Diverticular disease occurs when pouches (diverticula) in the intestine become inflamed.
Researchers at University of Oxford, in the UK, examined the associations of a vegetarian diet and fiber intake with the risk of diverticular disease. Continue reading Lowering hospitalizations for diverticular disease
Apparently so, according to researchers at the University of California, in San Francisco.
And, others agree. Continue reading Is yoga safe for people with heart failure?
It has been observed that low levels of vitamin D and calcium are associated with higher risk of type 2 diabetes.
Now, researchers in Boston report an explanation underlying the relationship. Continue reading More research on vitamin D and diabetes
Researchers at the Cancer Centers of the Carolinas, in Seneca, South Carolina, studied the effects of the Yoga for Cancer Survivors (YOCAS) program on sleep, fatigue, and quality of life.
The results were reported during the annual American Society of Clinical Oncology meeting. Continue reading Benefits of yoga in cancer survivors
Many women want to avoid pharmacological or invasive methods of pain management during labor, and this may contribute towards the popularity of complementary methods of pain management.
In this Cochrane review, researchers at the University of Western Sydney, in Australia, evaluated the evidence supporting the aromatherapy for pain management in labor. Continue reading Aromatherapy for pain during labor?
A multifactorial fall-risk assessment including a fall history, physical exam, gait and balance evaluation, and environmental assessment is recommended for all older adults who have fallen or have a problem with gait or balance, according to Dr. Sara Bradley, assistant professor of geriatrics and palliative medicine at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, in New York City. Continue reading Lower your risk of falling
Researchers at the University of Manchester, in the UK, compared Melissa officinalis aromatherapy — also referred to as lemon balm — to donepezil (Aricept). Continue reading Melissa to treat agitation in Alzheimer’s disease
The beneficial effects of soy protein, soy isoflavones, and their metabolites on women’s health are unclear.
So, the North American Menopause Society convened a seminar of experts in the field. Continue reading The role of soy isoflavones in menopausal health
Researchers at Sao Paulo State University, in Brazil, determined the individual and combined effects of resistance training and soy isoflavone on body composition. Continue reading Effects of resistance training and soy on postmenopausal women
Researchers at the Cardinal Tien Hospital, in New Taipei City, Taiwan, explored the use of music during hemodialysis as a complementary therapy to improve overall well-being in elderly patients. Continue reading Benefits of music therapy during kidney dialysis
It might be useful for some patients, say researchers at the University of Sydney, in Australia.
But which ones? Continue reading Music therapy during an acute psychotic episode
Dr. Jennifer Strohecker at the Intermountain Medical Center, in Salt Lake City, Utah, tells us the safety of warfarin (Coumadin) use can be compromised by many popular herbal and nonherbal supplements.
Here’s what we know from her research. Continue reading Risk of interactions between supplements and blood thinners
Researchers in the US compared 2 types of massage and usual care. Continue reading Comparing 2 massage techniques to treat chronic back pain
… and does it matter?
This Cochrane review summarizes the evidence for dietary salt reduction. Continue reading Does reducing salt intake lower blood pressure?
At the University of Turin, in Italy, researchers reviewed the evidence.
And contributors to the US Headache Consortium tell us why it’s important. Continue reading Reviewing non-pharmacological options to prevent migraine
Researchers at the University of Michigan, in Ann Arbor, investigated the association between vitamin D and BMI (body mass index). Continue reading Vitamin D levels and adiposity
Some are effective, some are promising, according to researchers from the University of North Carolina, in Chapel Hill. Continue reading Are psychological treatments effective for fibromyalgia pain?
Colorectal cancer is strongly associated with a Western lifestyle.
Researchers at Harvard Medical School, in Boston, present an overview of the evidence. Continue reading Options to prevent colorectal cancer
Products derived from the black chokeberry, Aronia melanocarpa, are claimed to be beneficial in disorders or diseases associated with oxidative stress. But these claims are based primarily on laboratory and animal research.
Researchers at Hebrew University, Jerusalem reviewed the evidence in people. Continue reading Review: Black chokeberry
During the New Clinical Drug Evaluation Unit Meeting, researchers at David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles, reported that adding tai chi to escitalopram (Lexapro, Cipralex, Seroplex) treatment further reduced the severity of depression. Continue reading Adding tai chi improves antidepressant drug therapy