MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'corn'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:47:49 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4684272&cid=t_92526_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FftAI2DQb20E%2F By Sallie JamesI thought I would add some detail to the posts my colleagues have already written on Congressman Paul Ryan's (R-Wisc.) 2012 budget resolution. Interestingly -- and, I would argue, appropriately -- the agriculture stuff appears in the "Ending Corporate Welfare" section of the plan, most of  it on page 36. After outlining the ways that farming America is doing well, Ryan's plan would cut almost $30 billion (or 20 percent of projected outlays) over the next 10 years from farm subsidies (direct payments, currently costing about $5 billion per year) and crop insurance subsidies. Cuts will also reportedly fall on nutrition and conservation programs, but I will let my colleagues weigh in on those. The focus on crop insurance is encouraging, because crop insurance is an increasin... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4684272 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 15:59:47 +0100 4684272 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4314004&cid=t_92526_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2F7-3-10-foods-to-avoid-in-2011%2F2011.01.05 A patient reading a copy of Prevention in the waiting room brought to my attention an interesting article entitled “7 Foods That Should Never Cross Your Plate.” I would have to agree that these seven commonly eaten foods should be avoided, so I’ll rehash them here, along with three more of my own choosing to flesh out a New Year’s 7 + 3 = Top 10 list. The lead into the article implores the reader to recognize that “clean eating means choosing fruits, vegetables, and meats that are raised, grown, and sold with minimal processing.” Michael Pollan, the regarded author of The Omnivores Dilemma and In Defense of Food, puts it even more simply: “Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants.” So here are the food items to avoid, in no particular order: 1) Canned Tomatoes – The resin t... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4314004 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:10 +0100 4314004 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3946417&cid=t_92526_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fsunny-d-goes-zero-waste-still-unhealthy-but-does-it-matter%2F photo via IDSGN.org Today, Inhabitat reported that all of Sunny Delight’s U.S. and Spanish companies have gone zero-waste to landfill. While this could be a positive change for the company, Inhabitat thinks that the corporation’s star product (Sunny D), which contains a lot of high-fructose corn syrup, cancels out the zero-waste achievement. Yes, high-fructose corn syrup is bad for us. But so is sending exorbitant amounts of waste to landfills. And sure, it’d be great to live in a world where Sunny D wasn’t made with HFCS (right?), but that just isn’t happening now. And Inhabitat’s claim that Sunny D’s move to zero-waste is an act of “self-interest” is irrelevant — less waste being shipped to landfills is a good move for the earth and... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3946417 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:07:22 +0100 3946417 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3761406&cid=t_92526_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F189045%2F Genetically Modified Corn Damages Organs: Agricultural company Monsanto’s genetically modified corn has been linked to organ damage in mammals. Avoid the Franken-corn. (via Organic Jar) Post from: BlissTree (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3761406 Fri, 16 Jul 2010 15:58:17 +0100 3761406 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3740566&cid=t_92526_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F10-things-we-want-to-do-this-weekend-7%2F After a short week, the weekend came as a pleasant surprise to us here at Blisstree. But that doesn’t mean we don’t have a ton of things we want to fit in over the next few days: Have some chocolate. Even if it’s just a little square, we’ll be having a bite of chocolate this weekend. It was its birthday, we have to. It would be rude not to. Go camping. We’re ready to head out into the great outdoors and rough it for a night or two. But only with our eco-friendly camping supplies, of course. Read some foodie lit. We love reading about food almost as much as we love eating it (okay, maybe not that much). We might even read some good advice about how to eat well without gaining weight. Have a snack. Sometimes you just feel like snacking. We’ll be ... