December 2024

December 21

Research in 4 continents links outdoor air pollution to differences in children’s brains
Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience, Volume 69, October 2024, 101436

Obesity increases risk of mental disorders throughout life
Complexity Science Hub Vienna 05/30/23

How RFK Jr’s long time friend Mark Hyman built a wellness empire
By Brendan Borrell,  New York Times  12/18/24

A low omega-6, omega-3 rich diet and fish oil may slow prostate cancer growth
Journal of Clinical Oncology, 2024; DOI: 10.1200/JCO.24.00608

Dietary sources of vitamin C May lower risk for metabolic syndrome
Metabolic Syndrome and Related Disorders, Published Online: 28 October 2024

Cardiovascular protection tracks with wine intake, now provable with urinary marker
By Nicole Lou, PREDIMED trial. Medpage today  December 18, 2024

Science update: green tea compound may inhibit processes promoting uterine fibroid growth, NIH-funded study suggests
Scientific Reports. 2023. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-35212-6

Taking high-dose vitamin D supplements for five years did not affect the incidence of Type 2 diabetes
By JyrkinVirtanen,  Townsend Letter  December 13, 2024

Prenatal vitamin D supplementation increased bone density in children
The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 120(5), 1134–1142. doi:10.1016/j.ajcnut.2024.09.014.

Is the internet impairing your medical memory
By Nikhil Bhaskar, MSc, and Edward Feller, MD, Medpage Today  November 19, 2024

The benefits of removing toxic chemicals from plastics
PNAS 121 (52) e2412714121

‘I don’t feel your pain’: How alcohol increases aggression Study finds link to increase in pain threshold
Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, 2024; DOI: 10.15288/jsad.24-00144

Aphthous ulcer-a rare effect of losartan
Indian Journal of Pharmacy Practice, 2023; 16(2):163-165 

December 14

Exclusive warning as experts discover weight loss jabs like Ozempic render breast cancer chemo ineffective
By Emily Stearn, DailyMail.com  December 12, 2024

Ultra-processed foods implicated in psoriasis activity
JAMA Dermatology. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2024.4832

Study reveals lasting effects of common herbicide on brain health
Journal of Neuroinflammation, 2024; 21 (1) DOI: 10.1186/s12974-024-03290-6

Beer weed killer score
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New study reveals intimidation tactics against researchers by tobacco, ultra-processed food and alcohol sectors
Health Promotion International, Volume 39, Issue 6, December 2024, daae153

Morgan&Morgan files lawsuit over allegedly harmful, addictive ultra-processed food
Morgan & Morgan America’s Largest Injury Law Firm

Some ultra-processed foods are as addictive as cigarettes and cocaine
By Mikaela Conley, usrtk.org  Feb 28, 2024

Vegetarians consume more ultra-processed foods than those who regularly eat meat
By Bob Yirka, Medical Xpress  November 27, 2024

Study shows omega-3 protects against heart failure
Mayo Clinic Proceedings Volume 99, Issue 12p1857-1859December 2024

A healthy diet helps the weight battle with chronic pain
University of South Australia,  December 9, 2024

Long-term antibiotic use may elevate risk for rheumatoid arthritis
by Mary Stroka  Rheumatology Advisor  December 4, 2024

Scientists identify previously unknown compound in drinking water
Science, 2024; 386 (6724): 882 DOI: 10.1126/science.adk6749

Urolithin A’s benefits for muscle strength and endurance get RCT boost
Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition21(1). https://doi.org/10.1080/15502783.2024.2419388

December 7

Mitochondrial calcium uptake declines during aging and is directly activated by oleuropein to boost energy metabolism and skeletal muscle performance
Cell Metabolism Available online 26 November 2024

Gen Z are tired
By Lucy Notarantonio, Newsweek  November 26, 2024

Super Bowl champ Ryan Clark offers own perspective on Damar Hamlin: ‘At 24, I didn’t even know I could die’
By Ryab Gaydos, Fox News Jan 3, 2023

Blood doctors call foul on NCAA’s screening for sickle cell
By Scott Hensley, NPR  January 12, 2012

NCAA’s sickle cell screening hints at discrimination
By Yun Xie, aaas.org  November 2, 2010

Daily chores may provide cardiovascular protection in women who don’t exercise
By Nicole Lou, Medpage Today  December 3, 2024

United Healthcare’s disturbing track record of rejecting claims as CEO Brian Thompson is shot dead in New York
By Laura Parnaby, Daily Mail.com  December 4, 2024

Expert reaction to social media posts about cattle feed additive Bovaer
Science Media Centre  December 3, 2024

Evidence is growing that microbes in your mouth contribute to cancer
By Linda Geddes, New Science November 18, 2024

New cholesterol guidelines could drastically reduce statin use for millions
JAMA Intern Med. 2024;184(8):963–970. doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2024.1302

Carrageenan and insulin resistance in humans: a randomized double-blind cross-over trial
BMC Med 22, 558 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12916-024-03771-8

Yes, you really should toss that black plastic spatula
By Samantha Reddy, WSJ  November 27, 2024

Silly Rabbit! Original Trix with artificial colors is back after customers revolt
By Annie Gasparro, WSJ  September 21, 2017

What is the best-selling cereal in the United States?
https://www.kulicksfrenchtoastrecipes.com/the-19-most-popular-cereals-based-on-boxes-sold/
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We battled Big Food. Can RFK, Jr succeed where we failed?
By Thomas Farley and Tom Friedan, WSJ Novermber 29, 2024

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