Archive for October, 2008
Friday, October 31st, 2008
The aim of this study was to review the literature in order to determine the levels of potentially harmful metals in table wines.
We know red wine is healthy, but is it safe? (more…)
Diet-Nutrition, Heavy Metals | Comments (0)
Friday, October 31st, 2008
Medscape reports that SELECT (Selenium and Vitamin E Cancer Prevention Trial) is asking more than 35,000 adult men to stop taking these supplements because of an apparent lack of benefit and a possibility of harm.
But are we sure about this? (more…)
Elderly, Cancer, Prostate, Vitamins, Selenium | Comments (0)
Friday, October 31st, 2008
Very few healthcare providers know them, according to this survey presented during the annual meeting of the American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST 2008).
Researcher Dr. Virginia Reichert at North Shore-Long Island Jewish Hospital in Great Neck was “astonished.” (more…)
Bleeding Disorders, Diabetes Mellitus, Smoking Cessation | Comments (0)
Thursday, October 30th, 2008
Among 17 products, 4 failed to measure up.
That’s almost 25%. (more…)
Vitamins, ConsumerLab | Comments (0)
Thursday, October 30th, 2008
According to researchers at The University of Reading in the UK, artichoke leaf extract (Cynara scolymus) makes a modest contribution. (more…)
Cholesterol/Lipids | Comments (0)
Thursday, October 30th, 2008
Many risk factors can’t be changed, but a couple can. (more…)
Elderly, Diabetes Mellitus, Obesity, Smoking Cessation, Bone Fracture | Comments (0)
Wednesday, October 29th, 2008
There’s now a consensus on the value of the Mediterranean diet to prevent coronary heart disease and cancer. (more…)
Cancer, Heart Disease, Cholesterol/Lipids, Diet-Mediterranean | Comments (0)
Wednesday, October 29th, 2008
Researchers from the Université de Montréal report, “that the risks of a premature birth quadruple if flaxseed oil is consumed in the last 2 trimesters of pregnancy.”
The results are scheduled for presentation during the annual meeting of The Teratology Society. (more…)
Pregnancy, Flaxseed | Comments (0)
Wednesday, October 29th, 2008
Dr. Darrell Hulisz from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio has written a continuing education article on herbals.
Here are the author’s take-away points, with additional references added. (more…)
Alzheimer's Dementia, Asthma/Allergy, Bleeding Disorders, Fatigue, Heart Disease, Rheumatoid Diseases, Sleep (Insomnia), Anxiety (Panic)/Depression, St. John's Wort, Herbals, Prostate, Menopause, Diet-Nutrition, Cochrane Library, Garlic, Ginger, Black Cohosh, Ginseng, Ginkgo, Echinacea, Gout, DHEA, Huntington's, Evening Primrose, Stress, Valerian, Sleep Apnea, Sunscreen, Alcoholism/Drug Abuse, Chamomile, Saw Palmetto, Common Cold | Comments (0)
Tuesday, October 28th, 2008
Researchers from the Peninsula Medical School in Plymouth, UK have reviewed the state of cannabinoid pharmacology with a focus on pain medicine.
Here are the highlights. (more…)
Marijuana (Cannabinoids), Pain | Comments (0)