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Is protein intake associated with bone mineral density in young women? [abstract]
March 11th, 2010
A cross sectional analysis suggests that higher protein intake does not have an adverse effect on bone in premenopausal women, but that low vegetable protein intake is associated with lower bone mass density.
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Link Between Obesity And Poor Colon Cancer Prognosis
March 11th, 2010
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Massage Eases Anxiety, But No Better Than Simple Relaxation Does
March 11th, 2010
A recent randomized trial has shown that massage is no more effective than relaxing in a room alone with soothing music for treating anxiety.
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British Fertility Society Issues New Guidelines On The Use Of Acupuncture And Chinese Herbal Medicine In Fertility Treatment, UK
March 10th, 2010
The results of 14 trials involving 2,670 patients have shown that acupuncture did not have a significant impact on successful fertility treatment.
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Dietary Supplements Discouraged for Prostate Cancer Patients
March 10th, 2010
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Increasing Soda Consumption Fuels Rise in Diabetes, Heart Disease
March 10th, 2010
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Green tea nutrients may prevent glaucoma
March 9th, 2010
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Papaya extract thwarts growth of cancer cells in lab tests
March 9th, 2010
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Omega-3 Fatty Acids Supplementation May Benefit Chronic Heart Failure Patients
March 8th, 2010
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Cocoa Flavanols May Reduce Cardiovascular Disease Risk
March 8th, 2010
A small study has shown that cocoa flavanols may decrease cardiovascular risk and enhance the cardiovascular benefits of moderate intensity exercise in at-risk individuals.
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Urologist Dr. J. Francois Eid, MD Warns Against The Dangers Of Online Herbal Remedies For Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
March 8th, 2010
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Occupational Sunlight Exposure Reduces Kidney Cancer Risk in Men, Study Suggests
March 8th, 2010
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Exposure to BPA may cause permanent fertility defects, Yale researchers find
March 8th, 2010
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Link Between Vitamin D And Skin Cancer
March 7th, 2010
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Acupuncture may relieve joint pain caused by some breast cancer treatments
March 7th, 2010
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Abbott Northwestern study shows non-drug techniques reduce pain in hospitalized patients
March 7th, 2010
According to a recent study published in the Journal of Patient Safety, the use of non-traditional pain management therapies such as acupuncture, acupressure, massage therapy, healing touch, music therapy, aromatherapy and reflexology were able to reduce post surgical pain by more than 50 percent among several patient populations.
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Vitamin D crucial to activating immune defenses
March 7th, 2010
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Zinc bioavailability and homeostasis [abstract]
March 4th, 2010
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L-Arginine supplementation improves exercise capacity after a heart transplant
March 4th, 2010
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Orange juice neutralizes the proinflammatory effect of a high-fat, high-carbohydrate meal and prevents endotoxin increase and Toll-like receptor expression [abstract]
March 4th, 2010
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Gut bacteria and disease may be linked
March 4th, 2010
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Vitamin D lifts mood during cold weather months
March 4th, 2010
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Vitamins stored in bathrooms, kitchens may become less effective
March 2nd, 2010
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An apple a day? Study shows soluble fiber boosts immune system
March 2nd, 2010
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Eating chocolate regularly may prevent strokes
March 2nd, 2010
Two large studies have shown that people who regularly consume chocolate have a significantly reduced risk of stroke and were fifty percent less likely to die after a stroke versus those who didn’t eat chocolate.
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Low-fat, Mediterranean and low-carb diets ‘help heart’
March 2nd, 2010
A small study has shown that the Mediterranean, low-fat and low-carbohydrate diets are equally effective in helping reverse blocked arteries.
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New testing method hints at garlic’s cancer-fighting potential
March 1st, 2010
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Researchers fishing for cancer cure discover active DHA derivatives
March 1st, 2010
DHA, found in omega-3s, has been shown to kill cancer cells in vitro for multiple cancers, making it a possible non-toxic cancer treatment.
