Sodas and energy drinks can supply a surprising caffeine jolt
...e of Medicine. The surprise, he said, was the high concentration of caffeine in some of the energy drinks, which ex... Drug Administration recommends a maximum caffeine concentration of 65 milligrams per 12-ounce serving of cola beverages, though it does not regulate caffeine conten...Reducing fine particulate air pollution cuts mortality risk
...ka and Watertown," said Dr. Laden. The annual mean concentration of PM2.5 (fine particulate matter) declined during the eight-year study period by 7 micrograms per cubic meter of air per decade in Steubenville, 5 micrograms in St. Louis, 3 micrograms in Watertown, 2 micrograms in Harriman, 1 microgram in Portage ...No-smoking rules not common enough for asthmatic children
...ey had been asked about exposure in the car where concentration is higher than in the home and few said they were offered resources to help them quit smoking. "We, as health care providers, can do more to help parents understand better how to limit their children's exposure to secondhand smoke. If parents are ha...Children who sleep less are three times more likely to be overweight
...nger. In addition, short nights of sleep boost the concentration of ghrelin, a hormone that increases hunger," explains Professor Angelo Tremblay. The progression of obesity and the decrease in the number of hours devoted to sleep, two phenomena that have become increasingly important social issues over the last f...Cinnamon, cloves improve insulin function, lower risk factors for diabetes, cardiovascular disease
...ered risk factors of diabetes without changing HDL concentration suggest strongly that cloves are beneficial for people with type 2 diabetes. Co-authors of the study in addition to Dr. Khan and Dr. Anderson are Dr. Syed Saceed Qadir, Agricultural University, Peshawar, Pakistan, and Dr. Khan Nawaz Khattak, HMC, ...Chronic pain hurts both workers and employers, says FSU professor
...inability to focus on tasks that require sustained concentration Less enthusiasm for the job Fewer favorable interactions with coworkers and supervisors Less support from the organization More job tension Higher levels of depressed mood (feeling "blue" on the job, etc.) Hochwarter also was interested in gaug...Epstein-Barr virus may be associated with multiple sclerosis
...ears after their blood was collected. The average concentration of antiEpstein-Barr virus antibodies was significantly higher among individuals who had developed MS than among those who hadn't--those with four times the level of antibodies were approximately twice as likely to develop MS. The elevated levels bec...New drug poised to radically change the treatment of severe anemias
...sages were determined by each patient's liver iron concentration (LIC) level; those with higher levels received increased doses. Since LIC values above 7 mg Fe/g dw are associated with increased morbidity and mortality, the primary goal of the trial was to reduce LIC levels in those with high values and maintain L...New drug could reduce tissue damage after heart attack
...mally present at trace levels in the blood but its concentration increases sharply in almost all diseases including... the greatest and most persistent increases in CRP concentration suffer higher mortality, and CRP is always deposited in and around the damaged heart tissue. Inflam...Diuretic may not be best way to reduce CHF water retention
...which can have damaging effects. An abnormally low concentration of sodium in the blood leads to another chronic co...ears to play in the water retention and low sodium concentration in the first place, Abraham said. He and colleagues suggested that a vasopressin antagonist may also...New research reveals Australians too busy for lunch
...gh the day. "Taking time out can also help improve concentration levels, enable time for building relationships and...s important to control weight, boosting energy and concentration levels, as well as feeling better overall."...Making a healthy lunch a greater national priority
...eep healthy. Taking time out can also help improve concentration levels, enable time for building relationships and even build fitness levels if you do some exercise during your break." Michael Moore, Group Restaurateur of Sofitel Hotels and Resorts Australia and regular celebrity chef on Channel 9's Mornings With...Indoor air purifiers that produce even small amounts of ozone may be risky for health
...oom, the air purifier was turned on, and the ozone concentration buildup was tracked until a steady level of ozone was reached. In many cases, indoor ozone levels far exceeded outdoor safety guidelines, which in California are 90 parts per billion for one hour and 70 parts per billion for eight hours. The ozone le...Home testing kit could help identify 'hidden' caffeine in beverages
...present, but does not indicate the exact amount or concentration of caffeine. In preliminary tests using coffee and cola, an experimental version of the test effectively distinguished caffeinated versions of these products from their decaf counterparts, Ladenson says. The researcher adds that he does not know when...JCI table of contents, May 11, 2006
...leagues from Kobe University, Japan, show that the concentration of monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1) in fat cells and blood plasma was increased both in genetically obese diabetic mice as well as healthy mice in which obesity had been induced by feeding them a high-fat diet. Mice expressing an MCP-1 tran...Smell of success for nanobiosensors
... understood as the mix of volatile compounds whose concentration in a body fluid (i.e. urine, blood, pus, etc) or in the breath varies in patients with the malignancy with respect to healthy individuals. Moreover, smell technology could, for example, be used to detect rotten food, test cosmetics and pharmaceutical...Depression in MS patients clue to better treatment
...ptoms such as negative outlook, sleep problems and concentration remained stable over time, depressed mood changed significantly. Depression is very common in multiple sclerosis. Around half of all MS patients are diagnosed with clinically significant depression at some time during the course of the disease. This...Alcohol consumption habits may threaten GI health
...rom the stomach and their subsequent blood alcohol concentration (BAC) levels. From this study, the team discovered that the substitution of artificial sweeteners for sucrose in mixed alcoholic beverages may have a substantial effect on the rate of gastric emptying and the blood alcohol response. The time to em...Many cleaners, air fresheners may pose health risks when used indoors
...rnia on a day when the mid-afternoon outdoor ozone concentration is high. A person who stays in the kitchen for two hours after using a moderate amount of one of the terpene-containing products would breathe in about one quarter of the total daily guideline value for particulate matter. Multi-house cleaning by a...Calorie restriction appears better than exercise at slowing primary aging
...calorie restriction (CR) decreases the circulating concentration of a powerful inflammatory molecule called tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF). They say the combination of lower T3 levels and reduced inflammation may slow the aging process by reducing the body's metabolic rate as well as oxidative damage to cells a...