Clinical dietitian comments on documentary highlighting obesity epidemic

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Source:Clinical dietitian comments on documentary highlighting obesity epidemic

Newron Pharmaceuticals submits safinamide NDA to FDA

Newron Pharmaceuticals S.p.A. (“Newron”), a research and development company focused on novel CNS and pain therapies, and its partner Zambon S.p.A., an international pharmaceutical company strongly committed to the CNS therapeutic area with a long experience in respiratory disease…

Source:Newron Pharmaceuticals submits safinamide NDA to FDA

White bread may be to blame for weight loss struggle

Three slices a day raise the odds of becoming overweight by half Meanwhile, wholegrain bread does not lead to any weight gain at all By Fiona Macrae Published: 18:55 EST, 29 May 2014 | Updated: 04:29 EST, 30 May 2014 Just three slices of white bread a day raise the odds…

Source:White bread may be to blame for weight loss struggle

TOWIE's Jess Wright says she won't let her psoriasis get her down

EXCLUSIVE: Star of The Only Way Is Essex is fronting a new awareness campaign ‘Everyday Psoriasis’ to help other people facing the condition The 28-year-old was first diagnosed in her early 20s after watching her father live with the debilitating condition throughout her…

Source:TOWIE’s Jess Wright says she won’t let her psoriasis get her down

Could PRUNES be the key to successful slimming?

Dieters are usually told to avoid dried fruit because it contains a lot of sugar But, those who eat prunes lose more weight than those who do not This is because the fibre in the fruit makes dieters feel fuller for longer By Fiona Macrae Published: 04:11 EST, 30 May 2014 | …

Source:Could PRUNES be the key to successful slimming?

International consensus on (ICON) anaphylaxis

ICON: Anaphylaxis provides a unique perspective on the principal evidence-based anaphylaxis guidelines developed and published independently from 2010 through 2014 by four allergy/immunology organizations. These guidelines concur with regard to the clinical features that indicate a likely…

Source:International consensus on (ICON) anaphylaxis

Asthma in the elderly: what we know and what we have yet to know

In the past, asthma was considered mainly as a childhood disease. However, asthma is an important cause of morbidity and mortality in the elderly nowadays. In addition, the burden of asthma is more significant in the elderly than in their younger counterparts, particularly with regard to…

Source:Asthma in the elderly: what we know and what we have yet to know

Organic acids, sugars, vitamin C content and some pomological characteristics of eleven hawthorn species (Crataegus spp.) from Turkey

The Hawthorn (Crateagus sp.) mostly occurs around the temperate region of the world with a high number of species, producing a fruit with numerous beneficial effects for human health. The aim of the study was to determine organic acid and sugar contents in the fruit of a number of hawthorn…

Source:Organic acids, sugars, vitamin C content and some pomological characteristics of eleven hawthorn species (Crataegus spp.) from Turkey

Warning on organic sprouted chia powder with possible Salmonella contamination

Hong Kong (HKSAR) – The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department today (May 30) advised members of the public not to consume a kind of organic sprouted chia powder manufactured by Navitas Naturals in the US which is suspected to contain Salmonella. The…

Source:Warning on organic sprouted chia powder with possible Salmonella contamination

Crowd safety management measures and special traffic arrangements for public meeting on June 4

Hong Kong (HKSAR) – Police will implement crowd safety management measures to facilitate the holding of a public meeting at Victoria Park and special traffic arrangements in the vicinity of the park in the evening on June 4 (Wednesday). Crowd safety management…

Source:Crowd safety management measures and special traffic arrangements for public meeting on June 4

Researchers detect unwanted effects of important gene manipulation system

Researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine have devised a way to detect unintended side effects of manipulating genes using a revolutionary new system that is sweeping the scientific world by storm. The gene targeting system, called CRISPR, allows editing of genetic…

Source:Researchers detect unwanted effects of important gene manipulation system

American Heart Association presses congress to keep special interests off school menus

American Heart Association CEO Nancy Brown issued the following comments today on the House Appropriations Committee’s approval of a proposed waiver that would allow school districts to withdraw from federal school nutrition standards: “By giving special interests a seat at the…

Source:American Heart Association presses congress to keep special interests off school menus

