Chemical From Medicinal Plants May Be Used To Fight HIV ScienceDaily (Nov. 10, 2008) Astragalus membranaceus. A chemical from the Astragalus root, frequently used in Chinese herbal therapy, can prevent or slow progressive telomere shortening, which could make it a key weapon in the fight against HIV.

Mbeki blamed for 330,000 deaths  (BBC News) - A prominent South African Aids activist has told the BBC former President Thabo Mbeki should be called to account for his decision to block HIV medication.

Global crisis leading to stress: Docs (TIMES NEW DELHI) If you are fretting over the global meltdown and the subsequent turmoil in the stock market and the financial sector, then watch out for your sugar level and blood pressure.

Way to make brain cells heal self  TIMES OF INDIA 8 Nov 2008, 0000 hrs IST, REUTERS

Dietary Sport Supplement Shows Strong Effects In The Elderly ScienceDaily (Nov. 7, 2008) — Beta-alanine (BA), a dietary supplement widely used by athletes and body builders, has been proven to increase the fitness levels of a group of elderly men and women. The research suggests that BA supplementation improves muscle endurance in the elderly.

Prescription Drugs Kill 300 Percent More Americans than Illegal Drugs (NaturalNews) A report by the Florida Medical Examiners Commission has concluded that prescription drugs have outstripped illegal drugs as a cause of death.

Clergy Dismiss Mental Illness (NaturalNews) A recent Baylor University study of church members who sought help for a diagnosed mental health problem found the illness was denied or dismissed by a third of the pastors. The church members were instead told that the issue was spiritual in nature.

Cities, States Questioning Wisdom of Adding Fluoride Chemicals to Public Water Supplies (NaturalNews) Grand Rapids, Mich. has become the most recent city to question the practice of fluoridating public water, as part of a growing tendency for local governments to question the use of many chemicals that formerly been taken for granted.

Whole Grains Lower Risk of Heart Failure WEDNESDAY, Nov. 5 (HealthDay News)

Iboga: Nature's Cure for Drug Addiction  (NaturalNews)

Orange Essential Oils Inhibit Salmonella Activity (NaturalNews)

Diabetes, High Blood Pressure May Cause People With Alzheimer's Disease To Die Sooner   ScienceDaily (Nov. 7, 2008)

Social Interactions Can Alter Gene Expression In Brain, And Vice Versa ScienceDaily (Nov. 7, 2008)

Growing Problem For Veterans: Domestic Violence ScienceDaily (Nov. 7, 2008)

Conclusive Proof That Polar Warming Is Being Caused By Humans ScienceDaily (Nov. 6, 2008)

B vitamins may protect over-65s from cancer, says study FoodNavigatorUSA.com, 07-Nov-2008

Vitamin K1 may have diabetes benefits: study Food NavigatorUSS.com, 29-Sep-2008

Multivitamins and minerals help children's brain function: study Food Navigator USA.com, 05-Nov-2008

New soy protein isolate to rival high-cost dairy NutraingredientsUSA.com, 05-Nov-2008

Collagen ingredient beats glucosamine, chondroitin for joint health NutraingredientsUSA.com, 17-Oct-2008

Green spaces 'reduce health gap' BBC News

Money Is Tight, and Junk Food Beckons NEW YORK TIMES November 4, 2008

Cancer Treatment: How Eating Fruit And Vegetables Can Improve Cancer Patients' Response To Chemotherapy ScienceDaily (Oct. 24, 2008)

"E-cards" may aid in STD notification  2008-10-23 NEW YORK (Reuters Health)

Cold viruses activate killer genes, study finds 2008-10-24 (Reuters Health) WASHINGTON

Fiber may protect against small bowel cancer   2008-10-24 (Reuters Health) NEW YORK

Green tea may delay type-1 diabetes  TIMES OF INDIA 24 Oct 2008 Washington

Chromium picolinate may boost satiety, reduce hunger: Study FOOD USA  Oct-2008

Wild blueberries take antioxidant crown FOOD USA  09-Oct-2008

Lutein and zeaxanthin can benefit colon cancer, say researchers FOOD USA 24-Oct-2008

Tart cherries can reduce ‘belly fat’: rat study FOOD USA 22-Oct-2008

Yoghurt can benefit bladder cancer, say researchers FOOD USA 21-Oct-2008

Natural Painkillers and Strong Antioxidants Found in Tart Cherries (NaturalNews)

Mouthwash Linked to Oral Cancer, Erosion of Tooth Enamel (NaturalNews)

Exercise Gives Longer Life For People With Heart Disease ScienceDaily (Oct. 23, 2008)

Even Mild Sleep Apnea Increases Cardiovascular Risk ScienceDaily (Oct. 24, 2008)

Iodine May Be the Critical Mineral for Weight Loss, Energy and Beauty
(NaturalNews) Iodine may just be the most overlooked mineral, yet its importance to overall health and well being cannot be overstated.

