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		All Blue-Eyed Humans Have A Common Ancestor New research shows that people with blue eyes have a single, common ancestor. A team at the University of Copenhagen have tracked down a genetic mutation which took place 6-10,000 years ago and is the cause of the eye colour of all blue-eyed humans alive on the planet today. An Herbal Recipe for Breast Cancer and Lymphomas Everyone needs to cleanse their lymph system of all the wastes that have built up over a lifetime. Cleansing the lymph helps the body to cleanse every organ and system you have. The waste from each cell must be removed or the body will die in its own waste. Never Drink Hot Water From the Tap The claim has the ring of a myth. But environmental scientists say it is real. Folic Acid May Help Prevent Premature Birth Long known to help prevent birth defects, folic acid may also help prevent premature births, new research suggests. Does Free Will Keep Us Honest? In an age where cheating scandals plague elite universities and major corporations are brought down by unethical actions, the debate about the origins and nature of our decisions play into a larger debate about genetic determinism and free will. Coffee May Make Diabetes Worse Daily consumption of caffeine in coffee, tea or soft drinks increases blood sugar levels for people with type 2 diabetes, research suggests. Drug Companies Deceive Public on The Benefits and Risks of Osteoporosis Drugs Drug companies exaggerate the benefits and downplay the risks of prescribing bone-strengthening drugs for women whose bones are weakened but who do not have osteoporosis, a new report claims. Why The Sun Is Superior To Vitamin D Supplements Low blood levels of vitamin D have long been associated with disease, and the assumption has been that vitamin D supplements may protect against disease. However, this new research demonstrates that ingested vitamin D is immunosuppressive and that low blood levels of vitamin D may be actually a result of the disease process. Supplementation may make the disease worse. We Are Most Vulnerable To Depression In Our 40's Life may begin at 40, but research suggests that 44 is the age at which we are most vulnerable to depression. Growing Older Hurts Decision Making For the especially unscrupulous con artist, the elderly are a tempting target. Now researchers have confirmed in the lab what frauds already knew instinctively: as they grow older, even people who seem perfectly on top of things may have trouble making good decisions. Sedentary Lifestyle Accelerates Aging People who are physically active in their free time may be biologically younger than couch potatoes, a new British study suggests. Study Links Snoring to Chronic Bronchitis A large South Korean study found frequent snoring was associated with the development of chronic bronchitis, but the researchers themselves said they aren't sure why. Could Your Finger Length Predict Your Musical And Athletic Ability? Recently, scientists in North America and Europe have looked to the relative lengths of index and ring fingers for clues about a variety of characteristics, including musical ability, athletic prowess and, in a study just released, osteoarthritis risk. Climate Change A Huge Threat To Human Health Climate change will have a huge impact on human health and bold environmental policy decisions are needed now to protect the world�s population, according to the author of an article published in the BMJ. Mobile Phones Cause Insomnia and Headaches Using a mobile phone before going to bed could stop you getting a decent night's sleep, research suggests. A Good Fight Keeps Your Marriage Healthy A good fight with your spouse may be good for your health, research suggests. Moderate Happiness May Be Best Could the pursuit of happiness go too far? Most self-help books on the subject offer tips on how to maximize one�s bliss, but a new study suggests that moderate happiness may be preferable to full-fledged elation. More Research Still Needed How Cell Phone Affect Our Health And Our Children's Researchers should study more children and pregnant women in trying to figure out if cell phones or other wireless devices could damage health, the U.S. National Research Council advised. Work Stress 'Changes Your Body' A stressful job has a direct biological impact on the body, raising the risk of heart disease, research has indicated. Daily Exercise Dramatically Lowers Men's Death Rates Increased exercise capacity reduces the risk of death in African-American and Caucasian men, researchers reported in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association. Lack of Vitamin E Linked to Physical Decline If you don't get enough vitamin E in your diet, you may have a greater risk of declining physical function as you age, according to the findings of a new study. Medicinal Plants And Miracle Cures May Soon Disappear Hundreds of medicinal plants are at risk of extinction, threatening the discovery of future cures for disease, according to experts. Is The Environment To Blame For Our Obsession To Eat? Several recent studies, papers and a popular weight-loss book argue that eating is an automatic behavior triggered by environmental cues that most people are unaware of -- or simply can't ignore. Mainstream Media Continues to Mislead the Public on the Truths About Tap Water Tap water has received a lot of press lately, especially by the mainstream media who has touted that water from your tap is a great alternative to bottled water. They claim it should be your first choice since the government promises pure, clean and healthy water to consumers. Research about tap water proves otherwise. Ingredient Popularity More