Taking Steps Against The Deadly Peanut Allergy. Proteins with the power to kill.

by David P Peanuts have been banned from classrooms and snack times across the nation.  According to the Mayo Clinic 6 to 8 percent of children under the age of three are affected by the deadly allergy to this tasty legume.  Ingesting a tiny bit of peanut can be extremely harmful or deadly to some; [...]

Enzyme involved in a healthy heart

by Andrea S A new study has show the importance and function of an enzyme called calcineurin. Up until the current studies scientists only knew that calcineurin was important to the function of the heart however after numerous experiments on lab mice they have discovered its purpose. Calcineurin is directly related to ‘proper cardiac muscle contraction, [...]

Staying fit to delay aging

by Michael F A recent article suggests that staying aerobically fit through middle age can help delay ageing by up to 12 years and prolong independence during old age. Exercise such as jogging, and cycling can improve oxygen consumption, boost metabolism, and overall health of middle age adults. Once middle age hits [...]

Scientists identify critical enzyme in healthy heart function

by Kayla Research led by scientists at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute found that the enzyme calcineurin is very critical in controlling a normal development and normal function of the heart cells, and that the loss of the protein has caused heart problems and death. This study was conducted on genetically [...]

Beer – Part of a healthy diet?

by Michele M A recent article suggests that beer is a reliable and rich source of silicon, which is crucial to a daily diet. This intake of silicon is also prominent in preventing bone and tissue loss, which helps prevent the onset of osteoporosis. Though the many different processes of creating beer have not been extensively [...]

Fanboy Stress

by Tara The Super Bowl and other big game events like some soccer matches can cause so much stress that they actually are seeing an increase in heart attacks and heart related issues depending on the outcome of the game and whether your team is winning or losing. Research was done as to previous games and [...]

Tognue of a Fly Could Offer Clues in Fight Against Obesity

by Courtney Texas A&M researchers performed a study about the tongue of a fruit fly in relation to obesity. The study specifically examined the organs on the tongue that activate the desire to eat or not eat. The researchers found factors, most specifically the internal clock, which contributes to the eating behaviors of the fruit fly. [...]

Staying physically fit with age

by Kim M Research suggests that people who continue to work out regularly in their middle ages and beyond prolong biological aging by up to 12 years. This is because when people work out aerobically, they are improving their oxygen consumption which is then spread out through the body, helping people feel, look, and act young. [...]

Health risks of high fat diets

by Carrie A recent study discusses the health risks of high fat diets and how they can raise the risk of strokes in women.  This study showed a clear trend that high fats, especially trans fats, lead to higher risks of strokes. The study included 87,230 participants who filled out a [...]

When it comes to Salt, No Rights or Wrongs. Yet.

by Katie C With new dietary guidelines coming out in the spring of 2010, there is a debate about whether or not there should be a lesser recommendation of salt per day. Questions are being brought up about the levels of salt and if it will have a positive or negative effect on American society. The [...]