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Doh! Top Science Journal Retractions of 2011
Bad science papers can have lasting effects. Consider the 1998 paper in the journal The Lancet that linked autism to the MMR vaccine for measles, mumps and rubella. That paper was fully retracted in 2010 upon evidence that senior author Andrew Wakefield had manipulated data and breached several proper ethical codes of conduct. Nevertheless the [...]
Bad science papers can have lasting effects. Consider the 1998 paper in the journal The Lancet that linked autism to the MMR vaccine for measles, mumps and rubella. That paper was fully retracted in 2010 upon evidence that senior author Andrew Wakefield had manipulated data and breached several proper ethical codes of conduct.
Nevertheless the erroneous paper continues to undermine public confidence in vaccines. After the Lancet article, MMR vaccination rates dipped sharply and havent fully rebounded.
Two Years Later, UM’s Hospital in Haiti Nurtures a Small But Mighty Seed
Medical volunteers from the U.S. still fly in weekly, but Haiti’s only trauma, critical care and rehabilitation hospital is staffed by Haitian doctors and nurses. A new education center to train hundreds of health professionals is under construction. The pathology lab boasts state-of-the art instruments. Out-patient clinics for wound care, prosthetics, physical therapy and other [...]
Medical volunteers from the U.S. still fly in weekly, but Haiti’s only trauma, critical care and rehabilitation hospital is staffed by Haitian doctors and nurses. A new education center to train hundreds of health professionals is under construction. The pathology lab boasts state-of-the art instruments. Out-patient clinics for wound care, prosthetics, physical therapy and other unique services see 150 patients a day. A
Rasayana: The Ayurveda Therapy of Rejuvenation
Rasayanas are the wonder drugs that aid in increasing your natural immunity, enhancing your general wellbeing, improving the functioning of all fundamental organs of the body, and keep the signs of early aging at bay. The word rasayana is made up of two words: rasa, which means humor of the body, and ayana, meaning source. [...]
Rasayanas are the wonder drugs that aid in increasing your natural immunity, enhancing your general wellbeing, improving the functioning of all fundamental organs of the body, and keep the signs of early aging at bay.
The word rasayana is made up of two words: rasa, which means humor of the body, and ayana, meaning source.
Avoiding Metabolic Syndrome Via The Mediterranean Diet
the mediterranean diet is quite a popular topic at the moment, and you will find some interesting information on the mediterranean diet in the article below. This should help introduce you to the topic and hopefully you will find the article relevant, and may even possibly share it with others. Don’t forget to let us [...]
the mediterranean diet is quite a popular topic at the moment, and you will find some interesting information on the mediterranean diet in the article below. This should help introduce you to the topic and hopefully you will find the article relevant, and may even possibly share it with others. Don’t forget to let us know what you think about the article in the comments section below.
Avoiding Metabolic Syndrome Via The Mediterranean Diet: A Sound Recipe For Healthy Living
The Mediterranean diet has proven beneficial effects not only regarding metabolic syndrome, but also on its individual components including waist circumference, HDL-cholesterol levels, triglycerides levels, blood pressure levels and glucose metabolism, according to a new study published in the March 15, 2011, issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
Epigenetics Offers New Clues to Mental Illness (preview)
In Brief New findings suggest that experiences can contribute to mental illness by adding or removing “epigenetic” marks on chromosomes. The Full post…
In Brief
- New findings suggest that experiences can contribute to mental illness by adding or removing “epigenetic” marks on chromosomes. The
Research Shows BMI and Waist Size Signal Cardiovascular Risks in Preschoolers
A Miller School childhood obesity research team has published a landmark, population-based study showing that multiethnic children as young as 3 who have elevated body mass indexes and large waistlines are already at risk for cardiovascular disease and facing a potentially dire future. Led by Sarah Messiah, Ph.D., M.P.H., research associate professor of pediatrics, the [...]
A Miller School childhood obesity research team has published a landmark, population-based study showing that multiethnic children as young as 3 who have elevated body mass indexes and large waistlines are already at risk for cardiovascular disease and facing a potentially dire future.
Led by Sarah Messiah, Ph.D., M.P.H., research associate professor of pediatrics, the study, “BMI, Waist Circumference, and Selected Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors Among Preschool-Age Children,” was published today in the online edition of Obesity. The
Ayurvedic Winter Wellness Tips
Welcome winters and welcome wellness! Not only for this cold season, but also for the seasons to come. This is the time to nourish health and well-being so as to cherish its upshot for the coming times. Let me suggest some useful tips that would help you to procure the benefits of the cold winter [...]
Welcome winters and welcome wellness! Not only for this cold season, but also for the seasons to come.
This is the time to nourish health and well-being so as to cherish its upshot for the coming times.
Let me suggest some useful tips that would help you to procure the benefits of the cold winter days to the fullest.
During winters, the gastric fire—or the jatharagni—inside the body becomes invigorated due to the external cold in the environment. This means that during these days your digestive power is at its crest, and this calls for keeping your stomach full with a somewhat heavy diet. Oth