Important Than Claim Whether a consumer has heard of an ingredient or not is more important than the type of health claim being made, according to new research. Once Again, Caffeine Linked to Miscarriage Caffeine consumption by pregnant women can increase the risk of miscarriage, a new study reports. Olive Oil And The Mediterranean Diet Combats Diseases Such As Cancer According to several studies performed in Italy, Spain and Greece (the main olive-oil-producing countries), the incidence of diseases is lower in these countries than in Northern Europe. Protein Keeps Hunger At Bay Diets high in protein may be the best way to keep hunger in check, U.S. researchers said in a study that offers insight into how diets work. People Are Creative When Managing Loneliness New research at the University of Chicago finds evidence for a clever way that people manage to alleviate the pain of loneliness: They create people in their surroundings to keep them company. Tiniest Air Pollution Particles Hurt Heart Most The tiniest bits of air pollution from your vehicle's exhaust may be the most dangerous to your heart's health, suggests a new U.S. study. Drug Studies Mislead Doctors And Consumers About Their True Effectiveness The makers of antidepressants like Prozac and Paxil never published the results of about a third of the drug trials that they conducted to win government approval, misleading doctors and consumers about the drugs� true effectiveness, a new analysis has found. Lose Weight With Pedometers Walking can help people lose weight, especially if they use a pedometer to make sure they are going far enough, U.S. researchers reported. Do We Crave Violence Like We Do Sex? Researchers say, humans seem to crave violence just like they do sex, food or drugs. How Do Wireless Communication Devices Affect Our Health? The rapid increase in the use of wireless communication devices in recent years has been accompanied by a significant amount of research into potential health effects from high exposure to radiofrequency (RF) energy emitted by these devices. Poor Nutrition Causes 1/3 of Child Deaths Globally A third of child deaths globally are caused by poor nutrition, experts warn. Type 2 Diabetes Explosion Predicted Health loss caused by type 2 diabetes will more than double in Australia by 2023, as health loss from most other major causes falls, according to new research by The University of Queensland's (UQ) School of Population Health. Chemical Additives Are Slowly Killing Children The effects of chemical additives are cumulative; a gradual build-up in the body produces roller-coaster days, some good, some bad. Some children are more sensitive to food chemicals and display immediate effects soon after ingestion of additives, colours in particular. Vitamin D Supplements Reduce Risk of Falls In Elderly Vitamin D2 supplements may help reduce the risk of falls among high-risk elderly women, Australian researchers report. Pomegranates May Prevent Prostate Cancer A type of antioxidant found in pomegranates may account for the fruit's benefit to prostate health, according to a new study conducted by researchers at the University of California at Los Angeles and published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. Why Stress Is So Deadly If you're worried about your health, stop. You're only making it worse. Stress takes its toll on your body, and new research reveals it is even more dangerous than thought. Popular Osteoporosis Drugs Can Lead To Disfigurement And Incapacitating Pain A University of British Columbia and Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute study has found that a popular class of osteoporosis drugs nearly triples the risk of developing bone necrosis, a condition that can lead to disfigurement and incapacitating pain. Mediterranean Diet Reduces Asthma and Allergies In Children Children of women who eat a Mediterranean diet rich in fruits and vegetables while pregnant are far less likely to develop asthma or allergies later in life, Greek researchers showed. Definite Link Between Depression And Obesity Obesity and depression often go hand-in-hand in middle-aged women, a new U.S. study found. The Hidden Truth: Are We Really Immunizing Our Children? The term "immunization", often substituted for vaccination, is false and should be legally challenged. Vaccines often do the opposite of immunize, commonly even preventing immunity from developing after natural exposure. A Nutritional Coach Inspires Healthy Eating Having a nutrition coach actively coach families on how to make healthy changes in their diet appears to help parents and their children improve their nutritional intake, researchers found. Testosterone May Improve Mental Function Memory is the most fragile mental function. With age, new learning is slower, new information is processed less carefully, and details often slip. These changes give rise to the "senior moment" in healthy elders and to cognitive impairment and dementia in others. Might falling hormone levels account for some of the problem? Decreasing Stomach Cancer Risk The new summary is out. Food, Nutrition, Physical Activity and the Prevention of Cancer: A Glob Perspective was just released from the World Cancer Fund and the American Institute for Cancer Research. Detoxing Your Body Is A Good Idea Unfortunately, the body has become a dumping ground for many toxic chemicals. We as a society are eating a diet full of acrylamide, sodium nitrate, phytic acid, and hydrogenated oils. Some of our bodies have chemicals that should never have been in there, such as rocket fuel, mercury, lead - among the many others. The answer...detox! 