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A Dietary Approach To Cardiovascular Disease And Cancer: Does A Plant Based Diet Help Prevent And Reverse Cardiovascular Disease And Cancer?, Chana Wircberg
A Dietary Approach To Cardiovascular Disease And Cancer: Does A Plant Based Diet Help Prevent And Reverse Cardiovascular Disease And Cancer?, Chana Wircberg
The Science Journal of the Lander College of Arts and Sciences
Modern Western societies seem to suffer from a veritable epidemic of serious diseases, two of the most serious of which are cardiovascular disease and cancer. In contrast, hunter and gatherer groups have a very low incidence of such diseases. Despite the diversity of hunter and gather diets, they all share the same characteristic: the absence of a Western diet. This suggests that there is something uniquely inflammatory about a Western diet, which is high in both fats and carbohydrates. Departures from a Western diet appear to result in better health. Experimental studies have shown that heart disease can be reversed …
Full Issue: Volume 9, Number 2
Full Issue: Volume 9, Number 2
The Science Journal of the Lander College of Arts and Sciences
No abstract provided.
Itch Mediation And How It Differs From Pain, Nechama Rappaport
Itch Mediation And How It Differs From Pain, Nechama Rappaport
The Science Journal of the Lander College of Arts and Sciences
Itch, to most, is a common nuisance, although when chronic it can negatively affect quality of life. It is obvious that itch is processed differently than pain, but how it differs is not clear. Researchers have been trying to find a path that specifically mediates itch. They have found that itch is mediated through at least two different pathways: histamine dependent and histamine independent. However, many of the mediators involved in the transduction of itch also mediate pain. Although some itch-specific neurons have been found, the majority of the pruritogenic neurons are also responsive to pain stimuli. Two theories that …
Cognitive Effects Of Breastfeeding, Abraham Englard
Cognitive Effects Of Breastfeeding, Abraham Englard
The Science Journal of the Lander College of Arts and Sciences
This paper explores the cognitive effects of breastfeeding through Intelligence Testing and Imaging Testing that compares IQ, success, and brain structure of individuals that were breastfed, formula fed, and both breastfed and formula fed. Intelligence studies available are widespread for all age groups and signify a causal relationship between breastfeeding and intelligence. However, imaging testing is not as extensive, but shows a strong correlation between cognitive development and breastfeeding. The mechanism of breast milk’s impact on cognitive development is at an exploratory phase, with a possibility that docosahexaenoic and arachidonic acids, along with other nutrients found in breast milk, contribute …
Effects Of Vaccine Preservatives And Adjuvants On Childhood Neurodevelopment, Reut Raveh
Effects Of Vaccine Preservatives And Adjuvants On Childhood Neurodevelopment, Reut Raveh
The Science Journal of the Lander College of Arts and Sciences
Parental concerns about the safety of childhood vaccinations began in the 1990’s and continue until today. A primary concern of many parents is whether the adjuvants and preservatives added to the vaccines have the potential to cause neurodevelopmental disorders in young children. An overview of various studies was done to determine if thimerosal affects childhood neurodevelopment with studies suggesting that thimerosal potentially causes neurodevelopmental disorders. However, some studies suggest the opposite. As a result it is impossible to conclude whether thimerosal affects childhood neurodevelopment. However, measures should be taken to remove thimerosal from the childhood vaccination schedule. Additionally, the studies …
How Compatible Is Cow’S Milk With The Human Immune System?, Mindy Knopfler
How Compatible Is Cow’S Milk With The Human Immune System?, Mindy Knopfler
The Science Journal of the Lander College of Arts and Sciences
Cow’s milk has been part of the human diet for at least 8,000 years and provides a rich source of proteins, lipids, vitamins, and minerals. Despite its longstanding importance in human nutrition, questions remain about how compatible cow’s milk is with our immune system. Cow’s milk allergy (CMA) is the most common form of food allergy in infants and children and cow’s milk has been implicated in a number of immune-mediated disorders. Reviewing current research obtained through Google Scholar and Touro’s library database on CMA and the potential role of cow’s milk in systemic inflammation and autoimmunity reveals a tangle …
Artificial Sweeteners And Weight Gain: Fighting Or Feeding The Obesity Epidemic?, Shanna Frisch
Artificial Sweeteners And Weight Gain: Fighting Or Feeding The Obesity Epidemic?, Shanna Frisch
The Science Journal of the Lander College of Arts and Sciences
Our world has developed an obsession with weight control and, as a result, has begun replacing high calorie foods with low-fat and non-caloric substitutes. Artificial sweeteners are a widely used solution to this growing problem. Though the intention when using artificial sweeteners is to lose weight, studies have shown that the opposite sometimes occurs. Researchers attempt to explain this surprising phenomenon with multiple hypotheses. Lack of appetite suppression and reward response may cause individuals to search for more food and to consume more calories. Artificial sweeteners can also have negative affects on biological mechanisms such as resting metabolic rate, as …
Jet Lag And The Biological Clock, Shayna Melool
Jet Lag And The Biological Clock, Shayna Melool
The Science Journal of the Lander College of Arts and Sciences
Jet lag is a resulting disorder of flight travel across several time zones. Circadian rhythms, the approximately 24 hour system that our bodies follow, become distorted following such a trip, as the body’s internal biological clock has not yet caught up to the current local time zone. Time cues and other external factors are necessary to adjust the clocks and reverse the negative effects of jet lag.
Full Issue: Volume 10, Number 1
Full Issue: Volume 10, Number 1
The Science Journal of the Lander College of Arts and Sciences
No abstract provided.
How Does High Intensity Interval Exercise Affect Fat Loss?, Melissa Grohman
How Does High Intensity Interval Exercise Affect Fat Loss?, Melissa Grohman
The Science Journal of the Lander College of Arts and Sciences
US survey trends show that since the 1970’s there has been a decline in energy intake, (consumption of food) and a rise in the prevalence of obesity. This suggests that there must have been a dramatic decrease in total energy expenditure. Energy expenditure is the sum of energy (or calories) the body needs to carry out physical functions such as breathing and digestion, as well as the energy used in physical activity. As the rate of obesity in the US increases, it is becoming more and more important to find ways to increase energy expenditure, specifically through physical activity. Physical …
Vaccinations: Weighing The Risks And Benefits, Yosis Shapiro
Vaccinations: Weighing The Risks And Benefits, Yosis Shapiro
The Science Journal of the Lander College of Arts and Sciences
Research has proven that vaccines prevent disease. Important medical organizations conclusively support and advise the administration of vaccinations to prevent diseases that once caused devastating effects both in the individual who contracted, and in communities where these diseases spread. While some groups protest against the constitutionality of vaccinating, others counter that failure to do so subjects the unvaccinated to illness and death by contracting and spreading of the sickness. Despite statistics on reduced incidence of diseases with few consequences as a result of vaccine-induced passive immunity, fears of harm secondary to vaccination loom. In the 21st Century, many people are …
Vaccines And Autism: Is There A Link?, Irit Hadi
Vaccines And Autism: Is There A Link?, Irit Hadi
The Science Journal of the Lander College of Arts and Sciences
There has been a worldwide increase in autism cases in the past few decades, but the cause of it is unclear. It has been suggested that vaccines may be contributing to the rise in autism rates. One claim is that the MMR vaccine can cause intestinal inflammation that may lead non-permeable peptides to be transferred to the brain where it will affect neurodevelopment. This may lead to autism with symptoms of developmental regression and gastrointestinal problems. Another major hypothesis that has received much attention is that a mercury-containing compound, thimerosal, found in many vaccines, can have toxic effects on the …