Glucosamine may raise blood sugar in some readers
Richard Harkness discusses glucosamine and potential insulin resistance risks. He cites anecdotal reports of high blood sugar in diabetics and advises people with diabetes to avoid or monitor glucosamine under medical supervision. Non diabetics should also check glucose levels, and consider reducing or stopping if levels rise.
Aviary brings life to nursing home residents
At Rehab and Care Center of Jackson County in Murphysboro, residents interact with a 7 by 5 foot aviary housing finches waxbills nuns doves and a canary. Staff feed the birds boiled eggs and seed while Living Design maintains the exhibit with quarterly cleanings and replacements. Residents of all ages and conditions find the aviary calming and engaging.
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Murphysboro
Jackson County
Pat McCleland
McCleland
India
Living Design
Purdue science aims at insulin pills for diabetes
Purdue University researchers, led by Nicholas Peppas, report an acrylic gel coating that may let insulin survive the stomach and be absorbed in the small intestine. Tested in rats and dogs, the approach could overcome prior failures of oral insulin therapies. Researchers note diabetes affects about 16 million Americans.
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Nicholas Peppas
Purdue
Aaron Foss
The
Associated Press
Soy Formula Theory Falls in Young Adult Development
A study of 811 people ages 20 to 34 who were fed soy milk or cow’s milk as infants finds no increased risk of abnormal sexual development. The group includes 248 soy fed and 563 cow milk fed subjects from University of Iowa trials (1965–1978) with some medical records reviewed by University of Pennsylvania researchers.
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University of Iowa
The
University of Pennsylvania
Smoking trends foresee tobacco deaths in China study
Hong Kong researchers warn Mainland China will face an epidemic of tobacco related deaths if current smoking trends persist. They compare causes of death for smoking and nonsmoking Chinese adults in Hong Kong noting higher tumor and vascular deaths among smokers. China accounts for 20 percent of the world population and 30 percent of global cigarette consumption.
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China
Hong Kong
Mainland China
Community Health Calendar Of Support Groups And Clinics
A detailed fall health calendar lists support groups and clinics across Jackson, Franklin, Williamson, and adjacent counties. Events include Acquired and Traumatic Brain Injury support in Carbondale, Alzheimer's groups in Anna and Marion, arthritis and diabetes support in Herrin Benton and Carbondale, and various health screenings at Union County Hospital District, Walmart Anna, and local hospitals. Information lines and contact emails provided for organizer coordination.
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Dave Davenport
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Union County Hospital
Anna
Parkway Manor
Marion
Jan Waddell
Franklin-Williamson
Benton
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