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Non-Toxic Vitamin C Inhibits Formation Of New Blood Vessel Growth To Tumors
February 28th, 2010
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Low vitamin D serum level is related to severe fibrosis and low responsiveness to interferon-based therapy in genotype 1 chronic hepatitis C.
February 26th, 2010
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Vitamin B3 Shows Early Promise in Treatment of Stroke
February 26th, 2010
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Cancer patients find relief in integrative medicine services
February 26th, 2010
Studies show that seventy-seven percent of cancer patients who incorporate complementary approaches believe it improves their quality of life, and seventy-three percent say it makes them feel hopeful.
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Low-carb diet can increase bad cholesterol levels
February 24th, 2010
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Zen Meditation: Thicker Brains Fend Off Pain
February 24th, 2010
According to MRI results of patients involved in a recent small study, central brain regions that regulate emotion and pain were significantly thicker in meditators compared to non-meditators. This thickness is associated with less sensitivity to pain.
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Patient Anxiety Reduced By 20 Percent By Regular Exercise, Study Finds
February 24th, 2010
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Iodine intake as a determinant of thyroid disorders in populations
February 24th, 2010
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Medical marijuana may help fibromyalgia pain
February 23rd, 2010
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Bitter Melon Extract Decreased Breast Cancer Cell Growth
February 23rd, 2010
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ThHotze Enterprises Opposes United States Senate Bill That Threatens Americans’ Rights To Nutritional Supplements
February 23rd, 2010
If the Dietary Supplement Safety Act of 2010 (DSSA) passes, it will restrict Americans’ access to nutritional supplements.
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Peanut allergies tackled in largest ever trial
February 22nd, 2010
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Dietary Intake of Lignins May Protect Against Endometrial Cancer
February 22nd, 2010
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Vitamin A and Zinc Supplementation May Benefit Patients with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
February 22nd, 2010
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Zinc and Selenium Supplementation Beneficial to Pediatric Malignant Lymphoma Patients
February 22nd, 2010
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Dietary Alpha-Carotene and Beta-Carotene – Inversely Linked with Risk of Breast Cancer
February 22nd, 2010
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Increased Concentration of Omega-3 Fatty Acids Protects Against Atrial Fibrillation [abstract]
February 22nd, 2010
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Influence of coffee and caffeine consumption on atrial fibrillation in hypertensive patients
February 22nd, 2010
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From carnivorous plants to the medicine cabinet?
February 21st, 2010
Carnivorous plants have been found to possess a highly developed set of compounds and secondary metabolites, which may serve as a new class of anti-fungal drugs that can help fight off the much more resistant secondary infections.
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Seeds from the Moringa Tree Can Be Used for Water Purification, Study Suggests
February 21st, 2010
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Daily Dose of Vitamin D Prevents Falls in Elderly
February 21st, 2010
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Journal Of American Association Of Integrative Medicine Debuts Print Edition
February 21st, 2010
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Afternoon Nap Might Make You Smarter
February 21st, 2010
Research has shown that sleep plays a significant roll in the brain’s ability to remember things, which may have implications for memory issues that develop with aging.
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High Dietary Intake of Magnesium May Decrease Risk of Colorectal Cancer in Japanese Men [abstract]
February 21st, 2010
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Laboratory, Epidemiological, and Human Intervention Studies Show That Tea (Camellia sinensis) May Be Useful in the Prevention of Obesity [abstract]
February 19th, 2010
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Mom’s diet may alter infant’s allergies
February 19th, 2010
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Diet changes improve older adults’ cholesterol too
February 19th, 2010
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Diabetes helps explain obesity-birth defect link
February 19th, 2010
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Inflammation Marker Related to Obesity Is Elevated in Patients With Pancreatic Cancer
February 19th, 2010
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Exercise helps protect brain of multiple sclerosis patients
February 19th, 2010
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Taking Antidepressants During Pregnancy Doubles Heart Defect Risk of Newborn
February 19th, 2010
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Zinc Supplements To Prevent Middle Ear Infections: Evidence Is Weak
February 18th, 2010
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Adding Rosemary To Beef Decreases Cancer-Causing Agents
February 18th, 2010
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Acupuncture treatment is better than oral administration of Estazolam tablets for insomnia [abstract]
February 18th, 2010
A recent study involving 96 people showed that acupuncture treatment is better than oral administration of Estazolam tablets for insomnia.
