US researchers proved [times and times again] that eating breakfast is the secret to staying healthy.

Dr Mark Pereira and colleagues at Harvard Medical School analyzed the eating habits of 1,198 black people and 1,633 white participants.

Their study found that people who eat whole-grain cereals every morning are among those most likely to see the health benefits.

Health benefits discovered

They found that people who ate breakfast every day were a third less likely to be obese compared to those who skipped the meal.

In addition, eating breakfast will make you half as likely to have blood-sugar problems, which increase the risk of developing diabetes or having high cholesterol, which is a known risk factor for heart disease.

Eating first thing in the morning will help to stabilize blood sugar levels, which regulate appetite and energy.

The study also suggests that eating breakfast makes you less hungry during the rest of the day and are, therefore, less likely to overeat.

UK evidence

The British Dietetic Association said the findings added to the growing body of evidence in support of eating breakfast every morning.

“There is a lot of scientific evidence behind this,” spokeswoman Catherine Collins told.

“Obviously the traditional fry-up is too fat and calorie rich to aid weight control, but cereals and toast are of benefit.

“Breakfast can be a very good source of vitamins. Many processed cereals are fortified with vitamins and minerals which people can find it difficult to get elsewhere if they are just having two meals a day.”

“Eat your breakfast. It’s the most important meal of the day!”
Did you know that people who don’t eat breakfast are less able to concentrate/learn, get less iron (an important nutrient) in their diets, and are more likely to have a higher body mass index (BMI), which is a sign they may be overweight.
On the other hand, people who eat breakfast do better at work, are more likely to participate in physical activities, and tend to eat healthier overall. So tomorrow morning, don’t run out the door on an empty stomach. Fuel up with a healthy breakfast!

What Should You Eat?
Any breakfast is better than no breakfast, but try not to have doughnuts or pastries all the time. They’re high in calories, sugar, and fat. They also don’t contain the nutrients everyone really needs. And if you have a doughnut for breakfast, you won’t feel full for long.

Just like with other meals, try to eat a variety of foods, including:
- Grains (breads and cereals)
- Protein (meats, beans, and nuts)
- Fruits and vegetables
- Milk, cheese, and yogurt

Easy Breakfast ideas
First, the traditional ones:
- Eggs
- French toast, waffles, or pancakes (try wheat or whole-grain varieties)
- Cold cereal and milk
- Hot cereal, such as oatmeal or cream of wheat (try some dried fruit or nuts on top)
- Whole-grain toast, bagel, or English muffin with cheese
- Yogurt with fruit or nuts
- Fruit smoothie, such as a strawberry smoothie

And now some weird (but yummy) ones:
- Banana dog (peanut butter, a banana, and raisins in a long whole-grain bun)
- Breakfast taco (shredded cheese on a tortilla, folded in half and microwaved; top with salsa)
- Country cottage cheese (apple butter mixed with cottage cheese)
- Fruit and cream cheese sandwich (use strawberries or other fresh fruit)
- Sandwich – grilled cheese, peanut butter and jelly, or another favorite
- Leftovers (they’re not just for dinner anymore!)

Quick recipes if you’re rushed for time
- Single servings of whole-grain, low-sugar cereal
- Yogurt
- Fresh fruit
- Whole-grain muffin
- Trail mix of nuts, dried fruits, pretzels, crackers, and dry cereal

BBC news has reported data published by Cancer Research with updated mortality rates from 2005.

One in three of us will be diagnosed with cancer during our life.

The disease tends to affect older people – but can strike at any time.

Excluding certain skin cancers, there were almost 290,000 new cases of the disease in 2005 in the UK.

Some cancer, such as breast, are becoming more common, while new cases of lung cancer are expected to fall away due to the drop in the number of smokers.

However, while the overall number of new cancers is not falling, the good news is that successful treatment rates for many of the most common types are improving rapidly.

Brain surgery is perhaps the oldest of the practiced medical arts. However much progress has been made in the last 20 years. An article from Physorg relates to the newest and safest way of practicing brain surgery for people with tumours.

Kim Delvaux was undergoing surgery to remove a brain tumor when doctors at Loyola University Hospital woke her up. Dr. Vikram Prabhu talked to her about her favorite topics — NASCAR and her kids.
“I can remember two distinct conversations,” said Delvaux, who lives in Downers Grove. “My friends can’t believe it, but it’s true.”
While she was awake, Prabhu gently probed brain tissue surrounding the tumor. If this affected Delvaux’s ability to speak or move, Prabhu would avoid those areas when he later removed the tumor. “We call these areas ‘No Fly Zones,’” he said.

The technique allows the surgeon to map out sites that are essential for speech and motor skills.

Surgeons have been doing various forms of “brain mapping” for decades. But advances in preoperative imaging, anesthesia and surgical tools and techniques have significantly improved outcomes. Consequently, surgeons are able to remove tumors in close proximity to critical parts of the brain, and patients are experiencing fewer cognitive and motor deficits, Prabhu said.

“Evidence in the medical literature supports the safety and efficacy of brain mapping,” Prabhu said. Prabhu is a neurosurgical oncologist and associate professor in the Department of Neurological Surgery, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine.

Some patients remember little or nothing. Others remember fragments. Theresa Shepherd of Plainfield remembers Prabhu saying: “Terry, I need you to talk.” Carla Jones of Gary has just a vague memory. “I can remember Dr. Prabhu speaking to me, but it’s a little blurry,” she said.