Dying cells trigger immunity

The immune system produces various types of immune cells—some are pre-programmed to target pathogens that the immune system has previously encountered, while others are ‘naive’ and retain the ability to mature or differentiate into specific cell types to target new invaders. Some…

Source:Dying cells trigger immunity

High-frequency nerve signals let mice remember how to make the right move

Information processing in the brain is complex and involves both the processing of sensory inputs and the conversion of those inputs into behavior. The passing of electrical oscillations between networks of neurons in different parts of the brain is thought to be a critical component of…

Source:High-frequency nerve signals let mice remember how to make the right move

NHS bosses spend £250000 on 'unreadable' clock

“I feel overwhelmingly disappointed and I’m just in disbelief anyone would sign off that amount for a clock. “I have many friends who work in the new hospital and not one of them can understand how to read the time from it. “I’m sure patients and staff…

Source:NHS bosses spend £250000 on ‘unreadable’ clock

Clinical dietitian comments on documentary highlighting obesity epidemic

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Tags: Cancer, Cardiology, Cardiovascular Surgery, Exercise, Genetics, Hospital, Neuroscience, Neurosurgery, Obesity, Oncology, Pediatrics, Radiology, Spine, Weight Control



Clinical dietitian comments on documentary highlighting obesity epidemic

Newron Pharmaceuticals submits safinamide NDA to FDA

Newron Pharmaceuticals S.p.A. (“Newron”), a research and development company focused on novel CNS and pain therapies, and its partner Zambon S.p.A., an international pharmaceutical company strongly committed to the CNS therapeutic area with a long experience in respiratory disease…

Newron Pharmaceuticals submits safinamide NDA to FDA

White bread may be to blame for weight loss struggle

Three slices a day raise the odds of becoming overweight by half

Meanwhile, wholegrain bread does not lead to any weight gain at all

By

Fiona Macrae

Published:

18:55 EST, 29 May 2014

|

Updated:

04:29 EST, 30 May 2014

Just three slices of white bread a day raise the odds…

White bread may be to blame for weight loss struggle

TOWIE’s Jess Wright says she won’t let her psoriasis get her down

EXCLUSIVE: Star of The Only Way Is Essex is fronting a new awareness campaign ‘Everyday Psoriasis’ to help other people facing the condition

The 28-year-old was first diagnosed in her early 20s after watching her father live with the debilitating condition throughout her…

TOWIE’s Jess Wright says she won’t let her psoriasis get her down

Could PRUNES be the key to successful slimming?

Dieters are usually told to avoid dried fruit because it contains a lot of sugar

But, those who eat prunes lose more weight than those who do not

This is because the fibre in the fruit makes dieters feel fuller for longer

By

Fiona Macrae

Published:

04:11 EST, 30 May 2014

|

…

Could PRUNES be the key to successful slimming?

International consensus on (ICON) anaphylaxis

ICON: Anaphylaxis provides a unique perspective on the principal evidence-based anaphylaxis guidelines developed and published independently from 2010 through 2014 by four allergy/immunology organizations. These guidelines concur with regard to the clinical features that indicate a likely…

International consensus on (ICON) anaphylaxis

Asthma in the elderly: what we know and what we have yet to know

In the past, asthma was considered mainly as a childhood disease. However, asthma is an important cause of morbidity and mortality in the elderly nowadays.

In addition, the burden of asthma is more significant in the elderly than in their younger counterparts, particularly with regard to…

Asthma in the elderly: what we know and what we have yet to know

High-frequency nerve signals let mice remember how to make the right move

Information processing in the brain is complex and involves both the processing of sensory inputs and the conversion of those inputs into behavior. The passing of electrical oscillations between networks of neurons in different parts of the brain is…

Source: High-frequency nerve signals let mice remember how to make the right move

Dying cells trigger immunity

The immune system produces various types of immune cells—some are pre-programmed to target pathogens that the immune system has previously encountered, while others are ‘naive’ and retain the ability to mature or differentiate into specific cell types…

Source: Dying cells trigger immunity

American Heart Association presses congress to keep special interests off school menus

American Heart Association CEO Nancy Brown issued the following comments today on the House Appropriations Committee’s approval of a proposed waiver that would allow school districts to withdraw from federal school nutrition standards:

Source: American Heart Association presses congress to keep special interests off school menus

Researchers detect unwanted effects of important gene manipulation system

Researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine have devised a way to detect unintended side effects of manipulating genes using a revolutionary new system that is sweeping the scientific world by storm.