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Happiness makes for a healthy heart
February 18th, 2010
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New evidence that green tea may help fight glaucoma and other eye diseases
February 18th, 2010
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NFU Angered As New Evidence Reveals Link Between Red Meat And Cancer Was Flawed
February 17th, 2010
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Effects of combination of zinc and vitamin A supplementation on serum fasting blood sugar, insulin, apoprotein B and apoprotein A-I in patients with type I diabetes.
February 17th, 2010
The results of a controlled study suggest that combined zinc and vitamin A supplementation can improve serum apoprotein A-I, apoprotein B and the apoprotein B/apoprotein A-I ratio in patients with DMTI.
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Blueberry husks, rye bran and multi-strain probiotics affect the severity of colitis induced by dextran sulphate sodium [abstract]
February 17th, 2010
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High-fat ketogenic diet to control seizures is safe over long term
February 16th, 2010
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Acupuncture could help period pain, researchers say
February 16th, 2010
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Camp A Hit For Kids With Celiac Disease
February 16th, 2010
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Vitamin A Use Today and Its Potential Toxicities
February 16th, 2010
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BPA Plastic Chemical Linked to Aggression, Hyperactivity in Toddlers
February 16th, 2010
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ADHD symptoms caused by lead exposure, new study claims
February 16th, 2010
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Nutritional approach to sun protection: a suggested complement to external strategies. [abstract]
February 13th, 2010
Research suggests that dietary antioxidant vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals have protective effects against skin cancer.
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Pomegranate Juice Interacts With Medications
February 13th, 2010
A man taking Crestor and Zetia started consuming pomegranate juice and three weeks later was admitted to the emergency room with a creatine kinase level of 138,030 U/L. Normal is < 200 U/L.
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Underactive thyroid linked to pesticide exposure
February 12th, 2010
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Hydroxycut linked to other cases of liver damage
February 12th, 2010
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Hypnosis can relieve symptoms in children with respiratory diseases
February 12th, 2010
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Excess weight raises pregnancy risks: study
February 12th, 2010
Women who are overweight during pregnancy significantly increase the risk of pre-eclampsia, gestational diabetes, large babies and needing to have a c-section.
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Too Much Mercury in Canned Tuna — Or Is There?
February 12th, 2010
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Impairment Of Self-Control In Type 2 Diabetics
February 12th, 2010
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Frankincense: Could it be a cure for cancer?
February 11th, 2010
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Margarine Consumption Linked to Lower IQ of Children
February 11th, 2010
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Don’t forget to eat blueberries: Scientists find they help memory
February 11th, 2010
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Aspartame has been renamed and is now being marketed as a natural sweetener
February 11th, 2010
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Mumps outbreak spreads among people who got vaccinated against mumps
February 11th, 2010
In a recent outbreak of mumps in over 1000 people, 77% of them had already received the mumps vaccination.
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Biofeedback Now Seen as ‘Regular’ Medicine
February 11th, 2010
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Drinking Milk During Pregnancy May Lower Baby’s Risk Of MS
February 11th, 2010
A recent study suggests that drinking milk during pregnancy lowers the risk of multiple sclerosis for the baby later in life. The correlation is found in the level of dietary vitamin D that is consumed during the pregnancy.