Eat These Twenty Foods for A Long Life, Says British Scientist  
(NaturalNews) British scientist Gary Williamson, professor of "functional foods" at Leeds University, has released a list of the top foodstuffs that he believes can lead to longevity.

The Fabulous Five: Compounds Found Most Effective Against Cancer
(NaturalNews) Research is rapidly identifying the compounds from plants that are most effective against cancer.

'Western' Diet Increases Heart Attack Risk Globally  
ScienceDaily (Oct. 22, 2008) — The typical Western diet — fried foods, salty snacks and meat — accounts for about 30 percent of heart attack risk across the world, according to a study of dietary patterns in 52 countries reported in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association.

Can Exercise Prevent A Severe Stroke?
 ScienceDaily (Oct. 22, 2008) — A new study shows that people who are physically active before suffering a stroke may have less severe problems as a result and recover better compared to those who did not exercise before having a stroke.

The Great Crash Of 2008
 ScienceDaily (Oct. 22, 2008) — The British economy will suffer next year as it experiences the worst setback among the G7 countries. This reflects an especially pronounced reverse to consumer spending, which will fall by 3.4 per cent in 2009, easily the biggest decline among the G7.

Study Shows Limits Of Using 'War On Terror' To Promote Government Policies
 ScienceDaily (Oct. 22, 2008) — A new study from North Carolina State University shows that there are definite limits on the government's use of the "war on terror" as a rhetorical tool for advancing federal land-use projects and other policy objectives.

Pesticide Concentrations Decreasing
ScienceDaily (Oct. 21, 2008) — The widespread use of pesticides across the United States has been in practice for decades, with little knowledge of the long-term effects on the nation’s groundwater.

Low-carb Diets Alter Glucose Formation By The Liver
ScienceDaily (Oct. 21, 2008) — A new study shows that a low-carbohydrate diet changes hepatic energy metabolism.

Alternative Fuels May Drain Dwindling Water Supplies
ScienceDaily (Oct. 21, 2008) — As the search for new fuels intensifies, researchers in Texas report that switching to certain alternative fuels to power cars, trucks, and SUVs may require the use of much more water than conventional petroleum-based gasoline and diesel.

Resveratrol may treat alcoholic liver disease
Last Updated: 2008-10-22 10:06:11 (Reuters Health - New York) - Resveratrol, an antioxidant abundant in grapes, red wine, peanuts -- and, according to a new study, dark chocolate and cocoa -- may prevent and treat the build-up of fat in the liver caused by chronic alcohol drinking.

Mushrooms: The Underestimated Super Food
(NaturalNews) Mushrooms have been used for thousands of years by traditional eastern healers but only recently by western healers in advanced medicine. Mushrooms are often classified as a vegetable or an herb, but they are actually fungi.

Parents Buy Their Teenage Girls Breast Augmentation Surgery as Birthday Presents  
(NaturalNews) It is becoming increasingly common for parents to give their teenage daughters breast augmentation surgery as a birthday or graduation present, says Stephen Greenberg, a plastic surgeon from Woodbury, New York.

Sugary Drinks Increase Risk of Type II Diabetes in African-American Women
(NaturalNews) The diabetes dilemma is growing each year, with the more and more Americans are becoming affected by this disease. Diet is undoubtedly the biggest contributor, and the epidemic is even greater amongst African-Americans, with more than twofold the number of African-American women afflicted with this disease over Caucasian women -- the epidemic is growing larger and larger..

Duke University Study Links Splenda to Weight Gain, Health Problems  
(NaturalNews) James Turner, chairman of Citizens for Health, an international non-profit consumer health education group, declares in a press release that he is shocked and outraged after reading a report of the findings of a Duke University study that link the use of the artificial sweetener known as Splenda to weight gain and other health problems.

Breastfeeding Reduces Rheumatoid Arthritis Risk of Moms
 (NaturalNews)Women can cut their risk of rheumatoid arthritis by 50 percent simply by breastfeeding for a year or longer, according to a study conducted by researchers from Malmo University Hospital in Sweden, and published in the "Annals of Rheumatic Diseases."

Do Cell Phones Increase Brain Cancer Risk?
 ScienceDaily (Oct. 21, 2008) —  Major research initiatives are needed immediately to assess the possibility that using cellular phones may lead to an increased risk of brain tumors, according to an editorial in the November issue of the journal Surgical Neurology.