Source: Researchers detect unwanted effects of important gene manipulation system

New sublingual pill may help allergies

Allergy sufferers are breathing a sigh of relief with the news that FDA-approved medications taken via a pill or drops under the tongue over the course of weeks – as opposed to a series of injections that might last years – are starting to hit the market.

Source: New sublingual pill may help allergies

Customs and Excise Department launches mobile application "HK Car Tax"

Hong Kong (HKSAR) – The Customs and Excise Department today (May 30) launched a free mobile application related to First Registration Tax, namely “HK Car Tax”. The mobile application provides information including points-to-note for buyers and traders, First Registration Tax…

Source:Customs and Excise Department launches mobile application “HK Car Tax”

CS meets Members of UK Parliament

Hong Kong (HKSAR) – The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mrs Carrie Lam, met a delegation from the All Party Parliamentary China Group of the United Kingdom (UK) Parliament this afternoon (May 30) to exchange views on issues of mutual concern. Mrs Lam provided an update on the latest…

Source:CS meets Members of UK Parliament

Compositional studies and biological activities of some mash bean (Vigna mungo (L.) Hepper) cultivars commonly consumed in Pakistan

In recent years, the desire to adopt a healthy diet has drawn attention to legume seeds and food products derived from them. Mash bean is an important legume crop used in Pakistan however a systematic mapping of the chemical composition of mash bean seeds is lacking. Therefore seeds of four…

Source:Compositional studies and biological activities of some mash bean (Vigna mungo (L.) Hepper) cultivars commonly consumed in Pakistan

A robust HIV-1 viral load detection assay optimized for Indian sub type C specific strains and resource limiting setting

Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 (HIV-1) viral load testing at regular intervals is an integral component of disease management in Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) patients. The need in countries like India is therefore an assay that is not only economical but efficient and highly…

Source:A robust HIV-1 viral load detection assay optimized for Indian sub type C specific strains and resource limiting setting

Sierra Leone reports two Ebola deaths, 12 cases

Health officials in Sierra Leone say there have been two deaths from Ebola and a dozen other cases of the deadly disease. The deaths have now been confirmed by the country’s health minister. However, another official, Dr. Amara Jambai, said Friday that other suspected cases in the capital…

Source:Sierra Leone reports two Ebola deaths, 12 cases

Rectal artesunate beneficial in young children with severe malaria, but may be harmful in older children, adults

Researchers from the Cochrane Infectious Diseases Group, hosted at LSTM, conducted an independent review of the effects of pre-referral rectal artesunate for people with severe malaria, published in the Cochrane Library today. The review follows a large trial of rectal artesunate in 2009 which…

Source:Rectal artesunate beneficial in young children with severe malaria, but may be harmful in older children, adults

Can narcissists be moved to show empathy?

Researchers at the University of Surrey and the University of Southampton have investigated whether narcissists can elicit empathy for another person’s suffering. It has been well documented that narcissists lack empathy, but why is that the case, and do they have the capacity to change…

Source:Can narcissists be moved to show empathy?

If cheating is 'normal' in cycling, how can we build integrity?

“Integrity” is currently the buzzword around Australian sport policy-making. An integrity in sport forum, co-convened by the Sport Australia Hall of Fame (SOHAF) and Victoria University in Melbourne this week, gathered Australia’s sporting leaders from all levels and codes to…

Source:If cheating is ‘normal’ in cycling, how can we build integrity?

Stephen Sutton vigil: hundreds give 'Thumbs Up' as cathedral bells chime

As the clapping died away, a lone voice from the crowd cried “Go Steve”, and a huge cheer went up. Sarah Deeley, a care worker from Tamworth in the West Midlands, said she needed to come and say “thank you” to Stephen for his example. “He was just such a…

Source:Stephen Sutton vigil: hundreds give ‘Thumbs Up’ as cathedral bells chime

4 Simple Ways To Test Your Longevity

Ever wonder how you’ll fare when it comes to the longevity stakes? As far as we know, there isn’t any crystal ball to pinpoint exactly how long you’ll live. But the good news is, there are a handful of tests you can take to determine just how long you might live. 1….

