Sakthi Health News-2013
(uni5 comments will be given in green)
December 2013
How Emotions Are Mapped in the Body
Secret to Fewer Doctor Office Visits After 70: Play High School Sports
Diabetes Drugs Affect Hearts of Men, Women Differently
Long-Term Use of Common Heartburn and Ulcer Medications Linked to Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Keep on Exercising, Researchers Advise Older Breast Cancer Survivors
Study Reveals Gene Expression Changes With Meditation
Study Finds Parental Stress Linked to Obesity in Children
November 2013
Higher Dietary Acid Load Increases Risk of Diabetes, Study Says
Endometriosis Risk Linked to Two Pesticides
October 2013
Oral Bacteria Create a 'Fingerprint' in Your Mouth
Vinyl Flooring Linked to Potentially Harmful Substances at Schools and Daycare Centers
Light as Medicine? Researchers Explain How (Uni5: We recommend sun meditation, exposing to early morning sunlight between 6.30 to 8.00 is good because of the special wavelength of sunlight's effect on our health)
Link Strengthened Between Low Fiber Intake, Increased Cardiovascular Risk
Housework Isn't as Healthy as People Think (Uni5: We always tell house-women to do walking inspite of their arugements that they walk a lot while doing hold hold work. We said, but you do not breath well in doing house chores. Breathing well reduces stress, like pranayama.)
Infertility Problems? Eating Tips to Boost Fertility (Uni5: what we have been recommending is proven by these recent studies)
Brain May Flush out Toxins During Sleep; Sleep Clears Brain of Molecules Associated With Neurodegeneration: Study (Uni5: We tell that not only brain all organins like liver flush out toxins and hence do not sleep late and do not eat late).
Happiness Lowers Blood Pressure
Diet, Lifestyle Advice for Those With Diabetes Should Be No Different from That for General Public
High Rates of Unnecessary Prescribing of Antibiotics Continue
Component of Citrus Fruits Blocks Formation of Kidney Cysts
Light at Night, Melatonin and Bird Behavior
September 2013
Living Better With Heart Failure by Changing What You Eat
Feast to Famine: Oxygen Starvation Regulates Fat Cells in Obesity (Uni5: Hence we recommend Air breathing pranayama exercises in weight loss)
Irregular Periods in Young Women Can Be Cause for Concern (Uni5: check our clinic for a treatment)
Radical New View of Health: Stem Cells Are Wired for Cooperation, Down to the DNA (Uni5: This is the same view in our health section)
Researchers Link Obesity and the Body's Production of Fructose
Why Energy Drinks Are Harming Children, Adolescents (Uni5: First parents should be a role model)
Sleep Boosts Production of Brain Support Cells (Uni5: Never compromise sleep)
Better Hygiene in Wealthy Nations May Increase Alzheimer's Risk (Uni5: Allergies and skin problems are high in too much hygienic nations now comes to Alzheimers. Soon the Truth will dawn, personal immunity is more important than the environment)
August 2013
Eating Whole Fruits Linked to Lower Risk of Type 2 Diabetes (Uni5: For more than 3 decades we have been asking all diabetes patients to eat whole fruits, but were hesitant because it was to what contrary to what Doctors told them).
Botany and Health: Very Small Chemical Changes to Dietary Flavonoids Cause Very Large Effects on Human Immune System : (Uni5: This is why we encourage to eat all different fruits and vegetables and grains in rotations and not just o pick and choose only a few of them. In case of grains people just eat rice or wheat and no other grains).
Expectant Mothers' Periodontal Health Vital to Health of Her Baby
Autism Four Times Likelier When Mother's Thyroid Is Weakened
Inducing and Augmenting Labor May Be Associated With Increased Risk of Autism
Meal Timing Can Significantly Improve Fertility in Women With Polycystic Ovaries
Ingredient in Turmeric Spice When Combined With Anti-Nausea Drug Kills Cancer Cells
Celery, Artichokes Contain Flavonoids That Kill Human Pancreatic Cancer Cells
The Stress and Cancer Link: 'Master-Switch’ Stress Gene Enables Cancer's Spread
Watermelon Juice Relieves Post-Exercise Muscle Soreness
Antipsychotic Drug Use in Children for Mood/behavior Disorders Increases Type 2 Diabetes Risk
Soft Drinks Linked to Behavioral Problems in Young Children
Emotional Behavior of Adults Could Be Triggered in the Womb
Great-Grandmother's Cigarette Habit Could Be the Cause of Child's Asthma
Do Antioxidants Improve a Woman's Chances of Conceiving?
