But, “small increase of blood pressure due to methylmercury will never outweigh the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids,” says Dr. Eric Dewailly, lead author of this study from Laval University, in Quebec, Canada. Continue reading Mercury linked to high blood pressure
Category Archives: J. CONDITIONS TO TREAT
The connection between red meat and prostate cancer
Yes, there is a positive association, according to researchers at the National Cancer Institute. Continue reading The connection between red meat and prostate cancer
Benefits of cinnamon in diabetes
Taking cinnamon could be useful for lowering A1c levels in the blood in people with type 2 diabetes, according to this study by Dr. Paul Crawford at the Mike O’Callaghan Federal Hospital, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Continue reading Benefits of cinnamon in diabetes
Zinc treatment in children with cholera
This study by researchers in Bangladesh shows that “children with cholera should be supplemented with zinc to reduce its duration and severity.” Continue reading Zinc treatment in children with cholera
Vitamin C and exercise-induced bronchoconstriction
Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) supplementation protected against exercise-induced airway narrowing in this small group of people with asthma.
The study design makes this research noteworthy. Continue reading Vitamin C and exercise-induced bronchoconstriction
Vitamin D and mother-to-child transmission of HIV
There is preliminary evidence of an association between low vitamin D blood levels and a higher risk, according to this study at Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Continue reading Vitamin D and mother-to-child transmission of HIV
Safety of cranberry during pregnancy and lactation
Women experience urinary tract infections with greater frequency during pregnancy.
It’s not clear if cranberries are helpful to prevent urinary tract infections, but since many people think they are, it’s worth taking a look. Continue reading Safety of cranberry during pregnancy and lactation
Effects of spiritual meditation on migraines
Migraine headaches are associated with symptoms of depression, anxiety, and low self-efficacy.
Spiritual meditation helps ameliorate these traits, according to researchers at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center in Worcester. Continue reading Effects of spiritual meditation on migraines
Limits to omega-3 health benefits
Fish consumption may reduce the risk of sudden cardiac death and maybe prostate cancer, according to researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health in Boston.
Might there be other health benefits? Continue reading Limits to omega-3 health benefits
EEG biofeedback in treating epilepsy
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, in Houston, Texas reviewed the evidence on neurofeedback and epilepsy. Continue reading EEG biofeedback in treating epilepsy
Flu season: Lower your risk
The Bastyr Center for Natural Health, in Seattle, Washington has published common sense recommendations.
Let’s focus on proactive actions to stay healthy. Continue reading Flu season: Lower your risk
Pedometers help improve glucose intolerance
Researchers from the University of Leicester, in the UK put the pedometer through its paces.
Continue reading Pedometers help improve glucose intolerance
Acupuncture for post-cesarean section pain
Researchers from Kaohsiung Medical University, in Taiwan, China compared acupuncture and electro-acupuncture to no treatment. Continue reading Acupuncture for post-cesarean section pain
Parents as a risk factor for poor asthma control
Telephone interviews conducted by researchers at Boston University in Massachusetts point to parents as a significant contributor to poor asthma control in their children. Continue reading Parents as a risk factor for poor asthma control
Prompted voiding for urinary incontinence
Researchers from the VA Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota reviewed treatments for nursing home residents with urinary incontinence.
Prompted voiding used alone and combined with exercise were associated with modest short-term improvement in daytime urinary incontinence. Continue reading Prompted voiding for urinary incontinence
American Academy of Pediatrics’ position on CAM
The Task Force on Complementary and Alternative Medicine has published a review of everything a pediatrician ever wanted to know about CAM.
Here are just a few of the highlights. Continue reading American Academy of Pediatrics’ position on CAM
Supplements and prostate health
Is there benefit in prostate cancer, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), and prostatitis? Continue reading Supplements and prostate health
Is it risky taking antioxidants during cancer treatment?
Researchers from Columbia University in New York City looked at the evidence in breast cancer patients. Continue reading Is it risky taking antioxidants during cancer treatment?
No human evidence that aequorin prevents dementia
A company called Quincy Bioscience sells a product containing aequorin (Prevagen) that it promotes as “the first supplement to address aging through the restoration of calcium-binding proteins.”
A reader asked what I’ve heard about this product, which contains aequorin (Aequorea victoria), a calcium-binding protein found in the jellyfish. Continue reading No human evidence that aequorin prevents dementia
The role of exercise in migraine treatment
Researchers from the University for Regensburg in Bayern, Germany reviewed the evidence. Continue reading The role of exercise in migraine treatment