Source:4 Simple Ways To Test Your Longevity

This Worry-Free Guide Will Have You In A Good Mood In No Time

The stress and strain of constantly being connected can sometimes take your life — and your well-being — off course. GPS For The Soul can help you find your way back to balance. GPS Guides are our way of showing you what has relieved others’ stress in the hopes that…

Source:This Worry-Free Guide Will Have You In A Good Mood In No Time

Proof Your New Mattress Doesn't Have To Cost An Arm And A Leg

Dreading the toll on your bank account when you shell out for that new mattress you know you need? Consider this: The average unit price of a mattress in 2013 was just $286.29. That’s up 3.1 percent from 2012, according to the International Sleep Products Association…

Source:Proof Your New Mattress Doesn’t Have To Cost An Arm And A Leg

12 Unfortunate Restaurant Truths That Will Make You Think Twice About Eating Out

We all love going out to eat. Whether restaurant outings are an everyday event or only for special occasions, sitting down and being served (hopefully) delicious food and drinks is one of society’s great pastimes. But if you’ve ever felt duped by a menu or ripped off when…

Source:12 Unfortunate Restaurant Truths That Will Make You Think Twice About Eating Out

Kate Upton Makes Me Feel Beautiful, And Here's Why

My name is Carly Ledbetter, and I am not a supermodel. Besides my willowly frame and love for high heels, I’m not even close. I did a hat photo shoot once, and the only “scouting” I received was on the volleyball court. I only share one thing with a supermodel, and in…

Source:Kate Upton Makes Me Feel Beautiful, And Here’s Why

President Obama hosts Concussion Summit

May 30, 2014, 7:02 AM|High school senior Victoria Bellucci visited the White House Thursday to raise awareness about head injuries in youth sports. Bellucci decided to give up an athletic scholarship because she sustained five concussions playing soccer. She introduced the president at the…

Source:President Obama hosts Concussion Summit

White bread and weight gain

May 30, 2014, 8:40 AM|Daily health headlines: Two servings of white bread a day raises risk of obesity, a new clue to fighting viruses like MERS, and more top stories.

Source:White bread and weight gain

Study suggests strong link between depression and early death among seniors with diabetes

[ | E-mail ] Contact: Enrique Riveroerivero@mednet.ucla.edu 310-794-2273University of California – Los Angeles Health Sciences People with diabetes have about double the risk of premature death as people of the same age without diabetes. Studies also have shown that they have…

Source:Study suggests strong link between depression and early death among seniors with diabetes

Hero or sissy? Study explores perception of injured athletes

[ | E-mail ] Contact: Jimmy Sandersonjsande6@clemson.edu 864-656-3996Clemson University IMAGE: Melinda Weathers (left) discusses athlete injuries and communication strategies with undergraduate student Samantha Warren at Clemson’s Social Media Listening Center. …

Source:Hero or sissy? Study explores perception of injured athletes

Australia's deadly eruptions the reason for the first mass extinction

[ | E-mail ] Contact: Megan Meatesmegan.meates@curtin.edu.au 61-892-664-241Curtin University A Curtin University researcher has shown that ancient volcanic eruptions in Australia 510 million years ago significantly affected the climate, causing the first known mass extinction in the…

Source:Australia’s deadly eruptions the reason for the first mass extinction

Brazilian green propolis modulates inflammation, angiogenesis and fibrogenesis in intraperitoneal implant in mice

Chronic inflammatory processes in the peritoneal cavity develop as a result of ischemia, foreign body reaction, and trauma. Brazilian green propolis, a beeswax product, has been shown to exhibit multiple actions on inflammation and tissue repair. Our aim was to investigate the effects of this…

Source:Brazilian green propolis modulates inflammation, angiogenesis and fibrogenesis in intraperitoneal implant in mice

A multi-site single-blind clinical study to compare the effects of STAIR narrative therapy to treatment as usual among women with PTSD in public sector mental health settings: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

