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BPA in pregnant women could affect girls' behavior - Health - CBC News - 0 views

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shared by Johnathan Fletcher on 24 Oct 11 - No Cached

Johnathan Fletcher on 24 Oct 11

"Exposure to BPA before birth could affect girls' behavior at age three, according to the latest study on potential health effects of the widespread chemical. Preschool-aged girls whose mothers had relatively high urine levels of bisphenol-A during pregnancy scored worse but still within a normal range on behavior measures including anxiety and hyperactivity than other young girls."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Exposure to BPA before birth could affect girls' behavior at age three, according to the latest study on potential health effects of the widespread chemical. Preschool-aged girls whose mothers had relatively high urine levels of bisphenol-A during pregnancy scored worse but still within a normal range on behavior measures including anxiety and hyperactivity than other young girls."</div>

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Health benefits of exercise may depend on cellular degradation - 0 views

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shared by Johnathan Fletcher on 23 Jan 12 - No Cached

Johnathan Fletcher on 23 Jan 12

"Dr. Levine, a Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) investigator at the medical center, decided to focus on one specific health effect of exercise -- the ability of exercise to prevent blood sugar abnormalities in the face of a high-fat diet. Her mouse study provides the first evidence that exercise stimulates autophagy."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Dr. Levine, a Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) investigator at the medical center, decided to focus on one specific health effect of exercise -- the ability of exercise to prevent blood sugar abnormalities in the face of a high-fat diet. Her mouse study provides the first evidence that exercise stimulates autophagy."</div>

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BPA levels jump after eating canned soup - Health - CBC News - 0 views

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shared by Johnathan Fletcher on 23 Nov 11 - No Cached

Johnathan Fletcher on 23 Nov 11

"Adults who ate canned soup daily showed a jump in levels of the plasticizer BPA in their urine, according to a small study. The study of 75 people in Tuesday's issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association is one of the first to quantify BPA levels in humans after eating canned foods compared with eating freshly prepared ingredients. Bisphenol A is an industrial chemical used to make polycarbonate plastic for water bottles and food containers as well as the protective lining in metal cans."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Adults who ate canned soup daily showed a jump in levels of the plasticizer BPA in their urine, according to a small study. The study of 75 people in Tuesday's issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association is one of the first to quantify BPA levels in humans after eating canned foods compared with eating freshly prepared ingredients. Bisphenol A is an industrial chemical used to make polycarbonate plastic for water bottles and food containers as well as the protective lining in metal cans."</div>

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Fitness Tips, Exercise, And Workout Plans: Men?s Health Com - Men's Health - 0 views

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BBC NEWS | Health | Contraception myths 'widespread' - 0 views

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A UK survey has revealed that myths about contraception may be widespread. One in five women said they had heard of kitchen items, including bread, cling film and even chicken skin, being used as alternative barrier methods. Others had heard food items such as kebabs, Coca-cola or crisps could be used as oral contraceptives.
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Johnathan Fletcher on 05 Sep 09

A UK survey has revealed that myths about contraception may be widespread. One in five women said they had heard of kitchen items, including bread, cling film and even chicken skin, being used as alternative barrier methods. Others had heard food items such as kebabs, Coca-cola or crisps could be used as oral contraceptives.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A UK survey has revealed that myths about contraception may be widespread. One in five women said they had heard of kitchen items, including bread, cling film and even chicken skin, being used as alternative barrier methods. Others had heard food items such as kebabs, Coca-cola or crisps could be used as oral contraceptives.</div>

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YouTube - Susan Shaw: The oil spill's toxic trade-off - 1 views

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shared by Johnathan Fletcher on 06 Aug 10 - Cached

Johnathan Fletcher on 06 Aug 10

"Break down the oil slick, keep it off the shores: that's grounds for pumping toxic dispersant into the Gulf, say clean-up overseers. Susan Shaw shows evidence it's sparing some beaches only at devastating cost to the health of the deep sea. "

