Category: Scientific/Technical Items
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Researchers Claim Energy Drinks Increase Heart Contraction Rates
An ongoing study presented at the Radiological Society of North America’s (RSNA’s) 99th Annual Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting has reportedly claimed that energy drinks “significantly increased” heart contraction rates in healthy adults one hour after consumption. According to a December 2, 2013, RSNA press release, researchers with the University of Bonn, Germany, used cardiac…
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SSB Consumption Allegedly Associated with Type I Endometrial Cancer
A recent study funded by the National Cancer Institute has allegedly linked higher intakes of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) to an increased risk of type I endometrial cancer. Maki Inoue-Choi, et al., “Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Intake and the Risk of Type I and Type II Endometrial Cancer among Postmenopausal Women,” Cancer, Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, December 2013.…
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Lead Content of Brewed Teas Target of New Study
Canadian researchers have warned that many off-the-shelf brewed teas purportedly contain lead in excess of levels considered safe for pregnant and lactating women. Gerry Schwarlfenberg, et al., “The Benefits and Risks of Consuming Brewed Tea: Beware of Toxic Element Contamination,” Journal of Toxicology, December 2013. Using 30 samples of black, green, white, and oolong teas…
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Phosphorus Intake Allegedly Tied to Increased Mortality Risk
A recent study has reportedly linked high phosphorus consumption to increased all-cause mortality in a healthy adult population, raising concerns about the use of inorganic phosphorus additives in processed food. Alex Chang, et al., “High dietary phosphorus intake is associated with all-cause mortality: results from NHANES-III,” American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, November 2013. Relying on…
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“Inflammatory Dietary Pattern” Allegedly Linked to Risk of Depression
A recent study has reportedly concluded that an “inflammatory dietary pattern” (IDP) is linked to higher depression risk, raising questions about whether chronic inflammation “may underlie the association between diet and depression.” Michael Lucas, et al., “Inflammatory dietary pattern and risk of depression among women,” Brain, Behavior and Immunity, October 2013. Defined as a dietary…
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Red Meat Consumption Purportedly Associated with Increased Mortality Risk
A recent meta-analysis has allegedly found that “high consumption of red meat, especially processed meat, may increase all-cause mortality.” Susanna Larsson and Nicola Orsini, “Red Meat and Processed Meat Consumption and All-Cause Mortality: A Meta-Analysis,” American Journal of Epidemiology, October 2013. Based on data from nine prospective studies, the meta-analysis focused on reported relative risks…
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Study Examines Prevalence of Abnormal Prion Protein Linked to vCJD
Public Health England researchers have reported that the abnormal prion protein (PrP) linked to variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (vCJD) the human form of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE)—is potentially more prevalent than previously thought, raising concerns about the cross-contamination risks associated with blood, blood products and surgical instruments. Noel Gill, et al., “Prevalent abnormal prion protein in…
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Soft Drink Consumption Allegedly Linked to Global Weight Gain
A recent study has allegedly concluded that soft drink consumption “is significantly linked to overweight, obesity and diabetes worldwide, including in low- and middle-income countries.” Sanjay Basu, et al., “Relationship of Soft Drink Consumption to Global Overweight, Obesity, and Diabetes: A Cross-National Analysis of 75 Countries,” American Journal of Public Health, November 2013. Relying on…