This article provides a description of the rationale, design, and methods of a multisite clinical trial which evaluates the potential benefits of an evidence-based psychosocial treatment, STAIR Narrative Therapy, among women with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) related to interpersonal…

Source:A multi-site single-blind clinical study to compare the effects of STAIR narrative therapy to treatment as usual among women with PTSD in public sector mental health settings: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Plumage condition in laying hens: genetic parameters for direct and indirect effects in two purebred layer lines

Feather pecking is a major welfare issue in laying hen industry that leads to mortality. Due to a ban on conventional cages in the EU and on beak trimming in some countries of the EU, feather pecking will become an even bigger problem. Its severity depends both on the victim receiving pecking…

Source:Plumage condition in laying hens: genetic parameters for direct and indirect effects in two purebred layer lines

Cancer risks among patients with type 2 diabetes: a 10-year follow-up study of a nationwide population-based cohort in Taiwan

This study aims to determine cancer risks among patients with type 2 diabetes through a follow-up study on a nationwide population-based cohort that included Taiwanese diabetic patients and general population in Taiwan as well as to estimate the population attributable fraction (PAF) of…

Source:Cancer risks among patients with type 2 diabetes: a 10-year follow-up study of a nationwide population-based cohort in Taiwan

E-cigarettes shouldn't be stubbed out, scientists tell WHO

A move to classify e-cigarettes alongside regular cigarettes would push countries to take similar tough measures to restrict demand, such as through higher taxes. (CBC) A group of 53 leading scientists has warned the World Health Organization not to classify e-cigarettes as tobacco products,…

Source:E-cigarettes shouldn’t be stubbed out, scientists tell WHO

Family support may improve adherence to CPAP therapy for sleep apnea

A new study suggests that people with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) who are single or have unsupportive family relationships may be less likely to adhere to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy. Results show that individuals who were married or living with a partner had better…

Source:Family support may improve adherence to CPAP therapy for sleep apnea

Swimmers gain an advantage when they recover with chocolate milk, first-of-its-kind study reports

Grabbing chocolate milk after a hard swim could give swimmers a performance edge, according to new research presented at one of the nation’s top sports medicine conferences – the American College of Sports Medicine’s annual conference.1 In a sport where seconds and even tenths of…

Source:Swimmers gain an advantage when they recover with chocolate milk, first-of-its-kind study reports

New technology for durable spinal disc implants

Artificial joints have a limited lifespan. After a few years, many hip and knee joints have to be replaced. Much more complex are intervertebral disc implants, which cannot easily be replaced after their “expiry date” and which up to now have had to be reinforced in most cases….

Source:New technology for durable spinal disc implants

Nurse tests fibromyalgia therapy

Lynn Baniak crosses her arms when she gets anxious. What does she have to be anxious about? She is a nurse in a building full of engineers. She is studying a treatment for a common yet poorly understood musculoskeletal disorder. She is years away from the oncology nursing she’s familiar…

Source:Nurse tests fibromyalgia therapy

Health Officials Take Back Report Of MERS Spread In US

NEW YORK (AP) — Health officials on Wednesday backtracked on an earlier report that a mysterious Middle East virus had apparently spread from one person to another in the United States. Additional testing has shown the virus did not, in fact, spread to an Illinois man from a traveler…

Source:Health Officials Take Back Report Of MERS Spread In US

Can Tai Chi Really Slow Aging? A New Study Has The Answer

Seeking to roll back the clock? Tai Chi, an ancient Chinese martial art, may be the answer. A new study published in Cell Transplantation found that Tai Chi can help raise the numbers of a stem cell — CD34 cells — important to a number of the body’s functions and…

Source:Can Tai Chi Really Slow Aging? A New Study Has The Answer

MERS Deaths In Saudi Arabia Rise To 186

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Saudi Arabia’s Health Ministry says 13 people have died over the last two weeks from the Middle Eastern respiratory virus. The ministry says 186 people in total have died from the virus since it was discovered in 2012. The ministry said late Wednesday…

Source:MERS Deaths In Saudi Arabia Rise To 186

5 Things You Should Know About The Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Chicken

WASHINGTON (AP) — Hundreds — maybe thousands — of antibiotic-resistant salmonella illnesses are linked to a California chicken producer. The outbreak has been going on for over a year, and none of the company’s products have been recalled. The federal Centers for Disease…

Source:5 Things You Should Know About The Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Chicken

World obesity rate higher than ever

May 29, 2014, 8:16 AM|Daily health headlines: Nearly a third of the world population is overweight or obese, the risk of skin cancer from blistering sunburns, and more top stories.

