10/30/2013 Daily Health News Crypto Outbreak from Apple Cider, Genital Herpes, Breast Milk Fights HIV , Cholesterol in Womb Effects Adult

Johnson County Iowa- crypto outbreak from apple cider

A cluster of parasitic illnesses have hit Johnson County in the past week, leaving several ill; they were apparently caused by unpasteurized apple cider. Beginning in the week of Oct. 21, 11 outbreaks of cryptosporidiosis — also known as crypto — have been reported in Johnson County by people who have consumed the tainted cider.continue Reading

U.S. Teens More Vulnerable to Genital Herpes, Study Suggests

They may have lower levels of protective antibodies to the virus than in years past This increase in risk may be the result of fewer teens being exposed in childhood to the herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), a common cause of cold sores, researchers reported Oct. 17 in the online edition of the Journal of Infectious Diseases. Continue Reading

Scientists Uncover Breast Milk's Potential Secret Weapon Against HIV

A compound not previously thought to be a germ-killer may help shield babies from the virus. Experts have long suspected that breast milk may have the power to prevent babies from getting infected with HIV, and new research gives insight into why that might be so. Researchers say they've discovered a component of breast milk that appears to kill the virus that causes AIDS, potentially preventing some babies from becoming infected by their mothers.Continue Reading

Iron Supplements for Children Found Beneficial

A recent study found that iron supplements for children may be helpful in safely reducing their risk of anemia.Continue Reading

High Cholesterol in the Womb May Affect Adult Levels

The risk for high cholesterol in adults may be partly explained by intrauterine exposure to high cholesterol, researchers presenting a new study at the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress Using multi generational data from the Framingham Heart Study, they found that if mothers had high prepregnancy LDL levels  their offspring had a fivefold higher risk of having dyslipidemia themselves, as young adults Continue Reading

10/19/2013 Daily Health News: Depression in the Womb, Vitamin D Effect on Healthy Bones, NFL Concussion:Fly Swatters, Dark Side

Vitamin D Pills' Effect on Healthy Bones Queried

Healthy adults do not need to take vitamin D supplements, suggests a study in The Lancet which found they had no beneficial effect on bone density, a sign of osteoporosis. But experts say many other factors could be at play and people should not stop taking supplements.: http://www.bbc.co.uk/

Depression Risk 'Starts in the Womb'

Children whose mothers are depressed during pregnancy have a small increased risk of depression in adulthood, according to a UK study. Medical treatment during pregnancy could lower the risk of future mental health problems in the child. : http://www.bbc.co.uk/

Could NFL Concussion Questions be Solved by fly Swatters?

By slapping spring-loaded vials of Drosophila melanogaster against a foam pad and knocking the flies senseless, Ganetzky and his colleagues believe they have found leads toward a biological marker for concussions and a path toward blocking degeneration of neurons that can cause symptoms of dementia.  http://www.latimes.com/

Study Links Gene Variation to a Darker View of Life

Some people just see the world more darkly than others. A group of scientists says that what people observe in everyday life may depend on their genetic blueprint. A particular gene, known to play a part in emotional memories, could also influence where people tend to focus their eyes and attention.  http://www.washingtonpost.com/