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Belgian Infant Contracts HIV Via Breast Milk

In 2012, a one-year-old boy in Belgium acquired HIV through his mother's breast milk, a rare but not impossible form of transmission in industrialized countries, doctors say.

By KATHRYN DOYLE

Does Vitamin D Help With Asthma? More Study Needed

Asthma sufferers who received vitamin D supplements for six months, in addition to their regular inhalers, could breathe a little easier than those who relied only on the inhalers, in a recent study in Iran.
Low Vitamin D Levels May Predict Dementia Risk

Elderly people with less vitamin D in their blood may be more likely to develop dementia and Alzheimer's disease than those with more, according to a new analysis of data from the mid-1990's.
High Fruit And Veggie Diet Linked To Lower Risk Of Heart Disease, Death

Researchers have more evidence linking a diet with lots of fruits and vegetables to better health outcomes. The idea that fruits and veggies are good for you isn't new, of course. What's new in this study is that researchers saw a dose-response relationship:
Russian Sanctions Threaten Both Europe's Farmers And Policymakers

Pascal Sauvetre, an apple farmer in Poitou-Charentes on France's Atlantic coast, has a headache beyond the usual concerns about weather and tree fungus: Polish apples.
Heinz Recalls Four Batches Of Infant Food In China

Ketchup maker H.J. Heinz Co has recalled some infant food in eastern China after it was found to contain lead in excess of the allowable limit, the company said on Monday.
Food Scare In China Is Good News For Thailand's CP Foods

Business is booming at Charoen Pokphand Foods Pcl (CPF) (CPF.BK), Thailand's biggest meat and animal feed producer, especially now it has won orders for chicken products from McDonald's Holding Co (Japan) (2702.T) after a food scare inChina.
One in Seven Americans Rely on Food Banks for weekly food: Study

One in seven Americans - 46 million people - rely on food pantries and meal service programs to feed themselves and their families, the study found.
Eating instant noodles may cause heart disease, stroke and diabetes

It's one of the most common foods among college students who are pinching pennies while they get through their studies, but just how healthy are instant noodles? Ramen may increase people's risk of metabolic changes linked to heart disease and stroke, new research finds.
Too little salt is unhealthy, New study finds

It's been recommended that too much sodium intake is bad for our health, but now a new study found that people who eat the least salt may be hurting their hearts.
Applegate Naturals Chicken Nuggets recalled, may contain plastic

A Georgia-based meat company is recalling over 15,000 pounds of frozen chicken nuggets after reports surfaced that consumers found small pieces of plastic in the meat, according to a press release from the FSIS.
Heart disease risk factors huger for women, African Americans

Chronic diseases that can increase a person's risk of heart attack or stroke have a greater impact on women and blacks, according to a new population-based study.
Coffee may help prevent Tinnitus, a ringing sound in your ears: Study

Coffee drinkers have another reason to reason and drink up. A new study found that coffee may be good for your ears.
Low levels of vitamin D may increase risk of developing dementia and Alzheimer's

Older people who are Vitamin D deficient are at a substantially increased risk of developing dementia, a study in the journal Neurology has found.
How to find out if a person is a narcissist or not

Are you curious as to whether one of your friends, family members or colleagues is a narcissist? The easiest way to find out is to just simply ask them.