Government to test popular weight loss diets nationwide
Washington reports the Agriculture Department will study two leading plans, Atkins style low carb and Ornish style ultra low fat, to determine which is more effective and safe for reducing obesity. A panel will craft protocols as researchers at UC Davis direct the trials. The summit marks a shift from hunger to obesity with about 55 percent of Americans overweight and a quarter obese.
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Dean Ornish
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Nutrition Research Center
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Smoking linked to widespread severe gum disease study
A federal study links cigarette smoking to about half of adult periodontitis cases, with current and former smokers driving over half the disease. Current smokers show higher risk, ex-smokers after 11 years revert to baseline, highlighting tobacco cessation as key to reducing tooth loss.
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Enzyme failure linked to lupus in mouse study
German researchers report direct evidence that failure of the DNase I enzyme to clear cellular debris contributes to lupus. The Nature Genetics study on mice shows similar immune reactions to humans and supports the idea that impaired disposal of cellular waste predisposes lupus, with potential broader genetic causes.
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Gene Linked to Lupus Triggers Mouse Symptoms in Study
German researchers in Essen and Bochum bred mice lacking the DNase1 gene. At six to eight months, up to 73 percent showed lupus signs, suggesting DNase1 absence can promote autoimmunity while noting DNase1 is only one factor in a multifaceted disease. Researchers caution that supplementing the enzyme alone may not clear lupus, and hormonal, environmental, and workplace factors may also contribute.
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Van Halen Guitarist Undergoing Outpatient Cancer Center Treatment
Eddie Van Halen, co-founder of the rock group, was visiting the University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center in Houston for outpatient treatment. A hospital spokesman said he does not currently have cancer, and the band’s site noted the goal was to prevent cancer.
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