Anorexia in Limbo
When I was sixteen years old, I met every requirement in the DSM-IV criteria for Anorexia Nervosa. My Body Mass Index (BMI) hovered just below 17.5, I was obsessed with counting calories and becoming skinnier, I was terrified of gaining even a single pound of weight, and I lost my period for longer than three consecutive cycles. My iron and ferritin levels fell below normal and I was tired all of the time. Before long, I was avoiding eating with my friends and family, and I had given up my favorite sports because I was too weak to run the warm-ups. I was never diagnosed with an eating disorder, however; I refused help beca...
Source: Psych Central - June 2, 2020 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Anna Beloborodova Tags: Anorexia Bulimia Diet & Nutrition Eating Disorders Body Image Source Type: news
The Foods That May Lower Dementia Risk
Blueberries, strawberries and red wine were among the foods tied to a lower risk of dementia. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - May 19, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Nicholas Bakalar Tags: Fruit Alzheimer ' s Disease Dementia Diet and Nutrition Vegetables Source Type: news
Why U.S. farmers are "gonna be in trouble" during pandemic
Blueberries, squash, cucumbers and more crops may not get picked this year, farmers worry. (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - April 3, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
How Travelers Around the World Are Dealing With ‘Voluntary’ Home Quarantines, To Help Slow Potential Coronavirus Spread
On his return from China last week, Dr. Ian Lipkin quarantined himself in his basement. His wife now puts his food on the stairs. He’s run out of things to watch on Netflix. At odd hours, he walks in New York’s Central Park, keeping 10 feet away from others.
Lipkin is among hundreds of people in the U.S. and thousands around the world who, although not sick, are living in semi-voluntary quarantine at home. With attention focused on quarantined cruise ships and evacuees housed on U.S. military bases, those in their own homes have largely escaped notice.
They, too, experts say, play a crucial role in slowing th...
Source: TIME: Health - February 17, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: CARLA K. JOHNSON / AP Tags: Uncategorized COVID-19 New York onetime Source Type: news
University Of Maine Study Shows Wild Blueberries May Help Wounds Close Faster
ORONO, Maine (CBS Local) — New research by the University of Maine shows that wild blueberries may have wound-healing properties.
The research shows phenolic acids extracted from wild blueberries significantly promote cell migration and the speed of wound closure.
Dorothy Klimis-Zacas, a professor of clinical nutrition at the University of Maine, is working to use these compounds to create a biomedical product prototype like a topical cream that can be applied to wounds, CBS affiliate WABI reported.
Dorothy Klimis-Zacas, UMaine professor of clinical nutrition, discovered wild blueberries have properties that promote...
Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - January 28, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Health Offbeat Syndicated CBSN Boston Local TV talkers Source Type: news
Research team traces evolution of the domesticated tomato
(University of Massachusetts Amherst) In a new paper, a team of evolutionary biologists and geneticists led by senior author associate professor Ana Caicedo, with first author Hamid Razifard at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and others, report that they have identified missing links in the tomato's evolution from a wild blueberry-sized fruit in South America to the larger modern tomato of today. (Source: EurekAlert! - Biology)
Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - January 7, 2020 Category: Biology Source Type: news
Researchers identify novel biomarkers to accurately measure dietary intake of key bioactives
(CNC Communications) Recent studies published in Nature Scientific Reports:Identify new biomarkers for measuring the intake of flavanols and procyanidins, key bioactives in apples, blueberries, grapes, pears and cocoa. Validate -- based on rigorously established criteria - the utility of these new biomarkers. Provide researchers with a path forward to accurately assess bioactive nutrient intake in large populations. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - December 12, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
#MayoClinicRadio podcast: 11/16/19
Listen: Mayo Clinic Radio 11/16/19 On the Mayo Clinic Radio podcast, Dr. Ericka Tung, a Mayo Clinic internist and geriatrician, discusses safety for older adults, both on the road and in their homes. Also on the podcast, you'll learn about Mayo Clinic Connect, an online patient community. Colleen Young, community director, and Rosemary Huckleberry, a volunteer mentor for Mayo [...] (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - November 17, 2019 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
New tool facilitates genetic mapping of polyploid plants
(Funda ç ã o de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de S ã o Paulo) Available online for free, polyploid mapping system developed in Brazil helps breeders of sugarcane, kiwi, blueberry, sweet potato and forages, among other crops. (Source: EurekAlert! - Biology)
Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - November 8, 2019 Category: Biology Source Type: news
Want To Live Longer? Study Suggests You Should Ditch Soda
This study, as well as other research on the connection between diet and sugary beverages and health risks, is observational and cannot show cause and effect. That’s a major limitation, researchers say, as it’s impossible to determine whether the association is due to a specific artificial sweetener, a type of beverage, obesity or another hidden health issue.
“The cause behind these associations isn’t clear,” said Bergquist. “Other potential biological causes could be attributed to experimental evidence linking consumption of artificial sweeteners to sugar cravings, appetite stimulation ...
Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - September 3, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Health News CNN Soda Source Type: news
Mayo Clinic Minute: Blueberry benefits
Blueberries might be the best example of how good things come in small packages. "Beyond their tangy sweetness, blueberries offer a wealth of health benefits," says Anya Guy, a Mayo Clinic dietitian. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute https://youtu.be/5tOVmMb6P08 Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1:00) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please "Courtesy: Mayo [...] (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - August 14, 2019 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Country diary: a dowdy female with the vapours gets male moths a-flutter
Langstone, Hampshire: Potential mates can detect the emergence of an adult vapourer moth from miles awayIt was impossible to miss therusty tussock moth (Orgyia antiqua) caterpillar foraging on my raspberry bush. Its body was dotted with orangey-red pinacula, wart-like growths sprouting clusters of pale lemon hairs. It had two bristly black antler-like protrusions at the front of its head, and a tail-like projection from its rear. Along its back four sulphur-yellow dorsal tufts stood proud, like the bristles of an interdental toothbrush. Measuring it at 25mm in length, I could tell it was a female, as males reach a maximum ...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - August 2, 2019 Category: Science Authors: Claire Stares Tags: Insects Wildlife Gardens Environment Animals Biology Science Source Type: news
Bees required to create an excellent blueberry crop
(US Department of Agriculture - Agricultural Research Service) Getting an excellent rabbiteye blueberry harvest requires helpful pollinators -- particularly native southeastern blueberry bees -- although growers can bring in managed honey bees to do the job, according to Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists.This is especially true for commercial rabbiteye blueberry producers in Mississippi and Louisiana. With sufficient pollinators, they have been able to increase the percentage of flowers setting fruit from 10-30% to 70% or more. A mature rabbiteye blueberry bush can produce as much as 15 pounds of berries. (Sou...
Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - June 17, 2019 Category: Biology Source Type: news
Blueberries May Promote Heart Health
Researchers estimate that eating a cup of blueberries a day reduced the risk of any cardiovascular event by 13 percent. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - June 3, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Nicholas Bakalar Tags: Blueberries Heart Diet and Nutrition Source Type: news
Medical News Today: Can blueberries protect heart health?
A recent study that investigated the impact of blueberries on cardiovascular health concludes that we should all be eating 1 cup of blueberries each day. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - June 1, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Nutrition / Diet Source Type: news
