Colorectal cancer (CRC) patients seem to have a better chance of survival if they have already been living a healthy lifestyle before their diagnosis, research shows. d The American Cancer Society estimates that, in 2015, over 130,000 people in the US will be diagnosed with CRC, and more than 49,000 of them will die as…
Forensic scientists in England have used a cat DNA database to identify cat hair found on a dead body, and help convict the killer. g The UK’s first cat database of DNA from British cats was established by forensic scientists at the University of Leicester, and has already helped to solve a homicide. When the…
A few weeks ago I attended our final AMWA-NE Chapter meeting for the year, and I have to say, it was a great evening. We met for good food and wine at an Italian restaurant, in Wellesley, MA, and were fortunate enough to have a guest speaker for the evening – Dr Julian Seifter, a…
A diet high in vegetable fat is superior to a low-fat diet for reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease b February was American Heart Month, and it’s probably no coincidence that it also marked the release of a landmark study from Spain, reporting how a Mediterranean diet supplemented with extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) or nuts…
Were you one of the 50% of Americans who set up a New Year’s resolution last month as you rang out the old, and rang in the new? If so, I’m sure it’s no surprise to you to learn that although some people manage to stick with their goals, the majority, however, give up. “What a…
Ever wondered how scientists declare their love? Well, check out some data that was shared in the British newspaper, “The Guardian”…. j Even back in history, scientists worked hard to pursue their love interests: In a classic piece of work by Jacques-Louis David, an influential French neoclassical painter, Antoine-Laurent de Lavoisier, the “father of modern…
Dropped foods with high salt or sugar content may be safer to eat than other foods, study reports. h This finding has important implications for followers of the “3-Second Rule”, and was reported by researchers at Manchester Metropolitan University in England, on behalf of Vileda, a household products company. Are you a proponent of the…
Researchers find that pets may actually help to reduce allergies. July 13th – children who grow up with a dog in the house may be less likely to develop allergies and respiratory infections later on in life, new research suggests. Kei Fujimura, PhD, and colleagues, presented their findings on June 19th at the 112th General Meeting…
Are you someone with a sedentary job? A recent study showed that breaking up long periods of sitting time by finding ways to move regularly, and increasing activity level, may have important implications for patients with diabetes, as well as reducing cardiovascular disease risk. Although the study involved overweight individuals, this is obviously good advice for…
Physicians should be reminded of the potential for medication errors by pet-owning patients and veterinarians as a result of self-medication. This was the message from a case reported in a clinical communication to the editor by Harmeet Singh Narula, MD, from the Department of Medicine, SUNY Stony Brook, NY, in this month’s American Journal of…
