Carbs vs Fat in the Diet – Kevin Hall, NIH. Credit: NIH Intramural Research Program Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–August 13, 2015. In a recent study, restricting dietary fat led to body fat loss at a rate 68 percent higher than cutting the same number of carbohydrate calories when adults with obesity ate[Read More…]
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Research Reveals Unintended Consequences of Inappropriate Medical Food Use in Managing Patients with a Type of Metabolic Disorder
Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–August 13, 2015. Many “medical foods” are designed to help manage patients with rare inborn errors of metabolism (IEMs), and can help prevent serious and life-threatening complications. However, such special foods may cause harm in some patients when their use is not carefully monitored and managed, according to a[Read More…]
Large Percentage of Youth With HIV May Lack Immunity to Measles, Mumps, Rubella
NIH study finds those vaccinated before starting modern HIV therapy may be at risk Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–August 13, 2015. Between one-third and one-half of individuals in the United States who were infected with HIV around the time of birth may not have sufficient immunity to ward off measles, mumps, and rubella—even[Read More…]
Fetal ECG Readings Offer No Advantage Over Heart Rate Monitoring During Labor
NIH network finds similar results for infants delivered with, without ECG Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–August 13, 2015. A new technology that tracks the electrical activity of the fetal heart offers no advantages over conventional technology in preventing birth complications, according to a new study by the National Institutes of Health. The technology[Read More…]
‘Earth Overshoot Day’ Marks Deficit in Planet’s Natural Resources
Overconsumption Pushing Earth Into Overshoot Earlier Each Year TUCSON, Ariz.—(ENEWSPF)–August 13, 2015. Today is Earth Overshoot Day, the day humanity exhausts the resources the planet can replenish in a year. This year overshoot comes four and a half months too soon and a week earlier than last year. The Center[Read More…]
‘More Ticks in More Places’ Calls for National Strategy
Annapolis, MD–(ENEWSPF)–August 11, 2015 – The Entomological Society of America (ESA) recently released a statement supporting the creation and implementation of a national strategy using Integrated Tick Management to better control tick populations and reduce the rapidly escalating impact of tick-borne diseases such as Rocky Mountain spotted fever, tularemia, and Lyme[Read More…]
New Video: Attacks on Planned Parenthood Show 2016 Candidates Standing by Extremists and Domestic Terrorists
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 11, 2015. In light of new polling showing a majority of voters in battleground states supporting Planned Parenthood against efforts to defund the critical health services they provide to women across the country, NARAL Pro-Choice America released a short explainer video on the anti-abortion extremists and domestic terrorists behind the[Read More…]
Space Station Cargo Ship Departure to Air on NASA TV
The Russian Progress 58 cargo craft delivered several tons of food, fuel and supplies to the International Space Station on Feb. 17, 2015 and is set to undock and burn up in the Earth’s atmosphere on re-entry Aug. 14, 2015. Credits: NASA Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 11 2015. NASA Television will broadcast[Read More…]
NASA TV to Host Perseid Meteor Shower Program
Astronomer Fred Bruenjes recorded a series of many 30 second long exposures spanning about six hours on the night of Aug. 11 and early morning of Aug. 12, 2004 using a wide angle lens. Combining those frames which captured meteor flashes, he produced this dramatic view of the Perseids of[Read More…]
As Heroin Crisis Escalates, State of Illinois Falls to 3rd Worst in Providing Treatment
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 11, 2015. While the heroin-use crisis in Illinois and the nation continues to grow, the state is falling alarmingly far behind the rest of the country in providing treatment for users who need help in overcoming addiction, a new study by Roosevelt University shows. A review of treatment capacity[Read More…]
