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Red Yeast Rice Lowers Cholesterol
June 30, 2009
American researchers have found red yeast rice to be effective in treating hyperlipidemia – the elevation of potentially damaging lipids in the blood – but who cannot tolerate statin treatment.

Mass Vaccinations Being Prepared
For WHO And UN Sponsored Genocide

June 30, 2009
Governments around the world are psychologically conditioning the public worldwide to accept the inevitability of enforced mass vaccination programs for what is now known as a confirmed flu bioweapon.

Can Insulin Cause Cancer?
June 30, 2009
A professor in the department of endocrinology, diabetes and rheumatology at Diabetesambulanz MNR-Klinik in Dusseldorf, Germany suggested that cancer may be a long-term side effect of taking current insulin formulations.

Aerobic Activity May Keep The Brain Young
June 30, 2009
New research from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine finds that aerobic activity may keep the brain young.

Acupuncture And Exercise Brings
Relief And Reduces Risks of PCOS

June 30, 2009
Exercise and electro-acupuncture treatments can reduce sympathetic nerve activity in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), according to a new study.

Elite Cyclists 'Risk Infertility'
June 30, 2009
Professional cyclists should consider freezing their sperm before embarking on their careers, say researchers.

Inoculations Are The True
Weapons Of Mass Destruction

June 29, 2009
The basic truth that served as the foundation for the mountain of lies known as vaccinations was the observation that mammals who recover from infection with microorganisms acquire natural immunity from further infections. As many of us know today, this only leads to suppression of cellular immunity which occurs when vaccines are injected.

Busting The Post-Workout Fat Burn Myth
June 29, 2009
After an intense hour of sweating on the treadmill or pumping iron, most of us look forward to the extra post-exercise "afterburn" of fat cells that has been promised to us by fitness pundits. Unfortunately, a recent study found this to be a myth for moderate exercisers.

Men Agree Who's Hot
And Who's Not. Women Don't.

June 29, 2009
There is much more consensus among men about whom they find attractive than there is among women, according to a new study by Wake Forest University psychologist Dustin Wood.

One In 25 Deaths Across
World Linked To Alcohol

June 26, 2009
One in 25 deaths across the world are linked to alcohol consumption, Canadian experts have suggested.

Why A Low Calorie Diet Extends Your Life
June 26, 2009
Experiment after experiment confirms that a diet on the brink of starvation expands lifespan in mice and many other species. Now, researchers at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies have identified a pivotal role for two enzymes that work together to determine the health benefits of diet restriction.

Cellulite: Resistance Is Futile
June 25, 2009
That dimpled, uneven skin that mars the backsides and thighs of women everywhere — is a scourge to bikini-wearers and a squelcher of lights-on romps in bed. No wonder the search for a cellulite solution has women shelling out millions. But do any of them work?

Study Shows How The
Brain Responds To Fatigue

June 25, 2009
New imaging research helps explain why sleep deprivation affects some people more than others.

Eli Lilly Continues To Destroy The Health Of Diabetics With M-Cresol And Preservatives
June 25, 2009
Ever since Eli Lilly won the race to mass produce human insulin in 1982, dangerous preservatives such as m-cresol have been used in their formulations. Today, despite well documented evidence of their health hazards, the concentrations of such preservatives are the highest in the history of insulin preparations.

Longer Life Linked To Specific
Foods In Mediterranean Diet

June 24, 2009
Some food groups in the Mediterranean diet are more important than others in promoting health and longer life according to new research published on the British Medical Journal website.

Rethinking AIDS Releases A
New Brochure On AIDS Testing

June 24, 2009
The brochure outlines how tests for HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) or AIDS have no scientific basis and are useless as a diagnostic tool determining who will get AIDS, and describes the dangers of coming up positive on the tests.

Filing Or Extracting Baby
Teeth Unnecessary For Children

June 24, 2009
Filling or extracting rotten baby teeth may be an unnecessary trial for children to endure, experts say.

Canada Plans To Vaccinate The Entire Population Against H1N1 Swine Flu
June 23, 2009
Under Canada's official pandemic plan, the entire population would ultimately be immunized against the H1N1 swine flu.

Talk To My Right Ear!
June 23, 2009
We humans prefer to be addressed in our right ear and are more likely to perform a task when we receive the request in our right ear rather than our left.