Role Of Fatty Acids In Alzheimer's Disease Identified
 ScienceDaily (Oct. 21, 2008) — Scientists at the Gladstone Institute of Neurological Disease (GIND) and the University of California have found that complete or partial removal of an enzyme that regulates fatty acid levels improves cognitive deficits in a mouse model of Alzheimer's disease (AD).

Middle-aged women drive rise in U.S. suicides: study
Last Updated: 2008-10-21 8:27:02 -0400 (Reuters Health) - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. suicide rates appear to be on the rise, driven mostly by middle-aged white women, researchers reported on Tuesday.

HIV may cause dangerous blood clots
 Last Updated: 2008-10-21 8:35:32 -0400 (Reuters Health) - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The AIDS virus, HIV, may cause blood clots and other problems with blood vessels that can kill patients prematurely even if they are relatively healthy, researchers reported on Monday.

Probiotic may help control Crohn's disease
Last Updated: 2008-10-20 17:00:43 -0400 (Reuters Health)
- French scientists have found that a microbe normally found in the intestines has anti-inflammatory properties, but is present in only low concentrations in many people with the chronic inflammatory intestinal condition Crohn's disease.

Magnet device aims to treat depression patients
By Lauran Neergaard, AP Medical Writer
WASHINGTON – The government has approved the first noninvasive brain stimulator to treat depression — a device that beams magnetic pulses through the skull.

Macadamia Nuts Taste Great And Keep You Heart Healthy  
(NaturalNews) - Think of the creamy rich taste of a macadamia nut. Consider its crunch. Many believe the macadamia to be the world's finest nut. This may all sound really dreamy, but macadamias are full of fat, so they're probably not good for you, right? Well, recent studies are finding that a diet rich in macadamia nuts reduces total cholesterol, including LDL-cholesterol, and favorably modulates risk factors for coronary disease in patients with high cholesterol levels.

World Health Organization Warns About Health Consequences of Global Warming
(NaturalNews) The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that global warming is already unleashing severe health consequences around the world, and that these effects will only worsen if extreme measures are not taken.

Herb Officially Recognized In England as A Cure for Colds  
(NaturalNews) There is no cure for the common cold, right? Wrong. The Zulus of Africa have insisted for centuries that there's a remedy created from geraniums that zaps colds and flu, halting sniffles and coughs almost immediately. Now 21st century research has backed up these claims -- just in time for the beginning of cold and flu season.

Hormone Replacement Therapy Boosts Risk of Recurring Cancer
 (NaturalNews) Breast cancer survivors who undergo hormone replacement therapy (HRT) as a treatment for menopause symptoms are significantly more likely to have their cancer recur than survivors who do not use HRT, according to a study conducted by researchers from Kings College London and published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.

Love Your Liver With Alpha Lipoic Acid
 (NaturalNews) Even though the liver is not pretty, it is an extremely important organ that has a month-long health observance in October named after it by the American Liver Foundation (www.liverfoundation.org), called Liver Awareness Month. Reasons to appreciate our liver abound since this organ does all of the following, and more: saves up energy; makes bile to help break down food; keeps pollution from hurting us; stops cuts from bleeding too long; kills germs; gets rid of toxic chemicals; and helps build muscle.

Report says Medicaid spending "unsustainable"
 Last Updated: 2008-10-20 8:33:53 -0400 (Reuters Health)
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Spending on the Medicaid health program for the poor is on a path to grow at a much higher rate than the overall U.S. economy in the next 10 years, officials said on Friday.

Aerobic activity may reverse mental decline
Last Updated: 2008-10-17 16:51:56 -0400 (Reuters Health)
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Regular aerobic exercise can not only stave off the decline in brain function that often comes with age, it can also help turn back the clock on brain aging, two experts in the field report, based on a critical review of published studies.

Doctors warn of rash from mobile phone use
 Last Updated: 2008-10-16 13:39:17 -0400 (Reuters Health)
LONDON (Reuters) - Doctors baffled by an unexplained rash on people's ears or cheeks should be on alert for a skin allergy caused by too much mobile phone use, the British Association of Dermatologists said on Thursday.

Soy reduces breast cancer risk by receptor status
Last Updated: 2008-10-16 13:07:47 -0400 (Reuters Health)
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Rather than protecting against all breast cancers, high levels of soy food consumption appears to specifically reduce the risk of estrogen receptor (ER)-positive tumors and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-negative tumors, Japanese researchers report in the International Journal of Cancer.

