New research targets childhood ‘picky eating’ as a selective eating disoder: Gluten-free recipe included

Duke University is currently conducting a survey titled, “Finding Foods Fearful: A Study of Children and Adolescents with a Fear of Trying New Foods.” In an attempt to “develop new treatments, help parents feel less blamed, and learn more about the development of taste…

Baby Boomer or elder? You CAN prevent mental decline as you age

A review of studies that have aimed to prevent cognitive decline, including dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, has found little to no evidence that Big Pharma’s pills offer any help at all. However, the study, which was just published in the Canadian Medical Association…

Increasing number of parents refusing HPV vaccine for daughters

More and more parents are just saying “no” to the human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccine, according to a new study by the Mayo Clinic. In fact, the researchers who conducted the study, which involved analyzing vaccination data for teens ages 13 to 17 in the 2008-10 National…

For smokers, low levels of vitamin D may lead to cancer

New research shows that decreased levels of vitamin D may predispose smokers to developing tobacco-related cancer. This study illustrates that simple vitamin D blood tests and supplements have the potential to improve smokers’ health.

Empathic therapy vs. modern psychiatry: The future of human services

Three years ago my wife Ginger and I decided to form the Center for the Study of Empathic Therapy, Education and Living (a nonprofit 501c3). The organization is founded on twin principles of equal importance: First, modern psychiatric theory and practice does more harm…

Shocking new cell phone radiation study reveals increased brain tumor risk for children

A shocking new cell phone radiation study conducted on New Zealand adolescents and their cell phone usage asks the question, “Are children at increased risk of brain tumors already?” The conclusion of the study is even more shocking than the question because it implicates…

Increasingly rare gut infection reduces risk of stroke, lung cancer

A gut infection that is increasingly rare in wealthier countries actually reduces the risk of strokes and some cancers, according to a study conducted by researchers from New York University (NYU) and published in the journal Gut. “The significance of this study is…

Children who watch more TV are more likely to grow into sociopaths

The more TV a person watches during childhood, the more likely they are to become a sociopath as an adult, according to a study conducted by researchers from the University of Otago in New Zealand and published in the journal Pediatrics. Notably, the study ruled out…

Cut your heart attack risk dramatically by simply eating more berries

A recent study concluded that eating three or more servings of strawberries and/or blueberries per week protects against cardiovascular disease and heart attacks on women. Only women? This study was for dietary influences that increase heart and cardiovascular health…

Obesity leads to vitamin D deficiency, study suggests

Obesity can lead to a lack of vitamin D circulating in the body, a new study suggests. Efforts to tackle obesity should thus also help to reduce levels of vitamin D deficiency in the population, says the lead investigator of the study.

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