Patty W Siri-Tarino, Qi Sun, Frank B Hu, Ronald M Krauss
Mar 1, 2010; 91:535-546
Cardiovascular disease risk
February 28, 2010
Staying alive: Insufficient vitamin C causes perinatal lethality in mice
Vitamin C is indispensible for life. We obtain all our vitamin C from out diet and several tightly regulated processes control our vitamin C levels. One protein involved in this is Slc23a1, but its in vivo importance has not been determined. However, researchers have now identified several crucial functions for Slc23a1 in mice: it is involved in absorption of vitamin C by the kidney and in perinatal survival.
Meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies evaluating the association of saturated fat with cardiovascular disease
Patty W Siri-Tarino, Qi Sun, Frank B Hu, Ronald M Krauss
Mar 1, 2010; 91:535-546
Cardiovascular disease risk
Mar 1, 2010; 91:535-546
Cardiovascular disease risk
Choking is a leading cause of injury and death among children
Choking is a leading cause of injury and death among children, especially those younger than 4 years of age. The majority of choking-related incidents among children are associated with food, coins and toys.
Is Anaphylaxis Triggered By Eating Meat More Common Than We Think?
According to research presented at the 2010 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI), a carbohydrate in meat called alpha-gal is an under recognized culprit in patients with recurring anaphylaxis…