Health & Medicine - Tuesday, March 9, 2010 13:25 - 0 Comments
The sibling side effect of autism
Siblings of children with autism probably should be watched with appropriate academic supports in place, says Laura Lee McIntyre. “Our findings are rather positive overall, but these kids should be on our radar screens,” she adds. “It has been shown that around 30 percent of siblings of autistic children have some associated difficulties in behavior, learning, or development.”
U. OREGON (US)—A new study shows that some siblings of autistic preschoolers show signs of developing hyperactivity. Continue…
Health & Medicine - Mar 8, 2010 17:13 - 1 Comment
Gene linked to puzzling disorder in Amish kids
Researchers at Indiana University, with the help of one Amish father, have identified a gene responsible for a newly recognized disease. “Now that the gene has been identified, and we are aware of several autoimmune diseases involved, the heavy lifting of identifying and helping these children can begin,” says research Jean Molleston. (Courtesy: iStockphoto)
INDIANA U. (US)—Researchers have identified the recessive gene that causes a newly recognized autoimmune disorder affecting Amish children. Continue…
Health & Medicine - Mar 8, 2010 12:05 - 2 Comments
Glaucoma’s blindness starts in the brain
“If you followed the disease long enough, eventually the optic nerve, then the retina, show signs of degeneration,” explains David Calkins (above). “So the degeneration works in reverse order. It starts in the brain and works its way back to the retina so that in the very latest stages of the disease, the earliest structures, the ones nearest the eye, are the last to go.” (Credit: Joe Howell)
VANDERBILT (US)—The first sign of injury in glaucoma occurs in the brain, not the eye as previously thought. A new study shows glaucoma is very much like other central nervous system diseases. Continue…
Health & Medicine - Mar 5, 2010 12:46 - 0 Comments
Fiber in food calms angry immune cells
The study demonstrates that the amount of soluble fiber necessary to achieve these health benefits is a reasonable, not a pharmacological, amount. The recommended daily dietary recommendation is 28 to 35 grams of total fiber, but most of the FDA’s health claims are for insoluble fiber, and that’s where things get a bit complicated, Christina Sherry explains. “Not all fiber is created equal, although you wouldn’t know that by reading nutrition labels.”
U. ILLINOIS (US)—Soluble fiber—found in oats, apples, and nuts—reduces inflammation associated with obesity-related diseases and strengthens the immune system, according to a new study. Continue…
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