The researchers found that bone mineral density was lowered on the side of the pelvis where the mobile phones were carried. The findings raise the possibility that bone density could be adversely affected by electromagnetic fields emitted by mobile phones. To read more, http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19816295?itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVDocSum&ordinalpos=1

New trial shows that soluble fibre (that absorbs water and softens becoming mucilaginous) like psyllium husks improves IBS, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, more than insoluble fibre eg, bran. To read more, Bijkerk CJ, de Wit NJ, Muris JW et al. BMJ 2009; 339(7721): 613-615.

A low thyroid function could explain why some individuals do not respond to changes in diet and exercise in order to lower their insulin resistance. To read more, Amati F, Dubé JJ, Stefanovic-Racic M et al. Med Sci Sports Exerc 2009; 41(2): 265-269.

Current, but not past, oral contraceptive use is associated with substantially increased risk of benign liver tumours & modestly increased risk of liver cancer. The association with liver cancer was smaller for recent, low-dose oral contraceptive use. There was no evidence of an association between oral contraceptive use & lung cancer, thyroid cancer, cutaneous malignant melanoma, other digestive neoplasms, renal cell carcinoma, neuroblastoma or Hodgkin's and non-Hodgkin's lymphomas. To read more, La Vecchia C, Bosetti C. Eur J Cancer Prev 2009; 18(5): 407-411.

The efficacy of 120 mg/day of Ginkgo biloba standardised extract for the amelioration of the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) was assessed in a randomised, single blind, placebo controlled clinical trial. There was a significant decrease in the overall severity of symptoms & both
physical & psychological symptoms, especially of breast soreness & congestion. To read more, Ozgoli G, Selselei EA, Mojab F et al. J Alt Comp Med 2009; 15(8):845-851

A randomised, double blind clinical trial was undertaken to compare a Ginkgo biloba standardised extract (GBSE) against donepezil in patients with confirmed Alzheimer’s disease (AD) also exhibiting neuropsychiatric symptoms. The true potential of this study is the suggestion that combining Ginkgo with donepezil might improve treatment outcomes and lower side
effects as the majority of patients given Ginkgo in the real world are already taking donepezil. To read more, Yancheva S, Ihl R, Nikolova G et al. Aging Ment Health 2009;
13(2): 183-190.

Sweating is your body’s mechanism to cool down. Sweat has no odor; the familiar unpleasant odor is caused by bacteria that live on our skin. These bacteria metabolize the proteins and fatty acids from our sweat, causing body odor. Deodorants deal with the smell by neutralizing it and by killing the bacteria that metabolize the proteins and fatty acids. Antiperspirants on the other hand, try to prevent sweating by blocking the pores using aluminum. Without sweat, the bacteria cannot metabolize proteins and fatty acids that cause body odor. However, Aluminium is absorbed by the skin and is a well-known toxic heavy metal or neurotoxin. These antiperspirants were only invented in the last 50 years which corresponds with the dramatic increase in breast cancer. Obviously this is not the only cause of breast cancer but could well be a major contributing factor as it is usually women who shave or wax their armpits, exposing themselves to increased aluminium absorption. To read more, http://www.foodmatters.tv/_webapp_265459/Deodorant_and_Antiperspirants_-_Why_You_Should_Be_Choosing_A_Natural_One

Called XMRV, it has been discovered in people suffering from chronic fatigue syndrome. The new study provided overwhelming evidence that XMRV is a human gammaretrovirus — the third human retrovirus (after H.I.V. & human lymphotropic viruses, which cause leukemia & lymphoma). Infection is permanent & it can spread from person to person (though it is not yet known how the virus is transmitted). However, not everyone infected with XMRV will necessarily get chronic fatigue syndrome — in the same way that not all people infected with HIV will get AIDS. To read more, http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/21/opinion/21johnson.html?_r=4

Most women should start regular breast cancer screening at age 50, not 40, according to new guidelines released Monday. The new recommendations reverse longstanding guidelines and are aimed at reducing harm from radiation overtreatment. It also says women age 50 to 74 should have mammograms less frequently -- every 2 years, rather than every year. To read more, http://www.nytimes.com?emc=na

New research confirms what consumers have long known -- most breakfast cereals advertised to children are full of sugar. Cereals marketed to kids have 85 percent more sugar, 65 percent less fiber and 60 percent more sodium than those aimed at adults. In fact, the least nutritious cereals are often the most heavily marketed to children with leading brands like Kelloggs and Uncle Tobys topping the list. Avoid any cereal made by these global brands where qualityof food and health are certainly not a priority. Interesting to note, even Special K came up on the top 10 worst cereals list!
To read more, http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2009-10-25-kids-cereals_N.htm?csp=34 and http://www.cerealfacts.org/cereal_nutrition_advanced_search.aspx?l=b