Source:World obesity rate higher than ever

Grape-enriched diet supports eye health

[ | E-mail ] Contact: Jeff Klitzjeff@grapesfromcalifornia.com 559-447-8350California Table Grape Commission FRESNO, CA New research presented this week at the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology conference in Orlando, Florida suggests that regular grape consumption…

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You Can Thank 150 Different Compounds For The Sweet Smell Of Bacon

There’s nothing on Earth like the smell of bacon cooking, especially when it’s being prepared by someone else and it’s the weekend. Put a pan of bacon on, and everyone suddenly gathers in the kitchen. We’ve even known vegetarians to cave in its presence, and…

You Can Thank 150 Different Compounds For The Sweet Smell Of Bacon

The development and validation of oral cancer staging using administrative health data

Oral cancer is a major global health problem. The complexity of histological prognosticators in oral cancer makes it difficult to compare the benefits of different treatment regimens.

The Taiwanese National Health database provides an opportunity to assess correlations between outcome and…

The development and validation of oral cancer staging using administrative health data

Brazilian green propolis modulates inflammation, angiogenesis and fibrogenesis in intraperitoneal implant in mice

Chronic inflammatory processes in the peritoneal cavity develop as a result of ischemia, foreign body reaction, and trauma. Brazilian green propolis, a beeswax product, has been shown to exhibit multiple actions on inflammation and tissue repair.

Our aim was to investigate the effects of this…

Brazilian green propolis modulates inflammation, angiogenesis and fibrogenesis in intraperitoneal implant in mice

A multi-site single-blind clinical study to compare the effects of STAIR narrative therapy to treatment as usual among women with PTSD in public sector mental health settings: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

This article provides a description of the rationale, design, and methods of a multisite clinical trial which evaluates the potential benefits of an evidence-based psychosocial treatment, STAIR Narrative Therapy, among women with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) related to interpersonal…

A multi-site single-blind clinical study to compare the effects of STAIR narrative therapy to treatment as usual among women with PTSD in public sector mental health settings: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Plumage condition in laying hens: genetic parameters for direct and indirect effects in two purebred layer lines

Feather pecking is a major welfare issue in laying hen industry that leads to mortality. Due to a ban on conventional cages in the EU and on beak trimming in some countries of the EU, feather pecking will become an even bigger problem.

Its severity depends both on the victim receiving pecking…

Plumage condition in laying hens: genetic parameters for direct and indirect effects in two purebred layer lines

Cancer risks among patients with type 2 diabetes: a 10-year follow-up study of a nationwide population-based cohort in Taiwan

This study aims to determine cancer risks among patients with type 2 diabetes through a follow-up study on a nationwide population-based cohort that included Taiwanese diabetic patients and general population in Taiwan as well as to estimate the population attributable fraction (PAF) of…

Cancer risks among patients with type 2 diabetes: a 10-year follow-up study of a nationwide population-based cohort in Taiwan

E-cigarettes shouldn’t be stubbed out, scientists tell WHO

A move to classify e-cigarettes alongside regular cigarettes would push countries to take similar tough measures to restrict demand, such as through higher taxes. (CBC)

A group of 53 leading scientists has warned the World Health Organization not to classify e-cigarettes as tobacco products,…

E-cigarettes shouldn’t be stubbed out, scientists tell WHO

Family support may improve adherence to CPAP therapy for sleep apnea

A new study suggests that people with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) who are single or have unsupportive family relationships may be less likely to adhere to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy.

