Science News for April 19, 1999

Female Soccer Players Perform Best On A High-Fat Diet, UB Study Finds

A new study published in UB's School of Health Related Professions found that female collegiate soccer players performed longer at a higher intensity on a diet composed of 35% fat than on lower-fat diets. The women showed no increase in weight, body fat, or blood pressure despite consuming a higher amount of fat.

SourceUniversity at Buffalo·DateApr 19, 1999

For First Time In 40 Years National Jewish Researchers Report Chronic Beryllium Disease Caused By Extremely Low Levels Of Exposure

Researchers at National Jewish Health found cases of chronic beryllium disease in two people exposed to 2 percent beryllium copper alloy, a product used in toasters, bicycles, and electronics. Chronic beryllium disease is caused by inhaling beryllium dust into the lungs, leading to lung scarring and oxygen transfer issues.

SourceNational Jewish Health·JournalJournal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine·DateApr 19, 1999