5 Problems With Feet You Shouldn't Ignore Many men don't bother to see a doctor when they have foot troubles, but there are five foot problems they should never ignore, says the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. Culture Influences Brain Function People from different cultures use their brains differently to solve the same visual perceptual tasks, MIT researchers and colleagues report in the first brain imaging study of its kind. Understanding The Role Of Stress In Just About Everything Stress, to put it bluntly, is bad for you. It can kill you, in fact. A study now reveals that stress causes deterioration in everything from your gums to your heart and can make you more susceptible to everything from the common cold to cancer. Thanks to new research crossing the disciplines of psychology, medicine, neuroscience, and genetics, the mechanisms underlying the connection are rapidly becoming understood. Should You Eat Cloned Meat and Milk That Will Soon Appear At Your Grocery Store? Milk and meat from cloned cows could hit grocery shelves in a few years but would the products be safe? Scientists and consumer advocates disagree on the answer. Vitamin C May Play Role in Stroke Prevention Having higher levels of vitamin C in your blood may reduce your risk of stroke, new research suggests. Marathon Runners: Beware Of Drinking Too Much Water Many runners know it's important to drink plenty of water during a marathon to keep their bodies hydrated. However, drinking too much water during the course of a 26-mile race can actually kill them. Teen Girls Who Eat With Family Less Likely To Have Eating Disorders Adolescent girls who frequently eat meals with their families appear less likely to use diet pills, laxatives or other extreme measures to control their weight five years later, according to a report in the January issue of Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine. Cholesterol May Actually Pose Benefits, Study Shows If you�re worried about high cholesterol levels and keeping heart-healthy as you get older, push aside cholesterol-lowering medications. A new study says cholesterol might actually provide a benefit. Physical Education And Active Play Help Teens Maintain Normal Weight As Adults Adolescents who participate in physical education at school are more likely to maintain a normal weight as young adults, according to a study by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Study Refuting Mercury-Autism Link Biased In Favour of Vaccine Manufacturers While the mainstream press is widely reporting a new study "disproving" any link between autism and mercury-containing thimerosal in vaccines, no one has bothered to point out that the study was published in a medical journal stacked full of ads from the very same drug companies that manufacture and market vaccines. Lack of Vitamin D and Sun Exposure Linked To Increase Heart Disease Having too little vitamin D has been linked to an increased risk of heart disease, a US study has found. Teens Find That The Benefits of Not Having Sex Decline With Age The percentage of teens who report solely positive benefits from not having sex declines precipitously with age, according to a new study by scientists at the University of California, San Francisco. Keys to Lower Stress For Working Moms New research suggests having a helpful husband can lower stress levels for working mothers. Keeping the faith can be beneficial, too. Fatherhood Linked To Prostate Cancer Risk A new study from Danish researchers has found that childless men have a lower risk of developing prostate cancer than fathers, and that, paradoxically, the more children a father has, the lower the risk of the disease. The Primary Objective Of Drug Companies Is Profit, Not Research And Development Have you ever wondered how and why a signficant number of naive pharmaceutical employees and representatives speak so highly about the companies they work for? They almost seem to be under some hypnotic illusion that research and development is their primary objective. It's more an internal system of brainwashing within the culture of Big Pharma. The reality is that the pharmaceutical industry spends almost twice as much on the marketing and promotion of drugs than on research and development, according to a new analysis in this week's PLoS Medicine. Healthy Living Can Add 14 Years To Your Life Taking exercise, drinking moderately, eating sufficient fruit and vegetables and not smoking can add as much as 14 years to your life, a study has found. If You Want To Prevent Your Death, Don't Live In The U.S. The United States places last among 19 countries when it comes to deaths that could have been prevented by access to timely and effective health care, according to new research supported by The Commonwealth Fund and published in the January/February issue of Health Affairs. More Sun Exposure A Good Idea To Prevent Disease A new study by scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory and colleagues in Norway suggests that the benefits of moderately increased exposure to sunlight - namely the production of vitamin D, which protects against the lethal effects of many forms of cancer and other diseases - may outweigh the risk of developing skin cancer in populations deficient in vitamin D. Naps Help Your Memory A ninety minute daytime nap helps speed up the process of long term memory consolidation, a recent study conducted by Prof. Avi Karni and Dr. Maria Korman of the Center for Brain and Behavior Research at the University of Haifa found. Why Some Women Wear Too Much Perfume Can�t smell the roses? Maybe you�re depressed. Smell too much like a rose yourself? Maybe you�ve got the same problem. Scientists from Tel Aviv University recently linked depression to a biological mechanism that affects the