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Category Archives: Medical
Undergoing Surgery? Avoid Tryptophan, Study Says
A new study that was conducted by the Harvard School of Public Health is indicating that if you’re about to go under the knife, foods to avoid before surgery include any with tryptophan, the amino acid that was once believed to cause tiredness after eating a large portion of turkey.
In the study, mice that abstained from consuming any form of tryptophan for one to two weeks prior to surgery experienced better survival odds and less kidney damage than mice that consumed their regular diets.
According to Dr. James R. Mitchell, a professor of complex diseases and genetics and one of the lead researchers behind the study, the findings could have a big impact on pre-surgical protocol and procedures.
However, it is not yet known whether the results, which have so far only been achieved in mice, will translate directly to humans. Mitchell said that the ultimate goal of the research is to determine the most optimal diet for those about to endure the physical and mental stress of surgery.
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Many Smokers Don’t Quit Even After Cancer Diagnosis
You might imagine that for most smokers, a cancer diagnosis would be a significant enough diagnosis to prompt them to quit the habit once and for all. However, breaking the addition to nicotine is an extremely difficult task and many individuals find that it is next to impossible to do so. Not only is nicotine a highly addictive substance physically, it also provides mental benefits to individuals when they are feeling stressed, pressured, or are just wanting to relax.
A new study conducted jointly by Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital concluded that this is indeed true as many cancer patients struggle with quitting smoking after cancer diagnosis with lung or colorectal cancer, violating the orders of their doctors. The results of the study were published on January 23rd in the medical journal Cancer.
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Are Dissolvable Tobacco Products Marketed to Children?
The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) is currently conducting an investigation into the potential public health impact of a newly developed cigarette alternative referred to as dissolvable tobacco products.
While the tobacco industry claims that the dissolvable tobacco products are designed to cut down on litter and reduce second hand smoke, many parents and health experts alike are worried that children could possibly mistake the new dissolvable tobacco products for candy.
If this scenario were to occur, the primary concern is that it could potentially lead to a child developing a nicotine addiction or possibly even experiencing a nicotine overdose, which could result in a life threatening situation.
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CDC Study: Obesity Rates Remain Stagnant in U.S.
Many individuals find that they are in a continual battle with trying to maintain a healthy body weight, take care of household chores and responsibilities, and excel within the workplace. The end result, in many instances it means failing to exercise regularly, inconsistent dietary habits, and erratic sleeping patterns.
This being all too true for many individuals, it is not surprising that for the past couple of decades, the obesity rate in the United States has been steadily increasing.
However, a new study released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates that the trend may finally be slowing down. Overall obesity rates for both women and men leveled off at around 36% in 2010. These rates are similar to those recorded in 2003 through 2008.
Obesity is specifically defined as having a BMI (body mass index) of at least 30 or higher. The BMI approach to determining if an individual is underweight, overweight, or within the medically approved weight range utilizes their weight and height as the variables in the calculation. The findings are the result of a National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, that was conducted from 2009 through 2010.
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Paula Deen’s Type 2 Diabetes Reveal Raises Health Questions
Earlier today, celebrity chef Paula Deen revealed to the NBC Today Show’s Al Roker (and the rest of the world) that she has Type 2 diabetes, a condition in which the body is unable to properly regulate blood sugar levels.
Paula Deen is well known for her high-fat, high-calorie, pour-on-the-sugar cooking style, which she teaches to thousands of viewers every day on her Food Network cooking show, a lifestyle under question after the Paula Deen Type 2 Diabetes reveal.
The Paula Deen Type 2 Diabetes announcement has raised some questions among both the entertainment and health industries, especially in light of the fact that she had apparently been diagnosed with the disease for over three years before making a public announcement.
Is it responsible to repeatedly tell viewers the joys of eating rich foods, such as Deen’s signature bacon/fried egg/donut burgers, while having a disease that directly stems from poor eating habits? And, for that matter, are eating habits alone responsible for Type 2 diabetes, or are there other factors at play?
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