Archive for February, 2012
Effect of the dose of zinc lozenges on the common cold
Wednesday, February 29th, 2012CBT and the risk for heart disease
Wednesday, February 29th, 2012Psychosocial factors are associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease morbidity and mortality, but the effects of psychosocial factor treatment on heart disease are uncertain.
Researchers at Uppsala University Hospital, in Sweden, studied the effects of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) on the recurrence of cardiovascular disease. (more…)
CAM use in the Manitoba IBD Cohort Study
Monday, February 27th, 2012Support for exercise to preserve cognitive function
Monday, February 27th, 2012Researchers at the Foundation of Public Health, Mutuelle Generale de l’Education Nationale, in Paris, reanalyzed data from the Women’s Antioxidant Cardiovascular Study (WACS), a cohort of women with prevalent vascular disease or 3 cardiovascular risk factors. (more…)
Consumer Alert: Man Up Now capsules
Monday, February 27th, 2012Man Up Now claims to be “herbal” and “all natural.” Consumers may mistakenly assume the product is harmless and poses no health risk. One consumer below thinks it no big deal.
Consumers who have Man Up Now capsules should stop using them, because the FDA determined it contains sulfoaildenafil, a chemical similar to sildenafil, and the active ingredient in Viagra. (more…)
Using compression stockings to treat sleep apnea
Monday, February 27th, 2012Fluid accumulation in the legs and its redistribution into the neck appears to play a role in obstructive sleep apnea (pauses in breathing during sleep).
Researchers at Hopitaux de Paris, Groupe Hospitalier Pitie-Salpetriere, in Paris, France, studied the response to wearing compression stockings during the day. (more…)
Does Pilates improved balance?
Tuesday, February 21st, 2012Tai chi benefits in Parkinson’s disease
Monday, February 20th, 2012Patients with Parkinson’s disease have impaired balance, which affects function and increases the risk of falling. Exercise is routinely encouraged by healthcare providers, but few programs have been proven effective.
Researchers at the Oregon Research Institute, in Eugene, studied whether a tailored tai chi program could improve postural control in patients with Parkinson’s disease. (more…)
Effect of an urban environment on cannabis psychosis risk
Monday, February 20th, 2012Cannabis is considered a cause of psychotic illness, interacting with genetic and other environmental risk factors.
Researchers at Maastricht University Medical Center, in The Netherlands, investigated whether an urban environment contributes to the effects of adolescent cannabis use on psychosis risk. (more…)
Dangers of colon cleansing
Monday, February 20th, 2012Colon cleansing (aka colonic irrigation or colonic hydrotherapy) works like an enema. The patient lies on a table and up to 60 liters of water (with or without herbs) are pumped through the rectum. Fluids and waste are expelled through a tube. The procedure may be repeated several times.
Researchers at Georgetown University School of Medicine, in Washington, DC, reviewed its use. (more…)
Omega-3 for cystic fibrosis
Sunday, February 19th, 2012Does it matter if your tuna is packed in water or oil?
Sunday, February 19th, 2012Exercise during pregnancy
Thursday, February 16th, 2012Fruit, veggies, and the risk of death from ischemic heart disease
Thursday, February 16th, 2012A higher intake of fruits and vegetables is associated with a lower risk of ischemic heart disease (reduced blood supply to the heart muscle).
Researchers at the University of Oxford, in the UK, assessed the relation between fruit and vegetable intake and risk of death from ischemic heart disease in the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC)-Heart study. (more…)
Music plus art therapy for dementia-related apathy
Thursday, February 16th, 2012Yoga appears to be beneficial for people with pain
Wednesday, February 15th, 2012Influence of maternal DHA supplements on infant morbidity
Wednesday, February 15th, 2012Potential benefits of yoga for fibromyalgia
Wednesday, February 15th, 2012Linking vitamin D and depression
Tuesday, February 14th, 2012Researchers at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, in Dallas, investigated the association between vitamin D blood levels and depression. (more…)