Walking to Work Cuts Risk of Diabetes and High Blood Pressure
A Glass of Milk After Eating Sugary Cereals May Prevent Cavities
July 2013
BPA Exposure Disrupts Human Egg Maturation (see details of BPA in wikipedia)
Breastfeeding Duration Appears Associated With Intelligence Later in Life
Stress Early in Life Leads to Adulthood Anxiety and Preference for 'Comfort Foods'
A Maternal Junk Food Diet Alters Development of Opioid Pathway in the Offspring
Heavy Cell Phone Use Linked to Oxidative Stress
Higher Cancer Incidences Found in Regions Near Refineries and Plants That Release Benzene
Good Eating and Sleep Habits Help Kids Succeed in School
Music Decreases Perceived Pain for Kids in Pediatric ER
Elevated Blood Pressure Increasing Among Children, Adolescents
In Children With Fever, Researchers Distinguish Bacterial from Viral Infections
Lunar Cycle Affects Cardiac Patients Undergoing Acute Aortic Dissection: Waning and Full Moon Cycles Impact Length of Stay, Mortality
Chew More to Retain More Energy
Spicing Up Food Can Make Up for Missing Fat
Intestinal Bacteria Linked to White Blood Cell Cancer
Women Who Give Birth to Multiple Babies After IVF Are at Higher Risk of Breast Cancer
Exposure to Stress Even Before Conception Causes Genetic Changes to Offspring
Curcumin May Protect Premature Infants' Lungs
IVF for Male Infertility Linked to Increased Risk of Intellectual Disability and Autism in Children
June 2013
Late Bedtimes and Less Sleep May Lead to Weight Gain in Healthy Adults
Exercise-Induced Improvements in Glycemic Control and Type 2 Diabetes
Exposure to High Pollution Levels During Pregnancy May Increase Risk of Having Child With Autism
Chemical in Antibacterial Soap Fed to Nursing Rats Harms Offspring, Study Finds
Getting Enough Sleep Could Help Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
Herbal Extract Boosts Fruit Fly Lifespan by Nearly 25 Percent
Food Contaminants Worsen Metabolic Problems in Obese Mice
Sugar Overload Can Damage Heart
Moderate-Intensity Walking Timed Just Right Might Help Protect Against Type 2 Diabetes
Gut Bacteria Play Key Role in Vaccination
Men With Prostate Cancer Should Eat Healthy Vegetable Fats, Study Suggests
Genetic Research Clarifies Link Between Hypertension and Vitamin D Deficiency
Low Diastolic Blood Pressure May Be Associated With Brain Atrophy
A 20-Minute Bout of Yoga Stimulates Brain Function Immediately After
Changing Gut Bacteria Through Diet Affects Brain Function
Nutrition During First 1,000 Days of Life Crucial for Childhood and Economic Development
May 2013
Soda and Illegal Drugs Cause Similar Damage to Teeth: Acids Erode Enamel
Dietary Advice on Added Sugar Is Damaging Our Health, Warns Heart Expert
How Immune System Peacefully Co-Exists With 'Good' Bacteria
Women's Reproductive Ability May Be Related to Immune System Status
Poverty Threatens Health of US Children
Children's 'Healthy' Foods Marketed at Children Are Higher in Fat, Sugar and Salt
5,000 Steps a Day to Avoid Paying Higher Health Insurance Costs? When Money Talks, People Walk
World First Clinical Trial Supports Use of Kava to Treat Anxiety
Possible Reason for Cholesterol-Drug Side Effects Such as Memory Loss
Early Infant Growth Rate Linked to Composition of Gut Microbiota
April 2013
Common Pregnancy Conditions Risk Future Diabetes
Drinking Cup of Beetroot Juice Daily May Help Lower Blood Pressure
Stress During Gestation Causes a Predisposition to the Development of Pathologies in Adulthood
Adult Generations of Today Are Less Healthy Than Their Counterparts of Previous Generations
High Glucose Levels Could Impair Ferroelectricity in Body's Connective Tissues
Following a Western Style Diet May Lead to Greater Risk of Premature Death
Commonly Used Cholesterol Calculation Underestimates the Heart Disease Danger for Many
March 2013
Commonly Used Cholesterol Calculation Underestimates the Heart Disease Danger for Many
New Way to Lose Weight? Changing Microbes in Guts of Mice Resulted in Rapid Weight Loss
Stressful Life Events May Increase Stillbirth Risk, Study Finds
Diverse Bacteria on Fresh Fruits, Vegetables Vary With Produce Type, Farming Practices
Prebiotics: Do Supplements in Baby Formula Help Prevent Allergies?
