Archive for November, 2010
Sunday, November 28th, 2010
The AHA logo will soon appear on the Nintendo Wii video gaming system.
“We have to engage consumers and citizens and the public where they are,” says Dr. Clyde Yancy, president of the American Heart Association (AHA). “The burden of heart disease and stroke is too much.”
But will the Wii really make a difference in heart health? (more…)
Electronic Media, Heart Disease | Comments Off on AHA endorses Nintendo Wii gaming system
Saturday, November 27th, 2010
Researchers at Martek Biosciences Corporation, in Columbia, Maryland, studied the effects of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) (an essential fatty acid) on improving cognitive functions in healthy older adults with age-related cognitive decline. (more…)
Alzheimer's Dementia, Elderly, Omega-3 Fatty Acids | Comments Off on More support for omega-3 to slow age-related cognitive decline
Monday, November 22nd, 2010
Researchers from the University of Western Sydney, in Australia report no benefit after 16 weeks of treatment. (more…)
Chinese Medicine, Menopause | Comments Off on Herbal formula fails to prevent menopausal vasomotor symptoms
Friday, November 19th, 2010
The FDA tells us that Vigor-25, a product marketed as a natural dietary supplement to enhance male sexual performance, should not be purchased or used because it contains sildenafil, the active ingredient in the prescription drug Viagra.
The FDA is investigating the reported death of a 26-year old man, possibly associated with the use of Vigor-25. (more…)
Consumer Alert, Erectile Dysfunction, FDA/FTC/CDC | Comments Off on Consumer Alert: Vigor-25
Thursday, November 18th, 2010
During the annual scientific meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI), researchers discussed how herbal treatments may be integrated into conventional allergy treatments, including this Chinese herbal formula.
Here’s what we know about FAHF-2, a Chinese herbal formula being tested to treat food allergies. (more…)
Asthma/Allergy, Chinese Medicine | Comments Off on Food Allergy Herbal Formulation (FAHF-2)
Tuesday, November 16th, 2010
Deaths and hospitalizations have been reported in young people, according to New York Senator Charles Schumer. (more…)
A. ALTERNATIVE MEDICAL SYSTEMS, CAM Politics, Consumer Alert, E. DIETARY | Comments Off on Alcoholic energy drinks being banned by FDA
Sunday, November 14th, 2010
H. J. Heinz Company has reformulated its world-famous ketchup to comply with New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s National Salt Reduction Initiative.
It’s the latest salvo in the food wars. (more…)
Diet-Nutrition, Heart Disease, High Blood Pressure | Comments Off on Heinz Ketchup reduces sodium 25%
Friday, November 12th, 2010
Research suggests that yoga may reduce symptoms and improve quality of life among breast cancer patients.
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania Health System, in Philadelphia, identified their characteristics. (more…)
Cancer, Yoga | Comments Off on Predictors of yoga use among patients with breast cancer
Friday, November 12th, 2010
In 2004, Prof. Chris Maher from The University of Sydney, in Australia concluded, “Physical treatments, such as… Pilates therapy… [is] either of unknown value or ineffective and so should not be considered.”
Now, researchers from Pilates Core Kinesis, in Madrid, Spain have published an updated review of the state of the art. (more…)
Pain-Back, Pilates | Comments Off on Pilates for low back pain?
Thursday, November 11th, 2010
During the American College of Rheumatology Annual Scientific Meeting, researchers in Boston reported (abstract 706) that adding vitamin D as a supplement did not lessen the symptoms or slow the progression of knee osteoarthritis. (more…)
Osteoarthritis, Vitamin D | Comments Off on Does vitamin D reduce progression of knee osteoarthritis?
Thursday, November 11th, 2010
Less vitamin D means more adiposity, according to researchers in the US and Bogota, Columbia. (more…)
Children, Infants, Obesity, Vitamin D | Comments Off on Might vitamin D deficiency make you chubby?
Thursday, November 11th, 2010
Researchers from Tufts University School of Medicine, in Boston, reviewed the evidence supporting this low impact mind-body exercise. (more…)
Anxiety (Panic)/Depression, Exercise, Tai Chi | Comments Off on Effects of Tai Chi on psychological well-being
Wednesday, November 10th, 2010
Researchers from The Hospital for Sick Children, in Toronto, Canada reviewed the evidence for giving sweet solutions to infants before immunization. (more…)
Infants | Comments Off on Sweet solutions help infants tolerate immunizations
Tuesday, November 9th, 2010
Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical, in Boston, studied the long-term effects. (more…)
Vitamins | Comments Off on Vitamins E and C and the risk of age-related cataract
Tuesday, November 9th, 2010
Physical activity enhances quality of life (QOL). Researchers from The Pennsylvania State University, in University Park evaluated the influence of physical self-worth and positive affect on this relationship. (more…)
Exercise, Menopause | Comments Off on Self-worth and the benefits of physical activity in menopause
Tuesday, November 9th, 2010
Researchers at the National Jewish Health, in Denver, Colorado are the first to report that children with asthma benefit from art therapy. (more…)
Art, Music, Dance, Asthma/Allergy, Children | Comments Off on Art therapy for children with asthma
Monday, November 8th, 2010
Physical activity and exercise appear to improve psychological health.
Researchers at Tufts University School of Medicine, in Boston review the evidence for tai chi. (more…)
Anxiety (Panic)/Depression, Stress, Tai Chi | Comments Off on Tai chi on psychological well-being
Monday, November 8th, 2010
Researchers from the VA Medical Center Minneapolis, Minnesota report that men with 25(OH)D levels below 20 ng/mL had greater rates of hip bone loss. (more…)
A. ALTERNATIVE MEDICAL SYSTEMS | Comments Off on Vitamin D and bone loss in older men
Sunday, November 7th, 2010
Researchers at the National University of Singapore surveyed the use of CAM in residents of Singapore who had head and neck cancer.
Here are their findings compared to other countries where similar studies have been conducted. (more…)
Acupuncture/ pressure, C. MIND-BODY THERAPIES, CAM Use, Chiropractic, Exercise, Herbals, Homeopathy, Hypnosis, Naturopathy, Physiotherapy, Reiki, Relaxation, Religion/ Spirituality, Selenium, Tea, Vitamins | Comments Off on Use of CAM in patients with head and neck cancer
Sunday, November 7th, 2010
Researchers at Central South University, in Hunan, China studied the effect of curcumin (turmeric) on drug metabolizing enzymes.
Their findings suggest a risk for curcumin-drug interactions. (more…)
Caffeine, CAM Interactions, Turmeric | Comments Off on Risk of curcumin-drug interactions