Their studies of mice showed animals exposed to even tiny amounts of the chemicals during development were fatter when they grew older compared with mice not exposed to the compounds, they told the 2008 European Congress on Obesity.More....
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Common Chemicals Linked to Obesity
Environmental Factors May Trigger Arthritis
"Psoriatic arthritis can be considered as a 'disease within a disease'," Dr. Ian N. Bruce, of the University of Manchester, UK, and colleagues write. Psoriatic arthritis is "inflammatory arthritis on a background of pre-existing or future development of psoriasis."More....
Chewing Gum Infused with Type 2 Medicine?
Glucose-controlling metformin, the generic drug that is the first medication that many newly diagnosed type 2s take, could soon be available in a chewing gum.
Glucose-controlling metformin, the generic drug that is the first medication for many newly diagnosed type 2s, could soon be available in a chewing gum.
That’s the hope held by Massachusetts-based Generex Biotechnology Corporation, which has announced that it is ready to test its proprietary metformin chewing gum product, MetControl™, on 36 volunteer patients. In the study, Generex will compare the speed and efficacy of MetControl to that of immediate-release metformin tablets.
Metformin is the most prescribed drug for type 2 patients. Nevertheless, many people with diabetes avoid using it because of its gastrointestinal side effects, large pill size and bitter taste. These factors are especially off-putting to the increasing number of children being diagnosed with type 2.
Generex believes that the delivery of metformin in a good-tasting chewing gum will make the drug more acceptable to these patients and thereby increase adherence with diabetes therapy.
Because metformin is safe, well known and well established, the company does not anticipate taking as long to come to market with MetControl as it would with a product containing a new active compound. Such products typically must undergo stringent testing that can last years.
Air Pollution Linked to Deep Vein Thrombosis
Exposure to particulate air pollution—very small particles of solid and liquid chemicals that come from burning fossil fuels and other sources—has been linked to the increased risk of developing or dying from heart disease and stroke, according to background information in the article. Recent studies have suggested this relationship may result at least in part from the effects of particulate air pollution on blood clotting. More...
Lignans' prostate cancer protection gets study boost
13-May-2008 - The lignan metabolite enterolactone may prevent the spread of prostate cancer by acting at the genetic level, suggests new research that deepens our understanding of the topic.
An in vitro study, led by Mark McCann from AgResearch Grasslands in New Zealand, reports that enterolactone beneficially regulated several key genes, producing important effects on programmed cell death of prostate cancer cells.
McCann, in collaboration with researchers from the University of Ulster, Belfast City Hospital, Cork Institute of Technology, and the University of Reading, reports the data in the journal Molecular Nutrition & Food Research. More...
More Americans are taking prescription medications
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) - For the first time, it appears that more than half of all insured Americans are taking prescription medicines regularly for chronic health problems, a study shows.
The most widely used drugs are those to lower high blood pressure and cholesterol - problems often linked to heart disease, obesity and diabetes.
The numbers were gathered last year by Medco Health Solutions Inc., which manages prescription benefits for about one in five Americans.More.....
While One Woman Seeks World's Largest Breasts, Others Seek Relief from Pain of a Big Chest
When Big Breasts Are a Big Pain
Sheyla Hershey has set a new record for something she can't and doesn't want to hide -- the largest breasts in Brazil, and perhaps the world. But is she in for more pain than she bargained for?
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After eight surgeries and a gallon of silicone, Hershey's breasts round out to an astonishing 34 FFF -- and she claims she's not done.
In an interview with Fox 26 in Houston, where she traveled for the operation, the 28-year-old Brazilian actress and model said that she would like her breasts to be even bigger.
Unfortunately for Hershey, the state of Texas has limits on the amount of silicone that can be injected into breast implants -- and Dr. Malcolm Roth says this is for good reason.
"We know that the larger the implant the more likely there will be problems down the road," he says. "Maybe she'll be fortunate and not have problems, but those are very, very large breasts.More....
10 Cosmetic Procedures You Should Avoid
A recent report suggests that despite worries over an economic downturn, Americans are still spending money on procedures intended to make them look better. The annual report, issued last week by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, showed that the number of cosmetic procedures performed continued its steady rise last year to a total of nearly 12 million.
Permanent cosmetics technician Julie Wallace injects ink into the lip of her mother Nancy Wallace in Millbrae, Calif., on Thursday, Feb.14, 2008.
(Newscom)"The report tells me Americans are devoted to looking and feeling their best," ASPS president Dr. Richard A. D'Amico said in a statement on the report. "High demand continues for less invasive and relatively less expensive procedures, but there were also promising rebounds in some surgical procedures." More....
Q10 Essential Vitamin found in Tobacco!
If you have been reading the Plain Truth or Your Health Today, you know that we have shown our readers that there are benefits of tobacco that the media and the government do not want you to know about! For example, if your doctor has you on a Statin (Lipitor for example) and not on Q10, he should be arrested! Q10 and statins are mandated in Europe! So guess where most Q10 comes from? Read on for the answer!
Coenzyme Q10 is also known as Coenzyme Q10, ubiquinone-50, ubiquinol-10, and ubidecarerone. It belongs to a class of molecules known as ubiquinones. The different coenzyme molecules consist of a head and a tail, each responsible for specific actions. There are 12 different coenzymes. The number of units on the tail designates the number of a given coenzyme.