America: Time to Shake the Salt Habit?
Obesity May Be Linked to Microorganisms Living in the Gut
Fruit Flies Fed Organic Diets Are Healthier Than Flies Fed Nonorganic Diets, Study Finds
97 Percent of UK Doctors Have Given Placebos to Patients at Least Once
Financial Benefits of Plant-Based, Mediterranean Diet
'Active' Mothers Prefer Planned Home Birth, Midwifery Care
Heart-Healthy Lifestyle Also Reduces Cancer Risk
High-Carb Intake in Infancy Has Lifelong Effects, Study Finds
Millions of People in Asia Potentially Exposed to Health Risks of Popular Herbal Medicines
Pregnant Women's Likelihood of Cesarean Delivery in Massachusetts Linked to Choice of Hospitals
Dwelling on Stressful Events Can Increase Inflammation in the Body, Study Finds
Bitter Melon Juice Prevents Pancreatic Cancer in Mouse Models
Indian Origins of Pumpkins and Cucumbers Confirmed
Job Burnout Can Severely Compromise Heart Health
High-Dose Oral Vitamins, Minerals Do Not Reduce Recurrent Cardiac Events in Heart Attack Patients
Prenatal Exposure to Pesticide DDT Linked to Adult High Blood Pressure
Diabetic Medication May Protect Patients from Developing Heart Failure
Weight Loss May Prevent, Treat Osteoarthritis in Obese Patients
Coffee and Tea During Pregnancy Affect Fetal Growth
Niacin Therapy Shows No Benefits, Has Some Harmful Effects
Better Living Through Mindfulness
Industrial Chemicals Found in Food Samples
Prenatal Exposure to Pesticide DDT Linked to Adult High Blood Pressure
February 2013
Pregnant Mother's Blood Pressure May Affect Future Health of Children
Doing Good Is Good for You: Volunteer Adolescents Enjoy Healthier Hearts
Blood Vessels 'Sniff' Gut Microbes to Regulate Blood Pressure
Too Much Vitamin D During Pregnancy Can Cause Food Allergies, Research Suggests
Good Bacteria May Expunge Vancomycin-Resistant Bacteria from Your Gut
Quantity of Sugar in Food Supply Linked to Diabetes Rates, Researcher Says
Sitting Less and Moving About More Could Be More Important Than Vigorous Exercise to Reduce Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
IV Fluids Used by NHS Responsible for Unnecessary Deaths, Review Finds
After the Human Genome Project: The Human Microbiome Project
Eating Junk Food While Pregnant May Make Your Child a Junk Food Addict
Most Babies Slow to Grow Catch Up by Early Teens
Babies Born by C-Section at Risk of Developing Allergies
Copper Can Protect Against Alzheimer's Disease
Gut Bacteria Linked to Cholesterol Metabolism
Office Workers Beware: Sitting Time Associated With Increased Risk of Chronic Diseases
Personality Plus: Researchers Find Link to Energy Rates
Common Chemicals Linked to Osteoarthritis
Infant Gut Microbiota Influenced by Cesarean Section and Breastfeeding Practices; May Impact Long-Term Health
Birth Day candle blow ban in Austrian children
Reducing Sodium in U.S. May Save Hundreds of Thousands of Lives Over 10 Years
Teaching Teens That People Can Change Reduces Aggression in School
Differential Parenting Found to Negatively Affect Whole Family, Even the Favored Child
Child Development: The Right Kind of Early Praise Predicts Positive Attitudes Toward Effort
