Children's Health: Interrupting sitting with walking breaks improves children's blood sugar ♦ Four-day school week can improve academic performance,

Association between transient newborn hypoglycemia, 4th grade achievement A study matching newborn glucose concentration screening results with fourth-grade achievement test scores suggests that early transient newborn hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) was associated with lower test scores at age 10.

Four-day school week can improve academic performance, Shortening the school week to four days has a positive impact on elementary school students' academic performance in mathematics.

Interrupting sitting with walking breaks improves children's blood sugar Taking 3-minute breaks to walk in the middle of a TV marathon or other sedentary activity can improve children's blood sugar compared to continuously sitting.

To get girls more interested in computer science, make classrooms less 'geeky' A new study found that three times as many female high school students were interested in enrolling in a computer science class if the classroom was designed to be less 'geeky' and more inviting.

Health Research: How language shapes our ability to process information ♦ Advance toward more effective, long-lasting flu vaccine ♦ Antibiotic use linked to type 2 diabetes diagnosis

Bilingualism and the brain: How language shapes our ability to process information In an increasingly globalised world, there are many practical benefits to speaking two languages rather than one. Even in the US, which is largely monolingual, more than 20 percent of the population is now thought to speak a second language

Major advance toward more effective, long-lasting flu vaccine Medical researchers have found a way to induce antibodies to fight a wide range of influenza subtypes -- work that could one day eliminate the need for repeated seasonal flu shots.

Flu vaccinations make sense for elderly, study suggests Amid debate about whether flu vaccination really helps the elderly, a new study provides fresh evidence that it does. Researchers found vaccines well matched to the year's flu strain significantly reduce deaths and hospitalizations compared to when the match is poor, suggesting that vaccination indeed makes a difference. They project that well-matched vaccines saves thousands of lives every flu season.

Blood vessel cells help tumors evade the immune system A new study is the first to suggest that cells in the tumor blood vessels contribute to a local environment that protects the cancer cells from tumor-killing immune cells. The results can contribute to the development of better immune-based cancer therapies.

Antibiotic use linked to type 2 diabetes diagnosis People who developed type 2 diabetes tended to take more antibiotics in the years leading up to the diagnosis than people who did not have the condition.

Health News: Intractable pain may find relief in tiny gold rods ♦ Millions of lives blighted by smokeless tobacco ♦ US hospitals flout CDC recommendations that prevent infections

Intractable pain may find relief in tiny gold rods Scientists have developed a technique that could lead to therapies for pain relief in people with intractable pain, potentially including cancer-related pain. The team coated gold nanorods with a special type of protein that transports fat within the body known as a lipoprotein. This allowed the nanorods to bind efficiently to nerve cell membranes bearing a pain receptor. Gold nanorods are tiny rods that are 1-100 nanometers wide and long. In comparison, a human hair is 100,000 nanometers wide.

Something to chew on: Millions of lives blighted by smokeless tobacco More than a quarter of a million people die each year from using smokeless tobacco, researchers have concluded. The study estimates that in 2010 alone smokeless tobacco resulted in more than 62,000 deaths due to cancers of the mouth, pharynx and esophagus and accounted for more than 200,00 deaths from heart disease.

US hospitals flout CDC recommendations that prevent infections There is significant variability regarding how clinicians manage catheters placed in the arteries of patients in intensive care units, research shows. Some practices may increase risk of infection associated with these catheters. Fewer than half of those surveyed complied with current Centers for Disease Control and Prevention infection prevention guidelines for arterial catheter insertions.

Influenza vaccines provide moderate protection throughout the entire flu season Individuals who received the flu vaccine were protected for up to 6 months post-vaccination, the duration of most flu seasons.

Cancer Research: New blood test for colon cancer ♦ Electrical control of cancer cell growth ♦ Reprogramming of cancer cells possible

New blood test for colon cancer improves colonoscopy screening results Thanks in part to screening technologies like colonoscopy; colon cancer is often detected in its earliest stages. Researchers have now found a way to screen blood samples for molecular traces that indicate the presence of precancerous polyps in the colon, a key warning sign for colon cancer.

Scientists discover electrical control of cancer cell growth The molecular switches regulating human cell growth do a great job of replacing cells that die during the course of a lifetime. But when they misfire, life-threatening cancers can occur. Research has now revealed a new electrical mechanism that can control these switches.

Discovery of new code makes reprogramming of cancer cells possible Cancer researchers dream of the day they can force tumor cells to morph back to the normal cells they once were. Now, researchers have discovered a way to potentially reprogram cancer cells back to normalcy

Viral infection in colon cancer stem cells mimicked; druggable target identified Researchers targeting colorectal cancer stem cells – the root cause of disease, resistance to treatment and relapse – have discovered a mechanism to mimic a virus and potentially trigger an immune response to fight the cancer like an infection.

The DNA damage response goes viral: A way in for new cancer treatments  Researchers show how DNA repair proteins sound the alarm to threats, pointing to a novel cancer therapy.