Is Agave Nectar More Hype Than Healthy?
June 23, 2009
The popularity of agave syrup, also called agave nectar, is on a meteoric rise -- thanks in large part to clever marketing which positions the product as a healthy alternative to sugar and artificial sweeteners. Now, more experts are speaking out on the debatable health benefits of agave.

Biologists To Reveal Aging’s
Origins To An International Audience

June 23, 2009
Four of the biologists who described the underlying causes of aging will soon share their findings with an international audience during a symposium at the upcoming World Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics.

Your Floor May Contain
Measurable Levels of Pesticides

June 23, 2009
Insecticides used in and around homes, including products voluntarily removed from the market years ago, were measured on the floors of U.S. residences, according to the first study large enough to generate national data on pesticide residues in homes. 

Little Ice Age: "Coming Soon" Says Expert
June 22, 2009
Too many scientists are either ignoring, or don’t understand, the well-established fact that Earth’s climate has changed rapidly in the past and could change rapidly in the future—in either direction.

Why Men Should Do Yoga
June 22, 2009
Yoga has become the new cross-training for men looking to increase their flexibility and improve their muscle conditioning so the next time they hit the field or the rink, their bodies will bend into nearly impossible positions -- willingly.

Prevent Bone Loss With
Antioxidants And Exercise

June 22, 2009
A combination of antioxidant supplements and resistance training may protect against bone loss in postmenopausal women, suggests a new study from Canada.

Is Vinegar A Natural Fat Fighter?
June 19, 2009
Ordinary vinegar – acetic acid – may prevent the build up of fat, and therefore weight gain, according to results of a study with mice from Japan.

Does Reincarnation Influence Your Health?
June 19, 2009
The psychophysical model of reincarnation may hold the most vital information about our being. This includes an individual's biometrics, cognitive profiles, emotional predisposition, interpersonal style and creative focus. All of these play a role in the physical and emotional health of each individual.

Green Tea Prevents Prostate Cancer
June 19, 2009
According to results of a study published in Cancer Prevention Research, men with prostate cancer who consumed the active compounds in green tea demonstrated a significant reduction in serum markers predictive of prostate cancer progression.

What Effects Do Alpha-Lipoic
Acid Have On Your Health?

June 19, 2009
Alpha-lipoic acid is vital to cellular energy production, and helps to neutralize the damage caused by free radicals. While the body can naturally manufacture enough lipoic acid for metabolic functions, supplementing can allow more optimal levels to circulate in a free state.

The Verdict Is In:
Alcohol Is Not Good For You

June 18, 2009
Study after study suggests that alcohol in moderation may promote heart health and even ward off diabetes and dementia. The evidence is so plentiful that some experts consider moderate drinking — about one drink a day for women, about two for men — a central component of a healthy lifestyle. But is it really true?

Is Big Pharma Trying To Make Road Rage
A Fictitious Disorder To Push More Drugs?

June 18, 2009
While no statistics are kept specifically on road rage, some estimates claim that aggressive driving causes about a third of all crashes and about two-thirds of automobile fatalities. And studies show it's not just total jerks who become enraged. So what does intermittent explosive disorder have to do with road rage?

Avoid Bottled Water: Preventing
Disease for You and the Environment

June 18, 2009
Every sip of water you take can help prevent disease for you and the environment. Drinking sufficient water daily can prove beneficial for many reasons.

Current Geoengineering Strategies
Could Create Disasters And Global Famine

June 17, 2009
Debate surrounding the possibility of geoengineering the earth’s climate by lining the atmosphere with aerosol particles has moved from idle speculation to serious consideration, and was a core topic of discussion at a recent National Academy of Sciences workshop.

Your Personality May Define
Your Ability to Withstand Stress

June 17, 2009
Our ability to withstand stress-related, inflammatory diseases may be associated, not just with our race and sex, but with our personality as well, according to a study published in the July issue of the journal Brain, Behavior and Immunity.

If You Want To Optimize The Anti-Cancer Properties Of Carrots, Don't Cut Them
June 17, 2009
The anti-cancer properties of carrots are more potent if the vegetable is not cut up before cooking, research shows.

Reproductive Health Effects Even
From Low Doses Of Bisphenol-A

June 17, 2009
New research from North Carolina State University and the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) shows significant reproductive health effects in rats that have been exposed to bisphenol-A (BPA) at levels equivalent to or below the dose that has been thought not to produce any adverse effects.