Coenzyme Q10 is an essential cofactor involved in the electron transport chain, accepting electrons in both Complex I and Complex II. Without Coenzyme Q10, ATP (energy), could not be made. Coenzyme Q10 is also a potent antioxidant, primarily affecting the mitochondria and cell membranes. Like Vitamin E and Vitamin A, CoQ10 is also a lipid soluble anti-oxidant. This ubiquinone protects the cell membrane and other components of the cell against lipid peroxidation.
Coenzymes occur in the majority of aerobic (oxygen using) bacteria, plants, and animals. Coenzyme Q10 is the most prominent form in humans. It is biosynthesized by the human body in the liver. Interestingly, the pathway used to create Coenzyme Q10 is also the pathway used to make cholesterol.
Coenzyme Q10 is absorbed in the small intestine. Only 40% of ingested Coenzyme Q10 is absorbed and used by the human body. Once it enters the blood the different cholesterol molecules, LDL, HDL, and VLDL, provide carriers for its movement throughout the body. Because it is bound to cholesterol, any unabsorbed Coenzyme Q10 is excreted in the bile.
Coenzyme Q10 is believed to be cardioprotective, cytoprotective, and neuroprotective. It is an anti-oxidant and an important metabolic cofactor for the production of energy.
The main sources of supplemental Coenzyme Q10 are tobacco leaf extracts, and fermented beet and sugar cane. [1] There are no therapeutic dosages of Coenzyme Q10 available from any food source. Additionally, tthe amount of Coenzyme Q10 made by the human body does not meet the dosages for therapeutic value in the treatments of chronic disease.
Coenzyme Q10 is an effective adjunct treatment for various conditions of the cardiovascular system. Its most well recognized and studied uses lie within the conditions of congestive heart failure, hypertension, and angina.
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For individuals with congestive heart failure, Coenzyme Q10 has been shown to increase the quality of life. In study, CoQ10 has yielded improvements in the common symptoms of congestive heart failure such as; cyanosis, edema, breathing abnormalities, enlarged liver, shortness of breath, heart palpitations, sweating, insomnia, vertigo, and arrhythmias. [2] Coenzyme Q10 was also able to increase the exercise capacity in individuals with heart failure. [3]
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Coenzyme Q10 may improves symptoms in patients with high blood pressure, mitral valve prolapse, and angina. Studies have documented reduction in the amounts of medications needed by individuals with those conditions. [4]
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Coenzyme Q10 is also protective against the development of atherosclerosis, by inhibiting the oxidation of LDL [1] and by increasing HDL levels. [5] Coenzyme Q10 has also been shown to reduce the number of cardiac events following a heart attack, including the development of atherosclerosis. [5]
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Coenzyme Q10 may be an effective addition to any cancer treatment protocol. Numerous studies have highlighted its ability to decrease the cardiac toxicity of a popular anti-cancer drug, doxorubicin; also known as Adriamycin. [6] Doxorubicin is an anthracycline antibiotic that is commonly used for leukemia and lymphoma, but is very toxic to heart tissue.
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There are also reports that Coenzyme Q10 may be a useful adjunctive treatment for individuals with breast cancer. However, more studies are needed to confirm this preliminary finding. Coenzyme Q10 can reduce oxidative stress via its anti-oxidant action. It is theorized that by reducing oxidative stress, CoQ10 can protect against cardiovascular and neurological disease; among the many other conditions that may be related to free radical damage and oxidative stress. [7]
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Coenzyme Q10 can be helpful for individuals with early onset Parkinson's disease. It may slow the progression of disease and deterioration of cognitive function. [9] In one particular controlled study, individuals taking Coenzyme Q10 had less disability over time than those not taking Coenzyme Q10. Supplemental CoQ10 was well tolerated with few side effects in very high doses.
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Individuals with Type II diabetes may benefit from taking Coenzyme Q10 as well. Marked improvements in glycemic control caused by CoQ10's ability to positively affecting Hemoglobin A1C levels have been noted. It has also been effective at lowering the blood pressure of individuals with Type II diabetes. [8] However, CoQ10 is not thought to be effective in controlling the glycemic response of those people with Type I diabetes.
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Coenzyme Q10 can effectively lower blood pressure in both essential hypertension (not caused by another disease) and secondary hypertension (caused by another disease). [10]
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Coenzyme Q10 may improve exercise performance and recovery. [11] It may be helpful for individuals with high endurance sports activities such as swimming, marathon runners, and cyclists.
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Topical Coenzyme Q10 can be an effective treatment alone, or in combination with non-surgical therapy for peridontitis. It has been shown to improve symptoms of the disease and reduce the progression. [12] Topical CoQ10 creams are also becoming popular in many cosmetic formulations.
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Keep Your Pets Healthy TOO!
‘People foods’ that can kill your pet
From chocolate to raisins, here’s what not to feed Fido — even if he begs
By Sloan Barnett
TODAYShow.com contributor
updated 4:07 p.m. ET, Fri., May. 9, 2008
It feels good to treat your pet to human food every once in a while. Those puppy-dog eyes are hard to resist as they watch you eat and try to convince you that they are starving! It makes you want to give them a taste of everything you eat. But beware: Giving in to those eyes and giving dogs human foods can actually harm them.
In 2007, the ASPCA's Animal Poison Control Center received more than 130,000 calls. Most cases of animal poisoning were caused by common human foods and household items.
Many foods we enjoy can be dangerous to animals. It's best to stick to pet food and a diet recommended by your vet. Here are a few of the most toxic foods that can harm your pet:
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