Cardiovascular Research: New test for heart disease is noninvasive ♦ Supercomputers listen to the heart ♦ E-health vital in battle against heart disease say cardiology leader

Supercomputers listen to the heart New supercomputer models have come closer than ever to capturing the behavior of normal human heart valves and their replacements, according to recent studies. The studies focused on how heart valve tissue responds to realistic blood flow. The new models can help doctors make more durable repair and replacement of heart valves

Tests used to measure internal bleeding for patients taking two popular drugs may not be reliable While internal bleeding may be uncommon as a result of taking blood thinners such as Xarelto® (rivaroxaban) and Eliquis® (apixaban), the normal coagulation tests physicians use to check for the side effect of bleeding may not be reliable.

Spouses of stroke survivors face lingering health issues Caregiver spouses of stroke survivors are at an increased risk of mental and physical health issues that may continue for years after stroke. Spouses of stroke survivors reported lower scores in several mental and physical areas -- more health issues affecting their lives, less vitality, and reduced social function -- not only during the first years after stroke but also in the long-term.

New test for heart disease is noninvasive A new, noninvasive technology employs CT scans to detect coronary artery disease. The system calculates how much blood is flowing through diseased coronary arteries that have narrowed due to a buildup of plaque. The patient does not need an invasive angiogram that involves threading a catheter to the heart.

E-health vital in battle against heart disease say cardiology leaders E-health is vital to winning the battle against heart disease, cardiology leaders said. The novel paper outlines how the ESC will exploit e-health in education and research, while tackling issues of quality control and data security.

New Zealand: Chocolate Bavarian Cheese Cake recalled

Recalled food products: Everyday Entertainer Brand Chocolate Bavarian Cheesecake (450g)

The product has been sold in Countdown supermarkets throughout New Zealand.

The New Zealand Dessert Company is initiating a recall of a batch of the Everyday Entertainer Brand Chocolate Bavarian Cheesecake (450g) (Best Before: 03/01/2017) as the product may contain Bacillus cereus.

The affected product should not be consumed. There have been no consumer reports of illness, however any person concerned about their health should seek medical advice. Consumers should return the products to their retailer for a full refund or phone 07 542 2966 between 9 am and 5 pm with any queries. This recall does not affect any other Everyday Entertainer brand products. The New Zealand Dessert Company 38 Enterprise Drive, Papamoa Beach, Tauranga   07 542 2966

Sara Lee®, Kroger®, Bimbo®, Nature’s Harvest®, Great Value and L’Oven Fresh® bread recalled due to glass fragments

Bimbo Bakeries USA has initiated a voluntary regional recall of certain bread products under the Sara Lee®, Kroger®, Bimbo®, Nature’s Harvest®, Great Value and L’Oven Fresh® brands due to the possible presence of fragments of glass caused by a broken light bulb at one of its bakeries.

Recalled products are the fresh bread products listed below with Best By Date, UPC Code and Bakery Code 1658 that were bought in the states listed below. The Best By Date can be found on the lower front/top third of the bag, the Bakery Code is to the left of the Best By Date. The UPC Code can be found in the bottom right corner on the back/bottom of the bag.

The company announced the recall after receiving 3 consumer reports of small pieces of glass found on the outside of the bread. There are no reports of injury.

All recalled products are being removed from store shelves. No other products are affected.

Consumers who have purchased the product can return the product to its place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-984-0989 at any time 24 hours a day.

RECALLED PRODUCT

Product Name/Description	Best By Date	UPC Code	Bakery Code	States
Kroger 100% Whole Wheat Round Top Bread 16 oz	SEP 01	1111000132	1658	VA
L’Oven Fresh Fit & Active Multigrain Bread 20 oz	AUG 31	4149821093	1658	GA, NC, SC, VA
Sara Lee 100% Whole Wheat Bread 20 oz	SEP 01	7294560134	1658	GA, NC, SC, VA
Sara Lee Honey Wheat Bread 20 oz	SEP 01	7294560136	1658	GA, NC, SC, VA
Sara Lee 100% Whole Wheat Bread 16 oz	SEP 01	7294561103	1658	FL, GA, NC, SC, VA
Sara Lee Honey Wheat Bread Twinpack 2 lbs 8oz	SEP 01	7294561159	1658	NC, SC, VA
Sara Lee Delightful Healthy Multi-Grain Bread Twinpack 2 lbs 8 oz	AUG 29	7294561169	1658	AL, FL, GA, NC, SC
Sara Lee Delightful Healthy Multi-Grain Bread 20 oz	SEP 01	7294571588	1658	FL, GA, SC
Sara Lee Delightful 100% Whole Wheat made with Real Honey Bread 20oz	AUG 29	7294571589	1658	FL, GA, SC
Bimbo 100% Whole Wheat Bread 16oz	SEP 01	7432309230	1658	AL, FL, GA, NC, OH, SC, TN
Nature's Harvest Stoneground 100% Whole Wheat Bread 20oz	SEP 01	7870080162	1658	AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, OH, SC, TN, VA, WV
Nature's Harvest Stoneground 100% Whole Wheat Bread twinpack 2 lbs 8oz	SEP 01	7870080168	1658	FL, GA, NC, VA
Great Value 100% Whole Wheat Roundtop Bread 16oz	SEP 01	7874207448	1658	NC, VA
Great Value 100% Whole Wheat Bread 20oz	SEP 01	7874236690	1658	NC, SC, VA