AHA endorses Nintendo Wii gaming system
The AHA logo will soon appear on the Nintendo Wii video gaming system. “We have to engage consumers and citizens...
More support for omega-3 to slow age-related cognitive decline
Researchers at Martek Biosciences Corporation, in Columbia, Maryland, studied the effects of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) (an essential fatty acid) on...
Herbal formula fails to prevent menopausal vasomotor symptoms
Researchers from the University of Western Sydney, in Australia report no benefit after 16 weeks of treatment.
Consumer Alert: Vigor-25
The FDA tells us that Vigor-25, a product marketed as a natural dietary supplement to enhance male sexual performance, should...
Food Allergy Herbal Formulation (FAHF-2)
During the annual scientific meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI), researchers discussed how herbal treatments...
Alcoholic energy drinks being banned by FDA
Deaths and hospitalizations have been reported in young people, according to New York Senator Charles Schumer.
Heinz Ketchup reduces sodium 25%
H. J. Heinz Company has reformulated its world-famous ketchup to comply with New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s National Salt Reduction...
Predictors of yoga use among patients with breast cancer
Research suggests that yoga may reduce symptoms and improve quality of life among breast cancer patients. Researchers at the University...
Pilates for low back pain?
In 2004, Prof. Chris Maher from The University of Sydney, in Australia concluded, “Physical treatments, such as… Pilates therapy… [is]...
Does vitamin D reduce progression of knee osteoarthritis?
During the American College of Rheumatology Annual Scientific Meeting, researchers in Boston reported (abstract 706) that adding vitamin D as...
Might vitamin D deficiency make you chubby?
Less vitamin D means more adiposity, according to researchers in the US and Bogota, Columbia.
Effects of Tai Chi on psychological well-being
Researchers from Tufts University School of Medicine, in Boston, reviewed the evidence supporting this low impact mind-body exercise.
Sweet solutions help infants tolerate immunizations
Researchers from The Hospital for Sick Children, in Toronto, Canada reviewed the evidence for giving sweet solutions to infants before...
Vitamins E and C and the risk of age-related cataract
Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical, in Boston, studied the long-term effects.
Self-worth and the benefits of physical activity in menopause
Physical activity enhances quality of life (QOL). Researchers from The Pennsylvania State University, in University Park evaluated the influence of...
Art therapy for children with asthma
Researchers at the National Jewish Health, in Denver, Colorado are the first to report that children with asthma benefit from...
Tai chi on psychological well-being
Physical activity and exercise appear to improve psychological health. Researchers at Tufts University School of Medicine, in Boston review the...
Vitamin D and bone loss in older men
Researchers from the VA Medical Center Minneapolis, Minnesota report that men with 25(OH)D levels below 20 ng/mL had greater rates...
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Use of CAM in patients with head and neck cancer
Researchers at the National University of Singapore surveyed the use of CAM in residents of Singapore who had head and...
Risk of curcumin-drug interactions
Researchers at Central South University, in Hunan, China studied the effect of curcumin (turmeric) on drug metabolizing enzymes. Their findings...