olfactory glands. It might explain why some women, without realizing it, wear too much perfume. Circumcision Does Not Reduce Sexual Satisfaction Circumcision does not reduce sexual satisfaction and so there should be no reservations about using this method as a way to combat HIV, a study says. Most TV Prescription Drug Ads Minimize Risk Information Prescription drug ads on television first hit the airwaves just over a decade ago, but a new University of Georgia study finds that most of them still do not present a fair balance of information, especially when it comes to the risk of side effects. Acupuncture Reduces Back Pain Better than Drugs, Exercise Acupuncture provided relief and lasting benefit to nearly twice as many lower-back-pain patients as conventional pharmaceutical and exercise therapy, according to a study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine. Healing Value Of Magnets Demonstrated In Study A recent study demonstrates that the use of an acute, localized static magnetic field of moderate strength can result in significant reduction of swelling when applied immediately after an inflammatory injury. Exercise Improves Arthritis Symptoms A new study published in the January issue of Arthritis Care & Research evaluated the effects of the Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program. Strength Training Of Neck Muscles Relieves Chronic Pain A new study on women with neck pain published in the January issue of Arthritis Care & Research found that specific strength training exercises led to significant prolonged relief of neck muscle pain, while general fitness training resulted in only a small amount of pain reduction. Men Realizing The Benefits of Natural Health and Nutrition Men typically lack in-depth knowledge on nutritional issues and are often the ones defending unhealthful diets based on processed meats, homogenized dairy and refined grains. But here's why this trend is changing... Scientific American Reports On Dangers Of Fluoride Some recent studies suggest that over-consumption of fluoride can raise the risks of disorders affecting teeth, bones, the brain and the thyroid gland, reports Scientific American editors. Nonfat Milk Linked To Prostate Cancer The amount of calcium and vitamin D in the diet appears to have little or no impact on the risk of prostate cancer, but the consumption of low-fat or nonfat milk may increase the risk of the malignancy, according to the results of two studies published in the American Journal of Epidemiology. Exercise Reduces Menopausal Anxiety, Stress and Depression With more menopausal women seeking natural therapies to ease symptoms, a new study has found that simply adding a brisk walking routine can reduce a variety of psychological symptoms such as anxiety, stress and depression. Diabetes Group Finally Backs Low-Carb Diets For the first time, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) has come out in support of low-carbohydrate diets for people with diabetes who want to manage their weight. Bad Dreams Associated With Difficult Temperaments In Children Bad dreams in pre-schoolers are less prevalent than thought. However, when they do exist, nightmares are trait-like in nature and associated with personality characteristics measured as early as five months according to new research. Laughter Is Not Exclusive To Humans The basis for laughter may have originated in an ancient primate ancestral to both humans and modern apes, a study suggests. Wife's Workday Tension Eased By Loving Spouse Coming home to a loving spouse and a good marriage helps working women shake off the stress of the day, new research confirms. Children's Sleep Duration Influences Their Weight, Behavior The duration of a child�s sleep can vary, depending on the time of day, week and year. Further, children who don�t get enough nightly sleep are more likely to be overweight and have behavioral problems, according to a study published in the January 1 issue of the journal SLEEP. The UK and the US Most Attached To Fast Food The UK is the country most attached to fast food, closely followed by the United States, a survey has suggested. Anti-Alzheimer's Mechanism In Omega-3 Fatty Acids Found Now, UCLA scientists have confirmed that fish oil is indeed a deterrent against Alzheimer's, and they have identified the reasons why. Men Are Better At Dieting Than Women These days, there are as many men as women trying to unpack those extra pounds. Research shows that - just as many wives, girlfriends, sisters and others suspected - it's actually easier for men to lose weight than women. It's how they diet that makes a difference. Sleep Disruptions May Increase Diabetes Risk Researchers at the University of Chicago Medical Center report that disrupting sleep damages the body's ability to regulate blood sugar levels, potentially raising the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Prevent Cancer By Controlling Acidity An article released by a group of top scientists from around the world presents "convincing" evidence that excess body fat along with alcohol and red and processed meat consumption lead to an increased risk for many types of cancer, including those affecting the breast, bowel and pancreas. Health Progress In France Ending The Era Of Coffee and Cigarettes France is extending its ban on smoking to include bars, discotheques, restaurants, hotels, casinos, as well as its fabled cafes. Enjoying a cigarette while you sip on your cafe au lait will become a thing of the past. Omega-3 In Most Fish Oil Capsules Just As Good As Fish Fish oil capsules and fatty fish do an equally good job of enriching the blood and other body tissues with healthy omega-3 fatty acids, new findings suggest.