AIDS vaccine focus shifts after disappointments
Last Updated: 2008-10-13 10:00:29 -0400 (Reuters Health)
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A global AIDS vaccine conference this week will seek fresh strategies against HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, with experts weighing the value of basic laboratory research against large-scale human clinical trials after a string of disappointments.

Vitamin D A Key Player In Overall Health Of Several Body Organs, Says Biochemist  
ScienceDaily (Oct. 13, 2008) — Essential for life in higher animals, vitamin D, once linked to only bone diseases such as rickets and osteoporosis, is now recognized as a major player in contributing to overall human health, emphasizes UC Riverside's Anthony Norman, an international expert on vitamin D.

Using Electrons To Treat Organic Seeds
ScienceDaily (Oct. 13, 2008) — Sales of organic products are booming: Consumers want their food to be untainted. To avoid the use of fungicides yet nevertheless protect plants from disease, researchers have developed a method that involves bombarding seeds with electrons to kill fungal spores and viruses.

Lack Of Vitamin D Linked To Parkinson's Disease  
ScienceDaily (Oct. 13, 2008) — A majority of Parkinson's disease patients had insufficient levels of vitamin D in a new study from Emory University School of Medicine.
The fraction of Parkinson's patients with vitamin D insufficiency, 55 percent, was significantly more than patients with Alzheimer's disease (41 percent) or healthy elderly people (36 percent).

Pollution From Livestock Farming Affects Infant Health
ScienceDaily (Oct. 12, 2008) — A new study in the American Journal of Agricultural Economics explores the effects of pollution from livestock facilities on infant health and finds that production is associated with an increase in infant mortality.

RNA Molecules, Delivery System Improve Vaccine Responses, Effectiveness
ScienceDaily (Oct. 12, 2008) — A novel delivery system that could lead to more efficient and more disease-specific vaccines against infectious diseases has been developed by biomedical engineers at The University of Texas at Austin.

Pectin Power: Why Fruits And Vegetables May Protect Against Cancer's Spread
 ScienceDaily (Oct. 12, 2008) — Scientists have found a new possible explanation for why people who eat more fruit and vegetables may gain protection against the spread of cancers.

Body's Anti-HIV Drug Explained
ScienceDaily (Oct. 12, 2008) — Humans have a built-in weapon against HIV, but until recently no one knew how to unlock its potential.
A study published online by the journal Nature reveals the atomic structure of this weapon – an enzyme known as APOBEC-3G – and suggests new directions for drug development.

Drinking Alcohol Associated With Smaller Brain Volume
ScienceDaily (Oct. 14, 2008) — The more alcohol an individual drinks, the smaller his or her total brain volume, according to a new report.

Signs Of Heart Disease Are Attributed To Stress More Frequently In Women Than Men  
ScienceDaily (Oct. 14, 2008) — Research presented at the 20th annual Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT) scientific symposium, sponsored by the Cardiovascular Research Foundation (CRF), found that coronary heart disease (CHD) symptoms presented in the context of a stressful life event were identified as psychogenic in origin when presented by women and organic in origin when presented by men.

Daily Dose Of Ginkgo May Prevent Brain Cell Damage After Stroke, Mouse Studies Suggest
ScienceDaily (Oct. 10, 2008) — Working with genetically engineered mice, researchers at Johns Hopkins have shown that daily doses of a standardized extract from the leaves of the ginkgo tree can prevent or reduce brain damage after an induced stroke.

Ginseng Reverses Lung Damage in Asthma  (NaturalNews)

The Dangers of High Fructose Corn Syrup
(NaturalNews) In case you missed it on TV, recent ads campaigns have tried to convince people that High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS) is something that's actually good for you.

Popcorn Flavor Ingredient May Cause Lung Disease in Consumers
 (NaturalNews) The artificial butter flavoring widely suspected of causing a potentially fatal disease known as "popcorn lung" has produced symptoms similar to the disease in mice, according to a study conducted by researchers from the National Institutes of Health's (NIH) National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences and published in the journal Toxicological Sciences.

Eating Just Two Brazil Nuts a Day Ensures Adequate Selenium Levels
 (NaturalNews) Brazil nuts are the best way to add selenium to your diet. A recent study at the University of Otago in New Zealand found that eating just two Brazil nuts a day is as effective in increasing selenium status and enhancing glutathione peroxidase activity as a recommended dosage of selenomethionine.

Meat 'ups prostate cancer risk'
BBC NEWS  October 9, 2008 -- Eating meat and dairy products may increase the risk of prostate cancer, research suggests.

Just One Week of Exercise Boosts Function of Insulin-Producing Beta Cells in Pancreas  
(NaturalNews) Just one week of exercise appeared to reduce the risk of diabetes in sedentary older people at risk of the disease, according to a study conducted by researchers from the University of Michigan and published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism.

