Tuesday, May 26, 2015

5 really simple new rules for weight loss | Fox News

5 really simple new rules for weight loss | Fox News: The news is bloated with information on weight loss—but as it turns out, there are some simple key rules to keep in mind. Researchers at Tufts University looked at more than 16 years of data from 120,000 men and women who were included in three long-term studies.

According to their results, which were published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, these are the things that might help you drop pounds for good, and keep them off:

Monday, May 25, 2015

Maternal obesity linked to reduced immunity in newborns that may last a lifetime - Medical News Today

Maternal obesity linked to reduced immunity in newborns that may last a lifetime - Medical News Today: aternal obesity raises the risk of a number of health conditions for offspring that can persist well into adulthood, including heart disease and asthma. Now, a new study reveals why this may be; maternal obesity weakens an infant's immune system at the time of birth, increasing their susceptibility to illness

Monday, May 11, 2015

Drug-resistant 'superbug' strain of typhoid spreads worldwide | Reuters

Drug-resistant 'superbug' strain of typhoid spreads worldwide | Reuters: An antibiotic-resistant "superbug" strain of typhoid fever has spread globally, driven by a single family of the bacteria, called H58, according to the findings of a large international study.

The research, involving some 74 scientists in almost two dozen countries, is one of the most comprehensive sets of genetic data on a human infectious agent and paints a worrying scene of an "ever-increasing public health threat", they said.

Friday, May 8, 2015

Caffeine During Pregnancy Nearly Doubles Childhood Obesity Risk

Caffeine During Pregnancy Nearly Doubles Childhood Obesity Risk: Recent research suggests that they might want to at least consider giving up coffee for those nine months. A study published last month in the International Journal of Obesity found that children born to mothers who drank caffeine-laden drinks during pregnancy were 89 percent more likely to be obese, compared to kids of moms who abstained.

American doctor cured of Ebola finds the virus in eye - CNN.com

American doctor cured of Ebola finds the virus in eye - CNN.com: American doctor Ian Crozier was treated for Ebola in Atlanta last year and declared free of the virus in his blood. But he had no way of knowing it still lurked in his eye.

Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Drug derived from Caribbean reefs may treat psoriasis, MS

Drug derived from Caribbean reefs may treat psoriasis, MS | Fox News: A biotechnology company developing an unusual drug—derived from the venom of a sea anemone to treat autoimmune diseases such as psoriasis and multiple sclerosis—reported encouraging results from a phase 1 clinical trial.

The Skinny On Weight Loss: 7 Things No One Tells You About Losing Weight

The Skinny On Weight Loss: 7 Things No One Tells You About Losing Weight: When it comes to weight loss, the formula is simple: diet and exercise. However, eating less and exercising more doesn’t necessarily translate to weight loss. Weight doesn’t actually tell you about your body’s composition, nor the deposits of hidden fat, which leaves dieters putting on the pounds they once lost.