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Red Wine, Microwaves And Local Produce: Preventing Cancer Through Our Diets
February 11th, 2010
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Osteopathic care may ease late-pregnancy back pain
February 11th, 2010
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Ginkgo Herbal Medicines May Increase Seizures in People With Epilepsy
February 11th, 2010
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Mediterranean Diet May Lower Risk Of Brain Damage That Causes Thinking Problems
February 10th, 2010
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Antibodies From Plants May Help Fight Disease
February 10th, 2010
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Early life stress may predict cardiovascular disease
February 10th, 2010
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Mediterranean Diet Prevents Depression
February 9th, 2010
A study involving over 10,000 people suggests that the Mediterranean diet effectively reduces the inflammatory proteins that are raised in patients with depression. The diet is high in olive oil, which increases the amount of serotonin in the body. The mechanism of action in most anti-depressant drugs is to increase the amount of serotonin available to the brain.
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Multicenter study finds little effect of soy isoflavones on bone loss in postmenopausal women
February 9th, 2010
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Young patients with chronic illnesses find relief in acupuncture
February 9th, 2010
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Man nearly dies after one spray of Lynx deodorant
February 9th, 2010
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Chemicals Pass Through Breast Milk to Cause Testicular Cancer
February 9th, 2010
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Butter Leads to Lower Blood Fats Than Olive Oil
February 9th, 2010
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Blueberries Counteract Intestinal Diseases
February 8th, 2010
New research shows that blueberries have a protective effect on the intestines, reducing the risk of inflammatory bowel diseases.
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Fish oil supplements ‘beat psychotic mental illness’
February 8th, 2010
A three month study has shown that treating patients with fish oil who are at a high risk for developing psychotic illnesses is as effective as treatment using antipsychotic drugs.
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Weed killer atrazine may be linked to birth defect
February 8th, 2010
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Vitamin D Cuts Premature Birth Risk
February 8th, 2010
A study involving 600 pregnant women showed that those with the highest levels of vitamin D were significantly less likely to go into premature labor, have small for date babies, as well as experience several other possible pregnancy related complications.
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Breast cancer virtually “eradicated” with higher levels of vitamin D
February 8th, 2010
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Industrial Cleaner Linked to Increased Risk of Parkinson’s Disease
February 8th, 2010
A study involving 99 sets of twins, in which one had Parkinson’s disease, suggests that people who are exposed to the chemical TCE are five and a half times more likely to develop Parkinson’s.
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Soft drink consumption may increase risk of pancreatic cancer
February 8th, 2010
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The long-term effects of naprapathic manual therapy on back and neck pain – Results from a pragmatic randomized controlled trial
February 8th, 2010
The results of a clinical trial have shown that naprapathic therapy, a combination of manual musculoskeletal manipulations, is significantly effective for long term reduction of back and neck pain.
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Effect of acupressure and trigger points in treating headache: a randomized controlled trial.
February 5th, 2010
A recent study suggests that one month of acupressure treatment is more effective in reducing chronic headache than one month of muscle relaxant treatment, and that the effect remains six months after treatment.
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Anti-diabetes measures have lasting payoff
February 5th, 2010
The results of a three year clinical trial have shown that intensive lifestyle intervention reduced diabetes incidence in high-risk adults by 58 percent.
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Study Maps Effects of Acupuncture on the Brain
February 5th, 2010
Acupuncture is now recommended by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) as a treatment option for patients with lower back pain. NICE guidelines now state that GPs should ‘consider offering a course of acupuncture comprising a maximum of 10 sessions over a period of up to 12 weeks’ for patients with this common condition.
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Green Tea Extracts Halt Growth of Prostate Cancer Tumors
February 5th, 2010
After a study that involved 26 men over a period of 12 weeks, researchers found that epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), an antioxidant found in green tea, decreased all levels of the prostate cancer markers by up to 18.9 percent.
