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) What Else Is New? New scientific findings suggest that artificial food colors and additives (AFCAs) are associated with increased hyperactivity in children. More evidence on Soda: Is just one a day too much for your heart? Does TV make children smart? artificial food colorings ) 8 and hyperactivity A randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled clinical trial published in The Lancet presents additional evidence that artificial food colors and additives (AFCAs) in the diet cause hyperactivity in children. The 153 3-year-old children and 144 8/9-year-olds included in the study consumed either a placebo mix or test drinks containing sodium benzoate preservatives plus one of two AFCA mixes (A or B). To assess hyperactivity levels in both age groups, the researchers used aggregated z-scores of observed behaviors and ratings by parents and teachers. In addition, the 8/9-yearolds took a computerized test of attention. Compared with placebo, mix A had statistically significant adverse effects on 3-year-olds, whereas mix B did not. The 8/9-year-olds showed statistically significant adverse effects from both mixes. The authors concluded that artificial food colors and/or sodium benzoate preservatives in the diet result in increased hyperactivity in 3-year-old and 8/9-year-old children in the general population. The Lancet 2007;370(9598):1560-1567 Increased consumption of sugary drinks, already linked to obesity and diabetes among children and teens and to high blood pressure in adults, may also increase the risk of metabolic syndrome, which in turn increases chances of developing heart disease and/or diabetes. A new study published in the July 31 2007 issue of the American Heart Association’s journal Circulation found that the prevalence of metabolic syndrome was 44 to 48 percent higher among people who drank as little as one soda a day, either diet or regular, as compared to those who drank less than one. The study did not determine whether soda consumption constitutes a true risk factor in itself or is simply a marker for other behaviors that promote metabolic syndrome. People who drink soda habitually also tend to consume more total calories and high-fat foods, smoke more, and exercise less than people who do not. Sodas may also displace healthier beverages in the diet or encourage a sweet tooth. Needless to say, the soda industry took issue with the findings. Circulation 2007;116:480-488 Child psychologists and pediatricians advise beginning early with normal social interactions with other toddlers, using normal language (not baby talk) with babies and toddlers, and finding playful ways to introduce children to logical processes. But parents don’t always have a lot of time to spend talking to their babies, keeping them occupied, or reading to them on a regular basis. That’s why parents in the USA are increasingly using television, with its special children’s programs, as an educational aid. A recent study explored this topic, asking whether TV promotes child development or whether parents simply permit TV watching for egotistical reasons. In a telephone survey, 40 percent of parents admitted to allowing their three-month-old babies to watch television on a regular basis. According to the same survey, 90 percent of two-year-olds spend 1.5 hours a day in front of the TV. The respondents said they believed television would help their children develop language skills, but they also admitted that they used television to keep kids entertained and as an electronic babysitter. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med 2007;161:473-479 Journal of Biomedical Therapy 2008 ) Vol. 2, No. 1
) What Else Is New? Educational aid or electronic babysitter? A recent US survey shows that parents let their infants and toddlers watch television on a regular basis. A happy partnership helps to prevent the development of CHD. Live hard, die young Mortality rates of rock and pop stars are significantly higher (more than 1.7 times) than rates for their age peers in the general population. The average age of death for pop musicians is unusually low: 42 years in North America and only 32 years in Europe, according to the findings of an epidemiological study. The most frequent causes of death are drugs (31%), cancer (20%), accidents (16%), and suicide (9%). In later life, when stars are no longer in the spotlight, their mortality rates begin to return to population levels. Even then, however, drug and alcohol abuse remain significant causes of death. Of particular concern is the fact that rock stars are serving as poor role models for teens, who need to be encouraged not to imitate the lifestyles of their idols. J Epidemiol Community Health 2007;61:896-901 Marital discord is bad for the heart An unhappy marriage puts heart health at risk. A study followed 9,011 British subjects for 12 years. Most of them (8,499) did not have heart disease when the study began. During the observation period, 589 developed coronary heart disease. In analysis of the participants’ living situations, unhappy partnerships emerged as an independent risk factor. Arch Intern Med 2007;167(18):1951-1957 Love handles are hereditary For the first time, scientists have identified a specific gene on chromosome 16 that is instrumental in increasing body mass index and is involved in the development of diabetes mellitus. This variant of the FTO (fat mass and obesity associated) gene is a reproducible variant in the first intron. The association with excess weight was found in several cohorts with a total of 38,759 participants. Individuals with a homozygous risk allele were 1.67 times more likely to become obese and averaged 3 kg heavier. The connection is first observed around age six and is independent of gender and ethnicity. In the future, individuals predisposed to obesity will be able to take preventive measures early in life. Science 2007;316(5826):889-894 FOR PROFESSIONAL USE ONLY The information contained in this journal is meant for professional use only, is meant to convey general and/or specific worldwide scientific information relating to the products or ingredients referred to for informational purposes only, is not intended to be a recommendation with respect to the use of or benefits derived from the products and/or ingredients (which may be different depending on the regulatory environment in your country), and is not intended to diagnose any illness, nor is it intended to replace competent medical advice and practice. IAH or anyone connected to, or participating in this publication does not accept nor will it be liable for any medical or legal responsibility for the reliance upon or the misinterpretation or misuse of the scientific, informational and educational content of the articles in this journal. The purpose of the Journal of Biomedical Therapy is to share worldwide scientific information about successful protocols from orthodox and complementary practitioners. The intent of the scientific information contained in this journal is not to “dispense recipes” but to provide practitioners with “practice information” for a better understanding of the possibilities and limits of complementary and integrative therapies. Some of the products referred to in articles may not be available in all countries in which the journal is made available, with the formulation described in any article or available for sale with the conditions of use and/or claims indicated in the articles. It is the practitioner’s responsibility to use this information as applicable and in a manner that is permitted in his or her respective jurisdiction based on the applicable regulatory environment. We encourage our readers to share their complementary therapies, as the purpose of the Journal of Biomedical Therapy is to join together like-minded practitioners from around the globe. Written permission is required to reproduce any of the enclosed material. The articles contained herein are not independently verified for accuracy or truth. They have been provided to the Journal of Biomedical Therapy by the author and represent the thoughts, views and opinions of the article’s author. ) 9 Journal of Biomedical Therapy 2008 ) Vol. 2, No. 1
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