Sleep And Dreams Powerfully Connected
To The Processing Of Human Emotions

June 16, 2009
Dreams may not be the secret window into the frustrated desires of the unconscious that Sigmund Freud first posited in 1899, but growing evidence suggests that dreams - and, more so, sleep - are powerfully connected to the processing of human emotions.

Tai Chi Benefits People With Arthritis
June 16, 2009
A new study by The George Institute for International Health has found Tai Chi to have positive health benefits for musculoskeletal pain. The results of the first comprehensive analysis of Tai Chi suggest that it produces positive effects for improving pain and disability among arthritis sufferers.

How Nanoparticles Damage Your Lungs
June 16, 2009
Researchers in China appear to have uncovered how nanoparticles which are used in medicine for diagnosis and delivering drugs may cause lung damage.

Vitamin D Linked With
Successful Weight Loss

June 15, 2009
Increased intakes of vitamin D may improve weight loss while following a calorie-restricted diet, according to new findings from the US.

ADHD Drugs Cause Sudden Death in Kids
June 15, 2009
Stimulant medications commonly prescribed to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are associated with an increased risk of sudden death, new research finds.

Grape Polyphenol Resveratrol
Demonstrates Significant Health Benefits

June 12, 2009
Resveratrol may aid in the prevention of age-related disorders, such as neurodegenerative diseases, inflammation, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.

First Swine Flu Vaccine
Unleashed By Novartis

June 12, 2009
On the heels of a very malicious effort by the WHO to declare a Phase 6 pandemic on the world for the swine flu, Swiss drug giant Novartis has coincidently completed a first batch of swine flu vaccine for pre-clinical trials and aims to make a version available from September, the company said.

Light Therapy May Improve
Your Sexual Functioning

June 12, 2009
Findings of a study suggest a potentially favorable effect of bright light therapy on primary sexual dysfunctions.

Exactly What Is "New Paradigm Thinking"?
June 11, 2009
By definition, the difference between "New Paradigm Thinking" and what could be referred to as "old paradigm thinking" is as dramatic as the difference between quantum physics and Newtonian physics.

Hormone Experts Concerned
About Chemicals and BPA in Plastics

June 11, 2009
Hormone experts said they are becoming worried by a chemical called bisphenol A, which some politicians say they want taken out of products and which consumers are increasingly shunning.

Vitamin K2 May Boost Bone
Health In Prepubescent Children

June 11, 2009
Supplements of vitamin K2 may improve bone health in prepubescent children, and potentially protect them from osteoporosis later in life, says a new study.

Dioxins In Our Food Linked
To Problems Breastfeeding

June 11, 2009
Exposure to dioxins during pregnancy harms the cells in rapidly-changing breast tissue, which may explain why some women have trouble breastfeeding or don't produce enough milk, according to a University of Rochester Medical Center study.

Exercise Improves Functional Ability
In People With Rheumatoid Arthritis

June 11, 2009
Undertaking a supervised exercise programme can have beneficial effects on functional status and physical function, reduce the need for daily corticosteroid and anti-inflammatory intake and improve levels of depression and anxiety in people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

Federal U.S. Laws Will Make Dangerous Vaccinations Mandatory For All Americans
June 10, 2009
At least three US federal laws should concern all Americans and suggest what may be coming - mandatory vaccinations for hyped, non-existant threats, like H1N1 (Swine Flu).

Watching TV Before Bed
Causes Chronic Health Problems

June 10, 2009
Watching TV before you go to bed gives you a bad night's sleep and can lead to chronic health problems, scientists have claimed.

Plant-Based Diet Is Key To Weight Loss
June 10, 2009
A diet low in carbohydrates and high in plant-based proteins could improve blood cholesterol levels while promoting weight loss, according to a new study.

Stable Marriage Is Linked
With Better Sleep In Women

June 10, 2009
Being stably married or gaining a partner is associated with better sleep in women than being unmarried or losing a partner, according to a research abstract presented at SLEEP 2009, the 23rd Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies.

Sleeping Really Can Solve Problems
June 9, 2009
Sleeping on a problem really can help solve it, claim scientists who discovered a nap can improve your powers of creativity.

Falls Among Elderly Often
Caused by Inner-Ear Imbalance

June 9, 2009
A simple fall is one of the most dangerous traumas the elderly face: one-quarter of older Americans who suffer a hip fracture after a fall die within six months of the injury. But what exactly causes so many people to fall, and thus how best to prevent such spills, has long evaded the medical establishment.

