New insight into similarity of complex brain networks in monkeys, humans

Monkeys that ate a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids had brains with highly connected and well organized neural networks – in some ways akin to the neural networks in healthy humans – while monkeys that ate a diet deficient in the fatty acids had much more limited brain networking, according to an Oregon Health & Science University study.

Tart Cherries May Help Millions Reduce Inflammation To Manage Pain, According To New Research

Tart cherries may help reduce chronic inflammation, especially for the millions of Americans suffering from debilitating joint pain and arthritis, according to new research from Oregon Health & Science University presented at the American College of Sports Medicine Conference (ACSM) in San Francisco, Calif…

Maternal High-Fat Diet Programs Babies In The Womb To Be Fat

New research in mice indicates that babies born to moms who eat a high-fat diet before and during pregnancy have a higher fat mass and smaller livers than babies whose moms consume low-fat fare, according to scientists at Oregon Health & Science University Doernbecher Children’s Hospital…

Fresh Strawberries Tainted With E. Coli Sicken 10, One Dies In NW Oregon

Fresh strawberries from a Newberg farm contaminated with E. coli have made ten people ill, one of whom died, the Oregon Health Authority has announced. This occurred in July and the strawberries came from Jaquith Strawberry Farm.

How A High-Fat Diet During Pregnancy Increases The Risk Of Stillbirth

Eating a high-fat diet during pregnancy increases the chance of stillbirth, according to new research at Oregon Health & Science University. The new data show eating a typical American diet, which is high in fat, decreases blood flow from the mother to the placenta, the temporary organ that nourishes the unborn fetus…