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Plant polyphenols, chemoreception, taste receptors and taste management
Purpose of review Polyphenols display beneficial health effects through chemopreventive actions on numerous chronic diseases including cancers, metabolic disorders, reproductive disorders and eating behaviour disorders. According to the principle of chemoreception, polyphenols bind cellular targets capable of accepting their stereochemistry, namely metabolizing enzymes and protein receptors, including taste receptors. The extraoral expression of taste receptors and their pharmacological interest in terms of novel drug therapies open up new perspectives on the potential use of these compounds and their interactions with o...
Source: Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition and Metabolic Care - October 12, 2019 Category: Nutrition Tags: MICRONUTRIENTS: Edited by Henry C. Lukaski and Véronique Coxam Source Type: research

Epilepsy beliefs and misconceptions among patient and community samples in Uganda.
CONCLUSIONS: People with epilepsy who are attending biomedical care for routine epilepsy care think differently about epilepsy, its treatment, and the rights of those with the disease than the general population. Within the community setting, more erroneous beliefs and negative attitudes about epilepsy and PWE persist, and they not only contribute to stigma but also interfere with the patients' health-seeking behavior. Further confounding the care of PWE, the pluralistic healthcare system in Uganda is evident in endorsements spanning biomedical, traditional, and religious treatment methods. Focused awareness campaigns util...
Source: Epilepsy and Behaviour - August 2, 2020 Category: Neurology Authors: Kaddumukasa M, Smith PJ, Kaddumukasa MN, Kajumba M, Almojuela A, Bobholz S, Chakraborty P, Sinha DD, Nakasujja N, Kakooza-Mwesige A, Gualtieri A, Onuoha E, Nakku J, Sanchez N, Muhumuza C, Fuller AT, Haglund MM, Koltai DC Tags: Epilepsy Behav Source Type: research

Outcome Expectancies, Health Information Seeking, and Cancer Beliefs Associated with Multivitamin/Mineral Use in a National Sample, HINTS-FDA 2015
ConclusionsDespite leading health organizations’ discouragement of dietary supplements for cancer prevention, this study found that trust in health organizations and outcome expectancies were associated with multivitamin/mineral use. This divergence presents a need to explore how dietary supplement evidence based recommendations can be translated and disseminated for the public.
Source: Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics - February 14, 2020 Category: Nutrition Source Type: research

Ghanaian traditional and faith healers' explanatory models for epilepsy.
Abstract Epilepsy is the most common neurological condition in sub-Saharan Africa. A significant number of people with epilepsy in low- and middle-income countries do not receive formal biomedical care. They utilize the services of various traditional and alternative medicine practitioners. However, there is relatively little information about the beliefs and methods of alternative healthcare providers about epilepsy in many African countries. Using explanatory models of illness framework, we interviewed thirty-six traditional and faith healers in Ghana on their beliefs and perceptions about epilepsy, as well as h...
Source: Epilepsy and Behaviour - May 10, 2018 Category: Neurology Authors: Kpobi L, Swartz L, Keikelame MJ Tags: Epilepsy Behav Source Type: research

Ghanaian traditional and faith healers' explanatory models for epilepsy
Publication date: July 2018Source: Epilepsy & Behavior, Volume 84Author(s): Lily Kpobi, Leslie Swartz, Mpoe Johannah KeikelameAbstractEpilepsy is the most common neurological condition in sub-Saharan Africa. A significant number of people with epilepsy in low- and middle-income countries do not receive formal biomedical care. They utilize the services of various traditional and alternative medicine practitioners. However, there is relatively little information about the beliefs and methods of alternative healthcare providers about epilepsy in many African countries. Using explanatory models of illness framework, we intervi...
Source: Epilepsy and Behavior - July 5, 2018 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

Abstract 228: Assessing Knowledge, Perceptions, and Cultural Attitudes Towards Stroke in Elderly Korean-Americans: The Strengthening Our Korean Elders Through Community-Partnered Education (STROKE-COPE) Project Poster Session II
Conclusions: Elderly Korean-Americans have substantial risk for stroke, but possess both language and belief barriers that may interfere with stroke prevention and response. A stroke education curriculum tailored for elderly Korean-Americans must address these culturally specific beliefs to be effective.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - May 15, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Song, S., Son, J. B., Park, H., Park, H., Community Advisory Panel, T. S.-C., Ryan, G., Vickrey, B. Tags: Poster Session II Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 19, Pages 10901: Self-Learning about Herbal and Dietary Supplements: Perspectives Using the Theoretical Domains Framework
Conclusion: This study revealed that the students saw the benefits of SL-HDS. They also perceived that engaging in SL-HDS is compatible with the role of pharmacy students. The findings showed students’ readiness and willingness to conduct SL-HDS.
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - September 1, 2022 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Mohd Shahezwan Abd Wahab Wan Nur Syamimi Wan Ismail Aida Azlina Ali Norkasihan Ibrahim Noordin Othman Nurul Aqmar Mohd Nor Hazalin Khang Wen Goh Long Chiau Ming Tags: Article Source Type: research

Knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs about epilepsy and their predictors among university students in Jordan.
In conclusion, many students have misconceptions about the causes, treatment, and nature of epilepsy, and students have moderate negative attitudes toward PWE. Universities should have health promotion programs to increase awareness of their students about major public health problems such as epilepsy. PMID: 25461223 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Epilepsy and Behaviour - November 5, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Hijazeen JK, Abu-Helalah MA, Alshraideh HA, Alrawashdeh OS, Hawa FN, Dalbah TA, Abdallah FW Tags: Epilepsy Behav Source Type: research

Eating Healthy With Herbs and Spices
Herbs and spices are for more than just flavoring - they can help fight and prevent breast cancer. Some of these powerful plant compounds have recently been compared to some of today's cancer-fighting drugs. Learn more about healthy eating with these anticancer herbs and spices.
Source: About.com Breast Cancer - September 19, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: breastcancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news

Richard III discovery: news and resources round up
If you're planning to teach the king in the car park, here are the best news stories, videos, multimedia and teaching resources about the royal discoveryNews that the skeleton found under a Leicester car park is Richard III has shone a beaming spotlight on England's last Plantagenet king, killed at the Battle of Bosworth in 1485. So seize the day and harness that enthusiasm in the history classroom and beyond using these news stories, multimedia, teaching resources and recommended websites.From the the GuardianRichard III bones found beneath Leicester - videoDNA tests have confirmed that human remains found beneath Grey Fr...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - February 10, 2013 Category: Science Authors: Emily Drabble Tags: Blogposts Guardian Professional Archaeology Richard III Teacher Network Secondary schools Teaching Education Monarchy History and history of art Source Type: news

Knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs about epilepsy and their predictors among university students in Jordan
In conclusion, many students have misconceptions about the causes, treatment, and nature of epilepsy, and students have moderate negative attitudes toward PWE. Universities should have health promotion programs to increase awareness of their students about major public health problems such as epilepsy.
Source: Epilepsy and Behavior - November 17, 2014 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

Childhood asthma control and compliance with respect to parental concerns about treatment
Asthma control in childhood improves the quality of life and prevents future chronic respiratory conditions. Misconceptions about asthma medicines may result in non-compliance to treatment. In our research we aimed to investigate the impact of parental concerns and beliefs about medications on adherance to treatment.A face to face questionnaire survey was carried out with parents of asthmatic children. The survey contained questions on demographics, parental concern on medications and adherence to treatment, symptoms. Data were evaluated by SPSS. 20 programme with using Mann-Whitney U and Chi-Square tests.Parents of 106 ch...
Source: European Respiratory Journal - November 19, 2018 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Dagli, E., Kosten, M., Gul, G., Yesil, H. G., Gul, M., Gholamibaroughi, M. Tags: Paediatric asthma and allergy Source Type: research

Community Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices on Schistosomiasis in Western Kenya-The SCORE Project.
Abstract In an effort to improve intervention strategies, community knowledge, attitudes, and practices on schistosomiasis were evaluated using focus group discussions involving 237 participants, in eight Schistosoma mansoni high prevalence districts in rural Nyanza Province, Kenya. The majority of participants reported having heard about schistosomiasis through schools, posters, radio announcements, and community gatherings. Participants had a variety of beliefs about contracting schistosomiasis, including associating it with dirty drinking water and uncooked or contaminated food. Avenues for seeking treatment in...
Source: The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene - February 17, 2014 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Musuva RM, Awiti A, Omedo M, Ogutu M, Secor WE, Montgomery SP, Alaii J, Mwinzi PN Tags: Am J Trop Med Hyg Source Type: research

Eating Chili Peppers Cuts Risk Of Death From Heart Attack And Stroke, Study Says
(CNN) — That delicious penne all’arrabiata may have benefits that go further than putting a smile on your face, according to a new study. For many years, chili has been hailed for its therapeutic properties, and now researchers have found that eating chili peppers regularly can cut the risk of death from heart disease and stroke. Carried out in Italy, where chili is a common ingredient, the study compared the risk of death among 23,000 people, some of whom ate chili and some of whom didn’t. Participants’ health status and eating habits were monitored over eight years, and researchers found that the ...
Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - December 17, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Health News Syndicated CBSN Boston CNN Source Type: news