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Inflammation marker related to obesity is elevated in patients with pancreatic cancer
February 4th, 2010
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Herbal Remedies May Increase Risk Of Dangerous Drug Interactions In Heart Patients
February 4th, 2010
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Phytothermotherapy: a possible complementary therapy for fibromyalgia patients [abstract]
February 4th, 2010
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Vaccinium myrtillus (Bilberry) Extracts Reduce Angiogenesis In Vitro and In Vivo
February 4th, 2010
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Traditional Chinese Medicine for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
February 4th, 2010
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Plant derivative could help refine cancer treatment
February 4th, 2010
A plant derived from trees and shrubs called celastracaea, which has long been used for ailments such as fever, chills, joint pain and an anti-inflammatory in Chinese Medicine has been shown to inhibit a protein that is necessary for cancer growth.
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Baker’s Yeast: A Promising, Natural Therapy for Cancer?
February 4th, 2010
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Magnesium found to boost learning and memory
February 4th, 2010
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“Good” Bacteria Keep Immune System Primed To Fight Future Infections, According To Penn Study
January 29th, 2010
Scientists have determined that antibiotics eliminate both good and bad gut bacteria, leading to potentially severe secondary infections. Probiotics contain the good bacteria that needs to be replaced in the body in order for the immune system to stay primed to fight off future infection.
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Tea And Exercise May Affect Depression In Breast Cancer Patients
January 29th, 2010
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Diet changes improve older adults’ cholesterol too
January 29th, 2010
The results of a new 10 year study involving 900 adults age 49 and over showed that increasing omega-3 fatty acids and decreasing saturated fats subsequently lowered total cholesterol in this population.
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The total antioxidant content of more than 3100 foods, beverages, spices, herbs and supplements used worldwide
January 28th, 2010
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Scientists link flame retardants and reduced human fertility
January 28th, 2010
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Plant flavanoid may help prevent leukemia
January 28th, 2010
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Observed Changes in Risk during Naturopathic Treatment of Hypertension
January 28th, 2010
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Herbs and Spices: Unexpected Sources of Antiepileptogenic Drug Treatments? [abstract]
January 28th, 2010
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Association Between Low Vitamin D Levels And Greater Risk Of Relapse In Childhood-Onset Multiple Sclerosis
January 27th, 2010
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Vitamin D Supplements Could Fight Crohn’s Disease
January 27th, 2010
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Omega-3 fatty acids have anti-aging effect on cells
January 27th, 2010
A study involving 608 people over a period of five years showed that the people who had a higher intake of DHA and EPA, omega-3 fatty acids, experienced a slower rate of telomere shortening, a sign of cellular aging, than those with lower levels.
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New evidence shows selenium and omega-3s prevent colon cancer
January 25th, 2010
In a randomized, placebo-controlled study including 411 men, it was shown that men who took selenium had a 40 percent reduced risk of developing colon cancer. In a similar study involving 1,878 men, it was shown that men who had the highest amount of omega-3 fatty acids intake also had a 40 percent reduced risk of developing colon cancer.
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Vitamin D Levels, Lung Function and Steroid Response in Adult Asthma [abstract]
January 18th, 2010
A study has shown that asthmatics that are deficient in vitamin D have more severe asthma, decreased lung function and are less responsive to treatment intervention.
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Vitamin D and chronic kidney disease [abstract]
January 18th, 2010
Evidence is continuing to mount that vitamin D deficiency is a significant cause of chronic kidney disease, which commonly leads to premature cardiovascular disease.
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Thyme Oil Can Inhibit COX2 And Suppress Inflammation
January 18th, 2010
Researchers have found that thyme oil has the ability to reduce cellular COX-2 levels by almost 75%. COX-2 is an inflammatory enzyme that exists at high levels in many chronic illnesses.
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Drugs like Tylenol can be contaminated with mold and chemicals
January 17th, 2010
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Exercise protects and improves the aging brain
January 15th, 2010
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Mediterranean diet protects against stomach cancer
January 15th, 2010
In a European study involving 485, 044 men, the men who followed the Mediterranean diet were 33 percent less likely to develop gastric cancer than the men who didn’t follow the diet.
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St. John’s wort may cool hot flashes
January 15th, 2010
In a study including 100 menopausal women, the group given St. John’s Wort had significantly fewer hot flashes at the end of the eight week study than the group who received the placebo. The herb also appeared to lessen the duration and severity of the hot flashes.