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Break down the oil slick, keep it off the shores: that's grounds for pumping toxic dispersant into the Gulf, say clean-up overseers. Susan Shaw shows evidence it's sparing some beaches only at devastating cost to the health of the deep sea. "</div>

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CBC News - Health - Marathoners' hearts hurt in short term: study - 0 views

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shared by Johnathan Fletcher on 25 Oct 10 - No Cached

Johnathan Fletcher on 25 Oct 10

"Lack of aerobic fitness may impair how the heart copes with the stress of running a marathon, Larose and his colleagues said. "This is not a permanent injury that will leave any type of scar," said Larose, a professor of medicine at Laval University at Quebec City."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Lack of aerobic fitness may impair how the heart copes with the stress of running a marathon, Larose and his colleagues said. "This is not a permanent injury that will leave any type of scar," said Larose, a professor of medicine at Laval University at Quebec City."</div>

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CBC News - Health - Girls often lack calcium: report - 0 views

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Johnathan Fletcher on 01 Dec 10

""National surveys in both the United States and Canada indicate that most people receive enough calcium, with the exception of girls ages nine to 18, who often do not take in enough calcium," Tuesday's report reads. "In contrast, post-menopausal women taking supplements may be getting too much calcium, thereby increasing their risk for kidney stones.""

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">""National surveys in both the United States and Canada indicate that most people receive enough calcium, with the exception of girls ages nine to 18, who often do not take in enough calcium," Tuesday's report reads. "In contrast, post-menopausal women taking supplements may be getting too much calcium, thereby increasing their risk for kidney stones.""</div>

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Nutrition facts, calories in food, labels, nutritional information and analysis - Nutri... - 0 views

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Johnathan Fletcher on 14 Feb 10

"On Nutrition Data, you'll find detailed nutrition information, plus unique analysis tools that tell you more about how foods affect your health and make it easier to choose healthy foods."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"On Nutrition Data, you'll find detailed nutrition information, plus unique analysis tools that tell you more about how foods affect your health and make it easier to choose healthy foods."</div>

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CBC News - Health - Canadians eating more fruits, veggies - 0 views

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shared by Johnathan Fletcher on 31 May 10 - Cached

Johnathan Fletcher on 31 May 10

"Canadians are consuming more fresh fruits and vegetables and cutting calories, a report by Statistics Canada shows."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Canadians are consuming more fresh fruits and vegetables and cutting calories, a report by Statistics Canada shows."</div>

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CBC News - Health - Toxic trinkets put kids at risk: report - 0 views

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Johnathan Fletcher on 04 Nov 09

"Canadians are not fully informed about these risks and may not be taking appropriate precautions to protect themselves," the report says. It's not that Ottawa hasn't identified toxins. In 2006, the government compiled a list of more than 4,300 toxic substances it was evaluating."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Canadians are not fully informed about these risks and may not be taking appropriate precautions to protect themselves," the report says. It's not that Ottawa hasn't identified toxins. In 2006, the government compiled a list of more than 4,300 toxic substances it was evaluating."</div>

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BBC NEWS | Health | Plastic chemicals 'feminise boys' - 0 views

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Johnathan Fletcher on 16 Nov 09

"Chemicals in plastics alter the brains of baby boys, making them "more feminine", say US researchers."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Chemicals in plastics alter the brains of baby boys, making them "more feminine", say US researchers."</div>

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Mercury ban may threaten vaccination programs - Health - CBC News - 0 views

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shared by Johnathan Fletcher on 24 Oct 11 - No Cached

Johnathan Fletcher on 24 Oct 11

"The problem is that a proposed ban might include thiomersal, a mercury compound used to prevent contamination and extend the shelf life of vaccines, many scientists say. It is used in about 300 million shots worldwide, against diseases including flu, tetanus, hepatitis B, diphtheria and meningitis. "Not being able to use mercury is not a viable option," said David Wood, a WHO vaccines expert."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"The problem is that a proposed ban might include thiomersal, a mercury compound used to prevent contamination and extend the shelf life of vaccines, many scientists say. It is used in about 300 million shots worldwide, against diseases including flu, tetanus, hepatitis B, diphtheria and meningitis. "Not being able to use mercury is not a viable option," said David Wood, a WHO vaccines expert."</div>

