Dietary fiber and the risk of breast cancer
Researchers in North Carolina and in China reviewed the association between dietary fiber intake and risk of breast cancer.
Effect of the dose of zinc lozenges on the common cold
Researchers at the University of Helsinki, in Finland, examined whether the total daily dose of zinc might explain part of...
CBT and the risk for heart disease
Psychosocial factors are associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease morbidity and mortality, but the effects of psychosocial factor treatment...
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CAM use in the Manitoba IBD Cohort Study
Researchers in Winnipeg, Manitoba surveyed the prevalence of CAM use in patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
Support for exercise to preserve cognitive function
Researchers at the Foundation of Public Health, Mutuelle Generale de l’Education Nationale, in Paris, reanalyzed data from the Women’s Antioxidant...
Consumer Alert: Man Up Now capsules
Man Up Now claims to be “herbal” and “all natural.” Consumers may mistakenly assume the product is harmless and poses...
Using compression stockings to treat sleep apnea
Fluid accumulation in the legs and its redistribution into the neck appears to play a role in obstructive sleep apnea...
Does Pilates improved balance?
Researchers at the University of Tasmania, in Launceston, evaluated the effects of a Pilates on balance and function in community-dwelling...
Tai chi benefits in Parkinson’s disease
Patients with Parkinson’s disease have impaired balance, which affects function and increases the risk of falling. Exercise is routinely encouraged...
Effect of an urban environment on cannabis psychosis risk
Cannabis is considered a cause of psychotic illness, interacting with genetic and other environmental risk factors. Researchers at Maastricht University...
Dangers of colon cleansing
Colon cleansing (aka colonic irrigation or colonic hydrotherapy) works like an enema. The patient lies on a table and up...
Omega-3 for cystic fibrosis
In this Cochrane review, researchers at the Sydney Children’s Hospital, in New South Wales, Australia, evaluated the evidence that omega-3...
Does it matter if your tuna is packed in water or oil?
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, in Philadelphia, compared the fatty acid profiles of different commercially available...
Exercise during pregnancy
Researchers at Norwegian University of Science and Technology, in Trondheim, assessed whether exercise during pregnancy might prevent gestational diabetes and...
Fruit, veggies, and the risk of death from ischemic heart disease
A higher intake of fruits and vegetables is associated with a lower risk of ischemic heart disease (reduced blood supply...
Music plus art therapy for dementia-related apathy
Apathy is prevalent among patients with Alzheimer’s disease and is associated with greater morbidity and worse outcomes. Researchers in Spain...
Yoga appears to be beneficial for people with pain
Researchers at the University of Witten/Herdecke, in Germany, reviewed the evidence.
Influence of maternal DHA supplements on infant morbidity
Researchers in the US and Mexico studied the effects of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids such as docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) on...
Potential benefits of yoga for fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition with widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, depression, and low cortisol levels. Researchers at York University, in...
Linking vitamin D and depression
Researchers at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, in Dallas, investigated the association between vitamin D blood levels and...