About 1 in 13 babies in the US is born weighing less than 5 pounds, 8 ounces (2,500 grams). They’re considered low birth weight and at increased risk of serious health problems.
Might preventing low birth weight be another benefit of omega-3 fatty acids? Continue reading Mum’s fatty acid profile and fetal growth
The psychosocial benefits and knowledge gained lead to improved A1c at least for 3 months after camp. Continue reading Benefits of diabetes camp
Researchers from California studied elderly men. Continue reading The association between vitamin D and osteoarthritis of the hip
The Cochrane Library has reviewed the data and found 3 effective strategies that reduce the rate and risk of falling. Continue reading Options to prevent falls in the elderly
Researchers from Ecole Polytechnique de l’Université de Nice, in Biot, France reviewed the evidence and mince no words in their conclusions. Continue reading Breastfeeding? Avoid smoking marijuana
The effect of a 24-week tai chi program in older Chinese women with osteoarthritis of the knee was studied by researchers in China. Continue reading Benefits of tai chi in older women with osteoarthritis
Researchers from the Bradford Royal Infirmary, in West Yorkshire, UK reviewed the evidence. Continue reading Benefits of physical rehabilitation for residents in long term care
Researchers from The University of Melbourne, in Victoria, Australia report “Feldenkrais Method balance classes may improve mobility and balance in older adults.” Continue reading Feldenkrais method improves balance in older adults
They appeared in an issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition along with an editorial that helped put it all in perspective.
Let’s summarize the results. Continue reading Three studies of fatty acids in the elderly
As reported here earlier, 4 decades of research support recommending that older people take “minimum doses of 1200 mg of calcium, and 800 IU of vitamin D (for combined calcium plus vitamin D supplementation).” Continue reading Calculate your intake of calcium
It’s done so that stomach contents don’t enter the lungs, which could cause complications during delivery.
But with the general anesthetic techniques available today, does this practice make sense?
This Cochrane review addresses the issue. Continue reading Should oral intake be restricted during labor?
It’s the third study in the past year.
This time from researchers at the University of South Carolina, in Columbia. Continue reading Another positive study of Feldenkrais in the elderly
Dr. James Galvin from the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri has written are review on Medscape.
Here are his thoughts on the value of nonpharmacologic strategies in support of drug treatment. Continue reading Complementary treatments for Alzheimer’s
Here’s the latest from the University of Southampton School of Medicine, in the UK. Continue reading Effects of acupuncture on in vitro fertilization: Another review
Researchers from Sahlgrenska University Hospital/Östra, in Göteborg, Sweden compared high-frequency, high-intensity transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) vs intravenous conventional pharmacological treatment after surgical abortion. Continue reading Using TENS to treat pain after abortion
The Texas Department of State Health Services and FDA have notified healthcare professionals and consumers, especially pregnant or breastfeeding women, to avoid consuming a product called Nzu, taken as a traditional remedy for morning sickness.
There’s a potential health risks from high levels of lead and arsenic. Continue reading Consumer Alert: Nzu
Low maternal vitamin D intake during pregnancy is associated with asthma symptoms in early childhood.
Now, here are the results from the first study of the relationship between vitamin D blood levels in childhood and asthma severity. Continue reading Linking vitamin D levels in children to asthma severity
Hip protectors are a promising strategy to reduce the risk for hip fracture from a sideways fall. However, small changes in pad positioning may influence their protective benefit, according to this study by researchers at Simon Fraser University, in Burnaby, British Columbia. Continue reading Importance of placement on performance of hip protectors
Medscape has published 2 case histories. One patient wants to take flaxseed to improve cholesterol levels and diabetes control. The other has constipation and premenstrual symptoms.
Here’s what we know. Continue reading Flaxseed review
This study was designed to determine the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in older men.
More interesting is the finding that taking vitamin D supplements didn’t help. Continue reading Vitamin D deficiency in older men