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3740566 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 22:39:48 +0100 3740566 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3729877&cid=t_92526_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fcan-sugar-raise-your-blood-pressure%2F2010.07.06 Most of us know that salt raises blood pressure in many people. When I learned that in medical school almost 40 years ago, I have not touched a salt shaker since. I enjoy having a low normal blood pressure. A new study published in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (July 2010) suggests that sugar, especially the fructose that comes from corn syrup, may also raise blood pressure. A study team from the University of Colorado in Denver looked at sugar intake among thousands of Americans in a major national nutrition survey between 2003 and 2006. Those who consumed more added sugars, such as the fructose in soft drinks, had significantly higher blood pressures than those who did not and ate more natural foods such as fresh fruit. Fructose from corn syrup is a major cause of the... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3729877 Tue, 06 Jul 2010 15:00:00 +0100 3729877 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3710536&cid=t_92526_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F185961%2F Kellogg’s Recalls Cereal: Boxes of Corn Pops, Honey Smacks, Froot Loops, and Apple Jacks are being recalled due to a strange taste and smell coming from the boxes’ liners that is making customers sick. (via NPR) Post from: BlissTree (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3710536 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 19:42:01 +0100 3710536 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3607471&cid=t_92526_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Feco-friendly-gardens-13-organic-pest-control-methods%2F photo: Thinkstock If you have the dedication and patience to cultivate a blooming garden this summer (which not all of us do, believe me), then you definitely want to protect your garden from insects and pests. But you also don’t want to contaminate your naturally-grown vegetables with pesticides or chemicals. Planet Green compiled a helpful list of common garden predators and what you can do to get rid of them – naturally. 1. Aphids are tiny little annoying bugs that suck the juice from leaves and stems of plants – and possibly spreading disease as they do it. Spray your plants down with a hose, and that should do the trick. 2. If you see brown spots on your asparagus stalks, or if the stalks are bent, you’re probably hosting asparagus beetles. Wasps love to eat these beet... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3607471 Thu, 27 May 2010 21:09:01 +0100 3607471 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3585575&cid=t_92526_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fnutrition-the-raw-milk-controversy%2F photo: Thinkstock Raw milk (that is, milk that’s unprocessed and non-homogenized) is thought of among some people as a natural treatment for allergies, asthma, and some stomach problems. According to The Los Angeles Times, the FDA thinks it’s dangerous to consume because of the risk of E coli and other dangerous bacteria. In fact, last March, 13 people fell ill in Michigan because of tainted raw milk. The FDA has prohibited sale of raw milk across state lines, but raw milk currently can be sold in 27 states. Proponents of raw milk, who are largely health-conscious moms, believe that they should have the right to choose what kind of milk they and their families drink. In some states, you can buy the milk in stores; in others, you have to go straight to the source – family far... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3585575 Thu, 20 May 2010 20:56:06 +0100 3585575 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3471972&cid=t_92526_131_f&fid=35005&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Ffungalcompgenomics%2F%7E3%2FoHra8g2mYaY%2F A couple of papers should have captured your attention lately in the realm of fungal genomics. One is the publication of the genome of the black truffle Tuber melanosporum. This appears as an advanced publication at Nature (OA by virtue of Nature’s agreement on genome papers) along with a NYT writeup and is a tasty exploration of the genome of an ascomycete ectomycorrhizal (ECM) fungus. There are several gems in there including the differences in transposable element content, content of gene families related to carbohydrate metabolism. This genome helps open the doorway for exploring the several independent origins of ECM in both ascomycete and basidiomycete fungi. I’ll also point out there is some work on the analysis of mating type locus found in this genome has applied aspe... Fungal Genomes and Comparative Genomics blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3471972 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 15:03:53 +0100 3471972 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3399229&cid=t_92526_167_f&fid=38576&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.drbriffa.com%2Fblog%2F2010%2F03%2F24%2Fstudy-suggests-high-fructose-corn-syrup-is-uniquely-fattening-a-that-a-calorie-is-not-a-calorie-after-all%2F Variously on this site I’ve discussed the notion that ‘a calorie is a calorie’. Simply put, this concept, widely populated by doctors, dieticians and other health professionals, is that when it comes to their effects of weight, all forms of calorie are the same. In terms of its impact on body weight, a kilogram of [...] (Source: Dr John Biffa's Blog) Dr John Biffa's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3399229 Wed, 24 Mar 2010 17:27:02 +0100 3399229 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3359065&cid=t_92526_109_f&fid=36089&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthesituationist.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F03%2F12%2Fthe-policy-situation-of-obesity%2F In 2004, Peter Jennings hosted an outstanding report, titled “How To Get Fat Without even Trying,” in which he explored some of the situational factors, including federal government agricultural policies and food industry practices, that  are contributing to Americas  obesity epidemic. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * For a sample of related Situationist posts, see “The Situation of Snacking,” “The Benefit of Knowing Your Eating Sins,” “The Situation of Body Image,” “Big Calories Come in Small Packages,” “The Situation of Eating – Part II,” “The Situation of Eating,” “The Situation of the Dreaded ‘Freshman 15′,” “Our Situation Is What We Eat,” “Social Networks,” “Common Cause: Combating the Epidemics of Obesity a... The Situationist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3359065 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:00:59 +0100 3359065 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3167098&cid=t_92526_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FaQOzMNiaugU%2F By Tad DeHavenThis weekend while watching a football game with a friend, I saw a commercial for Pepsi “Throwback.” This is a new product containing real sugar instead of high-fructose corn syrup. My friend was incredulous when I explained that soft drinks manufactured for sale domestically generally don’t contain sugar because government protection of the U.S. sugar industry from imports make its use cost-prohibitive. I am intrigued that Pepsi would market a sugar-based product. In perusing the Internet for news about it, I found countless stories applauding the product but blaming Pepsi and Coke for continuing to use inferior-tasting high-fructose corn syrup. For example, Pepsi Throwback’s Wikipedia page states that soft drink manufacturers switched to high-fructose corn syrup dec... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3167098 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 19:27:38 +0100 3167098 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3030001&cid=t_92526_129_f&fid=39065&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fgluten-freesimplicity%2FGNKb%2F%7E3%2F_laX1z8Ik-A%2F Yummie! Gluten-Free Corn Chex Casserole (c.2009, wtb) (Feeds 3-to-4 hungry People.  Ideal for the day after Thanksgiving!) Ingedients: Use an 8 or 9 inch casserole dish. 3 Tablespoons of unsalted butter. * 4 Cups of Gluten-Free Corn Chex. * 1 Can of drained Green Beans. * 1 Cup of Diced Ham. * (Use less ham if it is a strong version such as “Smithfield”) 1 Tablespoon of Diced White Onion. 1 Tablespoon of Diced Green Pepper. 3 Fresh Eggs. 1/2 Cup of Milk. 1 Cup of Grated Sharp Cheddar Cheese. * Salt, White Pepper, Garlic Salt, Black Pepper, Ground Sage, and Paprika.  Process: Preheat oven to 350 degrees, fahrenheit. Dice vegitables and place with butter in casserole dish into the oven for about 5 minutes. In large mixing bowl, combine Corn Chex, Green Beans, Ham, and Veget... Gluten-Free Simplicity blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3030001 Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:18:59 +0100 3030001 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2974127&cid=t_92526_129_f&fid=39065&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fgluten-freesimplicity%2FGNKb%2F%7E3%2Fuix5m3awkI4%2F :   It is one thing to be about to try new foods here and there that are made by another person for us.  But unless one is extremely resourceful,  that can be  a difficult thing to expect on a regular [...] (Source: Gluten-Free Simplicity) Gluten-Free Simplicity blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2974127 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:46:36 +0100 2974127 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2944015&cid=t_92526_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2Fui9hO7kXD1I%2F High-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is any of a group of corn syrups that has undergone enzymatic processing to increase its fructose content, and is then mixed with pure corn syrup (100% glucose), becoming a high-fructose corn syrup. An overweight America may be fixated on fat and obsessed with complex carbohydrates, but nutritionists say the real problem is much sweeter we’re awash in sugar. Not just any sugar, but high fructose corn syrup. The country eats more sweetener made from corn than from sugarcane or beets, gulping it down in drinks as well as in frozen food and baked goods. Even ketchup is laced with it. Almost all nutritionists finger high fructose corn syrup consumption as a major culprit in the nation’s obesity crisis. The inexpensive sweetener flooded the American ... Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2944015 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:44:16 +0100 2944015 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2902899&cid=t_92526_129_f&fid=39065&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fgluten-freesimplicity%2FGNKb%2F%7E3%2F8J253puToeg%2F Roast this Chicken with Gluten-Free Corn Chex Stuffing for Thanksgiving! (Source: Gluten-Free Simplicity) Gluten-Free Simplicity blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2902899 Sat, 17 Oct 2009 22:46:33 +0100 2902899 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2691720&cid=t_92526_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FLQYZtRRlN04%2Fday-two-hot-dogs.php I know there isn't too much that is creative about hot dogs.  But when my husband, David, got home from work last night I asked him what he wanted for dinner.  I read him the list of ingredients I had and he decided on hot dogs.  So, if you're disappointed in my lack of creativity on this one, you can voice your concerns to David.Tonight's dinner was these delicious hot dogs I bought at Whole Foods a couple weeks ago and threw in the freezer, some fresh corn that my mom gave to us yesterday, salad from the garden, and some baked beans.  It was simple, it was easy, it was delicious.  And David made most of it!  He threw the hot dogs and the corn on the grill, and I picked some romaine lettuce from the garden and made a salad, and opened the can of baked beans.&... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2691720 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2691720 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2879562&cid=t_92526_123_f&fid=39035&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.liddlekidzblog.com%2F2009%2F07%2Fshould-babies-drink-soda-pop.html So, I was doing research for something else entirely and this ad came up. Here's what is says:How soon is too soon?Not soon enough. Laboratory tests over the last few years have proven that babies who start drinking soda during their early formative period have a much higher chance of gaining acceptance and "fitting in" during those awkward pre-teen and teen years. So, do yourself a favor. Do your child a favor. Start them on a strict regimen of sodas and other sugary carbonated beverages right now, for a lifetime of guaranteed happiness.How scary is this?It's no wonder we have such a huge obesity epidemic that is growing by the day. High fructose syrup is killing us, and we willing keep putting it into our bodies. Not to mention our fondness of technology which is keeping us from being ou... Liddle Kidz Infant and Pediatric Massage Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2879562 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 13:39:00 +0100 2879562 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2573062&cid=t_92526_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FP_15rLAgk5Y%2Fhow-to-grilled-corn-on-the-cob.php There’s nothing quite as easy as grilling corn on the cob. Grilled corn on the cob is not only tasty, but grilling your corn never fails to impress your guests.Grilled corn on the cob is super easy to prepare, and it looks and tastes great. There’s two basic theories on grilling corn on the cob, with foil and without.Grilling corn on the cob with foilSome people like grilling corn on... (Source: Diabetes Daily) Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2573062 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2573062 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2571097&cid=t_92526_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2F3yS9I13sdBc%2Fa-diabetes-friendly-fourth-of-july-menu-1.php There's been a lot of talk around here lately about managing diabetes and going to parties.  Here in the U.S.A., we're celebrating the Fourth of July this weekend, and there's sure to be a ton of parties.  Below are some menu ideas that you can make to ensure that your blood sugars will stay in range while you watch the fireworks!Grilled Stuffed Jalapeno PeppersBarbecued Chicken GazpachoCorn on the cob with... (Source: Diabetes Daily) Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2571097 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2571097 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2515270&cid=t_92526_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2Fq5dCfIugMgo%2Fparty-week-alcohol-and-diabetes.php I'll be the first to admit that I love a nice glass of wine (or two).  It's good for your heart, soul, and blood circulation.  In moderation, of course!  I have noticed that since I have had diabetes that I have to be really careful while enjoying a drink.Drinking causes low blood sugarBefore I was a mom, I used to enjoy an active nightlife.  Going out with my husband and... (Source: Diabetes Daily) Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2515270 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2515270 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2512402&cid=t_92526_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FAR_efJLZ-IU%2F Indian scientists are on their way to creating a different kind of transgenic fish. This fish, a popular variety of carp known as rohu, matures twice as fast and bears more eggs than the regular carp. Extensive tests need to be conducted on it before scientists can release it for production. Not needed, say the creators because it’s not the the usual kind of transgenic organism. Genetically modified plants or animals are known to have genomes bearing foreign genes. One such example is the GloFish, which has a set of genes from other organisms that have been combined to create a new set of genes that make the fish glow. Another example is the transgenic maize Bt corn, which has a bacterial gene inserted into its genome. Transgenic organisms like these need to be tested for bio-safety a... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2512402 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 05:18:00 +0100 2512402 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2890845&cid=t_92526_129_f&fid=39065&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fgluten-freesimplicity%2FGNKb%2F%7E3%2FhBChXd8eRlc%2F Read the label carefully before buying Corn Chex and be sure it is a Gluten-Free version. Because, apparently, both are currently available. This may go for other Chex products as well. Otherwise, I tried it and it tastes pretty good. (Source: Gluten-Free Simplicity) Gluten-Free Simplicity blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2890845 Sun, 21 Jun 2009 19:38:03 +0100 2890845 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2349269&cid=t_92526_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FVl2IosUAMQg%2F Proponents of genetically-modified food are fighting an uphill battle in the European Union. Image: sxc.hu Germany has banned a strain of genetically modified corn in the country, citing dangers to the environment as the primary reason. Last month, Luxembourg joined Hungary, France, Austria and Greece in banning Monsanto’s corn strain MON810, even though it is the only strain approved by the European Food Safety Authority. Germany has been using MON810, also known as YieldGuard Corn Borer, for the past five years. But the Agricultural Minister now admits there is reason to believe that MON810 “represents a danger for the environment”. The European Council meets next week and today, Luxembourg announced to vote down a proposal allowing GM rice (Bayer’s LL62) from being made availabl... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2349269 Fri, 17 Apr 2009 03:46:00 +0100 2349269 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2156479&cid=t_92526_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D6091 strWebsiteID = window.document.location.toString();strSplitWeb = strWebsiteID.split("/")strWebsiteID = strSplitWeb[2];document.write(”“); from the Malaysian Medical Resources VIDEO: Short Exercise Bursts Improve Metabolism, Mercury Found in High-Fructose Corn Syrup Products, Concussions Have Lifelong Impact on Brain Function (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2156479 Tue, 03 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2156479 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2137653&cid=t_92526_87_f&fid=35052&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FWomensBioethicsBlog%2F%7E5%2F524844307%2FEEbRxTOyGf0%26hl%3Den%26fs%3D1 About six months ago, give or take, I started seeing these commercials on television advertising how high fructose corn syrup is just fine for you. My first thought, on seeing them, was that obviously Michael Pollan has had a huge impact on the food industry, or at least HFCS consumption! The advertisements, for those who have managed to miss them, are sponsored by the Corn Refiners Association, basically shows someone offering another person something made with HFCS, the second person freaking out, and the first person talking them into it by saying that it's perfectly fine for you. (Implying, of course, that people who opt not to consume HFCS haven't done their research and are just parroting everyone else.)Here's the first commercial produced, so those of you who haven't seen it can get... Women's Bioethics Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2137653 Tue, 27 Jan 2009 23:13:57 +0100 2137653 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2027157&cid=t_92526_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2Fi0x1sg9QdXs%2F The land of pineapples, bananas and sugarcane, Hawaii seems like an unlikely place to grow corn. But in the last 10 years or so, the Aloha state has been home to genetically modified crops - potatoes, soybeans, wheat, beets, rice, safflower and other food traditionally grown in the mainlands. Scientific American takes another jab at the pros and cons debate on Genetically modified food, in the background of a economically thriving but ecologically isolated Hawaii. Of interest is a report that genetic drift has been found in non-GM papaya seeds that test positive for GM material. The safety of genetically modified food is always a top debate topic. But in the case of Hawaiians, rejection of GM food, in particular taro root crop, has as more to do with its legendary origins and ties with th... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2027157 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 09:30:40 +0100 2027157 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1969450&cid=t_92526_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2F456146734%2F High-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is any of a group of corn syrups that has undergone enzymatic processing to increase its fructose content, and is then mixed with pure corn syrup (100% glucose), becoming a high-fructose corn syrup. An overweight America may be fixated on fat and obsessed with complex carbohydrates, but nutritionists say the real problem is much sweeter we’re awash in sugar. Not just any sugar, but high fructose corn syrup. The country eats more sweetener made from corn than from sugarcane or beets, gulping it down in drinks as well as in frozen food and baked goods. Even ketchup is laced with it. Almost all nutritionists finger high fructose corn syrup consumption as a major culprit in the nation’s obesity crisis. The inexpensive sweetener flooded the American ... Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1969450 Mon, 17 Nov 2008 16:40:34 +0100 1969450 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1968990&cid=t_92526_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2F456013691%2Fa-primer-on-high-fructore-corn-syrup.php In our Take Five series, we seek out five opinions on a hot topic. Who's right? You decide!Should you avoid high fructose corn syrup? The corn lobby says "No!" What's your take?Marion Nestle at the San Francisco Chronicle lays down... (Source: Diabetes Daily) Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1968990 Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:00:00 +0100 1968990 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1962532&cid=t_92526_167_f&fid=37833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnutrition.edublogs.org%2F2008%2F11%2F14%2Fcorn-isotopes-in-fast-food%2F This study highlights the overwhelming importance of corn agriculture within virtually every aspect of fast food manufacturing. The presence of corn in so much of the food has some pretty striking implications. The Implications Science Blogger Ed Yong offers these insights in his blog post from November 11, Corn is everywhere in American fast food: …the fact that so much of said food can be traced back to corn has environmental implications. Corn feed is relatively cheap and provides farmers with a way of maximising the calories that their animals are eating for minimum cost. But corn agriculture in the US is encouraged by heavy government subsidies, but has been criticised for being environmentally unsustainable. It encourages heavy use of both fertiliser (as revealed by t... Nutrition and Wellness Biology 50 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1962532 Fri, 14 Nov 2008 19:16:55 +0100 1962532 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1883406&cid=t_92526_134_f&fid=35152&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsstrumello.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F10%2Fnot-so-sweet-surprise.html Last month, I did a post entitled "Sweet Surprise?" which was a not-so-subtle dig at the Corn Refiners Association's new commercials aimed at addressing the growing public concerns about their not-so-natural product made from genetically-modified corn and a complex process to convert that corn into a sickeningly-sweet product known as High-Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS).The trade group which sponsors the commercials argues that no one can say for certain that HFCS is better or worse than cane sugar. Now, however, we do have some evidence that HFCS IS worse than cane sugar. Although we know that cane sugar is metabolized by every cell in the body, whereas fructose must be metabolized in the liver, the evidence on fructose has been mixed. Now, we have scientific evidence that high levels of fruc... Scott's Web Log blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1883406 Thu, 16 Oct 2008 19:45:00 +0100 1883406 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1802782&cid=t_92526_134_f&fid=35152&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsstrumello.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F09%2Fsweet-surprise.html Today, Kelly Kunik of Diabetesaliciousness has a posting "HFCS - ARE YOU F*CKING KIDDING ME?!" on a subject that also happened to run through my mind when I first saw the commercials for high-fructose corn syrup last week.What are they? Well, the commercials can be viewed on YouTube or on the special website developed to support the campaign, so I won't feature that here.Apparently, the Corn Refiners Association has decided that one of their products has received a lot of bad press and suffers from a bad perception among the public, so they're doing commercials aimed at changing public perceptions, and perhaps trying to mitigate efforts to either limit the quantity used in processed foods, or force legislators to address the issue. For example, there has been some push to have the FDA to c... Scott's Web Log blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1802782 Wed, 17 Sep 2008 18:55:00 +0100 1802782 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1739549&cid=t_92526_117_f&fid=36026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fzimney%2Fdiverticulosis-nuts-corn-popcorn-dont-increase-risk%2F Received wisdom has long held that people with diverticulosis (described below) should not eat nuts, corn or popcorn because these foods would increase the