Monday, November 9, 2015

Caffeinated peanut butter raises health concerns

Sen. Charles Schumer calls on the FDA to regulate caffeinated food products

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/caffeinated-peanut-butter-raises-health-concerns/

Genetic Risk Information for Coronary Heart Disease Leads to Lower Bad Cholesterol



From: Mayo Clinic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHcGI91HJqA

Many Americans May Have 'Silent' Heart Attack

Study shows evidence of cardiac scarring often appearing on scans, even if no attack was reported



From: http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/news/20151108/many-americans-may-experience-silent-heart-attack?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Pamela Anderson: I am cured of Hepatitis C

The former "Baywatch" star is celebrating about the big news

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/pamela-anderson-i-am-cured-of-hepatitis-c/

Google, Heart Association team up on new research venture

Google Life Sciences exec said it's time to "shake up" research on heart disease, the world's top killer

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/google-heart-association-team-up-on-new-research-venture/

Barbecued, fried meat may increase cancer risk

Researchers warn of the potential health risks of cooking meats at very high temperatures

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/barbecued-fried-meat-may-increase-cancer-risk/

Sex Is Safe for Heart Patients With a Defibrillator

New study should calm fears of patients and their partners, experts say



From: http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/atrial-fibrillation/news/20151109/sex-is-safe-for-heart-patients-with-a-defibrillator?src=RSS_PUBLIC

USDA Week In Review November 6



From: USDA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cu3VKsrvSdc

Barbecued, Pan-Fried Meat and Kidney Cancer Risk

High-heat cooking methods implicated in new study



From: http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/20151109/barbecued-pan-fried-meat-may-boost-kidney-cancer-risk?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Breath Carbon Monoxide May Point to Stroke Risk

People who exhaled higher concentrations of the gas were at increased odds for an attack, researchers say



From: http://www.webmd.com/stroke/news/20151108/carbon-monoxide-levels-in-breath-might-point-to-stroke-risk?src=RSS_PUBLIC

One Energy Drink Boosts Youths' Stress Hormone

Researchers also found the beverage pushed blood pressure levels higher



From: http://www.webmd.com/news/20151108/just-one-energy-drink-sends-young-adults-stress-hormone-levels-soaring?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Home cooking may help lower type 2 diabetes risk

Americans eat out much more than we used to, and changing those habits could make a difference in health

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/home-cooking-may-help-lower-type-2-diabetes-risk/

USDA Expands Investment in Water Conservation and Improvement in Nation's Largest Aquifer

WASHINGTON, November 9, 2015 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced USDA will invest $8 million in the Ogallala Aquifer Initiative (OAI) in Fiscal Year 2016 to help farmers and ranchers conserve billions of gallons of water annually while strengthening agricultural operations.

From: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?contentid=2015/11/0310.xml&contentidonly=true

Common Medication For Heart Failure Patients Does Not Increase Activity Level



From: Mayo Clinic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJTkB2Gy2Hc

Sunday, November 8, 2015

Hiking among best exercises to lose weight

A new study says that going for a hike is one of the best ways to stay in shape

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/hiking-among-best-exercises-to-lose-weight/