Public Health

Ejaculation Reduces Blood Cholesterol Level(?)

Many doctors agree that abnormally high level of cholesterol in the blood can lead to hypertension and/or heart problems (MNT, 2013). Doctors often advise their patients to reduce the level of cholesterol in their blood through dieting, exercising, or eve ...

Blog Post - Camilo Tabinas - Apr 25 2016 - 10:06pm

Gluten Allergy, Hypoallergenic Pets And Eggs In Flu Shots: Separating Allergy Fact And Fiction

From gluten allergy and hypoallergenic pets, to avoiding the flu shot because of an egg allergy, there are a lot of common myths and misconceptions about allergies. The power of the Internet is such that anyone selling a product or a world view that relie ...

Article - News Staff - Nov 7 2013 - 6:37pm

Shellfish Anaphylaxis Won't Be The Next Big Fad Allergy In Kids

Anaphylaxis is a severe, sometimes life-threatening allergic reaction. After being exposed to a substance, sometimes even for the first time, the body releases histamine, allergen fighting antibody immunoglobulin E and other substances, which can cause ai ...

Article - Hank Campbell - Nov 10 2013 - 11:03pm

Albuminuria: 9/11 First Responders Have Higher Prevalence Of Kidney Damage

First responders working at ground zero in New York City following the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center were exposed to cement dust, smoke, glass fibers, and heavy metals. Research presented at the American Society of Nephrology Kidney Wee ...

Article - News Staff - Nov 9 2013 - 11:09am

Aerobic Exercise Doesn't Just Improve Physical Fitness, It Helps The Brain Also

A new study has found that engaging in a physical exercise regimen helps healthy aging adults improve their memory, brain health and physical fitness- a significant finding considering that, among adults 50 and older, "staying mentally sharp" ou ...

Article - News Staff - Nov 12 2013 - 1:25pm

Calling Dr. Oz: Buffaloberry Could Be Your Next Miracle Fruit

A new paper in the Journal of Food Science says the buffaloberry could be the next super food du jour because it contains large amounts of lycopene and a related acidic compound, methyl-lycopenoate, which are important antioxidants and nutrients beneficia ...

Article - News Staff - Nov 14 2013 - 9:00am

Food for Cure: A Nutrient Twist on Cancer Prevention

Tell me what you eat, and I will tell you what you are – Anthelme Brillat-Savarin, "The Physiology of Taste" The next time you sit down to eat; you may look at your food differently. Freshly squeezed orange juice will be the sign, of that daily ...

Blog Post - Smitha Dutt - Nov 15 2013 - 11:57am

Don't Take Antibiotics For E. Coli Infection

The FDA is investigating a multi-state outbreak of E. coli O157 illnesses possibly linked to pre-packaged salad products.  26 cases of illness were reported in 3 states, Arizona, California, and Washington.   On November 10, 2013, the the U.S. Department o ...

Article - News Staff - Nov 18 2013 - 1:08pm

What Trans-fats Should Teach Us About The Pitfalls Of Food Labeling

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Article - Steve Savage - Nov 20 2013 - 11:51am

Excessive Testosterone Linked To Mortality Risk In Older Men

Older men with moderate testosterone, a key male sex hormone involved in maintaining sex drive, sperm production and bone health, tend to live longer, according to a new paper. Physicians have long known that low testosterone levels can signal health prob ...

Article - News Staff - Nov 21 2013 - 8:56am