risk of their developing diverticulitis, a serious complication sometimes requiring surgery. In fact, most physicians specifically tell their patients with diverticulosis to avoid these foods even though there was never much evidence to support such a recommendation. But research just published in the Journal of the American Medical Association has found that eating these foods does not increase the risk of either diverticulosis or its potential complications. Moreover, for men with the highest intake of nuts and popcorn, there was actually a reduced risk of developing diverticulitis (20 percent reduction with regard to nuts and 28 perc... Dr. Z's Medical Report blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1739549 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:03:49 +0100 1739549 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1683804&cid=t_92526_107_f&fid=36585&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FHighlightHEALTH%2F%7E3%2F356343834%2F This article was published on Highlight HEALTH. 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He writes good books about the human genome (for example) and is just curious to do some experimental and exploratory bioinformatics, just for kicks but with a special interest in Agricultural Biodiversity. read more (Source: nodalpoint.org - A bioinformatics weblog) nodalpoint.org - A bioinformatics weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2902921 Tue, 03 Jun 2008 12:19:16 +0100 2902921 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1097207&cid=t_92526_117_f&fid=34612&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedoctorweighsin.com%2Fjournal%2F2007%2F12%2F16%2Ffructose-its-a-big-part-of-the-problem.html By Dov Michaeli MD, Ph.DHave you ever looked at the list of ingredients on the foods you buy? I can guarantee that you’ll be hard put to find even one item that does not contain fructose in one form or another: it could be straight fructose, or masquerading as corn syrup, or sucrose (table sugar) whose content is 50% fructose. I recently checked 10 items in my foray to the local Safeway store; of the packaged foods, all ten contained fructose in one form or another. It's found in ketchup, fruits, jellies, pastries, and many processed foods. Even sugar substitutes can have high fructose corn syrup in them. So what of it? Plenty.Fructose and metabolic syndromeOne of the hallmarks of metabolic syndrome diagnosis is insulin resistance. What it basically means is the following: When gluco... The Doctor Weighs In blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1097207 Sun, 16 Dec 2007 00:45:48 +0100 1097207 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1024316&cid=t_92526_131_f&fid=35005&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Ffungalcompgenomics%2F%7E3%2F184281770%2F Robin reviews recent Nature paper by Ilan Wapinski et al describing the orthogroups they built from multiple fungal genomes. I've been remiss in reviewing the paper myself, but they've created an important resource in the SYNERGY tool for orthology identification and a database of orthologs of some ascomycete fungi. I am excited there is a level of interest in the properties of gene duplication and how this may be an important aspect of adaptation and evolution. The Cornell Mushroom blog has a nice treatment of the maize pathogen and Mexican delicacy Ustilago maydis corn smut. Chris and Tom took some more Coprinus pictures while I was away from the lab. © Jason Stajich for Fungal Genomes and Comparative Genomics, 2007. | Permalink | No comment Add to del.icio.us Search blo... Fungal Genomes and Comparative Genomics blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1024316 Tue, 13 Nov 2007 19:56:28 +0100 1024316 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=918119&cid=t_92526_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F163705455%2F Well good morning and happy October 1st! Here in the States it is fall and that means changing trees, cooler temperatures and the pumpkin patch. This is my favorite season. I love the darker evenings, open windows and orange and red tree tops. It is so pretty! With fall comes thoughts of jackets and the indoors. Not for me though. I am bizarre in that way, I tend to lose weight over the fall and winter months and be much more structured with my diet and exercise. Go figure… I want to share with you a slow cooker recipe that is very yummy, reminds me of the fall season and is diabetic friendly. Chicken and veggies in a pot 1 large pack of boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2 cups baby carrots 1 cup sliced celery 1 cup sliced white onions 2 cups chicken broth, I use fat free, low sodiu... