Why aren't Infertile Couples Tested for Coeliac Disease?

Millions of people have celiac disease, but most don’t know they have it, in part because symptoms can be so varied. It is an often overlooked digestive disorder that causes damage to the small intestine when gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley and rye, is eaten.

Infertility seems to be more common in women with untreated celiac disease. Other gynecological and obstetrical problems may also be more common, including miscarriages and preterm births.

For men, problems can include abnormal sperm -- such as lower sperm numbers, altered shape, and reduced function. Men with untreated celiac disease may also have lower testosterone levels.

The good news is that with a simple blood test and proper treatment with a gluten-free diet and correction of nutritional deficiencies, the prognosis for future pregnancies is much improved.

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New York Times February 3, 2010

8 Top Tips for Reducing Dementia Risk

There are lifestyle changes you can adopt that may reduce your chance of developing dementia by as much as 20 percent. A panel of independent experts evaluated more than 70 research papers and articles to come up with this series of tips for reducing your risk. 1. Exercise 2. Avoid Obesity 3. Normalise Blood Pressure 4. Avoid all Tobacco 5. Follow a Mediterranean Diet 6. Be Socially Active 7. Brain Training To read more,
BBC News February 3, 2010

Shopper's Guide to Pesticides

The latest study done by the Environmental Working Group put together a shoppers guide to pesiticide residues on fruit and vegetables.

The six fruits or vegetables with the highest pesticide load were Peaches, Apples, Sweet Bell Pepper, Celery, Nectarine and Strawberries.

Source: Food News www.foodnews.org

Fish Oil Retards Ageing

Omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil preserve the genetic "fuse" that determines the lifespan of cells, say scientists. Research suggests that omega-3 has a direct effect on biological ageing by slowing down the rate at which protective caps on the ends of chromosomes shorten.

Source: The Guardian Weekly 29.01.10 31

Fish Oil supplements can dramatically reduce the chance of young people developing psychosis or schizophrenia, Australian researchers say.

Source: Article - Nick Miller Sydney Morning Herald Feb 2, 2010

Synthetic Hormone Replacement Doubles Risk of Lung Cancer

In the September issue of The Lancet, Dr. Apar Ganti, of the University of Nebraska, argued that because Prempo shows no protection against coronary heart diesease, it's questionable whether hormone replacement should be used at all. September 29, 2009.