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UC Davis research confirms benefits of calcium and vitamin D in preventing fractures
January 15th, 2010
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Blood Pressure And Heart Disease Drugs May Help Fend Off Dementia, Including Alzheimer’s Disease
January 14th, 2010
A recent study has shown that angiotensin receptor blockers, drugs that are normally used to treat heart disease and high blood pressure, significantly reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
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Excess Protein In Urine Is Indicator Of Heart Disease Risk In Whites, But Not Blacks
January 14th, 2010
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Cancer Cells Co-Opt Fat Metabolism Pathway To Become More Malignant
January 14th, 2010
According to new findings from The Scripps Research Institute, an enzyme that helps break down stored fats goes into overdrive in some cancer cells, making them more malignant. This may explain the relationship between obesity and cancer.
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Mango Effective In Preventing, Stopping Certain Colon, Breast Cancer Cells
January 14th, 2010
Although not yet tested in humans, mangos have been found to induce apoptosis in breast and colon cancer cells in an in vitro study.
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Effects of n–3 fatty acids on macro- and microvascular function in subjects with type 2 diabetes mellitus [abstract]
January 14th, 2010
A study has shown that supplementation with Omega-3 fatty acids in type 2 diabetic patients has a protective vascular effect, a common problem in this patient population.
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Obesity Linked to Common Form of Kidney Cancer and Each Extra BMI Point Increases Risk
January 13th, 2010
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Study Reveals How One Form Of Natural Vitamin E Protects Brain After Stroke
January 13th, 2010
Scientists found that the tocotrienol form of vitamin E, an alternative to the popular drugstore supplement, stopped an enzyme that is activated after a stroke in a way that eventually kills neurons.
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Claims That Diabetes Triples Risk Of Dementia In Some Older People
January 13th, 2010
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Prolonged TV Viewing Linked To Higher Risk Of Death Even In Regular Exercisers
January 13th, 2010
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Multigene Test Helping Breast Cancer Patients Avoid Chemotherapy
January 13th, 2010
A new genetic test is allowing doctors to know whether their patient’s cancer is more or less likely to respond to chemotherapy. Out of 89 breast cancer patients that received the test, doctors changed treatment decisions for 28 patients, 24 patients changed their own treatment decisions, including nine who decided to stop chemotherapy completely.
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Three Approved GMO Crops Linked to Organ Damage, New Study Shows
January 12th, 2010
A new study pinpoints three variations of GM corn as being linked to organ damage in mammals.
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Survival of cancer patients treated with mistletoe extract (Iscador): a systematic literature review
January 12th, 2010
A review of studies done on using mistletoe extract Iscador as an adjuvant cancer therapy shows that it’s use improves survival.
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Yoga reduces cytokine levels known to promote inflammation
January 12th, 2010
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Intakes of meat, fish, poultry, and eggs and risk of prostate cancer progression
January 11th, 2010
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New Insights Into Mushroom-Derived Drug Promising For Cancer Treatment
January 11th, 2010
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Hepatitis C Infection Blocked By Natural Compound
January 11th, 2010
UCLA researchers have discovered that the natural compound Quercetin blocks the proteins that are necessary for hepatitis C infection replication, possibly providing a way to reduce the level of the virus or eliminate it completely.
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Vitamin C Reverses Abnormalities Caused By Werner Syndrome Gene, Including Cancer, Obesity, Diabetes, Heart Failure And High Cholesterol
January 11th, 2010
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Blocking Inflammation Receptor Kills Breast Cancer Stem Cells
January 11th, 2010
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New study: omega-3s may treat schizophrenia, ADD, Huntington’s and other nervous system diseases
January 11th, 2010
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URMC Study Links Vitamin D, Race, And Cardiac Deaths
January 10th, 2010
Black Americans may be at a higher risk of heart disease and stroke because of genetic and lifestyle factors that contribute to low vitamin D levels.
