Health news 15th October 2010

[Northerner]

AMRC charities voice concern over changing climate for UK scienceSeventy eight member charities, including Diabetes UK, joined the AMRC in a letter to The Times to ask highlight that they have asked the coalition government to sustain science funding and ensure an environment that allows charities to fund research on behalf of patients. Full version of the letter featured on the AMRC website.

http://www.amrc.org.uk/news_2010_amrc-charities-voice-concern-over-changing-climate-for-uk-science


Diabetes UK to fund new research

National charity Diabetes UK has announced it will fund a new research project designed to reduce the risk of birth defects in babies born to mothers with the condition and improve the outcome for pregnant women. Dr Iain Frame quoted.

http://nursinginpractice.com/defaul...esearch&page=article.display&article.id=23404


Wheels are turning for fundraising ride
A CHARITY is urging keen cyclists to get involved in Devon's first Big Bike Ride in Haldon Forest. Diabetes UK is staging the bike ride on Sunday, October 24, to help raise cash for those suffering with the condition.

http://www.thisissouthdevon.co.uk/n...sing-ride/article-2755612-detail/article.html



Prostate cancer urine test nearsBritish scientists have moved a step closer to developing a simple urine test to identify men at risk of getting prostate cancer. They have discovered that a protein found in urine is affected by a genetic change linked to the cancer.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-11538881


Watermelon 'lowers blood pressure'Eating watermelon can lower blood pressure and protect against prehypertension, which can lead to heart disease, scientists claim. Amino acids found in the fruit improved the performance of arteries and lowered blood pressure in each of nine subjects with prehypertension, researchers reported.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sponsore...8065442/Watermelon-lowers-blood-pressure.html


More genes discovered that contribute to obesity in childrenA group of obesity genes has been found by scientists that make it harder for some children to stay slim. Researchers found the gene variants although rare in society were common in extremely obese children.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/h...d-that-contribute-to-obesity-in-children.html


Cancer is man-made disease, say scientistsCANCER is solely a man-made *disease caused by lifestyle factors such as pollution and diet, according to a study by British scientists. The team investigated ancient Egyptian remains, looking for signs of the disease. They diagnosed cancer in an Egyptian mummy for the first time ? but they say finding just one case after examining hundreds of mummies proves the disease was then extremely rare.

http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/205472/Cancer-is-a-man-made-disease-say-scientists


Bone drugs could raise fracture risk: Warning to hundreds of thousands of womenHundreds of thousands of women taking drugs for osteoporosis could be at risk of serious fractures in their legs. Doctors warn that the most commonly prescribed group of treatments, bisphosphonates, may cause breaks in the thigh bone.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/a...re-risk-Warning-hundreds-thousands-women.html

 

[FM001]

I would like to add another food to the 'watermelon lowers blood pressure' article.........beetroot! This delicious vegetable is great in salads or as a sandwich filling, it doesn't have to be pickled and is best bought already cooked in the vacuum packs in most supermarkets, usually 50-60p for a pack of four. Toby.

 

[Northerner]

I would like to add another food to the 'watermelon lowers blood pressure' article.........beetroot! This delicious vegetable is great in salads or as a sandwich filling, it doesn't have to be pickled and is best bought already cooked in the vacuum packs in most supermarkets, usually 50-60p for a pack of four. Toby.

Problem is that watermelon is very high GI, I believe....and I HATE beetroot unless it is part of a beetroot chocolate cake - the only way I can eat it and also not good for my BG Actually, that's not true, I quite enjoyed the borsht (beetroot soup) I had in Russia, perhaps I should dig out a recipe!

 

[Steff]

I would like to add another food to the 'watermelon lowers blood pressure' article.........beetroot! This delicious vegetable is great in salads or as a sandwich filling, it doesn't have to be pickled and is best bought already cooked in the vacuum packs in most supermarkets, usually 50-60p for a pack of four. Toby.

Thanks Toby I have been buying organic beetroot in the packs of 4 all this week and been having it with salad..goes lovely with a nice piece of yorkshire ham to.

 

[FM001]

Problem is that watermelon is very high GI, I believe....and I HATE beetroot unless it is part of a beetroot chocolate cake - the only way I can eat it and also not good for my BG Actually, that's not true, I quite enjoyed the borsht (beetroot soup) I had in Russia, perhaps I should dig out a recipe!

Watermelon is high in the glycemic index at 80, but beetroot is medium at 64. The toatal carbs for cooked beetroot is 10g of carbs per 100g serving ( Calorie, Carb and Fat Bible 2010) which isn't too high in carbs at all. Toby.

 

[Northerner]

Watermelon is high in the glycemic index at 80, but beetroot is medium at 64. The toatal carbs for cooked beetroot is 10g of carbs per 100g serving ( Calorie, Carb and Fat Bible 2010) which isn't too high in carbs at all. Toby.

Actually, I meant the other ingredients of the beetroot chocolate cake probably wouldn't be good! But, on your recommendation, I have just bought some beetroot and am going to attempt some borsht! 🙂 I'd better inject for it afterwards though, in case it gets spat out 😱 ')