High fiber intake reduces estrogen levels in Latina women, according to researchers
...circulating estrogen levels. Because high estrogen levels have been linked to breast cancer, this finding co...e an important determinant of circulating estrogen levels in the body. "There's been so much research on this subject, and yet the jury's still out," says ...Experimental lupus drug may also work against atherosclerosis
...also had a reduction in total and free cholesterol levels in the abdominal aorta, the lower portion of the aorta, the body's largest blood vessel. These mice had a three-fold reduction in the gathering of macrophages, a type of white blood cell. Scientists increasingly are viewing the ...ASPB opposes proposed ban of GMOs in Humboldt county ballot measure M
...her soy food products. Much lower levels of mycotoxins, known potential cancer-causing agen...engineered rice, known as Golden Rice, with higher levels of beta carotene will address Vitamin A deficiencies in the diets of people in much of the developin...Gene linked to greater risk of heart disease in type 2 diabetes
...D36 variations that were associated with increased levels of free fatty acids and triglycerides. When all fi...red together, a strong link emerged -- the highest levels of fatty acids and triglycerides occurred in people with a specific variant combination. Using this ...Other highlights in the October 20 JNCI
...tive metabolites and has been used to lower plasma levels of methotrexate in patients with renal dysfunction after systemic administration of high doses of methotrexate. To see if intrathecal carboxypeptidase G 2 could be used to treat accidental overdoses of intrathecal methotrexate in humans, Brigitte C....Promising new preventative treatment option for population of men at high risk of prostate cancer
...search, scientists found that patients at all dose levels for toremifene had a lower cumulative incidence of cancer after 12 months of treatment, with the 20 mg dose contributing the greatest effect. All participating patients had high-grade prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia or PIN, characterized by a...Passage of GMO ban in San Luis Obispo would encourage use of harsh pesticides
...her soy food products. Much lower levels of mycotoxins, known potential cancer-causing agen...injury from insects, which is associated with high levels of mycotoxins. Genetically engineered rice, known as Golden Rice, with higher levels of beta carote...Incentives for US farmers reduce water waste
...ded to limit the pumping to sustainable withdrawal levels . . . Integrated water resource management programs offer many opportunities to conserve water resources for everyone, farmers and the public," they write in their report in BioScience , a publication of the American Institute of Biological Sciences...Early life stress can inhibit development of brain-cell communication zones, UCI study finds
Irvine, Calif., Oct. 20, 2004 -- High stress levels during infancy and early childhood can lead to the poor development of communication zones in brain cells a condition found in mental disorders such as autism, depression and mental retardation. These are the findings of Dr. Tallie Z. Baram and her...For inferring the biological tree of life, simple is better
...assessment models are routinely violated, and safe levels often turn out to be hazardous. In many cases, we could prevent damage from these chemicals altogether by using safer alternatives, but these are often overlooked because of government's reliance on risk assessment. Here again, simpler would lead to...Academics find that the finger of destiny points their way
...are good at research because they have the hormone levels of women and long index fingers, a new study says....s high as their testosterone level. These hormone levels are more usual in women than men, who normally have higher levels of testosterone. The study draws ...Single genetic defect links many risk factors for heart disease and stroke
...ne woman with hypertension and low blood magnesium levels proved to be the key to tracing the genetic cause of the array of pathologies. Since low magnesium occurs infrequently in the general population, the researchers tested her for known mutations that they had previously associated with that trait. "Wh...Genetics play role in response to most common asthma drug
...a. The trial paired 78 participants with matching levels of airway function but with different forms of the receptor gene. Researchers compared participants who have two arginine versions of the gene (the arginine genotype) to those with two glycine versions of the gene (the glycine genotype). Albuterol ...New method studies living bacterial cells
...ch more tolerant than planktonic cells to elevated levels of the contaminant. Next, the researchers used the energy tunability of the APS X-ray beamline for spectroscopy experiments on the bacterial systems. These experiments showed that the surface adherence of the biofilm cells promoted tolerance to the ...Study demonstrates Cenestin reduces sleep disturbances/night sweats in post-menopausal women
...ing for a longer period of time. "When estrogen levels in a woman's body decrease, their difficulties with sleep increase," said Dr. Scharf, whose data was presented at the 15th Annual Meeting of the North American Menopause Society in Washington, D.C. "Not only does the menopausal woman have to deal wi...Latest buzz in research: Intoxicated honey bees may clue scientists into drunken human behavior
...te University. Researchers gave honey bees various levels of ethanol, the intoxicating agent in liquor, and ...iven a larger dose of ethanol. Also, blood ethanol levels increased with time and the amount of ethanol consumed. This study is preliminary the researchers s...Reductions in blood oxygen levels in newborns could contribute to ADHD development
SAN DIEGO-- A repetitive drop in blood oxygen levels in newborn rats, similar to that caused by apnea (...ts who experience repetitive drops in blood oxygen levels go on to develop behavioral traits similar to those seen in humans with ADHD. This is the first tim......rotransmitter acetylcholine was expressed at lower levels in a specific brain area of autistic people compar...eorized that the IO might be a site where receptor levels were different, because the size of the individual IO neurons is affected by autism. The decreased r...Early life stress harms mental function and immune system in later years
...otected from, or exposed to, stress at these ages, levels of parental warmth, acceptance, and responsivity, were tallied. The amount of cognitive stimulation received at home was also measured. When the children were middle schoolers, they took two memory tests, in which they performed a simp...Calorie restriction leads to some brain benefits but not others in mice
...died brain slices from the three groups to measure levels of superoxide in specific areas of the brain. Old ...ually able to see which cells are producing excess levels of free radicals." Dugan and her colleagues then evaluated animals that retained low levels of super...