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Researcher Finally Admits Abortion Raises Breast Cancer Risk In Study That Fingers Oral Contraceptives As A Probable Cause Of Breast Cancer
January 9th, 2010
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Holistic Weight Loss – A Non-Diet Approach To Good Health
January 9th, 2010
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Discovery Of Link Between Stomach-Cancer Bug And Cancer-Promoting Factor
January 9th, 2010
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New Approach To Fighting Alzheimer’s Shows Potential In Clinical Trial
January 9th, 2010
In a clinical trial involving 225 Alzheimer’s patients, a group of patients were given a natural cocktail containing B vitamins, phosopholipids and antioxidants. The patients who received the cocktail showed a significant improvement in verbal memory skills compared to the placebo group. These nutrients are believed to contribute to the formation of synapses, connections that are damaged in the progression of the disease.
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Blood glucose self-monitoring: No benefit for noninsulin-dependent patients with type 2 diabetes
January 8th, 2010
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Abnormal Blood Calcium Levels Deadly for Kidney Disease Patients
January 8th, 2010
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Herbs Help Treat Diabetes: Bilberry, Gymnema, Ginkgo and Salt Bush
January 8th, 2010
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Do Statin Drugs Cause Vitamin D Deficiency?
January 8th, 2010
Ninety-two percent of patients who were given statin drugs for muscle pain were relieved of all pain after they were given 50,00 IU of vitamin D for 12 weeks.
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Natural Compounds In Pomegranates May Prevent Growth Of Hormone-Dependent Breast Cancer
January 6th, 2010
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Blocking Inflammation Receptor Kills Breast Cancer Stem Cells
January 6th, 2010
More evidence that inflammation is intimately linked to cancer.
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Risk of cardiovascular disease and all cause mortality among patients with type 2 diabetes prescribed oral antidiabetes drugs: retrospective cohort study using UK general practice research database
January 6th, 2010
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Common Pain Medication Accelerates Growth of Cancer Tumors
January 6th, 2010
Recent studies have shown that morphine and other opiate-based pain medications contribute to the growth and spread of cancer cells.
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Carotenoids in veggies and fruits improve eyesight and prevent eye diseases
January 6th, 2010
Scientists have found that carotenoids, particularly lutein and zeaxanthin, have a significant impact on visual health.
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Low selenium tied to throat, stomach cancers
January 6th, 2010
The results of a long term study involving 120,852 men and women have shown that the low level of selenium is associated with a higher risk of cancer of the esophagus.
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Caffeine Consumption Associated With Less Severe Liver Fibrosis
January 6th, 2010
Research has shown that chronic hepatitis C virus patients suffer with less severe liver fibrosis when cosuming more than 308 mg of caffeine daily.
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Pomegranates: Latest Weapon in the Fight Against MRSA
December 21st, 2009
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High-sugar diet alters intestinal bacteria, making losing weight more difficult
December 21st, 2009
A recent study has found that a diet high in sugar has the powerful effect of being able to throw the good bacterial colonies in the gut out of balance. Because this bacteria is essential for proper digestion and assimilation of nutrients, the entire body can become more susceptible to all sorts of diseases, including obesity.
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Moderate Fish Consumption May Lower Risk in Patients With a History of Heart Failure
December 21st, 2009
In a study involving nearly 1000 patients who had experienced acute coronary syndrome, researchers concluded that consumption of fish one or two times per week considerably reduced the risk of developing left ventricular systolic dysfunction in this patient population.
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That Tap Water Is Legal but May Be Unhealthy
December 21st, 2009
The Safe Drinking Water Act, a federal program that is supposed to ensure the safety of our drinking water, currently regulates only 91 of more than 60,000 contaminates that are used in the United States, according to the EPA.
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Calorie Intake Linked To Cell Lifespan, Cancer Development
December 20th, 2009
Researchers have continued to confirm an inverse relationship between caloric restriction and cellular health.
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