Risk of Cardiovascular Death Doubled in Women With High Calcium Intake: High Risk Only in Those Taking Supplements as Well
Permanent Stress Can Cause Type 2 Diabetes in Men, Study Suggests
Playtime: Affectionate, Less Controlling Mothers Have Strongest Relationships With Their Children
Type II Diabetes and Alzheimer's Connection
It Actually Is Better (and Healthier) to Give Than to Receive, Study Finds
Twenty Hours of TV a Week Linked to Almost Half Sperm Count of Those Who Watch Little TV
Vitamin C Supplements Linked to Kidney Stones, Swedish Study Finds
Exposure to Pesticides in Food, Air and Water Increases Risk of Type 2 Diabetes, Study Finds
Sunlight May Help Ward Off Rheumatoid Arthritis in Women
Overall Eating Patterns Are Most Important for Healthful Eating
Can Breakfast Make Kids Smarter?
Study Raises Questions About Dietary Fats and Heart Disease Guidance
Green Tea and Red Wine Extracts Interrupt Alzheimer's Disease Pathway in Cells
January 2013
The Right Massage Can Relax the Body and Improve Health
TV Viewing and Sedentary Lifestyle in Teens Linked to Disease Risk in Adulthood
Vegetarianism Can Reduce Risk of Heart Disease by Up to a Third
Working Alone Won't Get You Good Grades
Poor Sleep in Old Age Prevents the Brain from Storing Memories
Do Common Painkillers Cause Kidney Failure in Children?
Children's Complex Thinking Skills Begin Before Going to School
Eczema in Infants Linked to Gut Bacteria
Nations That Consume a Lot of Milk Also Win a Lot of Nobel Prizes
Liver Controls Wasting in Cancer
Gene Flow from India to Australia About 4,000 Years Ago
Born to Lead? Leadership Can Be an Inherited Trait, Study Finds
Light Exposure During Pregnancy Key to Normal Eye Development
Mindfulness Meditation May Relieve Chronic Inflammation
Tree and Human Health May Be Linked
As Colorectal Cancer Gets More Aggressive, Treatment With Grape Seed Extract Is Even More Effective, Study Shows
Weight Loss Helps to Oust Worms
GI Tract Bacteria May Protect Against Autoimmune Disease
Understanding Personality for Decision-Making, Longevity, and Mental Health
Good Bacteria in the Intestine Prevent Diabetes, Study Suggests
When Mom Is CEO at Home, Workplace Ambitions Take a Back Seat
Surprising Connections Between Our Well-Being and Giving, Getting, and Gratitude
Modern Parenting May Hinder Brain Development, Research Suggests
Psychological Common Ground Could Ease Tensions Among Those With Different Religious Beliefs
Basic Math Skills Linked to PSAT Math Success
Out of Sight, out of Mind? How the Brain Codes Its Surroundings Beyond the Field of View
Hold the Diet Soda? Sweetened Drinks Linked to Depression, Coffee Tied to Lower Risk
Teens Susceptible to Hepatitis B Infection Despite Vaccination as Infants
Fussy Babies Spend More Time in Front of the TV
Testing Einstein's E=mc2 in Outer Space
Breast Milk Contains More Than 700 Species of Bacteria
Top Four Reasons Why Diets Fail
Cholesterol Medicine Affects Energy Production in Muscles
Smile: Gingivitis Bacteria Manipulate Your Immune System So They Can Thrive in Your Gums
Language Learning Begins in Utero, Study Finds; Newborn Memories of Oohs and Ahs Heard in the Womb
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