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=918119 Mon, 01 Oct 2007 13:17:11 +0100 918119 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=828072&cid=t_92526_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F08%2F29%2Fmaking-medical-progress-against-the-odds%2F Filed under: All Cancers, Diets, ObesityAs time flies by, more and more progress is made in the fight against cancer. Over the years, new and better screening methods have emerged, cutting-edge technologies have surfaced, successful treatments have saved lives that may have otherwise been lost, and awareness has been raised about all sorts of cancer-related issues. It's amazing really, because in so many areas, we are not making progress.According to research published in the March/April 2007 issue of WebMD: the Magazine, the per capita consumption of corn sweeteners in 2004 was 78.1 pounds in the United States -- up from 35.3 pounds in 1980. In 2005, the per capita consumption of candy by Americans was 25.7 pounds. We are pumping our bodies full of junk -- our rates of obesity in this cou... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=828072 Wed, 29 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100 828072 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=828078&cid=t_92526_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F08%2F28%2Fsugary-hazard-high-fructose-corn-syrup-may-raise-diabetes-risk%2F Filed under: Type 2, Diet, Research, ProductsA lot of people I know avoid foods that list high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) as an ingredient. Apart from the calories they add to foods, there's a growing belief that lab-devised products like HFCS are simply unnatural and may be harmful. Wikipedia has an interesting article on the origins and controversy surrounding HFCS, if you want to learn more.Not surprisingly, the food industry has always defended HFCS against claims that it is harmful. But here's the latest contradiction of that claim: a recent study found that HFCS is "astonishingly" high in reactive carbonyls, which are thought to contribute to the development of diabetes. The study was led by Dr. Chi-tang Ho, head of Rutgers University's Department of Food Science, and colleagues. The... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=828078 Tue, 28 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100 828078 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=702091&cid=t_92526_87_f&fid=34866&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecardioblog.com%2F2007%2F06%2F28%2Ffructose-glucoses-evil-twin%2F Filed under: Diet, NutritionThough the sugar we put on our cereal or in our coffee every morning may look like a simple product, it's not. It's really made up of two parts: half glucose and half fructose. Though experts have suspected that fructose may be the worse of two evils, research on the topic wasn't very clear...until now. A recent study put participants into two groups -- one that drank three fructose-only sodas a day and another were served three glucose-only drinks instead. The 12-week study found that those drinking fructose had increased LDL (bad) cholesterol, blood fats, and a decreased sensitivity to insulin, which could up their diabetes risk. Not only that, sugar and high-fructose corn syrup seem to have the same affect on people, even though they are only half fructose, l... The Cardio Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=702091 Thu, 28 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 702091 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=696855&cid=t_92526_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F06%2F26%2Fsnack-food-makers-on-the-offensive%2F Filed under: Type 2, Diet, Daily NewsSay you're in the snack food business. Your products are popular amongst kids and adults alike. You rely on an arsenal of creative marketing to keep the money rolling in. Also, although your snack products are - when you get down to basics - really just reconstituted corn and its byproducts, they involve some pretty high-tech manufacturing techniques. So when the profitability of those products is threatened, you'd fight like the Dickens to protect yourself, wouldn't you?That's exactly what's going on now, as manufacturers like Coca-Cola, Hershey, Kraft, Kellogg and Frito-Lay tweak their product lineup a little. Juuust enough, mind you, to meet criticism that they are contributing to the so-called obesity epidemic - and it's terrible health complication... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=696855 Tue, 26 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 696855 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=682487&cid=t_92526_117_f&fid=34612&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedoctorweighsin.com%2Fjournal%2F2007%2F6%2F18%2Ffarm-bill-or-healthy-food-bill.html Thanks heavens, the Farm Bill is finally getting the attention of the healthcare community. In case you can’t make the link here are some equations:Cheap corn = cheap high fructose corn syrup = fat = diabesity.Pesticides + chemical fertilizers = toxic soil and toxic water I could go on and on, but you get the point. Michael Pollan, journalist and author of the best-selling book, "The Omnivore’s Dilemma," summed it up nicely in his April 22, 2007  NY Times opinion piece, "You Are What You Grow":“Compared with a bunch of carrots, a package of Twinkies, to take one iconic processed foodlike substance as an example, is a highly complicated, high-tech piece of manufacture, involving no fewer than 39 ingredients, many themselves elaborately manufactured... The Doctor Weighs In blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=682487 Mon, 18 Jun 2007 16:56:07 +0100 682487