Archive: 02/09/2014

Partially hydrogenated oils in nine percent of packaged foods

(HealthDay)—Nine percent of top-selling packaged food products in the United States contain partially hydrogenated oils, with most of these products reporting 0 grams of trans fat per serving, according to a study published ...

Sep 2, 2014

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Complication rates low with mastectomy, breast reconstruction: study

(HealthDay)—Complications are rare among breast cancer patients who undergo mastectomy and reconstruction, a new study indicates.

Sep 2, 2014

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Obesity fueling rise in diabetes rates, study finds

(HealthDay)—The U.S. obesity epidemic is a driving force behind the rising rates of type 2 diabetes, according to a new study.

Sep 2, 2014

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Obama addresses West Africans on facts about Ebola

President Barack Obama urged West Africans on Tuesday to wear gloves and masks when caring for Ebola patients or burying anyone who died of the disease. He also discouraged the traditional burial practice of directly touching ...

Sep 2, 2014

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Gluten-free diet benefits asymptomatic EmA+ adults

(HealthDay)—Asymptomatic individuals with endomysial antibodies (EmA) benefit from a gluten-free diet (GFD), according to a study published in the September issue of Gastroenterology.

Sep 2, 2014

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New guidelines for treating form of advanced breast cancer

(HealthDay)—A leading group of oncologists has released updated guidelines for the treatment of the major form of advanced breast cancer.

Sep 2, 2014

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More evidence breast-feeding lowers child's risk of infections, allergies

(HealthDay)—Two new studies further confirm the health benefits of breast-feeding.

Sep 2, 2014

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ADHD medications won't stunt kids' growth, study finds

(HealthDay)—Stimulant medications—such as Adderall, Ritalin and Concerta—used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children, won't stunt their growth, a new study suggests.

Sep 2, 2014

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Maternal low protein diet promotes diabetic phenotypes in offspring

Millions of people throughout the world are affected by diabetes. In particular, the rise in the incidence of type 2 diabetes is associated with global increases in obesity and changes in diet. There is also a genetic component ...

Sep 2, 2014

Study indicates that the hippocampus mediates cognitive decline in Huntington's disease

Huntington's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that results in involuntary spastic movement and loss control of voluntary motor function. Patients also exhibit a decline in cognitive ability. The defects in learning ...

Sep 2, 2014

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