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Indian Researcher Finds Human Urine Grows Better Fish Food

...en compounds that degrade rapidly to release amino acids and minerals, fertilizing the growth of algae, which the plankton then feed on. "We believe this quick release of nutrients induced the fast reproduction in the plankton," said Jana. "We have not yet encountered any diseases or abnormalities in ...

Breastfeeding and Omega-3 Fatty Acids Help New Moms Fight Depression

Breastfeeding and the good fats in Omega-3 fatty acids help new moms fight depression, according to a new...depression, including the long-chain Omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA, are anti-inflammatory. New mothers experience an increase in inflammation because of ...

Ontario Grants Fast-Track Compensation Rights for Work-Related Illnesses

...ained hundreds of chemicals, including pesticides, acids and aerosol paint cans. In the years following the fire, firefighters who were at the scene reported babies born with birth defects, elevated rates of cancer and Parkinson's disease. Studies have shown that full-time, urban firefighters are two to ...

Yoghurt To Treat Bowel Infections

...LGG works because LGG can survive stomach and bile acids to remain in sufficient numbers to reach the bowel. The study also revealed that LGG bacteria are both resistant and susceptible to a range of antibiotics. The authors point out that, although there were no adverse effects of LGG detected in th...

Diet for Autism

...free diet, in combination with the omega-3 fatty acids is being researched at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Susan Hyman, of the University of Rochester, is undertaking a study on the lines of Robin Hansen, in which she is evaluating the effect of both gluten and casein on autisti...

Researchers Identifies Molecules That is Effective in Fighting Against Breast Cancer

... receptor, while peptides smaller than eight amino acids did not. The Hamilton researchers used advanced computational methods to predict the structure and dynamics of active peptides, leading to discovery of smaller peptides with full biological activity. The results were used to identify smaller pepti...

Gene Variant Responsible for Acquiring Intellect and Memory in Humans Identified

...hanged for an adenine, causing 45 additional amino acids to be loaded into the protein that the gene expresses. Boffins say that the changes make humans' neuropsin II significantly different from the neuropsin made by other mammals. "It would be extremely exciting if the new form [of neuropsin] enhance...

Very Soon You can Eat to Your Hearts Content

...h are named according to their shapes. Trans-fatty acids are formed when vegetable oil is treated to make it less likely to go rancid and are found in many fried foods, baked goods and potato chips. Cis monounsaturated fat is naturally occurring and is particularly high in canola and olive oil. After ...

Higher Intake of Fish and Vitamin D Reduces the Risk of Age-related Macular Disease

... higher dietary intake of foods with omega-3 fatty acids and higher fish consumption have a reduced risk of...inerals and other nutrients, such as omega-3 fatty acids commonly found in tuna, salmon and other fish. A total of 1,115 participants did not have any symp...

New Approach to Treating Precancerous Esophagus Condition

...on associated with the continued reflux of stomach acids into the lower esophagus that can damage its lining over time. While this condition is relatively common, a small percentage of patients will go on to develop abnormal cell growth known as dysplasia, a condition that can lead to esophageal cancer. ...

MRE, An Accurate Tool for Non-invasive Diagnosis of Liver Diseases

...o found that steatosis, which is deposits of fatty acids and triglycerides in liver cells and a common condition in patients with liver disease, did not interfere with detection of fibrosis with MRE. The second study was conducted to see whether MRE can accurately measure portal hypertension, or high bl...

Repeat of Heart Attack can Be Prevented by Fish Oil Supplements

...commend cardiac patients one gram of omega-3 fatty acids every day to reduce the risk of having a repeat attack by up to 45 per cent. Omega 3 fatty acids are important throughout adult life for mental well being but in particular help heart patients and ...

New Wireless System Developed to Detect Esophageal Reflux

... see that it properly identifies simulated stomach acids in a test tube and that the transmitter can send the results through human tissue. The sensor is designed to detect stomach acid, gas and water so doctors can determine whether the presence of those substances coincides with feelings of heartburn, th...

Aerobic Exercise Helps Maintain Muscle in Elderly: Research

...r techniques enabled the scientists to track amino acids (the building blocks of muscle proteins) and determine muscle-protein synthesis and breakdown rates from the blood and muscle samples, while measuring blood flow at the same time. These revealed that the volunteers who exercised had both higher blood...

Flaxseed Helps in Reducing the Risk of Prostate Tumor Spread

...seed, an edible seed that is rich in omega 3-fatty acids and fiber-related compounds known as lignans, is effective in halting prostate tumor growth. The researches also think that the seed, which is similar to a sesame seed, may be able to interrupt the chain of events that leads cells to divide irregu...

Effects of 'starvation Hormone'-Newly Identified in Low-carb Diets

...l source. Ketone bodies are produced from fatty acids transferred from storage in fat tissue to the liver when carbohydrates are scarce. During prolonged fasts, ketone bodies can provide nearly half of baseline energy requirements and up to 70% of the energy required by the brain.Maratos-Fliers team exa...

A Novel Target for Type-2 Diabetes Atk2

...s gives the diabetic person a double whammy: fatty acids accumulate from food and from the liver. Consequently, more fat is deposited in tissues and obesity worsens. Until now there was no clear connection between insulin and the control of fat metabolism. This study shows that when insulin is present, a...

Researchers Find New Target to Treat Type 2 Diabetes

...gives the diabetic person a double whammy as fatty acids build up from food as well as from liver resulting in more fat deposition in tissues that increase obesity. As part of the study, researchers conducted experiments on mice to find a direct link between insulin and fat metabolism control. Research...

New Developments in Rheumatoid Arthritis

...s in contact with arginine, one of 20 common amino acids in proteins. When one of the enzymes is present, nitrogen is removed from the chemical structure of arginine and it converts into citrulline. Laboratories have developed a test to measure for anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide antibody, or anti-CCP....

A Milky Alternative to Alzheimer Drug

...t least some forms of Alzheimer's. Special fatty acids in Ketasyn present an alternate food source to ene... body lives off stored fat. Ketasyn contains fatty acids that the liver metabolizes into substances called ketones, similar to what's produced during a fast....

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