Napping Greatly Influences
Children's Daytime Functioning

June 9, 2009
Napping may have a significant influence on young children's daytime functioning, according to a research abstract that will be presented on June 8 at Sleep 2009, the 23rd Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies.

Soot Particles In The Air
Linked To Heart Disease

June 8, 2009
A new appraisal of existing studies documenting the links between tiny soot particles and premature death from cardiovascular ailments shows that mortality rates among people exposed to the particles are twice as high as previously thought.

Natural Bleach A Key To Healing
June 8, 2009
A natural bleach produced by the body appears to play a key role in marshalling the immune system to fight off infection and heal wounds.

Sleep Extension Improves
Athletic Performance And Mood

June 8, 2009
Athletes who extended their nightly sleep and reduced accumulated sleep debt reported improvements in various drills conducted after every regular practice.

The Lifestyle Formula To
Prevent Cancer Is No Mystery

June 5, 2009
Although some believe that certain people are destined to get cancer and nothing can be done to change their fate, that's just not the case, experts say.

Scientists Admit They Fake Data And
Avoid Reporting Commerical Conflicts

June 5, 2009
Faking scientific data and failing to report commercial conflicts of interest are far more prevalent than previously thought, a study suggests.

Weekly Curry Prevents Dementia
June 5, 2009
Eating a curry once or twice a week could help prevent the onset of Alzheimer's disease and dementia, a US researcher suggests.

Your Mood Changes Your Perception
June 4, 2009
A University of Toronto study provides the first direct evidence that our mood literally changes the way our visual system filters our perceptual experience suggesting that seeing the world through rose-coloured glasses is more biological reality than metaphor.

Friendship Increases Well-Being And Reduces Anxiety And Stress in Women
June 4, 2009
A University of Michigan study has identified a likely reason: feeling emotionally close to a friend increases levels of the hormone progesterone, helping to boost well-being and reduce anxiety and stress.

Increase Semen Quality
By Increasing Antioxidants

June 4, 2009
Low antioxidant intake is associated with low reproductive capacity in semen. This is the finding of a new study carried out in two infertility centres in Alicante and Murcia, and which has been published online in the journal Fertility and Sterility.

Reduce Your Back Pain:
Exercise More, Not Less

June 4, 2009
People with lower back pain are better off exercising more, not less.

Omega-3 Improves Blood
Pressure During Weight Loss

June 3, 2009
Consumption of fatty fish like salmon, or fish oil supplements, may reduce blood pressure during an energy-restricted diet, suggests a pan-European study.

Background TV Harms Children's Speech
June 3, 2009
Parents who leave the TV on for hours - even when no one is watching - can harm their children's speech development, say researchers.

Access To Media By Children Increases Risk For Influence On Numerous Health Issues
June 3, 2009
With children having easier access to media and a wider variety of content, the possible negative influence on health issues such as sex, drugs, obesity and eating disorders is increased, and warrants monitoring usage and limiting access if necessary.

What is a Solar Oven?
June 3, 2009
Cooking with a solar oven is probably the greenest method of preparing your food. It is also one of the most easily accessible forms of solar power.

Vitamin D May Prevent Knee Osteoarthritis
June 2, 2009
Low levels of vitamin D are associated with the loss of cartilage in the knee joint of older individuals, researchers in Australia report.

Omega fatty Acid Ratio Can
Alter Immunity And Gene Expression

June 2, 2009
For the past century, changes in the Western diet have altered the consumption of omega-6 fatty acids compared with omega-3 fatty acids which have brought about an increased risk of inflammation (associated with autoimmunity and allergy).

Seniors Stay Healthier
When They Live With Spouse

June 1, 2009
Elderly, community-dwelling men and women appear more likely to obtain preventive health care when they live with their spouse, as opposed to living alone or with an adult child, researchers report in the American Journal of Public Health.

How To Measure Your
Happiness Thermostat

June 1, 2009
We generally assume that people get what they deserve, so if you're not happy, it's probably your own fault. Those assumptions are totally wrong, of course, and contribute to much unnecessary misery. Plus, the question "How happy are you?" demands that we think about happiness experiences, and that probably skews the answer.

The Global Diabetes Explosion
June 1, 2009
New research suggests diabetes is becoming a global problem, with more than 60% of all cases likely to occur in Asia.

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