Weed Killer Chemicals Linked to Brain Cancer
(NaturalNews) Women who are regularly exposed to pesticides in the workplace are twice as likely to develop a common form of brain cancer, according to a new study conducted by researchers from the National Cancer Institute and published in the American Journal of Epidemiology.

Six Surprising Facts About Soy
(NaturalNews) When people think of living healthfully, usually what comes to mind is eating tofu or drinking soymilk. Why wouldn't they? After all, the popular magazines point to soy consumption as the ultimate form of health. This article will show some surprising facts that many do not know about soy, and facts that are actually contrary to what the magazines print and the health "officials" promote.

Cell Protein Suppresses Pain Eight Times More Effectively Than Morphine
ScienceDaily (Oct. 9, 2008) — More people suffer from pain than from heart disease, diabetes and cancer combined, but many of the drugs used to relieve suffering are not completely effective or have harmful side effects.

The Pepperoni Pizza Hypothesis
ScienceDaily (Oct. 9, 2008) — What's the worst that could happen after eating a slice of pepperoni pizza? A little heartburn, for most people.

School Vending Machines Dole Out Excess Calories, Fat
ScienceDaily (Oct. 9, 2008) — Despite efforts to include more healthy choices at schools, standard offerings from vending machines – including fruit juices – are giving students more calories than they need.

Arctic Soil May Contain Nearly Twice Greenhouse-Gas Producing Material Than Previously Estimated
ScienceDaily (Oct. 8, 2008) — Frozen arctic soil contains nearly twice the greenhouse-gas-producing organic material as was previously estimated, according to recently published research by University of Alaska Fairbanks scientists.

Financial crisis to increase mental woes: WHO
Last Updated: 2008-10-09 9:00:49 -0400 (Reuters Health)
GENEVA (Reuters) - The global financial crisis is likely to cause increased mental health problems and even suicides as people struggle to cope with poverty and unemployment, the World Health Organization warned on Thursday.

Eating dark chocolate may keep heart healthy
Last Updated: 2008-10-08 14:38:12 -0400 (Reuters Health)
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Eating dark chocolate regularly may help lower levels of inflammation, which is strongly associated with heart and blood vessel disease, Italian researchers report.x

Fatty Acid in Olive Oil Wards Off Hunger
TUESDAY, Oct. 7 (HealthDay News) -- A fatty acid found in olive oil and other heart-healthy monounsaturated fats wards off hunger pangs, a new study suggests. The findings might one day lead to the development of new drugs to limit, or even enhance, appetite, the researchers said.

Healthy lifestyle raises beneficial enzyme: study
Last Updated: 2008-09-16 10:01:07 -0400 (Reuters Health)
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Sweeping lifestyle changes including a better diet and more exercise can raise the body's levels of an enzyme closely involved in controlling the aging process, U.S. researchers reported on Monday.

Massage Therapy May Have Immediate Positive Effect On Pain And Mood For Advanced Cancer Patients
ScienceDaily (Sep. 16, 2008) — A new study from the National Institutes of Health finds that massage therapy may have immediate benefits on pain and mood among patients with advanced cancer. The study appears in the September 16, 2008 issue of Annals of Internal Medicine.

Medication Nation: Half of Americans Now Taking Daily Pills
(NaturalNews) More than 50 percent of insured residents of the United States regularly take prescription drugs for at least one chronic health condition, according to a study conducted by Medco Health Solutions, which manages prescription benefits for 20 percent of the population.

Thousands of Families Sue Over Vaccine Link to Autism
(NaturalNews) — The U.S. Court of Claims is hearing a series of arguments from parents who charge that vaccines gave their children autism. The claims court is considering arguments from 4,900 parents who say that the vaccines produced autism or neurological problems in their previously normal, healthy children.

Engerix Hep B vaccine may raise risk of MS in kids
Friday, Sep. 26, 2008; 3:27 PM NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Although most hepatitis B vaccines do not seem to increase the risk of multiple sclerosis (MS) in children, use of one particular brand -- Engerix B (GlaxoSmithKline) -- may, according to findings from a study conducted in France.

86% of Americans Told to Get Flu Shot
(Washington Post) By David Brown Updated: Thursday, September 25, 2008 -- A record-setting amount of influenza vaccine is available this fall for a record-setting number of people being advised to get it. That was the message yesterday from officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and several private organizations, who convened in Washington to urge Americans to get flu shots. The number of people targeted for flu vaccination has grown steadily in recent years and now constitutes 86 percent of the population.