Results show that individuals who were married or living with a partner had better…

Family support may improve adherence to CPAP therapy for sleep apnea

Swimmers gain an advantage when they recover with chocolate milk, first-of-its-kind study reports

Grabbing chocolate milk after a hard swim could give swimmers a performance edge, according to new research presented at one of the nation’s top sports medicine conferences – the American College of Sports Medicine’s annual conference.1 In a sport where seconds and even tenths of…

Swimmers gain an advantage when they recover with chocolate milk, first-of-its-kind study reports

UK Research council concludes H10N8 influenza not likely an epidemic risk

(Medical Xpress)—Scientists with the UK’s Medical Research Council (part of the National Institute for Medical Research) have concluded that the H10N8 influenza virus is not likely to pose an epidemic risk. In their paper published in the journal…

Source: UK Research council concludes H10N8 influenza not likely an epidemic risk

More than one in ten of ALL the world's overweight people live in the U.S.

Study revealed 13 per cent of overweight and obese people live in U.S. That figure is almost the same as China and India combined Research revealed 2billion people, a third of world’s population, are fat Also showed every country has seen waistlines expand in last 30 years By Chris…

Source:More than one in ten of ALL the world’s overweight people live in the U.S.

e-cigarettes shouldn't be classed as tobacco' top scientists warn

More than 50 experts have signed a letter sent to World Health Organisation The WHO is said to see e-cigarettes as a ‘threat’, it has been claimed As a result, it is thought there are plans to class e-cigs as a tobacco product Experts: This will restrict access to them, with huge…

Source:e-cigarettes shouldn’t be classed as tobacco’ top scientists warn

9 Things Every Naked Man Wants to Hear

First things first: Men don’t really need to hear anything. (By the time we’re naked, we’re not really dwelling on the quality of the conversation.) That said, there’s no harm in making a full-frontal moment even more blissful by boosting your guy’s confidence or…

Source:9 Things Every Naked Man Wants to Hear

#StyleCrave: Wear-Anywhere Cover Up

WHAT: PrimaDonna Mojito Pareo WHY: Multitasking: We expect it from our colleagues, our mobile devices, and our beauty products—why not our fashion? When you’ve got to cram a week’s worth of wardrobe into a weekender bag, lightweight pieces you can wear multiple ways are the…

Source:#StyleCrave: Wear-Anywhere Cover Up

5 Drinks with More Calories than a Brownie

If you thought dessert was bad for your waistline, just wait until you read about these five drinks that pack more calories than a large brownie (which the USDA has listed as being 227 calories). Seriously, these will make you think twice before you place your drink order. Grape Juice Many…

Source:5 Drinks with More Calories than a Brownie

HK-Taiwan Economic Co-operation forum in Kaohsiung to explore further opportunities for co-operation

Hong Kong (HKSAR) – More than 200 representatives from Hong Kong and Taiwan’s business and academic sectors attended the “2014 Hong Kong-Taiwan Economic Co-operation @ Kaohsiung” forum held by the Hong Kong Economic, Trade and Cultural Office (HKETCO) in Kaohsiung City…

Source:HK-Taiwan Economic Co-operation forum in Kaohsiung to explore further opportunities for co-operation

Time-course changes in left ventricular myocardial deformation in STZ-induced rabbits on velocity vector imaging

Objectives: To clarify the time-course changes in left ventricular myocardial deformation using velocity vector imaging and to provide insights into our understanding of the cardiac pathophysiology in diabetes mellitus. Methods: Thirty New Zealand white rabbits were randomly divided into either…

Source:Time-course changes in left ventricular myocardial deformation in STZ-induced rabbits on velocity vector imaging

Genome-wide mutational landscape of mucinous carcinomatosis peritonei of appendiceal origin

Mucinous Neoplasms of the Appendix (MNA) are rare tumors which may progress from benign to malignant disease with an aggressive biological behavior. MNA is often diagnosed after metastasis to the peritoneal surfaces resulting in Mucinous Carcinomatosis Peritonei (MCP). Genetic alterations in…

Source:Genome-wide mutational landscape of mucinous carcinomatosis peritonei of appendiceal origin

Sports Meet promotes exchanges for correctional officers of Hong Kong, Guangdong and Macau

Hong Kong (HKSAR) – The 7th Sports Meet for correctional officers of Hong Kong, Guangdong, Macau concluded successfully in Hong Kong today (May 29). After three-days of fierce competition, Hong Kong Correctional Services Department (CSD) became the overall champion. The Sports Meet was…

Source:Sports Meet promotes exchanges for correctional officers of Hong Kong, Guangdong and Macau