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100-year-old sets record with marathon finish - Health - CBC News - 0 views

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shared by Johnathan Fletcher on 17 Oct 11 - No Cached

Johnathan Fletcher on 17 Oct 11

"Fauja Singh, 100, finished Toronto's waterfront marathon Sunday evening, securing his place in Guinness World Records as the oldest person - and the first centenarian - to ever accomplish a run of that distance."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Fauja Singh, 100, finished Toronto's waterfront marathon Sunday evening, securing his place in Guinness World Records as the oldest person - and the first centenarian - to ever accomplish a run of that distance."</div>

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BBC News - When having a baby can cause you to 'lose your mind' - 0 views

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shared by Johnathan Fletcher on 05 Dec 11 - No Cached

Johnathan Fletcher on 05 Dec 11

"Every year, about 1,000 women in the UK suffer from what is called postpartum psychosis. Most of them will need several weeks in hospital to help them recover but, because of the stigma of mental illness, it is not often talked about. "

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Every year, about 1,000 women in the UK suffer from what is called postpartum psychosis. Most of them will need several weeks in hospital to help them recover but, because of the stigma of mental illness, it is not often talked about. "</div>

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BBC News - Coffee addiction 'in your genes' - 0 views

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shared by Johnathan Fletcher on 02 Dec 11 - No Cached

Johnathan Fletcher on 02 Dec 11

"Coffee addicts have an excuse for blaming their genes. According to new research, genetic factors could explain why some people consume large amounts of caffeine. US researchers scanned genetic variations in over 40,000 individuals to search for links with high caffeine intake."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Coffee addicts have an excuse for blaming their genes. According to new research, genetic factors could explain why some people consume large amounts of caffeine. US researchers scanned genetic variations in over 40,000 individuals to search for links with high caffeine intake."</div>

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Dramatic Health Benefits After Just One Exercise Session - 0 views

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shared by Johnathan Fletcher on 23 Jan 12 - No Cached

Johnathan Fletcher on 23 Jan 12

"Researchers from the University of Michigan discovered that a session of aerobic exercise increases storage of fat in muscle, which actually improves insulin sensitivity. Low insulin sensitivity, or insulin resistance, is an impaired ability of the body to take up sugar from the blood, which can lead to high blood sugar and diabetes."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Researchers from the University of Michigan discovered that a session of aerobic exercise increases storage of fat in muscle, which actually improves insulin sensitivity. Low insulin sensitivity, or insulin resistance, is an impaired ability of the body to take up sugar from the blood, which can lead to high blood sugar and diabetes."</div>

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Is alcohol good or bad for your health? - Canada - CBC News - 0 views

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shared by Johnathan Fletcher on 03 Nov 11 - No Cached

Johnathan Fletcher on 03 Nov 11

"A dizzying array of research suggests alcohol can have both good and bad effects, but making sense of such studies all comes down to who you are and how much you drink. That point was driven across Tuesday with the release of a U.S. study suggesting women who consume three to six alcoholic beverages a week face a small increased risk of breast cancer, but it's not enough of a danger to stop drinking. The study in the Journal of the American Medical Association involved 105,986 nurses who were tracked for three decades."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"A dizzying array of research suggests alcohol can have both good and bad effects, but making sense of such studies all comes down to who you are and how much you drink. That point was driven across Tuesday with the release of a U.S. study suggesting women who consume three to six alcoholic beverages a week face a small increased risk of breast cancer, but it's not enough of a danger to stop drinking. The study in the Journal of the American Medical Association involved 105,986 nurses who were tracked for three decades."</div>

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BBC News - Signs of ageing halted in the lab - 0 views

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