ASN-online.org - Healthy adults with higher levels of phosphate in the blood are more likely to have increased levels of calcium in the coronary arteries - a key indicator of atherosclerosis and future cardiovascular disease risk, reports a NIH-funded study in the February 2009 issue of the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (JASN).
“Phosphate [...]

Different writers have speculated over the last few years about whether cell phones increase the risk of developing a brain tumor. The majority of studies that have been published in scientific journals do not have sufficient evidence to show that cell phones increase the risk of brain tumors. The problem is that cell phone technology [...]

UCSD.edu - Researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine have shown a new mechanism for how human consumption of red meat and milk products could contribute to the increased risk of cancerous tumors. Their study also suggests that taking certain anti-inflammatory agents might reduce this cancer risk. Their findings, which suggest [...]

TUT.fi - Nanoparticles that are one milliard of a meter in size are widely used, for example, in cosmetics and food packaging materials. There are also significant amounts of nanoparticles in exhaust emissions. However, very little is yet known of their health effects, because only a very small portion of research into nanoparticles is focused [...]

A groundbreaking new study shows that eaters of lower energy-density breakfasts have improved diet quality, and may have a better ability to maintain a healthy weight.
The study, published in the November 2008 issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, found that those who enjoy a less energy-dense morning meal have diets that are richer [...]

Do you think you and your children are safe in the US from diseases like malaria, dengue, and Chikungunya fever? Thanks to easy global air travel and pesky, rogue mosquitoes, it may not be so safe.
In a global world, significant factors affect the spread of infectious diseases, including international trade, air travel and globalized food [...]