Beneficial bacterium found in the intestinal tract of healthy people (probiotics) play an important role in immune development and may play a role in the development of allergic disorders. Manipulation of these bacteria may therefore offer an approach to prevent or treat allergic diseases.
Prof. ML Tank from the Royal Children’s Hospital, in Melbourne, Australia reviewed the evidence. Continue reading The evidence for probiotics in allergic disease
Prof. Ernst and colleagues have reviewed the effects of acupuncture as treatment for hot flushes in prostate cancer patients. Continue reading Acupuncture for hot flushes in prostate cancer
Researchers from the Villa Margherita Neurology Clinic, in Vicenza, Italy studied the use of ginkgolide B — an herbal constituent extract from Ginkgo biloba tree leaves — in patients suffering from migraine with aura. Continue reading Ginkgo biloba for preventing migraine
An epidemiologist from the UK, he proved the connection between exercise and heart health, and laid the scientific groundwork for the modern aerobics movement. Continue reading Obituary: Jeremy Morris
Recently, the American Academy of Pediatrics published guidelines for screening children for high cholesterol blood levels.
Now, researchers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, Georgia have estimated the number that might need treatment. Continue reading Treating kids with high cholesterol
Researchers from Boston report that it lowers the risk of stroke as well as coronary heart disease. Continue reading Mediterranean diet and risk of stroke
Researchers from the UK studied the effects of not smoking, physical activity, moderate alcohol intake, and vitamin C blood levels as an indication of fruit and vegetable intake on the risk of stoke. Continue reading Health habits and the risk of stroke
Several can be recommended as part of an evidence-based approach to treating irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), according to researchers from the University of Ottawa in Ontario. Continue reading CAM treatments for irritable bowel syndrome
Patients at high-risk for cancer of the mouth based on the appearance of leukoplakia — white plaque that doesn’t rub off and can’t be clinically identified as another entity — were studied by researchers in Texas and Japan. Continue reading Treating precancerous lesions with green tea
Elderly individuals who follow a Mediterranean diet are less likely to develop mild cognitive impairment (dementia) and to convert from it to Alzheimer’s disease, according to researchers at Columbia University Medical Center in New York. Continue reading Mediterranean diet to delay dementia
It decreased the severity of gastrointestinal symptoms, according to researchers at Umeå University in Sweden. Continue reading Abdominal massage for constipation
Researchers in Switzerland compared Echinacea/sage to chlorhexidine/lidocaine. Continue reading Echinacea/sage spray to treat acute sore throat
This product is labeled as an “all natural dietary supplement” for natural sexual enhancement. But it’s not all natural, according to the FDA.
A representative from the company comments below to set the record straight (no pun intended). Continue reading Consumer Alert: Stiff Nights
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Researchers from the University of Utah Physician Assistant Program in Salt Lake City have published recommendations.
Let’s focus on initial treatments for rosacea flares before using lasers and drugs. Continue reading Recommendations to treat acne rosacea
Biliary atresia is a rare disease of infants in which the flow of bile from the liver to the intestine may be blocked and requires surgery. Even after surgery, bile flow may be impaired and lead to a deficiency of fat-soluble vitamins. In this case, vitamin supplements may be needed.
Researchers from Children’s Hospital Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania studied ADEKs and AquADEKs — products that contain increased amounts of fat-soluble vitamins, which are rapidly absorbed, independent of bile flow. Continue reading Two multivitamin preparations are ineffective for treating biliary atresia
High phosphate blood levels are associated with a higher risk of death due to heart disease in patients with advanced kidney disease. Despite current treatments, only half of patients receiving kidney dialysis maintain recommended phosphate levels.
Researchers from the US, UK, and Italy assessed the phosphate-binding capacity of the natural polymer chitosan added to chewing gum. Continue reading Chitosan lowers phosphate levels in kidney disease
Researchers from the University of Sydney, in Concord, Australia compared qigong to usual care. Continue reading Using qigong to improve quality of life in patients with cancer
Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, in Philadelphia tell us it was an effective alternative for patients with high cholesterol levels. Continue reading Benefits of red yeast rice in statin-intolerant patients
Researchers from the Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm, Sweden studied the effect of 3 probiotics on fatigue and physical activity in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). Continue reading Probiotic effect on chronic fatigue syndrome