Archive for the 'Diabetes Mellitus' Category
Is napping “bad” for nighttime sleep?
Monday, August 16th, 2010
Two published studies conclude it is not. (more…)
Consumer Alert: Prolatis
Friday, August 13th, 2010Krill oil effects in humans
Sunday, August 8th, 2010
A reader asked for a summary of the benefits of krill oil.
Most of the published literature is based on animal studies. But several researchers have studied humans. (more…)
Lifestyle choices and diabetes risk later in life
Friday, July 23rd, 2010Antioxidant primer
Monday, July 19th, 2010Reviewing pomegranate research
Sunday, July 11th, 2010
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) told POM Wonderful that their UK billboard showing a bottle of pomegranate juice and a hangman’s noose, and proclaims the juice can “cheat death” must be taken down.
ASA says “We considered the evidence… but concluded that it fell short of showing any direct relation between consuming the product and a longer life.”
So, what’s the evidence? (more…)


There are 5 choices that make a difference,
Dr. Manouchehr Saljoughian from the Alta Bates Summit Medical Center in Berkeley, California has
Following a diet that is moderately rich in carbohydrates and dietary fiber, and with a low glycemic 
