It’s the most common hormonal disorder among women of reproductive age. The cause is unknown, but afflicted women have difficulty becoming pregnant.
Researchers at the University of New South Wales, in Sydney, Australia reviewed the evidence for acupuncture. Continue reading Acupuncture treatment of polycystic ovarian syndrome
It’s controversial.
Dr. Jay Hoecher at Mayoclinic.com presents his perspective. Continue reading Should children take multivitamins?
Researchers from the University of Gothenburg, in Sweden studied the association between fish intake and academic achievement among Swedish adolescents. Continue reading Eating fatty fish improves grades in school
Researchers in the US and Canada evaluated massage, humor therapy, and relaxation/imagery for reducing distress associated with pediatric stem cell transplantation. Continue reading CAM for children undergoing stem cell transplants
No prospective study has examined the association between vitamin D and cognitive decline or dementia,… until now.
Researchers in the US, UK, and Italy studied whether low blood levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25[OH]D) are associated with an increased risk of substantial cognitive decline. Continue reading Vitamin D and the risk of dementia
Researchers from Chulalongkorn University, in Bangkok, Thailand studied changes in bone resorption and the quality of life of the postmenopausal women. Continue reading Weight bearing yoga in postmenopausal women
Milk thistle is often used to treat chemotherapy-associated liver toxicity.
Researchers from the US studied it in childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Continue reading Is there a role for milk thistle treatment of liver toxicity in leukemia?
They’re among the cardinal signs of early pregnancy — experienced by 50% to 80% of women.
Let’s focus on CAM options from this review by researchers at the University of Utah and the University of California at San Francisco. Continue reading Managing nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy
During the Endocrine Society’s Annual Meeting, Researchers from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and Sinai Hospital, in Baltimore, Maryland, reported an association between vitamin D deficiency and type 2 diabetes. Continue reading Importance of vitamin D screening and supplementation in diabetes
Tai chi is becoming increasingly popular as an option to prevent falls.
Researchers at the University Medical Centre Rotterdam, in The Netherlands, reviewed the evidence. Continue reading Review: Tai chi and fear of falling
The FDA is alerting parents and caregivers that some liquid Vitamin D supplement products are sold with droppers that could allow excessive dosing of Vitamin D to infants. Continue reading FDA issues vitamin D recommendations for infants
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, in Baltimore, Maryland compare beta carotene to vitamin A. Continue reading Avoid vitamin A deficiency during pregnancy
Researchers at Aristotle University, in Thessaloniki, Greece, studied the effect of Greek traditional dances on quality of life. Continue reading Dancing to improve quality of life in old people
Cardiovascular events, of course, include heart attack, stroke or death due to diseased heart and blood vessels.
Researchers from the US looked for evidence of benefit from Ginkgo biloba. Continue reading Does Ginkgo reduce cardiovascular events?
Gabriela Kaplan is an oncology clinical nurse specialist at Trinitas Regional Medical Center in Elizabeth, New Jersey. She specializes in end-of-life care.
Here’s just a small part of her Medscape interview. Continue reading What’s the difference between palliative and hospice care?
Mayo Clinic Women’s HealthSource has published a review.
You’ll need a subscription to read the entire article, but here’s a summary, courtesy of Medical News Today. Continue reading Practical tips for selecting canes and walkers
Researchers from Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania tell us, “Despite known adverse effects, sedative-hypnotic drugs are widely used in institutional settings serving the elderly.”
They studied the potential of massage at bedtime to reduce their use. Continue reading Might massage reduce the use of sedative-hypnotic drugs at bedtime?
Researchers from Keio University School of Medicine, in Tokyo, Japan make concise conclusions.
Here are the highlights. Continue reading Review: Exercise for diseases that limit movement in the elderly
Earlier research suggests there might be benefit as discussed here and here.
Now, researchers from the US report the results of a side study (secondary analysis) from the Ginkgo Evaluation of Memory (GEM) Study. Continue reading Ginkgo biloba and the risk of cancer
Researcher from Italy and Florida studied Ginkgolide B (a component in Ginkgo biloba) as preventive treatment in a group of young patients suffering from migraine without aura. Continue reading Ginkgo to prevent migraine without aura