites, I’m willing to bet that you’ve run a race or two, or at least that you’ve got a 5K, half or full marathon on your bucket list.

I did a 5k once, 11…

Is Running *Really* Working For You?

10 Things I Wish Everyone Knew About Yoga

When you teach yoga for a living, you see and hear many things that kind of blow your mind. So I’ve been inspired to create a list to share with the world in hopes of making yoga less intimidating for the beginner and more accessible for all.

1. It’s OK to be a beginner.

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10 Things I Wish Everyone Knew About Yoga

Hong Kong Museum of Art stages largest exhibition of works by Ju Ming

Hong Kong (HKSAR) – “Ju Ming – Sculpting the Living World”, the largest exhibition of works by the world-famous Chinese artist Ju Ming ever held in Hong Kong, will open to the public at the Hong Kong Museum of Art tomorrow (February 28).

Speaking at the opening ceremony…

Hong Kong Museum of Art stages largest exhibition of works by Ju Ming

Government announces 2014-15 Land Sale Programme

Hong Kong (HKSAR) – The Secretary for Development, Mr Paul Chan, announced today (February 27) the Government’s 2014-15 Land Sale Programme.

The 2014-15 Land Sale Programme comprises 34 residential sites capable of providing about 15,500 flats and seven commercial/business sites and…

Government announces 2014-15 Land Sale Programme

Uncontrolled sepsis: a systematic review of translational immunology studies in intensive care medicine

The design of clinical immunology studies in sepsis presents several fundamental challenges to improving the translational understanding of pathologic mechanisms. We undertook a systematic review of bed-to-benchside studies to test the hypothesis that variable clinical design methodologies used…

Uncontrolled sepsis: a systematic review of translational immunology studies in intensive care medicine

Three-person baby details announced

27 February 2014

Last updated at 06:03 ET

By James Gallagher

Health and science reporter, BBC News

How the creation of babies using sperm and eggs from three people will be regulated in the UK has been announced.

The draft rules…

Three-person baby details announced

Coping with Heightened Emotions When You Have ADHD

People with ADHD tend to have a hard time regulating their emotions. For instance, they report going from zero to 100 in just several seconds, according to Roberto Olivardia, Ph.D, a clinical psychologist and clinical instructor in the department of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School.

“They…

Coping with Heightened Emotions When You Have ADHD

Taste Test: The Best Alternative Grain Pastas (PHOTOS)

Pasta is one of those comfort foods that we would eat every day if we could. With so many kinds of noodles and so many ways to cook them, it’s impossible to tire of pasta. When it’s cold out, nothing can top a big bowl of spaghetti with red sauce or parpadelle with ragu….

Taste Test: The Best Alternative Grain Pastas (PHOTOS)

7 Effective Ways To Stop Body Odor

SPECIAL FROM Grandparents.com

Ewwwww, Grandma, you smell bad!”

Your worst nightmare, right? Who wants to be the grandparents kids hate to visit because they have body odor? You’re not alone—in a study done by Sentient Decision Science, 46% of people asked said they’d willingly…

7 Effective Ways To Stop Body Odor

22 Priceless Travel Moments Every Twenty-Something Should Experience At Least Once

Three words should describe your travels as a twenty-something: beautiful, rough, messes. Dancing until the sun comes up, paying the least amount of money for the least fanciest experiences out there — that’s what this is about. Wandering as a “millennial” means…

22 Priceless Travel Moments Every Twenty-Something Should Experience At Least Once

5 Things We Can Learn About Aging Well From Japan

Japan is winning the gray race. Today, one in five people in Japan is 65 or older and by 2035 that number is expected to reach one in three. By comparison, in the U.S., our senior population won’t reach 20 percent until 2050. Still, the aging of America is coming and as Senior…

5 Things We Can Learn About Aging Well From Japan

5 Secrets to Better Gut Health

Secrets for a Healthier Gut

Chocked full of bacteria called probiotics, yogurt may not be magical, but it’s certainly pretty miraculous.

A review of studies on yogurt and gut health by the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition concluded that besides being a great source of calcium and…

5 Secrets to Better Gut Health

Nutrition Labels Get a Facelift to Reflect Reality

For the first time in more than two decades, the White House and the Food and Drug Administration are unveiling major changes to the iconic and outdated nutrition facts label found on most food packages.

The new label is being announced later this morning by first lady Michelle…

Nutrition Labels Get a Facelift to Reflect Reality

Child care centers to follow first lady guidelines

WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation’s second-largest for-profit child care provider is adopting Michelle Obama’s healthy eating and activity guidelines.

The Learning Care Group, based in Novi, Mich., says it will limit TV and computer time for children, eliminate fried foods,…

Child care centers to follow first lady guidelines